C.G,A, Elections Close with
Great Show of Enthusiasm

BSTC Concert Band
To Present Annual
Concerfin Carver

The concert band of B.S.T.C.
will present their annual spring
concert in Carver Auditorium on
Tuesday, - April 5, 1955 during the
regular assembly period.
Among the numbers on the program will be: "My Hero," from
Oscar Levant's "The Chocolate
Soldier," the Atlantis Suite," and
"Beautiful Colorado," a solo cornet number featuring Al Miles.
Also included on the program will
be selected marches and popular
melodies.
Evening rehearsals and other
special practice sessions were held
in preparation for the concert under the leadership of Mr. Nelson
Miller, band director, and Mr.
Howard Fenstemaker.

itooert Evans

Richard Bittner

Official Election Resu lts
President
Richard Bittner . . . .
Robert Evans

Vice-p resident
Al Miles
Richard Strine . . .

Secretary
Connie Ozalas . . .
Sally Stallone . . .' .

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Treasurer
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James Nicholas . . . .

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Assistant Treasurer
Paul Anderson . . .
Richard Connolley .
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Richard Strine

Robert Biemesderfer

Paul Anderson

Six Freshman Girls
Chosen as Models
For Fashion Show

The final results of the try-outs
for^ freshmen models have been released . Those who have been chosen are Barbara Creamer, Marta
Dimon, Carol Ely, Bette Gibson,
Mary Grace, and Mary Heatley.
Participating along with these
models will be Grace Histed, Relda
Rohrbach Barbara Bennett, Doris
Krzywicki, Judy Stephens, Joan
Reider, and Bobbi Roadside. Children to be picked from the training school will model the latest
fashions in children's clothes.
Joan Christie will be narrator
and Judy Ulmer head co-ordlnator.
Mrs. Beeman and Mr. Herberholz
will supervise the art work. Mr.
Sharretts has charge of props,
while Danny Kressler will manage
the stage settings, which will be
futuristic. The production Is under
the direction of Mr. Henrie.
The stores participating In this
annual event will be Arcus\ Deisroth's, The Dixie Shop, Grant's,
Logan's Jewelry Store, Penny 's,
Ruth's Corset Shop, and Snyder 's
Millinery.
The spring fashions will feature
checks and polka dots in the lines
of suits , dresses and sport clotheB .

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Mixed Chorus Meets

The regular weeklv meeting of
Mixed Chorus was held Monday,
March 14, at 2:30 in room 22 of
Science Hall under the direction
of Mr. Nelson Miller. Some of the
numbers they rehearsed were
"America, Our Heritage," by Fred
Waring from his workshop series,
"The Wood Chuck Song " and "My
Lord, What a Morning."

Richard Connolley

Coeds Hold Party

The Waller Hall Association
held a Dorm party for the girls
Tuesday, March 22, 1955. Before
the party, announcements were
made and skits portraying life In
the dorm were enacted. Chocolate
milk and cupcakes were served.
At a recent meeting, it was decided to purchase silver candle
holders and linens for the tea
tables of the College.
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The final seven-day round in the race for the presidency of C.G.A.
saw Harrison Morson eleminated in a primary election held after campaign speeches were given in Carver Auditorium. The presidency being
the only office at stake in the primary, it was not until the final week
before the election that campaigning started on a full-time scale. Being
mainly restricted to Waller Hall Lounge, every available space was
used to advantage to display the talents of some particular candidate.
The candidates for the Community Government Association
office for the College year 19551956 were introduced to the student body on Tuesday, March 22.
The candidates were: president,
Richard Bittner, and Robert Evans; vice-president, Al Miles and
Richard Strine; secretary, Connie
Ozalas and Sally Stallone; treasurer, Robert Biemesderfer and
James Nicholas; assistant-treasurer, Paul Anderson and Richard
Connolley.
Vice-President Carl "Dutch"
Meyer introduced the candidates
and then explained the tradition
of having the presidential and
vice-presidential candidate Richard Strine, who was nominated by
Robert Asby in the Nominations
Assembly on March 22. Dick concentrated on the three letters,
C.G.A., analyzing each letter and
its related word. He stated, ".
Connie Ozalas
our C.G.A. should be a society of
people having common rights and
privileges, exercising authority,
and forming ( together) for the
purpose of advancing a common
cause . . . we . . . possess common rights and privileges. But we
must maintain these ..... if we
are to survive as a well-organized
association."
A very coherent speech was
presented by Dick Strine, closing
with "I merely ask you to use
good judgment and premeditative
thought in your choice of an officer ."
The second vice-presidential
speaker, Al Miles, was nominated
by Robert Arbogast last Tuesday.
Al emphasized that "We want
people on College Council who will
have new and better ideas so that
B.S.T.C. will become an even better college for you. . . It is every
student's obligation to inquire
Sally Stallone
about all the candidates."
An exhortation for all people to
vote was made by Al who closed
his speech with "I sincerely want
All-College Talent
to be vice-president of C.G.A. . .
your support . . . can I be
Show Applauded by with
elected. . . The decision is yours."
Pleased Audience
Vice-President Meyer then introduced
the first speaker for the
The Annual All-College Talent office of president:
Richard BittShow was presented yesterday ner, nominated by Jean
Zimmerin Carver Auditorium during the man .
Assembly hour. Bertha Knouse
After an expression of gratitude
and Joan Christie were the student directors, and Mr. Bucking- to those students who supported
ham served as faculty advisor. his nomination, Dick cited the
Walter Fox was in charge of the work done by the present officers
of the Association, but said,
lighting.
even more
The theme of the well-received ". . . we can make relationship
progress
closer
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graduate of Bloomsburg State n.G.A. Committees.
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Normal School in the class of
Closing with a promise to "do
1904, acted as master of ceremonmy
best," Dick stated,' '. . . amd
ies. The show was opened with a
I will strive to keep the honor of
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our college above reproach."
Harrison Morson, nominated by
Joanne
Hester, was presented as
Bloomsburg Writer
the second speaker for the presidential office. "Moe," as he is
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known by his classmates, "accept(Editor 's Note) In the Blooms- ed this candidacy with . . . humilburg Writers article featuring the ity . . . welcome this opportunity
Business Education Department to express my feelings to you." He
instructors, the contributions of expressed that ". . . a group of
Mr. Ettrl A. Gehrlg were inadvert- students ( are befora. you ) all of
ently omitted. Because we feel whom are fully capable of doing
that Mr. Gehrlg is truly a note- an efficient j ob. . ."
worthy author in his field , we feaAppreciation, pride, and humilture him In this article .
ity were evident in his speech
Danville High School Is the when he stated , "I have never
proud alma mater of this popular tried to accept a position . . . that
Accounting and Business Law in- I did not feel I could complete. . .
structor. He too wearily climbed suitable to those involved. I have
the steps of Navy Hall, having re- tried to be over willing to help
ceived his bachelor's degree from anyone who came to me for aid."
(Ed. Note: Harrison Morson
B.S.T.C. In 1937. This smiling professor then continued his educa- was eliminated from the Finals in
tion by gaining an M.B.A. degree the Primary Elections that welfe
from Northwestern University in held on March 24),
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PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY AND FOB

