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Crowing For A Greater Carolina Pae-' Voluntary Day onsoanoChapel Today University of South Carolina Largest Circulation of any Collegiate Newspaper in South Carolina History Volume XBXI, No 4 COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1937 Founded 1908 Caro in Student Un Holds Fl For the first time the new board of di rectors of the Student Union met Mon day night in the office of the president of the University. W. S. Woods, instructor in modern languages, was elected president of the board, Robert Earle Penland, vice-presi dent, and Rannah Heyward, secretary. All of the directors were present ex cept Mrs. Julian Hennig, representing the Alumnae Association, who was out of the city. The other members of the board are: Rannah Heyward, Emerson Smith, F. R. Fanning, R. E. Penland, student body; R. L. Sumwalt and W. S. Woods, faculty; Richard E. Carwile, Alumni Association. President McKissick explained the pur poses of the Union. Although several re quests had been made to him for quar ters in the Union, he had declined to pass upon them, but had referred them to the Board for action, he said. The directors during their session in spected the spe. ii the Student Activ ities Building set aside -for the Union. There was discussion of several prob lems, such as provision for active man agement of the building and allocation of space to organizations, but no final Fair Admits Students Free Invitation Is Issued By Secretary Moore Student Activities Card Must Be Presented All Carolina students will be admitted to the State Fair free of charge upon presentation of their athletic cards, Thursday, October 21st, it was an nounced by President McKissick, Wed nesday. The invitation to the Student Body was extended by Paul V. Moore, secretary of the State Agricultural and Mechanical Society of South Carolina. Copies of Mr. Moore's invitation and President McKissick's reply appear be low: I)r. J. Rion McKissick, President, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. Dear Dr. McKissick: It is with pleasure that we invite you and the Student Body of the University to he our guest at the State Fair, Thurs (Continued on Page Six) -er. S. C. Each School Has Increase Commerce School Leads Every school in the University has ar increased enrollment over last year, fig ures issued this week by the registrar's office show. The school of commerce, with 84 more students than last session, has a larger increase than any other school. The graduate school, with 'an increase of 22 students, is second in point o1 growth. John A. Chase, Jr., Dean of Administration, in commenting upon the figures, stated that he felt that the large increase in the commerce school in com parison to other schools is due to the add. ing of the new Secretarial Science Course which is being given this year for th4 first time at the University. A list of the schools with their enroll ment of this year and last year follows: School 1937-38 1936-32 Arts and Sciences...653 637 Commerce ............... 309 225 Education................. 102 85 Engineering ............148 132 Journalism................ 74 61 Law........................ 107 102 Pharmacy ................. 68 62 Graduate ..............60 38 Total....-..-1521 1424 a Play ion Board nst Meeting action was taken. Until permanent arrangements can made, Instructor Woods, assisted by st dents, will manage the Union. It hoped that it can be opened before t Carolina-Clemson game. The board will meet again Mond night in the Union. In view of the fact that the uses ai purposes of the Student Union are n clearly understood by many students, t Union board of directors requested t president of the University to outli them. His statement follows: "The Student Union is intended to a common club for students, the cent of student life, a place where studei may spend as much of their leisure they wish. "It is hoped that it will also be t place where students may meet one a other, their parents and their frien from off the campus. "It is for the use and enjoyment all students, an?d not of any particul group or groups. "It is for students who live off t campus as well as for those who live (Continued on Page Three) K S K SPONSORS CHAPEL TODAY With Bill Overton, vice-presiden of Kappa Sigma Kappa, presid ing, voluntary chapel will be held a noon today. Pres. J. Rion McKissick will presen the Sigma Nu scholarship award, ani Newt Harmon, treasurer of the Y. M C. A. will award prizes to the winner in the finance campaign. Frosh PollS On Tuesda) Pick Class Officei Seven members of the freshman ch will compete for the office of presidi of the class in the annual election to held Tuesday of next week, Stokes Da president of the student body at the Ui versity of South Carolina announced t1 weelt. These were nominated at a meeting the freshman class held in the chai Tuesday night for the purpose of nor nations. They are Jimmy Wheel Charles W. Gibbes, Alan Bailey, Juds Gatch, Marvin Cranshaw, Bill McC lister, and Emeterio Aviles. (Conitinu :ed on& Paye Three) Y Campaign Nears Goai