The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1945 Page: 1 of 4
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Institute
Number 12
H0USTOH, TBXA8, 25 JANUARY, 1945
Sff C Title Tilt
By Leo Thomas
The SWC title will be laid on the
block this week-end when Joe Davis
and this fast foall-hawking Owls play
host to a rangy, high-scoring Razor-
back quintet in what promises to be
the most thrilling two-game series
of the season.
Sporting an unblemished record in
league competition and an' impres-
sive season mark of twelve victories
against a single defeat, the Rice
casabamen meet their toughest op-
position of the year in the Fayette-
viille (Hogs, a tall, hard-working
crew that figures to provide plenty
of trouble for £he league leaders
when the two teams tangle on Fri-
day and Saturday nights.
The Arkansas record is not quite
«3 impressive in league play, since
they were upset by the hard-fighting
Texas U.eagere last Fridlay night.
However, the Hogs came back the
next night to wihip Texas decisively
and shojw them it Was just an acci-
dent the night before. Neither is
their season record as attractive as
the Owls', since they have won nine
and lost five so far this season. How-
ever, the Razorbacks seem to be
after every scoring mark in the con-
ference except Bill Henry's.
Rice Has Edge
Rice has a decided edge in the
ball-handling department with Mur-
ray Mendenhall, a..shifty ball-hawk-
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Student Congress
"The Rice Institute Student Coun-
cil will send ten delegates to the
Southwestern Student Congress at
the University of Texas in Austin
on 9 and 10 of February," stated
Bill Henry, president of the council,
Tuesday.
The delegations are to convene at
2:00 p. m. on Friday, 9 February,
After organizing the executive of-
fices of the Congress and setting
forth the general aims, the delega-
tions will divide into special interest
groups to discus's in detail the va-
rious problems. The complete Con-
gress will again convene on Satur-
day afternoon, 10 February, to col-
laborate on the decisions.
Motion Voted Down
Previously, on 12 December, 1944,
the Student Council voted down a
motion to send delegates to Austin
to a convention discussing college
Hsroblems on 16 December. At that
time, there was no organization of
topics to be discussed, and the Stu-
dent Council felt that the Texas stu-
dents only sought to 'discuss their
own intra-school situations.
The convention laid definite plans,
however, for a large conference, and
outlined a program, which the Stu-
dent Council feels will be beneficial
to Rice's representatives, both in
helping improve inter-college rela-
tions and in gaining suggestions for
improvement within our own sphere.
For, according to the Student Coun-
cil's Constitution: "The purpose of
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Shysters at Work
Mclver Goes Free After
Court Finds
By Grover Noonan
The maintenance of discipline is
an essential feature of any military
organization; it is important, there-
fore, that a naval officer have a
working knowledge of naval law. It
was with this thought in mind that
Lieutenant Reese's classes in Naval
Administration have been carrying
out moot trials for the past several
weeks. A distinction should be made
between the words "moot" and
"mock" as applied to trials such as
these; a moot trial is one in which
all the situations are enacted exactly
as they would occur in a genuine
case.
The 1000-1100 TTS section wit-
nessed the trying of one Joseph A\
Mclver, C. Y., USNR, by summary
oourt-mantial. Mclver was chained
with culpable inefficiency in the per*
formance of hie duty because of his
failure to account for all of the con-
fidential publications for which he
had signed a custody receipt.
Report Considered by Dryden
The report against Mclver was
considered by Captain W. E. Dry-
den, U.S.N., Commanding Officer,
who ordered that a summary court-
martial be convened. This court was
to consist of Lt. Comdr. James A.
Hand, U.S.Ni, Senior Member, and
members Lt. T. G. Roach, Medical
Corps, and Lt. G. C. Noonan, USMC.
Lt. (jg.) C. J. Meyers, U.S.N., was
appointed Recorder (prosecutor),
Ens. D. C. Redgrave, attorney for
defense, and C. I. Kaplan, Y 1/c,
U S.N., reporter. The ranks listed
here Avere, unfortunately, temporary,
and all persons concerned have since
reverted to AS, USNR.
The precept was read, Hand swore
in his motley crew, the charges and
specifications were pronounced in
due form and technically correct,
and the trial was under way, with
Mclver pleading not guilty to all of
the charges against him.
- Court's Turn Comes
It was then that, the opportunity
was first presented to the members
of the court to show their ignorance,
and they came through with flying
colors. After a full day of examina-
tion of witnesses it was discovered'
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Senior Commons
Now Haven For
Weary Sailors
By Bob Jaynes
Things have been lively over Sen-
ior Commons way since Lt. L. W.
Reese, Welfare and Recreation Offi-
cer, opened up his newest project,
the recreation and reading room.
This room, occupying all of Senior
Commons, is a "child" of Lt. Reese's,
having been born and raised in his
mind and worked out under his di-
rection. The purpose of the room is
to provide both N.RO.T.C. and V-12
trainees a convenient place to relax
and enjoy themselves throughout the
afternoon. And every convenience is
there just for that purpose.