THE STUDENTS OF BLOOMSBURCk

STATE TEACHERS

COLLEGE

Editor-in-chief—Joanne Hester
Business Manager—George Derk
Senior Editorial Board—Charlotte Rummage. Edward Siscoe. Joan
Christie, Nancy Sue Williams
Junior Editorial Board—Harriet Link, Martha Starvatow
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Larry Fiber
News
Feature
Elinor Evans
Columnists—Arnie Garinger, Evelyn
Gilchrist, Suzy Hughes
Sports
Bill Bitner
C.G.A. Column
Ken Weir
Judy Ulmer
Student Opinion
Records & Movies .. Sally Stallone
Day Women's News
Bertie Knouse

Photography Head .. Keith McKay
Assistant Photographer
George Ketner
Circulation
Bernadine Butz
Typing
Joyce Kline
Fashions
Barbara Tuckwood
G. I. Mail
Jim Nicholas
Exchange .. Nancy Renn and Eileen Watson
Copy Reader . . Mary Jane Treisger

It's All Yours . . . Again
C.G.A. elections are over. The crepe paper, signs, matches, chewing
gum, posters, rumors, and button-holing tactics will soon be carefully
packed away for another year. It probably has not been the most exciting election the campus has seen, but it beyond doubt was not in the
least dull. Whether you campaigned for a certain candidate, or just sat
back and smiled at it all, it was fun; something you could count on to
break the occasional monotony.
This year the Maroon and Gold has again attempted to bring the
election results to you, the student body, at the quickest possible moment following the election. This was done with the idea that one of the
ultimate purposes of a college newspaper is to carry official announcements and records of important college functions and events. It was
assumed that the college community is interested in knowing the results
of its elections as soon as possible.
Now that everyone knows who will reign as heads of your C.G.A. next
year, if history can be said to repeat itself , B.S.T.C. will settle down
once more and plod along as usual. The annual revival of interest in the
political affairs of the college will subside and ennui will prevail where
enthusiasm so lately sparkled.
If that is the case, then it will be your own personal fault, and no one
else's. You have just finished voting for five people who have told you or
let it be known to you at one time or another during their campaign that
they would serve YOU. If the candidate for whom you voted did not
win, the person who did is STILL in office to serve YOU. He can do a
good job; his capability is beyond question . But he cannot succeed without your support. C.G.A. officers and representatives are delegates whom
YOU have sent to look after YOUR affairs.
If you want a council to serve you, you must give it your full cooperation and support ; you must express your faith and confidence in
it . It is the BEST council you will find in ANY State Teachers College
in Pennsylvania . Were the candidates for whom you voted elected ?
Good; since you helped put them where they are, you are as much responsible as they for their future success. Were your candidates defeated? Then all the more reason why you should work to support the
organization. If you feel that the officers are unwise choices, the responsibility rests more directly on the individuals in the group.
There are those who habitually criticize the C.G.A. and college council. Upon closer examination, it will be found that while many of these
criticisms are in part justified , others are made by self-appointed critics.
They do not know or realize any difference between C.G.A. and college
council, when it meets and what it does. This issue of the Marpon and
Gold should make at least a few of these points clear. This editor at
least hopes's6.

SENIOR CLASS MEETING
The Senior Class met on Friday, March 25, in Carver Auditorium. Arnie Garinger, presiden t,
called the meeting to order at
3:30 p.m. George Derk was elected
Ivy Day Orator. The seniors received check lists for service key
awards which they must complete
and gave their measurements for
caps and gowns. Roll call was
taken.

Bloomsburg Writer

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1947 and doing graduate work at
the Pennsylvania State University.
On his list of published articles
are "Budget Procedure for Extra curricular Organizations" in the
September, 1951 issue of Business
Education World, and "60-Day-6%
or 360-Day-l%?" in the September, 1953 issue of the same magazine.
This well-liked instructor claims
no specific hobbies, but a twinkle
lights up his eyes whenever Pi
Omega Pi outings at his cabin are
mentioned. Mr. Gehrig somehow
finds sufficient time to skillfully
advise this business education fraternity, in addition to giving expert assistance i n coll ege, church ,
and community financial matters.

