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CROWING FOR A GREATER CAROLINA Two Studenta Wink Election Long Schedule UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA VoueXXX, No. 1 COLUMBIA, S. a, SATUREDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 198836ne 10 Bird s( Foster An Electe "Salty" Sims Defeatec Many Students Entered Race Thi Summer But Only Two Get Places As the political pot calms down, tw Carolina students are looking forwar to entering the State capital and takin their seats in the house of representa tives. They are Dick Foster, vice-presi dent of the student body who was electe from Greenville county, and Tom Popt junior in law who was chosen from New berry county. Ed Sims, president of the Clariosophi literary society, was declared elected i the second race, but upon the recommen dation of his opponent, the votes were re counted and Sims was defeated by forty odd votes. Several en-Carolina men were chose from different parts of the State. Jame P. "Spot" Mozingo, law school graduat last semester, went in on the first laallo in Darlington, and Jack Nathans anothe law school graduate was chosen fror Charleston. Bruce Littlejohn and Fros Walker, both law school graduates, wen in from Pacolet and Union, respectivel3 Walker was re-elected. (Continued on Page 3; Column 2) --U. a. 0e Projects Status Are Explained On University Campuh Application To Federal Goverr ment For Aid Also Approved The status of university projects an applications with the federal governmen applications with the federal govern ment, according to J. Rion McKissick president of the University is as fol lows: Two of the projects initiated by thi administration have been approved. One is for $13,773 for painting the in terior and exterior of buildings on th campus. Work on this project will be gin Monday. The other is an identical amount, to b expended on general carpentry and re pair work on campus buildings. Under this administration the swim ming pool project has been revamped and the sum asked for has been increase from $24,949 to 480,655. It seems highl; probable that this will be granted. Another application for a loan ano grant is for funds to finish the basemen of the west wing at Thornwell Colleg< so that it may be used for storage pur poses, and putting in a fire-proof vaul for records. This involves, also, corn pleting the basement of the new Studlen Union Building so that a bowling alle; may be installed and a large Faculty Clul provided. The amount is $8,546. "This administration has also initiat. ed a project, which is in the form of ar application for a grant only of $7,200 for putting our steam heating plani into safe and adequate conditon," Pres. ident McKissick pointed out," "Th< present condition of the plant is highly unsatisfactory. In some respects it i: dangerous, and the possibility of a com. plete breakdown of our heating servic< is always hanking over us. We propos< to take $8,800 of the repair fund ear. marked for repairs by the Legislature and add it to the grant, so that a tota: of $16,000 may be available for indis. penslbable repairs to the heating plant Even this amount will probably not b< sufficient for complete repairs. Thi: application has been approved and seni to Washington." The improvements and additions to the stadium, initiated under the previous ad ministration, will be completed nex week. "As to the new dormitories, also initi ated under the previous administration, have to report that it is expected that th4 west wing of Thornwell will be complete< 'by the tenth of October, that the eas wing will be completed by November the (Oanunued an Pean 6; Coiumn 2) )pen S d Pope To House Colonel Explains Fair Policy In Address To Faculty 1 Praises Work Of' The Late Congressman, John J. Moswain _ Explaining that his policy is simply a square deal for the faculty and others serving the institution, for the students . and the alumni, for the University and the State, President J. Rion McKis e sick addressed the first faculty meeting n of the year in Sloan college Wednes . day. - He praised the work and life of the - late Congressman John J. McSwain for his help to the University and to a the United States. He quoted Con gressman McSwain as saying to a e friend a year before his death: "I- would t consider election to the board of trus r tees of the University a higher honor t than any in the State." President McKissick said in part: t "Many years of observation of poli tics and pubic life cause me to be wary of pronouncements as to policies and principles. It is easy to formulate them but difficult to put them into execution. "When this administration began it was