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ALPHA PSI OMEGA .
HOLDS INITIATION
Alpha Psi Omega, the Dramatic
Fraternity, held initia tion of new
members Tuesday evening, December
21, after the regular Dramatic Club
meeting.
Qualifications for pledgees are difficul t to meet ; only those students of
exceptional dramatic ability are admitted . The lucky ones initiated this
year were: Anita Behler, Elsie Flail,
Bernard Kane, Lucille Martino an*
Janet Shank. The party went to Miss
Johns to n 's apartment , known to members as the frat house.
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PHI SIGMA PI FRA T
SELECTS NEW PLEDGES
Phi Sigma Pi held its monthly
meeting in the social rooms of Science Hall, Thursday evening, December 16, 1943. Bernard Kane presided
over the business meeting. The fraternity selected new pledges and the
club appointed an initiation committee. Phi Sig decided to present a
program for the benefit of the entire
college community at some future
date.
After the business meeting, an interesting quiz was held testing the
intelligence of the group. Julian Zinzerella took first place with Mr.
Reams running a close second.
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Cha pel Pro gram
Shows Festive Spirit
Campus Musical Organizations and
Audience Participated; Miss
Moore Directs
On Monday, December 20, the
chapel program centered around the
spirit of Christmas. Members of the
Women 's Chorus, Men 's Glee Club,
and the audience hnd a part in the
program.
The program opened with the entire group singing "Silent Night. "
President Harvey A. Andruss read
the Scripture lesson , Luke 2:1-20.
The Men's Glee Club sang three
carols, "O Come All Ye Faithful ," "A
Carol For Every Man " and "Angels
Over the Fields Were Flying." Althea Parsel rendered a soprano solo,
"Cantique de Noel," and Mr. Howard
F. Fenstemaker played an organ solo,
"Marche " des Trois Eois Mage."
Training School Represented
Since no Christmas program is
complete without children , two pupils of the Benjamin Franklin School ,
Margaret Shoemaker , Grade III and
Joyce Kramer , Grnde V, sang "Bright

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OLD SANTA GLAUS
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

You all know Santa Claus, but do
you know how he came to the United
States? His name comes from Saint
Nicholas who was a bishop brought
to Pennsylvania by the Dutch in
early colonial days . But St. Nicholas
was an entirely diff erent man from
the j ovial Santa every child knows.
St. Nicholas was a pale , lean, very
saintly person . Can you see him, as
our Santa , red=cheeked, fat and
j olly, definitely more human than
saintly? Laying aside his priestlyrobes and miter , he picked up a
j bright red cap, suit lined and trimmed
I with luxurious ermine. St. Nicholas
I toured the country on a gray horse.
i Because this transportation was too
j slow for his yearly j ourney over the ¦
j world , Santa acquired a sleigh and '
I eight tiny reindeer that flew swiftly
j through the sky. To make the change
1 complete he gave up his own day,
j December 6, and fastened upon
( Christmas Eve. After establishing
1 himself in the hearts of all America,
he recrossed the ocean and drew to
! him many more thousands all over
the world.
When Santa came to the United
The first Christmas day back 1943 , heavens." The wise men prepared
States
, he left behind him all the unfor
the
trip
but
on
way
the
they
years ago was celebrated only by a
desirable ideas of Christmas. With
stopped
to
tell
Herod
,
t
h
e
king,
the
tir ed mother and father and a few gre
at news . Herod secretly frighten- the disappearance of old St. Nicholas
shepherds. Then , no one had any ed and jealou s of his throne asked went the rod and bag of ashes for
conception of what Christmas would the wise men to return to him after naughty children. Santa left all
come to mean to the world. On that J finding the child so that he too might these ideas behind and took as his
clear night in the stable of a Beth- j worship the new king. The wise men symbols love and goodwill for everyl eh em inn Chris t was born , known j conti nued their journe y. Finally the one—good or bad alike. He is the
on ly as Jes u s, th e son of Mary and star stood still over a lowly stable. personification of our Christmas spirJoseph. Joseph and Mary had come Could this be the birthplace of the it; he is, for children and adults
to Bethlehem to pay their taxes. grea t king? Entering the stable the alike, the human aspect of the joyous
Finding the city already filled to ca- wise men on bended knee presented season.
p a ci t y, they found only a stable in their gif ts of gold , incense and
Nowhere is it satisfactorily exwhich to sleep, only a rnanger in myrrh. War ned in a dream of Her- plained just why stockings came to
which to lay a new born child.
|od's purpose, the wise men returned be used as receptacles for Christmas
On a nearby hillside heralding j home by a different route. Joseph gifts. Although in the United States
ang els appeared to a group of shep- |too received warning of Herod's pur- they are hung by the fireplace , in
herds announcing the birth of a new pose and took Mary and Jesus out of Europe they are hung at the window
king who was to rule the world. As- the cou ntry . Later Herod announced on St . Andr ew 's Eve, November 29.
tounded and watching the shepherds that every child under the age of two In some countries , particularly in
hurried to worship at the side of this was to be killed. When the slaughter regions of France and Germany, the
li ttle child.
w as o v er , Joseph returned home with shoe is put out. No doubt shoes and
Far away in another land a dream Mary and Jesus. Here Jesus grew stockings were put near the fireplace
told three wise men that they should into manhood to spread His gospel of to bring good luck and to drive away
carry gifts ot a new-born Savior. peace on ear th and goodwill toward evil spirits. And once, the story is
"Follow the new star you see in the men.
told, a great good luck came. St.
Nick dropped a purse down a chimney which instead of falling on the
St ar of Chris tma s" and '"Hark the BUSINE SS ED. CLUB
Herald Angels Sing. "
hearth dropped into a stocking. After
ENJOYS SOCIAL HOUR that , we are told , the custom became
The last group of songs, sung by
popular to the everlasting delight of
the Women 's Chor u s, included "WithThe Business Education Club held the children. The rhyme "Twas the
in the Stable " and "Now Let the
its annual Christmas party in the old Night Before Christmas " undoubtedHeavens Sing. "
The program ended by the whole gym on Thursday, December 16, at ly did much to make Santa Claus and
college chorus singing "Joy to the four o 'clock.
the stocking popular with young
Americans.
World. "
After a short business meeting the
Miss Moore Directs
program was in charge of Gloria BelCORRECTION
Miss Harriet M. Moove directed the castvo , who led the club in the group
music groups. Mr. Howard F. Fen- singing of Christmas carols. Gifts
It was incorrectly stated in the last
stemaker was organist and Louise were exchanged , followed by a sociarl
issue
that Joy Propst's engagement
Adams was pianist for Men 's and hour. The group enj oyed refreshwas
announced.
ments and dancing.
Women 's Choruses.

