Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Tickh By SANDY 4 There was a lot of excitement on a bus this morning. A man offered his seat to a lady and she fainted. When she recovered, she thanked him and he fainted! * * * A songwriter is a man who earns $1,000 a week, drives around in a new car, has a gorgeous wife and writes songs like "It Isn't Fair." * * * Sarge: Did you shave this morn ing, Jones? ['vt.: Yes, sir. Sarge: Well, next time stand closer to the razor! * * * Sweet Old Lady (to new poppa of triplets): "Fate certainly smiled kindly on you, young man." Poppa: "Smiled, nothing. That was a guffaw!" * * * She (looking at a picture of a man on the wall): "And was that your husband?" Nagging Woman: "Yes, he went out to play hide and seek with our children thirty years ago and I haven't seen him since." * * * He who laughs, lasts. USC Invited To '52 Bridge Tournaments This university is one of the more than 300 invited to compete in the 1952 National Intercolleg iate Bridge tournament. Invitations and entry blanks have been re ceived by college officials from Louis D. Day, Jr. of the University of Pennsylvania, Chairman of the National Intercollegiate Bridge Tournament committee. Only undergraduates are eligible to play in the duplicate Contract Bridge event for the title and trophy. A preliminary round will be played by mail in February, and the sixteen highest ranking pairs will meet for the face-to-face finals at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago on April 18 and 19, with their expenses pidi the Tiurn ment Committee. In last year's Intercollegiate tournament, which was won by the team from Washburn university, 1,264 students representing 158 colleges in 42 states played in the round-by-mail. To insure represen tation of all parts of the country in the finals, the country is divided into eight zones, with two pairs from each zone qualifying for the finals. The National Intercollegiate Bridge Tournament committee, which supports the event so that there is no cost to the competing colleges or the players, is a group Richland Co I Student I Approximately 85% of the stu dents registered in the state uni versity for the fall term are from South Carolina. Richland county leads in the number attending the university wvith 686 students. Its nearest com petitor is Charleston County with 146. The counties with the numbers of university studients at the state institution are as follows: Oconee 14, Pickens 19, Greenville 93, An dersVonl 37, Abbeville 14, Laurens 25, Spartanburg 87, Greenwood 40, NEXT WEEK At The Theatres Palmetto Sunday through Tuesday "het Magic Carpet" .In Color Lucille BALL John AGAR Carolina Sunday through Tuesday "Flight To Mars" In Color Marguerite CHAPMAN Cameron MITCHELL John LITEL Strand Sunday and Menday 'Passage West" In Color John PAYNE Arlene WHELAN 5 Points Sunday through Tuesday "A Christmas Carol" Alistair SIM Kathleen HARRISON Starlite Drive-In Sunday through Tuesday "Desert Fox" a es MASN, Box. RANFORD Owner: "This house goes back to George Washington." Friend: "What's the matter? Can't you keep up the payments T" * * * During dinner at a very proper gentleman's home, a guest was astonished to see his host pour his coffee from cup to saucer. To be polite the guest followed suit. Then the host added cream and sugar and tasted the mixture. The guest was doing the same when the host iet the saucer on the floor for the log. * * * Horses may be smart, but circus ?lephants have always been able to >ut-maneuver 'em! * * * Daffynitions: Hollywood . . . A place where ,hey grow lemons and permit them o act. Censor . . . One who thinks what he looks at is bad for your eyes. Disc Jockey . . . Spinning Bull. Hypocrite . . . The only honest actor. Usually the fellow who shouts the loudest for justice is the one who wants it in his favor. Gamecockians Can Succeed, Vouches Price Tom Price, former editor-in-chief )f The Gamecock, has been named nanager of the United Press ureau in Columbia. Price, who was graduated last June with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism, has been employed by the United Press for six months. He sueteeds William M. Bates, who has been transferred to the United Press Southern Division head quarters in Atlanta. Price is 25 years old, a native of Wadmalaw Island, and is mar ried to the former Margaret Fletcher of Charleston. They have a seven-months-old son, Tommie. While attending the University, Price was a member of the Canter ury Club, Phi LA aN u Journalism fraternity, of which he served as treasurer and president, and Blue Key National Honor Fraternity, in which he held the office of alumni secretary. On The Gamecock he served as reporter, sports editor, managing editor and editor-in-chief. During his senior year, he was also em ployed as a public relations man with the University News Service. of college alumni and officials in terestedl in developing Contract Bridge as an intercollegiate sport in which men and women can com pete on an equal basis. unty Leads ~nrollment McCormick 9, Union 35, Cherokee 19, York 49, Chester 28, Newberry 