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HOUSTON. TEXAS. THURSDAY. 31 OCTOBER. 194#
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Betty Jean "Foxie" Fox destroyed a 25 year old Rice tra-
dition by being elected cheerleader in Monday's run-off election
defeating Tommy Burke. Although Foxie's majority was but
a slim six votes, it was enough to^psure added feminine color
in front of the Bice'cheering section.
With her two cohorts,' "Baldy" Moore and Gene Mason,
Betty Jean to spur the student
section to greater enthusiasm.
In the rest of the runoff elec-
tions, thp majorities were still
closer, For instance Sara Meredith
defeated Mary Simpson by one vote
to win the office of senior vice-
president.
Pinal results are:
Vice President of the Student As-
sociation, Anne Brays Junior Pres-
ident, Gene Mason; Junior Vice
President, EUeanor Graham', Jun-
ior Student Council, Ava Jean Mc*.
Daniel; Sophomore President,
Prank Bryan; Sophomore Vice
President, Jetta Schumaker; Soph-
omore Secretary, Roger Martin;
Sophomore Student Council, Leon-
ard Atwell a^d Miles Croom.
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Remember! November 0 is the
last day for having class pictures
taken. Go immediately to Rem-
brandt Studio, 906 Capitol, across
the street from Montgomery Ward's
if you want to appear in the '47
Campanile. The staff would like a
complete class section this year; so
don't, be the person whose picture
is not shown.
Vanity Fair pictures are now be-
iftg taken at the Martel Studio,
1001 Main.. If you have not yet
made an appointment and paid for
your picture, go to the table in Sal-
lyport, or seb Sara Meredith or
Peggy Weatiierall.
All pictures of the Rice-Texas
weekend, the Tulane g a 40)* the
downtown pep rally, rushing and
other events and activities are need-
ed for the Sallyport section. Please
give prints of your best shots to
Wookie Sinclair -or Sara Meredith.
R. D. Havens
To Speak Here
On November 7
Professor Raymond Dexter Hav-
ens, Ph.D., Litt.D., Caroline Dono-
van Professor of English Litera-
ture at the Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity, wiJL^deliver a public lecture
in the Physics Amphitheatre of the
Rice Institute, at 8:15 p.m., Novem-
ber 7,' 1046, on the subject:
Insanity a£d Feigned Personalis
to Poetry."
Raymond jgexter Havens took hi^
doctorate at harvard %nd served as
Professor of English at the Univer-
sity of Rochester befiSi
in 1986 hii present post as Caroline
Donovan Professor of English Lit-
erature at the Johns Hopkins Uni-
versity. He is widely known among
English scholars for his extensive
studies in the history of English
poetry.. His "Influence of Milton on
English Poetry" (1922) is the defi-
nitive treatment of the whole sub-
ject.
More recently he had devoted
much attention to the poets of the
romantic period, and in 1941 pub-
lished "The Mind of a Poet: a Study
of Wordsworth's Thought with Par-
ticular Reference to 'The Prelude'."
Through his teaching at Johns Hop-
kins he has trained and inspired
many young scholars, particularly
in the eighteentl century field. He
has long served aB editor of "Mod-
ern Language Notes" and has been
active in the Modern Language As-
sociation and the American Coun-
cil of Learned Societies.
* In 1040 his colleagues and stu-
dents dedicated to him the current
volume of "ELH: A Journal of Lit-
erary History," as a tribute to his
"ceaseless intellectual curiosity,"
and his "comprehensive, vital, and
provocative" teaching.
More Customs
*4 .