P eace On CcVttk

AUNT PENELOPE
Dear Aunt Penelope,
Here I am one of those last minute
shoppers with four presents yet to
buy. I've been so terribly rushed,
and 1 know these people won't mind
getting their gifts late. The horrible
part is that I don't know what to get
them. That's where I want your help.
The whole problem in a nutshell is
what to get my boy friends. I guess
that statement needs a little explanation.
Fh*st of all, Aunt Penelope, t h ere is
an air cadet out in California that
I like, then , there is the sergeant at
Camp Davis, who is very interesting.
Also, there is an ensign in the Navy,
who is sort of my ideal, and I can't
forget the sweet paratrooper I went
steady with when I was in high
school.
I'd like to get each one of them
something different. Naturally, my
pocketbook is not overly flushed so
bear that in mind, too .
You a re so wise, Aunt Penelope,
that any advice you could give me,
I kno w, will help tremendously.
Thanking you from the bottom of
my heart, I remain
A Devoted Disciple.
P. S. I went ahead and solved my
own problem about what to get the
cutest V-12. I got him a muffler.
Don 't you think he'll look sweet?
B. S. T. C.
Dear Devoted Disciple,
Bless you , my child , for making so
many of our boys happy. If every
girl had your spirit, the war would
j ust be beginning.
Now that air cadet! Air cadets are
usually shy and backward , so how
about a book on "P ersonality Development?"
The sergeant is a cinch—a billy
club or a pinch of poison hemlock
( a buck private helped me on that
one because I am not so familiar with
sergeants).
The sweet paratrooper you mentioned sounds interesting. How about
a subscription to the Readers Digest?
He could read it on the way down ,
and , since it is so small, he could
tuck it almost anywhere. I hope
these suggestions will help you.
Sincerely,
Aunt Penelope.
P. S. My dear, would you like to give
me the addresses of your three
friends? Maybe I could spread a
little sunshine, too.
A. P.
P. P. S. What type of muffler did you
get that V-12? I would like to buy
some for a few of my friends.

ST. NICK VISITS
DAY GIRLS' GROUP
The clny girls celebrated the Yuletide sonson last Monday evening with
a festive party held in the day room.
A pretty tree, trimmed and decorated ,
added to their holiday spirit.
The party started with the singing
of several 'Christmas carols by the
entire group and u vocal solo, "I'll Be
Home For Christmas" from Althea
Parsel accompanied by Athamantia
Comuntzis. The merriment increased with a Christmas game.
The highlight of the evening was
the . arrival of Santa Claus with a
present in his bug lor everyone. After
this jovial old fellow had completed
his mission and hud wished every one
. a Merry Christmas, the committee
served refreshments.
The program was under the dilefctidn of Miss Poletime Comuntzis.
zis.

