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MAROON AND GOLD
SATURDAY, JANUARY 15, 1944
Youth Steps Oat
By Gene “Paradoxical” Poe
3- 9.
Alusfc Notes
“KEEP JIVING ALL THE TIME.”
Ever hear that song? Well, we are
sure you have if you heard Dean Hud-
rnn 'J'hile he was on the stage in Bur
lington last week. He really plaved
some hot “Boogie” and some mellow
classics while he W'as putting on his
performance with the boys. If you
didn’t see him on the stage, maybe
you heard him on the air during that
time because he made several broad
casts while he was in town. It so
happened that George Davis. Bacil
Stpod. SniVe Harrell, and Yours Trulv
got to sit in on one of the broadcasts
and one of the half hour recordings
that the Hudson band made while
they were in the fair city. Later in
the evening we had'dinner with him
and each received an autographed pic
ture. Of course the pictures W'ere for
our best girl friends and not for us.
There was only one dedication made
during the broadcast and that was
"Close To You” for one of the charm
ing personalities here on compus.
All in all members of Hudson’s band
gave us the idea that they believed
Elon must be all right from the de
scription we gave of “Everything.” We
can truthfully say we think the Dean
Hudson band is plenty good. As Jim
my Boone, a freshman last year,
would say . . . “It is dead ready.”
What do you say we have a little
scandal now? That’s what you prob
ably prefer anyhow. To make a slow
beginning and a fast ending, we first
tell you of the prospective romance
of Bob Gaskins and Eleanor Barnwell
. . . Best of luck you two, we think you
are well paired.
Now for a word to A-S G. E.
Mack. Mack, it was nice to have you
remember us in your column last
week. As you said, when people
start making cracks about what you
write, then you at least know they
are reading what you write.
We wonder if Jackie Madden is
holding her own with Joe Franks
these days? It is rumored that Mary
Coxe is ready to take over where
Jackie leaves off if Joe gives her the
go sign. Forgive us, if we went wrong
on that. It may be that Joe just en
joys dating both of them. It’s a nice
game you got there, Joe. Either way
you play your cards you get a jack
pot.
We wonder why the student officers
of the air corps remain on campus
so much? Is it that they just like
the environment that much? •
Some of the cadets tell us that
every time A-S McDaniels starts
shaving, a crowd gathers around him.
Could it be that this handsome crea
ture has never grown a beard?
Here’s a word to the good-looking
co-ed. A-S O’Rouke has been ask
ing for dates. He’s married, but we
can’t blame you for wishing that he
weren’t.
It’s mighty good to know that the
plans for the Freshman-Sophomore
Reception are underway. From what
we hear they plan to make it quite an
elaborate affair.
Now here is one for the little red
book. We have heard it rumored
that the girls at Oak Lodge can’t have
any more dates until the first of Feb
ruary. What’s wrong girls? Did you
keep your dates around too long one
night? Could be. |
The gang in the book store just
put us wise to what we consider a
perfect pair. They say Joyce Matth
ews and “Shiek” are seeing things the
same way these days. Nice going you
too. Here’s a word for you “Shiek”.
Matthews says she thinks you dance
divinely and that having you hold
her in your arms ain’t nothing to
laugh at.
Edna, Burg, Mae, and Frances, in
formed us that they., were writing a
book on “How To Dance” for Carl
Stumps. They also said anyone wish
ing to give information toward its
completition might do so, and that
it would be greatly appreciated. We
don’t know whether they think
Stumps needs it for personal use or
whether he wants to commercialize on
it.
So much for the scandal this time,
and we turn to the more serious side
of the picture.
It was impressive to see Doctor
Smith in his office working at 7:30 the
other morning. There are few other
people of his position in life who be
gin work at such an early hour in
the morning. We really admire you.
Doctor.
Our campus was a beautiful scene
last Sunday morning after Mother
Nature had done a work of art. No
(Stuff, the snow was beautiful and im-
Someone has said that when the
Elon.” She immediately turns to the
Elon.” she imediately turns to the
Eossin columns to read the latest
“G. I.” rumors. After mulling this idea
over at length, the following con
clusion has been reached: When seek
ing news about the C. T, D., the co
ed wishes to be amused and enter
tained and with true high-brow dis
dain she snubs such low-brow educa-
Uonal material as the editor may al
low to crep in.
