The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, May 9, 1946 Page: 2 of 4
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Mother's Day
In all of our minds a mother represents tenderness, comprehension,
and sympathy—hut she can be compared with a hundred different wonder-
ful things for each of the letters in her name.
A mother ts as a MOUNTAIN because her understanding notably ex-
tends above her surroundings.
She is the feminine modern personification of ODYSSEUS who is
Tvclllfnown lor his craft, wisdom, an eloquence.
A mother is like a revolving TURNSTILE. She is a post with extend-
ed arms which touch all the persons who enter the gateway to ilfe that she
guards:-•
Mothers like the HEARTH, are a living symbol of the home.
EMERALDS hold but small value in comparison with that of a moth-
er—but it may be said that both have been seen sparkling.
ROCKLIKE is she who serves as one of firmness for our refuge of
defense.
"Honor thy father and thy mother, as the Lord Cod hath command-
ed thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with
thee, in the land which the Lord thy Cod giveth thee."
Deut. 5: 16
Commendation
Several weeks ago a series of articles appeared in The
Thresher bringing to light-the situation concerning the bayou
which crosses the southern p^ft of our campus. The Thresher
attempted to point out the facts and do its utmost toward elimi-
nating, improving of whatever was necessary to remove the
menace which the bayou, in it present condition, presented.
It was plainly seen that something could be done if only
something would be done. A careful investigation of the facts
was undertaken and a series of events took place which led to
the desired results.
May we commend the Board of Trustees on their action
to see that something would be done. It was through their ef-
forts that the final result was attained. c
Let us look forward to the completion of the project and
be thankful that the situation shall soon be corrected.
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Lollygagging
For a school with Rice Institute's high standards too much
lollygagging has been going on in the cloisters of the Adminis-
tration Building. Now lollygagging of a less serious nature is
not to be frowned upon; far from it. For this is Spring, a young
man's fancy and all that sort of thing. But the point is «that
would-be-lollygaggers should lollygag elsewhere on the campus
not on the steps to the president's office.
It might give distinguished visitors of Dr. Houston a bad
impression of Rice to see couples sprawled helter-skelter on the
steps at the sides of Sallyport. After all, Sallport is the main en-
trance to the Administration Building.
At this time of the year the campus is very beautiful. Its
many tree shaded walks induce a restful aspect to strollers. So
it is suggested that hand-holders utilize these paths—not the
steps to the president's office.—R.F.F.
ROBERT H. RAY CO.
Gravity Meter Surveys and Interpretation
Foreign and Domestic
ROGERS-RAY, Inc.
Seismic Surveys—Foreign and Domestic
608 National Standard Bldg.—Houston, Texas
Robert H. Ray '25, Sam D. Rogers, Jack C. Pollard '25
I,ehiffb
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6545
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"Harpo" Gray was so drunk he
wag even dancing with EB's. (this
by courtesy of J. L. Koch).
Joe Koch had a great time at the
dance playing nursemaid to Shee-
han. Woods, Martin, and Lucky.
Jetta, Marthan, and Betty Blount
were overheard humming bawdy
ballads recently in the THRESHER
office.
It is understood that the Ad.
Building parking lot got quite a
workout Saturday night after the
dance.
Certain students are presenting
apples to their Chem 100 lab assist-
ant—no doubt with the purpose of
finding what is present in their
unknowns.
This -column is going to the dogs,
whyinhell doesn't a good scandal
pop up.
Operator, 1st class, Lewis didn't
have a date Saturday night; except
perhaps with that babe at Bill Will-
iams' that gets off at 3 a.m.
The Navy was just slightly in the
minority at the dance Saturday
night. Suffering from an overdose
of "Spring Fever" were old Riceites
like Hoot Thomas, Billy Meritt,
Wally Wysocki, and Hollis Rodgers.
Woody is going to run into trou-
ble now that Sara is back, and he's
restricted. He was doing so well,
too. Joe Morledge has been asking
many leading questions about her.
With the big Navy dance just
a week away there are still many
guys scurrying around for dates.
