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South Educational Formed At State To Get Firs Wardlaw, Phelps, I The meeting of the South America held in the educatior South Carolina, Friday Marcl ing the first to perfect its Futi ization. This state will ther charter. Morgan Addresses Group Dr. Joy Elmer Morgan of Wash ington, D. C., national committee man of the Future Teachers of America and editor of the journal of the National Education associa tion, was introduced by Mrs. H. E. Thomas, chairman of the state committee. Doctor Morgan dis cussed the state and national or ganization and some of the prob lems which confront ypung organ izations. He called for reports from various chapters as to their activities and projects. State Committee Named The following state committee was named: Mrs. H. E. Thomas of Walterboro, chairman; W. H. Ward, director of extension at the University of South Carolina; T. B. Stevenson of Walterboro; J. P. Coates, secretary of the South Carolina Education association; John B. Gentry, principal of Bates burg high school; and Mrs. W. S. Pointer of the Florence city schools. Dr. Patterson Wardlaw of the University school of education and Dr. Shelton Phelps of Winthrop college were named as an honorary committee. Army To Hold Civilian Camps Fort Moultrie To Be S. C. Site The United States Army is plan ning to hold several citizens' mil itary training camps throughout the south from June 15 to July 14. The camp for South Carolina is to be located at Fort Moultrie, and is open to all able-bodied men be tween the ages of seventeen and twenty-nine. The main purpose of these camps is to give training in the principles of citizenship and self-discipline. There will be military tactics courses, competitive sports, plenty of outdoor life and recreation, and enough work to keep the men in good shape. The course of study is divided into four parts to suit the ages and needs of the recruits. This training involves no future military obligation and the govern ment will pay all expenses while the men are in camp. Anyone desiring more informa tion of these camps should see Dean Bradley immediately. -U. 3. O. Meriwether Will Act Professor R. L. Meriwether, of the department of history at the University of South Carolina, will represent the University at the 9th annual meeting of the South Caro lina Historical association to be held in the Columbia Hotel, April 15. Mr. Meriwether will act as critic of the paper of Professor Woody, Duke University, on "Christopher Gadsden and the Stamp Act in South Carolina." Professor Patton, Converse Col lege, is president of the association. Mr. R. L. Meriwether and Mrs. Ar ney R. Childs, of the University of South Carolina, are joint editors of THE PROCEEDINGS, annually published by the association. Math Professors Attend Meeting All members of the mathematics department of the University of South Carolina, with the exception of E. C. Coker, will go to the Cit adel in Charleston, March 25, for the 17th annual meeting of the Southeastern section of the Math ematical Association of America. The mathematicians met in Co lumbia in 1927 and again in 1936. Last year Prof. J. B. Jackson, of the University, retired from the highest office of the section. - . o. If the charging rate of an auto moble generator is set too high, it overloads the battery, reducing its life. "Flowers For All Occasions" GAROLIA'S FLOflIST Corsages - Pian -ut Flower. DeLoache, Inc. Florist Unio.-Phamb 1.8187 Caroli Group Carolina t National Charter; lonorary Committee Carolina Future Teachers of building at the University of 17, resulted in this state's be ire Teachers of America organ )fore be the first to receive a Dean Of Women Appears On Radioi Program Mrs. Childs Tells Of New Dormitory Mrs. Arney R. Childs, dean of women at the University of South Carolina, was interviewed on the University School of the Air, over WIS, March 15, on the subject of the new $300,000 w6men's build ing, now under construction. Mrs. Childs stated that the new building would be completed by September 13, the opening date of school. All girls, except those from Columbia, and a very few ex ceptions made by the dean of women, would be required to live in the dormitories. The new build ing, which will room 250 girls would be filled to capacity when opened, Mrs. Childs predicted. "It will be one of the finest dor mitory btilding; in