Life With Uncle

Glts Ultmal

By B. W. KANE
One of the most striking posters You 're only a boy peeping down from
we see on our bill-boards at this time
a stair
of year shows a little girl kneeling Santa 's been good ; see all he 's lef t
by her bed. With a childhood in- thei*e?
nocence that moves every human Now yo u 're a "Freshie "; you doubt
heart , she is ending her night prayers
Santa 's being:
with these words: "And please God, "Oh , I' ve been hearing and even
may there always be a Christmas."
been seeing— "
That's a mighty prayer, and the Years pass , you 've the story 4> l' true
fulfillmen t of it is our wish for you. Christmas joy ;
May you who are fighting this war You 're a lad on the choir , or "star "
for peace on 'earth soon achieve the i altar boy.
victory which will give all men the The years have been growing; you 're
opportuni ty to live forever in the
gr owing too;
true and boundless j oy of holy You 're buying a present for some
Christm as.
"Eyes-a-blue."
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Spor ting Blood
Millard C. Ludwig, A/S.
Boot training consists of the essentials for every sailor to know.
Af ter boot training, I hope to go to
yeoman school. Among other things,
boot training includes calisthenics,
running, obstacle course, swimming,
physical hardness, and plenty of
drill. Then there are plenty of lectures and movies to get a line on the
N avy and its organization.
The Sampson football team concluded a successful season, w inning
seven and losing two. Such stars as
Dom Principe, Fordham; Andy Stopper, Villanova; * Vic Schleich , Nebrask a; and Woitkowski , Fordham ,
played the entire season . Sampson
played a good game against Army
before losing 16-7.
I certainly miss going to school and
writing for the M. & G. I'm glad to
know that B. S. T. C. has another
fine basketball team, and I feel sure
that the boys will turn in another fine
season. It certainly must seem
strange seeing such players as Dick
Bierly and Johnny Goepfort in a Maroon and Gold uniform instead of
those of Kutztown and East Stroudsburg.
Student Patient
Cpl. George E. Miller.
At the moment , I find it rather
ha m to write; I am here in the Fitzino n's General Hospital . I am really
a student here, b ut righ t now I' m a
pat ient. I was taken ill about ten
days ago; but since it's really not
serious, I shall be out in another
week.
I am taking a course here for the
medical department. I still havo four
weeks to go, and then I will be what
is called a Laboratory Technician ,
with the thought of overseas duty in
January .
y
Since September 10, I have been
takin g courses in chemistry , gastric
an alysis , urinalysis, blood chemistry,
hematology, bacteriology and many
others.
Today I received copies of the M.
and G. that you sent me. Thank you
so much. It really made me think
of the good times we all had back
there.
Herman Vonderheid is now located
here in Denver at Lowery Field. We
see each other quite often , and really
have fun talking about old times.
Well this is all for now. Give my
regards to nil the "kid s" back there.
This writing in bed is not what it's
cracked up to be.
Daditosis
Robert L . Bunge A/C.
Well , to get along with a long
story, and to make it short enough
for a letter , I will start with my
training in C. T. D. at Augustana
College In Rock Islnncl , Illin ois, since

that seems to be the last address
B. S. T. C. has of mine.
At the end of the month of July,
the Army authorities of our College
Training Detachmen t agreed that I
had enough preliminary training in
Physics, Math , G eography, Physical
Training a*id flying in light ships, to
permit me to take the next step towards becoming a "conqueror of the
blue."
I arrived at the next step , Classification Center, on August 1. it was
here in San Antonio , Texas , that the
authorities next tested me by written
examinations , psychological examinations and a stiff physical examination to determine whether I was
to become a Pilot, Bombardier or
Navigator. I was rather proud , after
many stren uous hours, days, and
even weeks, to hear that I had been
selected to take another step in my
training and to take that step in the
direc tion of Piloting.
Early on the first oi' September , I
executed that step which carried me
from the Classification Center across
a road (that's actually the set-up
here) to th e Preflight School for
Pilo ts. I was assigned to Squadron
262 of Group S in Wing II.
While there for nine weeks I studied Math , Physics, Nav al Vessel
Identifica tion , Aircraf t Identification ,
Maps, Char ts and Aerial Photographs
and , last but not least , radio and visual code.
At the end of the nine weeks I
found that the gremlins had carried
the contagious germs of "daditosis "
to me and as a resul t I failed to satisfa ctorily pass my final tests in radio
and visu al code .
Dadi tosis is a mythical disease, the
victim of which imagines he hears
da 's (dashes ) or /' and dits (dots)
when he really shouldn 't. He hears
code in each bugle call , the crickets
chirp , the echo of shots h-om the firi ng range, the rhythm of a popular
tune , etc.
The n when it comes time for him
to pass eight words per minute in
radio code and four words per minute in visual code, he can 't discern
between H (....) and S (...) or 1
(.
) a nd J (. - - -) .
I was transferred to the other Wing
of Prefli ght to pursue my studies for
anothur four nncl i\ hall weeks. I
ound myself in Squadron 30 oi' Group
D in Wing I and besides taking radio
and visual code again , I was compelled to take Physics and Aircraft
Identification again. So oozing with
the determination to win and the
knowledge"' of "the score " from the
other Wing, I settled down to make
good in not only code but to even
better myself in Physics and A. I.
So ai'ter nine months ' preparation ,
I am sitting tiere tonight writing to
one of my best friends while waiting
for 2145 to roll around. When the

You 're nearing the time when war is
declared
Your peace by the forces of hell is
imp aired
Just before Christmas, the . diseased
start the strife;
You 're not home for Christmas for
once in your life.
At camp, in a ship of sky or of sea,
In a jeep, or in fox hole, wherever
you be
Comes Christmas: you think of the
y ears that have past
As you fight for a Christmas of peace
that will last.
B. W. Kane.

