The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 4, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 23, 1944 Page: 4 of 4
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By Ellen Picton
Bill Davis, 0. C., having completed
candidate school training at Camp
Sibert, Alabama, entered O. C. S.
at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland,
where he is now stationed. Bill ex-
pects to receive his commission on
3 February of next year.
Ensign Clinton S. Quinn, class of
'44, has been on an L. S. T. in the
South Pacific for several months.
After having participated in the in-
vasion of Leyte, he ran into Addi-
New Orleans, Howard was on hand
to see some of his former team-
mates. After the war, he is anxious
to complete his education and foot-
ball eligibility at Rice.
Ensign Billy Sklpwith flew home
for a few days' leave last week and
visited on the campus. After receiv-
ing his commission 31 May, he was
stationed on a D. E., the "U.S.S
Bostwick." Billy has been to Africa,
Puerto Rico and Bermuda on his
voyages.
John B. Mackenzie, A. S., U. S. N.
R., is in Midshipmen's school at Cor
non McElroy, Charles Hagemeier and nell University, Ithaca, N. Y. John
many other boys of his class. Clin-
ton .says it appears as if all East
Hall has moved out there and even
though it is not as easy as it used
to lie at school, the Rice boys still
manage to get together.
Howard ('. Uodgers, SA(D) 2/c,
h; stationed at the Naval Air Sta-
tion in Pensacola, Florida. Recently,
v/hen the Owls played Tulane in
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P. S. A. will meet today at 12:15
in A-House. Dr. Stuart will speak
ai the meeting.
Friday at 12:45 the Girls' Club
will hold open house for freshmen
and new members. Miss Lane will
address the club. All girls are in-
vited to attend. The club is sponsor-
ing entertainment at A-House next
Wednesday. 2!) November at 8:00. j
A short skit, entitled "Sleeping
Beauty," will be presented by the j
members. It will no doubt be a riot. '
Vesper service will be held Sun-
day, 26 November, at 6:30 p. m. in
Palmer chruch by the Canterbury
Club. Bishop Quin will speak and
refreshments will be served.
The M. S. U. is inviting all Meth-
odist to make special plans to at-
tend their luncheon that will be held
at the next meeting, Tuesday, 28
November, at 12:15. A musical pro-
gram is planned for the occasion.
The Student Religious Council will
.hold a special Thanksgiving service
next Wednesday, 29. November, at
12:15, in Palmer church for all those
Who wish to attend.
The toy hospital, which is spon-
sored by the B. S. U. each year be-
fore Christmas, is now under way.
AM toys that are gathered are re-
paired by the members, painted, and
sent to the needy children to add a
■little joy to their barren Christmas
Bring any old toys you mig-ht have
to the BSC office.
received his degree in Chemical En-
gineering from Rice in October and
was then sent to his present address.
The only person he has seen up there
that has a familiar face is Ensign
Wendell Williams.
Ensign Bob Tull has visited on the
campus the last few days during
his leave. He recently returned from
the North Pacific.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Convincing evidence of the divine
inspiration of the words and letters
of flie Bible will be presented at the
meeting of the Rice Bible Forum
next Wednesday evening, 29 Novem-
ber at 7:30 in Senior Commons, ac-
cording to H. M. Morris, instructor
in Civil Engineering at Rice, who
will be the speaker. The title of the
lecture will be "Absolute Mathe-
matical Proof of the Verbal Inspira-
tion of Scripture."
Skeptics are especially invited to
this meeting, as well as Christian
students whose faith in the veracity
of the Word of God needs strength-
ening. Extra chairs will be provid-
ed .for the countless numbers certain
to come.
RECORD HITS
White Christmas—Bing Crosby
Til! Then—Mills Bros.
I Dream of You—Andy Russell
The Very Thought of You—
Kitty Carlisle
The fine arts division of fehe parks
and recreation department- is com
pleting plans for the annual Tree of
Light program, tentatively set for
19 December.
The Christmas story will be pre-
sented in tableaux, with a combined
chorus singing well-known carols,
and Malotte's musical setting for
"The Lord's Prayer" as the- grand
finale.
Miss Winnie Crawford and Mrs
Coralie Gregory Wood, in charge of
this year's pageant, are especially
interested in securing the help and
cooperation of the younger people.
Mrs. Wood emphasized particularly
her desireifer Rice students-to take
some part in this civic program dur
ing the Christmas holidays. Anyone
wishing to participate in the cere
mony, either in the drama or music
division, is asked to call the depart-
ment, Capitol 9371, station 244.
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Ladies Ready to Wear
Ail faculty members and students
interested in attending the Twelfth
Annual State Conference of the
Texas Society for Mental Hygiene
are asked to keep open the dates of
March 8 and 9, 1945, and are urged
to make very early reservations.
The Conference this year will be
held in Austin, with General Head-
quarters in the Driskill Hotel.
General Conference themes this
year will be "Mental Hygiene in
Everyday Living. Developing a
Mental Hygiene Charter for Texas."
Because the 49th Texas Legisla-
ture will be in session at the time
of the Conference, a shortage of
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By Margie Repass
We members of the "young hope-
ful" set, especially the feminine half,
are in for a special treat this week
at the major theaters. Said treat for
the gals comes in the form of (1)
Alan Ladd and (2) Van (sigh) John-
son, while the boys may observe
Ann Sothern as the notorious
"Maisie"—personally she doesn't in-
terest me, but then it's all a matter
of taste.