confronted by the not uncom mon choices of the easier way and the harder way.. The latter road seemed _ clearly the path of duty if the Univer sity is to go forward. "The new board of trustees is com I posed of capable, allirt and devoted t representatives of every section of the - state. Their active interest in the up building of the University is one of the most helpfi" and cheering factors in our situation. They have given and s they are giving wholehearted support to every proposal for the advancement - of the institution. "As far as possible the administra tion proposed to equalize conditions affecting faculty members. Upon my - recommendation the board of trustees has directed that no promotions in the faculty be made for the session of 1936 37 and that the president of the Uni versity confer with the faculty as to the proper policy for promotions and report their recommendations to the board so that a definite, equitable and t comprehensive system of promotions may be adopted. I am firmly of the opinion that increases and promotions shoud not be made in a haphazard or (Continued on Page 3; Column 1) Books Reurned To Colonel After Several Years Lost In Early Nineteen Hundreds, But Mysteriously Returned Back in the early nineteen hundreds the Colonel, while a student at the Uni versity, lost three books. This week they were suddenly and mysteriously re turned-some thirty-one years later. Now even a University president has to be a student at some time, and,.even if he is to become a very prominent man eventually, lhe's bound to have a few books borrowed. So President J. Rion McKissick was, and so President J. Rion McKissick did. He didn't forget them entirely, because one of them happened to be an autographed copy of "Comes One with a Song" by the South Carolinian, Frank L. Stanton. One afternoon this week he returned home to find the three books in a chair on his front porch. There was no note, no explanation. But there were thc eson' The Colonel Fellow Freshmen: Since this is my freshman year as pre For the University and for myself I From what I have heard and seen of tionally serious-minded, capable, and fir One of the physically smallest memi cently to see me about some aid the Un As he was leaving, he said, with evide can help you, just call on me." That touched my heart, because, alth days, he showed.that he had already cat You can immeasurably help the Univc do your work and if you will be guided I been taught at home. You can help also if you will manife you will learn to love Carolina and star I have faith that you will do all these The University, its president, facul gladly will do all they can to help you ii I have attended three universities: I live my life over again and could atten So 1 feel that you made no mistake whe May your golden hours on this cam preparation for the life beyond our an comrades," lifelong friendships and hat Dr. W. M. McLeod Fills Vacanc) George Tomlin To Teacl Doctor Caloott Has Returned T History Department After Teaching At Duke Dr. J. Rion McKissick, president c the university has anmiced the fo lowing faculty changes for the currer year: Dr. W. M. McLeod is to fill the v cancy of Dr. Emmett Kilpatrick in th Department of Romance Languages fc a one year period. Dr. McLeod is ti brother of former Governor McLeo and the son of a former Methodist mit ister. He has been formerly connecte with the French Department at the Uni versity of North Carolina. Mrs. Nathlee T. Owens is to serve fo one year as Instructor of English. Sh was educated at Limestone College, th University of North Carolina and at th University of Chicago, from which insti tution she has a graduate degree in En glish. She has taught English at Limc stone College, Blackstone College, Vir ginia, and at Troy Alabama. Professor Samuel C. DePass is the ne' professor of journalism. He receive the LL.B. degree at Carolina in 1923 an, is a native of Camden. After practicini law in Union for a number of years h1 entered the newspaper field, in which hi has had 25 years' experience, havini worked principally in the mid West. H worked on newspapers in Salt Lake Cit: Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Chicago. H has taught in the Medil School of Journa lism at Northwestern University and ha been copy reader, sports writer, adver tising man, and editor and publisher of: large daily in Minneapolis. George W. Tomlin, who was last yea part time instructor in economics ha been promoted to full time instructor. H has done graduate work in the Univer sity of Pennsylvania. Dr. Calcott, who taught at Duke Uni versity last year has returned to resum work in the Department of HJistory. Dr. Petty, who