153 15 4132 https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/33f9f9311b35569dd8787a3e865ee784.pdf 819af627ac00f48b17c0b25bd11c5666 PDF Text Text STUD,ENT BODY WILL CHOOSE CINDERELLA ATMEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY MORNING Jack F!!eney, Chairman of the Social Activities, has announced that there will be a meeting of all the students in the school at the First Presbyterian Church next Tuesday at 11:00 P. M. The purpose of the meeting will be to select a Cinderella for the Cinderella Ball which will be held sometime in May. The plans to have the Cinderella elected by ,the student body were completed by Jack Feeney and Ralph Carey who will be in char,g e of the meeting. According to ,the members in charge of the selecting the first twelve girls with the highest votes will ,be selected to Vol. 2, No. participate as the Cinderellas of the ball. From these twelve, the girl with the highest number of votes will be entitled to wear the glass siipper of the Fairybook Cinderella. This is the second year straight that the Student Council is sponsoring a dance with a famou,s orchestra. Last year, the Council brought Charles Spivak to Fernbrook Park. From the reports, the program for this year will be just about the same as it was last year. Last year, the highlight of the evenin.g came when eleven beautiful Coeds walked down the aisle of red carpet and up td the band platform where Charles Spivak himself tried the 6 glass slipper on the eleven contestants. Finally, the slipper fit one of the girls and she was chosen as Cinderella. The girls who~ participated in last year's Cinderella contest were: Peggy Woolcock, Dorothy Wilkes, Frances D~wileski, Jane Korper, Miriam Golightly; Barbara Medland, Sylvia Roth, Marie Stamer, June Persing, Shirley Phillips, and Josephine Battisti. Marie Stamer was chosen as the Cinderella. Summer Term, 1948 - September 4 through September 10. Fall Term, 1948 - January 24 through January 29. Spring Term, 1949 - June 2 The dates for final examinationc through June 8. for the next four terms, recently released by Mr. Herbert J. Morris, Registras, appear as follows: "PHILM>ELPHIA STORY" Spring Term, 1948 - June 5 IREM TEMPLE through Junell. May 28 through June 3 (Senior APRIL 15, 16, 1948 Exams) FINAL EXAMINATION DATES ANNOUNCED Friday, April 9, 1948 WILKES OOLLJOO-E, WIUKES-BARRE, PA. Lettermen J-lold April Showers Ball Tonight " DELEGATES GO TO STAT.E ICG CONFERENCE I 26 DELEGATES IN PHILADELPHIA TO ATIEND MODEL CONVENTION GROUP PREIPARES FOR STAND AGAINST UMT, SELECTIVE SERVICE, FIVE POWER PACT By EUGENE MAYLOCK Twenty-six student delegates of Wilkes College International Relations -C1ub are attending the Intercollegiate Conference on Governnient Model Political Convention at Philadelphia. The group left Wilkes College yesterday afternoon by chartered bus and arrived at the Bellvue-Stratford Hotel, the convention headquarters at 5 p. m. · Delegates Register Immediately . u p o n ~lighting from the bus, the IRC filed into the reception room where the re- , gistration of delegates was taking place. During the registration procedures, the students stated their names, college represented , and committees which they would attend. In return for this information, the delegation members ~ere given an identification tag which would admit them to any portion of the convention. · ' Committee Outlines Agenda The Executive Committee, consisting of Mr. Edwin Kosik, Mr. Charles Hailstone and Mr. ·Hugo V. Mailey, met at 7:00 behind closed doors to outline the agenda for the convention. This year, as well as fast year, the Executive Committee had been trying to arrange to have the Pennsylvania Governor as one _of the spea~ers. However, it was iinnounced that recent governmental affairs are so urgent that th!! governor will l:>e unable to attend the conference. The last committee to go into session for the evening was the Faculty Interviewing Committee. This committee met at 10 :00 p .. m. for the purpos e of interviewing and screening the candidates for, the various positions. The meTlJibers of the Rules Committee met for the firist time at 8:00 p. m. and did not come out of session until the early morning hours. The Rules Committee sets up the rules by which the c~nvention will operate and decides any questions which may ari11e while the convention will be in order. Parliamentary Procedure, as outlined by ROBERTS' RULES OF ORDER, form the basis of operation for the convention. Three Wilkes Candidates Wilkes College IRC is sponsoring Narcy Perkowski as Speake:r,: of the House, Gehe Maylock as Clerk of General Sessions, and Betty Rutherford as Clerk of the Rules Committee. After passing the Faculty Interviewing Committee, these members were put · into the running field against candidate.s from almost every college and university in Pennsylvania. During the general session of the Model Political Convention th e delegation will vote for the candidates to fill the open positions. Today the viirious committees will meet to thrash-out the legfslation submitted by the delegates. Each committee will meet in separate rooms and will be attended by members of the most of the s.eventy-four colleges and universities participating in the convention. Wiikes College is fortunate enough to have enough members to send two delegates to each committee thereby gaining the advantage of an extra vote in the committee and general sessions. E'ach school is entitled to one vote until it has placed two members in every committee, the school is then entitled to an extra vote or a total of three votes. · At 9 :00 p. m. · the committee chairmen and clerks held their meetings. During this meeting, the cliairmen and clerks received an outline of the program which wili be followed .~t the convention. T,he committee chairmen were given outlined forms of Roberts' Rules of Parliamentary Procedure to aid them in conducting the cdmmittee meetings, and the clerks were supplied with the proper tools of the trade. · Every Phase Covered The IRC . delegates to the convention will submit legislation that will affect almost every .p hase of political activity. The Taxation and Finance Committee will submit bills advocating: a · graduate income tax cale, )ligher corporation taxes and a recommendation that the proposed taxcut bill be ~pproved and put into effect. · Other memtbers·wil! advocate that . a Fair Employment Practice Act ibe enacted and ,p ut into effect. Member& of the Labor Committee -b elieve a permanent disability allowance should be allowed those workers who ·,b ecome permanently dis111bled while pursuing. an occupation. The Federal Bureau of Mines power should be incr.eased o pEj!rmit mgre freedom_ in inspectiom in order to prevent accidents. Certain sections of the Taft-Hartley Act should be revised, particularly the section which prohibits political participation of · unions. Also that If Board -should be enacted to settle difficulties in ,pending strikes. · The, proposed board would be composed of persons not directly associated with any of t~ members involved in . the dispute. The main purpose of this board would he to enable critical industries to operate while negotiations are taking place. 'T he delegates interested in the foreign affairs committee. advocate: First, an active part in the United Nations, amplified · "benevolent neutrality" towards members and friends of the 'Five Power Pact.' Some members believe that a Secret Service be .est ablished, also that the organization of the Sixteen Nations · of Western Europe should be granted relief. Tlie Foreign Affairs Committee adv.o cates direct supervision and control c,f _a ll aid to distressed countries. Civil Rights Committee advocates: an enactment of the FEP A, enforcement of the , 14th Amendment, abolition of all poll taxes and other measures which .r estrict the privilege of voting, also a parallel should be drawn between the Federal anti-lynching bills and the Federal Kidnapping Act. Military Affairs Com!J,littee advocates a system _of seleetive service ap.d a system whereby reserve training could <be established. The Education Commjttee spongsoring state subsidized higher education for teachers possessing the bii.ccalaureate degree. This education would be for a period of up to three years in the progressive colleges and universities of the 'United States. However, upon completion of the pursued courses, the teacht!rs' would return to the educational field to put into effect those . methods and practices suitable for progressive education. Delegation Votes Colonels' Queen T o B e Crowned By Letterman's President TICKET SA.LES INtDICATE LARGE TURNOUT AT SEOOND ANNUAL BA:LL By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI Tonight at the Admiral Stark Room of the Hotel Sterling, the. Lettermen's Club of Wilkes College will hold its Second Annual April · Showers Ball. This will be the second ball to be held by the Letter-man's G1ub at which ~ Wilkes Coed will be chosen the Oolonels' Queen. ,. Ticket sales have indicated that there will be a huge turnout for tonight's aff~ir which will be one of the highlights of the current semester. President of the club, Jack Josephs, has announced that the committees, which have ibeen hard at work for the past five weeks, have completed their assignments and that a gala affair will be conducted tonight. The "NO CORSAGE" rule has caught the fancy of the Wilkes males who have long ·awaited sqmething of this sort. It frees them from financial problem which puts quite a dent in a $65 check at the end of the month. Jack Feeney and Henry Collins, Co-chairmen of the . affair, have announced that there will ,be plenty of flowers on hand to dress up the ,g owns of the Wilkes lovelies who attend. Jack Melton's orchestra, one of the oldest musical ·aggregations in the valley;- will provide the music for tonight's affair. Jack has played for many of the Wilkes dances, inclu«ing the April .Showers Ball of last year. Featured with Melto.n will be · Theresa Lane, vocalist. In a close vote, the delegatE\S defeated measures designed to support Universal Military Training and Selective Service. They did feel, however, that the sixteen nations of Western Europe should be granted relief. ·On labor, they voted to revise the Taft-Hartley law. Stressed for revision was the clause prohibiting politlcal participation of unions. Other legislation presented was app-r oved. . Committee members despite the vote, will be free to present their platforms as they have drawn them up. 'T he delegation voted at its final . meeting ,b efore leaving for the Assembly Must Approve conference to support measures · If .a ny of the legislation is suecalling for complete support of the cessful in the committees, the proUnited Nations and its original posed legislation will then be put ptJrposes, ~bus . refutip.g any at- on the calendar- and presented at tel1).,p t to join the -p roposed "five the general session for approval power pact" or 0. S. S. . ~continued on page 2) , Melton's music w)lich is slow and smooth, will add to the enjoyment of the evening. 1 The program' fo_r the evening will be roughly tMs: At nine o'cl-ock, dancing will start in the Admiral Stark Room. During the dancing portion of the night, Joe Danilowicz and his, committee will roam around the room and search out the Queen of the Wilkes Lettermen. She will have · to possess-native beauty, poise, and personality. About mid-way through the. evening, the crowning of the Queen by President of the Club, Jack Josephs will take place. The Queen will wear a crown of flowers in the school colors. ' She will he presented with a dozen red roses, and a valuable gift pur-' chased from on~ of the leading jewelry stores of Wilkes-Barre. After the crowning of the Queen, dancing ' will continue until one o'clook. Dominic Yancliunis, BEACON photographer, will he on hand to photograph couples who would -like to have pictures as souvenirs. Mr. Yanchunis will also take pictur~ for publication in next week's BEAObN. . . Joe Savitz, chairman of the ticket committee, has announced that tickets will be on sale at the door for those who haven't purchased them from members of the Lettermen's Club or at the bookstore. Following is a list of the committee member,g who arE/ responsible for tonight's dance: Joe Savitz, Joe Danilowicz, J oh:n Glowacki, Joe Swartwood, Danny Norman, Kenneth Widdall, George Lewis, John Moss, Bill Davenport, Sam Elias, Edward Burtsavage, Don Casey, Jack Reese, Henry Supinski, Lewis Jones, Gerard Washko, Jack Vale, Walter Hendershot, Henry Heineman, John Florkiewic:z, Francis Pinkowski, Norbert Olshefski, Bill Johns, Robert Mikulewicz, Thomas Teresinski, Melvin :J3arry, Paul Thomas, Jack Kloeber, Bill Harv~y, Marion Smith, Clayton Ka'reni:belas and Gerald Munzing. · · ·· .. �2 W:ILKES COLLEGE BEACON Henry W. Anderson Editor-in-'Chief Business Manager Sports Editor Joseph Purcell Thomas J. Moran Features Editor Robert T. Mikulewicz News Editor Norbert S. Olshefski Ciub News Editor Vincent Macri Circulation Manager Frank Eiwaz Photographers Thomas J . Mor3;n, Dom Yanchunas Features Staff ' Ted Wolfe, Reese E'. Pelton, Edward J. Wasilewski, Garfield Davis, Don Lennon · 'News Staff ,Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Maylock, Margot Golin, Geol"ge Brody, Reed Lowery, Alma Fanucci, Naomi Gould, Gene Bradley ,. INTEILECTUAL HONESTY Intellectual honesty is more than a 'righteous' term. It is a way .of life. Honesty itself is a word symbolic of cha;acter fairness and justil!e (freedom from fraud claims Webster). Inteliectual h~nesty takes on additional meaning, placing a greater responsibility on the ,b earer, for chances are that more responsilbilities will be placed upon him by society when he finishes college. He will have to he able to handle them. ' Intellectual honesty is so important that without it a student loses his identity as a .s tudent to himself and to others. A student who cheats is one either unaware of his sociai and moral respons~bilities or . worse unwilling to accept these res,ponstbilities. At a time of world degeneration there is an increasing demand for men ·and women of ilbility.. (For· a philosophical view of the subject see Ed Wasilewski's ''Intellectual Dishonesty"). A pamphlet generally issued to freshmen puts it this way, "Would you want a doctor who cheated his way through medical school to operate on you?" It'•s trite as the devil we'll admit, but who could honestly answer the question affirmatively. The safest and best way to security, success, and even happiness . is through honesty. From the results of one's own work a student at least receives satisfaction, from someone else's nothing more· than a bad conscience. Now if one feel,s it impractical to be honest, he should remember that the college considers it both moral and pratical matter. Consequently it intends to have honesty. There i-s only one -a lternative (if he doesn't get caught and