New Library Books

(Continued from page 3)
ics as Widslth and Beowulf. He
h as attem pte d to encompass t h e
entire canon of Anglo-Saxon writings, without excessive emphasis
on the major works of the period ,
but with careful attention to the
writings of the old English period
in which the' student is less familiar.

Talent Show

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tap dance routine by Sally Ridgway to "Forty-second Street."
Following her number was a
boys' quar t et , singing "Down By
The Riverside." The boys giving
out with the song were Charles
Pope, Alan Nuss, Sam Hall, and
John Seaman.
Dorothy Horning entertained
with "Boggie-Woogie on t h e
Squeeze Box" on her talented accordian , followed by Bernadine
Butz singing "Embraceable You."
Butsie was accompanied by Sandy
McBride.
Muriel JN euson ana Arnold uari n ger th en presented a most
humorous comedy routine of the
1920's.
A d ance group composed of
Mary Hoff ecker, Judy Stephens,
Bobbi Roadside, Shirley Seiler,
Kathrine Crew, Suzie Hughes
Rusty Miller, and Marty Molchan
did a dance and song act that really brought down the house . . .
particularly those "gone" costumes
of the Roaring 20's.
That Freshman Hop discovery,
Dann y Dietrich, sang two numbers
"I Only Have Eyes For You "
and "You 'll Never Know " as his
score .
"Wedding Bells" was t h e catchy
arrangement sung by the girls'
q uartet . Barbara Tuckwood, Annabelle Leffelar, Dorot hy Horning,
and Harriet Link performe d in
this group of talented gals.
Deanna Morg an closed th e show
with "I'll See You In My
Dreams". The program was recorded and will be broadcast on
the air sometime In the near
future.

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Profile of the
Week
If you were to see someone
burning the midnight oil on the
Fourth Floor, Waller Hall, you
can be sure it's our competent
C.G.A. secretary, Muriel Neilson ,
scrambling through a jumbled
mass of College Council notes.
"Mur" is not only one o_f the
busiest coeds on the campus, but
would be a sure winner for "The
Most Likeable Lass at B.S.T.C."
A 1952 graduate of the West
Pittston High School in the commercial course, Muriel now makes
her home in Shavertown. Her
popularity stems way back to her
high school days when she was
active in dramatics, choral work ,
the sewing club, and had the honor
of being treasurer of the Senior
Class.
Muriel's record here at college
is marked by hard work and a
keen interest in school activities.
In her freshman year, she made
her debut in dramatics and was a
member of Women 's Chorus .
Business Education Club, and the
Maroon and Gold Staff . Her second year at college was highlighted by her being elected secretary of the Sophomore Class
and also being appointed secretary
of the Obiter. At present, Muriel
is well known in the College community as the popular secretary
of our C.G.A. Her scholastic
ability is evident by her membership in Pi Omega Pi, and her interest in teaching is reflected in
her active participation, in F.T.A.
and preparing programs for the
Business Education.Club. She also
keeps things "under control" by
being head Fire Chief of Waller
Hall.
Muriel, a Junior in the Business
Education Department, is as much
a part of Bloomsburg as Carver
Tower. Her enthusiasm, warm
friendliness, and sympathetic understanding has endeared her to
all who know her. Her plans for
the future are still uncertain, but
we know she will be a credit to
"The Friendly College on the Hill."

What's Your Opinion?
Evidence that campaigning for
C.G.A. elections has been in full
swing could be seen and heard
throughout the campus—speeches
before assembly, a deluge of signs
and posters, chewing gum enclosed
in a wrapper sporting a candidate's name thrown from the balcony during assembly, and even
napkins on the dinner tables
stamped with one of the candidate's names.
What did you think of the
C.G.A. elections ? Can you suggest any new ideas or improvements for future campaigners ?
Bunny Bowman : "I feel that the
C.G.A. elections should attract
more candidates than they have
in the past. Offices of such importance should serve to stimulate interest so that the election
itself would reach a keener pitch
as it does on other college campuses. As far as new ideas are
concerned, why not have the
C.G.A. election speeches like an
old - fashioned campaign rally
with bands , para d es, and all that
goes with it?"
Bob Ebner: "It appears to me that
our candidates are lacking pep
and vigor. I feel the campaigns
were too passive , f o r t h e i r
speeches did not even offer a
constructive program. It was
admirable that there was no mud
slinging, but let's h ave some
original convincing campaigns!.!"

Mar ily n Ritter : "The C.G.A. campaign adds color and interest to
our campus. Th e a t t r a c t i ve
posters and other eye-catching
devices soon show which nominees ar willing to work for our
votes an d are interested enou gh
to advertise. After the candidate has spent so much time in
developing his publicity, it seems
to me that more people should
support him at the polls."

V ic M ich ael : "I think the cam-

{>a igns this year were beter th an
ast. I feel that part of the
reason f or t h e better cam pa igns
this year was due to the use of
petitions, This allowed the candidate t i me to select a person to
give their nominating speech,
an d persons to carry out t h eir
campaigns. For t h e f uture , I can
only urge the would be candidates to use their imaginations,
as imagination is the Key to a
good and interesting campaign."

