The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, October 7, 1949 Page: 1 of 8
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VOLUME THIRTY-SEVEN
Number Three
HOUSTON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1949
Entered as second class mailing matter, October 17, 1916, at the Post Office, Houston, under the act of March 3, 1879.
STUDENT'S HOUSE BOMBED
Weak Tea Party Held
By Guidance Group;
Freshmen Impressed
by Ted Cornelia
The Senior Commons was the setting for a formal tea
party given Monday evening at 7:00 by the New and Better
Freshman Guidance Committee in honor of Messers Raymond
Lankford and Farrell Fulton. Although engraved invitations
were received and accepted by the guests of honor they failed
to appear.
Five Alumni Pul
On New Board
t Homicide Squad And
Sheriff Investigate
The decorations' committee, led by
Chris Partige and Sam Pieper, used
the theme of crossed brooms hung
on the wall lights for the decora-
tions. One of the broom's handles
was symbolically broken in half.
Less Hauger, who was impeccably
drsesed in a tuxedo, politely greet-
ed the guests at the door and re-
quested them to sign the guest book.
Due to lack of time for preparation
and scarcity of funds the only form
of stationery that could be found for
the guest book was doubled toilet
tissue.
The freshmen guests, after hav-
ing signed the guest book were in-
War Orphans Will
Get Scholarships
Rice Institute will cooperate with
War Orphans Scholarships Inc. in
awarding scholarships to the sons
and daughters of American war vet-
erans. Although there will be no
such scholarships at Rice during
the coming academic year, more
than 100 orphans have already been
provided educational advantages
through the efforts of this organi-
zation in working with schools and
colleges in the United States.
According to James C. Morehead,
assistant to the president, there is
troduced to the many in the receiv- a possibility that there will be a
ing line*. The sixteen members of the number of these scholarships given
line ,were the section leaders who during the 1950-51 academic year,
formerly reigned over the brutal and War Orphans, Inc. was establish-
sadistic Monday night prayer meet- e(* in 1943. William E. McKenney,
of New York, the president, stated
that the problem of providing high-
er education for war orphans is
increasing each year. Even with
scholarships and state aid, many stu-
dents would still have a difficult
time financially. The organization
provides them with the necessary
financial aid.
Mr. McKenney anticipates estib-
lishing additional aid in the form of
a fund known as "My Dad's Fund"
which would permit war orphans to
obtain the necessaty money to at-
tain the full realization of Ameri-
can collegiate life.
"We estimate," said Mr. • Mc-
Kenney, "that there will be 100,000
war orphans. Some may not want
to attend college, but War Orphans
Scholarships is preparing to pro-
ings. Among the most infamous of
these gentlemen were Gordon Baker,
Bill Shockly, Neal Cotton, Lyle Per-
rigo, and Tom Frye.
Neal Lacy, who also was dressed
in a tuxedo, officiated at the mam-
oth caldron of delicious tea. He
poured for the guests in a most po-
lite and gentelmanly manner. Sev-
eral of the guests were overheard
complimenting him on his courte-
sies.
Entertainment for the evening
was furnished by the accomplished
pianist, Jerry Stevens. In keeping
with the formality of the affair he
wore white gloves while he played.
Mr. Stevens played several religious
hymns to remind the guests of the
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Engineer Society Meet
Will Feature Movie
The regular meeting of the En-
gineering Society Tuesday, October
11, will feature a movie, "Gas Goes
to Market," by the Tennessee Gas
Transmission Company. This is the
first showing of this recent Holly-
wood picture in Houston, and Pres-
ident Jeff Campbell says it is high-
ly commendable. The dance commit-
tee for the "Engineer" will be form-
ed at this meeting in Anderson Hall,
room 110.
New members and visitors as well
as old members are welcome. This
meeting will be of particular im-
portance to Freshmen Engineers.
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ASCE Will Meet
The ASCE will hold its first meet-
ing of the year on Thursday, October
6, at 4:30 p.m. in M.L. 210. All fresh-
men, sophomore and junior civil en-
gineers are invited to attend.
