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FacultyIncreaed HonorsEnrollment Coker Epce University of South Carolina ________ Z-676 Volume XXXI, No. 9 CLMI NCOLUMBIA, S. C., FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1939 iFounded 1908 voww usaumecocu neads Shown In action here are three officids of The Gamecock for the second semester. They are, left to right, George Zuckerman, managing editor, Jane Cox, co-ed editor, and Courtenay Carson, editor-in-chief. Week-In-Streamerlines Dean John A. Chase, Jr., predicts "normal increase" in February enrollment for second semester. Euphradian Literary society holds debate on whether or not Gamecock control should be placed in the hands of all Carolina students. Examination schedule announced this week by registrar's office. University faculty adopts resolution on death of former trustee chairman, David R. Coker. Radio Players present Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart" over station WIS at 8:30 P. M. to day. Chapman- Milling, author of "Singing Ar rows" speaks to students in chapel today. Garnet and Black cover for 1939 will fea ture University gymnasium, according to Cur rie MacArthur, editor. Robert Earle Penland elected president of Omicron Delta Kappa to succeed Frank Jor dan. School of engineering adds new course in "X-rays" for second semester. First Semester Exam Schedule Is Announced The schedule of examinations for the first semester of this year is correct as it appears in the University catalog, it was stated this week by John A. Chase, dean of administration. This schedule is herewith reprinted for the convenience of students. Schedule of Examiinations-1938-1989-First Semester4 January 20-28, 1939 Classes meeting at the designated hours or any part thereof will be examined at times appointed in the following schedule:t A. M. 9-12 P. M. 8-6 ~ First Day .. T., T., S-10:00-11 :00 T., T., S- 4:00- 5:00 Second Day T., T., 5- 9:00-10:00 T., T., 5- 1:00- 2:00 a Third Day . .T., T., 5- 8:00- 9:00 T., T., S-11:00-12:00 Fourth Day M., W., F-12 :00- 1:00 T., T., S-12:00- 1:00 r Fifth Day . .M., W., F-11:00-12:00 f4T., T., 5- 2:00- 3:00 lT., T., 5- 3:00- 4:00 Sixth Day . .M., W., F-t10:00-11:00 M., W., F- 1:00- 2:00 Seventh Day M., W., F- 9:00-10:00 M., W., F- 4:00- 5:00 r Eighth Day Mf., W., F- 8:00- 9:00 (M., W., F-- 2:00- 3:00 LM., W., F- 3:00- 4:00 e No group examinations will be held this year. The abolition of group examinations was accomplished by faculty action re- f cently. Full details of the faculty 's move appeared in the C December 16 issue of The Gamecock. Prior to this action, group examinations were held in most t subjects in which there were several sections. All sections of ~ the same cour-se in many schools were brought together for a a composi4t examination& made up of questions submitted by the 8Sv*'au teacheft of the subjeet. Faculty Pays Tribute To D. R. Coker Adopts Resolution On Death Qf Late Trustee By a rising vote, resolutions on the death of David R. Coker, late trustee of the University were unanimously adopted by the fac ulty in its regular meeting Wed nesday afternoon. The resolution was drawn up by Professors A. Courtenay Carson, S. M. Derrick, and Reed Smith, chairman of the committee. "When Mr. David R. Coker died on November 28, 1938, with sympathetic and affectionate unan imity the state he loved and served pronounced his life to have been both great and goo4/ Many felt that in influence and achievement he was the first citizen of S' th Carolina. Truly hii contacts With the life of this commonwealth were many and varied and always fruit ful and constructive. As we look back upon his long and productive career, the faculty of 'the Univer sity of South Carolina remember him chiefly in four capacities, as patriotic citizen, as agricultural scientist, as trustee of this institu tion, and as a personal friend," the resolution stated. Continuing, the resolution spoke of him as the "patriotic citizen," commenting on his services as chairman of the South Carolina Council of Defense in 1917. "In this difficult position, Mr. Coker immediately threw in full measure his entire ability, influence, and large personal and financial re sources. . . . No one who came in to contact with' Mr. Coker during those troublous days . . . could fail (Continued on Page Six) Author Of 'Singing Arrows' Speaks Today Chapman Milling Will Read And Sing Selections Dr. Chapman Milling will be the principal speaker on today's chapel 3rogram, according to an announce rnent by Dr. Hugh Murchison, :hairman of the faculty committee >n chapel programs. Dr. Milling is a noted writer and tuthority on South Carolina folk ore. His recently published 'Singing Arrows" has attracted 'avorable comment from literary :ritics throughout the United 3tates. Several selections from 'Singing Arrows" will be read by. Dr. Milling. He will also sing sev .ral ballads. Next week's chapel program will >e sponsored by the Young Wom n's Christian Association. The >rogram will be in charge of June Nebb, president. The