Behind Closed Doors
by Ken Weir

As Treasurer of the Kehr-Ward
Loan Fund, I sometimes wonder
if the entire student body is
acquainted with this unusual fund
and the availability of it's resources. Perhaps the men on the
campus are the only ones who have
to lace an occasional financial
crisis . . . (that figures!) but I'm
Inclined to ' feel that our Waller
Hall co-eds are not fully acquainted with the conditions under
which they may borrow money
from the fund .
During the thirties while Miss
Irma Ward was the college ctiet>
itian, she was often asked by the
students working in the dining
room tor small emergency loans.
Over the years she quietly made
dozens of such loans to many
students. Upon her sudden death
in 1939, the Ward Fund was established in memory of her efforts.
Miss Marguerite Kehr, a former
Dean of Women, carried on the
work of the Ward Fund until her
retirement in 1953.
Through donations from many
organizations and individuals, the
fund has grown to the present
$500.00 In the case of any emergency, loans may be made up to
$25.00, for thirty days.by applying
in writing to either the Dean of
Men or Women. Upon approval
the treasurer will immediately
draw a check for the amount
needed.
Our Editor suggested in the last
issue that we do a little scouting
for "Bloom". The President remindid us last week our Freshman Class would of necessity, be
limited. Don't hesitate to invite
the fellows and girls in your hometown to take a look at "Bloom",
before they decide on their college
Why not have them come up tor
the big "Grecian Weekend" ? Bob
Evans and his crew have some
mighty fine ideas in store for the
weekend of April 28. We've hardly
taken down the campaign propaganda from our student government elections and it's time to
think about the crowning of a
"Greek God". Any high school
senior would jump at the chance
for a college weekend, so invite
them up! Who knows, maybe they
can play football . . . or at least
be a football hero's sweetheart!

ORCHIDS and ONIONS

"Butch"
ORCHIDS—to "us" for becoming
the f o u r t h largest S t a t e
Teachers College in the state.
West Chester , Indiana, Millersyille, and then "Bloom" . . . but
j ust wait! We're on our way!
ONIONS—to "Joey" . . . cause he
lost Marta's friendship ring . . .
and we think that's ju st tooo
bad!
ORCHIDS—to the campaign managers who have been on the ball
. . . printed dinner napkins . . .
free chewing gum . . . and an
endless number of novel campaign slogans.
ONIONS—to those six property
owners on East Second Street
who won't sell their properties
so that we can expand . . .
isn't it silly to expect them to
want to?
by

ORCHIDS—to Eddie . . . 'cause
he brought two mighty fine
young ladies down to sign up
for Class of '59.
ONIONS—to Ron . . . cause he
stirred quite a fuss at that big
meeting at Danville last week!
Yes, Mr. Jensen was really on
the bandwagon!
ORCHIDS—to Chucky Groover
and Eddie Shustack . . . the
best doggone book salesmen
ever.' Doubleday has two valuable men there.
ONIONS—to Kenny Lynn . . .
Wow, did he ever tear that little
Austin apart. We knew they
were i n a h urry to get to t h e
f arm , but did they have to cut
across country.

C G. A, Elections

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Th e last speak er was Robert
Evans, who was nominated by

Thomas Higgins on March 22. Bob
emphasized that ". . . the type of
program I wi ll a d vocate
will
stem directly from your desires.
Some . . , have been expressed,
but all too many have remained
unexpressed. . ."
Bob asked that the students
". . . consider your candidates
carefully and be sure to vote."

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BY TUCKY

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Well, folks, we thought spring
was almost here, but we sure got
fooled. Back to the cold, cold
weather and our warm, warm
woolies.
However, when spring finally
does arrive, we can be sure we'll
be seeing lots and lots of suits.
This year's ideal has a slightly,
almost casually, fitted jacket with
a skirt that springs into pleats at
the hipline. In close partnership,
there's a slender pull-over, bowed
at the neck, culled at the hip.
looks like the waists are getting
longer, so you might be moving
backward into the 1920's again.
The neat, complete look appears
again in a print hat, print dress
and imprinted coat.
Wherever there's spring this
year, there'll be Pink Violet . Because it's fresh and gay, and the
heart of fashion this year, you're
bound to find it anywhere .
Away from what we're going to
see and back to the present.
Cathy Christian takes the spotlight in the brightest of turquoise
j ersey dresses. Straight skirted, on
Cathy it looks good.
Bertie Knouse looked very neat
at talent show practice Monday
night in a red and grey plaid,
pleated skirt and grey cardigan
sweater with a matching plaid
peter-pan collar, fusing into a
panel down the front .
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her coral suit can't help but notice
how sweet she looks. Her pretty
suit has a straight skirt and a box
j acket with long sleeves, two imirritation pockets at the top and
side pockets at the bottom. The
jacke t is double-breasted with
four buttons on either side.
Sue Osborn's new navy-blue
faille with a bolero jacket is one
of the prettiest yet. The top of her
dress is a lovely red and white
silk-acetate falling into a tight
fitting blue faille waist and full,
full skirt. Side pockets with small
navy blue buttons highlight the
dress. The bolero has three-quarter length sleeves and navy-blue
buttons down the front.
Now, may I wish everyone a
"Happy Easter," lots of new Easter outfits and may you all enjoy
your well-deserved vocation, I
know I will!

