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Entered as second-class matter October 11,1923, at
r^loffice at Raleigh. N. C.. under Act of March 3,
Paul V, I^eNutt
chaiman of the War Manpower Commission, wants to
see the liberal arts colleges preserved, but added, in tes
timony before the House Military Affairs Committee
last week, that every college in war-time must be able to
justify Its own existence.”
McNutt told the Committee^which is investigating
war-time college education—that he wanted to see every
one of America’s 1,700 colleges utilized in the war
effort, but that xmder the present Army-lfavy plan for
training men in the colleges only about 500 institutions
would be included. McNHitt stated that his plan which
aims at using all colleges for training necessary civilian
88 well as military personnel would soon he presented
to Congress.
Bringing the Committee up to date on the workings
of the Army-N'avy plan, McNutt read his previously
tmdisclMed order outlining the method by which col
leges are to be selected.
The order provides that a joint Army-Navy-WMC
committee will select the colleges by unanimous consent
The collets will be chosen on the basis
of their available administrative and instructional
facilities including staff, library, laboratories and
equipment, as well as on the basis of housing, messing,
and recreational facilities.” As many colleges as pos
sible will be used, “not omitting the smaller institu
tions,” and taking geographical distribution into con-
flideration. Liberal arts and non-technical institutions
will be used primarily for basic training. The fact that
a college has a Reserve Officer’s Training Corps or
other Army and Navy programs already in operation
will be given “due consideration.”
McNutt disclosed that .the Army intends to use eol-
leps which can accommodate as few as 250 students,
while Navy units will be about 400 men as a minimum.
Figures presented to the Military Affairs Committee
by Army officials at an earlier hearing showed that ap
proximately 37,000 WAACs would get college trainiiig
indicating that the women’s colleges will not be ex
cluded from government contracts.
Questioned by Congressmen who were relaying the
doubts of their college-age constituents, McNutt stated
that all young men should be advised to stay in college
until called. Young men should take “advantage of
every chance they have to get as much of college as
possible,” McNutt said.
Recentiy quite
a number of interesting chapel programs have been
presented in our morning assembly, And even for
something that’s. required, let me say “it*s fun.” If
you jl just listen and be as attentive as you are at, sny
maybe a movie, you’ll enjoy what is offered.
Not only skits and. pantomimes have been presented,
but also very appropriate speakers. Mr. Baen Chu, one
of the outstanding leaders of the Chinese Student Chris
tian Movement, addressed the assembly on Monday 8
his topic centering around the place of the student
m the world situation today. What he said about the
conditions of Chinese students like ourselves hit home
to many of us sup]}oso it were we who were standing
outside a cafe, waiting to pick up the crumbs that some
customer had left on his plate.
Dr. Herring, leader in our RoHgious Emphasis Week
as also been presented in a number of thouclit-
provoking ehapcl talks. So many of us have seemed to
think that this is an age where there is only pesainii.sjn
10^ us youth. But Dr. Herring has interpreted the life
of Christ in such a way that many of us have come to
believe anew and to revive our enthusiasm for living a
more Christ-like life. He has given us new hope, be
cause we are, indeed, a favored generation.
^ Musical programs, too, have been inspirational while
giving us opportunities to learn to love inusic of the
highest typo. Our own organizations, clubs, and pro-
THE TWIG
Junior* Plan Banquet
If you are beginning to wonder why all those juniors
are rushing from morning 'til night, it’s because they’re
working for the beat banquet ever. Under the efficient
leadership of Virginia Ayers, it seems that the seniors
really have something in store.
This year the banquet will be February 20, from
7:30 to 11 o’clock. It is to be held during these hours
because of transportation difficulties.
The entertainment for the banquet will be furnished
by Meredith students and it seems as though many
hidden talents are being revealed. £ven the freshmen
have assured their big sisters that they will furnish
something very entertaining and delightful.
A committee has been appointed to reserve tables for
those who want to sit in special groups.
think of anything more exciting than the
43 Junior-Senior? So come on juniors and seniors,
let s pack the dining hall 1
February 13, 1943
personal
Dear St. Valentine:
Since your last visit here, my darts have pierced
many hearts of the Meredith lassies. If you don’t be
lieve it,ju8t take a look at all the rings on the campus
(and off). Most of the Meredith girls deserve a box
of candy or roses, ’cause they’ve been real good
targets fop my wanderings arrows.
^ Vinita Penland, “Ken” really take the Marines for a
ride—wish you all could have seen her Sunday.
And Willie Barger’s frat pin doesn’t mean friend
ship either—I don’t believe. When Judy went to
lunch recently she scurried out to meet “Thad” marine
who i^identaJly left a neat pair of wings as a partina
gift. Oh, these Lieutenants!
Doris Woody Jones seems to enjoy art these davs.
Just a^ her why and wherefore. Don’t you think
Jessie Bell is over-doing it? Three dates in one week
with the same boy. Could it be, “In the sprint a
young man’s fancy turns to love?”
Culler, who you remember had her heart fatally
pierced by one of my arrows, is starting out right
by taking her man to church. Even though I’m
usually known as a spring harbinger, Evelyn Bowers
has an earlier “Herald” this year.
Nat Woodward may or may not be in love now, but
1. wonder when she’ll take another train rider ?
