Saint Edward's Echo (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 22, No. 7, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 11, 1939 Page: 1 of 4
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Big Row Over Freshman Dance Date
Saint Edward’s Echo
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.AUSTIN, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1939.
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Debaters Hold
Try Outs For
Squad Positions
Freshmen Liable
To Stringent
Penalties Soon
Santa Claus Brings
Murphy New Leg
NIBS Deadline
Set for Friday
Volly Segar Weds
In San Antonio
Prof. Skeeler
Represents U at
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Registration
Former Resident Pays
Visit to Campus
Professors Turn
Pastors for Holidays
Social Inactivity
Stirs Bitter Student
Disapproval
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Opener for Both
Ball Clubs
Feb. 14 Seems Likely
Date for Affair
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few days’ stay,
the newly-weds
The none
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serves and Coach
worked overtime in
a postpone-
later date. However,
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Saint Cagers
Meet Pirates
Tomorrow Night
Snooper Noses Dance
From Science Club
Football Squad to
Receive Jacket Award
C.E. 12 Wins
Plaudits of Students
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O. J. Bomba, coach of the highly successful varsity debate team for
the past three years held initial tryouts for the coming season last
Sunday. (See Story, this page)
swell idea.”
we have the dance?”
how about St. Valen-
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A late news report states
that the Freshmen have
tentatively set their dance
for Feb. 10.
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Valentine Segar was married
Miss Frances Marie Mooney Dec.
28 in the auxiliary chapel of St.
Mary’s Church, San Antonio, by
the Rev. Edward Burns O.M.I.
The bride was attended by Eliza-
beth Vaughan, and Vincent Segar,
brother of the bridegroom, served
as best man.
Following the ceremony, Mr. and
Mrs. Segar left on
New Orleans for a
On their return
will make their residence at 1708
Victoria St., Laredo.
Mrs. Segar is a graduate of Our
Lady of the Lake College, class of
’38. Volly received his Bachelor
of Arts degree from. St. Edward’s
in ’37. Since his graduation he has
been engaged as a teacher in the
Laredo High School.
Though it will be difficult to
rebuild the squad which was de-
prived by graduation of two great
debaters, Pat Horkin and Frank
Schumacher, the outlook remains
bright due to the promising ma-i
terial, and due to Coach Bomba’s
and Father Foik’s reputations
turning out fine squads.
School officials received word
that John Drolla, student from New
Orleans, was operated on for ap-
pendicitis during the Christmas
vacation. No further particulars
are available at this time.
Each Christmas and Easter, while
students scurry about the country
to their homes, the various priest
professors pack their grips and set
out to relieve the over-burdened
pastors in various parishes through-
out Texas. The past Christmas was
no exception.
The following priests assisted in
parishes over the Christmas period:
The Reverends Raymond Pieper at
Sherman, Thomas Jones at Row-
ena, George Welsh at Yoakum and
James Norton and James
mont at Laredo.
Friday of this week is the
day for submitting contributions
to the January issue of NIBS, the
University quarterly magazine.
The first issue of Nibs appeared
somewhat tardily in December. It
was oroginally scheduled for No-
vember publication, but the paucity
of material demanded
ment to a
reports on
been most
stintulate students to make
this University publication.
The January issue of Nibs will
introduce improvements and ad-
vancement over the first issue, ac-
cording to the Reverend James
d’Autremont, C.S.C., advisor. The
cover will be an orange color in-
stead of white; defects of format
apparent in the earlier issue will
be obviated; and a greater variety
will be noticed in the contributions
printed.
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Dallas on
cartilage
Charges and counter charges
continue to fly late Tuesday after-
noon as the date of the Freshman
dance remained unset. Various po-
litical elements on the campus have
been loud nn their condemnation
of the Freshman class during the
past week because of the latter’s
indifferent attitude on the question
of their annual hop. With the se-
mester exams less than two weeks
away, the prospect for an immedi-
ate settlement of the burning issue
is highly doubtful.
Campus political leaders were
adverse to going on record with
any concrete statements when in-
terviewed by ECHO reporters yes-
terday. Even the usually talkative
Vincent Bohlman, S.A.C. prexy,
would say nothing when approach-
ed on the subject, but the ECHO
has learned from, reliable sources
that the student leader is planning
some sort of drastic action against
the Freshman Class if definite plans
for the dance are not forthcoming.
Just what form Bohlman’s “dras-
Those persistent Bengals will be
at it again tomorrow night at
Georgetown; for tomorrow night
they go about the huge task of
beating the Southwestern cage team
on the Methodist Pirates' home
court. In fact, the Georgetown Uni-
versity has been a thorn in the side
of the Tigers in every sport and
Coach Ed Fleming’c chargers will
have to be in rare form if they are
ot grab a win from Southwestern.