In a move which will bring alumni
into closer contact with Institute
affairs, Rice's board of trustees has
named an alumnus as a member and
created a board of governors, four
of whom are alumni.
Harry C. Hanszen, chairman of
the board, announced that J. New-
ton Rayzor, who graduated from
Rice in 1917, will be a life trustee
succeeding Harry C. Weiss, late
president of the Humble Oil and Re-
fining Company.
A Houston attorney, Mr. Rayzor
is also president of Butcher-Arthur
Inc., oil producers and shippers.
The board of governors is com-
posed of the 7 trustees and 8 addit-
ional men appointed for 4 year
terms. The enlarged group will
bring to Institute affairs a broaden-
ed view and wider representation
Crude bombs were exploded Fri-
day night and early Sunday morning
Library Microfilm
Collection Grows
at the homes of Raymond Lankford,.
and Farrell Fulton, junior and sen-
ior representatives to the Student
Council respectively.
A ten inch cardboard tube was
| used to make the bomb whic ex-
ploded in front of Fulton's house
rp. T,, 'at 5406 Pine St. at 9:30 p.m. Fri-
The Library microfilm collection I 1 '
has recently received microfilms ofi a^,', , .
the Draper Manuscript, The 486 , The explos.on oecured at Lank-
volumes of manuscript material on ford s, ho"f 3^5 Sunday mom-
Southern 41 Western history, owned | L^°rd^ ™ j!fr
by State Historical Society of Wis-
consin, have long been famous as
one of the finest collections of
source material in the whole field;
of American history. . ...
As a member of the Oak Ridge 'T,h® bomTb eroded m a white ball
ened by an automobile as it drove
up. Soon after she heard the motor
start up, then came the blast. The
explosion was very loud, waking
people up as far as six blocks away.
Institute of Nuclear Studies, Rice offire- Lankford saw the flash and
recevies a complete file of Atomic j then heard the explosion. The smoke
from Houston citizens "and Especially 5""™ Commission
the Rice alumni.
The 8 who have accepted the
first appointments are Robert P.
documents, jfrom the bomb filled both Lank-
ford's room and that of his par-
i Files of these and other pamphlet
!materials are housed in the Science |fts- Damages resulted from the.
force of the concussion. A stack
pany; and Robert H. Ray, geologist.
The 4 alumni are Mr. Allen, who
received his BE in EE in 1926 and
Mr. Fendley who received his BA in
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Campanile Photos
Gloria Wilson announced yester-
day that beauty and favorite pic-
tures will be taken at Gregg's Stud-
io, 125 West Alabama, through Sat-
urday, October 22. Appointments
may be made in the Student Lounge
and must be made at least two days
before the appointment date desir-
ed. If no one is sitting at the Camp-
anile table in the Lounge, appoint-
ments may be made by contacting
vide a college education to all who j Gloria, Goonie Harris, Lee Mary
Want it and trade school training. Parker, Coletta Ray, Casey Croom,
to others." ior Jean Ingram.
. . , . „ „ . Reference Office and may be con-. ,
first appointments are Kobert r application to Mr. Webb. j of boxes in Lankford's parents' room
Doherty, president of the National , , *;i~iwas knocked down and the front
Bank of Commerce, Walter L. Go,- «- < «- House
ston, oilman; John S. Ivy, geologist; next door.. A furrow ten inches
Harmon Whittington, of Anderson- * s fh llong and two inches deep was dug
Clayton Company; Herbert Allen, of mm film as well as 'into the terrace lot and the lawn
0 T xxt i „ T~i • m jection of lb mm. film as well as
Cameron Iron Works; Francis T. ^ ^ ^ f.]m ^Surrounding the runner of the drive-
Fendley, Humble Oil and Refining Music Roomj^J where the bomb was as
Company purchasing agent; Le .s ^ ^ ^ sc„rched. Fragments of the Fals-
E. Garfield of Hughes Tool Com- ^ ^ ^ app,icatlon t0 Miss taff beer can in which the bomb
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Helen Chillman, Music and Fine
Arts Librarian.