Any girls with the following quali-
fications: a convertible, a father
who has plenty of Scotch, smokes
Camels and will bring a carton,
loves to court,"and is willing to
carry their date home; get in touch
with Joe Teamon or Don Scharlach
in Room S04 South Hall.
Slim and the boys really knocked
themselves out during intermission
Saturday night. Too bad Bob Flagg
wasn't there to hear what real
music was like.
It was evident at the Rally Club
picnic that Mickey goes stag to
have fun with the other guy's dates.
Don't worry though, fellows, he's
harmless as long as the girl is pack-
ing a six-shooter.
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HOUSTON RETURNS—
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who spoke highly of students from
Rice.
Dr. Houston was in New York
for one day, but he spent his time
finishing a job in which he was en-
gaged during the war.
His last stop was in Cleveland
where he spoke to the Cleveland
Physics Society.
Dr. Houston says his trip was
very enjoyable.
The Thresher
Entered as second class matter,
October 17, 1916, at &e post office
in Houston, Texas, under the act of
March 8, 1879. Subscription price:
by mail, one year 75 cents.
Editor D. L. Anderson
Assistant Editor R. F. Flagg
Business Manager .... M. L. Simpson
Sports Editor Bob Miville
Cartoonist Bill Atkinson
RECORD HITS
"Laughing on the Outside"
, Dinah Shore
"The Gypsy"—Jan Garber
"Prisoner of Love"
Perry Como
"Carl's Booa
Frankie
1201
Main
(MAN'S
Clubs and Society
Mr, and Mrs. James C. Powell an-
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Kathryn Marion, to Will-
iam A. Plaskett, Jr., son of Mr,
and Mrs. William A. Plaskett of
Fredericktown, Missouri. Both Katy
and Bill are Rice students. Katy is
a member of the PAL8, and Bill
will receive his commission in June.
After everyone finished the very
delicious ehow served by Theresa
Vietti's parents, President Paul
Barth of Hie Canterbury Club dis-
cussed the big deal of throwing a
big, hairy party sometime in the
future.
The Girls' Club entertained Fri-
day at the home of Audry Clark
with a luncheon and bridge party.
They are making plans for other
parties in the future.
Miss Lauralee Fedfield, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Redfield was
married recently to Harrie Gray
Swinford, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harrie Gray Swinford. Both the
bride and groom are Rice gradu-
ates.
The Menorah society is planning
a picnic for May 26th. Details will
be announced later.
Miss Peggy Janet Pfeffer, daugh-
ter of Adolph L. Pfeffer, was nay.
ried recently to Robert A. J. Daw-
son. Peggy graduated from Rioe and
was a member of the E.B's.
Mr. and Mrs. Buford G. Henry
announce the engagement of their
daughter, Catherine Warren Henry,
to Ensign James Philip Anthony,
Jr., USNR, of Colorado Spring,
Colo. Catherine, who graduated re-
cently was a member of the OWLS
and "Jopo" received his commission
in the Naval Reserve at Rice,
The Rice Chapter of the TEXAS
COLLEGIATE ACADEMY OF
SCIENCE will hold its regular
meeting on Monday, May 13, at 8;00
p.m. in the Chemistry Lecture Hall.
Dr. W. 0. Milligan, Assistant Pro-
fessor of Chemistry, will talk on
X-rays and Crystal Structure. His
discussion will be illustrated by
slides.
All science majors, pre-meds, and
engineers are urged to join the Rice
Chapter. Membership entitles you
to you a one year memberships
the National Senior Academy after
graduation. We would like to sea
all prospective members at the next
meeting.
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... by wire
and radiolMI
Maybe you've thought of the Bell
* Telephone System as using only
wires. It uses and pioneers in
radio too.
Radio waves are used to carry
your voice across the seas to tele-
phones in other lands ... across
water barriers here at home.;. to
vessels plying inland waters and
toships out at sea. And before too
long, radio links will provide tele-
phone service for cars and trucks.
Radio relay systems that will
carry long distance messages from
city to city are now in the advanced
experimental stage.
In every case the Bell System
uses the kind of transmission, wire
or radio, that provides the best
service for the most people.
BELL TELEPHONE SYSTEM
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