The Rattler (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 16, No. 1, Ed. 1 Thursday, September 27, 1934 Page: 1 of 8

                                
All Catholic
Honors
C. S. P. A.
THE RATTLER
All Catholic
Honors
C. S. P. A.
1934
ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF SAN ANTONIO
1934
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St. Mary’s Re-enters
Competitive Athletics;
Bridges Will Coach
John Mose Simms, Business
Manager, Will Direct
Intramural Program
1934 Games Scheduled
New Program Will Include
All Branches Of Sports
St. Mary’s has reentered the ath-
letic field and will produce an
intercollegiate football team in the
fall of 193 5!
This announcement was made
by Very Rev. Alfred H. Rabe,
president of the University, short-
ly before the fall session began.
Frank Bridges, former coach at
Baylor university, Simmons uni-
versity, and the Olympic club of
San Francisco, has been appointed
head coach and director of ath-
letics in 193 5.
John Mose Simms is the athletic
business manager and will direct
the athletic program through 1934.
He is a former player of many
college teams including Baylor and
Centenary.
Every branch of college sports
will be a definite part of the sports
program. Because of the intercol-
legiate freshman rule, major foot-
ball clashes will not take place
until 193 5. In the meantime,
however, Mose Simms will coach
a football team which will play
the Westmoorland Broncs on Oct-
ober 27, probably at Eagle field.
The tentative schedule for this
year’s team includes games with
Abilene Christian college, Simmons
university, Randolph field, St. Ed-
ward’s freshmen, and probably Sul
Ross college, along with West-
moorland.
The intercollegiate schedule for
193 5 brings hopes of games with
Texas university, Texas Christian
university, Southern Methodist uni-
versity, Rice, Loyola university of
New Orleans, Arizona university,
Centenary, St. Edward’s university,
and Texas Tech.
San Antonio sports enthusiasts,
according to local newspapers, are
especially interested in St. Mary’s
return to the athletic field be-
cause it coincides with the plan
for the municipal stadium which
is now under way, and at which it
is said that St. Mary’s games will
be played.
Rattler Wins
“All Catholic"
"All Catholic”, the highest
critical newspaper honor, has
been awarded The Rattler by
the Catholic Sshool Press as-
sociation, according to Dan O’-
Sullivan, director of the service.
This rating is equivalent to be-
ing one out of four of the best
college newspapers from men’s
colleges in the United States.
The credit for this outstand-
ing accomplishment belongs to
Herman Wild and Calder Clubb.
editor-in-chief, and managing ed-
itor, respectively, during the
scholastic year 1933-34. Their
energy and consistency in ad-
hering to the rules of journal-
ism is highly commendable.
"First Class Honors” were
awarded The Rattler last year
by the National Scholastic Press
association. The Rattler may
achieve only one higher honor.
"All American.”
The scroll signifying the re-
cent award will arrive about
October 1.
Appointments
Make Changes
In U Faculty
Rev. Robert Mayl, Former
University President
Goes To Central
St. Mary’s faculty has gained
two new members and lost three
old ones according to an announce-
ment made at the opening of the
school season.
The outgoing members are Rev.
Robert Mayl, Bro. John Singer,
and Bro. John Brugger. Father
Mayl, former president of the
University, will be stationed at
Central Catholic high school, while
Bro. John Brugger will be at St.
Louis university doing graduate
work.
Bro. John Singer, who has been
at St. Mary’s for the past nine
years, has been transferred to Mary-
hurst Normal at Kirkwood, Mo.
In 1923 he celebrated his golden
jubilee of religious profession.
(Continued on page 2, col. 3)
Lt. Cox Announces Strict Discipline
Will Be Enforced In Cadet Corps
Strict military discipline will be
enforced in the military unit of
St. Mary’s university during 1934-
3 5, according to Lt. William F.
Cox, commandant.
"Inasmuch as this is the fourth
and pinnacle year of the battalion,
and the one in which the original
freshmen are now cadet officers, I
intend that it shall be the most
efficient and disciplined year
which the unit has ever wit-
nessed,” stated Lt. Cox.
Cadet officers have undergone
a period of training at the St.
Mary’s training camp from August
23 to Sept. 1. They have been in-
structed in their duties and should
be rendered on the drill field
every courtesy which is due an of-
ficer, and a gentleman, according
to the commandant.
"Cadets will be obliged to obey
their sergeants and commanding
officers in accordance with the
regulations prescribed by the mil-
itary policy of "chain of com-
mands.” Any cadet violating or-
ders may be dealt with in court
martial. The maximum penalty
will be dishonorable discharge
from the unit with the disgrace
which accompanies such a decision.
In addition, an expelled cadet loses
a year’s credit and will be obliged
to take physical training the fol-
lowing year if he intends to grad-
uate.”
For forty-five minutes each day,
cadets must cast off the joking,
collegiate attitude which prevails
during campus "bull sessions.”