Approximately $825 has been rail towvard the goal of $1,300 in the annm Y. M. C. A. finance campaign, and mc pledges are coming in daily, R. G. B< secretary of the Y, announced this wei The campaign was expected to ck Friday, but since so many boys haver reported, it has been extended so tl all boys will have time to secure pledg Harold Prince won first prize of ticket to the Carolina-Clemson game be given to the man bringing in t largest amount of pledges. Prince cured $41, and Currie MacArthur a second with $33. Second prize is a Cai lina belt buckle. First prize for the highest team v won by Bill Gaston's team with a to of $76. This prize will probably be pass to one of the theatres in town. Amounts raised by each team are follows: George Colemtan-$55.25, He old Prince,$62.75, T. E. Matthew: $32, Ed Tiller-$46.50, Stokes Davi: $22, Ed Atkinson-$19.75, Jimmie Tho as-$18.50, Bill Gaston-$76, Currie Me Arthur.4~61.O Host Extension Head uI is tc ty at of le ti te be er as n dIs )f W. H. Ward, shown above, is head ing the recently revived extension di vision at the University. The purpose e of the extension division is to give the P beAefit of education to more citizens of the state. Student Body Bans Drinking Resolutions Are Passed Student Body Resolves Against Drinking At Grid Contests; Dis (onrages Vandalism s A resolution condemning all drinking at football games sponsored by the Uni versity was passed Wednesday noon by - the Carolina student body in a special meeting called by Stokes Davis. At the same meeting means of regulating gen eral student conduct during State Fair f Week were discussed. Upon the suggestion of Currie Mc Arthur, secretary of K. S. K., the stu 8 dent body moved that all organizations ss on the campus be asked to co-operate in nt stopping vandalism and harmful pranks be before the Clemson-Carolina game. A is, (Continued on Page Three) Society Work Is Praised ut o McKissick Visits Group l- "The work of 'a literary society is that of first importance to students at the University; 1 (d0 not know of any ac tivity that will benefit a person more than participation in a literary society," declared Pres. J. Rioni McKissick in an address to the Clariosophic society Tutes (lay night. "The two societies at Carolina wvere ed begun in 1806 and are probably the old al est anid most distinguished in the United re States," the speaker said. I, "Some people say that they will never ~k' need the training in speaking that a lit se erary society gives, but today there is a iOt (Continzued on Page Three) at es. toa Welcomi he e- To the parents of Carolina stu< as e. campus this week end, Thze Gane dial greeting. We believe, in sj as whisperers, that the University is tal cultural, social, and moral standpoi ain every way while they are at Ca as Because the University wants y r- are invit-ed to make the campus a~ classes with your sons and daugh them, and go to the football game ec- We bid you welcome, and exter most pleasant stay. To Par Leads Program .ffn Above is Dr. J. T. Penney, who is charge of the arrangements for Pa ents' Day. Dr. Penney is a member the faculty of the biology departme Editor Goes To Chicagc Williams Writes Hon Delegates Tell Of Train Trip ' Windy City Of Chicago Dinky Williams, editor of The Ga, cock, and Andy Jones, business manaf left Columbia.Wednesday for Chicago attend the Collegiate Press Conventi The letter below was received from th yesterday. Chicago, Ill Oct. 15, 19 1-arold Prince, Managing Editor, The Gamecock. Dear Mr. Prince: Ve arrived in the "Windy City" t1 morning with the temperature at 52 grees. I'm glad I included my athle sweater and a heavy overcoat in my ba The first thing that Andy Jones did up reaching the city was to ask at the formation booth for an economical hol lie found one, $10.00 per day for b< of us. These - Yankees seem to hu as much money as Southerners have c (Contiur1ed on Page Three) Group Debates Black_Questioi New Members_Initiate That H ugo Black is suitable for position on the Suprme Court is the op ion of the Euphradian Literary Socie The group after listening for an he and a half Tuesday night to dlebate the Alabama senator's qualifications< cided in favor of him by a vote of to?7. Next week the society will debate the quest ion, "Resolved : That the Unit (Con.tinau'd on Page Th/Iree') Parents :lents who will visit the Carolii yock, wishes to extend a most e( >ite of the reports of malicio 1 fine school, from an education nt. We believe that students gre rolina. ou to see this for yourselv&s, y< rour home for one day, to attei ters, to eat in the cafeterias wi with them. d to you our sincere wishes fr ents To 1 Football Mair Frosh Law Class Names Davis Head John Bratton Davis, a senior in th< school of arts and sciences from larts ville, was elected president of the fresh man law class over Bernard Poliakof of Abbeville in the annual election heb Tuesday morning, Stokes Davis, presi dent of the student body, announced thi week. Jimmie Thomas, a senior from Beau fort, defeated Sam Preston for vice president; other officers chosen were Ju dith Greenburg, historian, and