thrown out first)-an honor sy-s tem. L Such a .sy,stem is not satisfactory either, for it demands of a student the responsibility of reporting another student who is dishonest. \ Naturally this is a duty many people do not wish to assume. In the first place, it is often embarrassing. · In the last place, many feel it none of their business to prevent someone else from hurting him.B'elf. Whether or not these feelings are justified is really not important. Important is the fact that it might not work. The only answer is intellectual honesty. .ON INTELLECTUAL HONESTY By EDWARD J. WASJ.iLEWSKI Honesty is a versatile word. It is one of those terms that c~n be bent, twisted, or press~ into any shape to meet almost any par<ticular situation. And it usually is! Now each individual human •b eing is an egocentric character who interprets all world phenomena in light of his own needs, . wants, and desir-es. That i-s all well and good-within G!ertain limitations: Selfassertion and disapproval of existing forms of life have been the misgiving's of all the progress of mankind: for better or for wol"se. But these tremendous powers conjured up by the deep~seated inner urges and motives of the individual have been increasingly curbed, modified, and turned into socially approved channel-s as civilized society advanced with faltering step toward community life. Each individual within the group had to conform to a more and more effective code of behavior and attitudes, which had as its objectives the welfare of the group as a whole. Everyone was prescribed certain riglhts which he could freely enjoy . . . and duties which ,h e was socially and morally bound to perform. There is no one among us who would prefer to live outside of a group. A simple inventory of human needs and their satisfaction would convince the most skeptical in our midst of the greater social values o fg,r oup existence. To enjoy these privileges is one thing; to discharge our duties and obli,g ations is another ... There are tw:o sides of the same coin. One , cannot exist without the other. The concern of society is that its citizens carry out these obligations with the least amount of compulsion. Toward that end we find the church a,s the Keystone in the s tructure of man's relations to his fellow man. The moral principles as espoused by the Church are the mortar that hold fast the briciks of society. To reenforce tMs pervading influence, the group has introduced social sanctions, which approve of the good and virtuous in man, and denounce his wickedness. Finally to cope with. the few who -a re too strongly inclined toward wrongdoing-thexre is the power of the law-which protects those who aibide ,b y it and punishes those who would take it upon themselves to transgres.s. One of these universal laws is honesty. The reasons 1b ehind it .are Friday, April 9, 1948 well known to al:J.i for one of the keenest satisfactions in life is the DELEGAT~S (;0 TO STATE p~sitive results we obtain by our own honest, creative efforts. · We are ICG CONFERENCE all familiar with the thrill of getting a good •mark for a good paper -if it is a ,p roduct of our own imagination and energy. Otherwise it is as ashes in our mouth: (continued from .p age 1) Notwithst anding these ,b enefits of honesty, and despite the strict- by the entire. body. The general est enforcement, dishonesty is quite prevalent in our s ociety. It costs session will take .p lace tomorrow. Several -p rominent political leadthe nation untold billions in uncollected taxes, losses in production, and ers will be on hand to address the the .g eneral slowing down of all our social machinery. · group. Both political parties will But here we are concerned with intellectual dishonesty--common- send speakers to state their ly known a-s cheating, cribbing , or getting term papers second hand. ·parties' views, and this year, a What a price some _people pay for temporary gain or advantage! member of the third party has been The peculiar thing about di,shonesty is its cumulative nature. Little asked to speak before 'the group. fiibs lead to 'big lies ; appropriation of little articles leads to ultimate The convention will be in the genburglary; and so it g,oes-till the culprit comes to grief at the hands eral session for the entir~ day. of the law. During the evening hours, the ,Anyway, there is not much logic in .p retending greater· capadty convention members will take time and albility than we have been endowed with. Such pr, etense brings to relax from their political duties · to attend a dance in the Bellevueeven greater responsibilities and leads to inevitable and painful ex- Stratford Ballroom. Music will be , pose. The fear and agony of attending such a situation is nerve supplied for the occasion b'y one wracl,cing, oftentimes produdng dangerous consequences. Mostly, it . of the name bands. Usually the is simply a case of overweening amibition superseding better judgment. Executive Committee keeps the In the end, such people discover they have cheated no one hut them- name of the ,b and a secret until selves. the night of the dance. Intellectual dishonesty ends in intellectual bankruptcy. On Sunday the General. Session will reconvene to finish all affairs that have not been . attended 'I -+ to. During the aftern.oon, the Executive Committee will meet with its recommendations for the next convention. I l--·-·-·-·-··-··-·-·-·--··--··-·--·-·-··-·--··-·-•-+ II II II II N II II II N II · - - - - - - - - - - - - - - · -..- · - · - - - -.. Student Government At 5:10 Wednesday evening the lounge in Chase Hall was cleared of loafing students, and members of the Student Council filed in to begin a very dull session of p-r o's, con's, question and debate. ScriHe Mitzi Purcell called roll and announced that there were just enough (9) present for a quorum. She then read the minutes of the previous meeting, revealing that the idea of installing radios was dropped on the advice of the Ad.m inistration, and that Dean George Ralston was investigating a matter concerning the high ·prices whic-h the Cafeteria charges for food. After Paul Thomas· made a few corrections in the reading of the minutes, they were cordially accepted . Appropriations Committee Chairman George Brody was asked to give a report of that ,body, which he unhesitatingly proceeded to do. The IRG budget for $38, their estimated expenses for the remainder o.f the semester, was acted on and promptly pa,ssed. Then the college Band •request for ~245· equipment ,disbursement was .brought to the floor for d~uss-ion, and there arose the question of whether Band funds were tli,e problem of the Athletic Council or the Student Council. It was · explained by .Mr. Tem-pleton that Dean Ralston had only acted in an emergency when he equipped the Band before relinquishing the job to Mr. Gobleigh. With no one dissenting, the budget was passed. Next on the agenda was a Spanish Glub request for $35 fot future activities, Before being passed, however, Mr. Callahan raised the Olbjection that two, years ago it wa,s the practice of the Council to grant $2.0 in a case like that instead. of $315, · but Mr. Templeton . explained that since then, grants of more th'a n that amount had become a matter of precedence. The Spanish Cluh will get the money. About this time, one of the kids playing iball on the dike hit a triple, bu.t was thrown out trying to steal home. The hub--bub of South River ,Street traffic nearly drowned out the next issue, but through it all the Council decided that, because of an irregularity in form, the Beta Gama Chi's !budget for $815 (for teas, coke parties, and the like) would ibe held up until Miss Harker was notified. The Pre~ed's budget for $43.5-0 for films, speakers, etc. was also passed in a hurry . The Council then courteously granted the BEAOON funds amounting to $2171 for printing_and engraving costs, film, flash bulbs, and a few other items. Mr. Brody explained that the high sum was 'due to the many events taking place on the campus which had to be reported, and also to the students' demand for a bigger paper. The Council' then acted as a committee-of-the-whole on the Psychology Club's request for $117.99. While this was taking place; Wilkes President, Dr: Eugene Farley, appeared in the door of the lounge and :woke up a spectator who was asleep on the couch in the south end of the lounge, explaining that sleeping in the lounge is prohibited. The fellow took the hint and pTOmptly awoke. The Council finished their discussion, went ,b ack into session, and the spectator fell asleep once more. Council accepted the action of the committee and the budget· wasn't passed. Then Paul Thomas gave the. treasurer's report, announcing that there approximately $4985 surplus. Becaµse of Social Committee Chairman Jack Feeney's absence, expenditures for the remainder of the semester could not be ascertained. It was estimated, however, that a .g reat deal of expense was as yet to be incurred (including at least $2000 for the Cinderella Ball, and $500 for the senior pa:rty.) In the words of .Mr. Templeton, "The pot of gold -i s ,b eginning to run dry}' The difficulty of getting enough Council members to attend the meetings to constitute a quorum incited Mr. Templeton to suggest meeting on a different day and hour. ''Five o'clock ,is an odd hour", he ,s aid, "and consequently, some of our d-0rm members are obliged to miss supper at the Cafeteria in favor of attending the meetings." It was then agreed to hold the next meeting Monday at 7 o'clock. A suggestion then arose that the Council grant a sum of money to the new gymnasium fund, but was deftly tossed aside. The most interesting result of this was the announcement that the Lettermen's Club did not, as was supposed, donate $720 to the gym. Rather, this money is a part of the ·C ouncil's surplus. A proposal to hold Council elections in April instead of the fall was quickly 1b atted down and declared that such an action would be unconstitutional. The best suggestion of the evening was the one that called for adjournment, with which everyone unanimously .agreed. It should be added that the absence of Mr. Feeney, Mr. Garey, and Mr. Boyle was very noticeable, and the Council (not to mention excitement-lovers) are earnestly praying for their attendance at next week's meeting. THE . . BOSTON STORE Men's Shop has everything for the college man's needs. from ties to .suits. FOWLER, DICK AND WALKER FOR YOUR HIT TUNES LAZARUS RECORD CENTER All The Newest Popular Recordings By Your Favorite Artists LAZARAS LOWER FLOOR was VIS~Sft01' ~ FOR SMART COLLEGE CWTHES THE~HUB . . . . ~ a.1191s1o ■ ITZ• ■■ os. So. Main St., Wilkes-Barre �Friday, Alpril 9, 194,8 3 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Beacon To Award Oscars To Thespian Players ·Ticket Sales .Indicate Large ' Turnout At ·Play In Passing By Robert Mikulewic:i "PIHILADE'IPHIA STORY", "ANTIGONE", "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU" TO FIGURE SEVERAL MERCHANTS VOLUNTEER SERVICES By J,?EED LOWREY Achievement Plaques To Be Given Five Thespians For ·outstanding Work In Year's Major Productions A TELESCOPE TO WATCH CAESAR By ROBERT MIKULEWIGZ THE IDES OF MARCH by Thornton Wilder, Harper and Bros., Beacon .F eatures Editor Advanced ticket sales indicate N. Y., 1948. that The Philadelphia Story, schedNow is the .time for all Thespians to look to their acting. uled for production April .1,5 and THE !DE'S OF MARCH is the tale of ··t he last days of Julius , Hollywood ha._s its Academy Award Dinner; baseball has its Hall 16, will play to the lar.gest audi- Caesar . . Caesar ,the dictator, the commander, the emperor, the ~usof Fame; football has its All-Americans and the Wilkes Athletes ence ever to attend a Wilkes Col- band-and above all Caesar the man. In this book he appears as he had · their Athletic Award Dinner; now the Thespians finally come appeared to himself, his soldiers, his family, his friends, and ;his into their own with a miniature Academy Award •P arty to bj sponlege performance. · Alfred Groh, director of the Thes- enemies. sored by the Wilkes Beacon. The st@ry is told through a series of imaginary documents and pians reports that the cast of The The party will be 'an annual Philadelphia Story. The judging committee will be Philadelphia Story are hard at work letters, cleverly written so as to reveal the character of their authors. event to be held sometime in May There are letters from Cleopatra to Caesar that tell of a planned trip or following the final major Thes- Editor of Wilkes Beacon; Mr. Robas rehearsals go into their final to Rome and .notes •b etween them after her arrival. There are Caesar's ert Mikule)Vicz, Feaitures Eo.itor of stages this last week before the edicts-among them one aboli,shing the state religion-but he destroyed pian presentation for the year. Five Awards ..;omposed of Mr. Henry Anderson,. play i.s released. The Thespian~ it shortly after writing it. There are the poems and letters of Catullus The awards to be presented will Wilkes Beacon; Robert, Miller, will endeavor to adhere to the pre- the poet, revered by Caesar yet reviling him who lauded Clodis Pulcher, be for th~ best actress, best actor, Beacon Reporter. · Faculty consultants will be Mrs. sentation of Philip Barry's smash one of the wildest women of Rome. There are the "Broadsides" auth- best female supporting a.etress, hit as closely as when it was ored iby the Council of Twenty, who plotted Caesar's assassination. best male supporting actor and an Gertrude M. Williams, instructor of originally . produced on Broadway Through these letters moves Caesar, feared, envied and loved by the award to the person behind the English and Journalism and Mr_ scenes who did the best job in 'Edward Williams, instructor of by the Theatre Guild. In keeping Romans. making the performance possible. · English. The •p attern of the book is· different. It is as different for a novel with this fidelity, Marilyn Broadt, Any person who is no longer a The Annual Award Party will • who will play the role of .Tracy as Mr. Wilders' "Our Town" was for a play. This volume is divided student of Wilkes College because give the Thespians something Lord in which Katherine Hep- into four books. 