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INTERVIEW IN THE GARDEI cock feature writer, in the garden be gardening can be seen in the pride lina they have given a supper to the Mrs. Russell their first year back ai Universty. (Staff photo by Bob Kel Mrs. Ri By Mary Alice Carhart Gamecock Feature Writer Lovely Virginia Russell, wife of President Donald Russell, has many hobbles but she is quick to announce that her favorite one is the University. Of her role at the University, Mrs. Russell says, "It's the happiest life that my husband and I have ever had." It was while they were attend ing the University that the Rus sells first met. Blessed with the beautiful combination of auburn hair and brown eyes the Presi dent's wife was Carolina's May Queen in 1927. A native of St. George, Mrs. Russell took a liberal arts course while in school. After they were married Mr. and Mrs. Russell lived in "Union for two years. Next they lived in Spartanburg before coming to the University. The Russells have three sons and one daughter. Likes Cooking, Gardening Soft-spoken Mrs. Russell admits that she simply loves to cook and garden. Although her cook books are varied, she says that her family prefers southern dishes. When asked which cook book she pre ferred Mrs. Ruaeell said she would Last... Volu% USC% Hist<'~ Caolinfar wier enivn the aeb W.aHoig caofseI the rydet menthe Chale giEn Lee editor o the UnMrsiusethyiPres yeealr bthis oreUniversi t photenniaob Ks USigulCato. l Thre ofr Ahlpeient picatue Gnathi ockolu atre JohnM.ter Lotcely, Vir5-913an Wisslliamo Prdent Deond beuse has maheobbstndingheontriuitoi aknonce Caointhat aoite is dy the University.O heruin ole at thselUiestylr.Rssl.a. Itrwsenhil Fahuey Meersted inhree Urnemersit tha the s sen;s firt me. Bledithetheo haisr and brsownrye the diresi-o dt's wifeut Carolinasaryn Aaive F St.er preor Mrs physs,ere kemlberl ofttheo1922 auywhili cho. Afsite the were tiedy-twon fortwoyers. eut oig the University. hap daughmtey2 ebes This ooking,lso renting an thteresimpl pictues o cmpuk and garden. le.ugt her oteoth books wre varid,sh as that eary 1900'l, phreectrs sof dishes.chen aose wich cokbthe 180Gpgrred frn,L astur olut dom, ad te lteayesocktiS Olhrdaad ctursoping wthe Uaniversy ihs,dtinguse faci Hisory h of the Univerity ofgh wee. The ook, wrin. espcaelly . .. Mrs. Russell is being intervie hind the president's residence on th she takes in her garden. Each year graduating class in the garden. This the University. Both President and sey) Llssell S Her have to pick Fanny Farmer's. Each year the seniors get a chance to sample some of Mrs. Russell's cooking when they are invited to the senior dinners. This custom was begun by the Russells in their first year at the Univer sity. The faculty reception and the reception for new studebts are also held annually in the Russell's home. Even these dinners and recep tions do not satisfy hospitable Mrs. Russell as she feels that she and her husband would like to meet the students' parents. "It would mean a great deal to us to have the students bring their parents over for a visit," she said. Mrs. Russell expressly stated that she wanted all parents to make themselves known to the Russells. Colorful Garden The garden which is still taking shape promises to be a colorful one. As well as azaleas and ca mellias there are several large wisteria vines which decorate the back walls of the house. The gar den is well lighted so that social affairs may be held there. Perhaps no one in the Russell household is so well-known to Carolina students as little Johnny me Of >ry Ready e Gasque taff Writer different presidents of the ilty members, scenes of the student life as it used to be at i of the second volume of the South Carolina, by Dr. Daniel Dr. Daniel W. Hollis cated in the horseshoe, was the source of drinking water for the students. 1905 ('IQ5 Forty men and four women in the class of 1965 are pictured in typical attire of the era. The Uni versity's victorious Gamecocks adorned one of the many interest ing pages after the first Carolina Clemson game of 1929. '(he first volume of the history of the University ends with the period of the War Between the States and wan published in 1951. The second volume is a survey of the University from 1885 to the nnasent time. n.: wed by Mary Alice Carhart, Game horseshoe. Mrs. Russell's love for since the Russells returned to Caro custom was begun by President and Mrs. Russell graduated from the ays lobby Russell. Johnny who will soon be five can often be seen playing on the horseshoe. In fact his mother says he believes that he is a Uni versity student. Johnny refuses to go to bed until he sees