Are Broken By
Girl Twirlers
Progress Reports
Must Be Filled Out
By Veterans Soon
Ail veterans whose surnames be-
gin with the letters A to E and who
■ have not already filled out their
Red Raiders Tough
Opponent For High
Flying Rice Owls
Highlight of the week's Homecoming festivities will be the
A new era will begin Saturday' progress reports are requested toj jrriciii on battle between the Owls and the up-and-coming Red
when for the first time in the his- j MHaiders of Texas Tech. The Raiders to date have defeated three
tory of Rice Institute there will be who >re drawinjf subsistence under
drum majorettes marching with the I the GI Bill and whose surnames be-
gin with the letters F through L
are asked to report to Mr. Cordill
no
SATURDAY DANCE
AT FIELD HOUSE
FOR HOMECOMING
band during the half time inter-
mission. Betty Jo JopUn, Pat Ams-
ler, Martha Lou Gibson and Betty ;noXt wo®k-
,n .... , Mr. Cordill informs us that
Ann Turner will be wearing the, , . , „ . . . , .. • .
subsistence checks can be delivered
, blue and gray and supporting Ralph unIes8 you have fille(l out vour
'Domingue in the homecoming game progress report; so watch for the
two days from now. | time when you are scheduled to ro-
I This should give Rice one of the11,ort- An>' sPare time during a mor-
! finest cadres of baton twirlers in!ni"* ^en numS *
x | scheduled will be acceptable. Mr.
ie country. What the girls lack cor(jiH js located in the Registrar's | the unlucky few who can't make
in ability now is made up in en-j office. (it to the dance this Saturday! An
thusiasm, and under the able tutor-] — 0
ol' the four Southwestern
Did you miss
Saturday night'
the fun had last
Don't be one of
DR. HAVENS
ship of three" times national eham- Mrs. W.W. Fondren To
pion Domingue, that enthusiasm Receive AllHIWi Award
' should soon be transformed into
More Red Tape
tantalizing twirling to enliven half- j An informal dinner will be given
time activities. Not that the girls
are poor with the silver sticks now,
; but almost any drum major could
i learn from Twirler Domingue. All
! of the girls have had some experi-
j ence with batons and should help
make our band appear even snap-
pier than usual.
Friday at 7:30 p.m. in the Commons
in honor of Mrs. W. W. Fondren.
In recognition of her very gra-
cious and generous gift of $1,000,-
000 for a new library, Mrs. Fondren
will be presented with the "Disting-
uished Service Award" of the Rice
Alumni Association.
For freshmen or sophomores to
secure an excused absence from
classes missed because of illness, it
will be necessary in the future to
report to the doctor or the nurse at
the Health Service in West Hall.
If care, or treatment is given by
the school doctor or narse at the
Health Service, an excuse from
classes missed will be given at the
time of or on termination of treat-
ment, but only when conditions war-
rant an excuse.
If care or treatment is given at
home by the parent or by the fam-
ily doctor, a statement regarding
the nature and extent of the illness
from the' parent or attending doc-
tor is to be taken to the Health Ser-
vice between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 P.M., within 36 hours af-
ter the student returns to classes.
At the Health Service the statement
from the parent or doctor will be
filed as a pftrt of the student's
health record and an "Illness Ex-
cuse" card issued.
Freshmen and sophomores should
(Continued on page 3)
Presidents Homecoming Message
The Rice Institute has once more the pleasure of welcoming
to its campus the /tlumni returning for the annual homecoming.
The homecoming day is a wide-spread and characteristically
American institution, and at this time of year on many campuses
throughout the land, it provides an opportunity for many pleas-
ant renewals oj old friendships.
Today the Alumni can see the building program of the In-
stitute actually underway. The excavation for the classroom build-
ing is well along, and the site is laid out for the librari), so gen-
erously provided by %trs. Fondren and*herchildren. Although the
sentimental interest of an alumnus is naturally in the buildings,
places, and customs he knew as a student, none recognize more
clearly than the Rice Alumni that the Institute must go ahead or
it will fall behind.
The net) buildings will be a central feature of the Institute's
future.-But even more than by its buildings, a university is known
by its alumni. Through them it exerts its influence, and on their
support and loyally it must depend. To all of them the Institute
opens its 'doors in welcome.