Honor Roll of Hits
If , by chance, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has been
kind enough to allow you a few
cents of spending money after the
payment of the college fees, and
you simply don't know what to do
with it, check the following popular recordings that rate purchasing.
Jerri Southern has recorded
"SPEAK SOFTLY", a num ber
which is rapidly gaining favoritism
on the hit parade of songs. . .
Make a note to hear "AFRAID".
Georgie Auld's tenor saxophone
provides dreamy background music for this selection which sounds
like a sure-hit. . . "EVER SINCE
YOU WENT AWAY" is Les Elgart's contribution to the parade
of pops. . . Perry Como extends
his free and easy style of voice to
record "YOU'LL ALWAYS BE
MY LIFETIME SWEETHEART"
. . . The king of the wild frontier
has captured the hearts of the
B.S.T.C. campus kiddies. We're all
having a darn good time shouting
out "THE BALLAD OF DAVY
CROCKETT" despite the fact that
we know no other line in the song
other than the title. . . Lenny Dee
has scored a two-base hit with his
waxing of "THE BIRTH OF THE
BLUES", and flip-side "PLANTATION BOOGIE." . . The King
Sisters seem to feel as though
they have "NO CHANCE". Considering the unusually large number of group vocalists competing
with each other for top honors, I
can un derstand why. . . I find it
difficult to hold all 99 pounds of
me still when I hear Miss Georgia
Gibbs' ' RY"
gets together with Gary Crosby
to go "STRUTTIN WITH SOME
BARBECUE" and "KO KO MO."
ui tne rour songs KnocKea out
for "COUNTRY GIRL" only two,
"LOVE AND LEARN" and "THE
LAND AROUND US", both by
Bing Crosby have anything to
recommend them. . . You will
have an opportunity to hear these
tunes today, Friday, Apri l 1st ,
when the Capital Theatre presents
"COUNTRY GIRL" with a talented dramat i c tri o consistin g of
Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and
William Holden. Don't Miss It !

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Basketball Tourne y
Ends with Eckhart
Chosen Top Player

Slatington , Westmoreland, and
Foster Township were crowned
the 1955 champions on the twentyeighth annual Bloomsburg State
Teachers College Invitation Scholastic Basketball Tourney .
Foster Township started the
night by winning over Nescopeck
70-48, with the victory j ust as decisive as the score indicated . Foster got off to a big lead . For a
few minutes in the second period
it looked as though the Warriors
were going to come back. They
did cut the margin to five points
but apparently spent all their
strength in so doing. Foster immediately reopened the gap and
operated on a comfortable lead.
The AshJand-westmoreiand go
was the closest of the night. These
teams were tied at the quarter at
14 and at the half at 28.
Then the Westmoreland boys,
coached by George McCutcheon , a
B.S.T.C. graduate, started walking
away. They built up a 41-29 lead
in the first five and a qu arter minutes of the third period.
The Black Diamonds at that
point electrified the fans with a
collection of 7 points in thirtyfive seconds. They trailed only
four points as they headed into the
last period. They were also heading for disaster. Westmoreland,
led by Big Red Shales and Ernest
Widmann, took complete command

Slatington played their feature
game without the services of
Maurice Schneicher, their big man
under the boards. But they did
alright anyway. Dickson City, underdog in previous tourney play,
couldn 't shake them and lost with
great showing.
They had a one-point lead at the
end of the fir st period. They fell
behind j ust before intermission
and they didn't catch up. But it
was still a close one until near the
finish. The margin of victory for
the Slaters was 15 points . They
got more than half in the last 7
minutes.
Merrill Eckhart , the high scorer
this year in the Lehigh League,
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Under graduate Girls
Invited to Enter
College Queen Race

Undergraduate college girls between the ages of 17 and 24 years
are eligible to enter the third annual National College Queen Contest to be held here at Convention
Hall over September 9-11, 1955.
The contest is sponsored by the
City of Asbury Park. Free entry
blank forms and complete contest
information can be obtained by
writing to: College Queen Contest
Director , c/o Convention Hall,
Asbury Park , N.J .
Mayor ueorge A. amocK , 2nd,
honorary chairman of the contest
committee, announced that judgIngs will be based on a 50% for
beauty and 50% for brains. Entry
blank forms will contain information concerning personal background; scholastic and campus activities, etc. Entrants will submit
an original essay of 250 words or
less on the subj ect , "What College
Education Means To Me". They
will also submit a recent snapshot
or photograph along with entry
blanks . The Youth Research Institute of New York City, has been
appointed as the official scoring
and marking body for the contest.
The purpose of the contest is to
select and honor on a national
level as well as state and sectionf d, the typical and all-around versatile college girl in the nation.
Three panels of nationally-known
judges will select the 1955-56 National College Queen and her
court at the national grand finals
next September at this New Jersey resort city. They will be headed by Ida Lupino, noted screen
star; Col. Clarence E. Lovejoy,
internationally - known education
author and counselor ; beauty
authorities Ern Westmore and
Bruno of Hollywood.
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and from Asbury Park to compete
in the national grand finals. While
In the resort city, they will be
guests of the City of Asbury Park
and will be under supervision ot
the Asbury Park University Women's Club whose membership will
serve as offici al hostesses to the
college queen finalists,
The National College Queen
winner will receive the National
College Queen Trophy Award j a
Grand Tour of Europe with all
expenses paid; scholarship awards
and $5,000.00 in prizes including
an all-purpose wardrobe of designer's apparel.

Four BSTC Matin ^n
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Your College Council

Lock Haven Tourney

Bloomsburg State Teachers College entered four men in the 13th
Annual State Teachers Wrestling
Tournament at Lock Haven. Coach
Jack Yohe was very pleased by the
showing of his entrants.
These local grapplers worked
out after the season to get in
shape for the tournament. Captain Tom Welliver, at 147, Charles
Abenmoha (157), George Chomp
( 167), and Pork Wise at 177 were
the B.S.T.C. grapplers.
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What Is C.G.A.?