has been on a year leave of absence to study at Clark Uni versity has returned to continue work i the Department of Geology, which po sition has been filled by Dr. F. C. Erick son during the past year. W. Frank Taylor, Jr., has been mad< assistant business manager of the Uni versity. With E ~1 Welcomes You sident, I can so address you. welcome you with whole-hearted cordiality. you, I believe that you constitute an excep e-spirited group. >ers of your class came into my office re iversity had provided for him. it sincerity, "Mr. McKissick, if a freshman ough he had been on the campus only two ight the true Carolina spirit. :rsity and its president if you will faithfully sere by the lessons of good conduct you have st the spirit of that small freshman and if d up for her with unwavering loyalty. things. ty, administrative staff and upperclassmen n every way. arolina, Harvard, Wisconsin. If I could c only one of these, it would be Carolina. n you chose to come here. pus not only give you sound and thorough cient walls, but also bring to you "dearest piness in everything! J. RION McKISSICK, President. Repairs Made At The University 2 Buildings And Grounds o Further Work Contemplated In Addition To Improvements Considerable improvements on Uni f versity buildings and grounds were made during the summer, and further work is contemplated. t A sub canteen has been installed in the Woman's building, and the Uni versity book store moved to tenement e five. A rest room for' ladies is in r the former location of the book store. e The canteen, book store, and the d pressing club have been brought under the direct control of the University. A large square in front of the can d teen has been paved with brick, the de - sign matching walks throughout the campus, and a walk has been built r along the tennis courts adjacent to e Green street. e Baths were installed in Melton hall, and students who cannot find accom niodations in the Woman's building will reside there. Fire extinguishers have been put in all classroom buildings and new floors have been laid in the . University gymnasium, field house, and in the University High School gym. The fatigued student no longer has to rush to Davis or LeConte between a classes for a quaff of cold water to g soothe his blistered tongue, as water e coolers have been installed in Sloan, e the law building, and the woman's dormitory. New signs over entrances e to the various departments will be of assistance to freshmen unfamiliar with 'the premises.' e~ Landscaping o f t h e infirmary - grounds and general renovation of the s building is contemplated. There has - already been a general cleaning up a and improvement of property adjacent to the warehouse. Floodlights on Melton Field will make night football games possible, sand arc lights behind the Extension e building and the library were also in - stalled. White uniforms will be given can - teen boys, janitors, and maids through e out the institution. When this has been done a group picture of the crew will be taken. * As soon as new- dormitories have ~ been completed the Y. M. C. A. and 1 Y. W. C. A! headquarters will be - transfered to the student activities . quarters, and Flinn. Hall to be given to the Art department. e Two new watchmen were recently - taken on, enabling shorter hours for the old watchmen. rskine Seceders Will Thred Fra ts To Move On Campus May Occur Next Session No Official Action Yet Taken By Board Of Trustees For the past several months, fraternity presidents have received letters from University officials to the effect that fra ternities will be compelled to move back on the campus next year. The board of trustees has not passed any such rule as yet, but from all that can be learned, such a rule will be put into force at the beginning of the 1937-38 session. As yet no official action has been taken by the board of trustees. Opinions as to the advisability of such. a change are multifarious. Non-fraternity men are rather indifferent and neutral while fra ternities are in opposition to the move. The outcome of such a policy is rather vague and indefinite. "I do not know, but I am practically sure that the board of trustees will pass a rule that fraternities will be moved on the campus next year," declared Presi dent J. Rion McKissick when questioned as to the outcome of the situation now before fraternities. John A. Chase, Jr., registrar and dean of Administration, was of the same opinion when the ques tion was put to him. "I have talked with a number of stu dents and I am of the opinion that most of the students who belong to fraternities are in favor of their return to the cam pus," Mr. Chase quoted