'Ea.eh book of documents is presented in chronological of transfer or graduation, but w'ho more to look fo•r ward to other than burn originally starred, has haq order, yet every book covers approximately the same time. Book One .took part in the Thespian presenher hair dyed red for the part. covers the month of September, 45 B. C. Book Two covers the period tations to be judged, will be con- applause and self ,satisfaction. The The plot of the play itself re- between August 17 and ·October 28. Book Three begins on AugU1St 9 sidered for an award and the entire Thespian organization will volves around the doings of an old and continues .t o December 13, The first letter in Book Four is dated award made if the j_u dges so de- attend the Award Party. Philade1phia 'Main Line" family, August 8, while the last is dated March l&-the Ides of March. Book cide. Details , as to time, place and the Lords, whose daughter Tracy One, though it covers- the shortest period of time, is the longest. The plays that will be under type .of award to •be ,presented at is preparing to embark on a career consideration in this first judging the party will ,b e woJ:11,{ed out by the of·, matrimony for the second time. Books Two, Thl'ee, and Four diminish in size while they grow in l;cope. will be, You Can't Take It With Beacon Staff as a committee of a As different as is. the presentation of ,this novel, tlhe characteristic The situation provides · plenty of Y ~u., Antigone and the forthcoming whole. ' laug,hs when two inquiring report- which . most distinguishes it is its literary quality. Thornton Wilder, 1ers .from a magazine, thinly dis- with wisdom and imagin!!ition has recr,eated an important historical ' guised as "De~tiny", invade - the figure. He provides a telescope through time that enables us to watch Lord home while covering a story Caesar a.nd his wor]d at work. , J ' on the "tipper ·crust" of Philadel• • • phia's social world. In hopes of CRY HAVOC! 'd iverting attention from his father, Cry Havoc, ye Heralds of Hate! whose . philanderings with a New York chorus girl would provide Hark not to call of the sane, plenty of scandal if publicised, the Lash out and destroy all the efforts of peace, .s on Alexander plies both reporters . Be masters, ye converts of Cain. with champagne. Champagne, beSPANISH MUSIC ON BILL ing Tracy's undoing, causes her to Cry Havoc, ye Heralds of Hate! 1 cast inhibition to the winds and Stamp out from men's minds the word· love, go for a midnight swim' with Nor tremble, but _insulate well your small minds By VINCE MACRI Macaulay Connor :the male newsI From fear from the Power above. hound.' Tracy's conventionally hide-, Beacon Club News Editor bound fiance is thoroughly s,hockFinal plans f·or the Spanish Club celebration of Pan ½merican Cry Havoc, ye Heralds of . Hate! ed by her condµct and ,d eparts in Day, Wednesday, April 14, have been announced by Lester Gross, Build up your clay gods upon lust a 'huff. The ensuing melee involvpresident of the club. The program is scheduled to get underway at ing Tracy, her former husband, For powers that lasts only long as the clay, 8:00 P. M. in the Chase Theatre. It will consist of Spanish music, her fiance, and the magazi~e reThen watch while ,t hey cruml:tle to dust. porter, makes the play well worth dances, and songs, and the speaker of the evening will be Mr. John M; • • the price of admission. "In Passing" has received its first contribution from one of. the Snook, Traffic Supervisor of the Pan American Airways System. .MEROHANTS OFFER SERVICES most faithful re!i.ders o~ this Kol-yum and here 'tis . speech, a Pan American film Good Will Emissaries Several of Wyoming · Valley's · PIGEONS An the c-0untries of North, Gen- be shown. leading merchants have volunteerThe second part of the program: Fait old pigeons on the graiss, alas! tral and South America hold celeed costumes, furniture, and accesIf thel{'d just stay on the g,rass, alas! . brations on this day in honor of will consist of one tl).ing - resories. Zimmerman's Apparel But, oh no, they must' fly o'er a lass the Pan American Union which, freshments! Sp.op is supplying gowns fot the 'dots, alas! ' they feel, has done so much in N h ow my at has polka Feature Spanish Numbers wedding scene, the Paris is outpromoting good will among the The third section will feature Thank you, Mrs. Mikulewicz. That proves that the readers of "In countries of the Americas in the fitting the women in the latest sut_nmer fashions. The Hub is pro- Passing" are in. the plural •b racket, oh, happy day. Remember, if you development of the countries of Spanish music, dances, and songs, viding clothes for the men:. Kur- can't -g et it printed, anywhere else ·s end it in to us--maybe we won't South America. The Pan American with the students of Wilkes Collancheek's is furnishing the stage, print it either. · ' · Union has received- credit for pre- lege providing the talent. David the Collateral Loan Association is , In Pas•sing ,t he Chase Hall Bulletin Board, I noticed that the venting wars, settling border dis- Jones will play a piano solo. donating accessories, and the Em- Thespians have decided to pass out one free ducket per pupil for their putes and promoting peace among Stephen W anclisson will demonpire •B eauty Salon is creating the presentation of "Philadelphia Story" and with $1580. (that means b~cks the nations of t~e· western hemis- strate how to play the guitar and women's hair styles. dollars,) granted to the Thespians by the Student Council how come phere, thus proVIng that peace and the harmonica at the same time. Tickets are ,b eing distributed to just one ticket? Tsk! Tsk! Such inflation, ,such stingy out;ut, oh such friend~hip are possi-bl: among the Pablo Diaz, accompanied by Norstudents in Ohase Lounge every a such! man Baum, will play the marac:!as. , countries of one continent. afternoon from two to five. ExThe maracas selection will be folIf the attendance at ,t he past performances was not up to expecta~r. Sno?k, who will co~e from lowed by a group of ~panish dancchange tickets are on sale at Tuck's Drug Store and the Wide- tions, the actions taken by the Thespians will certainly knock down ~h1lad~lphia to a~d~ess the clu?, ers, and the program will ,b e conA wake Shop. All esats are reserved. what was already down. HOW DO YOU EXiPECT ME 'DO TAKE hved m the Domm1can Repub~\c cluded with the singing of Mexicali MY WIFE, ,'PAY? WI'NI WOT? !or t:"'o and on?, half years. While Rose, and La' Cucaracha •b y the · m Cmdad Tru:J11lo, he attended audience.classes at the UIJ,iversity of Santo The committee arranging the Domingo. He then travelled exThe Forum has been instituted tensively through the ,Caribbean affair are: ' There is No for the purpose of centralizing and> and Latin ·America, visiting twenHouse: N-0rman Hart, John Substitute For distributing information .. relative ty-tw-0 Latin American Republics. Hainse, Kenneth Widdal, and to the study of law; it will be used He .s pent some time in Peru and Charles Collins. as a means of familiarizing its at the Inca ,Ruins in Cuzco. In his Decorations: Keith Rasmussen, The first Qrganizational meeting members with the qualifications travels he also visited the Aztec John Kotis, and ~e Weis-berger. of the Barristers' Forum, Wilkes demanded by law schools and with Ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula. Refreshments: Virginia Me'issCollege's pre-.Iaw group, will be acquainting the members with ner, Virginia Bolen, •Dorothy WilThree Parts To Program held on Monday, April 12, at 3:00 courtroom procedure by sitting in The program for the evening kes, Joyce Nobel, George Ermel, P. 'M. in the office of Mr. Hugo V. at current cases at the County has been divided into three parts. Stanley Andricyk, and George Jeweier Mailey in the Veterans Guidance Courthouse. The first ,p art will consist of the Lewis. Center, 154 S. River Street. Mr. All students interested in law or singing of AMERICA by the audiProgram: Lester Gross, · Vince Mailey and Attorney John H. Hib- anticipating the pursuance of the ence, to open the show. .This will Macri, Stanley Andricyk, Alberta 63 South Mai1.1 Street bard are the advisors' of the fQr- study of law are welcome to enter be followed ,by Mr. Srlook's ad- Mur!!,wski. · the groqp. um. dress. At the conclusi@n of the Artist: Lenora Lynches. ' SPANISH CLUB TO CELEBRATE PAN AMERICAN DAY APRIL 14; • JOHN M. SNOOI( • ro SPEAI( • will QUALITY FRANK CLARK BARRISTERS WILL MEET MONDAY AT 3· �4 Friday, Apri.l ~. 1948 WILKES COLLEGE BE~CON N·OTES ON NOTES by REESE PELTON EDMAN & OTHERS LEAVE DORSEY; NEW BAND BEING FORMED Tommy Dorsey, now vacationing in Los Angeles, recently made the announcement that his group's personnel would .b e changed con. siderably when the orchestra resumes engagements in early April. Among ithe men who will NOT rejoin Dmisey are Ziggy Elman, the ever--dependaible trumpet star. He will stay in California. Also missing will be the Town-Criers, vocaI group featuring Go_rdon Polk, Charlie -Sib.avers, noted colored trumpeter is al..so considering resigning from the lband. His contract with T. D. e:icpired last month. Stuart Foster, male -singer, is already out of the !band, and hais no plans about returning. Despite these handicaps, rumors have it that Dorsey is building another grade "A" orchestra. He will open with a one-nighter in Atlanta on April 5, then follow with a week at ,t he Fox Theatre of that city. From here on it',s a series of one-nighters until the band plays the Surf Cl,u.b in Virginia Beach, opening on May 28. Only time will show what merits tqe new T. D. outfit has. ECONOMICS CLUB TO VISIT IBM FACTORY APRIL 23 I Plans for a trip to ,t he International Business Ma~hine factory at Binghamton, New York, Friday, April 23, were formulated at the last meeting of the Economics Club, it was announced by Frank Wheeler, secretary of the club. · All those who desire to make this trip are urged to attend the next officially called meeting of ·the clurb so that plans can be made to determine the number of students going. John Bellas was recently elected to fill the post of Vice President. The following new members were taken into the club: Gerard Finn, Walter. Haczewski, Leonard Cyajkows,ki, Harry Scott, and John Clansek. 201 Educational Psychology , Most tudents probably know Jack Meton as a •b andleader.. But .how Engineering100 Engineering Problems many of you readers know Jack, the teacher? The angle is this. Jack 101 Engineering Drawing and had always taught trumpet lessons to a limited number of students, Geoni,.etry but finally an idea struck him! Why not have a special coume in the Geometry intracacies of playing .styli-zed dance music? Being a · man of action, 104 Engineering Drawing and Jack soon !began to apply his brainstorm. Result - Jack'J:iais a crowded Englishsched:u le of pupils. who are learning the '"hows" of the dance band using 101 Composition regulM orchestrations as texts. Wyoming Valley can look forward to 102 Creative Writing 103 World Literature some rbetter Jtrumpet men who hav~ specialized in the ins and outs of 104 World .Literature their profession. For proof of the progress spend an afternoon at 131 Fundamentals of Speech Charle, 'N Mary's. . 133 Oral Interpretation · ,201 Advanced Exposition WHY NOT BETTER MUSICALS FROM HOLLYWOOD? 262 18th Century Literature The bugaiboo of failing ibox~ffice :receipts, foreign taxes, etc., has 274 Victorian Prose forced the movie mogu1s to turn to musica1s as sure-fire hits. This tra- French,ditional type of movie has given rise to a series of trumped-up plots, 101 · Elementary French :sometimes with ,good music as a partner, but more than usual, with 102 Elementary French :some grade " 1F" trash. Despite the critics, Hollywood, however, has 103 Intermediate French :pevsisted in plac;ing ahead of quality and are turning musicals out at a , 104 Intermediate French terrific rate. Ten musicals are now on the production stages. Musicals Germanare fine, but a little more ti~e spent on finished productions with good 101 Elementary German plots and good musical arrangements instead of mass productioiis of a 102 • Elementary German 103 Intermediate German fantastic nature with slim threads of realistic dialogue-would result in 104 Intermed,jate German production of musicals worthy of the ballyhoo which accompanies their History- , press a<lvertisements. 100 History of Western IN BRIEF - T. Dorsey seems to be a runner-up for Tommy Ma,nCivilization ville. He just ,t ook his third woman to the altar. · - Doug MacNeal, who 107 History of the U. S. handles the percussion for the college band wais .s tumped at the last 108 History of the U. S. rehea11sal when the music · called for a tambourine and none was avail231 Hispanic American History able at the moment. - Duke Ellington is .slated to furnish music for 256 Recent European History the seconii consecutive year at Bucknell University's senior prom. 304. History of-Foreign Policy George Maiisel, pianist with Billy Mann's Ork, tells us that the band is of the U. S. packing them in every Friday and Saturday at La Casa Chib, Harvey's Math ematics101 Algebra Review Lake. ----, Since Barkley Allan, who made the notable recording of 107 College Algebra Ritual Fire Dance,among others, lef,t him to form his own band, Freddy 109 Plane Trigonometry Mar.tin has added two pianos to his ork. Looks like competition for 115 Commercial Algebra Lom'bardos famous "88" team. - The "Cqllegians", college orchestra, 116 Introduction to Statistics have just completed arrangements for a series of spring proms that 202 Analytic Geometry will take them from Tunkhannock to West Side •P ark, Berwick. The 205 Differential Calculus band is now reorganizing, having disbanded early in March. Among 206 lhtegral Calculus ,new addiitions to the orchestra is George Fry, who will take the male 208 History of Mathematics vocals, an<l a new vocal trio which will be featured. - '"Question of the :210 Theory of Equations and Determinants day" - Who will play at the Cinderella Ball and what date is it 215 Mathematics of Finance scheduled for( A release answering this question will appear soon in and Investment the BEACON. and Investment (Can be counted toward Economics maj·o r) 310 Differential Equations Mechanical Engineering205 Elements of Mechanism 2·09 Engineering Mechanics Philosophy100 Introduction 302 Physical Chemistry Mr. He11bert Morris, Registrar, Physical Sciencehas announced that the following 325 Qualitative Organic 100 Physical Science Analysis courses will ·b e offered during the Phy11icssummer semester. This is the first 329 Advanced Organic Chem. 20l General Physics ttme in the history of Wilkes Col- Civil Engineering202 General Physics lege that there will be a twelve Political Science103 Surveying week semester. Starting on ·June 103 Government in the U. S. 214 Route Surveying 17, the semester will run until Sep- Economics106 Municipal Government tember 10. 