{Continued on page 2, col. 6)
Roland Huhndorf
Ranking Officer
Of Military Unit
f Large Increase
In Enrollment
For 1934-35
Routledge Ranks Battalion
Commander; Curda To Be
Tactical Officer
Incomplete Figures Show
Substantial Gains; Law
School Not Included
Roland Huhndorff was appoint-
ed lieutenant colonel, Rod Rout-
ledge, major, battalion comman-
der, and Robert Curda, major, in-
structions officer, of the St. Ma-
ry’s university military unit when
recommendations for cadet offi-
cers were confirmed by the fac-
ulty.
Wilfred Kneupper received the
post of captain adjutant.
Lt. Col. Huhndorff is a gradu-
ate of Brackenridge high school.
Last year he was first sergeant of
Company A and received the
American Legion Award for the
most efficient third year cadet. In
1932 he was the best soldier in
Company A.
Maj. Routledge held the post
of adjutant at Pecock Military
academy, from which he graduated
in 1931. Throughout his military
career he has won a number of
medals among which are Menger
Award, in 1931, and competitive
drill medals in 1932 and 1933. His
rank last year was sergeant major.
Maj. Robert Curda, whose home
is in Chicago, 111., came to St.
Mary as a freshman in 1931. He
has concentrated his efforts on
military tactical work and theory,
and is exceptionally well versed in
these subjects, according to Lt.
Cox. At the summer training
camp for cadet officers he won the
medal for being the most effi-
cient officer.
Company A commissioned per-
sonnel are as follows:    Courand
Rothe, captain company comman-
der, William Small, first lieutenant,
B. F. Biaggini, second lieutenant.
Officers for Company B are:
Murray A. Winn, captain company
commander, Barney McGary, first
lieutenant, and Ray Sauer, second
lieutenant.
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Press Club Elects
Officers; Editors
And Curda Chosen
Elie Arnaud, editor-in-chief,
and Rod Routledge, managing-
editor of The Rattler were un-
animously elected president and
vice-president, respectively, of the
Press club of St. Mary’s universi-
ty at its organization meeting held
Saturday, October 22.
Robert Curda received the posi-
tion of secretary.
All members of The Rattler
staff were informed that they were
entitled to receive three subscrip-
tions without charge for their
services to the paper.
Arnaud explained the external
form to be used when writing
articles, and Routledge impressed
principles of journalism upon the
reporters, stressing the importance
of adhering to facts in the writ-
ing of news, and the avoidance
of editorialization.
Plans have been laid to hold a
Press Club dance as soon as pos-
sible, the proceeds from which will
be deposited into a fund to pay
for awards and medals for reporters
and junior editors.
At present no standard for ev-
aluating a reporter’s work has been
determined. But the main points
which will be considered are punc-
tuality of assignments, adherance
to the rules of journalism and the
(Continued on page 5, col. 1) I
Enrollment at St. Mary’s for the
1934-3 5 term shows a substantial
increase over last year in all de-
partments.
With several days remaining be-
fore the close of registration on
September 30, a still further in-
crease is predicted. To date, the
entire student body attending the
Woodlawn section and the Down-
town college show an upward
trend of 10%. Registration for
the Sshool of Law has not begun
yet.
Official figures are mot avail-
able concerning the enrollment in
the various departments, but it is
obvious that the arts department
still maintains a large lead over
the others. Enrollment in the up-
per classes of commerce and fi-
nance has advanced beyond last
year’s mark. The science depart-
ment likewise reports a tendency
toward more applications for the
bachelor of science degree.
Bro. Fred Junker, dean and head
of the registration department, is
pleased with the school’s growth.
As he addressed the students in as-
sembly, he said: "it is gratifying
to see such a decided increase, es-
pecially when the school standard
has been maintained and not
lowered.”
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Efficiency Effaces
Former Frivolities
From Fertile Office
Lo and behold! Yea, verily
'Tis Ye Rattler Office! Nay, nay.
can it be true? By my troth, it
is so. But what can the summer
have wrought with ye olde hange-
out?
Upon ye oaken door one finds a
new and distinctive sign proclaim-
ing to king and serf alike:    "This
is Ye Rattler Office!” One needs
must give ye secret passworde or
entrance is forbidden. Death is ye
penalty. Ye passworde given, one
slowly enters the yawning portals
and gapes within—
Egad! Zooks! What is this
livid monster? By the gods, never
was there a beaste of such pea
greene hue. Not a beaste? A
railing? Efficiency and modern
fixtures? What manner of wordes
are these? This worlde doth change
mightily!
Zounds! Who are those regal-
looking chappes sitting in suche
splendor at yon huge desk? Can
these be ye editors? None other.
And at these other desks—such ac-
tivity! Truly, Ye Rattler staffe
seems diligent.
