The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, March 13, 1953 Page: 3 of 4
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Friday, March 13, 1953
THE R ED BIRD
Page Three
Library Offers
Students Many
Exciting Books
A thorough introduction to the
literary era of the 1920’s is pre-
sented in John K. Hutchens’ book,
The American Twenties. It con-
tains novels, drama, poetry, short
stories, and general nonfiction of
that era.
For those interested in modern
dance, we recommend The Borzai
Book of Modern Dance by Mar-
garet Lloyd. Actually a history
of modem dance, it also gives the
live's of some of the great danc-
ers, and shows the differences be-
tween modern dance and other
forms of dancing.
A new play by - W. Somerset
Maugham is The Constant Wife.
The story of a wife winning back
her playboy husband, it has a
witty and wise dialogue with
some very good characteriza-
tions.
Along the fiction line is Love
for Lydia, a novel by H. E. Bates.
A love story with an English
setting, it tells of a child growing
into womanhood and the love she
shares with Richardson.
Draw Near To Battle by Jere
Wheelwright is a fictious work
with a historic twist. As a result
of a plot against Napoleon, a
young man is forced to serve in
the great leader’s army. His
battle experience, as well as his
adventures in Paris, are told. Of
course, there are women involved
—the Dresden doll Cecilie, and a
childhood sweetheart, Cary.
If you’re looking for a book on
college life, here’s one right down
your alley. Stub, a College Rom-
ance by Margueritte Harmon Bro
is an entertaining tale of a young
college boy, his roommates, his
girlfriends. It is filled with his
experiences with professors, class-
es, clubs, bull sessions, dates, and
the adjustments he has to make.
A novel by Evelyn Wells, The
Gentle Kingdom of Giacomo, is
the story of an old lover of flow-
ers, his beautiful granddaughter,
Tosca, and her romance.
—by Beverly Boozier
Beaumont Student Hurt
In Auto Accident
Miss Marion Duke, sophomore
Music Education major from
Beaumont, suffered a slight brain
concussion as the result of an
auto accident 4 miles west of
Cleveland, Texas Sunday after-
noon. Miss Duke was a passen-
ger along with three other Lamar
students and Mrs. J. A. Teal,
chaperon. The other passengers,
Cherry Lee Barrett, Mary Lou
French, and Wanda Cruse, all
music majors from Beaumont,
were uninjured.
The accident took place while
the students were returning from
Texas A & M, where they had
performed at a BSU banquet.
Letters from
Readers . . .
A Letter to all members of Red
Shirts and Skirts
Dear Comrades:
Last Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. in
room 204-S, we held a regular
scheduled meeting. Said meeting
was attended by TEN members
only. This means that there were
not enough members present to
carry on some of the most impor-
tant business that we have had
this semester. Anyone must ad-
mit that this is a lousy showing
for an organization that could
(and would) be the strongest on
the Lamar Tech campus if the
membership were to co-operate a
little more and help make it so.
At this meeting we ten members
took it upon ourselves to elect
Mary Elizabeth Grey our secre-
tary until the end of the semest-
er. Also, we discussed three con-
stitutional amendments and voted
to support them at our next re-
gularly scheduled meeting when
they will be brought up to. a vote.
Mrs. Gentry discussed plans for
our activity on Career Day and
got a few volunteers to help
handle the multitude of tasks
that are to be done then. I must
ask you to, see her today or Mon-
day and register your name with
her if you would like to partici-
pate then. Our next meeting will
be held TUESDAY, MARCH 24,
in ROOM 204-S and ALL mem-
bers are urgently requested to
attend. Attendance at this meet-
ing is exceptionally important to
YOU as the future policies of the
RED SHIRTS AND SKIRTS are
to be drastically changed and if
you are absent without having
some member report why you are
absent, you may have your privi-
leges of membership removed per-
manently ... If you know of any-
body (including second semester
Freshmen) who would like to be-
come a member and who, in your
estimation, would make us a
good member, please bring their
name only to this meeting with
you. Now, PLEASE, let’s all
pitch in and make RED SHIRTS
AND SKIRTS the grand organi-
zation that it inherently is and
should be consistently.
Ted Brandt,
Vice Pres.
Mr. Reese Martin
Makes PEP Speech
Reese Martin, city park and
recreation director for Beaumont,
spoke to the Physical Education
Professional Club of Lamar Tech
at its regular meeting Monday.
Mr. Martin explained the or-
ganization of Beaumont’s city
parks and recreational facilities,
the work of the recreation direct-
or and his staff and their respon-
sibilities. He also pointed out
opportunities for physical educa-
tion majors in recreational work.
That’s right! In the U. S. Air Force, it’s not the
size of the man in the fight—it’s the size of the
FIGHT in THE man! And Aviation Cadets must have
plenty of it. For Cadet training is rugged. If you’re
good enough . . . tough enough . .. smart enough ...
if you can take it while you’re learning to dish it
out, you can have one of the most fascinating careers
in the world. You’ll be equipped to fly the latest,
hottest planes. You’ll be prepared to take your
position as an executive, both in military and com-
mercial aviation as well as in industry. And while
you’re helping yourself you’ll be helping your country.
WIN YOUR WINGS! It takes little over a
year to win your wings as a Pilot or Aircraft
Observer (N avigator, Bombardier, Radar Operator
or Aircraft Performance Engineer). But at the end
of your training you graduate as a 2nd Lieutenant
in the Air Force, with pay of $5,300.00 a year.
ARB YOU ELIGIBLE? To qualify as an Aviation
Cadet, you must have completed at least two years
of college. This is a minimum requirement—
it’s best if you stay in school and graduate. In
addition, you must be between 19 and 26 years,
unmarried, and in good physical condition.
New Aviation Cadet Training Classes Begin Every Few Weeks!
HERE’S WHAT TO DO:
1. Take a transcript of your college credits and a copy of
your birth certificate to your nearest Air Force Base or
Recruiting Station. Fill out the application they give you.
2. If application is accepted, the Air Force will give you a
physical examination.
3* Next, you take a written and manual aptitude test.
4. If you pass your physical and other tests, you will be
scheduled for an Aviation Cadet training class. The
Selective Service Act allows you a four-month deferment
while waiting class assignment.
WHERE TO GET MORE DETAILS:
Visit your nearest Air Force Base, Air Force Recruiting Officer, or
your nearest Air Force ROTC unit. Or write to: Aviation Cadet,
Headquarters, U. S. Air Force, Washington 25, D. C.
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Pitts, Henry. The Redbird (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 20, Ed. 1 Friday, March 13, 1953, newspaper, March 13, 1953; Beaumont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth499565/m1/3/: accessed June 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lamar University.