Ele ction Quotes

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All students and members of 1950—"In order to have an active
C.G.A., students must rise and
the faculty at B.S.T.C. are memback up their chosen reprebers of the college C.G.A., the
sentatives."—Calvin Kanyuck.
Community Government Association. The object of this organiza- 1950—"C.G.A. should not only
tion is to co-operate with the
stand for Community Governadministrative authorities in proment Association—it should
moting personal and group realso stand for confidence, gosponsibility in the guidance and
getter, and action—Richard
regulation of those student affairs
Kressler.
and activities coming under col- 1951—"If I'm elected, you 'll find
lege j urisdiction .
me j ust the same, and I'll
An effectively run C.G.A. enwear the same size hat."—
ables student aff airs to be conCharles Brennan.
ducted in an efficient , orderly, 1951—"I promise to be constantly
systematic manner, defines clearaware of the wants and dely student ..desires , privileges, and
sires of the student body."—
responsibilities, and offers valuMarini
Henry
able training and experience in 1951—"If there is. anything that
self-government. At least three
the college hasn't received, it
open discussion meetings are held
is the student's fault, not the
each year during assembly to asadministration's." — Thomas
sure each student the opportunity
Anthony.
fellow
before
his
to voice his ideas
1953— It would take an exceedmembers.
ingly wise man to comply
The legislative, executive, and
your wishes without bewith
judicial functions of C.G.A. are
ing
aware
of them . . . effi centrusted to a College Council, the
operation
ient
without coofficers of which are also the officimpossible.
operation
is
"—
ers of C.G.A. The council consists
Don ald McNelis .
of the following members:
ions , people should
1953—"In elect
1. The C.G.A. offi cers (5)
not be totally concerned with
2. All Class Presidents and men
campaigns . . . they should
and women representatives, each
look carefully around . . . and
class therefore having three reppeer more deeply into the
resentatives (12)
qualifications."—Mike Crisci.
3. The Presidents of the Day 1954—-"I will promise you sincereWomen's and Day Men 's Associaly that I will always keep in
tions , elected by their respective
mind that it was you who
group (2)
haye given me this honor and
4. The Presidents of the Waller
that your interests, ideas, and
Hall Association and the Men's
desires must, if possible , be
Dormitory Association, also electcarried out. "—Joseph Kinder
ed by their respective group (2)
1954—"Since I cannot present a
5. The editor of the Maroon and
political platform because I
Gold (1)
have no party affiliation , I am
b. rne uean or instruction ,
not obligated to do any favors
Deans of Men and Women , and
for any individual or group. I
the Directors of the Business, Elewill make one promise: to
mentary, and Secondary Departperform the duties of vicements (8)
president in a manner that
It is the duty and responsibility
will do credit to you."—Carl
of council members to represent
Meyer .
the members of C.G.A., formulat- 1954—"If you, the voters, feel that
ing their policies, and administratI have honored these two
ing their approved policies . Counstandards, then I ask and
cil recommends and approves all
seek your assistance. . . My
plans for general supervision of all
request is that you exercise
student organizations, and recomnot only your privilege, but
mends necessary changes in the
also your obligation and vote."
constitution. It may act as the
—Edward Siscoe.
judicial agent of the association 1955—". . . our C.G.A. should be
on its own intiative or at the rea society of people having
quest of the College President.
common rights and privileges,
Before becoming effective, all
exercising authority, and formmeasures passed, by Council must
ed for the purpose of advancbe approved by the President of
ing a common cause . . . we
the College.
must maintain these. . ."—
Richard Strine.
want people on College
BSTC Area Alumni 1955—"We
Council who will have new
Seek Scholarship
and better ideas so that
Bloomsburg will become an
Funds for Students
even better college for you...
with your support can I be
Columbia county alumni of the
elected .., the decision is
Bloomsburg State Teachers Colyours."—Al Miles.
lege will be asked to participate
1955—"
. the type of program
in a drive for scholarship funds
I
will
advocate . .. will stem
,
this month it was recently andirectly from your desires ...
nounced by Mr. Paul G. Martin ,
some have been expressed,
business manager of the college
but all too many have retreasurer
of
the
Columbia
and
mained unexpressed." — Bob
County Branch of the Alumni AsEvans.
sociation . Plans for the solicitation
were made at a recent meeting
of the officers held at the college.
Mr. Martin said the town has
been divided into sections for
solicitation by committee mem- There was a Joe College
bers. Similar groups will canvass Who went by the rule
alumni in Berwick, Benton , Mill- That it wasn 't for Knowledge
i ville, Catawissa , and Scott Town- That he went to school.
ship, Letters will also be mailed He loafed at the Grill and
to alumni asking their help In He went out for sports.
raising funds to help educate wor- He j oked with free will and
thy students for the teaching pro- Was ne're out of sorts.
He never cracked books. . .
fession.
A complete report is to be made "Me study? Why I'll
at the annual dinner meeting of Get by on my looks,"
the county alumni group on Sat- He'd say with a smile.
urday evening, April 16.
Mr. Martin has asked that In- And he did for a while. . .
terested alumni contact him at This j ovial Joe
once if they would like to help Get by on his smile
Wh erever h e'd go,
solicit '

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Local FTA Members
Attend Convention
At J uniata College

The annual state convention of
the Future Teachers of America
was held on Friday and Saturday,
March 25 and 26, 1955. Juniata
Gollege, Huntington, Pennsylvani a,
was the scene of the conference.
The theme of the meeting was
"All the World is a Stage—the
Teacher Plays His Roll."
Representing B.S.T.C. were Willi am Bitner , Richard Bittner, Wylla Mae Bowman , Walter Kozloski ,
Muriel Neilson , and Jean Zimmerman, juniors. Allan Walburn,
president of the local organization
and Evelyn Weaver, state F.T.A.
secretary, were the senior represent aitves.
The purpose of the conventions
is to exchange ideas for the representatives to bring back to their
own clubs. The trip was fin anced
by the club.
William Bitner was elected first
vice-president of the state organization of the Futu re Tea chers of
America.