Sophronia Jordan—who is one of the mortally
pi6rceci—had set the date for February 19, but in-
atAAri if nr» • 1 A -1
Oortoon
A ^
^ead slipped it up to Thursday lirBest wifsher Anri
Heidi won’t even ‘ ” ’ - _ . -
catch him.
tell me when—after I helped her
!Nei and Jennie seemed to be in a real gay mood
Saturday night on the 10 o’clock bus. Cute Bov«
After all these days of patient waiting, that all-impor-
^nt letter finally arrived and found its way to Rubv
Yates box. Really I think she should get three dozen
roses—but after all, England is sorta’ far off.
Anna Ruth has me to thank for that two-earat glim
mer but T’m leaving it up to her as to when it’ll be—
•she really is troubled. Cleo’s “sweet” little man
stones.
_ Wonder if there’ll be any style shoM- romances woav-
mg around with the textile bovs this vear. I’ll do all
I can to help.
Don’t know “who” or “how” but Cornell Brunt
woke up the other afternoon and found a surprise that
looked e.xactly like herself.
_ St. Valentine, lots of the girls are M-orried—esne-
c>ially Mai’y Davis—’cause we hate to start wenriuff
high heels to class (with or without anklets. Marv?)
it seems that moat of us have more good heels than
loafers. Oh, time will tell!
Speaking of heels, not that she’s one. hut wonder
why 'Barefeet” seems to Dunn it everv Sunday. Ihvhc
there s a reason. . . '
Patsy McLawhorn, that week-end between semesters
must have been just too-too. Irvin seemed to like it
,liist fine,
Why is it that Rebecca Lane likes the color “red”
'm U Pre-flight Naval Cadet.
“Red” Bonner?
^One thing I’m sure of is that William Jdnkin.s
that Navy man is lA in Mildred Allen’s heart. Have
you seen that sparkle in her eye.? and that sparkler
on her third finger, left hand?
Hope Peggy Haywood is still doing O.K. by Billv-
you know that Clemson cadet.
Betty Knowles is getting a lovelier Valentine present
Hian most anybody else. She’s going out to TennesRPo
.1. luirsday to see—well .lust ask her.
Bye, hope I’ve done my best ’caivse I sho’ do want to
stnell those flowers and taste that candy.
Love,
Danette Cupid,
0)llegiate Creams
(By Marty Jeffreys)
_ “As long as the present restric
tions on ‘Driving for Pleasure’ are
in effect all dances given by State
College organizations shall close
promptly at 11. Dances may begin
as early as 8 if the organization
desires hut the dance must close
promptly at 11 so that those w’ho de
sire to do so may use the city buses
for transportation.”
—T)ie Technician.
fassors and administrative officers have given chapel
programs thnt have held our attention so well and have
been quite enjoyable.
Lot me express here, then, the general appreciation
that wo students have for these programs and for those
among us who make them possible. Many thanks to our
administration, our faculty, and our clubs.
“Members of the Army Enlisted
Reserve were told that they will not
be ordered to report imtil after
March examination. While the Army
Air Force Reservists were practical
ly assured that they would be able to
remain in school for the remainder
of the session, the N. R. O. T. C.,
students in classcs V-1, V-5, and
V-7, may continue their present
studies until a date yet to be deter
mined when they will be placed on
active duty as apprentice seamen.”
—College Topics (U. of Va.)
“I ask advice from others;
I seldom take it, tho
I simply let them give it
Because they love it so.”
But could be that we ought to he
glad that we have no such woe-bc-
gonc graders as the one who marked
the exams so strictly that he flunked
a follow for having a period upside
do^\u.
—The PevlHCopc (Coker College)
“Women with college degrees any
degrees—may now qualify as junior
engineers in the government by tak
ing a short tuition-free course at
any college which offers engineering
and gets together enough candidates
to justify classes. Persons who suc-
oessfully complete' such courses may
get a junior engineer’s job. : Salary,
>152,000.—Daily Tar Heel.
Hitler told the German people at
the beginning of the year that he
would “wipe the Russians off the
map in six months,” even if it took
all year.
—The Daily Tar Heel
Drug Cutting;
"I want some consecrated lie.”
“You mean concentrated lye.”
“It does nutmeg any difference,
Hiat’s what I camphor.
How much does it sulfur V
“Fifteen cents. Bright follow,
aren’t you?
“I’ve ne^'or cinnamon with so
much wit.”
“Well, I should myrrh—myrrh
. . . and as yet ammonia beginner at
it.”—The Duke Chronicle.
Societies To Present
Plays On Feb. 18
Frashmon Class Also To
Ghro Way Under the Direction
of Miss Boiley
The Phi and Astro Societies will
present their annual competitive
plays on February 18 in the audi
torium. These plays are of special
interest this year since the winner
will determine who has the cup.
The Phi’s have won for. the. past
two years, and if they continue their
success this year, they will be al
lowed to keep the cup. Betty Rose
Prevatte is directing the Phi play
entitled “Red Carnations” by Glenn
Hughes, and Nan Davis is directing
the Astro play, “Ladies Alone” by
Florence Ryerson and Colin Clem
ents. Both societies have cast their
plays and have started rehearsals.
The freshman class will give their
play, “The Tangled Mob” by
Charles G. Stevens along with the
society plays. This play is a comedy
also, and is built around an absent-
minded professor. Miss Bailey will
direct this play while the cast in
cludes—Gwendolyn Krahnke as Pro
fessor Doolittle, Hazel Johnson as
Kate Reagan, Melba Lon« as Mrs.
Wilcox, and Marilyn Ferrill as Dan
Fogarty.
From the Durham Herald:
“Duke has three conference wins
and one defeat while Wake Forest
has two losses and a defeats”
!II. . . . Very sportsmanlike dis
tinction, old chap 1 -
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