112 Pennsylvania tltate 101 Business Education and Government Gui<lance Course-Psychology103 Principles of Economics Biological Science-- • 100 General P.sychology 104 Economic Problems 100 Biological Survey 201 Industrial . Psychology 105 P.rinciples o.f Accounting 204 Advanced Experimental 106 P.rinciples of Accounting BiologyPsychology 100 Hygiene 116 Business Correspondence 207 Child :P sychology 121 Banking and Finance 102 Zoology Religion201 Corporation Accounting 104 General Botany 100 History of Religions 207 Bacteriology 202 Advanced Accounting Sociology208 Bacteriology 207 Transportation "' 100 Introduction to the Study 225 General Entomology 209 Business Law of Society 210 Business Law Chemistry107 The Modern City 213 Credits and Collections 101 General lnor.ganic Chem. 110 Social Disorganization 231 Business Law 102 General Inorganic Chem. Spanish232 Busines,s Law 115. Qualitative Inorganic 101 E,1ementary Spanish 303 Cost Accounting Analysis Hll2 Elementary ,Spanish 308 Insurance (Life) 203 Quantitative Inorganic 103 Intermediate Spanish 324 Advanced Economics Analysis 104 Intermediate Spanish Education,- · 209 Organic Chemistry 204 Spanish Conversation 101 Introduction to the Study 227 Advanced Q1µ1,ntitative 206 19th Century Novel of Education Analysis MELTON TEACHES DANCE TRUMPET 1 WILl(ES SUMMER COlJRSES RELEASED BY REGISTRAR CAMPUS Hl<iHuGHTs . J· by Ted Wolfe . . ~Y !"Mother, where's Toni Home Pemnanent Set ?II · asked little Mary. "I've got to set my hair for the April Showers Ball tonight." ~•rm sorry, dear, but I think · your brother borrowed it", replied her mother. "He's going, ,t oo." '~Oh darn!" ~id little Mary, "now I'll never be chosen Queen." "Well I understand they're going to give each girl a corsage a,s she enters the door", answered her mother. "Just pin the flowers in your hair and it'll look just as nice." "Mother!" replied little Mary, horrified, "you've never ,s een the kind of corsages they give, have · you? Well never mind, I'll make the best of it. By the way, can you advance me two dollars on my next week's allowance? Bill and I are ,g oing Dutch treat this weekend." 1 "Mary", said h·e r mother, "what do you need two 'dollars for? How much do you expect to spend?" "Well" 1 said little Mary, "there',s ·$'2.50 for the d ance tonight, not to' mention .money for going out after the dance. And there's ga,s to pay for, and if Bill can't get the car, there's taxi fare. Then tomorrow ni·g ht is the ,P olish Club's dance and that's $1.50 plus/' · "But must you go .to :\)oth affairs, dear?" asked her mother. "It sounds ,so expensive, and we aren't millionaires you know." "I know", answered little Mary, "but we have friends in the Lettermen's Club and in the Polish Club. l£ we go to one and not to the other we're ,b ound to · make some enemies." "Yes I see" said her mother. "Oh well, a,i,,k your father." ''Th~~k you: mother", said little Mary, gleefully. 0 • • • • Newest Pelton v-o calist George ·F ry could have a;ppeared at the sport dance last Saturday night unrehearsed. Pelton's brass was so loud and the St. Stephen's accoustics so poor that Fry sang unheard. The few students who were there had a lot of fun dancing, tho~g:h. • • * * 'While Council member Marita Sheridan was doing the town the other night with Marty Blake, l~al pugilistic promoter, she tore her Sunday-go-to~meetin' nylons. .Monday morning Blake presented her with a brand new pair, and explained to inquisitive O'Illookers, "What could I do, it's a matter of morals." * * * * Norb Olshefski, acting BEAOON ·editor for the past three issues, asserts that perhaps the movie "Miracle of the BelLs" will give his home town -o f Glen Ly.on a spot on the map. A •Silot, or a blot? * * * * Funniest remark of the week was heard when one student, evidently misunde~standing ·the situation, proclaimed after reading that a psychiatrist addressed the Sociology CIUJb, "I wonder when he'll get to. the Student Council?" * * * * It's been rumored that Guy Lombardo will play for the Cinderella Ball instead of Art Mooney. If the p~ople responsible c'an change their minds a' few more times before the affair takes place, they might finally arrive at a favorable decision. Some 1ocal music connoisseurs have described. the music of the above mentioned orchestras as 'out of this world', but unfortunately it isn't. If one of these ,two aggregations is hired, it may cause many people to leave school. Many students have ju,st finished facing one grim experienc e, and to face another one ·s uch as this would be too much. The human body can stand just so much torture, and then something is bound to happen. It will be interesting to see the reaction. * * * * Reportedly, the Cafeteria will i,nstall a juke~box in the first floor of that building. ·" Now", exclaimed ·one student, "I, won't mind getting indigestion." * * * * With the new parking-lots, the College will proba,bly expenence a fall in health ·s tandards. Car-owners will mis•s their daily · exercise runni,ng ,b ack and forth between classes and vehicles erasing chalk marks fr.om their tires. The patrolman will be disappointed, too. He seemed to enjoy his work. * * * * The Thespans'· ,p roduction '11HE :PHILADELPIHIA sroRY will not be an account .of the · ICG conference, as some people have mistakenly believed. · The play is a story of the upper crust of Philly's social life and ,h as nothing to do .with ,poHtics. __ . ___, the BEACON office shifts into high gear to meet the demands of 1176 students ___ _ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 April 9th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 April 9 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/9b3a6ac460c9b8c97a2eaddbc0f95872.pdf 0f3e0e291b73a4c53654c060eed008d4 PDF Text Text 1/Jti APRIL SHOWERS BALL ONE WEEK TONIGHT Vol, 2, No. 5. "PHILAIDELPHIA STORY" IREM TEMPLE APRIL 15, 16, 1948 WILKES COLLEGE, WIIJKES-BARRE, PA. Friday, Arpril 2, 1948 =========:::;=============;:::============~===================== Wi~kes IRC ·Preparing To Make Strong Stand At ICG Convention l(ovacs Pleads Sixty-£our Students to Comprise For World-Peace First Wilkes Graduating Class With all the emotion of a · man DESil,GN OF RINGS SELECTED fired by an ideal, Mr. Imre Kovacs pleaded to the students· of A list of seniors who will be Frederick; Jones, Lester Gilmore; Wilkes that it was t ime to "begin graduated in June of this year, and Jones, Wallace Oman; Kocher, fi g hting FOR something and not will comprise the first graduating Frank; Kopko, ,Casimir; Kovaleski, AGAINST communism, fascism, >!lass of Wilkes College, has been Stanley Joseph; Litchman, Joseph socialism, or any other "ism" or released for publication by Mr. Francis; N achlis, Arnold. thing. He said that we must fight Herbert Morris, Registrar. · Pell, Clemens; Repotski, Eugene for - a world peace by getting rid Arrangements for the first Frank; Riley, John Joseph; Rosoof the common attitude of "Nyit- .g raduation in the history of lowski, Stanley; Scott, Harry, Jr.; chevo" which, literally translated, the college are fast nearing com- Slamon, Joseph Berchman; Smith, means, "nothing", or, "Let George pletion. At a meeting of the Raymond Brice; Templeton, Chardo it." · class, -held last Wednesday, March les F .; Tereshinski, Thomas MichMr. Kovacs was introduced to 31, Mr. George Ralston, Dean of ael; Wheeler, Frank Erwin. the students at an assembly pro- Men, announced that the Balfour gram held at the Presbyterian Corporation will manufacture the B. S. IN BIOLOGY Church House last Tuesday, by - rings. He stated that rumors are Aleo Joseph John; Bialogowicz, Dr. Farley, who has been a friend being cir~ulated that the class of the speaker for the past four rings are not reaily class rings, Dorothy Ann; Burtsavage, Edward; Kovalski, Leonard Edward; years. ibut college rings. The students at the assembly The rings will be the same from Orlowski, Mildred; Owens, Thomwere rudely awakened to the fact year to year, the only change be- as; Roberts, James Frederick; that we here in America are a ing the date. It will take the manu- Wentzel, Frances Elaine; Wiltremendous force in bringint a!l;>out facturer at least six ~eks to make liams, Nancy Jane. world peace, if ·we would only the rings, and if the seniors want B. S. IN EDUCATION realize that we are the hope of them, they must act on the issue the world. Mr. Kovacs cited the immediately. )Davlidoff, Mark Irving; Wilfact that, today, in the American The highest priced ring w:l.ll cost Iiams, Rhuea Vaughn. and British Zones of Germany, $29, and the miniature rings. for there are about 500 Russians es- the coeds will cost from $18 to $22. A. B. ' caping across the ,b order from the On the inside of the ring will Baum, Norman; Berger, Arthw:Russian Zone' only to be sent back be the initjals of the o;yner, his Joseph; Bransdorf, Muriel Ruth; to certain death or a lifetime ill the ci.egree,, an<l the J;lalfour tradenfai:lt. Carey, Ralph P. Davidson, Helen Russian concentration camps or' ·' ' " Belle; Gilboy, Thomas A.~P:; 'GoSi:beria. He said that these people B. S. IN c. & F. lightly, Miriam D.; Hailstone, are our allies and that we are disBoyce, John. Walter, Jr., Buchs- Charles Edwaro; Harkins, Frank regarding them. He stressed the baum, Gerald; Callahan, Paul An- Aloysius; Jones, Carolyn Lucille.· point later in his speech. . drew; Condosta, Albert Lee; ConkLegosh, Mildred; -M cllale,,:MarThe speaker gave an interpre- Jin, Richard Henry; Cooney, John garet Elizabeth; Mikulewicz, Rob- . tation of the attitude of the Slovak Aloysius; Cross, Jagies Schooley; ert Thomas; Miller, Robert James; and Ba1kan people, ·a nd why they Dido, Robert Joseph; Evans, Pelton, Reese; Rudolph, Edythe; have been forced to accept the Thoma,s Alfred; Fischer, Claire; Savitz, Joseph; Smith, Harold; heel of the Russian dictators. Fry, George Frear. Stryjac, Edward Richard; Tmnell, Mr. Kovacs explained that the ,Gooch, John Glenn; Hall, W.i n- Carl Joseph; Zucoski, Rosemary; typical attitude of the people is ston Harold; Johnson, Ernest Kotis, John. one of "Nyitchevo",· "Lass Mich In Ruhe" or to use an American phrase, "Let George Do It". He said .that the Slovak people can • ' :\. sit for 10, 12, and even 14 hours discussing a .subject, and the end result i,s "Nyjtchevo". He continued to explain that these people love freedom, claim: · . :\. · freedom, talk freedom, but do · • I Clem Waclawski, President or' The first sport dance to be' held nothing to ~ight for it. Another in a current series ·of the French Club, annol,lnces that si-nce Lent will take place tomor"As a '· result of the rugged Mr. John M. -Snook, Traffic Supthe Club will present the film row night at St. Stephen's Church- Slovak individualism, which · con- ervisor of th'e Pan American Air- radio forums entitled "Wyoming SONG ,OF THE STREETS tonight ij.Ouse. The affair will begin at 9 siders itself right and everybody ways System, will addtress the Valley .Speaks" will •be presented at •8 :00 and 9:30 in the new Lee- and coJ11tinue until midnight. It is else wrong, the Slovaks are now Spanish Club on Wednesday eve- over ,s tation WILK Monday eve-ture Hall. The SONG OF THE expected that a large crowd will be a s ubjugated peoples." He added ning, April 14, _at 8:00 P. M., in ning at 10 ,o'clock under the ausSTREETS is currently being fea- in attendance, but Hank Collins, that the Russian people themselves Room 104 of the Shoemaker resi- pices of Wilkes Colleg,e and the tur~d on Broadway, and Wilkes chairman of the affair, promises are suffering under a yoke of dence. Mr. S,nook will give a talk Wyoming, Valley . Junior Chamber Colleg;e is the first stop on the road that there will · be pfenty of re- foreign ideologies forced upon on the customs, history and cul- of Commerce. Three prominent show of the film. The film is in freshments on hand. them -b y the iron rod of a Georgian' ture of the Latin American na- men in the Valley, Mr. John KenFrench hut has English sub titles. M:usic for ,the dance will be pro- dictator. He explained the ·1"for- tions. . nedy, Mr. Jesse Dixon, and Mr. On April 16, THE BARBER OF vided by the "Collegians". The or- eign ideolog,,ies" -b y noting · that Mr. Snook will address the group Reuben Levy, will discuss the subSEVILLE will be shown on this chestra, which disbanded last Karl Marx was neither a Russian, as a .part of the Spanish Club cele- ject "lis Vocational Training Needcampus as part of the French month, has just reorganized. In ad- an economist, nor a socialist. All 'qration of 'Pan American Day, ed In Our .Schools?" Moderator for Club's Activities. TH'E BARBER dition to the regular vocalist, Sy.bi! this is a result of "Nyitchevo", which is on April 14. This date is the program will be Mr. Edward· OF SEVILLE has just been com- Ichter, it was recently announced according to Kovacs. a very special day to all the coun- Williams of the Wilkes English pleted, and Wilkes College's show- ·by Reese .P elton that George Fry Talking about propaganda, the tries of North, Central, and South Departmen who has been modering will :be OI).e of the first show- will handle the male vocals. An- speaker noted that the Slovak America, for on this day they all ating these forums in a permanent in?s of this for eign film in Am- ' other new addition to <the oi,chestra peoples are taken in ,b y the prom~ hold celebrations in 1honor of the capacity since February 16. The purpose of these programs er1ca. .