Columbia College Glee club las tentatively accepted an invita ion to appear on the chapel pro cram for February 3. The Colum >ia College Glee club was a popu ar feature of several of last year's :hapel programs and will be mak ng its first appearance at the Uni rersity this year. Mrs. Mary Sims Oliphant will Lppear on the chapel program for 'ebruary 10. Mrs. Oliphiant is the laughter of William Gilmore Sims, ioted South Carolina writer and mistorian, and at present is engaged n writing a biography which will e entitled, "Life and Letters of William Gilmore Sims." m. U. 0. Ne Course D~n "X-rays" Is Announced The addition of a new course in he school of electrical engineering vas announced this week by Prof. .F. Ball. This course is entitled "X-Rays nd their applications," and will onsist of a study of the technique f x-rays and their application in redical and industrial fields. It will afford a means of becom ag familiar with the latest type of quipment under the supervision of rained demonstrators who will rep esent their companies at the Uni ersity. Included in the study will be use *f the fluoroscope, use of proper creens or filters in administering reatments, photographing bone ractures, and uses of other parts1 f the machine. The course will be available to ttidents taking engineering, den istry, pre-medical, and medical de rees. It will be taught by Prof. Ball, nd his lectures will be supple lented with talks by outstanding dioissin Columbaospitals. Bravery In Braille MARY COUCH Blind Co-ed Shows Talent Sightless' Girl Holds NYA Job, The mast unusual student on the University campus isn't a football hero or a Phi .Beta Kappa senior, but an 18-year-old freshman co-ed named Mary Couch, who is blind And Mary would be outstanding on any campus, even if she were not totally blind. Mary is helping to pay her ex penses with a NYA job. She will undoubtedly make the freshman honor roll. Her musical ability en ables her to add to the pleasure of her fellow students. And lastly, her personality and splendid spirit are constant sources of inspiration to those about her, although Mary would have you believe that there is nothing unusual about her at all. Mary's home is in Heath Springs, but she received most of her train ing at Cedar Springs Institute near Spartanburg. There she learned to turn aler life-long handicap-she had .been blind since early infancy -into an asset. It's the same story that Helen Keller and other heroic dwellers-in-darkness have drama tized for the world. When Mary decided to enter the University this year, everybody tried to discourage her. The dor mitory for women was full. But she wouldn't take "no" for an an swer. And now the whole institu tion is glad she wouldn't. Mary has developed her hearing, touch and memory to such an ex tent that they largely compensate her inability to see. Her NYA job consists of answering the telephone it the women's dormitory and call ing co-eds to the 'phone. She re members the portion of the build ing in which each girl lives, and she finds her way unerringly and unaided from one end to the other. Mary made "A-plus" on French. She gets a fellow student to read out the lesson to her. Then Mary transcribes it herself in Braille, and is ready to read in class when she is called upon. For lectures in other classes, Mary depends partly upon Braille notes she makes herself and partly on her memory. She uses the typewriter with the skill of an ex perienced stenographer, and her note-books are joys to her profes sors. Her home-work also is type written. Mary dresses herself and always wears the right color combinations. The orderly way in which she ar ranges her clothes and her ability to remember exactly where she puts everything make this possible. She has a sweet singing voice, and plays both the piano and the violin (Continued on Page Six) Will Sponsor Chapel Program A delegation from the Univer sity will sponsor a chapel program at Columbia high school Thursdayb f next week, it was announced| r'esterday by Lodema Gaines, as ,istant dean of women at the Uni versity. The program will be presided >ver by Robert Earle Penland, iewly elected president of 0. D. K. Penland will speak on the advan.. ages that Carolina offers to men ;tudents. Frances Smith, president >f A. K. 0., will present the advan ages of the University from the viewpoint of a woman student. Also Included on the program A'ill be. musIc by the boy's quartet lirected by Haynie Prince. Mem ers of the quartet are Bill Dorsey, F~rank OusIey, Lane Woodcock, Lnd Preston Westmoretand. Har >1d Gibson is accompanist.