Amateur Television
Contest Announce d
By Philco -Goodyear

The television producing and
packaging firm which is responsible for "Ju sti ce, " "Armstrong
Circle Theatre," the Philco-Goody ear Television Playhouse, "Mr.
Peepers," ( all on NBC-TV) and
the forthcoming "Appoi ntment
with Adventu re" ( CBS-TV, beginning April 3)—announces the Talent Associates Television Awards
competition for the three best
original half-hour television plays
by undergraduate students in any
accredited American college or
university.
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all—$1000 First Prize, $500 Second Prize, and $250 Third Prize.
The deadline for the competition
is June 15, 1955; and the judg es
are three of television 's most accomplished dramatists—N. Richard Nash , Robert Alan Aurthur
and David Shaw.
In announcing the competition,
which Talent Associates plans to
make an annual affair, Alfred Levy, president of the producing
firm , declares: "The fantastic rate
at which television uses up dramatic material has been a source
of concern to everyone in the medium . There is abundant opportunity for good writers in television,
particularly in the half-hour dra matic field : and we hope to encourage college students in America to consider television writing
•as a career that can be immensely
satisfying and financially profitable, especially in the matter of
subsidiary rights. The need for
thoughtful and competent craftsmen is pressing, to say the least."
But then came semesters.
With hopes to get through
He smiled at the testers,
Poor Joe's Waterloo.
His smiles didn't save him
( Except to save face),
The questions they gave him
He flunked without grace.
College career dead now.
He boasts, but I fear
The stone at his head now
Relates it quite clear;
"There was a Joe College
Who went by the rule
That it wasn't for knowledge
That he went to school."
Ye seekers of knowledge,
I warn you, "Don 't laugh.
Don't you finish college
With Joe's epitaph."

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emerged

victorious in the preliminary
rounds of competition with Tom
Welli ver deci sioning def ending
champion Ron Mclntyre of Lock t
Haven 2-1. Abenmoha pinned Wai- *
ter Morris of Indiana Teachers in
7:20. George Chomp drew a bye in
his weight. Don Wise decisioned
Jim Pesci of Indiana 7-0.
me second rouna rouna ADenmoha decisioned by Hoffman of
West Chester 5-2, and pinned by
Ed Shaw of Lock Haven to be
eliminated in 2:10 sec. Chomp was
also eliminated by virtue of his
2-0 loss to Ed Burgon of Lock
Haven and Dan Shaw of East
Stroudsburg 6-2.
Tom Welliver was eliminated
from first place contention by losing to Dick Denich of E.S. 4-3, but
went on to win the consolation
bout in the evening, decisioning
Bob O'Connell Qf Millersville 2-0
to bring home a third place medal.
Pork Wise also met wit h defeat in
the afternoon rounds, losing to
King McLain of West Chester,
11-4. Like Welliver, Pork gained
3rd place by defeating Ken Cox
of East Stroudsburg 9-1 in the
evening consolation match.

New Librar y Books
Appeal to Varying
Reader Interests
Tokyo and Points East
by

Keyes Beech
Pulitzer Prize winning Far Eastern correspondent, Keyes Beech
has witten some acute and understanding observations as Far Eastern newspaper correspondent in
Jap an and Korea. Tokyo and
Points East is a series of impressions and adventures of the wars
and the peace, writt en by a
shrewd eyewitness and an old student of the Japanese and the Koreans. Mr. Beech describes the
Marines' escape from icy Yudam,
his own retreat from Seoul and
gives biographical accounts of such
famous Americans as Marguerite
Higgins. Students of the social
sciences should be interested in
reading about "Asia . . . a fascinating place, vibrant and explosive
with change."
Russia's Soviet Economy
by

Harry Schwartz
This comprehensive survey on
the Soviet economy, written by a
specialist on Soviet affairs, gives
the reader some insight into the
strengths and weaknesses of one
of the world's most aggressive
states . New material in this second edition covers the economic
and political developments in Russia from mid-1950 to mid-1954.. In
Russia's Soviet Economy, the student of economics will learn of the
nature and progress of the fift h
five-year plan, the struggle over
East-West trade, and Soviet progress in nuclear physics. It offers
answers to some of the most vital
questions about Russia today.
Sir Walter Scott
by

Hesketh Pearson
Literature students will be interested in this appealing biography of the literary figure, Sir Walter Scott. Written by Hesketh
Pearson, biographer of Disraeli,
Dickens, Shaw and many other
famous men, Sir Walter Scott
convey's the subject's genius, modesty, courage and fabulous energy.
The writer of a long series of
Waverly novels, Scott is pictured
as a man of the common folk,
more interested in walking on the
moors of Scotland than living up
to the fame of the literary world.
The Literature of the
Anglo-Saxons
by