Fashion
Black-for-sport is the thing today
and slacks are heavy , belted flannel.
For th e classroom, bright warm wools
and fl annels are in vogue. A combination of black slacks and white
crepe blouse has innumerable possibilities for belts. A small belt of a
bright contrasting color is always
good , or you can go western with
wide initial ed leather. Remember
that gr ay suit you have been wondering what to do with? A colorful novel
belt would liven that up and make it
look like a new suit. And your ski
suit? Add a bright belt with a center-back pouch for compact, change
and incidentals. And that tailored
shirt-waist dress that j ust seems to
need something? Try a wide lizard
or alligator belt that dips low in the
back and has a bold brass buckle. If
you like trimness wear a black jersey
blouse with a striped mannish cotton
skir t and a simple suede belt. Don't
forget that plain dresses demand
good accessories, and belts are leading the styles today. For daytime,
use a sturdy practical leather one.
A handsome bag is necessary at all
times.
Inciden tally, girls, if you want a
good looking bag, stitch a black satin
into a suitable size, cover with crochet-mesh , and zipper it. You could
not find anything more attractive. If
you prefer to go exotic for one special evening , wear a black leather
belt with a large silver brooch
clasped at the side, and carry a hand some bag, A soft suede with the
sides in terwoven by a silk cord border and handle makes a smart addition
to any costume.

Waller Hall Girls
"Deck the Halls "
On Tuesday evening at 10:00 o 'clock
the dorm girls gathered for their annual Christmas party in the third
floor lobby . The Social Committee in
charge of the event planned carol
singing.
Ench oi' the girls displayed the gift
she had bought for the child whose
name she had. Each year gifts are
bought for the poor children of the
town in hopes that these surprises
will help to add the "Merry " to
Christmas.
After the showing of the gifts refreshments were served.
clock reveals to the people of the
Lone SUir State that the time is 2200
(10 :00 P. M.), I expect to be on a
train headed for the next rung or
step of the high ladder I am climbing.
That step is uctual flying training
in PT 19 A's (Fairchild's) at Grlder
Field in Pine Bluff , Arkansas.

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S T A F r
Florence Faust
lfiditor-in-CIiief
Frank Schreiber
Spoils Editor
Helen Parangosky
Kxelmntfe Editor
Art TMitors .._ Fred Dent , David Jackson
Bernard Kane
Sorvico Editor
EDITORIAL BOARD
A t l i a i n u n t i u Comuntzis. Joyce Hay, Jim
McDormott , Jacqueline Shutter, Guy
Zerfos.s.
Atme Sabol
KiiHiness Manager
Robert Stetson
Advertising Manager
REPORTERS
iMedii Calvello, Poletime Comuntzis. Helen
Oromis, John Gilman . Setty Hagenl>u ch , Kenneth Hager, Mae Klinger,
Margaret Latsha, Sam Mazzeo. Robert
Megavgel , Carmel Sirianni, Marjorie
Stover, Gloris Gillis, Helen Fehl, Carli.ss Kight . Alberta Naunas, R u t h Fortncr.
TYPISTS
Huso CercJmiro, Mary Deviti.s Jean Dickenson , Elsie Flail. Kay Kurilla , Floro.nc.e Mills, Mary Schroeder , Edna Snyder, Mary Louise Scott.
FACULTY
Mr. S. W. Wilson

ADVXI9R S
Miss Pearl Mason

SATURDAY , JANUARY 15, 1944

Aunt Penelo pe
E d i t o r i a l ly
CIVILIAN EDUCATION
Education for civili an college training supported by the Federal Government has now been waging a
struggle for three years to put on a
program. The purpose of Federal
aid would be to insure a steady flow
of skilled men and women in essenti al civilian war services.
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The la test program proposed would
give up to $75 a month to women ,
men disqualified for mili tary service,
men under 18 who could advance far
enough in their trainin g to complete
their trainin g within twenty-four
mon ths after becoming 18 and men
deferred as bein g essen tial on the
home fron t.
If such students received aid , the
program w o u 1 d accomplish two
things. It would profit those schools
whose depl eted enrollments are still
at dangerous levels and provide ind ustry with greater skilled people for
technical and professional positions.
The plans may never reach Congress f or they uve still in u maze of
committees under the War Manpow er Commission. Other plans were
drawn up by responsible educators
but were lost in Washington 's bureaus. Let us hope that this one does
not. end tfp in somebody 's waste
paper baske t.
Bob entered a two-story bus at
Kansas City and sat down near the
driver. He talked and talked until
the driver tactfully suggested he go
up to the top deck' to enjoy the fresh
ai r.
Bob smilingly climbed upstairs . In
a few minutes he was back.
' "Wlnit' s the matter ,"it asked
the
up
driver , "did n't ^ou like
there?"
"Yep! Nice view, nice air ," annou nced Bob , "but it ain 't safe. No
driver. "
The Collegio.

