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the class of '44. Miss Truitt is in hospital service
as a WAVE. We consider her letter to be a itirring
and complete editorial in itself, and print it that it
may help us all to realize Ibe purpose and necessity
cX the Sixth War Loan Drive which is now in pro-
grei-R.
■i. . . Monday.
Deal- Dr. "B." " ■
Tonight I feel as if the weight of the whole world
were on my shoulders. Last night, as never before, the
brutal force of tlu war was brought ho me to me. For
several days we had been bn the alert for 300 casualties
fjom the west const. They started bringing them in
about 7;00. I had beenvax work since 7:00 Sunday
morning, and it was 3:00 Monday morning before I left
the ward. .1
Of the 300, 69 were stretcher cases. We had sup
posed they were traveling on a hospital train, but found
out later that they were put oh a regular train. Five days
on a dirty train, without ^ bath or Bichange of band
ages! The ones 1 bathed were so dirty you couWn't
bope to get them clean with one washing. Infection
bad set in softie cases—fnot many. One boy told me
they were unloaded from a ship to a California hospital
and didn't see a doctor for, a, whole,day. After three
days in the California hospital they were shipped to
bkii.briOee, Md. The stench of dirty bandages and
wounds was afl over the hospital..
Not for all the glory in the world would I exchange
the knowledge that-last night I made life a little
brighter and a little more worth living for a few truly
great Americans. In sprte of their pain and the dis
comfort of a hard trip, most of them were cheerful
and did all they could to help us.
It would tear your heart out to sec some of thiese
fellows—boys who never hope to work or see again,
but still hope, either because of their trust in God, or
because of the love of a mother or a friend. It makes
me wonder if I could stand the things they have been
called upon to endure.
Quite a few of these boys would not have to face
life without an eye or leg had they received medical at
tention sooner. It isn’t neglect. It's just that there
aren’t enough doctors to take care of them before shock
sets in and further damaged is caused.
Right here in Bainbridge, we are short of corps-
men. Every day they are being shipped out and
their work is beipg left to the WAVES. We haven't
nearly enough, but I think they expect to get some
more in this month.
I notice in the Maroon and Gold that the student
war fund is still to be met ... 1 can’t help being
proud that I'm helping . . . appreciate the copies dt the
M & G I’ve been receiving. Mrs. Elder asked me to
five you her regards ... I was the envy of the girls—
having dinner with a Captain, no lees!
Sijicerely,
EDNA.
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radios will have provision for receiving three differ
ent types of radio signals: AM, FM, and television.
The most impoi'tant sciences right now are those
which are being used to rehabijitate wounded veterans
of this war. Even as medicine and surgery effect the
first stage of \ound healng; psychology and therapy
prepare to. complete the process. Psychology gives the
answer td the “whyB" of a patients attitudes and temp
erament, and tries to prescribe a course that will en
able patients m a bof^less, disilluEioned state to be
come encouraged and eager to recover. Rest and
proper eriouragerhent, with some activity to occupy the
mind, cures most,mental disturbances.'
Physiotherapy is a modem science that is demand
ing more trained workers than are available: ’The
physiotherapists’ chief job is helping' patients train in
jured muscles to work again. Special exetcises are
given to loosen up particular muscles. Everything from
linger-exercising machines to ankle exercises is pro^
vided in Halloran General Hospital and other army
hospitals of the country. Hot and cold showers and
baths (hydrotherapy) provide the stimulation of beat
cold, arjd , movement. The reconditioning hospitals
might be called 'Therapy-land” because of Lheir vari
ous types of therapy treatment. Occupational and re
creational therapies are the last stages of treatment. Pa
tients do useful jobs (operate'machine tools, or may take
up something like rug weaving. They exercise in a
gjinnasium and finally' take' part in outside sports.
These men are given the benefits of scientific medicine
and methods of treatment so_that they may regain their
strength and face the world mentally prepared and con
fident io the future.
Poet’s Corner
INCIDENT IN LADIES' HALL
Now college girls are pretty girls, if girls may pretty be;
But the dames of Elon College are the "purtiest ever
you did see."
And after you have heard this tale I'm sure you’ll agree.
Once an Elon coed, dame '‘Elsbeth” was her name.
Took an expedition that led her to some fame;
For roen wll flirt on buses—that is. with a pretty dame.
Now "Elsbeth'’ was a lady, but just to be polite . . .
Shi' began a conversation that grew into a fight.
’Cause "a man” took to “Elsbeth" (but she had only
been polite).
"All out for Elon ik)nege,” said the driver from his seat:
"Elsbeth” rose and out she went into an Elon street;
And hoped never again this sad stranger to meet.
But such is life that oft-times throws a surprise at
one's head,
For “Elsbeth” later received a note from him and thus
it read:
“I must see you again my dear.” That was all it said.
He waited for an answer, but an answer never came.
“I'll off to Elon,” said be then, “to see this tricky
dame.”
But shortly after he arrived, regretted having done
same.
A dozen roses on Easter morn arrived at Ladies’ Hall,
’Twas a courtly gesture to precede his courtly call.
But the other girls from out that dorm wore his roses
to a bail.
Ke mounted the stately steps to the porch, recently
reinstated;
The gills on the porch could tell that he was slightly
there ought to be more analogy than mystei-y in the line.
