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Carolina I Their Jol By KAY RANKIN Staff Writer The word "housemother" has many connotations for the Caro lina coed. To some she is a mother away from home, to others she is a Personal advisor, but to all she is a friend who is ever present when needed. After talking to three of our housemothers, it soon became evi dent that they all had several things in common. Each expressed a deep interest and love for all young people. Too, all three felt that the work was rewarding and above all extremely interesting. Mrs. Dorothy Hammond, hostess of South Tower, got this point across when she said, "There is never a dull moment. I have been here going on four years and have never had two days alike." This year it is her goal to know the girls better since last year she was especially occupied with iron ing out the difficulties of moving into a new dormitory. Mrs. Louise Jones, one of the housemothers at South, said that at the end of a hectic day there was nothing like a student's ap preciation to make her realize again that her job was worthwhile. Last year one of the girls in her dorm expressed her thanks by handing Mrs. Jones a gift for no apparent reason. The note was cr kai with 014 Precisely what thing mind. Whatever it Its spicy, lime-spikec so subtle, even the before she knows it Old Spice LIME Cologne, i ..G. ANDE 1lousemott >s Very R4 quite explanatory, however; writ ten on it were these words, "Thank ] you for being my mother away from home." She had another experience in the past year that made her feel pleased with her work. One of the coeds came dashing into her room late one night complaining about the noise on the hall. Instantly Mrs. Jones bounded out of bed without her glasses (which are es sential for her vision) and her hair in curlers. When she reached the door a chorus of "Happy Birthday" greeted her. These are two of her fondest memories and recalling them always gives her a special lift. Baby-Sitters, Inc. Mrs. Jones has what her as sociates laughingly call a baby sitting service. She keeps a list of students' names who baby-sit for the young married couples on campus and the professors. This has definitely earned her a place in the hearts of many young mothers. Mrs. Sarah Felton is a new member of the Carolina Commun ity, but she has had previous ex perience as a housemother. She was in charge of 87 boys at a small Methodist college in North Carolina. Mrs. Felton is now an assistant hostess at McClintock. Commenting on the differences in ings Peq,. J Spice Lime :s depends on what you have i is, Old Spice LIME can hell aroma is very persuasive... bt most warV woman is trappe Worth trying? You bet it i, fter Shave, Gift Sets. By the makers o ON POLYESTER, 35% COMBED C d solid colors. rk. Du Pont makes fibers, not fabrics< Better Thini 'I your Ga'nt shirt with "Dacron EW DIAL BRI iers Find !warding upervising girls and boys Mrs. Felton said, "I like the girls bet. *r. As a housemother in a boys' Jormitory, I often felt I was here simply to unlock the doors when they forgot their keys and to keep the entire building from being carried off!" She was especially impressed with the freshman girls in her Jorm whom she described as "the nicest group of girls I have ever met." The first night Mrs. Felton was here there was a timid knock at her door, and a student from Connecticut came in. There was a big tear rolling down her cheek, mnd Mrs. Felton soon discovered the girl had no roommate and felt very lonely. Instantly, arrange ments were made by the new housemother to get a roommate ror the freshman. Thanks to Mrs. Felton the girl is now delighted with college life. These three housemothers felt hat certain qualities were neces 3ary for their line of work. Among these requirements were love. anderstanding and patience. Mrs. Hammond summed her job up well when she said, "I never feel alone-wherever I go I run into one of my girls." A gleam came into her eye as she laughingly added. "You do have to have a iense of humor in this business. however, or you're a dead duck!" n it d original Old Spice. LLS A COLLAT ST 12JGHT TAPERS THE BODY LUNES AND PiCKS QXFOR D F0!2 ALL-DAY' N EATNEJ SS OTTON. Es for Better Living...through Chemistry TTONS Sign in Mrm. Lauie K. Jones, Atwista pigns in a student at the reception many duties that she and other houm to during their long working hourm. Complete iAnes of I and EXOTIC CAI CAN 1405 MAIN iiREET Free Parking at AUre 1110 Washington Str L Art stud DEAR REB: I'm a regular Reno to make the scene. paintings, but now Dart. 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D000 OnVS3O SEIELLII Diplomacy I Among USC By TOM PREWETT S Feature Editor i The thing that decides whether 1 a dormitory is a pleasant place to m live in or not is not its state of s repair so much as the sort of peo- i ple who live in it. Sometimes, certain people who i live on your hall, or even room t with you, may not seem to exude g warmth, friendliness and an ever- s present desire to display his con geniality to his fellowman. As a,< result, tempers flair and a quarrel r may result. Wham! Now you're a in for it, for no matter who I started the quarrel, such riffs may 1 result in a lasting grudge that can ! make life miserable for both par- i ties concerned. A large number of quarrels re- a ACA WESTERN GENUINE WESTERN 6 ACA DINC LEVIS or LI 6 RAIN PA MOE I Corner Lady a OPEN EV ARE siting the bru 'us I just don't seem $$ t used to admire my 3 guy's new Dodge ery time they go out,E see this girl again. her portrait yet. COLOR ME BLUE ter you find out how he town. And don't find you have many 's. '67 Dodge Dart OT. Dar that nice iow price. Plus a lor padded sun visors, outside SCHRYSLER MOns consonanlOK IN *I'EIIA!'I s Needed Roomies ult from simple misunderstand 1gs. A person may be in a de ressed or worried frame of mind then some small irritation causes parks to fly. If the source of the ritation proves to be something xpendable for the time being, by 11 means withdraw it, whether he source is a blaring radio, a r,oup of noisy buddies or your elf. Since the University usually loes not allow a change of room nates for a mandatory period fter the beginning of the semens er, differences are often worked ut between warring roommates. ;ometimes the relationship be ween roomies w h i c h begins tormy, turns out to be the closest nd most lasting type in the end. \E BOOTS LEATHER JACKETS kE IOS :E RIDERS ARKAS EVY'S nd Assembly ENINGS t gives you more g list of standards rearview mirror, ION'CT