| Also included on the program will be music by a co-ed trio, com mosed of Grace Kilgore, Lavinia Lyles, and Mary Crumpler. The program presented by 6 lelegation fromt the University is an annual feature. Missnfinns said. "Norma In Febri College You Admission C Say U. S. Should N Jewish refugees from Centri to come into the United State jority of the college youth of t In slightly more than a month Germany has turned its Jews intc a world problem: one that may have to be faced by leaders of to morrow-college men and women of today. Should the United States offer a haven to the persecuted Jews? Although many think a few should be admitted if other na tions cooperate, seven out of ten are opposed to opening wide the doors of the United States. These figures are the first an nounced by the new Student Opin ion Surveys, organized with The Gamecock as one of the cooperat ing members. The Surveys, a non commercial organization of campus editors, will publish weekly reports based on national referenda sim ilar to those of other polls that re cently have been proved highly re liable. Campus interviewers have ap proached students of every' descrip tion, rich and poor, freshman and seniors, in big schools like Colum bia in New York and California at Los Angeles and in smailer schools like Luther in Iowa and Schreiner in Texas. They have asked, "Should the United States offer a Euphs Talk Of Control OfGamecock MacArthur And Timmons Lead Hot Discussion The Euphradian Literary Society held a stormy session Tuesday night. A spirited debate featured the program. The qery was, Re solved: that the control of The Gamecock be placed in the hands of the student body. Leading the affirmative side was Currie MacArthur, who pointed out that The Gamecock was supposed to be an organ paid for by the stu dents, and advocated the right of all students to hold a position on the board of publications. The board is at present composed of members of the four literary so cieties, and three members of the faculty. The real control of the paper, MacArthur said, is in the hands of a select few. Heading the negative side wvas R. K. Timmons, who pointed out that the control of the paper was niot in the hands of a select few, because the literary societies were niot a select few, but open to any member of the student body who :ared to -join. Furthermore, the negatives said that the actual tak nig of control from the societies was an impossibility as a vote wvould have to be taken among the student body and the combined strength of the societies would be ufficient to defeat the purpose. Other speakers on the affirmative dde were Felix Green and Matthew Poliakoff. Alex McArthur and tokes Davis assisted the negatives. Tom McCutchen reported to the ociety that Dean Chase had agreed o have the University pay half of he expense of having all portraits n the hall stretched and oiled. It vas decided to have a reception the irst meeting after mid-term. Election of officers for next emester will be held. next week. rhe contest promises to be the hot est in a good many years. Garnet And Blac Feature Picture 4 For the first time in history iVlack for this year will feature ina Gymnasium. "By virtue of its beauty, its promi tent position on our campus, its part n the history of our state,- and its ong service to our student body, the ym was a logical selection for our taff to make." Currie Mac'Arthur, kiitor of the book, pointed out this feek. The cover is designed to catch the yes not only of the students but of hose whose attention might be at racted by bright and dignified colors. With this in niind. the staff has de I Increas( aary Reg th Oppose )f Refugees ot Be Haven For Jews LI Europe should not be allowed i in great numbers, a large ma his country believes. haven in this country for Jewish refugees from Central Europe?" Yes, said ....31.2 per cent. No, said .... 68.8 per cent But it was clear from the coast to-coast returns that students as a whole would like to see the United States help oppressed German mi norities in some way, some sug gesting the offering of homes in United States possessions. "No country should turn away people who bring so much with them," said an Illinois senior. "But where would we put them?" asked a Uni versity of Minnesota sophomore. Others definitely believed none should be allowed admittance. No ticeable was the qualification, "If other nations help also." American Jewish students, con gregated in the East Central states, it appears raised the "yes" answers in that particular section of the country. where 39.1 ner cent were in favor. In the New England group 35.8 were affirmative; Mid dle Atlantic 30.1; West Central 30.7; Southern 29.5; Far Western 23.2. Awareness of the problem and distribution of the population along racial lines are pointed out by these sectional figures. -Last Day To Drop Today is the last day on which students may drop courses for the first semester, it was announced this week by Flinn Gilland, regis trar. Students wishing to drop courses must apply to the registrar's office by 5 p. m. today with their re quests, it was announced.' Blanks for the necessary signa tures and information may be had at the registrar's office free of charge. Radio Players Will Present Poe Thriller With Prof. Coleman Karesh in the leading role, the Radio Players t will present Edgar Allan Poe's r "The Tell Tale Heart" over sta tion WIS at 8:30 p. m. today. The play is based on the story of a servant wvho kills his mastert and huries him