that the students have done so. Optimistic USC Future As her husband begins his fourth year as President, Mrs. Russell is very optimistic about the future of the University. She swells with pride over the enlarged faculty and the numerous physical improvements at the University. "The University fills our lives completely. There is nothing dull here," she said. Mrs. Russell is quite truthful when she says that the University fills their lives completely. The Russells have not had a vacation since coming to Carolina. And Mrs. Russell added, "We do not want one." KDE Meetings Kappa Delta Epsilon, profes sional education sorority f o r women, will meet October 6. The sorority is for students enrolled in elementary and secondary educa tion. Requirements for member ship are completion of or enroll ment in courses totaling not less than six hours in education, have a C-plus average on total subjects and a "B" average on education courses, and show promise of genuine interest in the profes sional study of education. Meet ings are held twice a month. YOU'LL 30 WINSTON TASTES GOOD I * College smokers tate8 like a cigare you - smoothly at effectively. Try a p SHELVES OF COOK BOOKS . .. Mrs. Russeli Is seen in the library on the second floor of the President's residence. All of the books seen beside Mrs. Russell are cook books. She has cook books from all over the world. Even though Mrs. Russell says her favorite hobby is the University, she says she likes cooking and gardening. When asked if she and President Russell had had a vacation since returning to Carolina four year, ago, she replied that they have not and added, "we do not want one." (Staff photo by Bob Kelsey) Psi Chi To Hold Second Meeting Psi Chi, honorary psychology college. Meetings are held every fraternity, will hold its second other Thursday. Dr. Erland P. meeting of the year Thursday, Nelson of the psychology depart Oct. 13 at 7 p. m. in Barnwell ment is sponsor for the group. Suit and Sport Coats. by Kingsridge Kuppenhiemer Sport Shirts Sweaters b by Puritan Puritan Manhattan Jantzen Van Heusen Wilson Bros. Slacks-Botany-Fritz Top Coats, Formal Wiear and A cessories "Learn the iay" T H 00 F OR T H I O CGA R ETT E - = rINSTON ken Weinesn'ssel filer cogarette ha really k fomal ovrtte! won's. rvean toboug r.Rselye flavor it really com s throght id se ail -rebecatussel instvaaton' exlsv ie rerks to acmee oforh ya Tursday, WNlon stehegoodc-hlikeyadeartte ct~..1 t7p .i anelmn ssosrfrtegop know win ts hbtrcgrteta ely bt WiPo'srauobcofavrralycmsth ugn t Wdesl eas iso' xlsv ilter woss ac!eefo yuSlf:c Wstontastey goFr iketzgaet Top. Co.s FomlWara.,esre 'Y' Helper Assigned To University Miss LaVon Ryan, of Pasadena, California, is a new helper at the University's "Y." Miss Ryan, a Danforth Founda tion graduate, will work with the various religious activities on cam pus, the "Y," and will also be ivailable for counseling whenever she is needed. She attended Pasadena College an was named a Danforth graduate ier senior year. After college graduation she attended a five Neek training period at Camp Miniwiana, Michigan, and was then assigned to the University. As a Danforth graduate it will be her duty to participate in Caro lina's religious life and to help itudents with their religious and icholastic problems. By appointment purveyors of soap to th YAR Yardley b a new feeling c Londor The way to arrive at this hap Yardley After Shower Powder a cooling, masculine body pc and now made in America --wh effective in the muggiest weathe invaluable. At your campus sto distributors for U. S. A., Yardli d EOeC thould i Page Three Cafeterias Sell 1-9,072 Servings Russell House served 19,072 meals last week. The main cafe teria accommodated 12,208 and the special upstairs anack bar 6,864, reported the cafeteria manager. The University student cafeteria is under the auspices of the Slater System which has managed cafe terias and dining halls at hundreds of industrial plants and schools since 1926. The system was founded by John H. Slater at the University of Pennsylvania. Since its establish ment there, the company has fed the industrial and educational world in addition to doing 24-hour war time duty in many war plants. USC's system operates on both a cash per meal and a meal ticket basis. Ticket-books for $40.00 plus $1.20 tax are available at all times in the cafeteria office. late King George VI, Yardley & Co., Ltd., London Di rings you )f well-being i style py state, gentlemen, is to use morning and night. Here is wder-conceived in England ich has a special drying action r. Its deodorant properties are re, 81.10 plus tax. Makers and y of London, Inc., New York. wasoom