41, Fairfield 38, Saluda 15, Edge rield 15, Aiken 65, Lexington 117, Richland 686, Kershawv 37, Lan easter 27. Also, Florence 119, Marion 48, Chesterfield 31, Marlboro 19, Dillon 20, Darlington 52, Lee 165 Sumter 70, Calhoun 25, Orangeburg, Barnwell 23, Bamberg 18, Allen dale 5, Hampton 18, .Jasper 6, Beaufort 15, Colleton 20, Dor chester 21, Charleston 146, Berke ley 16, Williamsburg 29, George town 36, Clarendon 35, Horry 55. The neighboring states of Geor gia and North Carolina have 493 representatives at the university. A newvs reporter was assigned to cover a dance at a school for the (deaf andl du1mb. As the speechless couples danced and gesticulated, an interpreter explained to the re p)orter wvhat their fingers were saying. Suddenly he noticed two fellows over in the corner. One had his hand under his coat, moving his fingers wildly. "What's lhe doing?" asked the reporter. "Oh, him," was the explanation, "he's telling dirty jokes!" Say You Saw It THE GAMECOCK Examinations Offered Soon In Aeronautics Examination for aeronautical research scientists have been an sounced by the Civil Service com mission to fill positions in labora tories of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics at various locations throughout the countty. Applicants for the intern posi Lion must have completed a four year college course and received a legree with a major in physics, :hemistry, electronics, metallurgy, engineering physics, naval archi .ecture, or an appropriate branch >f engineering. Applications will be accepted from seniors who ex pect to graduate within nine months of filing application for these $3,410 a year jobs. Aeronautical research scientist positions are available to those applicants who have had profes sional scientific or engineering ex perience which has demonstrated their ability to do research work, besides having completed their col lege study. The research scientist positions pay from $4,205 to $10,800 per year. Graduate study may be sub stituted for all of the required work experience for a grade GS-11, which pays $5,940 per year, and for part of the experience. for higher grade levels. Applicants for the intern posi tions must not have passed their 35th birthday, and for the upper grade positions, their 62nd birth day. Written tests are not required for either of these examinations, and application forms and further information may be obtained from the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington 25, D. C., and from most post offices and civil-service regional offices. The laburaiories of the NACA will accept applications until fur ther notice. North Bound Grad A graduate of the class of 1950 at the University of South Caro lina is offering a ride to Iowa during the Christmas holidays to present university students. William C. Sanders, of Crecn ville, S. C., has written to H. 0. Strohecker, registrar, for the names of students from Iowa, who might be interested in going home Uver the holidays. Checking over the files, the registrar reported that the university has no students from that state. Mr. Strohecker, however, asked that any students planning to travel to Iowa, contact Mr. Sanders at 406 E. Washington St., Green. ville, S. C. Mr. Sanders plans to leave for Cedar Rapids, Iowva, on Dcc. 20 or 21 and to return on Jan. 1. Have 3 SA Merry Old mal(ke it (I mer for the folks (i w4itht A/rrou * A rrow Shirt. 83.95 upi * Tie . .... ...1.50 up e I mierweal 6 A RI SHIRTE T"uS * SPORTS SHIRTS 4 USC Press Book Hailed At Coker In Presentation Notes from the University of South Carolina Press "Pee Dee Panorama" by Carl .Julien and James McBride Dabbs, was off to a fine start last week with a presentation party at Coker College in Hartsville. A large group was on hand to congratulate the authors, Mrs. Louise Jones DuBose, who repre sented the University of South Carolina Press and Bob Davis, who represented the printers, the R. L. Bryan Company. An interesting display of "Gift Books for Christ mas" from Gittman's Book Shop and historical documents owned by J. B. Gilbert of Hartsville, shared the honors with "Pee Dee Panorama" at the William; Cham bers Coker science building. The University of South Carolina Press was honored this week with an invitation to participate in the fifth annual exhibition of the Book Jacket Designers guild to be' held in May, 1952. Five of our best jackets of 1951 have been sub mitted-"The Neglected Thread," "The Caribbean Commission," "South Carolina College,", "Pee Dee Panorama'' and "St. Michael's." Professor Bell J. Wiley of Emory university has written a review of "The Neglected Thread: A Journal from the Calhoup Com munity 1836-1842" by Mary E. Moragne. The review appeared as the lead 'article on the November 25 book page of the "Jackson (Tenn.) Sun." In part Dr. Wiley wrote: "'The Neglected Thread' is a fascinating account to those interested in the South's ante-bellum past. It is especially interesting and reward ing to those who delight in a first hand view of the people of that time-what they talked about, what their thought patterns were and what sort of lives they