"Three Men in White," the screen
feature at the Metropolitan, stars
that beautiful, gorgeous, wonderful
. . . sorry, Charlie . . ..Van Johnson,
who lends his disturbing presence to
the ether-filled corridors of a hos-
pital. (Pardon me while I enthusi-
astically break a leg.) Lionel Bar-
rymore and Marilyn Maxwell fur-
nish support, though I can't see that
it's needed. On the stage, just as
if they need an added attraction, Jan
Garber and his band will make with
the moosic. Other features of inter-
est include Nan Rae and Mrs. Wa-
terfall, comic inquiring reporter
team from the Kate Smith radio
show; the Cotton sisters; and Jack
Durante, Broadway gag man and
witicist extraordinary. Garber's new
orchestra is made up of men from
other name bands disorganized by
the draft, and it has made quite a
record for itself at places of note
like the Hollywood Palladium.
"And Now Tomorrow," starting
at the Majestic today, features Alan
Ladd and Loretta Young in the lead
roles. This is the screen adaptation
of Rachel Field's story about a poor
little rich girl who recovers from a
long-standing and supposedly incur-
able affliction and finds herself in
love with her doctor. Said medic
(Mr. Ladd) is from the other side of
the tracks and consequently doesn't
fit into Miss Young's social set.
Susan Hayward and Barry Sullivan
share supporting honors in this pic,
wlfich from all accounts is very en-
tertaining, with Mr. Ladd pitching
teh usual rough-and-tough woo.
"Maisie Goes to Reno," with Ann
Sothern as the inimitable Maisie,
began yesterday at the Loew's State.
In case you're wondering, she doesn't
go to Reno for the usual reason,
but to patch up a cracked romance
for a soldier pal. The trip involves
many complications, including dan-
gerous dealings with a gang of
crooks and a frame-up which nearly
lands her in jail. True to Maisie tra-
dition, the little heroine loses all ex-
cept the last round, but she comes
out a winner as usual. John Hodiak,
Tom Drake, Marta Linden, and Don-
ald Meek appear in the main sup-
porting roles.
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hotel space is anticipated. There-
fore, you are asked to stay with
friends in Austin, if possible, or to
reserve hotel space in groups of
threes and fours. Single rooms will
not be available.
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There will be a joint meeting of
the Christian students of the Rice
Institute and the University of
Houston on Monday, 27 November,
at 7:30 p. m. in Fellowship Hall of
the First Christian Church, Main at
Bell, for the purpose of organizing
a Christian Student Union here on
the Rice Campus, according to the
Rev. E. R. McWilliams, pastor of the
South End Christian Church.
Rover Scout meeting will be held
at 7:30 today, Chemistry Lecture
Hall, to elect officers and plan the
program.
ARKANSAS TRAVELER
The Arkansas Traveler: Large
numbers of Arkansas co-eds are de-
serting the campu# .after the picture
of Rice's coach, Jess Neely, wfyo
looks like Gary Cooper, appeared in
the Traveler last week. (Going into
the movies, Mr. Neely?) *
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By Grover N
Last week brought beck memories
of pre-war Institute happenings as
those Sharecroppers from A. & M.
renewed their traditional pre-game
attempts at taking over the campus.
The combination of alert civilian
students and ready Navy men proved
too much, however, and the Aggies
were thwarted in nearly all quar-
ters. They did succeed in hoisting a
flag on the fieldhouse flagpole,
which they then greased thoroughly.
This bit of skullduggery took place
Thursday night and was the first
of a series of incidents which were
to enliven the weekend's proceed-
ings.
The flag, a beautiful example of
the creative artistry being done at
College Station, flew gaily in the
breeze throughout Friday morning,
proclaiming brazenly (with accom-
panying illustration) "Beat Hell out
of Rice."
That greased pole foiled all early
attempts to remove the thing, but
the Aggies had not reckoned with
the Navy. A bosun's chair was
quickly rigged and Bill Merritt, who
is now looked upon as the Batman's
chief rival, was hoisted to the yard-
arm. After a good imitation of an
aerialist, he completed his lofty mis-
sion and returned joyfully to Mother
Earth. - ,
Next in the chain of events was
the hoisting of a stuffed Aggie uni-
form late Friday evening. This ter-
rible crime was nipped in the bud
by the alert Mr. G. L. (Laughing
Boy) Hermance, who must have
doubts as to the value of his Junior
Atlas physical training courses in
preparing Rice men to take care of
themselves.
Friday night proved very event-
ful 'too. Beginning with Rice's pep
rally and the appropriate disposal
of the Aggie flag, and followed by
the dispersal of an Aggie yell prac-
tice by some intrepid civilian stu-
dents (nameless here and evermore),
things ended up in the wee small
hours of the morning with a near-
battle on the campus between the
opposing forces. Police broke up
this little gathering — much too
early, many thought.
These preliminary engagements
set the stage for the main event
which took place Saturday between
halves.
In times like the present, such
actions seem very inappropriate, and
are indeed. However, if A. & M.'s
addled adolescents insist on looking
for trouble, there is nothing to do
but see that they get it. In this
connection special praise should be
given to those vigilant civilians,
freshmen especially, who stood
guard all night Friday and to those
new Navy men who turned out to
aid the old. Thanks, men.
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ATTENTION! ...
All You Rice Students
FOR A DELECTABLE MEAL
Come to A - HOUSE CAFETERIA
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