BELLES OF ST. MARY’S
January 11, 1957
Vacation Is Over And Now,
January, Worry Month, Is Here
Unfortunately Christmas vacation lias ions since passed and too soon we have to
think of the more serious business of getting an education. .January is often
called many names, hut probably the most common is “Worry Month.” No one
wants to forget those delicious memories of vacation and home, and the books
are oiiened less and less to make way for a continuation of the fun and relaxation
on the St. Mary’s halls. There is an ominous shadow on the horizon in the form
of dreaded exams. I imagine most of us have realized that tbe.v start
Januar.v 28, but precious few of us are doing anything about it. Tbe u.sual
procedure is to do a “balf-way” job of studying during the semester, and then
the night before the exam, to attemiit to cram a semester’s work into our heads.
.January is a very ditlicult month, but it is also a very important one. If
you haven’t paid much attention to a course up to now, you have a chance to
catch up. If ,vou have been a good student, it is your time for review. This article
is not intended to say that since exams are on the way,- we should put on our
shrouds and dedicate all of our waking hours to studies. It is a reminder that
we are in school, and that even a tiny bit of study a day will be more beneficial
than a complete disregard or “half-way” attitude toward our studies. The day
of rcKikoning is close at hand!
’57 March Of Dimes Campaign
Will Give Courage To Victims
The 1957 March of Dimes campaign began on Tuesday, .January 1. The Belles
does not .solicit funds for this or any other drive but takes this' opportunity to
point out a few well-known facts. I'olio can and has struck peojile of all walks
of life. Of cour.se. the discover.v of the .Salk vaccine prevented many new cases,
but we must continue to provide a.ssistance to victims of polio for whom this
vaccine came too late. Obligations incurred during 195G and continued care and
rehabilitation for those seriously affected jiatients must be financed by prompt
March of Dimes aid. The 1957 March of Dimes must be successful in order to
give courage to victims and future victims of this harmful disease.
Who Wants A
Blind Date?
When the week end rolls around, no
sweat!
She’s got a date! He’s blind, and
yet
Who cares? She’s going out.
Her roomie’s been helpful in every
way.
Like breaking mirrors, etc., all day.
No need to be down at the mouth!
But wait a minute, who got her
this date?
Her pal, of course, no matter how
late.
And think of the fun!
He’s a member of that well-known
frat;
.lust because he’s mama’s brat
Is no need to carry a gun.
So down to the parlor she gaily
troojfs.
Dressed to the hilt, including “fruit
boots.’’
U'hat a sight for all!
Which of all these charming men
Is the one for our little hen?
Can’t helj) it she’s so tall!
Maybe he’s that one, the one like
“the Rock,”
Gosh but he’s handsome! Bet she
could knock
Him flat on his face.
But no such luck. He’s already
taken.
She’s shook ... in fact, she’s
shaken.
But she sliows no trace.
What if he’s that one, the one with
the eyeballs?
What if he likes her? What if he
falls?
Gosh what a dreamer.
Then suddenly apiiears from the
dark TV room.
Her friend and her date. Oh no! ! !
—a baboon! ! ! ! !
What hit him, a steamer?
He’s tall and he’s lanky and the
skin on his frame
Is as white as snow. What’s his
name?
Who ciires, anyhow?
His freckles are cute, if they
weren’t so j)ink.
As she draws closer, she suddenly
thinks,
“What have you done, Polly Pal?”
She smiles sweetly at him, red hair
and all.
Congratulation To Miss
Richardson’s Assistants
Another group of girls who do extra work around school are those who lielp in
Miss Kichard.son’s office. These girls are Catherine Dent. Mary Ann Keith, and Sue
Stanford. Catherine records all absences and tardies. This recording must be
keiit up to date in order to provide an accurate account of all absences or tardies
which each girl has against lier. Mary Ann’s duty is to check and record all
overnight or weekend permission slips. By doing tliis she is able to stop all
errors on the slips and to note how many of the allotted weekends a girl has
taken. Mar.v Ann also checks the names of various hostesses on the slips against
those on the approved list. Sue is in charge of the extra typing. This typing
includes .such things as the dinning room seating chart.
These girls do a wonderful job and by undertaking these tasks take a great
deal of work off Miss Richardson’s shoulders. Catherine, Mary Ann, and Sue have
given their time and effort to do nece.s.sary l)ut unapplauded work; therefore,
The Belles takes this opportunity to salute them for a job well done.
Beckoning Belles
Happy welcome to Mary’s Place
.... 300 smiling faces have re
turned and are eager for work and
exams. Ain’t this the life?
* * *
On Sunday the parlor fairly
bristled with new furs. Pity the
poor weenie animals that are
running around naked and cold.
* *
Gosh! ! ! I saw a Belle get in a
police car after Church! Sterling!?!
* * *
We’re glad to say that Coleman
got rid of her three Christmas
presents. Poor .lane didn’t get a
single one of them.
* * *
Pat Coulter fell down during the
holidays and hurt herself. Hurry
back, Pat.
* * *
Rings . . . Rings . . . Rings! This
place out glitters Jolly’s. Congrats
to those lucky Belles who have
suddenly developed “left handitis.”
* * *
Have you all seen “the Rock?”
If not, you sure have missed a real
charger!
Be good Belles. Exams are just
around the corner and this time
the teachers fill the stockings!
Fitter Platter
By Jennie Proctor
After an inventory was taken of
all the gifts Santa brought the
Belles, it was discovered that high
fidelity record i)layers were at the
top of the list. Not too long ago
we were often astonished at the
magnificent lifelike sounds jjroduced
at the movies by this new invention.
Now with high (juality amplifiers
and si)eakers we can have a concert
hall performance from recorded
music. The richness and solidity
of the orchestra can be produced in
our own living room. One comiiany
has even produced a high fidelity
television which they say “looks
alive and sounds alive.” These TV
sets are priced as low as $139.90. A
phonograph can be purchased for
as little as $39..50. If any Belle is
ambitious, she can buy a Hi-Fi kit
in order to build her own Hi-Fi
record player.
Naturally, since so many Belles
received record ])layers for Christ
mas, there were also (juite a few
new’ records. The top four favorites
this week are:
One: “Singing the Blues” by Guy
Alitchell.
Two: “Green Door.”
Three “Young Love” bv Sonny
James.
Four: Frankie Lane’s “Walking
in the Rain.”
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'Round The Campih
Congratulations to ElizahcR^
Blake. Her new job is to keep ‘
file on the activities of each
-\nn Morton visited St.
Saturday night in order to ® *
Holt’s new parlor. There’s no ^
that this is the prettiest spot
campus.
Jenny Dawson, Ina Geo
Pearla -\nn Revelle, and
Donald were a few of the guost* ‘
the Feast of Lights service SuiF‘
night.
Welcome back, Mr. Guess.
East Rock hopes that Arcl'i*’’
will come out of hiding soon. ,
3rd Smedes has a two-way a
phone. What will those girls tl'' ,
of ne.\t? ? ? ? ay
The Belles takes this opitoi'to” ,,
to tell its “old boss” conS''‘*|^^f i
lations! She was among
former Belles who became I
or married during the Chri^o j
holidays.