• will be the . vocal trio recently ises of Communism which tells Pan American Union, of which DR. KNOCK, a satirical comedy, formed. . them that they will have peace twenty one nations of the western which were started last January, will -b e shown on •M ay 7. This film, The sport dances, run weekly- in and plenty and will not have to hemisphere are members. This is to ,p resent the people of Wyoas well as all the other French the past, w~re discontinued for the work for it. He said that propa- Union has prevented many wars ming Valley with matters of both . films shown on this campus, will Lenten season. The large crowds ganda promises the people brother- among the countries of the Ameri- local and national concern in a have English sub titles. which have appeared at these · hood, freedom, dignity, and s~cur- cas. It. has settled border disputes manner which considers both sides dances attest .to their popularity. it y. He pointed out that there is a'nd promoted peace among various of the question at hand. The proAs usual, admission is free to all no more disillusioned person than S.outh American Republics. It has grams are given on a question and 0filP students of Wilkes and their a Slovak who has lived under _established cooperaiton in com; answer basis, and are entirely unt, ·friends. •, Communism for two weeks. . merce and is a proof that peace rehearseli except for a few formal In an attempt to make · the and friendship are possiible among statements. Subjects are alternated in order to present a local problem ing ,t he part -o f George Kitterege, students realize the tremendous the countries of one continent. Tracy Lord's fiance. ta,sk ahead of <them, Mr. Kovacs For two and. ,one half years Mr. one week and a national problem Worlc has begun at Chase The- pleaded with the students to help Snook lived in Ciudad Trujillo in the next. Mr. Alfred Gr.oh, director of the Many of the programs presented Thespians, announced earlier this ater on scenery _which will be a world state. He said, "We must the Dominican Repwblic. While in (continued on page ~) ' week that casting of their new traDJsported to Irem Temple as have a United States of the World Ciudad Trujillo, he attended classes - preferaibly, with -t he Soviet at the University of Santo Dominshow The Philadelp'hia Story has soon as it is possible. The Wilkes College· Alumni Union - if necessary, without it." go. He travelled extensively thru Cuzco. He also visited the Aztec been completed. John Feeney will play the male Association will sponsor The Phila- He warned the aissembly that now the Caribbean and Latin America, Ruins in the Yucatan Peninsula. A Pan American film will be lead opposite :Marilyn Broadt with delphia Story and tickets may be is the time for the young people of visiting twenty two Latin Am·e riBruce Mackie in the role of Alex- p.rocured from any mem!ber of the our country, particularly th e can nations. He spent some time shown and refreshments will be (continued on page B) in 'Peru and at the Inca Ruins in served. ander Lord and Arthur Sofa play- organization. By EUGENE MA YLOCK Twenty-six members of Wilkes College will leave Chase Hall next Thursday for the Intercollegiate Conference on Government Political Parties Convention which will be held in the Bellvue Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. The ICG convention is held once a year and is in the form of some model legislatµr e group. JRC members have been planning for this affair since the delegation returned from the Model Legislature Convention held in Harrislburg last year. The · IRC members remember the tactics employed by other colleges and are well versed in parliamentary procedure so that they will be able to make a standing at the Political ,P arties Convention. N. Perkowski has been selected by the IRC as one of the candidates for the position of, speaker of the house. The IRC will also run candid'ates for the position · of clerks and chairman of the various committees. Not only will the Club run a full -slate of ,p olitical candidates, but also a complete calendar of bills for consideration by the commi,ttees. ' From . e:icperience gained from · the last convention, the club will make a .s howing in political candidates and legislature measures. Last year the dub · was content with one member as clerk of the Veterans Committee. This year, however, the IRC will not be satisfied until it has put several candidates into the running field and most of the bills purposed iby the club members are put through the house by any means possible. Tonight's regular meeting of the IRC will be the culmination of work started by the Regional Meeting of t he ICG which was attended! by most of the Colleges in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The outcome of the regional meeting showed t hat the Northeastern region of the Northeastern r egion of the ICG, if properly formed into a bloc under the control of Wilkes College, would be an influencing fa ctor of any election of the ICG. As the IOG now functions, there \are two fa ctions. The eastern faction is under the control of the University of Pennsylvania, and the Western faction is under the influence of the University of Pittsburgh. The middle bloc, under the guidance of Wilkes College, could use any :means to bring the /other groups to a compromise which would be beneficial to the Northeastern region. lRC members will have the final reports for · the club on the action which their c ommittees will take during the· ·model convention in Philadelphia. The club members \have divided themselves so that ;all of the committees will have representation .by some members of Wilkes College. · The Intercollegiate Conference on Government Political Parties Convention will serve as a laboratory where government students will be able to transfer the theory which they have learned into practical use. 'T he students will have the opportunity of actually 'doing something instead of learning from some text book or lecture course. FRENCH CLUB ANNOUNCES FILM DATES POST LENTEN SPORT DANCE SAT..NIGHT I JOHN M· SNOO}7 Wilkes and Junior NEXT SPANISH C. of C. to Present CLUB SPEA}7ER Radio Forum Mon. 1, • c. . aStlng C }ete ·d • Pl .· .esp1an . ay F.Or Th I �Friday, April 2, 1948 2 Red Hot Hurler Now At Wilkes have to accept a subordinate role. You know how it goes." Sammy had to admit that the situation looked bad, indeed. He wished there was something he could do so that his school would not be denied the services of this potential diamond great. ✓ "I've got it!" he exclaimed, suddenly inspired. "What about th e infield? We'll have Marty Warmus on th ir<l, Jack Reese at short, a nd Jimmy Davis on seco nd , but Al Darte will not be back to play fir st, .s o th at's it - go out for th e firS t ~-b ase position." Sammy's friend did not share his enthusiasm. I can't 'be bothered," he said. "Anybody can play first. It's an absurdly easy position to play.' Beneath your dignity, huh?" " "Right." 1 "Well, good luck", Sammy said and departed, feeling that anybody with ahat muc h ta1ent couId so1ve his own pr()blems. Kanner Presents Thesis At Seminar By GARFIELD DAVIS By EUGENE MAYLOCK Sammy was walking down River The first psychology seminar . of Street munching on a piece of the Wilkes College was held in the Business Manager Sports Editor chocolate Easter bunny he had Science Theatre on Thursday, Thomas J. Moran Joseph Purcell pilfered from his kid sister, and March 25th. Miss Kathryn Dominwhistling a few bars from tne quez, of the Psychology DepartNews Editor Features Editor latest Russian song hit, "Henry, ment, opened the ,Seminar by statNorbert S. Olshefski Robert T. Mikulewicz We Love You," when he came to ing, "The purpose of ,t he Psycholothe men's. domn. The driveway begy Seminar will be :f'.o'r the presentCirculation Man.a ger Club News Editor tween the men's dorm and the adation of the research wo:t;k being Frank Eiwaz Vincent Macri joining building has long been used done by students in Psychology". as a bullpen · for the dorm lads Mr. Joseph Kanner, the first Photographers who aspire to positions as mounds~ speaker of the Seminar, presented Thomas J. Moran, Dominic Yanchunas m,en on the Wilkes Gol,lege basehis thesis on conceptual thinking. ball team. Sammy was well acMr. Kanner opened his discussion Features Staff by saying, ".Conceptual thinking is Ted Wolfe, Reese E. Pelton, Edward J. Wasilewski, Gene Bradley, quainted with the fellows who were usually ,s een "warming up" alongan abstract idea which enables Garfield Davis, Jack Reese, D-On Lennon side the dorm, but on this occasclassification by likeness and union he noted a new face. It was a likeness." Thirty years ago, conNews Staff iower freshman. centual thinking had been under Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Maylock, Margot Golin, , The f. re'shman was throwing, observation, but it wasn't until Geor,g e Brody, Don Williams, Reed Lowrey with a strange overhand motion, to 1934 that Vigosky used conceptual another freshman. He would wind Sammy didn't see him again thinking with statistical results . up frant ically, twisting and turn- until a few weeks later, when he Upon this !basis, ·s everal tests ing his right arm until it threat- went ~ver to. Kirby P_ark. to see have been devised for the testing ened to tear itself loose from its. th e '\~hikes ~me _practice m pre- of conceptual thinl!:ing. The Wechssocket. Then, starting his delivery paratlon its firS t g~me. When ler Bellvue Intelligence Test dehe would re.a r ·b ack on his right leg ~a~y arrived at th e di~mo nd th e votes part of its composition to a until his right arm was almost ~ squad was_ engaged;/1;, a prac-. test of ·s imiliarities which checks touching the ground, and at the bee gam~ agam st th e B sqttad. the extent of veroaiization in consame t ime extending his left, On the first t~am Sammy noted a ceptual thinking. By EDWARD J. WASILEWSKI gloyed hand straight up into the new face behm~ th e plate a nd a Mr. Kanner's future research air in a wonderful imitation of a newcomer at fi~~t . . He checked work will be concerned with the re•~can this counrtry afford a deteriorated product? Can we afford m'an attempting to . touch the th e oth er , p_ositrnns_: . Warmus, lationship of conceptual tJ:1-inking to waste the facilities of our colleges and universities upon men and ground and the. sky .at one and Ree~e, Davis m th e mfield,. Flor- in education and •intelligence. In women who lack the mental equipment for thought and leadership and the .s ame time. After holding that' ke'Y:cz, Waters a nd Joseph m th e order to do this, Mr. Kanner plans wlho are not likely to provide a greater capacity for work in learned pose for a few seconds, he would outfield. Hend ershot wa~ on th e to use the Vigosky Conceptual and professional fields after a tenure. at college than they would have start uip and fol'Ward in his de- mou nd . ~he~?e w~ his newly- Thinking Test and the similiarities been ·a:ble to do had they gone into their chosen Jieldis earlier in life?, livery. His delivery was a long, fou~d frie nd · ~VJdently ~e had part of the Wecl'isler Bellvue Intelth at he J~ st could~ t bear ligence Test. Then the results of Is college merely ,a place to mark time? Does the · student benefit by slow sort of thing, and was so decided loose-jointed and sloppy-looking to do anybody dirt by gomg out the entire Wechsler Bellvue Intelattendance even if the years so spent add nothing to · his intellectual th e team. thi:it Sammy wondered how he_ ever for . \igence Test will be taken to ·show stature or his competence. · managed to get the ball successSuddenly Sammy caugh~ sight the I.Q. of the subject being tested. He was arrangmg the By following his · plan, Mr. KanWhat seems ,t o be the outcome of all this is a prqletariat .o f the fully to his receiver. His follow- of him. white .c ollar, a proletariat that has trained itself for a satisfied and throug:h was a thing of ibea•ty. He Wilkes bats in order. W):iat's this? ner will then ,b e able to corrleate the results of the Vigosky with secured low income, sufficient t<;> maintain the white collar, but insuf- put everything he had into it; he Surely he was not the batboy! Sammy hurried over to Mr. the similiarities of the Wechsler ficient for a stimulating life of leadership. It is interesting to not how worked on it as if it were the last thing he would ever do on this Ralston. "What goes on here?" he Bellvue Test, and then it will be many of the students today aspire for the low income of civil service earth. His tosses, however, had asked. "Mr. Ralston, don't you possi'ble to correlate the results of positions where they j)erform clerical tasks for which girlis out of neither accuracy nor speed. know you have the hottest bases the Vigosky w~th the intelligence commercial high schools ought to 1be adequate. Does one have to spend Sammy, feeling a bit devilish, ball prospect of the century in the of the subject as shown by the four years at college for ·tha.t ?"-\George Sokolsky. asked, "Going out for the Wilkes palm of your hand? And you're Wechsler Bellvue Intelligence Test. team, Mac?" using him as a batboy!" Mr. Kanner then hopes to find out Quite an indictment! How about that? The freshman turned to face "You must mean Skinny •W ilk- the relative degree of conceptual If the above description of the present day college student is cor- Sammy.. He was very tall and ins," said the coach. "So he's been thinking in education and intellivery skmny, and ha~ a" rather talking to you, too, has he? Be- gence. rect, then what is the reason for it? sleepy look,, about ~um." ,Why, I lieve .ll_l~, Sammy, I _tried :1im_ at J.t would seem that the college student, or his entire generation, don t _know, he _.replied._ Ive been all positions _ catchmg, p1tchmg, for that matter, is profoundly security conscious. This feeling was thinkmg about it, but m a way I in the infield and outfield. At first to knock he wouldn't try out said he developed during the long, hard years of the last unprecedented eco- hate to go out. I'd nomic depression. Then came the war ·a nd the grim reminder of "kill anybody out of a posit1~n. ~ play at hated to take anybody's position or be killed". Is there any reason then that thi,s generation should not any spot, you k~ow - mfield, out- from him but then, after I confield, pitcher or catcher. I under- vinced hi~ that he owed it to his be security conscious? stand that Mr,. Ralston had . a school, to the team, to himself, and Mr. James Evans, Comptroller Emerson once said, "Men live in perpetual.fear of four things: pretty fa_ir . team las~ . year, W1th to me to give it a try, he worked the future, fortune, death, and-each other." If these fears lived to good boys m all pos1t1ons. Walt out at all positions. After giving for Thompson and Derr Fire InHendershot, for_ mstance_, would him an extensive try-out, I con- surance Company, spoke ,b efore a plague men i.n the days of Emer,son, certainly they are even mor~ viru- ~eel pretty bad if ~ took his, mound eluded that he is best ~uited for group of advanced accounting stulent today. For confusion breeds fear and fear 'breeds confusion: and Jo'b away , fr?m ,h im, don t _ you the position he now holds. Only dents Tuesday, March 23, at 12:30 today we ha_;e much of both. ' think? Ima,g me that happenmg to we don't call him the "batboy," we P. M., in Stoddard Hall. Mr. Evans was • introduced by The last war left the entire world in an uneasy state of transition. the athlete of the year. I'd sure call him the "student manager." hate to embarrass Walt like that, He likes it better that way. , Mr. Paul Werner. The topic of Mr. The old patterns of morality, religion, ideologies and culture no longer but that's what would ;probably Evans' speech was ''The Accountcommanded the values and meaning of former days. If the axis part- happen if I went out for ·the team. -------• ing System For a Fire Insurance ners lost the military phase of the war only after a struggle of desper- I hate to -b oast, -b ut let's face it Company''. ation, ,,t hey surely have contrived to make the winning of the peace I'm pretty darn ·good as a pitcher'.' Mr. Evans stated that the acthe victors no easier. Their short but violent reign of power and With a windup like that.? Sammy · · counting procedure is fairly simple, b.ut as his talk progressed the proterror has left repercussions that will taike long to dispel. And . in asked himself, but saying nothing cedure soon proved to be quite their final reckless moments these men of evil genius were busily pre- to the would.Jbe Ewel Blackwell. com~licated and very complex, nevparing the groundwork for new wars to come iby sowing the seeds of "Well, yes," Sammy said aloud, "I suppose Walt would take it kjnda ---ertheless his talk was interesting, discord among the victorious allies. hard, not to .mention Crane Buzby The staff of the Manuscript is constructive and educational. Mr. Evans began his accounting Their seed~ wo~d seem to have borne fruit, for the world is once and John Cain. How a:bout catch- now working on the spring issue ing? I/ understand that Jones, who career as an accountant for Genmore an armed camp.' · was terrific last year, will not be of\ the literary magazine w,h ich eral Motors,•· In c. In addition he These are the hard facts facing a generation bred and raised in with us -this season. What about will appear in June. As in the worked eighteen years for a local a world of fear. The lives of these people can be chronicled by an taki11g over his job?" past, the magazine will be made C. P. A. before accepting his pre"Don't like catching," said the up solely of contributions from sent position with 'I,'ho.mpson and endless series of crises; prepartion for war, threats of war and war hottest · baseball prospect Sammy the' student body. Such material Derr. itself. had ever heard tell of, and that as s•h ort stories, poetry, current The group was informed that a Now they are ,s ummoned to face the challenge of difficult probseemed to settle that. events, and scientific articles have speaker from a building and loan lems that fate has in store for them. And' face them they mus•t -"What about the outfield," ask- appeared in past issues of the association would address them in and will! ed .Sammy, never one to give up magazine and will agajn be seen the near future. _________.;....._ _ _ _ -They realize that attitudes which are created by fears and an easily. "In the garden Mr. Ralston in the new issue. Contributions to the Manuscript · abnormal desire for security, needless to say, ·b rings with them a great has Waters, Florkewicz and Josimpoverishment in life and a warping of personalities. They know that eph, but he might be ablil to is restricted to no one group in in ,a changing world, there is no greater individual security than that squeeze you in, considering that the school. There have been arIl , .