George K. Anderson
This one-volume history of English literature, starting with the
period of the Norman Conquest,
is presented in modern English
with "emphasis throughout on
literature rather than language. "
George Anderson, professor of
English at Brown University, offers this "guide to research ,,on
Anglo-Saxon literature " for 'all
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was judged the outstanding performer in the games and got a
special trophy awarded him, for
his accomplishment , He succeeds
Jerry Riddi of Shickshinny who
was last yea's winner.
The other all-tourney selections
and recipients of trophies were :
John Richart, Nescopeck; Roland
Antolick, Foster Township; Ernest
Widmann, Westmoreland; Charles
Weidensault, Ashland; Corbert
Sydlowski, Dickson City ; Teddy
Frizt, Marion Catholic; Leonard
Ludlnski, Mahanoy Twp.; Joseph
Washko, Edwardsville; and John
Miscall, Kingston.
Trophies went to both top team
and runnerup and medals to each
of the all-tourney selections.
. Scott Township High School

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THINK NOW
ABOUT
YOUR FUTURE

college undergraduate, to think
about your future—and then to
do something about it. Check now
on your eligibility for the Marine
Corps Platoon Leaders Class.
Six-week trainin g periods take
place during part or two summer
vaca ti ons , but there are no military requirements during the
academic year. All members are
granted military deferment.
Graduation from college is followed by a commission as a second lieutenant in the Marine
Reserve. During a tour of active
dirty, you'll have the opportunity to earn a regular Marine
commission.
For more details on the Marine
Corp s Platoon Leaders Classwri t e
the Commandant of the Marine
Corps (Code DIC), Washington
25, D.C., or see the Marine Officer
Procurement Officer the next time
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The Reformed College Youth
Fellowship, which is one of the
smaller denominational groups on
the campus in number, is not the
group to take a back seat in
spirit and readiness to work. Last
year they sold Easter Eggs to help
them out financially, and had a
net profit of . $35. This year they
are again selling Easter eggs. This
is the chance for each male student
to get a pound egg for his girl with
her name on it, and at the same
time help out the Fellowship. Eggs
can be ordered from any member
of the group.
The fellowship, which meets
each second and fourth Wednesday
of the month, will not hold any
meetings until after Lent . All
members of the Fellowship have
the opportunity of attending the
Family Night of the church, which
is held each first Wednesday of
the month . At this Family Night
each family in the church brings
a favorite dish and there is lots
to eat for everyone. The college
students like this for two reasons:
One, there's plenty of good homecooked food for everyone ; and 2,
it doesn't cost a cent. All Reformed
students who haven't been to any
meetings yet had better come
around and see what they 're
missing.

130 E. Main St.

HARDWARE and
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Pucky drinks Ballentine 'cause it watches the beltline. ( Claims he's
losing a pound a day!) Joe Kwak must be trying to smoke his excess
away. He even used his empty bottle refunds to buy eighteen cartons
of Chesterfields. Of course, it was the day they were selling for half
price. Oh well, some people miss the boat; and others buy two tickets.
Here we go giving secrets away again, but it's too good to keep. Jensen, Jean Robinson, and Ellie Evans are conspiring against Miss Keefer.
The weapon is an old, beat-up book of their own. The battle ground is,
as you 've probably guessed, the library. They 're going to ask for all the
latest Shakespearian books that are available and take them to a table
in the corner. These books, stacked in a neat pile, will serve as the
fort. Behind them, they will as slowly and as noisily as possible proceed
to rrrrrip pages from the weapon . Can't you picture the results ?
Ask Paul Mazer how to fail a course in one easy question. He managed to do it by asking his Health instructor if it wasn't better to have
halitosis than not to have any breath at all? ? ?
We'd like to linger longer, but it's costing us money—we've already
had seven cokes, two hoagies, one order of fren ch fries wit h two f ork s,
and five glasses of water to wash it down. Besides, we can tell by the
bored expression on your face that it's time to say goo-bye.

Youth Fellowship
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hoagies. That is, if we can see through the spots on the paper—pardon
our French... dressing. The juke box is playing the beautiful???!
"Ballad of Davy Crockett." Don't turn up your nose, it wasn't our
nickel. "Wiggy" and Mrs. G. are having a friendly little fist fight over
who will win the election. When they start throwing booths, we're
leaving. They promised to serve the new pres. a wood float on the house
(a toothpick in a glass of HPO) Pretty sporty o*f them, don't you think ?
Anything for free advertising!
How about that crazy talent show! And Dior thinks he's original!!
That was a cute outfit Rusty Miller was wearing, but why didn 't she
wear the rest of it? Honestly, Rusty, you've got the rosiest little knees.
To think our mothers wore those sexy things in public. It's times like
these that make us wonder why we can't wear "B" shorts.
Nancy Snyder has been wearing ear muffs lately. Could it be because
a certain "Slim" gentleman has been going around breathing in girls'
ears. Any of you other girls with sensitive lobes had better follow
Nancy's example.
All kinds of apologies to our "mother" for letting the cat out of the
bag. But don't worry, Arnie, we just got some inside info on Hoch's
shipment of paddles, and he has other ideas. We aren't going to give his
secrets away, but the noisemakers in North Hall would be wise to carry
their dictionaries in the seat of their knickers. Either way it may be
rough sitting!
Attention! You can cure your roommate of snoring by good advice,
co-operation, kindness, and by stuging an old sock in his mouth!!
The night watchman has been having a hard time keeping up with
all his jobs. Lately he's been devoting most of his time to chasing people
off the grass and seems to be neglecting his back-campus chores—
unless Sunday is his day off . We just happened to look out the window
about 2:00 a.m. and there, right in front of our innocent eyes . . . we'd
like to tell you all the gory details, but we're not squealers.
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