the state of South Carolina," she said. School Of Air Hears Sweeney On Wednesday Frank Wardlaw, professor of journalism at the University of South Carolina interviewed Mrs. Grace Cameron Sweeney, of the University's modern language de partment, on the University School of the Air over WIS, Wednesday morning, March 22. The subject of discussion was Venice, "Bride of the Adriatic." A recent survey showed that 26 entire school systems listened to the University School of the Air. The survey was made by the W. P. A. radio project, conducted under the sponsorship of the University Ex tension division. Callcott Speaks On Neutrality Dr. W. H. Callcott, history pro fessor at the University, spoke Wednesday night to the Columbia Junior Chamber of Commerce at its regular meeting in the Jef.Yerson hotel. Dr. Callcott's a u b j e c t was "United States Neutrality Legisla tion." Dr. Callcott, author of important works on Latin American affairs, is considered an authority .in the sphere of world conditions. A week ago he was the speaker at the Co lumbia Rotary club, lecturing on "Uncle Sam Makes His Bid." -U. 6. 0. NYA Funds A total of $11,780.90 was reached last week in payment of N. Y. A. funds to 70 students at the Univer sity of South Carolina who are eli gible. The $2,306 paid to students for the period of February 15 to March 15 was the largest monthly pay ment this year. Lost An Found Two umbrellas, one walking cane, two fountain pens, and one pair of gloves have been left at the lost and-found department, conducted by Mrs. Nannie T. Moon, postmia tress of the University of South Carolina. The owners of these articles are requested to call at the post office and claim them. CHINAWWTCHES SYLVAN BROS. STERLING SILVER AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS aenuine Merebanidis Only, No Plates Nfo I:nitation war.a ifsa-mon. St... nolabf.. 0.n na Ful University Gi Outstanding i Scheduled For Chapel Today The University Men's Glee club, under direction of William C. Bald win has this year become one of the outstanding organizations on the Carolina campus. Scheduled to appear in' chapel this morning, the glee club has filled a large number of other en gagements this year. It recently appeared over radio station WIS in connection with a program spon sored by the State Federation of Music Clubs; filled a series of en gagements in the lower part of the state; participated in the joint pro gram of campus musical organiza tions last week; and will next ap pear on the prograLn of K. S. K.'s annual beauty pageant. Academic credit is given for membership in the organization. There are forty-odd members. Tentative plans call for a trip to Camden and other nearby towns in the near future. Drayton Hal Auditorium Harbor! Numerous Educa Drayton Hall, and other ro at the University of South Car place during 1938 for a large : schools, and individuals. A wi has been offered-musical, edi social. These programs include sixteen< music or dance programs and re citals; two music festival auditions; a concert by the Palmetto Ensem ble; a meeting of the Afternoon Music Club; a meeting of the Shandon Choral Society; a Federal Music Project meeting; several con certs by the University Symphony Orchestra; the State Press Con ference; the Ted Shawn dancers; a joint meeting of the Columbia Gar den clubs; a talk on craftsmanship by Professor Ralph Erskine of Tryon, North Carolina, sponsored by the Woman's Club; the Dog wnnd Garden Club; the B'nai B'rith Society; South Carolina Garden School Committee; State Board of Health; program of mu sic and dance sponsored by Co lumbia Eastern Star; State Con ference of Social Workers; a pro gram of vocal music by John Mc Crae; the initiation ceremony of Dr. J. Rion McKissick, President of the University of South Caro lina, and Dr. Henry N. Snyder, President of Wofford College, as Masons at Sight. Educational Conferences Held Numerous educational confer ences and meetings were held: the Extension Division sponsored a forum on farming; a program, pre sented by Mr. H. S. Haddon of Springbank plantation, in which he showed colored slides and pictures of gardens to the garden clubs of Columbia; a garden school; a con ference on student government; a convention of SQuth Carolina Fu ture Farmers of America, under the dlirection of Mr. Verd Peterson; a joint meeting of the County Superintendents of the state and