Also it must be “G, I.’ and deciding
whether it is or not is the problem.
,\n article may be “G. I.” and still be
“Brass Hat.” in which case it can no
longer be effective. If in the opin
ion of the average soldier an article
is “G. I.”, it is suitable for print. In
case the copy isn’t, it is immediately
placed in the nearest “ircular file,”
One may remark that this column
may have a lot of room for Improve
ment, but in admitting that, it fol
lows that it is one consuming am
bition is to become the most “G, I,”
bit of newsprint in THE MAROON
AND GOLD.
There was considerable improve
ment in the social activities on our
side of the north-south sidewalk this
past week. First, the students re
turned from their extended holiday
and everyone will agree that the cor
ridors and foyer of Alamance are
much more interesting to men march
ing betwen classes. Then, this past
week-end brought forth another E
Flight dance. It seems that each
dance is better than the last one. One
often hears such remarks as “The or
chestra can’t possibly be much good
since ‘so and so’ left with the last
group.” We take issue with anyone
having this viewpoint, as music has
again been put into top notch shape
under Mr. McCulloch’s capable direc
tion.
There were several specialties pre
sented during the evening. The first
was Mrs. D. D. Vickery’s presenta
tions of “Shoo-Sho Baby,” which
proved so popular that it was request
ed as a repeat performance several
times during the evening.
The “G.* 1.” vocalist may not have
been as well known by the students
present, although it is rumored that
he does get around. He is Aviation
Student R. R. Newton, who was born
in England and came to the states
about nine years ago. His vocal ex
perience in this country includes ap
pearances in Gilbert and Sullivan op
erettas, presented in The Cheery Lane
Theatre in Greenwich Village, New
York City. He was enrolled as a stu
dent at Queens College previous to
entering the Army Air Forces for
flight training.
Also, many of you have wondered
who the G. I. Rachmaninoff (?) was at
I the piano. We’ll let you in on this
secret, too. He is Aviation Student
I “Shorty” Long. It seems he started
his musical career about nineteen
years ago at the tender age of
Piano students of Lila LeVan Load-
wick participated in a recital Tues
day evening, January 11, in celebra
tion of “Old Christmas.” Those tak
ing part in the piano program were:
Etta Hooper, Patricia Hook, Lucille
Morgan, Sarah Wrenn. Carroll Rath,
Mary Sue Colclough, Karen Martin,
Dorothy Mae Dabbs, Sylvia Lottick,
and Jane McClure. Special features
of the evening included, “The Story
of Silent Night,” given by Edna Reitz-
el, the demonstration of some real
sleigh bells by Mary Ellen McCants,
and the carol singing led by Elsie
Boone.
The next student recital will be
held Thursday, January 27. at 5:00
p, m, in Whitley Memorial Auditori
um, There will be voice, piano, and
organ selections. The public is cor
dially invited.
DR. A. W. HULL SEES WAR-
STIMULATED PHYSICAL SCI
ENCE AS AID IN PREVENTION
OF POSTWAR UNEMPLOYMENT
DR. BOWDEN RECEIVES
LETTER FROM LT. A. J.
PROGAR, FORMER STUDENT
Prof. Bartley gave a short piano
recital at the regular meeting of the
Gibsonvile Music Club December 14.
His selections were First movement
of Sonata in A major (Mozart). Pastor
ale Symphony (Handel), Melodie
(Rachmaninoff), Jeux d’eaux (Ravel)
and Rhapsody in C. bajor (Dohnanyi).
^ During the holidays Mrs. Load-
wick visited in Madison, Wisconsin.
, where Mr. Loadwick is now stationed
at Truax Field. Prof. Loadwick is
with the Air Corps studying in the
radio school. Mr. Loadwick has been
' confined to his bed for several weeks
with pneumonia but is now convalesc
ing.
The College Band will meet Mon
day night at 7:15 in Whitley Audi
torium. The band is under the direc
tion of E. F. Rhodes of Burlington.
It has appeared in a chapel program
and also played several numbers as a
prelude to the movies Friday, Decem
ber 10th.