Thursday’s game is the confer-
ence opener for both quintets but
"the Pirates have the advantage of
wide early season experience while
.. St. Ed’s has played only one warm-
— up contest.
The Reverend Claude Boehm
acted as pastor at St. Ignatius par-
ish in South Austin while the Rev-
erend Patricd Duffy, pastor, gave a
retreat the last three days of the
year to the Sisters of Mercy in
Laredo.
Two medical men, Dr. Thomas
Francis Jr. and Dr. C. H. Stuart-
Harris, are preparing a new line of
attack on the common cold and
influenza. The attack is centered
on changes occurring in the nasal
lining membranes during a cold
or an attack of influenza, charges
which may give resistance or im-
munity to colds, grippe and similar
infections of the nose, throat and
other respiratory organs. If a way
to induce the changes by per-
manent alteration of human nasal
linings could be found, it might be
possible to confer resistance to in-
cold to
All experimentation so
been done on ferrets.The
No definite schedule has yet been
arranged for the squad. Last year
the debaters visited eight states
in their debating tour, winning
eleven intercollegiate debates and
losing two. Such fine debate teams
as those of the University of Ala-
bama, Southern Methodist Univer-
sity, Sewanee, and others fell vic-
tim to the St. Edward’s arguments.
Though it is not expected that
this year’s squad will make so ex-
tensive a tour, an attractive sched-
ule to be announced shortly is be-
ing arranged. It is probable that
St. Edward’s will meet the Universi-
ty of the South, better known as
Sewanee, in Austin some time in
March. This is a tentative arrange-
ment depending on the visiting
squad’s success in planning a trip
to Texas.
an attmpt to duplicate the
success of last year’s debating
squad, the St. Edward’s public
speakers have begun intense work
in preparation for the coming for-
ensic season. Tryouts were held at
ten o’clock last Sunday morning
in Room 216 in the Main Bldg, to
determine the prospects for this
year’s season. Tom Powers, Forrest
Eggemeyer, John Dixon, John Mur-
phy, Pat Reid, and L. G. Gardemal
spoke.
Debate Coach O. J. Bomba
enthused over the prospects
this year stating that' tryouts
vealed the most promising talent
in many seasons. Rev. Paul J. Foik,
C.S.C., debate club sponsor, added
his word of enthusiasm, but urged
the debaters to get hard at work
on the question "for there was
plenty of room for improvement
and the traditional success in for-
ensics at St. Edward’s must be
held.”
The debaters are
Kappa Delta question
that the United States should cease
to use public funds (including cred-
it )for the purpose of stimulating
business.” Father Foik has already
accumulated a library of research
on the question for the use of de-
baters, and has provided the speak-
ers with a bibliography on the sub-
ject. Additional volumes and data
are to be placed at their disposal
within the week.
fluenza and the common
man.
While the various students were
plotting their Christmas itinerary
and how they would spend the holi-
day period, one Penthouse patron
was making plans of quite a dif-
ferent order. The gentleman- was
John Murphy and he was arrang-
ing for an operation that would
restore the complete use of an
injured knee.
Dr. Sim Driver performed the
iperation at Baylor Hospital in
December 23. A medial
in the right knee that
had been torn several years ago in
high school basket ball game
corrected by the operation.
Murphy returned to the campus
for the opening classes after the
holidays. At the present time, he
is using crutches, but he is assur-
ing his friends that he will be as
active as anyone by the first of
March.
Preps Elect Class
Officers For Year
In Spirited Session
.....
The students in the Academy
succumbed just before Christmas
to the election and inaugural
thusiasm in the air and elected of-
ficers for the various classes.
After a vigorous balloting, Frank
Mackin of Austin ultimately came
out on top as Senior class president.
Other officers on the staff include
William Leech of Galveston, vice-
president and Robert Sweeney of
Helotes as secretary-treasurer.
Austinites swamped the offices
in the Junior class with John Hor-
ton winning the presidential post,
Alfred Staehley doing vice-presi-
dent honors and Eugene (Cowboy)
Williams handling the money and
the books.
Bernard Richter of San Antonio
held the biggest political campaign
yet staged on the campus and by
it gained the job of president of the
Sophomore group. Horace Phillips
of Austin and Ralph Ross, Dallas,
are vice-presndent and secretary-
treasurer, respectively.