underneath the floor of his room. When a policeman conmes to the house, he becomes panic stricken and confesses to ther crime. The role of the servant is played hy Prof. Karesh; Dr. J. T. Pen ney plays the part of the old man, and the policeman is Jim Bethune. a Sidney Duncan is the announcer. All three of the actors have ha<d former experience on the stage and radio. Prof. Karesh played the leading role in the Town Theater production of "Faust" in 1937, and ~ is also interested in Shakespearean acting. Dr. Penney is a radio speaker of wide ab)ility, and has also played a prominent part in the development of the Town Theater. Jim Bethunt is best remembered for his drunken a role in "Carrie Nation." Prof. W. S. Woods is in charge t of special music effects for this program, and other special effects are being handled by Ben Fish-4 burne and Ed Patterson. Prof. R. M. Stephan is faculty adviser of the Radio Players. k Cover Will )f Gymnasium the cover to The Gar'net andc tihe University of South Caro- I cided to use a brilliant silver-gray as a a background to set off the contrast- ti ingly somber garnet and black colored a trim. Recent additions to the staff includet Dr. Havilah Babcock, literary advisor, is and Paul Johnson, who is on .the art r staff. Although no comment on the mat- tt ter could be obtained before this is- t sue went to press, the editor said that C announcement of the dedication *ould probably e Mde netw& Likely istration Chase Gives Details For All Students A "normal increase" in, enroll ment for the second sem(ster of this year was predicted this week by John A. Chase, dean of admin istration of the University. "Ap plications for admission for the sec ond semester are being received daily," said Dean Chase. Registration figures for the first semester reached 1,712 as the total for students registered in regular classes of the University. New Students Register All new students registering for the first time at the University are expected to report to room 406 of LeConte College at 9 a. m., Sat irday, January 28, it was announced by Prof. William McCall, in charge of placement tests. The group re quired to attend this first meeting includes all but law and graduate students. A late fee of $1.00 will be charged, applicable to all who fail to attend the meeting, it was stated by Dean Chase. All new students have been ad vised to file applications for admis sion to the University on or before January 20, Dean Chase said. Entrance examinations will be given on January 30 and 31, it was stated. Those students entering the University by examination have been advised to consult the regis rar's office. Registration Days All students, both new and old, vill register for their classes on .Uonday and Tuesday, January 30 tnd 31. Late registrations will be ield on Wednesday, February 1. 'lasses will begin on the regular iourly schedule on Wednesday, ebruary 1 at 8 a. m., ai9d will not )e held on the half-hour plan as (Continued on Page Six) --n. a. . Bowman Is On Radio Interviewed By Frank Wardlaw Over Station WIS Dr. LeRoy E. Bowman, director 4 federal forums in South Caro ma, was interviewed over radio tation WIS, Wednesday morning n the regular series of Campus In erviews, conducted by Frank H. Vardlaw, director of the University 4ews Service. Dr. Bowman was interviewed on he progress of the forum move nent in the state. The guest speaker told some hing of the progress of the forum novement in South Carolina, and >f the people who participated in he forum discussions. Other questions which Dr. Bow nan discussed included the future f forums in the state, and what s being done to perpetuate the novenment. Dr. Bowman discussed onme of the dlifficulties confront ng South Carolina. Later he ouchted on the questions of great st intenrst at the forum meetings, nd the concrete and indirect results hich the forums are producing and re expected to produce in the fu uire. Tonight another of the series will e presented. The topic under dis ussion will be "Federal Aid in ~ducation," it was announced Wed esday by Director Wardlaw. Mr. Vardlaw said that Dr. J. McTyerie )aniel of the University's depart rient of education, Dr. E. R. C:-ow, 'rincipal of Columbia high school, nd tentatively Mr. James C. Deri ux, of The State newspaper were a be the participants in tonight's rogram. Clarios Elect Next Week Second semester officers of the :lariosophic literary society will be lected next Tuesday night, which vill be the last meeting of the emester. One member of the oard of publications also will be hosen to fill the vacancy created *y the resignation of Menton Hol rnd. Jimmy Thomas, president, urges 11 members to confer with the reasurer and secretary this week to ssure eligibility for voting. Business activities monopolized hiis week's session of the organisab lon, when the mystery of the miss ig dlebating table was solved add e-touching the -societies' portraIts ras discussed, Concerning the lat er question, It was decided to con act additional artists before lettleg air contract.