members of the State Department of Education; and numerous pic ture shows in the field of audio visual education. The University Summer School met once a week for chapel exercises and also held the commencement exercises there. The University High School pre sented two plays under the direc tion of Mr. Hubert Spigner, in ad dition to holding its regular chapel exercises in the hall. The Univer sity Players, under the direction of Mr. Stephan and Mr. Woods, pre sented several plays: "Bill of Di vorcement," "Gamecock Revels," and two high school plays during High School Week. CAROLINA ENGRAVING CO. We Carry A Complett Sftock Of sHAEFER's - PARKER'S WATERMAN'S s FOUNTAIN PENS ALSO A GOOD CHRAP PEN FOR $10; LEATHER BRIEF oASES $3.50 TO -C LEATHER NOTE BOOKS U5 TO p@ Anything Needed In The Clseroom The R. L. Bryan Co. 1446 MaIn Mtree PATMETT!O STATE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Offers Protection - Service Loyalty Industrial and Ordinary Home Office: Columbia. S. C. Lure I 6e Ciu6 is 5rgan iwation Billy Baldwin 1 In Demand 5 Forum, Dramatics, tional Conferences oms in the education building olina, have served as a meeting number of organizations, clubs, dely varied group of programs icational, civic, religious, and Teachers Study Training Other educational meetings were: several training conferences for adult teachers under the direction of Miss Wil Lou Gray; two safety programs sponsored by the South Carolina Gas and Electric Com pany; numerous conferences on ag ricultural education; an educational film presented by the state depart ment of education; P. T. A. Foun ders' Day; Boy Scouts' Conclave; play by Chicora High School; Council of Delegates of the South Carolina Education Association; the South Carolina Department of Superintendence; the recreation ad visory council; a motion picture of scenes on the University campus; a debating contest for district no. 3; slides on the prevention of can cer; meetings in connection with High School Week; a stamp exhibit under the direction of Mr. James G. Holmes; a statewide recreational conference; a nursery school; a highway safety school by the State Highway Department; a class for library supervisors held by the W. P. A. under the direction of Mrs. J. Q. Marshall; a milk school for local inspectors conducted by the State Board of Health; a meet ing of school bus drivers; meetings in connection with Freshman Week; institute on home hygiene for care of the sick offered by the Red Cross; the South Carolina Health and 'Physical Education As sociation presented Mr. James Rog ers of the National Recreation As sociation as the chief speaker; and a meeting of the University French Club. MEET THE GANG AT HYKILS 1237 L.incoln St. PHONE 2-2491 Lubrication - Washing Oars Vacuum Cleaned Esso Motor Oil Essoaube Caughiuan & Bush ESSO SERVICE Across From War Memorial The new I. E. S LAMPS are on disc ers, Furniture and I See Them BETTER LIGHT SOUTH CAROl & GA8 'eac her X-ray Ciasses Begin Mar. 27; End April 8 Lectures Will Be Given By Thomas F. Ball The x-ray technique school which is to be conducted by the Picker x-ray corporation 'and held this year at the University of South Carolina in collaboration with the department of engineeringi will be gin Monday, March 27 and extend through 'Saturday, April 8. ' The new x-ray class which is now being taught by Prof. Thomas F. Ball will have privilege of at tendance upon all the classes a'nd demonstrations given by the cor poration. It is expected that thirty or for ty x-ray technicians will be brought to the University for this course. They will be drawn from various southeastern states. The lectures which are to be.in cluded with the Picker school will be given by. Mr. John Russell of the corporation. Mr. Russell ex pects to give elaborate demonstra tions of x-ray technique pertaining to the medical profession. The corporation has recently in stalled in the electical laboratory at the University, a regular high powered x-ray outfit similar to those used in the best hospitals. This outfit will be used by Mr. Russell during his lectures. In cooperation, the *department of electrical engineering is now equipping a special x-ray dark room in the basement of LeConte college for purpose of developing x-ray films. --u. a. 0. Prince Politics; Runs Into Tree; But Loses Vote Politicians are peculiar thingsl Take George Prince for a perfect