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SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 194/> MAROON AND GOLD PAGE TWO Personalities By CATHERINE COOPER and JOYCE SMITH CORRESPONDENT OF “YANK” RETURNS TO ELON JOLLEGE CLAPP Amid the so-called “glamour” of a chemistry lab . . . test tubes . . . queer-looking instruments . . . vile odors . . . unfriendly looking machines and various other odd looking objects . . . Here—calmly heating some smel ly substance—we find Mr. John Wil liam Clapp, Jr. Brown hair . . . deft brown eyes ... 5 feet 9 inches tall . . . senior . . . chemistry major . . . that’s Bill. He is now president of the senior class ... an Elon Player . . . presi dent of the Day Students ... a mem ber of Delta Psi Omega and Pi Gamma Mu . . . chemistry laboratory assistant . . . member of the S. C. A. . , , and columnist for the Maroon and Gold. Although Bill is deeply engrossed in his chemistry work . . . plans'to at tend State next year and become a chemical engineer ... he has !ound time to become co-author of the play “Zengara” now being produced by the Elon Players. Mrs. L. E. Smith, Jr., is the other member of the au- thor-ship. Also, Bill is playing the part of Lt. Weigamd in the play “Mr. and Mrs. North,” which is to be pre sented soon. Chemistry labs . . . birds (as long as they’re Wrenns) . . . Dr. Brannock’s jokes . . . dumb chemistry students . . . West dorm . . . meals at home . . . Dr. Johnson hay rides . . . dou ble dip, fudge royal ice cream cones . . . these are first on his list of likes. On the other hand, nosey people . . . mean business law teachers . . . four flighs of stairs to the chem istry lab . . . being interviewed for the paper . . . are all on his “no” list. It is rumored that he picks his students for night classes (how about it Patsy) . . . does not write poetry . . . came to Elon for a two year course and stayed four. Bill’s one ambition is to be a de cent sort of fellow . . . and to live up to his motto: “Do the best you can with what you have.” FAMOUS CORRESPONDENTS DEBATE AT ELON Sgt. Louis Agresta, North African correspondent of “Yank” and “Stars ind Stripes,” revisited campus this week. He will return in September to complete his studies. Compliment ed by Generals Eisenhower and Arn old for his work as editor-in-chief of ,iie We I. Coast African Army weekly “Bon Jour,” Sergeant Argesta saw ser vice in both Africa and Italy. He made several trips into the interior of Africa when stationed at Dakar. Questioned concerning the current discussions of G.I .uniforms and priv- I ileges, Sgt. Agresta said: My sym-1 pathies are with the G.i. always. I, was one of them. But we must realize , that essential discipline is the core of uuty. The reforms in army reg ulations^ courts martial, and class dis tinctions and privileges, as advocat ed by General Eisenhower and the Secretary of War, will go a long way in assuring American citizens that their army will remain a “people’s army.” But the changes should not hinder the discipline neecssary among leaders and followers.” While working for the Public Re lations Office at Dakar, Sgt, Agresta learned to speak the Oulouf dialect of the Senegalese, although the dia lect is not a written language. , He edited “Bon Jour” for over a year while acting as field correspond ent of “Yank.” Press men and lino- typers were natives. His orders, how ever could be given in French, for the men were educated in that tongue. Headlines were hand set. | The journalist has many African i curios to show, among them a “gris- gris,” a charm given to him by the natives. It is a decoration worn '• about the neck, a little sack pendant containing verses from Mohammedan scriptures. Agresta was on his way from his home in Hazelton, Pa., to ^ St. Petersburg, Fla. He will continue his studies, including jd^irnalism, next fall. Steve Castura, also of Hazel ton, is one of Agresta’s boyhood friends. Agresta played guard in foot ball for Elon before the war. SALMONS “Dot” . . .her 5 feet 5 1-2 inches may be found on third floor West curled up in bed—blonde hair tous led, blue eyes sleepy, and with dabs of cold cream here.and there on that blemishless complexion. This Elkin gal transferred from W. C. this year and is a junior, majoring in history. It was difficult to become accus tomed to eating with men in the din ning hall, but Dot was immediately impressed with the homelike place Elon is, and the friendly interest stu dents manifest. Already she has been elected president