• which comes from the opportunity to qualify for a better jo:b, 'by de- you're such a good-looking . pros- ticles written by students from pect." Once again, as he spoke the the science, sociolbgical, and other monstrating one's -b etter worth, and greater productivity, therefore, words of p,r aise, Sammy recalled departments in Wilkes. All stugreater social value. Finally they remember the late President Roose- that fantastic windup and delivery. dents regardless of their major velt's defiant challenge, ''We have nothing to fear but fear itself." "Sure," said the skinny one, fields are welcome to submit their General Insurance "the coach has the three of them manuscripts for consideration. The The early pioneers · ·b uilt this counltry from a noble experiment in coming back, and I don't want to deadline for material has :b een set human freedom to the ,greatest nation this world. has ever seen. It is taike a job from any of them. You for the last week in April. the duty of this generation to keep the faith; to rededicate itself to know, those three ·boys were big Manuscripts may b~ left in the the lofty principle and ideals of oµr eminent forefathers. They met stars on the football team and Manuscript office, Room 208 ShoeMiners Nat'l Bank Bldg. the challenge of destiny in their time undaunted; with intelligence, naturally they won't like being maiker building; with any English 1trength, resourcefulness and an unswerving faith in the Almighty. mere substitutes on the baseball instructor; in the magazine's mail Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ':e have inherited their fabulous heritage created by blood, sweat and squad. A man who is used to im- box; or in Mrs. Williams' or Dr. portant positions doesn't like to Craig's office. .:.,:.______________ ,rs. We must prove ourselves worthy of that trust. Henry W. Anderson Editor-in-Chief A PROLETARIAT OF THE WHITE COLLAR fo: Speaker Expl~ins Account Systems ?~te 'by Manuscr1·pt Asks For Contr_I.hut1ons • Fra k Par'khurs't Inc * * �Friday, April 2, 1948 POLISH CLUB Recommending SETS SEMIBoard Set Up FORMAL DATE. For Pre-Meds By ALMA M. FAN UCCI A ·semi-formal dance, spons·o red by the Polish Club, will be held on s ·a turday evening, April 10, in the Admiral 'Stark Ballroom of the Hotel Sterling, it was recently announced. The committee arranging the dance has ·decided that the affair will follow a cabaret style, due to the great success ' affairs of the caibaret style have attained in the past. It was decided that it was time the men got a ·b reak, and as a result, a contest, in which one of the • j men present will be crowned as King, has been planned. As his reward, the winner will receive a prize -o f $25. Contrary to the beliefs of many of the students, the music will not consist entirely of Polish Folk dances. For this occasion the club has secured the services of Jack Melton and his orchestra. The admission is $1.50 per couple and tickets can be purchased at the I!_ook Store. The proceeds from the dance will be add.e d to the fund which the club someday hopes to use in building a library and a cultural center for the benefit of t i!:'·siud$lnts. Jlan~::Concert ?et For May The program for the first band concert to be ,p resented by the Wilkes College Band has already been arranged and a date for its presentation will be announced very soon. It is expected that the concert will take place some time in May. The program will i~lude marches, overtures, classical . compositions, semi-classical selections, solos and ensembles. Appearing as soloists with the organization will be Vester Vercoe, fhHe and piccolo; Leon Gilbert, trombone; ~nd Bob Swiegert, piano. In addition, a trumpet quartet composed of Loius Blight, Carl Strye, Tom Foster, and Bob Levine will appear on the program. Rehearsals are being held weekly· at St. Stephen's Church house in preparation for the current concert. However, due to. the large number of mid-term exams being given next week, no rehearsals will be held again until the following week. A membership <;ommittee was recently appointed to notify band members of rehearsals. Members of the committee are Vester Vercoe, Carl Strye, Tom Foster, Dick Ridall, Bob Rodine, and John Fink. Members of the concert band are: Clarinets-Howard Dinstel, Richa r d rRidall, Larry W exlin, Charles Eldridge, Henty Kraft, Jr., Sheldon Gearhart, Carl Mes·s inger, , Sam Reese, Charles Knapp, Joe Sooby, Donald Follmer. Saxophones---1Sanford Cohen, Gerard Rodgers, Francis Krzwicki, LF'rank Falk, John Fink. Trumpets - ,L ouis Blight, Carl .Strye, Bob Levine, Tom Foster. Trombones--lLeon Gilbert, Keith 141,smussen, Willarl:l Prayer, Willil!-m Meck, Jay Seitchek. Baritone-,Bdb Rodine. Ho~-Paul PeWitt. Flute and Piccolo---Vester Vercoe Jr., Bill Ellis. Bas.Iles George Neely, Walter Greenawalt. 'Percussion-,Doug MacNeal, J-ay R,lflJSGhe.r, Donald Pep-ego 3 WILKES C<lliLEGE BEACON ATTENTION VETERANS! As of April 1, 1948 the office hours for the V. A. Training Officer at the Guidance Center will be as follows: Mondays ..... .... . ·. 9 :30-11 :30 A. M. Wednesdays ........ 9:30-11:30 A. M. Thursdays . .. .9 :30-11 :30 A. M. America, and that it should not be a unilateral American undertaking, backed by American money, drenched with American blood, and an American disgrace. Mr. Kovacs, a tall husky man, was born in Pancevo, Yugoslavia and studied in Hungarian, German, Bohemian, Serbian, Rumanian, and American schools. His authority to speak is a complete knowledge of the Slovak people and their ·ways. His father arrived in America about six months ago from Yugoslavia after harrowing experiences in getting out of the country. The American schools which Mr. Kovacs attended were:· Yale Graduate School, Juillard School of Music, and the Lancaster Theological Seminary. In 2,000 lectures, Mr. Kovacs estimates he has spoken to two million people. He once spoke to an audience of 25,000 people in Madison Square Garden. THE Facing a situation requiring more :.careful ,consideration than can . be given ,b y individual members of the faculty, the college has organized a faculity committee to make Wiikes recommendations to RADIO FORUM medkal colleges. The recomending committee is composed of (contiamed from page 1) Charles B. Reif, Chairman, Thomas in the past have been most interR. Richards, Miss._ Catherine H. esting and have been. concerned Bone; George F. Ralston, and with problems which are of vital Nicholas Revotski. Pre-medical importance not only to the United ,s.t udents heretofure have · :re- States as a whole, but to Wyoming quested individual members of the Valley especially. Aside from such faculty to submit recommendations ·interesting topics as UMT, inflahas everything for the to medical schools. tion, civil liberties, ahd the all-imcollege man's needs ... Because of the high calibre of portant question of world conflict, work required for medical school the forum has discus•sed matters of from ties to suits. and the great competition for ad- concern to Wyoming Valley, ininis·sion, it was found necessary eluding consolidation of local mun. . FOR SMART for pre-medical students to re- icipalities, minority groups in the peatedly evaluate their chances for Valley, local war memorials, and COLLEGE CLOTHES admission to medical school. The bringing new industries to Wilkes"rriedical transfer committee", will Barre and the surrounding terrievaluate the work of the student tory. at the end of each year and will To date, the forums have preNAIi~ 11.1111{s10 ■ 1Ti • ■ aos. "' advise him as ito adjustments that sented only men who have been inSo. Main St., Wilkes-Barre must be made if the college is to · fluential in the affairs of Wyoming support his application for admis- Valley, including Attorney Daniel sion to medfoal school. The com- Flood, Rev. Jule Ayers, Rabbi , mittee will attempt to assist the Newton Friedman, Mr. Joseph Mc- : - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . student in evaluating intelligently Cracken, · Dr. Eugene Farley, and There is No his chaces of attaining his voca- M.r. Reuben Levy, to mention a Substitute For tional objective; at the same time few . However, Mr. Williams has it will be able to strongly recom- announced his intention to have mend for admission ' to medical Wilkes students participate in the school all students whose records programs in the future. I justify admission. KOVACS PLEADS Recommendatioils by this comJ niittee are expected to give the (continued, from page 1) maximum assurance to outstanding students and dshould prevent un- veter&ns, who fought the war, Jeweler qualified students from continuing and let the old men lose the peace, a futile pursuit. to revert to one of the most 63 South Main Street powerful, but the least used weapons at man's disposal, namely, prayer. He · ,s aid that we ' must pray for peace, and at the same time, use paper bullets. Paper bullet:, in the form of letters, letters, {S and more letters. He advocated "."riting letters to Stalin, yes, Stalin. He said that the letters .. should take this form. Dear · Marv shall Stalin: I have no desire to kill Russian boys. We have no Dr. Franklin Ro'binson, psychia- desire to take over Russian tertrist at the Children's Service ritory, nor do we want war. He Center, will add.dress the Sociology ~hen said that at _<the same time, Club of Wilkes College on Tues- we should write to Secretary Marday evening, April 6 at 7 :30 in shall, and use this form: Dear the Science Theatre. Dr. Robinson Secretary -Marshall: I fought in the will spEtlk on "Psy_chiatric Prob- last war, and do not wish to fight lems of the ·Communit'y." in another one. We have peace As a part of the program, the here in Wilkes--Batre because we motion pictur~ "Our . Town" will - have a police force to uphold the .be .s hown. This touchmg and_ hu- law and protect, property. What · man drama, based on the Puhtizer about an International Police Prize-winning play :b y · Thorp.ton Force? Wilder, features such fine ~layers From this, Mt. Kovacs went into as Mar~h_a .Scott, Thomas Mitchell, explaining an idea that isn't puband Wilham Holden. licized too much. He said that we 'T he lecture wi!l begin :it 7:_30 should ask Mr. M,arshall about the P. ~-, af_ter which a brief di~- possibilities of a ''Foreign Legion c~sswn will be held. T?e m~vie of the United Nations", one which will be shown after the discussion. could be sent anywhere at any time. He said that there are 500 men escaping across .the border into the American and British Zones ·in Germany who would be the first to join. He said that undoubtedly there · were many men in the audience who would immediately join if they knew that Additional parking s,pace, allow- such a force wouid help in main, ing for fifty more •p ermits, has taining world peace. been provided Wilkes students at • The speaker in bis final remarks tli1e newly ·purchased lot on South indicate that the people of the Franklin Street between Ross and world look to America as a nation which makes promises but doesn't South Streets. The lot, purchased by .the college uphold them, but these people from the Y. M. H. A. for the still have faith in America and will future gymnasium, was ashed by help her a,s, long as she does some. . , •plus l~ the city of Wilkes-Barre to make thing to help them. Kovacs then said that an InterState Tu it suitable for parking cars. College parking . facilities now national Police Force1 of the typ~ provide for 100 cars - fifty in he suggested should be backed by the new lot and an additional dskfor it either way ••• both fifty in f.ron,t of K.itj>y garage trade-marks mean the same thing. and on the lot at the QOrner of South and South Franklin Streets. Permits may be procurred by BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OP THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY any Wilkes student or faculty member frorn Mr. Kirsteen in the COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc., 141 Wood St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Finance Office upon presentation of owner's card and twenty-five © 19,4 8, The Coca-Cola Company cent fee. BOSTON STORE Men's S4op VIS~s~ ~ FOWLER, DICK THEC@HUB AND WALKER -====::;;;:::=======================- QUALITY FRANK CLARK Psychiafrist spea} To Cluh STUDY .R[FRESHED Tuesd.ay N.I!!ht HAYE A-COCA-COLA New. Parking Lot Holds 50 Cars ~¢ _ USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAIRY PRODUCTS �Wi:LKES OOLLEGE BIDACON 4 CAMP-US HICiHLICiHTS by Ted Wolfe With the A;pril Showers Ball so near at hand, talk around the campus has been concerned with only one thing-the Cinderella, Ball. This has been due mainly to the fact ithat students are rather peeved over the fact that Art. ;M ooney has been slated (supposedly) to ;provide the music for the latter affair. · In a recent poll, it was seen that studenits_ preferred Tommy Dorsey over any other cigarette . . • I mean music-maker. ( Darn those radio commercials). Even ·Spike Jones came out' ahead of Mooney. Evidently the students don't know that Mooney made classical music history with his "I'm Looking Over A Four-leaf Clover". Therefore, Mooney would be the better ch~ice: Anyway, T. D. just got married for the third !time. By the time he finishes ,h is honeymoon and starts looking for ' another wife, ihe won't have much time left to devote to playing for college dances. If an agreement can't be reached, they could both be hired!. Dorsey could play for the dancers, and Mooney could play for the situdents who are out on the lawn looking for four-leaf clovers. And if the Student Council runs short .of funds, it can finish paying off the orchestras in Easter Eggs. (It may -h ave to anyway if the BEACON'S budget _is approved.) So please, let's consider the facts! H.A.WHITEMAN JORDAN Est. 1871 Men's Furnishings and Hats of Quality ** 9 West Market Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Friday, April 2,19~ & 1 CO. INC. FOR YOUR HIT TUNES LAZARUS Wholesale Paper and Stationery Wilkes-Barre, Pa. RECORD CENTER All , The Newest Popular Recordings By Your Favorite Artists LAZARAS LOWER FLOOR CHAMPION N. Y. YANKH'S JOE D1_MAGGIO VOTED MOST VALUABLE PLAYER IN THE AMERICAN. LEAGUE * * * ~ Wyoming Valley's annual Easiter Parade didn't come off this year because many of the horse..drawn buggies hadn't had their two-way radios installed yet. In spite , of this and some very unfavorable weather, people still insisted on showing off their spring clothes; and it wa·s no more wevalent than on the Wilkes campus. Eleanor Krute wore an unique head-gear creation <that looked like a soft-drink bottle full of Susquehanna River water, and bearing the caption AMNICOLA. Hard'boiled BfilACON editor Hank Anderson wore a green jacket with an orange tie that he had left over from St. Pat's day. Norb Qlshefski, one of Wilkes' most eager beavers, was all set to wear a brown Scotch tam, but on ,t he way up from Glen Lyon he dropped it in a cow pasture and was afraid to pick it up again. Marty Bfake wore a turtle-neck :sweater with shell attached. (He bet, 8 to 1 that the weather ma~ would K. 0. Laizarus' Easter bunny in the second.) Margot Golin wore .a new sweater; too. Enough said! A:t first sight it looked as though some of the male students were wearing corsa~es, too, but they were only Henry Wallace buttons. Bill Griffith wore his two new belts. These are only a few of the sights seen over the week-end!, but all in all it was a very colorful spectacle. · * * * * Tommy Moran broke his fast Monday. During Lent he refrained from smaking cigarettes and took to a pipe. Now he's back smoking tobacco again. * * * * Bar-,bound Tom Laskey, erstwhile pre-law student, asked of Dr. Vujka, Religion instructor, "Must we know the names of ~11 the deities of these religions?" Answered Dr. Vujica, "No, only .a few." * * * * The Beta Gama Chi finally settled the dispute over the choice of style for sorority pins. The pins will be pearl-encased. Now: arises the problem of which of the girls will dive for the oysters. * *. * * Some students have suggested raising a fund to hire someone _to clear the 'b ulletin 'b oards of the many notices posted on them. Nobody else seems to :have the initiative. The fellow who's beert trying to sell his 19,30 Hudson for <the past 3 months has had on an average of 8 offers per day. Did he finally sell · it, or did he return it ~o the coffeegrinding plant? Bob Mikulewicz is still suffering from stab wounds. Telephone calls ma-de w'eeks ago are still unanswered. The Ch.o ral Club will meet February 27, 1948. , ' An Engineering student well versed in such matters has allowed three weeks before the bulletin boards are ripped fr.om the walls and thrown <to the floor from the sheer weight of the paper they hold. WMnyouclta,we67~ THE FIRST THIN'G- IDUlfII,I, NODCE IS THEIR MILDNESS -tltat} oecaure f//tkirIf&M{JJmbz'nalion "MlrltlsBest!lboaccos4LWAW MILDER E'fTER TASTING OOI.ER SMOKING I * * * * Cedric Glub, commanding figure on the campus and reportedly the ins•p iration for the sculpturing of "Gertie the Colonels Queen", is still striving for better campus conditions. His latest correspondence has to do with the cafeteria. Dear BEA 00N: I was under the impression that the accordion music rendered by the tribunal victim not long ago would provide the impetvs for presenting dinner music in ·the Cafeteria daily, but I see that my hopes were <too ·hig,h. -- Isn't such an idea feasible ·? If such music couldn't be presented directly, then I'm sure records would suffice. Also I noticed that the rear entrance to the ,b uilding was being ' used more frequently. This is probably due to the fact that the vestibule in front is so clouded wi<th cigarette smoke that it's hard to penetrate the maze. I s,a~ three burly male students being' carried out the other day, obviously overcome with the smoke. If they can't make it, I d,on't see ho.w the girls do. In fact I know of only one that did. Even she had to wade through so much nicotine that she came out with a Florida tan. These conditions must be improved, or else the Cafeteria's coffee sales will go down, a,nd students will revert to their old, nervous selves. 1 ·Sincerely, Cedric Glub * * * * The French Club will present a little com,petition for the CrosbyHope "Road" s eries when it gives a showing of the French film SONG OF THE S'TREE'J1S tonight. Rumor has . it that they will follow it up with a sequel entitled SOUTH RIVER STREET STRIKES BACK. · BOSTON BRAVl'S BOB ELLIOTT VOTED MOST VALUABLE PLAYII' IN THE NATIONAL LIAOUI .ESTERFIELD Al,LWAYS MILDERll3E'n'ER TASTING ©oot:ER SMOKING Copyright 19411, I.loom & Mna TOIACCO Co. , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 April 2nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 April 2 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5ae743e2fadf25e4b4d7c15f25b683ab.pdf 77cbb1149604e56deb6d49e621b5fa32 PDF Text Text Ralston Calls For Managers AU managers who expect to enter their teams in the Intramural ·Softball League are requested to meet Mr. Ralston in the Chase Lounge on Monday, Mar:ch 22, at 4:00 P. M., it was antiounced by the Dean of Men. He· also said that the managers should bring their tentative rosters. REGISTRAR ANNOUNCES 1/J!i Vol: · 2, No. 4. A -list of courses to be offered next semester will be released in the Beacon next week, according to Mr. Herbert Morris, registrar. Grades for the past semester will be in the mails on Friday, March 19, Mi. Morris said. WILKES OOLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Friday, MaJrch ·19, 1948 LEITERMEN PLAN TO D·ONATE REGISTRAR RELEASES ADDRESSES LIST OF GRADUATES SPANISH CLUB PROFITS FROM NEXT DANCE TONIGHT _AT 8 TO NEW GYMNASIUM FUND / Mr. Herbert Morris, registrar, has released the list of potential J·un:e or September graduates. Mr. Morris stated that these people wiff- not graduate if they fail to meet the requirements necessary for. graduation. Any of the students who- fulfill the requirements by June will graduate June 12. Those who are not eligible until s·~ptember will not graduate until a later date. Anyone whose name is not on the · list, and who may have reason to believe it should ·be, may call at his office to have the situation expl~ined. (.The Beacon will publish a list of t he June graduates when tl\e information is available from the registrar's office.) "T he list follows: Aleo, Joseph J., Anderson, .Henry W.,. Antonczak, ·Bennie, Baum, Nor man, Bellas, John A., Berger, Art;hilr J•.,, Bialogowicz, Dorothy A., Boyce, J'ohn W., . Bransdorf, Muriel R.,,' Bti.c ksbaum, .Gerald. · ;Burtsavage, · Edward, Callahan, PaiJJ A., Carey, Ralph P., Chupko, Jo~eph A., , Glemente, Elmo M., Cond6s,ta, A:ibert L., Conklin, Richar-<~-- H.',· C-Ooney, John A., Cross, J av,es s. 0-:in,, Delbert D., Davidson, Helen B.;--Delilaven, 1'rorris D., Dido, Rober,t;- J., Fisqher, Claire, Fritzges, E:kl D,, Fry, George F., Jr., Gilbqf, T,homas A. P., Gl-0wacki, John If{, Glowacki, Peter, Golightly, l\~tiam D.,. Gooch,' John G. a-Iail~tomi, Charles . E., Hall, Winston II., Harkins, Frank A., Hendler, Ed.w ard R., Hiznay, James M., Hii.dzik, John E., Jenkiii,s, Thomas . R., J ohn.son, R. Frederick, Jones, Carolyn L., Jones, Lester G. , Kelly, William F., Kipp, Joseph J., Kll-Oeber, Jack M., Kopko, Casimir J., Kovalski, Leonard Ed., Kovalski, Stanley J., Legosh, Mildred, Litchman, Joseph F. McHale, Margaret E ., MacN eal, Douglas M. Marshall, Eugene J., Marvelle, Howard, Maylock, Eugene L. , M~hak, Ray, Michaels, Thoinas A., Mi-k ulewicz, Robert T ., M.iller, Robert J., Mintzer, Jerome N. , Mo.ran, Thomas iJ., Moss, John A., Nachlis, Arnold H., Nelson, Nelson E'., Nowak, Edward· J. Orlowslki, Mildred, Owens, Thomas C., Pelton, Reese E., Persneski, Robert L., · Repotski, Eug ene L., Rice, Arthur J., Jr., Richards, Nan; Riley, Robert C., Roberts, James F., Rosolowski, Stanley, Rudolph, Edythe. Sakoski, Robert ·C., Savitz, · Jos eph; Siberaki, Stanley W., Smith, Horace A., Smith, Raymond B., Sooby Joseph, Jr., Sott, John A., Stratt~n, Albert J., Jr., Stryjak, Edward R., Switch, Aloysius C. Templeton, ·C harles, Teresinski, Thomas M., Tomusko, William R., Verbyla, John G., Wentzel, Frances E ., Wheeler, Frank. E., Williams, Nancy, Williams, Ray, Williams, Rhuea V., Zuhoski, Rosemary. . Slamon, Joseph B., Jones, Wallace, Kocher, Frank~ Riley, John, Evans, Thomas, Kotis, John. Danilowicz, Pascal J., Davidoff, Mark, Dew, Alice J., Duder k, Carl, Fierverker, Harry L., Hartman, Jean, Koval, Paul J., Scott, H ~ Shepherd, James, Tranel!. Carl J. Hons, Naomi (Terminal), Jablonski, Eleanor (Terminal), Pell, Clarence. Beta Gamma Chi ICG ELECTS Chooses Pins CHAIRMEN A pearl encased pin was chosen as the official award of the Beta Gamma Ohi, women's sorority, at a secret ballot selection held last Friday, March 12, in the Girls Gounge. All memebrs of the sorority will receicve the pins but the next class <if Freshmen, coming in in the fall [ f the. year, will have to go ,t hrough in initiation before being qualified to receive the awards. 1176 Day Students Attending College A breaikdown of the number of Wilkes students reveals these fiwts . The grand total of students enrolled in the regular day classes is 1176, 1019 of whom are males and 157 who are eligible to be the Colo·n els' Queen. The special i,tudents and those enrolled for evening classes .bring the student hody up to 1641. Closer scrutiny reveals that there are 700 male veterans and 15 ex-service women among the attendees . The A. B.'s .11,re the largest s ingle group with 360 students, B. S. in C. and F. is seconp in popularity . with 346 enrdlled, and ,t hose , seeking a B. S. in Biology rank third with a total of 144. With only one student, lndustrial Engineering ranks a definite last among the 15 courses offered. By Eugene Maylock One hundred student delegates attended the Intercollegiate Conference on Government Regional Meeting held at the :science Theatre last Saturday. The meeting opened at 9:30 A. M. with registration of all delegates and continued into the late evening hours. D,uring the course of the meeting the students elected the chairman and clerk of the Natural Resources Board, and the National Defense Board. Wi.lkes College entered Phil Baron as chairman of the National Defense Board, but during the course of the voting,. the Wilkes delegates decided to withdraw Baron's name from the nomination in order to win the support of the entire delegation when he would be nominated f.or chairman of the Rules Committee at the Political Parties Convention which . will be held in Philadelphia on April 8-11. This year's convention will be a little different from the convention attended by the delegation last year at Harris'burg. The smaller schools were powerful enough to unite and have the voting power of each school represented limited to twenty-five members. This move will put all schools on an equal representative basis since some of the larger schools were able to flood the important committees. Lettermen's Club president, Jack ducted by the lettermen. Last year, Josephs, has announced that all the ball was held at the Irem profits from the second annual Temrple Country Club and_ was a April Showers Ball will be given to smashing success. The pomt that the school to aid in ,b uilding the appealed to a lot of the fellows new gymnasium. Josephs said that was the "NO CORSAGE" ru~e the move to help the school in its which the lettermen passe~. Aga~n new ,project was decided upon at a this year, the same rule will be m meeting of the club held last Mon- effect. day evening. Joe Danilowicz, Chairman of the The lettermen feel that since they Judging Committee, has announced are members of one of the leading that plans for selecting the queen clubs on the cam.pus, they should have been completed, and with the help the school in one of its most cooperation of the members, the worthy projects. A need for a gym- Colonels' Queen will be truly the nasium of our own was seen by queen of the Wilkes campus. Sylthe lettermen a long time ago, and via Roth, whose passing saddened when it was announced that the the school recently, was chosen the school was to build one, the letter- queen last year. men decided to do their part and Jack Melton's orchestra will play conttibute toward the fund. , at this year's April Showei;s Ball. The dance which will be held on F eatured on Melton's program will April 9, · at the Hotel Sterling's ·be Theresa Lane, vocalist who ~;1s Admiral Stark room 'will be the been wit hthe Melton aggregation second affair of its kin.d t o be con- for -the past nine months. Sofa and Thomas Receive Roles . Mr. Charles A. Boillod, Regional Manager of lnte.rnational Sales for American Airlines, will address the Spanis·h •Club this evening at 8:00 P. · M. in Room 104 of the Shoemaker Residence. Mr. Boillod will give a lecture the topic of which will be "Life In Mexico''. As a part of the progra,m, a film, Wings On Scandinavia, made especially f.or American, Air'lines, will be presented for the first time before an audience. \ · 1 Monday Deadline Set F~r Spanish Trip Reservations By VINCE MACRI Reservations are still open for the Spanish Club trip to C~ba from March 27 to. April 4, it was announced this week by Miss Martha Soon to be 1,een in the f --rthcomJ . Silseth, head of the Spanish Department, "However", Miss Silseth ing Wilkes •College production "The Philadelphia Story" is' Arthur hastened to add, "Monday, March Sofa playing the role of '!George". 22, is the deadline for people wishing to go on the trip to sign up ." Miss Silseth explained t hat Miss Leonharda Adja:s, Sales Promoter of Foreign Travel for American and Pan. American Airlines in this . 