example. "George," somebody called, from behind him. "George, wait a minute." George was prepared. A week of politicing was good practice. He swung around with both hands outstretched, one to shake and one to pat. But he forgot to stop walking. So he crashed into a tree while going backwards. And something else! The boy who had called him was not an eligible voter. He was not a University student. Columbia Office Supply Co. PRINTING COMMERCiAL. STATIONERY OPFICE EQUIPMENT 1112 Lady St. Phone 5163 McGREGOR'S DRUG STORE 1306 Man Street PRESCRIPTIONB BODA - CIGARETTES TOILET ARTICLES Call 2-3308 For Prompt Delivery Service Look Weee Emblem So i COLUMRIA !Merchants Association SIGHT SAVING lay at Electrical Deal )epartment Stores. Tomorrow - BETTER SIGHT .INA ELECTRIC COMPANY Rat Poison 'B Says' Pharma Scilla, Naritirwa,' Harmful To Rats ( Scilla maritima, squill, urgino sea onion, as, it is known to pharmacy students, all boils d< layman. One among- miny unusual h4 store for pharmacy students, I rats only. ."Rafs are among the few animals which have no,rejectory muscles in tHe stomach," Prof. W. D. Strother of the school of pharmacy ex plained, "and the absence of these muscles causes the rat to digest whatever it swallows. Other ani mals can get rid of the poison, but the rat is killed by this forced di gestion." The medicinal value of the squill has been recognized in U. S. phar maceutical circles for 119 years, but was known and used as far back as the 7th century B. C. Only recent ly have the possibilities of the Med iterranean fruit been developed in to a household asset. The sea onion, or squill, has in past years been used as a heart stimulant for humans, as a medic, and most commonly used as an ex pectorant in cough syrups. The white squill is used for medical purposes, and the red squill is used for rat poison, but both hAve ap proximately the same pharmaceu tical elements, strength. The three-lobed fruit grows in the sandy regious along the sea coast of Italy, France, Spain, Greece, and other countries bor dering the Mediterranean. The bulbs are collected in August, de prived of their roots and outer scales, then cut up to dry in the hot sun. The drug is imported from Amsterdam, Holland, and from Leghorn, Italy. -U. 0*'0* Hawaii produces about 216,000,000 cans of pineapple annually. Placed side by side, these cans would reach halfway around the world. Meerchaum, the white mineral used in the famous pipes of the same name, is mined principally in Asia Minor. BELK'S MEN STORE Sport Suits of gabardine and hopeack with pants of slacks' style and sport shirts, blue, green, brown and natural colors; sizes 28 to 38.' SPECIAL $1.95 to $3.99 per suit When love goes on,a ...its beaucoup flu! dolph Zvkor Prusmts ~SAY IT IN FRENCH" A Paraet I.twre wie RAY MiLLAND OLYMPE BRADNA '/ IRE NE VEl - INET KECUE / .'-0A / Mon.-Tues. Mar. 37-18 STRAND . Think of COLUMBL Prod .Sold At T: IN .-1 I - . SHere ad Oi Rats cy Students 'Squil1," Pro:v e d )nly-"Unfortunately 5a maritima, epimenidea, or the University of South Carolina wn W5 mean rat poison to the atures of the new model drug he strong powder is lethal to USC Students om Reporters Fifteen University of South Caro lina school, of journalism students have been enlisted to serve their first term under actual newspaper conditions. They are serving as reporters for The Record during the South Caro lina Teachers' convention here March 23, 24 and 25. Offered as compensation for ser vices rendered will be a "by-line" with the story. The students will cover meetings which The Record would not be able to record com pletely with the limited staff. Sbme 8,000 teachers will convene here for the occasion. -- . . '.- - An Iowa farm woman gave her husband morphine to cure him of chewing tobacco. It cured him, all right-but she's doing her own fall plowing. -Gateway. ~KRISPY KREMEI GLAZED DOUGHNUTS Different - Tasty - Satisfying SERVING THE PUBLI O0 1890 Metropolitan Cafe "The Old Reliable" WHERE STUDENTB MEET AND EAT Air-Conditioned OPEN ALL NIGHT 1520 Main St. - Phone 7849 aa MiHANDIPo wftDWALTER PIDGEON WALTER CON4NOLLY V . LEO CARmLLOf3#P MONDAY - TUESDAY Joan CRAWFORD IN "Ice Follies of 1939" WITH James Lew STEWART :-: AYREU Finale in TEOHNIOOLOR :: NOW PLAYING : LATE SHOW SATURDAY NIGHT 10:45 "YOU CAN'T CHEAT AN HONEST MAN" WITH OHARLITE McOARTHY Edgar BERGEN Wm.L 0. FIELDS SDAIRIES ~uc ts