Dear Aunt Penelope:
I have a probl em that will eventually be the death of me. It's this
way, Aunt Penelope:—I have a stomach that demands food. To obtain
this food I must go to the college cafeteria , which is necessary, but , Aunt
Penelope, I don 't seem to get anywhere in that line up. Those beastly
men snarl if I so much as attempt to
get in line , thus I am getting nowhere
fast. What chance has a miserable
civilian female against th e towering
strength of the V-12 and the V-15
units.
Respectfully,
Wretched One.
Deai 1 Wretched One:—
I can appre ci ate your situation , my
dear. I passed through the lobby j ust
th e o{,her day and I saw the piteous
plight the girls are in. Here are a few
ideas that have worked for girls all
over the cou ntry . One of them is
hound to do the trick.
First , you might try deception.
Borrow your li ttle brother 's sailor
suit , shove yo ur head (that's a}l the
rage in the Navy now) and go boldly
forth to conq uer.
Then there is the less subtle but
effective "wonde ring-foot method. "
You sit by the door and as the line
approach es thrust the foot out in
fron t of the V-5 who is marching in.
As he struggles to his feet place the
.same foot on his face and using it as
a spring boa rd , catapult yourself into
the dinin g room.
Some girls like the f eminine touch .
Walk up to a sailor , preferably a
weak-minded one, and say wistfully
with plenty of good , "Would oo like
to go into dinner with wittle me?"
That ought to mage a gibbering idiot
out of him and he will knock himself
out gettin g you in line.
I hop e these suggestions will help
yo u.
Sincerely,
Aunt Penelope.
P. S. If any of the darn things work,
lot mo know. I haven 't had any
A, P.
food i n days.

Once again our tour gets under
way by retracing our steps to the entrance ol Noetling Hall and then
walkin g northward toward Science
Hall. Science Hall was erected in
1906 at a cost of $75,000. It was built
to lake care of the increasing enrollment in the preparatory field of medicine; besides a number of classrooms
and two large lecture rooms with
lantern screens, movi e picture projectors , and other visual education
app aratus , the Hall is equipped for
laboratory work in biology, chemistry
and physics.
In the basement , which j s mostly
above ground level , are located the
music rooms , used for practice and
teachin g, the offices of Miss Moore
and Mr. Roth , and the Social Rooms,
the meeting place of the campus fraternities as well as other social organizations . On the first floor are the
study, lecture and labor atory rooms
of the Biology and Geography Depar tment including the offices of Dr.
Kuster, Dr. Russell and Mr. Gehrig.
The Physics and Chemistry Department rooms and labor atories and the
cilices of Mr. Shortess and Mr. Wagner are located on the second floor.
When Science Hall opened , the two
large rooms in the third floor were
used by the li terary societies, the
Fhilos and Call res. The Philogian
Lilerar.v Society was organized Jn
1866 usi ng as its motto , "Speech is
the im age of the mind ." Eight years
later , the Calliepian Literary Society
organized u nder , "Praestantia Aut
Nihil. " For years the two organizations held competitive debates striving to attain the glory of being the
predo minant of the two. Two of our
faculty members, Mr. Fenstemaker
and Dr. Nelson belonged to the societies and often reciill the humorous
.situations that developed from the
deb at es . Memories of the two literary societies still linger for the two
stained glass windows on the west
side of Noetling Hull were gifts from
the Philos and Callios.
Modern laboratory desks and other
equipment for the science department
wore installed at the beginning of the
1037 school ye ar. This buildin g hns

FORMER PROFESSORS
(Cont inued Fro m Pag e One)

out his life , he had been confined to
his room since last June. His condition became critical on December
10.
Geography Teacher
Professor Albert has always been
closely connected with the Bloomsburg State Normal School where Ive
served for for ty-five years. He was
know n as a splendid teacher of geography in whi ch he was a recognized
authority . In the latter part of his
teaching career at Bloomsburg and
following his retirem ent in 1926, he
became known as a platform speaker
and lecturer at teachers institutes.
He spoke in eighteen different states
fro m Maine to Alabama and as far
west as Illinois and Nebraska.
Although he retired from active
teaching after 1926, he continued to
take part in many activities. He always showed the same clear, keen
mind and unwavering interest and
fai th in youth.
Professor Alber t began his teaching career before graduating from
Bloomsburg Normal School in the
rur al schools of Snyder and Union
Counties. In 1881 he opened the first
high school of the South Side borough. For four years he served as
superintendent of schools at Waynesboro , Pennsylvania , and in the fall
of 1887 he returned to Bloomsburg
as a member of the faculty until 1926 .
Prof. Albert contributed throughout his life to the work carried on at
Tuskegee Institute , Alabama. He was
a close friend of Booker T. Washington and for years made an annu al
visit to the Institute to lecture. He
was also a close friend of Dr . Geor ge
Washington Carver with whom he
carried on correspondence until Carver 's recent death.
been recently renovated and modern
fire towers have been added at the
cost of approximately $25 ,000. The
old fire escapes that surrounded the
buildi ngs, a class memorial of the
second decade of the present century,
wore torn down and discarded.