W. H. Houston
it to the dance this Saturday!
all-school, Saturday night dance
will be held in the fieldhouse from
H:00 o'clock until 12:00. This time
the order of the night is a sports
dance—no formal s, no tux—a
chance to let loose and really have
a good time with your favorite gal
or guy,
There^ will be juke box music,
plenty of cokes, tftid a well waxed
floor. Tickets will go on sale In
Sallyport and will also be sold at
the door—watch for posters an-
nouncing the price of admission.
I This Saturday will be homecoming.
Be sure and join in the gaiety by
i making the Saturday night dance j "tuJTe h"avi'ng
nt the fieldhouse
stopping off list!
a first on your
Honor Council
i
Names Kieshnick
Its New Chairman
The Honor Council had its tra-
jilitioinal picnic Sunday to welcome
the new members and to bid the
I old members farewell. Later on a
conference teams that they have
played, and will be out to make
the series complete.
ftiee favored to win for the sec-
ond time this season, will be ready
to khi) old grnds a show, with
perhops an eye to proving some-
thing to national raters who placed
them behind Texas U. Featuring a
hitfh-powered ground game and fre-
quently depending on the passing
arm of Big Ike for the scores, the
Owls are set to make the Tech de-
fense prove itself.
While Rice was giving Texas ui:
cxpected trouble here, the Raiders
were powering their way over Den-
ver, 21-fi. Tech, it seem*, also kicks
extra p oint s. Co-captain Roger
Smith was the man who sparked the
offense last week, and will be the
man to watch this week. He led the
running attack, kicked all three eon-
versions, and intercepted two Den-
ver passes. Speedy Charley Rey-
nolds may also come in for a share
of attention having turned in a
beautiful 69 yard broken field
jaunt to score Tech's final touch-
down.
Genial Del Morgan, Red Raider
coach, is no stranger to the Insti-
served h e r e under
Icoach Neely before assuming his
1 present position. Always a man to
I tie reckoned with, he enjoys partic-
ularly his rivalry with his friend.
: Like Nc-eiy, this year he h«* won
, all but one game, so far this year,
i Rice came out of the Texas
j game in good condition, and will be
full team strength $ahtrdiy. In-
dividual Owl star.- in tife lineup
are numerous, but ihe.'t work is
distinguished primarily by U'urn-
work.
The probable starting lineups
are:
Rice
I'ieers for this year were elected,
j ('hairman, Bill Kieschnick; vice
chairman Johnny Phenicie; secre-
j tary, Mitsu Kobayashi. Then there
| was much discussion on the work
j that the new council is to carry on.
; A joint meeting of the old and
i new members was set to be held on
! Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. at the
| home of Anne Bray.
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Lt* Comdr. Joseph Timothy O'Callahan, chaplain on the damaged
carrier Frahl(lin, phrased a fervent prayer at a special Memorial Day service
in Rockefeller Plata tit May 1945 in memory of the men who died on the
Franklin- Mis message may be applied to all who died during World War II.
forget.
''Please Cod, may our memories be retentive.. Please Cod, that those
who. have fallen may continue to live as a spark lift* m Me flame it
kindles, may a spark of their patriotism kindle our own, please Cod, may
they continue to live in the effective accomplishment of that for which they
diii'—peace on earth, perfect and enduring,"
Capt. William Mayo Albert. Army; Class of '44; killed in action on
Clwa of '87; Missing in
•' June 6,-1044
Lt. Oeorg* 8. Alexander, AAF
Claw of '48; killed far action.
Pvt. Robert B. Allen, III, Army;
Clan of '48; mining in action
in Italy, Oct. 18, 1944, declared
officially kiiled> in action.
Lt. Melvin M. Barnea, Amy; Class
of *87; killed to action in France,
Aug. 6, 1M4. . •" :
Edgar Bartmeee,
* -< L. ' f
AAF; Class of '40* killed in ac-
tion May '48, Europe.