of Panvio. Dot’s romanticist makeup helps her appreciate the “lovely atmosphere all the veterans create,” come-hither per fume, scented stationery, ice-cream, humorous and unique people. Chuck doctors, antiques, Ruth Everette s jit- terbuggin, the hit “Personality,” odd colors such as chartreuse and fuschia, stamp collecting, travel, and mid night coffees. Paul Henreid is her top actor, and favorite actresses are Kat Hepburn and Bette Davis. Mag nificent Obsession” is THE novel. Crazy hats are her major weakness ... her creations resemble Paris models. (She wears them, too!). Highly significant is the fact that she became convinced last year that dam- yankee isn’t a proper noun. Minor exasperations are leaky ra diators, onions, and people without a sense of humor. Returning on the train from the holidays, she notice wo empty seats but overlooked the bottle lying there. Presently two more-than-slightly in ebriate men cl|.med the seats and left her standing and embarrassed. A handsome lieutenant came to the rescue but dashed her hopes with “You may sit beside me, but Im in terested in marrying only if you are a millionaire.” Faithfully she that cold cream nightly, cause she still hopes that somewhere there is a man not quite so mercenary. IF YOU WANT TO EAT drop by YOUR College Bookstore 108 LISTED ON HONOR ROLL FOR WINTER QUARTER One hundred and eight students are on the h(*ior rdll for the winter quarter, according to a recent an nouncement from Professor Hook’s office. To be on the honor roll a student must have an average of “B” or above. The following students are listed for the winter quarter: Margaret Abbott, Perry Ayscue, Becky Beale, Elizabeth Benton, Violet I Blackmon, Betty Blake, Mayreece i Blake, Elizabeth Braddy, Brownie j Bradshaw, Ruby Braxton, Dorothy | Bray, Elsie Brown, Al Burlingame, Steve Castura, Marion Chase, Pau- \iif Cheek, Esilda Chegwin, John William Clapp, John William Clay- tor, Dorothy Hazel Cole, Richard Co ley, Catherine Cooper, William Cope land, Martin Cade Covington, Willie Crutchfield, Dorothy Mocile Day, Joseph Dunn, Robert Ellis, Virginia Ezell, Eloise Fischell, Jean Scott Fogleman, Jack Freely, Emery Gil liam, Irma Ruth GraAam, and Hattie Grieen. Anne Griffin, Marion Griffin, Vir ginia Hammer, Albert Haney, Ruby Hayes, Dale Hensley, Patricia Hook, Edna House, Lennings Howard, Carl Hudgins, Allen Hurdle, Maude Jer- nigan, Mildred Johnson, Rachel John son, Jean Kernodle, Betty Sue Lloyd, Vincent Long, Edgar Lynch, Lon McCauley, Martha McDaniel, Mar garet Mercer, Lois Mintz, Lawrence Moore, Marjorie Moore, Wayne Moore, Lucille Morgan, Edward Mul- ford, Carl Neal, Virginia Neese, Mar garet “Newton, Verdalee Norris, Ellen Parks, Nancy Pickard, and Paul Price. Beverly Ann Rader, Nellie Rascoe, Margaret Rawls, Dorothy Salmons, Alex Schiffelbain, Gladys Scott, Doro thy Shackelford, Betsy Smith, Earl- ene Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Joyce Smith. Betty Somers, Mable Somers, Willie Stafford, Jack Sunburn, Edna Tuck. Margaret Thomas, Edna Wag ner, Edna Walker, Vivian Walker, Grace Ward, George Webster, Samuel Webster, Jean West, James Westmore land, Joe Westmoreland, Jane Whit lock, Nathaniel Wilson, Samuel Wood son, Kathleen Young, Fred Albright, Thomas Boyenton, George Bullard, and Wesley Burns. “Resolved: That We Are Losing Asia To Russia” was the subject for debate by James R. Young and John Goette in the final lecture series, sponsored by the American Business Club of Burlington, in Whitley Audi torium, Friday night, March 23. | James R. Young, correspondent in ' Japan for many ears, and author of | “The Road To Tokyo,” took the af-1 firmative side of the question. John i Goette, chief correspondent for Inter- j national News Service for twenty years, took the negative side. j Mr. Young, using an afternoon newspaper as an example, oi|e which was fuir of Russian expression of good will, said that Russia is seeking exp£ftision in surrounding coui|tries, in Britsh colonies in the Pacific, and in America. It is expansion by po litical drives, first, and by economic advances, second. He said that Russia does want expansion, and eventually by military methods. The only so lution to this situation, he believed, was a hard-boiled foreign policy for the other n§tj^s. “With this policy,” he said, “Rus sia will accomplish the political and economic invasions, and maybe with in another fifteen years, use the old Hitler excuse of taking over, with a military invasion.” | Also, Mr. Young noted