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Men , do not read this article. H eed
John Goepfert
this warning, and you'll avoid some
One fall day in 1939, j ust about the
< very disturbing dreams.
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BY B. W. KANE
Ok'ay , girls, now that that speci- time England was fighting so valiantman of humanity is out of our way, ly to live through the worst aerial
gather round while I let you in on bli tzkrieg in the chaotic history of
At the start of this New Year we tor (tactic al officer). Recently I was some v-h-erry interesting informa- war , a tired youth stretched helpless
upon the football field of Mahanoy
wish all our readers the best for the promoted to 1st Lieut, and also was tion I happened to pick up.
present
My
Secretary.
made
School
)
us
you
and
While blissf ully (and enviously City High School. He was tired bef uture. May 1944 bring
all
the
rehandling
duties
include
of
through this month's issue cause he'd been playing the full
for
men
looking
the peace God means
go
with
paper
work
that
cords
and
I happened to read game, a tough one. He was helpless
of
Mademoiselle,
good will.
B. W. Kane. |cadets , assigning graduates to new the article entitled , "Look Before You because in thatJast play he'd sufferstations , handling eliminations, etc. Leap Year," by H elen Laurenson. ed a cracked vertebra. But what
Th e work is very interesting but of |Lo and behold , *I discovered that the hurt him most was the doctor 's reThis Time Sure
rour .se I would rather fly.
custom for women to woo during leap port , "No sports for at least two
Cpl. Anthony J. Sicurella.
pa
y ear is legal! Wait a minute before years.'" To Jack Goepfert , news like
A lot of things have happened in
No
Room
Yet
you rush out and start grabbing 'em! this crumbled the world about him.
ihe last couple of months. My- outfit
Collins.
Pvt
.
Loren
L
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let me explain the legal technicali- For three years he'd felt the surge of
helped invade Italy. I was with them
Camp
boys
at
j oy as he plunged down the field ,
leaving
the
After
put
ties.
for some time when an accident
,
I
went
to
Ft.
Belvoir
and
took
righting
for Mahanoy City; the exhilaLee
I
was
sent
to
me out of action; then
It seems that back in 1288 a law
weeks
my
basic.
After
seven
or
nine
ration
that
follows a long basket. For
feel
I
hospitalization.
Africa for
|was enacted in Scotland declaring
much better now; however I have in the army I was made T. Corporal that "it is statut and ordaint that three years he 'd thrilled to the feel of
been reclassified and put into Limit- and sent to th e school of Photography during the rein of hir maist blissit cold wind on his face as he sprinted
ed Service awaiting an assignment. for twelve weeks at Ft. Belvoir. I Megest e, for ilk yeare knowne as in , to capture the 220 and 440 y ard
I shall never forget good old was then sent to replacement camp lepe yeare, ilk mayden ladye of bothe events in track. Now, like all good
"Bloom ." I'm looking forward to the for a month or so and one day found highe and lowe estait shall hae lib- workers, he deserved a r est.
|myself in Alaska , somewhere.
day th at I may return.
On a warm June Graduation Day
erte to bespeke ye man she likes, alarriving
After
found
that
I
here,
j
in
1941, he promised his friends he'd
we
m
u
st
beit
he
refuses
to
taik
hir
home,
to be his
Before we come
move photographers were needed. lawful wyfe, he shall be mulcted
never forget them. He never has.
make sure that this time the war is no
in
Since I was not working in the ca- ye sum ane pundis or less, as his esAf ter graduation "Gep " took a poreally over and that we have a better / pacity
for which I was trained , I w a s tait may be; except and aurs gif he sition in Phil adelphia at the General
world in which to live. We of the ! automatically
dropped back to a can make it appeare that he is be- Electric plant. Jack didn 't know it
armed forces have a greater respon- private.
j
sibility than jus t fighting this war. j At present , I am working in an of- trothit ane ilher woman lie then shall j then , but Dick Martin and Jack
Brooks, present buddies, worked
We , too , must play a vital role in fice, while awaiting a transfer be free ."
nearby.
I
helping to form a better post-war (which I hope isn't far away ) to the
In other words, the fellow either
Being away from sports for all this
world. We must not return home |Air Corps, as a photo technician.
had to marry or pay . The author while
, Jack longed once more for coldone
with the attitude that we have
suggested that the gals back in those lege and
day
Every
is
the
same
to
us,
but
I
athletics. By Sep tember,
what
we
our bit; rather we must do
my work and time j ust flies. I days certainly had a nice little racket 1942 , the urge became overwhelmlike
}
our
give
what
we
can
to
make
,
can