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jAile vOunft WHIl^R AHQNW OBrVOIKf
USNRj Class of '88; died in plana
tl Pacific.
(k, Army; Clasa of
action in France,
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Guam Island, July 88, '48.
Ens. Bernard Benson, USNR; Class
of Feb. *44; Navy Air Corps, de-
ceased June 26, 1943..
Etta. Pant Richard Bock, Navy Air
Corps; Class of '41; died in plane
crash, Aug. 19, 1942.
2nd Lt. Lindiffy Lee Bowen, AAF;
Class Of '44; missing in action.
Pvt. Robert Edward Boyd, AAF,
Class of '4«; deceased.
Lt. Robert Loren Brandon, AAF;
Otees of '41; Missing in action
since Jan.„7,1948. ,
Lt Join Bvrroogha, USNR; Class
-of '88; killed in action Feb. 19,
1948, on two Jima initial land*
ings.
Richard Alvin Carmichaei. Army;
GUms of *89; killed in plane
" " Chandler, AAF;
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CM !mt
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Air Corps; Class of '30; died in
plane crash.
2nd Lt. Raymond Ferris Clark,
AAF; killed over Germany, Nov.
' '44- '
Lt. (jg) Allen Rhea Cleveland, Na-
vy; Class of '40; missing in ac-
tion since Sept. '42.
2nd Lt. George William Cline. Ar-
my; Class of '41; missing in Ac-
tion sincp July 10, 1943, Sicilian
campaign.
Capt, Harvey Rodney Clugston,
AAF, Class of '45; died Dec. 17,
'44 of wounds received in Ger-
many.
Lt. Alfred J. Compton, Army; Class
of '46; kilted in Germany, March
'48.
Ens. Frank Elliot Cook, Navy;
Class of '42; died in action in
Pacific, Aug/ 48. -
Frank Alton Corbin, II, Army,
Class Of '46; killed in action Feb.
8, '48 hi Europe. •
Lt. Qi#cy Conger," Army para-
troops; Class of '89; Idlled in
action in France, June 8, 19*4.
Lt. (if) Charles Randolph Cratch-
field Jr., Navy; Class of '4*f
2nd
missing in action (sub duty).
Granville Savage
Marine Air Corps; Class of
'48; killed in airplane crash,
ifi*'" ■ ' A v -•
AAF;
i Class of '40; missing in action.
Lt. James Hoilistor Ferguson, Mar-
ine Corps; Class of '39; killed in
plane crash.
Jim Gray Ferrell. Class of '36;
missing in action, Philippines.
Ens. Meador Dean Francis, Navy;
Class of '44; died in action in
Southwest Pacific, June 12, -1944.
Capt. William John Geidert, Army;
Class of '40; killed in action in
Nomytndy, Aug. '44.
| 2nd Lt DeRay Giadman. AAF;
Class of '44; killed in plane
crash.
, 2nd Lt. Bayard Turner Gross, AAF;
1 Class of '46; killed in action over
France, Dec. 81, 1948.
Lt. Donald Rupert Hager, Naval
| Air Corps; Class of '40; killed in
plane crash, Jan. 21, 1942.
1st Lt. William J. Heard, Marine
Corps; Class of '42; killed in ac-
tion on Okinawa, April 194V.
Lt. Glen Robert Henicte, Marine
Corps; Class of '41; killed by Jap
sniper on Saipan, June 8, 1944.
Erie. George Rassell Hill? Jr., Navy
Air Corps; Olaas of '40; died in
action at Midway, 1942. "
Lt Alfred Rytaad Howard, Army;
Class of '88; killed in action,
France, July 4, '44.
Lt (if) Jerrel Scott Jenkins,
Navy, Class of '48; missing In
action to Pacific, March 80, 1944,
2nd Lt. Walter Mark Jordan, AAF;
Class of '41; killed in plane
crash, July 3, 1942.