The boys from Mexico ran away
with Freshman key positions. Senor
Conrado Vasquez is president, Se-
nor Oscar Garza, vice-president,
and Senor Salvador Zambrano, sec-
retary-treasurer.
tic action” will take is not known
by the ECHO, but experts on col-
legiate political procedure point
out that it is within the power of
S.A.C. to enact sanctions against
the entire first year class if such
course can be justified.
Members of the Frosh Class were
somewhat hazy on the entire ques-
tion. Class President Al Dowgiel-
lo laid the blame at the feet of his
class members. He told of calling
a meeting at which only three men
made their appearance. The dance
could not be considered, because of
the absence of a quorum.
Vice President Nick Ruggieri
could or would only grunt an an-
swer to questions thrown at him
by a staff member of the ECHO.
Only Pop Mireur, Senior student
and co-captain of the Tiger grid
team offered to issue a statement
to the press. “It looks to me as
though the Freshmen are a flock
of tightwads. They are so close-
fisted that the thought of parting
with the necessary small amount of
cash frightens them. They should
be made to realize that tradition
can not be ignored. All of us red
hots are dying for a dance, so let’s
jitter”.
One of the most interesting
courses offered at St. Edward s in
Highway Engineering, or, as it is
more commonly known, C. E. 12.
This course is remarkable because
it is the snap course in engineering
and perhaps the most enjoyable to
the Junior students in the College
of Engineering.
Highways contain little mathema-
tics, but requires much outside
reading of pamphlets published by
the American Roadbuilder’s As-
sociation and the Bureau of Public
Roads. The current semester was
the first time the course has been
offered; it is taught by Prof. T. J.
Ryan.
Upon two occasions, at the invi-
tation of Prof. Ryan, members of
the Texas Highway Department
gave lectures to the class concern-
ing the work of the department.
Mr. Archie Christian, who is en-
gaged with structure design, exhib-
ited and explained a complete set
of highway plans. Mr. Frank New-
man, who is connected with the
Department Testing Laboratory,
presented an outline of the develop-
ment and importance of soil tests
since their first use in 1930.
Within the next week, the class
will visit the Testing Laboratory in
the north of Austin, where Mr.
Newman has promised to demon-
strate the numerous soil tests, to-
gether with several tests on con-
crete.
1. All students must report
the o!
their certification slips.
2. All students must present their
certification slips to the Office of
the Registrar before they shall re-
ceive their schedule of classes.
3. All entering students must
present their vaccination certificate
to the Office of the Registrar.
4. After reporting to the Office
of the Registrar, students will re-
ceive their schedule of classes from
the Dean of their respective Col-
lege, who will be found in one of
the following rooms:
College of Arts and
Room 109.
College of Commerce Room 1 14.
College of Engineering, Room
103.
College of Science, Room 111.
Upper classmen will facilitate
registration if they will select their
from the list which is
i this Bulletin Board be-
fore registering with the Dean of
their College.
Each year there are applica-
tions from the High Schools in the
State for teachers. The qualifica-
tions necessary for a
School Certificate are:
from an accredited co.
semester hours of credit in Educa-
tion; and completion of six semes-
ter hours of Government (Politics
I and Politics II).
Rev. William H. Molony, C.S.C.
Registrar.
far has
changes
in the ferret nasal lining are not so
much in the structure as in the
functioning of the nasal lining. The
Ferrets show complete resistance,
not only to the influenza virus it-
self but also to chemicals. The im-
munity or resistance thus induced
is entirely a matter of cell resist-
ance and has nothing to do with
immunity in the usual sense.
When the change in the nasal
linings has once been induced, even
after the resulting resistance has
worn off and the animal is again
susceptible to inffuenza, the nasal
linings go through the change very
rapidly. These changes after the
first one are so rapid that scarcely
any symptoms of the infection
could be recognized as sickness.
Turning from ferrets to humans,
the two scientists want to find
whether such changes occur natur-
ally in human nasal linings during
cilds or influenza. Two other im-
portant questions must be answer-
ed: Can these changes be induced
artifically, so as to give immunity
to these ailments? Would it be
good from the physiological stand-
point to induce such changes or
would then interfere too much with
the normal functions of the nose?
The biggest task facing Fleming
is the replacing of Pat Bell, last
year’s captain and second team all
conference performer. It was the
clever Bell who stood off oppon-
ents while Ed Norris dropped in
his spectacular overhand shots last
season. Tiger boosters are hoping
that some of the new candidates
for starting positions can pick up
where the ‘ Dallas Man . left off.
Bob Doetsch or John Vargo may
supply the needed punch, but both
are green recruits to Texas confer-
ence basketball.
Although Fleming has not inti-
mated what his starting lineup will
look like, here is a team that would
go well against the Pirates: Norris,
Vargo, forwards; Opsal, center;
Doetsch, Jens, guards.