am getting pretty good at adding for getting themselves a very sub- ing, so "Gep " registered at East
community, our country, our world, |long
stantial nest-egg. Neat, don 't you Stroudsburg
columns of figures.
State Teachers College.
in fact, the whole world, a bett er j Keep
up the good work and may think? Personally, I could stand a j General Electric 's loss was
place in which to live. Let us re- God watch
over you all and guide little extra dough myself , what with Stroudsburg 's gain . That year, East
East
solve that this time an international you safely through
the price of stockings nowadays.
1944.
Stroudsburg was undefeated and
organization will be set up, preventA similar law to the one passed in copped the my thical State Teachers
ing nation waring against nation.
Scotland
was enacted in France a College Championship. In the same
!
Say So Soon , "Sam."
Let us have an organization which
few
years
later, and in the fifteenth year, "Gep " playing, they won the
will prevent flying the "Double Rober t P. Martin Sl/C.
century
the
custom was legalized in same basketball title. By now, GoepI hope to return to B. S. T. C. as
Cross " in pl ace o£ Calvary 's Ci'oss.
Genoa,
and
in
Florence.
fert should h ave been satisfied, but
soon as Uncle says I can come home, i
However,
in our modern twentieth, when a man 's coun try is at war,
! At present I am in photography. I
This is very interesting, and being at century, we 've . go tten soft-hearted things are different . On October 24,
Rather Fly
an air station makes it doubly so. * with the men. They can completely 1942 , John Lawrence Goepfert enLt. E. D. Sharretts.
ig nore the proposals of us weaker listed in the U. S. N. R. On July 1,
I j ust received another welcome
sex,
leap year or no leap year. I call last year, he was called to active duty
Maroon and Gold from Bloomsburg.
In Threes
tha
t
being very unfair, and it cer- j here a t Bloom. Since that time we've
I want to thank the entire staff and j Our "Gestalt" tendency has us nottainly
isn 't legal. What was good seen powerf ully defended football
school for making copies available to ing the arrival of our service visitors
enough
for my great, great , great, j lines blasted before his merciless
encertainly
the alumni in service. I
in groups of three. This week we
j oy the brief views of the Blooms- were pleased to see Ensign John La- great , great , et cetra , grandmother is ! crashing; time and again we've
wa tched Bloom 's score mount to cerburg campus presented by the Ma- veile, now stationed at Columbus, certainly good enough for me.
tain victory , a vic tory as inevitable
How
about
it
roon and Gold .
girls?
Do
you
agree?
Ohio Universi ty; Pvt. Barton Scott,
My suggestion would be that each as the doctor 's knowledge that a simSince I have been commissioned, I who 's attached to a Psychological
have been moving around to various Research Unit at San Antonia , Tex- of you sit down and write a letter : ple thing like a cracked vertebra
stations and have carelessly neglect- as; and Pfc. Herbert Lauderman of to your congressman immediately. couldn 't keep Jack Goepfert knocked
ed to send you my correct address. Camp Stewart , Georgia. Herbert will Something should be done about this out of action for long.
As a result , the envelope is usually celebrate a birthday anniversary the drastic oversigh t , and there certainBoy: If I threw a kiss across the
full of addresses by the time it fin- nineteenth of this month. Many hap- ly is no getting around the fact that
roo
m would you consider me bold?
a law 's a law. (
py returns , Herbert.
I
ally catches up with me.
Girl
: No , j ust lazy .
I have been stationed here at PamLast week our visiting three were
With th ese courageous thoughts in
pa for about six months. Pampa is a Capt. John Young, K ey Fi eld , Meri- mind , I am ready to enforce the law
Pr ussia acid is like the Brooklyn
twin 'engine advanced flying school dian , Miss.; Pv t. Morris Cabelly, of and get my man!
bridg e, one drop is enough
for aviation cadets. Until recently my Ft. Belvoir , Va.; and Pvt. Allen Mc.
duties were that of military instruc- Cr a cke n, from Boston University.
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j acket lining could give a lift to your
drooping shoulders. And incidentally, the general trend is toward
short perkey j ackets—either flared
out over the hip-bones or nipped at
Corner Iron and Main Streets
the waist like a bolero .
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month's forecast. A gold bangle on
the upper arm lends an oriental
Do b y n s
touch, The newest thing in skirts is
the hiked-back one, complementing
Portraits by
the lines of the bolero jacket. The
skirt is straight in front , but hiked up
slightly in the back to make it swing.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tills is very effective In black and
white pin-checks.
156 West Main Street