that the United States is not looked up to so highly by the Malayan natives, be cause the United States promised, by radio propaganda, to be there to help them after their liberation. The promise is unkept. ; IVSr. Young told of Russian attempts to undermine General MacArthUrs’ policies in Japan, plus the secrecy with which the Russians handle their affairs. ! In conclusion, Mr. Young said that a country where demobilization has not taken place, and where strength ening is going on, is not to be trust ed to deal justly with smaller nations. ] Mr. Goette felt that America had [ never been stronger in the Far East! than today. For example, the United States’ gifts to China will aid in in fluencing the U. S. policy over Com munism, despite Russian political in fluence. Also, he felt the part of American missionaries in China will be strong in influencing the Chi- r.ese people toward American ideals. If Russia is seeking world conquest, continued Mr. Goette, not only will America be against her but the 49 other nations belonging to the UNO. He asserted taht China tried Com- rnunism twenty years ago, and did not like it then, nor does she today. Both speakers, in rebuttal, covered facts previously touched in the first presentation. BOOK REVIEW THE RAZOR’S EDGE. A novel by W. Somerset Maugham. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc. THE RAZOR’S EDGE is the story of the life of a veteran of World War I. The sight of death causes this man, who has great opportunities, to be come a seeker of new faith. Other characters are important to the story. These people are generally in search of wealth', ■ social eminence, or at least physical security. THE PHILADELPHIA RECORD speaks of the work as “distinguished book by a man with a distinguished career.” This book has been selected by THE LITERARY GUILD OF AMER ICA. Although the story deals with the philosophical, the situation might be modern as well as of ariotber time. Up until the war Larry, the veter an, lived a normal life. The people he was associated with were wealthy and he had a fine chance of getting an important position. After the war he refused employ ment, and his girl friend left him because she wanted wealth and he wanted to “loaf,” as he called it. His “loafing” caused him to study in Europe, especially Paris. At one time he worked in a coal mine and at another time on a farm. Finally he found his faith while in India, and he returned to Amer ica, his home, to work on little jobs. When he was questioned about his life he was far from unhappy. He said something to the effect that a stone cast into a stream would make one ripple which would case an other and maybe another, and the stream would not be as it had been. The story is partly autobiographi cal in form. Sometimes there is a difference in time of ten years from section to section. The hero finds happiness through a philosophical understanding of the purpose of life. The Veterans' Viewpoint SHOULD HUSBANDS SPANK THEIR WIVES? Joyce Smith, Counci I president: Nacherly, if she’s bad. Wayne Taylor, Efland Elf, and Har- oldSiler, Basketball manager: Yeah! Yeah! Thomas Horner, Worry-wart: Is that what you’re asking? No—neither should wives spank their husbands. Jane Warren, Prospect Hill native: Under certain conditions—yes! Gin Ezell, William and Mary fan: No-o-o-o-o! Helen Hudgins, Nurse: No. They are on equal basis, and neither of them should be the boss. Miller Basnight, No occupation or title necessary: Yes, and wives may spank their husbands, if they can do it. Allene Stallings, Peroxide blonde: Uh-huh . . . wives should spank their husbands. Marion Chase, Feathr-merchant: If they need it, yes. Dick York, one of many brothers: Sure. Vivian Walker, History major: Only on occasion. Dixie Griffin, Bookstore bartender: Yes, if they need it. Henry Huff, Juke box supplier: Yep. Just like this. Warren Ellington, Returned veter an: Heck yes. Warren Johnson, Jersey City Yan kee: It is a little juvenile, but if they need it, yes. Frances St. Clair, One of Ambers descendents: Umm . . . umm. (Coy glances in J. W. Jackson’s direction). No. J. W. Jackson, Follower of the St.: By all means. Ed Foushee, Publishing House res ident: Yes sir. (Emphatically). Mrs. Gene Poe, Minister’s wife: No. They certainly should not. Verdalee Norris, Vert, Boodle-baby, Cuddle-bait, Verdabrate, Myrtle, Lit tle Wun, and Obnoxious: I don’t know about wives ad husbands, but some boy-friends could use a little discip linary action of some sort. By BILL