James Good, president of S. A. E., as saying. On the contrary, Jack Quattlebaum, president of Kappa Sigma, is of the opinion that most fraternity and sorority members are opposed to the return of fraternities to the campus. "It will mean the ultimate removal of fraternities from the campus," Quattle baum stated. "As soon as our organi zations are removed from our present positions, interest will be lessened and in several years fraternities will be abol ished, not because members are willing, but because outsiders want fraternities removed. "Dicky" Palmer, president of Kappa Alpha, agrees with Quattlebaum in that most fraternity members do not approve of fraternities being moved back to the campus. Palmer is of the opinion that if fra ternities are forced to the campus they will eventually be removed from the campus. Palmer agrees that his fra ternity is 100 per cent against the move. Ticker Tape By TRIBBLE technique in a minor now, baby,i ' ain't just a guy who's fond of fair complexions; like a dame what plays the game right thru with no objections. your figger shows your other beaux are last-year-senior neckers; but, get it straight, this is my date... and you'll play checkers I Advance Showing Once again the campus shakes off its lethargy as the early birds seeking worms or freshman flock In, flit around, and make themselves conspicuous. Noticed: Clarence Taylor barging around, prospecting for a knock-knock.... and Deryli Fant, looking like sun shine at midnight, promoting her self a batch of healthy "hellos" .... Definition: Maribelle Higgins (Oeslasa nPage a 0sa1... g) Today 2ffer it To Carolina Play In Local Stadium Mysterious Erskine Eleven Clashes With Inexperienced Uni versity Sophs The Carolina Gamecocks, the big gest question mark in South Carolina football, will display their gridiron prowess against the Erskine Seceders this afternoon at 3:00 in the University Stadium. Coach Don McCalister will send a team against the invaders which will be a mixture of veteran gridders and brilliant sophomoric talent. Indica tions are that the more experienced men will dominate the forward wall, while the sophomores take their turns jn handling the backfield. The meeting of these two teams has been made into a gala event with the rededication of an improved stadium and the introduction of a public ad dress system to help the spectators in following the game. More details of this contest will be found on page 6. -U. W. a. Dean's List Numbers 53 For Second Semester Many Juniors And Seniors Make Coveted List, According To Registrar Chase Fifty-three students won places on the dean's honor list the second semester of the 1935-36 session, according to John A. Chase, Jr., registrar. Juniors and seniors making B plus on each course taken during the semester, which entitles them to a place on the list, are: Akin, Charles Armstrong, Canal Zone; Andrews, Clarence Eugene, Jr., Colum bia; l3elser, May Heyward, Columbia; Blair, Mary Katharine, Columbia; Bru ner, Robert Raysor, Jr., Columbia; Bry an, Gustavus Werber, Sumter; Burns, Howard Lamar, Greenwood ; Cannon, Furman Edward, Columbia; Clark, Eloise Steele, Columbia; Coggeshall, Peter Col lin, Darlington; Cohen, Joseph, New York, N. Y.; Coleman, Marion Eliza beth, Columbia; Conard, Robert Allen, Jr., Florence; Cooper, Helen Lee, Green ville; Dantzler, Boyd Francis, Parler; Davis, Harry Willard, Greenville; Dreher, -Margaret Elizabeth, Hopkins; Dukes, Daniel Fleming, Jr., St. George; Ellison, Clarence Melvin, Easley; Evans, Thomas Peabody, Bennettsville; Feagan, Robert Andrew, Jr., Columbia; Fincher, Herbert Bird, Union; Holcombe, Mary Ella, Fort Valley, Ga.; Holliday, Virginia Grey, Columbia; Horton, Betty Kinard, Union; Huggins, Margaret Allene, Co umbia; Johnson, Theodore Barron, Co umbia; Keith, Nell Bewley, Anderson; Kelly, Cherry Dell, Columbia; King, Susan Savage, Columbia; Lambert, Rob ert Dell, Jr., Columbia;- Lumpkin, John Henderson, Columbia; MacMurphy, Her yert Edward, Tampa, Fla.; Medlin, La Rue Merida, Bennettsville; Neely, Wil iam White, Chester; O'Cain, Raymond Kirby, Cordova; Parker, Tula Margaret, DaIzell; Quattlebaum, Jack, Winnsboro; Randall, Stella Alice, Blacksburg; Rich irdson, James Albert, Garnett; Schreiber, Herbert, Bronx, N. Y.; Shealy, Ellie Ruth, Chapin; Smith, Anna Narcisss, Columbia; Spears, Monroe KCirklyndorf, Columbia; Turnbull, John Robert, Gran teville; Verner, Mary Bellamy, Colum )ia; Whaley, Atherton Mikell, Colum ia; Whitaker, Mary Agnes, Columbia; Niiedeman, Eleanor Marie, Parris Island; Willis, James Otis, McCormick; Wilson, kielford Alonzo, Kinston, N. C.; Wing ield, William, Columbia; Woodruff, Edith Eglestn. Baltinme, M,.