A fresh dress works wonders in a
hungover wardrobe and January is
the psychological moment to get a
new one, Whether the dress be yellow crepe splashed with white flowers, midnight blue silk, stifl 1 black
tafetta , white wool j ersey or pale
rayon mesh, try something definitely
new to pep you up—for instance, a
jad e green wool jersey with the new
long overblouse , or a wrap-around
skirt in aquamarine rayon twill. A
beige und white striped wool j ersey
with white pique edging the bracelet
sleeves find a pigskin belt makes a
stunning costume.
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The color combinations in suits and
blouses are often shocking—but how
Everybody is able to give pleasure
refreshing) A thatch gray flannel in some way. One person may do it
suit with pink silk shantung blouse by coming into a room , and another
edged In green for the little shirt nnd person by going out.
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On January 29 the local wrestling
fans will be able to take advantage
of a chance to see B. S. T. C.'s own
"grunt and groan " squad in action
against Bucknell University . ^
The squad for this meet will be
minus the services oi" George BranNavy Boys Read y and Able to
don , heavyweight , who is suffering
from
a seriously injured ankle. Bran|
Meet Leadin g Teams of
don will be replaced by Don "Irish"
t h e State
O'Connor. The remainder of the
squad will consist of Marhei'ka, McThe basketball season is better
Entire , White , Fanella , Gezich and
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that
than half over and the record
Dehler. Stinger will act as trainer.
the college quintet has made is imThe 121 pound slot , formerly held
pressive to say the least. Their six
down by Hager , is open for new
victories and only one defeat places
talent.
them in the elite section among other
There will be a return match with
colleges of Pennsylvania, regardless
Bucknell , held early in February,
Return
Close
Game;
Quintet
Downed
in
New
Cumberland
of size. This year Uncle Sam dealt
which will probably be followed by
Game Booked For This Tuesday ; Lafayette Added to
the basketball material, and he left
other matches which are now being
Schedule as Lock Haven and Penn State Exit
Bloomsburg sitting with a "straight."
contemplated.
• Our team is good , but they know, at
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The basketball team won a close one when they conquered the New
least we hope they know, that the
six remaining games are going to be Cumberland team on Friday evening, January 7. The 61-53 win was achtougher than the first eight games i ieved after a nip and tuck contest that had the fans on the edge of their
seats all through the match.
combined.
The start of the game belied the outcome, for the Huskies spurted forth
Up until December 19 we had two
engagements scheduled with Penn and held a 17-4 lead in the first quarter. Sharp-shooting by O'Neil and
State, but they cancelled the games. I Gingrich of the Army quintet brought the score to a 2 point lead for BloomsIncidentally, their hurried call came buvg half time, 36-34.
The second half showed evenly matched playing with Bloomsburg alon the morning following our one
point loss to Franklin and Marshall. ways maintaining a two point lead.
When Slegeski took to the show.ers via the personal foul route, "CarrotWe're not trying to take any honors j
away from F. & M. for they have a ! top" Graham hobbled out to fill the breech. By this time, the New Cumberteam which is worthy of its name; but I land squad was showing the strain of the high speed competition. Slowly
"lady luck" was on their side that I but surely, with the inevitableness of a transfer order , the home team
battled ahead to clinch a win. The scoring honors went to Bierly with 17
ev ening.
Any way, the State games are can- points. Goepfert followed with a neat 14.
This game marked the Huskies' sixth win in seven starts, which amounts
celled, and the remainder of the
schedule shows that we are pitted to a percentage of .857. Only 4 college teams in the state can top that averagainst three of the top teams of the age, and few of them have played as many games.
state.
NEXT TUESDAY'S GAME
This department has been inLafayette Competitors
The
next
game
will
be a return match with New Cumberland, January
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formed
of the forthcoming publicaAn Army team is representing La- I 18, on their boards. Although the Huskies nosed them out , the outcome of tion of a new book inspired by the
fayette University tin's year. This this clash will not be at all predictable.
morning calisthentics of the V-12's
team lias won its share of the games
LAFAYETTE STICKS CHIN OUT
at Navy Hall. It will be entitled,
and will be shooting to sink the Navy
listing
of
the
Lafayette
"The Ghostly Gremlins on Mt.
A formidable addition to the schedule is the
boys fro m B. S. T. C.
"
Olympus.
manned
team
that
augurs
real
competition.
The
team. This is an Army
you
noticed a few- of the
22
,
away
game
has
Have
but
the
date
of
the
January
home game will be played on
Muhlenberg Clashes
in an upright posieating
students
Llewellyn
reprobably
be
February
16,
Coach
not
been
confirmed.
It
will
TJio.se Muhlenberg Mules are really
rehearsing for the
re
not
They
tion?
'
vealed.
stubborn this season. Their only loss
ju st landed
They
Army
.
standing
TWO TEAMS TAKE A POWDER
has been at the hands of the Prince Espy Bogs.
too
hard
on
the
ice
at
ton Tigers in an overtime battle at
The Lock Haven games were dropped as they are not having a basketgay
Kenealy.
blade,
Ask
that
thai. So you can get an idea t There are rumors that a group of
how powerful the Mules can be, take Marshall game.
skating enthusiasts are planning
ice
«i quick look at their record:
sabotage
tho heating in the swimto
Muhlenberg 50; C . C. N. Y. 47.
ming pool.
Muhlenberg 40; Penn State 34.
An official spokesman for the highMuhlenberg 34; Temple 32.
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authorities tells of this proposal.
Muhlenberg 53; St. Joseph 41.
Referees
will no longer be used to
Muhlsnberg 73; Lehigh 52.
officiate
the
basketball games in gym
Muhlenberg 40; Swarthmore 28.
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requires
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Princeton 39; Muhlenberg 37.
Any
resemblance
to a barroom brawl
Their record is really impressive ,
simply
is
coincidental.
but if you think that Chief LlewThe transfer of Lt. (j.g.) Schift1
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Ginger Roberts— "You 're not jus t
Bucknel l 57.; New Cumberland 37.
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Bucknel l 54; Lehigh 27.
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BuckneH' s twenty point margin
Lillian Bner— "Arc you kidding?"
Helen Famngosky— "You can shout
over New Cumberland was practically a tnkc-ofl.1 of our games with the
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On the .squad are two fl' 4" men and
u couple oi men that reach 6' 3". If
this report is true , (we doubt that it
"Don 't despair of a student if he
is) then our games with Bucknell
has
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