Prof. Bartley’s “Sketch in D. flat”
for organ appeared in “The Organ
ist,” bi-monthly publication of Lorenz
Publishing Company in its current
CLASS OF ACADEMIC “A”
EXPRESSES APPRECIATION
but that might be telling too much.
However, he has played with several
orchestras in the east and was a mem
ber of John Lally’s orchestra aboard
the “Leviathian” in 1934, and was for
tunate enough to viist several points
of interest on the continent at that
time. We hope that his increasing
interest in the Air Corps will not hin
der his musical career to too great an
extent.
A-S McCulloch, a member of E
Flight, may shortly be directing a
band at some other post. We wish
him the best of luck and only hope we
may find a successor who is as good
a band leader and showman.
The recent snow also added greatly
to the social activities. It was t/he
first snow for a few, and many others
were not satisfied because it wasn’t
as deep as one would find in Colorado.
However, there did seem to be plenty
to provide sufficient ammunition for
a good snow battle on the Elon front.
We understand the Rebels won.
And so until “open post,” I remain
your “G. I.” columnist, Aviation Stu
dent Ed Boston.
pressive. Lots of fun, too.
Our sympathy and best wishes for
a quick recovery go to Hazel Walker
and Rachael Crowell. We hope to
see them out and around real soon.
We gonna miss you while you’re shut
in.
It appears that your “Ole Drape
Daddy” has to be running along now,
so until this same time two weeks
hence we turn you over to the next
column.
(This is the reprint of a letter sent
to those organizations which helped
make the holidays a happy time for
the new squadron of sadets.)
In grateful appreciation of the
kindness and generosity extended to
us by our Commanding Officer, Cap
tain DeWitt D. Vickrey and Staff,
United Service organizations, Parent-
TeacherAssociation , and associated
groups during the past holidays; we,
the students of Academic “A,” 325th
College Training Detachment, Elon
College, wish to express our sincere
thanks.
Despite the fact we were restricted
to limits because of Army quarantine
regulations, your thoughtfulness and
generosity have done much to make
a happy one. We hope our future be-
our first Christmas away from home
havior will merit your past kindness.
In the words of Dickens’ immortal
“Tiny Tim” we can only add, “God
bless Everyone.”
Sincerely,
325th College Training Detachment,
Class of Academic “A,”
Elon College, North Carolina.
“Physical science can provide a
tonic for the ill of unemployment in
the post-war world,” Dr. Albert W.
Hull, assistant director of the Gener
al Electric Research Laboratory, de
clared today. Speaking as retiring
president of the American Physical
Society, meeting at Columbia Univer
sity. he said that “this tonic is new
products. New products are resistant
to depression psychology, and experi
ence has shown that they can be sold
when old products can t. In this way.
I physici^its can contribute to the all-
; important job situation.”
As outstanding examples of the need
of physical research he cited food and
shelter. “The present plough was de
signed some 200 years ago, and today
its action in exposirtg the soil to ero
sion is being criticized. The possi
bility of covering up the soil, as a
method of dealing simultaneously
with weeds, insects, evaporation and
erosion, is being discussed: it offers
an interesting field for research and
a possible market for durable plastic
sheeting.”
Through pure research, “that is, re
search whose aim is to obtain knowl-
) edge rather than make something,” is
a proper public expenditure, since its
results go to everybody. Dr. Hull ex
pressed the belief that industry
should share in it,” as a contribution
to knowledge, in partial payment for
the values it receives from the re
search of others.”
On the other hand, he continued,
“government-financed development of
new products, though necessary in
war, is so un-American as to be un
thinkable in peacetime. For it is in
just this field of new development
that private initiative is most effici-
l ent, while government though an ef-
! fective agent for furnishing the com-
j mon services that have become stand
ardized, is very unsuited to operations
which require initiative and judg
ment.”
I Dr. Hull compared the development
I of physics in the United States dur-
! ing the present war with that of
f" chemistry in World War I. “Hence,”
he continued, “physics may expect a
post-war popularity comparable with
' that which chemistry enjoyed in the
twenties.
“The coming year,” he declared, “is
going to be a transition period for
I physicists. Many will be released
I from war work and will be faced with
the problem of deciding what they are
going to do. Industrial physics will
be one of thebig opportunities open
, to them.”