Far and near one sees new desks
new cabinets. Suche extravagant
finery! Aye, this is no longer ye
olde smoking grounds. No longer
shall sweet-smelling ashes be dump-
ed upon ye floor. Ye day of loaf-
ing has changed into ye day of
efficiency.
Ah, one’s heart sinks heavy
within one’s chest. . . Yea, ’tis a
sad worlde, verily, a sad one. Ye
quiet, tranquil air of ye olde haunt
is lost for aye.
Efficiency — what crimes are
wrought in thy name! E’en the
eye cannot find peace from the
piercing green of yon railing. Ah.
truly this worlde doth change, aye,
mightily!
Officers And Faculty
Of New Law School
Receive Appointments
REGENT
Very Rev. Sidney M. Metzger
First Football
Clash Scheduled
For October 6
St. Mary’s football team will
play the Texas Military college
team here at Eagle field on Octo-
ber 6, probably at night!
This announcement was received
just as The Rattler went to press.
Mose Simms has received the ap-
proval of the Southwest conference
and the Texas conference to pro-
duce a team similar to the Texas
Shorthorns, that is, not limited to
freshmen alone.
The Terrell team is coached by
Frank Bridges, 193 5 coach of St.
Mary’s Rattlers. The October 6
game will give San Antonio its
first opportunity to see Bridges in
action since the announcement of
his appointment at St. Mary’s. It
is expected, likewise, that much
of the material now playing with
Bridges will probably be at St.
Mary’s next year when intercol-
legiate football is begun.
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Cadet Officers Fire
Grenades, Candles
At Demonstration
Rifle grenades and smoke can-
dles were discharged during the
preliminary examinations for cadet
officers held on the drill field,
September 17.
Lt. William F. Cox, command-
ant, directed the examinations and
supplied the grenades and candles
fired by the prospective officers.
The smoke candles, which con-
tained titanium tetrachloride, co-
vered the campus with a dense
smoke screen. The cadets passed
through the smoke to test its quali-
ties of odor and density, the rifle
grenades covered the pecan grove
with smoke.
Supplementing the demonstra-
tion, cadet officers Roland Huhn-
dorff and Robert Curda gave short
lectures on the use, function, and
contents of the rifle grenade and
smoke candle.
Lt. Cox announced that the
first inspection of the military
unit would take place on October
20.
Very Rev. S. M. Metzger
Appointed Regent; A. N.
Moursund, Dean
Classes Begin October 1
Faculty Consists Of Local
Members Of The Bar
Very Rev. Sidney M. Metzger,
has been appointed regent, and A.
N. Moursund, dean of the newly
inaugurated St. Mary’s university
School of Law, which will offi-
cially convene October 1, 1934.
Included in the governing board
of this new department are Very
Rev. Alfred H. Rabe, president,
Bro. Michael G. Huebert, treasurer,
and Bro. Fred J. Junker, secretary.
Members of the Law School
faculty are as follows:    Henry B.
Dielmann, LL.B., Georgetown uni-
versity, constitutional law, cor-
porations, and partnership; Clif-
ford M. Forster, LL.B., LL.M.,
Georgetown university, federal pro-
cedure, personal property; Dixon
Gulley, LL.B., University of
Texas, equity, real property, wills
and estates; Arley V. Knight,
LL.B., University of Texas, plead-
ing and practice; Leslie G. Merrem,
B. A., Southwestern university,
LL.B., University of Texas, evi-
dence; Lucian L. Morrison, LL.B.,
University of lexas, contracts and
sales; E. S. J. Whitehead, M.A.,
University of Texas, criminal law;
and C. O. Wolfe, B.A., LL.B.,
University of Texas, agency, bail-
ments, carriers, bills, and notes.
Established in 1927 by the Bar
Association, the San Antonio
School of Law was the forerunner
of the St. Mary’s School of Law.
In the spring of 1933 negotiations
were entered into by the repre-
sentatives of St. Mary’s and of the
Bar Association to unite the Law
school with St. Mary’s and place
it on an advanced plane with a
university department. Graduates
automatically become members of
the Bar without examination.
Matriculation extends from Sep-
tember 24 to 29. Late registra-
tion may take place up to October
13.
Admission requirements are three-
fold:    entrants must possess gen-
eral college entrance requirements,
two years of pre-law work, and the
approval of the committee of ad-
missions.
A law student has the choice of
taking a four year course, attend-
ing nine months out of the year,
or a three year course, attending
twelve out of the year with no
summer vacation. Class hours will
(Continued on page 2, col. 1)
Library Acquires New
Oil Painting Of Mission
Mission San Jose, an original
painting by Mrs. E. P. McGill, was
acquired by the University library
during the summer months.
This new study of San Anto-
nio’s best known mission is the
fifth painting of the well-kno&n
local artist now on display in the
library. All of these canvasses are
of scenes intimate with San An-
tonio and Texas.
Several of the other paintings
displayed are from the brush of
Bro. Charles Notin who is now
teaching at Central Catholic high
school.