WILLIAMS The Vet’s dinner held at the Cor rect Time Inn on Friday evening, March 22, was a big success Im every way. Fried chicken and oysters were the main attraction on the menu— in addition to all the nice things that go with them. This was the first the Vets’ have had so far btij other social events are being planned for the spring months. From now on veterans in this state needing medical treatment or hos pitalization will be able to use their own family physician or local hos pital'—if proper facilities are not available in the veterans hospital. This is the plan announced by Eu gene B. Crawford, executive vice pres ident of the Hospital Savings Associ ation of North Carolina. This new plan will go into effect immediately. North Carolina is one of the first states to complete arrangements with the Veterans Administration which handles this program. Tommy Boyenton had the best av erage for the. Vets basketball team, scoring 35 points in 2 games. For players who played most of the 13 games, Ed Mulford had 114, Link Howard 77, Wayne King 55, Al Bur lingame 52, and Perry Ayscue 53. Other lads who played for the Vets were John Hill, Jim Roberts, Dave McClenny, Bob Harris, Bill Anderson, Roney Cates, Calvin Milam, McSwain, Al Valderrama (vet of Peruvian army) and Jim Seymore, but these lads did not play as many gan#3. The Vets defeated Asheboro 41-2f in the Central Carolina Tourney with Mulford and King leading the way with 11 and 10 points and then bow ed in the semi-finals to the strong Randleman Ramblers. 43-33 after leading 21-15 at the half. King with 10 and Perry Ayscue with 9 led our attack. In this game. Link Howard suffered a broken wrist. Vets softball team will be entered in Burlington City league. Joe Gol- ombek will be behind the mask with probably Dave McClenny on the mound. Infielders include, Wayne King, Satchel Paige, Charlie Lind- ler and Jim Roberts. Al Burlingam«>. Cay Student Sketcb'Eook It was nice to see so many of you day students at the Freshman-Sopho- more, and I know that you will agree with me in saying that it was super. That new hair-do is mighty cute,. Lucy. Hope Jack Hikes it too . . . Ann has eyes only for Fred these days . . . same can to applied to Cat Cooper and Mark . . . seems that Simpie just loves yellow socks and sweaters, especially when a certain man on campus is in them. Add to your list of best dressed women: Lib Apple and Amelia Flow ers. And girls with that personality smile: Margo Webster and Mocile Day. Swell sis and brother combination; Hilda and Max Neese. Oliver “I can’t dance” Bailess and Wally “Sad Sack” McCulloch have definitely decided that they prefer blondes, brunettes, and red-heads. Kathy Young can make good uie of thos^ extra pennies. She’s on our committee for the P^d Cross drive. To each of you new students we extend a hearty welcome. It is really swell having so many of you back wtih us again, or here for the first time. Guess you all know that I'm pinch hitting for Dale. Bill iS still here, and our little blonde doesn’t have much time for “extra-curricular ac tivities” these days. (Hope Dr. Des kins read this). Bye now, LIB. ■°erry Ayscue, Ed Mulford, Ked Moore, and Cal Milam are among the outfielders. Al Burlingame who cap tained our Vet basketballers, will also captain our softball team, he’s the guy who can really get the games. Flowers For All Occasions Mooretield Florist Phone 850 Patronize Maroon And Gold Advertisers SUMMER COUNSELORS- NEEDED The interstate Committee of the Young Men’s Christian Associations of the Carolinas are seeking counf^l- ors for Camp Elliott this summer. Athletic directors are especially need ed, Interested persons should see Dean D. J. Bowden. School Supplies, Books of all K inds. Fountain Pens, Greeting Cards, Gift Bibles, Metal Ring Covers, Office Supplies. Alamance Book & Stationery Company Aci'oss From Post Office Burlington, N. C. Hi S M S » X H S S H CO-EDS! WE HAVE MOCCASINS, LOAFERS AND SADDLES Burlington, N. C. H OPPOSITE MAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY {} Clime S Phone 473-474 “Get it at Acme” Burlington, N. C. rO LOOK YOUR BEST BUY YOUR CLOTHES AT Sharpe Cloihing Co. 106 W. Front St. — B irlington, N. C ELON SODA SHOP “WHERE THE GANG MEETS” You Name It—We Have It Or We’ll Get It! GLAMOR SHOP Burlington, N. C. “We Have a Complete Line of Ladies’ Ready-To-Wear Apparel” MAKE SELLAR’S YOUR MEETING PLACE Settacs ^B A SELLARS & SO\S. iwcV BURLINGTON, N. vl.
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