Three record booths are now
available; two of the booths are
equipped for 33 1/3 R.P.M. records,
while the other is for 45 R.P.M.
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Mexican Consul To
Speak At Emerson
NR0TC Schedules
Exams in December
The fourth competitive examina-
tion for the Navy's College Train-
ing Program has been set for De-
The Emerson So~ciety~wiH meet!cember 3- Th(! examination will be
Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m'. in the'°Pen to hl^h sch°o1 seniors and
home of the sponsors, Mr. and Mrs.
Warner Mills, 1123 Banks, Apt. 4
After dinner, Louis Zarilla, Mexican
, .„ , ii-inj. government expense and will be
vice-consul, will speak on "Education ; . . * 1
„ . „ „ ,. . commissioned as Navy or Marine
in Mexico'. Group discussion will i , j
graduates between 17 and 21.
Scholarship winners will be given
four years of college education at
follow the talk. While the organi
zation is sponsored by the Unitarian
j Corps officers when they graduate.
Quotas have been assigned to each
section of the country on the basis
Owl Club Was
Enjoyment of
Early this fall, the Owl Club, an organization of Rice
Alumni and Rice Institute friends, was formed. Its purpose was
to promote closer fellowship between Rice Institute supporters
and the greater enjoyment of all athletics at the Institute.
Wendel D. Ley, class of '32, will serve as temporary chair-
man of the group until regular
officers are elected. The initial
meeting was held Tuesday, Sep-
tember 13, eleven days before the
first game. Members will be noti-
fied at a later date of the meeting
place and hour.
This group, open to all Rice alum-
nae and Institute friends, will meet
with the coaching staff one night
each week on the campus during the
highly interesting program on foot-
ball and other sports. Coach Jess
Neely will be there to lead the dis-
cussion, and Joe Davis, Cecil Grigg,
Charlie Moore, Red Bale, Emmett
Brunson, Don Suman, Eddie Woj-
ecki, Quinn Connelly and Hall Stock-
bridge will be on hand to introduce
players, tell stories of the practice
sessions, demonstrate coaching
season for football movies and* a methods, and describe the games.
Church, membership is open to any , . , . ^
... , , TT .. . „ i of the number of nigh school stu-
one with liberal ideas and Unitarian , ®
,. , . ,. .. dents in the areas, lhose who pass
or Congregational inclinations. \
___ " : ! the aptitude test will take physical
examinatioins and be interviewed.
Finally, the names of those who
are recommended after the aptitude
test, the physical, and the inter-
view, are given to territorial selec-
tion committees, composed of
"prominent citizens and naval of-
ficers."
The Navy expects to grant about
2000 scholarships beginning in the
Fall of 1950. The selected students
will be assigned to an NROTC unit
Formed For Greater
Institute Athletics
Many a fan watching the ball
throughout the contest misses the
strategy that leads up to a key
play; for example, the intricate foot- in one of 52 colleges and universi-
work, the details of blocking and ties across the country
feinting, the artful deception that
makes gains possible. How often
have we wished for scouting reports
on forthcoming opposition? What
is the secret of Mustang strength?
How well might those new Aggie
backs run ? What should we look
for in the Longhorn line ? How about
Baylor, the Razorbacks, T. C. U.-
If the student is accepted by the
college, he will be appointed a Mid-
shipman. Tuition, books, and fees
will be paid for by the government.
In addition, the student will receive
$50.00 a month for the four-year
period.
After graduation from college,
he must serve on active duty for
What happens when they "mouse- two years. After that time, he may
trap" your tackle ? When does the i either remain on active duty or
center drop back on defense ? How j transfer to the reserve and return
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The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, October 7, 1949, newspaper, October 7, 1949; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth230817/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.