Do we have to explain everything?
Well, Johnny, here's your^cue to enter . , . Spike's
a “rookie" now you know.
’Tis quite true we've seen Cassanova Diuiism about
Gibsonville lately. Tis strange how things happen to
some people.
■ And one little fellow poured out his heart to us—
“Gee, I wish Vivian Coble would stay on campus some
weekend. There might even be a chance for me.”
A. new class got under way. about three or four
weeks ago when Lynn R. began intensive lectures on
the art of ^tter writing. And she should know, is ^he
Merchant Marir.e case only a ramor» or shall we men
tion those letters here and now? And, oh brother, we
know ... • .
This growing familiarity between certain upper-
KJass girls and freshmen boys has started a hi( of
controversy among a number of groups. There’s a
knack to doing this thing very simply Mary E, says,
but sometimes it doesn't work. You might ask her
about that, too.
Everyone congregates in P. Reid's room nightly.
What’s he got in there that interests everybody so much,
besides his room mate, Joe Dunn? Mr. Dunn has done,
many free shaves of late. Mr. Dunn can well do this as
he is such a sharp character.
It’s a Long story—a Burlington girl is moving on
campus for this quarter.
inebriated;
One girl kept her mouth shut, for she was being
initiated.
Ke asked to see “Elsbeth,” but she would see him not.
He started then to go upstairs, but Westbrook bade
him stop,
(Something within informed him that he would never
reach the top).
He made a gesture forward; then Westbrook grabbed
a broom.
He demanded her then to “allez toute de suite" and
give him room.
She answered in the negative and the stick o’er his head
did loom.
At that he turned upon his heels and fled the dormitory;
The gals from Ladies’ Hall bad upheld their ancient
Slory.
And that, my friends, for the time being, ends my
unique story.
Thus let this be a lesson to all kindreds, tongues, and
nations.
That Elon gals will get along whate’er the situation.
Now you may consult Ouija if you doubt this crude
narration.
—Tom Horner
I found out that her pet expression was “Yes”
t*epci-Cola hottles,
they looks up at^ou and
th.faten you with a strangle hold, and quoting stuff that
would make Elizabeth Barrett Browning looW like a.
piker all tiie while. Roy Berry is looking fw such a
vine to I’.ang On to . . .
3,, “The Studious T;pe”—One is sutjecled to
hours of words of wisdom juch as the merits of taking
psychology, and who furi.ished. the guns when the old
fellers beg&tted each ciher, aj»d why psychology is
offered, and the zymotic and sedimenti.i-y faclors en
tangled, with the felicitious process in the creation of
that beverage commonly referred to as eider, and such
subjects as intellect. , This educated type is quite a
Nuisance.
4. The .‘ Musically Inclined”—Just about ,thp t^e
one gets his line started, and things appear to be in a
favorable position, the musician suddenly remembers
that a symphpny is on the radio, or that she’s almost
missed Frankie. Remedy: Get accustorned to listening
to music such as Rhapsody n Blue. But don't be too
particular of what Schadel of blue it is.
5. The “Athletic Fiend”—With this, you drink
your tokes out of prize caps, you go through an ob
stacle course to get anywhere with it, and she weal's
half the alphabet on her sweaters, signifying great
feats, a U Virginia Powell.
6. The "Service Happy Girl”—May be subdivided
Into many classes: those who show preference to the
army, the marines, the air corps, the paratroopers, the
cavalry, the Sea Bees, etc., etc., the W.P.A., and the
navy. We will cite but one example—that of the kind
that go around jumping at conclusions end finding
themselves Blue.
7. The "Down-to-Business Character"—Every
thing has to be done for a reason. She's a practical
soul, with a well-rounded career in mind, supplemented
by constructive hobbies. From a pile of names, neatly
stocked beside us, we find that Helen Morris is classed
thus.
a. "Plain and Simple"—They are quiet and v./'.l
reserved, always the picture of formality, and never do
anything out of place. Don't think anybody could be
like that? Well, that all D, Pends . . . Then there’s
“Pure and Simple": She was pure, and he was simple
... Oh well ... ' I
9. The “Eavesdropper’’—The eavesdropper never
hears any good of herself. This gets her up in the air.
Everything that goes up must come down. Therefore,
Eaves drop. Which brings us to the question, are we on
the right Paige?
10. The “Don’t-Say-Much-But'That-Doesn’t-Mat-
ter Type"—They know a wolfe when they see one, ar.d
that's quite De Trick.
11. The “Critic”—Beware how you loolc or act
when around them. Don't be Katty, especi-lly when
near Chapel, else you may be ostracized.
12. And then there’s Verda Lee Nori is.
Should there be any girls who fall into a different
class, why not take your problem to Red “Hoy Toide")
njLiicls, who is currently conductng a course in maid-
enoJrr*- The rpu*'sp inclvdc-s a lab lesson, and much
research work.
If I were founding a university—and 1 say this in
all seriousness—I would found first a smoking room;
then a dormitory . . . Then, after the dormitories,
when I had a little money in hand, 1 would establish a
decent reading room and a library After that, if I still
had some money I couldn't use, I would get som?
textbooks and hire a professor.—Stephen Leacock in
Readers' Digest.