lived. Like other source volumes recently issued by the University of South Carolina Press, 'The Neglected Thread' is ably edited and has a most attractive format." Dr. Wilfrid H. Callcott, dean of the graduate school and chairman of the University Press committee, is addressing a "Conference on the Caribbean" at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Bernard A. Poole, of the College of Charles ton and author of the recent Press book, "The Caribbean Commis sion," is also attending the confer ence. Robert D. Ochs Associate Editor City Job Opportunities Activities Office Says The Student Activities office has announced that several part-time jobs are available in the city. All students interested in after noon work or work during the Christmas rush and holidays should contact Elaine Ross in the Stu dent Activities office in the Me Cutcheon house. 'ourself Christmas . . ./ e Hankercier. se u ____ .4.. .;00 Rhodes lh Campus Pi By JACKIE SOUTHEILAND Prof. E. T. Williams, Warden of Rhodes House at Oxford Uni versity, England, visited the university campus recently as part of a tour throIugh the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa in the interest of Rhodes scholarships. Prof. Williams was recently ap pointed, by the Rhodes Trustees, as Warden of Rhodes House. This house on the Oxford quadrangle (campus) is the center of activities for Rhodes scholars. It houses the warden and his family, a library, and lecture halls. Prof. Williams will succeed I)r. C. K. Allen in September, 1952, when he completes his tour. He describes his 'present t raveling as a sort of apprenticeship before taking up his job as Warden. In describing the qualifications necessary for a Rhodes Scholar. Williams stated that it was only necessary that the applicant be a graduate of some university or college, or that he would he a grad uate by the time he would begin his studies at Oxford. The aptli cant, he said, should be "very much of an all-rounder." He should be a man who knows his way about the "quadrangle" (campus). Oxford University is made up of colleges and the university proper. The colleges give the lec tures and do the tutoring, while the university gives the final examina tion. No tests, other than this final examination are given to the students at the end of the term. A student is not required to attend any classes. Each of the 7,000 students now at Oxford is appointed a tutor. The tutor discusses thc subject which the student has chosen in hour sessions. The sessions include the tutor and one or two students. One student reads to another and the tutor suggests better methods of study, discusses certain points Southerland New Press Club Leader The University of South Caro lina Press Club elected officers for the spring term at its regulai semi-weekly meeting last week. Jackie Southerland succeeded James Inabinette as president. Other officers are Fred Dunlap, vice-president; ' Don Hays, secre tary; and Ruth Barker, treasurer. MOLD ON muse Ward 4 -ior To Tal involved in the study, and names books covering the subject. ''he schools terms at Oxford are for three eight-week periods. American scholars, Williams finds, take to the Oxford system with ease. "They are not shy about speaking up, and they like to argue," he said. Oxford University is at present preparing a 1953 reunion of all Rhodes Scholars. The returning students will live in their old rooms in their old colleges during this time. Their wives will stay in the women's dormitories. Prof. Williams is a Fellow and Senior Tutor of Balliol College, at Oxford. During the war he ob tained a commission in the King's Dragoon Guards and served with the Eighth Army as Chief Intelli gence Officer to General Mont gomery in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier before going to Normandy in 1944. Prof. Williams made his first trip to the United States when he served on the United Nations Se curity Council in New York. He has been awarded the Distin guished Service Order, was made GRA Y 1347 MA1 .tit.vl(i Headqu< -GIFT SUG CATALINA CASI' Long Slee Sleeveles: 40% Cashmere, 6 Midnite Oatmeal b See oz Chris tm( -- easy our Piek Arro eclf \/rmk of i * \r \*e \r n Visits ing Duties the Commander of the Order of the British Impire, and Coi p anion of the Iath. He recent ly became editor of the Dictionary of National Biography. Williams s iarried to t he former Cillian (Gambier-Perrv. daughter of Major General Ml. I). Gambier-Perry, Master Comman dant. She is accompanying her husband on his travels. Mammy's Shanty All The FRIED CHICKEN You Can Eat!!! $1.75 SON'S ' STlIIEET' !rters For Wlln GESTIONS IMERE SWEATERS ie - $22.50 s -$16.50 0% Wool - $12.50 Sky Blue Green ter gift-sh op efore you go home! tr Arrow Ls Favorites 'our Chrstmas shopping the way this year! Stop in at store - today after classes. the gift. for the males on gift list from our swell w lineup. (You know your. what grand gifts they et) Arrive home with half shopping done- and plenty me for a happy holiday! rou' shIirii 3.95 upl reit S%r1r "hirt - 6.50 upj ru I iie- I .50 upr rI Ihouilrcief, 35c upj .0Su R I ENS