I However, to a young man or wom-
I an considering physics as a profes
sion he gave this advice;
^ “The criterion should be not the
' probable demand for physicists, nor
the salary, but the challenge of the
job. If you cannot get a thrill out of
the difficult problems physics pre
sents you should think twice before
entering its portals.
According to a letter received re
cently by Dr. Bowden, we have the
following report on the actions of Lt.
A. J. Progar, former Elon student.
Lieutenant Progar left the states
May 27, 1942. as a pilot of a flying
fortress. In June the same year, he
reached his destination—Australia.
With the 19th Group, Lieutenant Pro
gar flew on his first combat flight
in the New Guinea sector, June 26
, After flying the 23rd mission, he was
' sent to a'hospital for observation and
treatment, and upon release, was sent
back to duty of Operator's Officer,
, with no more combat flying. His
duties as Operation’s Officer includ-
I ed the checking of airplanes and
^ checking out co-pilots to first pilots
as they were needed. In March of
1943, Lieutenant Progars physical con-
aition grew worse and he was sent
back to Australia to a General Hos
pital, and later returned to the United
I States for further medical treatment.
Medical offices stated that he was per
manently unfit for active duty, and
recommended him for limited duty as
an officer in the United States. After
15 weeks of debating in Washington,
authorities decided to revert him to
inactive status in the Army Reserve
I Corps. Lieutenant Progar Is now on
terminal leave of absence and will
revert to inactive status and don ci
vilian clothes after February 2nd. At
that date, he will hold a position with
the Boeing Aircraft company at
Wichita, Kansas.
FRESHMAN- SOPHOMORE
RECEPTION TO BE HELD
29TH OF THIS MONTH
The Freshman-Sophomore Recep
tion is slated to be given January 29.
This reporter would like to discuss
briefly the point of the air students in
regards to the dating angle involved.
I myself have no valid reason for bar
ring the air students but my firm be
lief is that since the CDT dances are
100 per cent military (that is to say
the male complement is entirely stu
dents enrolled in the first phase of
aviation training) the civilian dances
should be 100 per cent civilian boys
from the college.
Yes. the man-power shortage limits
the field of available boys down to a
point where “men are almost ration
ed” but this dance is financed by the
students and the students should de
cide the issue at hand.
If air students were allowed to come-
'' hy not let the dance be attended by"
p11 the college rather than just the
Freshman and Sophomore classes.
This would solve the dating situation,
i There will be a meeting of all
Fi-eshman boys right after chapel oiv
Monday, so all boys who are Fresh
men are urged to attend this meeting.
It is very important.
Another point is that this is “Leai>
Year” and the girls could ask the boys
and it would be a girl-break dance.
All the army dances are entirely army,
let’s have one dance at Elon that is
ALL ELON. We all like to remember
those care-free days before the war
started, so let’ have a good old CIVIL
IAN DANCE students.
—A Freshman
CLAYTON AVIATION CADET
AT MAXWELL FIELI>
I During his time of service with the
United States Army Air Corps, Lieu
tenant Progar was awarded the Silver
Star for flights over Rabaul and the
' Air Medal for over 100 hours combat
I flying over enemy objectives.
! “Al,” as he was known to his friends
here at Elon, attended the schools in
the years og ’38-39, ’39-40, and ’40-’41.
He brought glory to Elon’s baseball
team by his catching ability.
Lieutenant Progar, who was orig-
I jnally from Pennsylvania, is now
making 'his home in Augusta, Georgia.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Progar paid a
brief visit to Elon Monday, January
3, 1944.
Elon is proud of its many brave
heroes of this war. They’re doing a
I great job of knocking out Nazism and
sinking the Rising Sun. To these
sons of Elon College, the editors of
this paper proudly say, “Thanks!”
Julius L. Clayton, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George L. Clayton of Ruffin,.
N. C,, is now enrolled as an aviation-
cadet in the AAF Pre-Flight School
for Pilots at Maxwell Field, Alabama.
A C Clayton attended Elon in 1938-42,
and received an A.B. degree.
While a Maxwell, he will receive
nine weeks of intensive military, phys
ical, and academic training prepara
tory to beginning his actual flight in
struction at one of the many primary
ying schools in the Army Air Forces
Eastern Flying Training Command.
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