The room, which is about 50 feet
by 25 feet, has been refinished in
many respects. It was closed tight
for about two weeks while the floor
was being varnished and things were
being straightened around. The
chairs were repaired, new book cases
were moved in, the room was dust-
ed (for once), and a coat rack was
procured. There were already a num-
ber of tables in the Commons, be-
cause it was previously a study hall
for East Hall and Faculty Tower
men
Floor lamps are placed all about
the room, and for once they all work
afid have good bulbs in them. Over-
head chandeliers provide sufficient
lighting for men at the center ta-
bles. For summer weather, over-
head fans provide a temporary re-
lief from the heat. The chairs are
comfortable. Some are even of the
reclining type, just the things for
"PT weary" sailors.
The Big Attractions
But the biggest attractions of all
are the entertaining diversions from
the daily routine. These are in the
forms of popular magazines and a
radio and phonograph with plenty
of records. Ltt Reese has subscribed
to various magazines to suit all
tastes. Everything from Esquire to
Photoplay can be found on the ta-
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Navy Beer Brawl
To Be 31 January
A rather sensational beer brawl
under the more 'dignified title of
"Smoker" will be presented for the
Navy boys at 7:30, 31 January, at
the Field House. Wrestlers on the
regular City Auditorium programs
will be on hand for some exhibition
wrestling.
There will be no movie that night,
but on 7 February, Wallace Beery
makes the Psysics Amphitheater in
"This Man's Navy." On 14 Feb-
ruary, Mickey Rooney will be starred
in the widely advertised "National
Velvet."
Plans are being formulated for a
bowling tournament for the two
Navy battalions, Joe Vogt and Ed
Hartsook are working on this spe-
cial assignment.
Music Furnished
By Navy Orchestra
At Rice Terrace
Large Crowd Expected as Rule
Banning Corsages Gets Second
Trial at Gala Class Affair
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The traditional Junior Prom,
looked forward to each year as the
best formal, will be 27 January at
the Rice Terrace. The now famed
Navy Orchestra will provide the best
of music, as only they can do, from
9 'til 1.
Architect Pledges
Decorate Bond
Wagon Tuesday
Tuesday afternoon three pledges
of the Architectural Society under-
took the redecoration of the Bond
Wagon. As it has been observed by
students on the campus, the Wagon
was in bad shape and in need of such
repair.
Workers Arthur Kotch and An-
nette Gano, sophomores, with Rob-
ert Maurice, junior, took hammer,
nails, and materials and pounded
away in Sallyport until the Wagon
was converted into a patriotic sym-
bol again. The Wagon is now deco-
rated with a red and white striped
fi'ont panel, a red, White and blue
top, and, draped over the front and
side, a cloth of white stars against
a blue background.
The Bond Wagon is in Sallyport
every week for purchasers of stamps
and bonds. Ann Martin is in charge
of these sales with the various clubs
taking turns at sitting at the table.
Due thanks are extended to these
architects for their work.
ANNOUNCEMENT
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ALL Navy men who got credit
for their Campanile pictures taken
by Maurice Studio in December are
requested to pay Ellen Picton the
amount credited them as soon as
possible.
In compliance with the recent rul-
ing of the Dance Committee to ban
corsages, the Junior Class Officers
ask that no corsages be sent The
Committee 'at the door will request
that all corsages be checked.
The highlight of the evening will
come at midnight when the Queen
of the Junior Class is announced and
presented a gold locket by President
Dale Wood'dy. Each couple and stag
will be allowed one vote; any junior
girl is eligible. The winner will be
kept secret until midnight.
Secret Theme
The decorations for the evening
are also being kept secret by the
committee. The theme is quite novel
and will be carried out not only in
the ballroom but the tables of the
South American Room will be ac-
cordingly decorated. To say the dec-
orations will be good would under-
rate the hard work of the commit-
tee' Everyone may be sure it will
be well worth his time and money
just to see the decorations—especial-
ly the boys.
The Junior Prom offers not one
entertaining event but guarantees
an entire evening of entertainment.
The South American Room has been
reserved for the evening and refresh-
ments will be available. Not only
will there be a good time for danc-
ing, but time during intermissions to
see friends and have fun. To end a
good formal in a big way, confetti,
serpentine, and paper hats will be
in abundance for everyone.
Tickets went on sale to the Navy
Friday. They have been on sale in
Sallyport since Monday and will con-
tinue on sale until noon Saturday.
Tickets may be purchased at the
door Saturday nigha The prices are
$2.40 stag and $2.65 per couple. With
the ban on corsages and the reason-
able prices, no one should be de-
prived a chance of having a good
time or seeing those decorations!
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
THURSDAY, 25 Jan. Rockwell Lecture
8:15—Physic Amphitheatre
FRIDAY, 26 Jan Rice-Arkansas Basketball Game
8:15—High School Gym
SATURDAY, 27 Jan Rice-Arkansas Basketball Game
8:15—High School Gym
SATURDAY, 27 Jan Junior Prom
9 -1—Rice Terrace
SUNDAY, 28 Jan. Canterbury Club Meeting
5:30—A-House ' /
MONDAY, 29 Jan. AIEE Meeting
7:45—ML 212
TUESDAY, 30 Jan. Engineering Society Meeting
7:45—ChL—Program Meeting by Eng. Soc. Alumni
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The Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 25, 1945, newspaper, January 25, 1945; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth230642/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rice University Woodson Research Center.