Ceci Schneider, secretary. The newly elected president is a mem in ber of the Euphradian Literary societ) Kappa Alpha fraternity, and is secretar r- of the University Y. M. C. A. of Thomas i viep-nrecidpnt of the' Clarik nt (Con'inued on Page Si.r) Pep Meeting Held In Chapel Tonight A pep meeting will be held on the eve of the Carolina-Clemson game in the chapel at 7:30 P. M., it has been le announced by Johnny Campbell, head cheerleader. Immediately after the pep meeting there will be a shirt-tail parade up Main street to the Jeffer ;on hotel, in accordance with the regu lar custom. ;er to e Discussion Gi 37 Comr Tenement 9-10 Takes Early Lead 186 Me: With a total of 141 points, tenemet his 9-10 is leading all discussion groups i le- the contest for a free turkey dinner t tic be given to the winning group at 1U gs. end of the series, R. G. Bell, secretar on of t he University of South Carol ii in- . M. C. A. announced this week. cl Tenement 25 is close behind 9-10 wit >th 139 points, and 11-12 is third with 13 Ve Other groups and their scores ar< at- 1-3, 129; Sigma Chi, 117; 15, 115; 1 - 113: 21, 125; 23, 127. Around 186 students ai-e taking pa in liscussion groups this year ; 13 grout have been organized on the campus. " ampus tralitions and their etect c Ipersonality" will be the topie for dIi cuission this week, and( "how cuistoms at d. traditions can be changed" wvill be ust next week. _ Grup organized and leaders are ty. follows:RoocBaee,psint ur Ten. 1. oceBael,peiet;B on Collier, secretary ; Dr. Orin F. Cros Ie- leadler. :: Law Becomes *Campus M. D. Dr. Edward H-. Law of Pacolet he beeni appointed physician at the Univet sity' of Sotuth Carolina, Pres. 3. Rio McKissick announced this week. ia Dr. Law, who was chosen by a speci l'- committee on health of the board of trtu 11s tees of the University, will take tip h 11, duties on the medical staff Oct. 15,< vsoon after. lie stucceeds Dr. Isadore Schayer, her of the hygietne depar-tment, who has be< )U serving as physician for the past fe id months tintil an appointment could I hmade permanently. However, Dr. Scha: er will remain on duty for several weel to help his successor become famili, a with his duties. morrow Game Feature Stunts Planned By Societies Penney In Charge Students and faculty of the University will be host to all the mothers and fathers who have children at the University Sat - urday, October 16. A gala occasion has - been planned for "Parents' Day," the f main feature being the football game be 1 tween the Gamecocks and Davidson col - lege. S With special admission prices for par ents of students and benches on the side - lines for fathers of football players, - "Parents' Day" is expected to draw one - of the season's largest crowds to Caro I lina Stadium. Various stunts and parades are being - planned by campus organizations. Be 5 tween the halves there will be a parade V around the track, and six skits conducted by the following persons: Misses Mar garet Hawkins, Banche Steinhorn and Emalie Roper, and Charles Manning. - The honorarv service fraternities at tr University will place guards around the campus Saturday to assist the visitors in finding interesting places on the grounds, or to aid in contacting the parents' offsprings. An information booth at the center of the campus will also serve as a meeting place for parents and children. The observance of "Parents' Day" will be in charge of a committee of which Prof. J. T. Penny is chairman. It is hoped that this day will become an in stitution at the University, setting aside (Continued on Page Three) 'oups ete For Dinner In Contest Sponsored By Y.M.C.A.; n Organize it Ten. 6, Sam Price, president; J. A. n Crawford, leader. o Ten. 10, Carlisle Cannon, president ; C Myers Singletary, secretary ; Prof. J. Y Wylie Brown, leader. a Ten. 11-12, Dan Millsaps, president; C. E. Tomlinson, secretary; W. M. Mc h Leod, leader. 3.; Ten. 14-15, Jimmie Wilson, president; Ansel Elmore, secretary; WV. H. Ward, ' leader. rt Ten. 19, Bill Carrigan, president ; Ryan >s Scott, secretary; Prof. Sam Derrick, leader. n Ten. 21, Emeterin Aviles, president ; -Alvin Coleman, secretary ; Dr. J. Rion dI McKissick, leader. dI Ten. 23, Marvin Busbee, presidlent; Billy King, secretary ; Rev. Pierce Cook, is leader. Ten. 24% Albert Green, presidlent ; Dr. b F. WN. Bradley, leader. c, Ten. 25, Rt.y Riddle in charge ; no leader selected. Randall Jones To Speak Here -Randall Jones, nationally known lec n turer, will give a talk on Southern Utah Parks at 8 :30 Monday night in the Uni iversity Chapel, D)r. Frank Bradley an nounced Wednesday. The lecture, which wvill be illustrated with colored slides, is is being sponsored by Omicron Delta Kappa >r for the Union Pacific Railway Conm pany in order to further the slogan "See d America First." n~ Mr. Jones' lecture will disctuss Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National SPark, Cedar Breaks National Monu Sment, Kaibab National Forest and the es world famous Grand Canyon National tr Park. The talk will take an hour and a _half's time. The public is invited to atend.