Lt. Robert Maitland La Prade, Mar-
ine Corps, Class of '42, died in
action, Guadalcanal, Jan. 1943.
Richard Reed Longneckeri, AAF;
Class of '40; died in plane crash,
Aug. '42.
Lt. Richard Powers Lucas, Navy;
Class of '42;; killed March 4,
1946.
2nd Lt. Albert R. Mace, AAF; Class
. of '38; officially declared dead
following flight Feb. 18, "44. in
Italy.
Charles Albert Martin, Class of '31;
killed in action.
Lt. James Wesley Martin, AAF;
Class of '48; killed in plane crash
Dec. 5, 1948.
2nd Lt. Hugh Wellington Millis,
AAF; Class of '41; missing on air
patrol since May 6, 1942.
Lt. Arthur D. Mills, AAF; Class of
'39; killed iq plane crash Dec.
14, 1944.
Sgt. Clarence Kenneth Montgom-
ery, Marine Corps, Clasa of '42,
killed on board carrier in Pacific
May 11,1946.
Taylor Samuel Moae Jr., Class of
'44; died April 18, 1946.
Lt. Harry Myers, Navy; Class of
'84; died in action in Pacific,
Nov. *48.
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mwff rwrnvvf vwan v* *• f
niisMing in action.
2nd Lt. Charles Richmond Perry-
man, AAF; Class of '44; killed
in action in Italy on April 22,
'46.
Lt. Joseph Doyle Price, Marine
Corps, Class of '42; died in ac-
tion at Tarawa, Nov. '43.
F O James Benjamin Reed, AAF;
Class of '46; killed in action over
Mindora, Oct. 26. '44.
Ens. Gordon E. Hhemann, Navy;
Clasa of '44; missing in action,
March 6, 1946.
(apt. Richard Royateh R o y a 11,
AAF; Class of '87; missing in
action since May 10, '42, Coral
Sea Battle.
Thomas Woodson Saling; Class of
Oct. '44; killed in action Nov. 10,
1944, over Germany.
I'apt Henry John Schutt* Jr.}
Class of '88; killed Oct. 24, 1944
aboard Jap Prison Ship by tofpet
do action. Jag, prisoner from fall
of Corregidor until death.
Lt. Bert D. Sehnan, Army; Class
of '41; killed in,action in the Phil-
ippines, April '46.
Harris W. Shelton; Class of '37;
killed at Bouganville.
Lt. ()g) Donald Roy Silla, Naval
Air Corps; Class of '44; missing
in action, April '44.
Ens, Jack (Cotton) Simma, USNR;
'•Class of Feb. *44; missing in ac-
tion. 1,4;,
I Lt. William Townnend Smith. AAF;
Class of '43; killed in Southwest
1 Pacific, Nov. 1(1, '44.
lit Albert F. Snell, Class of '43;
I killed in France, Aug. 81, '44.
j Lt. Wiley Allen Stoner, USNR;
j Class of '39; killed in action July,
'44.
Msj. Thomas Francis Vickers, III,
AAF; Class of '39; killed in ac-
tion, Aug. 16, '44.
Lt. David L. Waddell; Class of '37;
deceased.
Lt. (jg) Hugh Alexander Walker,
Navy Air Corps; Class of '40;
killed in action, Jan. 21, '42.
Samuel T. Walker; Class of '46;
killed in action.
Lt. (jg) Jogh Whalen; Class of '41;
killed in action.
Lt. Oscar Dean Wyatt, Jr., AAF;
Class of '39; killed in action, Jarc^'
•42.
The Alumni office realizes that
this list is probably not complete
end may possibly be incorrect in
some cases. It would be appreciated
if Hhyone having any additions or
corrections to the above list would
contact Mr. Whitlo^k Zander in the
Alumni Office in the A. B. Build-
ing. A complete Honor Roll is de-
sired so that any Memorial that
may be decided on later will eon-
tain all Rice students who died in
the service of their country during
World War —
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