Opsal did not seen much service
last year, but his play has shown
such marked improvement in the
last two weeks that he will be hard
to keep on the bench. The husky
lad is waging a bitter battle for the
center job with Floyd Montgomery,
another holdover squadman of the
past two seasons.
Prof. F. J. Skeeler, Dean of the
College of Engineering, represented
the University at the Travis chap-
ter of the Texas Society of Pro-
fessiolal Engineers when they were
banqueted at the Driskill hotel dur-
ing the holiday period.
Judge Yarborough spoke
mutual duties and problems of
gineers and attorneys.
About 200 persons attended the
annual banquet in honor of Sen.
John S. Redditt and Rep. Augusttn
Celaya, authors of the state engin-
eering-license bill. Other honorees
were Rep. Homer Thornberry and
James R B.oyd of Travis county,,
Carl L. Svenson, chairman, and Ed
C. Connor, George Brown and
Fred Rightor, members of the state
registration board. Dean Emeritus
T. U. Taylor of the University of
Texas school of engineering; Dean
W. R. Woolrich, present dean of
the University school; Dean V. O.
Adams of Texas Technological col-
lege’s engineering school; Col. W.
B. Tuttle; V. E. Cottingham of the
state railroad commission; Dr. E.
P. Schoch of the University of
Texas chemistry department; Rep.
Dewitt Kinnard of Port Arthur;
and Julian Montgomery, state high-
way engineer.
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The Very Reverend Matthew
Schumacher, C.S.C., Ph.D., LL.D.,
former president of St. Edward’s
University and uncle of Frank
Schumacher, last year’s editor of
the ECHO, returend to the campus
for a brief visit last week.
Doctor Schumacher was presi-
dent of the University from 1919
to 1926. For the twelve years pro-
ceeding his presidency he was Dean
of Studies at Notre Dame. During
his years at St. Edward’s, he made
an enviable reputation as an edu-
cator and a public speaker. He is
recognized as an authority in the
field of education and has held
positions of importance and honor
in leading educational associations
throughout the East and Middle
West.
After leaving St. Edward’s, Fath-
er Schumacher returned to Notre
Dame for a short period, but he
was soon appointed president of
St. Thomas College in St. Paul.
During his five years there, the
enrollment tripled. At thre present
time he is stationed at St. Mary’s
College, Holy Cross, Indiana, which
is conducted by the Sisters of the
Holy Cross.
The members of the football
team will receive their awards
this year in the form of jackets
instead of sweaters. This is the first
time that the players have received
such awards. Unlike other years
the jackets will be given in a short
ceremony in the University audi-
torium.
The date for this presentation
has as yet not been set but it is
expected to take place in the near
future. When the date is definitely
announced it will be published so
that every one may have the oppor-
tunity of attending this event.
too saintly Saints
a lack of
Fleming has
an effort to
whip his squad of 12 into top
dition. Eddie Norris, main scoring
threat of the Tigers, has not re-
a football injury and
without the Old Master’s crafty
shots, betting odds against St. Eds.
will rise considerably.
A host of new faces will greet
the Pirates tomorrow night. Five
Freshmen are on the Tiger roster
and on their young shoulders rests
the Hilltoppers’ hopes for victory.
The news-snooper was around at
the science meeting last Thursday
night trying to get advance infor-
mation on any social plan of the
society, but was refused admit-
tance. Furthermore, none of the
scientists would consent to an in-
terview concerning social activities.
However, via the key-hole, the
snooper was able to make out the
following report as he listened in
“Well, fellows, let’s get down to
business and get settled. We re here
to plan our second annual dance--”
“Heck no, we donjt want a
dance.”
“Too much trouble.”
“The fellows around here are
too anti-social. They seem to be in
state of social unconsciousness.”
“That’s not true. The way
this seemingly lack of
spirit is for one group
take the initiative. Let’s start the
ball rolling.....
“Let’s offer an incentive
lure the students to our dance.’
“Oh, I’ve got it. Let’s offer
prize.....
“That’s a
“When shall
‘“Well,
tine’s Day?”
“Why sure, that just fits in with
Blanco’s plan for decorations. He’s
been talking about it ever since
the first meeting this year. Aoin t
it right, Blanco?”
“Sure, I’ll have
“Say, I’ve got
a prize . .
snooper was
what the prize
“Fellows, we
plans quiet -- don’t mention
word about them to anybody.”
When asked to comment on the
affair, the snooper made the fol-
lowing remark: ‘“Those medicos
seem, to have something up their
sleeves. They are planning some-
thing a little out of the ordinary
for dance entertainment.”
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