0 area, has been informed that the guest list must be completed by this date in order t hat final arrangements can be made to accomodate the group during their stay The first in a series of three teas, in "'h Havana. d b y t h e gir · 1 'd' · t · · h d , d t t sponsore .1 , e rip 1s sc e u,e o ge un. s res1 . mg m derway on Saturday, March 27, at , the Dormitory for the purpose of 7:45 A. M. at the Lehigh Valley a cquainting the student body with Railroad station in the city. The ! their fel:ow students and the factrip to · Miami 'will .be made by ' ulty, will be held in W eckesser train, Upon reaching Miami, the Hall on Monday, March 22, from group will bo.ard a Pan American 3 to 5 P, M.. All Freshmen and Airliner which will take them to Junior students are invited ,t o atHavana, Cuba. tend this affair. Approximately one The return trip will be made half of the faculty has also been by plane to Miami, and ,from Miami invited. to ' Wilkes-Barre ,by train. Miss Betty Harker, Dean of The price of the tour is $185, Women, has an nounced that these w,h ich includes fare, meals, hotel, teas are to be held each month for and tips. Anyone, wishing to go on the next ,three months. The April the tri,p and who has not yet n1ade affair will be held for all Sophoreservations should do so immedi- mores, Seniors, and the remainder ately by conta<;ting Miss Silseth of the faculty. The last of the in her office in Shoemaker, where series, in May, will include the enfull particulars can be obtained. tire student body and faculty. Thomas, turns from footiball to the footlights in the new Thespian pr,o duction "The Philadelphia Story", when he play.s the role of Macaulay Connor, a hardboiled magazine reporter. First 'In Series / Council Elections Of Teas T Be This Tuesday Held On Monday I Electiol1ls for the two vacancies on -t he Student Council will be held on Tuesday at 11 o'clock, it was announced bv the Student Council. The Junior class will hold its election in Chase Theatre, and Freshman elections will take place in the Presbyterian Church House. Junior nominees are Chester Knapich, Anthony Zabiegalski, and Edwin Kosik. Freshman ca·ndidates are Philip A. Nichols and Antoinette Menegus. The vacancies ocurred when Carolyn Jones resigned, and when Joe Gallagher left school. Committees at Weckesser Hall are .n ow making preparations under the direction of Dean Harker, Mrs. C. J. Alderfer, and Charlotte Davis. �2 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Ill~ Henry W. Anderson Editor-in..:Chief In -Passing Friday, March, 19, 1948 he asked Sammy, again assuming his rather lofty manner of speaking. "I'm sur-prised that you don't turn over a new leaf yourkelf, Sam", Kwite continued. "I can't understand how you canbe content to plod along in your mediocrity." Sam was hurt. Such talk as ithis from the man who had sipped ~hocolate s,h akes with him in innumeral1e PX's was too much to bear. Features Editor u News Editor PROUD DESTINY ,b y Lion Feuchtwanger, the Viking Press, N. Y., He could not have been more surRobert T. Mikulewicz ~ orbert S. Olshefski 1947. ,prised if Kwite had struck him. Proud Destiny is a ,h istorical nqvel ,set in France at the time of "I'll leave you to your books'~, he Club News Editor Circulation Manager the American Revolutibn. It tells the stories of Louis XVI and Marie Vincent Macri Frank Eiwaz ,Antoinette; of Framklin, Silas Deane; Arthur Le~ and· John Adams; of · murmured a nd departed for Bren~ nan Hall for coffee and Darlene Photographers Pierre Beaumarchais; of French and American diplomacy; of the French Thomas J. Moran, Dominic Yanchunas court and the French people. Bars. He had not counted on any'The setting and the people of this novel are true-and fascinating. thing like this. He and Kw:i,te, Features Staff A contrived setting peopled witih imaginary characters could not have though they had no classes togetTed Wolfe, Reese E. Pelton, Edward J. ,Wasilewski, Gene Bradley, their color and enchantment. her, were taking the same cou,rses Garfield Davis, Jack Reese, Don Lennon M.r Feuchtwanger skillfully weaves the tapestry of history for in three instances. They :had planthe reader into living materi11l. . ned to w,o rk together when term News Staff I When ,t he s'tory opens monarchy is still -strong in France. The re- paper time came, but Sammy had Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Mayloc,k , Margot Golin, volution has not touched it. The story grow:s like a small cold wind never dreamed it would come so . Geor,ge Brody, Don Williams, Reed Lowrey grows, the wind of ' change-the shadow of the revolution that was to soon. Now he found it loneshme indeed to eat and drink alone; ~the come. chatter, the camerderie, the good Skillful as is the plotting and the forward movement of the action, fellowship now missing had been KNOCK 'EM DOWN AND DRAG 'EM OUT! Fe1,1chtwanger's drawing of his characters outshines this. H1s portrayal the best part of the treks to the of the wise, 15hrewd, -p atient Fran•k lin with his homely anc~dotes makes cafeteria. He finished his coffee By EDWARD J. WASILEWSKI an excellent foil for the witty', fashionable Beaumarchais, the sophisti- and walked home slowly, sadly. A salty old journalist recently said, "The only lesson to be learne<l cated author 'of "The Marriage of Figaro", a mixture of idealism and "It's tough to lose a friend", he from history is that men don't, learn /rom history." acquisitiveness of pettiness and ,generosity worked for the same things told himself. A study of :h istory would seem to confirm this belief beyond any that Franklin did, but each approached the problem from different In the following · months Sammy shadow of a doubt. What with wars, massacres, plagues, migrations p~ints of view, each typical of his country and day. saw very little of Kwite. Sammy and the like, man despite all his other almost divine achievements conAll of the ciharact~s are clear-ly drawn and a,ppear very human, seldom went to the library; ~-he, tinues this ever so dreary .cycle of misery, destr_u ction· and death. not all black and white, bu't checkered or gray,-Antoinette, thought- dreaded the thought of seeing his New generations have alwa·y s mean~new wars. The· wounds and less but kind; Louis, indecisive and pathetic, and the American diplo- ,boon companioii absorbed in :books grief of the old have barely time enough to heal, when youth is on the mats-opinionated and proud, but heart and soul fro America's cause. when: the semester was little more The ;book i's long, ~nd at times very heavy reading, but never tedi- than a month old. Between classes march once more. Paradoxically enough, wars are hardly ever ended he journeyed to the old haunts by tho~e who ibegan them. There seems t q be a continuity of the ous. It holds the interest of ,t he reader from cover to cover and long alone. It was not the same. It •;')Vas causes and effects. in the unending chain of battles and wars throug,h - after that. It is a book to be ketp on a convenient shelf and re-read harder; much harder to hit that from time to time. i It is history rmade enjoyable. out the centuries of time. One waT breeds another. ,floating can without Kwite by .',his NOTICE. side to help, and the coffee at BrenThis raises the question of the inevitability of war. After the From now until the end of this semester, this column, "In Pas,s ing" nan Hall just didn't taste the same turn of the century Europe was filled with powerful little sovereignties who were struggling among themselves for political . domniation over will have a section of it reserved for contributions from the student · without_his drinking comp-anion. · all of Europe. It ,was also at this time, as destiny would haye it, that body and the faculty. Finally, Sammy was forced_, to Atjy student or facu1ty member who wishes to see some ·of his go to the_library. He hated t ,do two titans., wielding power over the greatest land masses in the world, · 9 light verse, clever sayings or observations in 1p rint now has his, her's so; the thought of seeil\g his friend were beginning to stir and flex their sinews. , immersed in his "scholarly '· apIn the two world wars that followed, history has witnesse,d the or it's chance to do so. ' If at any time you dear readers find yourselyes taken by a sud- , proach", would, he feared, be m'l)l'Ei' disposal of the small fry nations according to the best fashion and den rush of words or ideas to the lhead, heart, liver or some other part than he could take u.Bt he had·· to practi~e of lbar room ethics. _ Each pretender to world domination has of your anatomy, jot them down (the words and send them 'to the do it; in a very short time he fiad been knocked down in his turn and unceremoniously dragged out. Only Blj:ACON office in care of "In Passing.) Anonymous writing will re- to hand in th7ee term J?'I\Pers ·_ and tw,o remain. ceive a very cool treatment. so had to begm work W1thout ,r urThe preliminary process of eliminations would seem to have been Th th f th t 1 · d 't' · ·n . ther delay. eH knew he would XtQt e au or o e mos :warm Y. receive_ wn ing WI receive a be able to work as fast without l,he done, and now the· two survivo1~s .are gathering about them those little free co~y -0:f tih·e BE~CON smtalple for :firammg .. _ , _ help of th11,t sho,r t-order ·term papnations who they think will ~ of ,s ome help in a future showdown. Write and! send m NOW-remember the Presidents speech! er specialist- his friend Kwite. ~ere are none that are exen;~t: there is _no neutral~•t y. ' Each natjon When he entered the library he mu~t decide ,and declare itse14 on one , side or the other; sometimes saw Kwite complacently reading against its ·own will. · f ' · . pleting my term paipers with true the latest issue of Time Magazine. scholarly zest." How nice ijt must be to have your What comes after this ,p rodess of consolidation has been effected? term papers finished and to ,b e able Speculation on this point is abundant. There are those who argue Wow! Such words! This vocabuto spend the closing days of the for preventive ,war now! They say we should attack Russia immedilary was a far cry from what Samsemester reading Time Magazine, ately-to make a satisfactory disposition of her before she becoanes m·y th ad heard from Kwite in their Sammy thought. He decided he army days together. Sammy recalltoo .s trong. These same people also claim that any conciliatory attiwould let Kwite have his well de ~y GARFIELD DA vfs ed Kwite's "Hey, Sammy, 'ja eat tude we show toward the Russians will be interpreted as a sign of served rest. Any man who comyet" and his "whadaya, s ay we weakness and lead only to a -p olicy of appeasement. When Sammy came into the libplete's all his term papers only a _ There are -others who would be more patient and ulidep,tanding rary the other day he , found his take in a mo:vie". Now, suddenly, few weeks after the semester bethis "scholarly approach" and this toward Russia. With an eye to the unimagiJiable carnage of another friend, E;wite A. Guphoff, sitting hurried' completion of term papers! gins certainly deserves to take it easy toward the end. Sammy tried war, they would ·go to any length to e~haust every possibility of 'a vert- in the science room, his nose liter- What goes? to sneak past Kwite and get the ing · actual war. They fear that we are using ninete~nth century dip_a lly buried in a book. . This was "Where did you get this sch'o lar- bGO:ks he would need for his paper, lomacy to solve the seemingly insurmountable and terrifying · problems surprising, as Kwite had never he- ly approach so quick-like?" Sam- but Kwit e A. Guphoff, the old eagle of an atomic age. eye, saw him and called him over. After each new crisis of continued Russian expansion and our own fore been one to devote much time my asked. ",Since when have you to his schoolbooks. "W1 hat goes on become the , h ard-working student? determined efforts to stem the tide with "get tough" policies, talk of "What's the big idea of not cQ,!llsurprise me, my friend, No universal training and re-armament-the veteran warily casts a glance here?" Sammy a sked. "Have you You more carefree days? No more ing around all these months, Samat his uniform quietly reposing in moth balls· and wonders--how soon? suddenly reformed, my friend? strolls on the di'ke? No more my?" 1 Kwite asked, indignantly. H~ begins to feel as though he is only on an extended furlough. Studying so early in the semester! throwing rocks at the cans floating "All this time we could have been , Weighing the future in light of -t he past, he !begins to feel another I don't get it!" down the Susquehanna, no more talking over term paper subjects. Kwite looked up at • Sammy in a jivin' at Hanson's? How can such What's the matter-are you getimpending interruTt\tion and frustration of 'his already obstructed plans manner which clearly indicated a revolting change come so quickly ting to •b e too good for yo1:1r old and career. There is a new feeling in insecurity, like that of the huntthat he didn't Ii: k e to ,be bothered to a man? M,y buddy of old is fast friends?" ed, here to plague hi:m right in the midst of his present difficulties in when making with the books. This fleeting! Oh, this mad, changing By this develo.p ment Sammy was readjusting ,h imself to normal life after spending gruelling years of too was a departure from the usual world!" · astounded, to say the least. '.' I don't service in the war from which the world has been only recently re- -Sammy remembered the time · get you, Kwite", he stamme~d. . leased. when ,h e couldn't study for more Kwite, ever sensitive became "What about the early completion What would ,b e the veteran'.s reaction in event of a new war? than five minutes at a time in the alarmed at this outburst from his of your term papers? And no frivIt is hard to tell right now; he isn't sure himself. He hardly knows library without having Kwite come bosom companion. He hated to hurt olity? And what about that scholwhat to maike of it all! He can't fathom the possibility that we could along and persuade him to go to his friends; he never became an- arly approach you told be a't1out? the · cafeteria for a quick helping have another war so soon! I figured you'd have your term of coffee and Mars bars. Now he gry at them, not even when they While there i,sn't any doubt that he would fight to the death in pa-p ers finished a long time ago." was haughty and annoyed because teased him about his name, which defense of the homeland against invasion, an unexplained foreign adStrangely enough, K:wite seemed his attention was taken ,from his was ardinary enough in his home ventu~e might not elicit from him 'the ingenuity, courage, and stamina books for a few moments·. country of Lubonia (a small coun- to be hurt by this. "Please, Sam-. needed to win a · war. , "My boy", said Kwite, supercili- . try bordered .on the south by Man- ,my'', he said, "do you have to rub , It is the responsibility of ,t hose who guide the ship of state to steer ously, "some day you will learn, as atuko and on the north by Alku- it· in? Sure, I mean:t to finish my a wise course, for the sea's are troubled, and the clouds of war are 1 have learned already, that a stu- ria), but which naturally was look- term papers early, ,b ut I }us't couldgathering on the horizon. It is not a duty to be charged to those who dent will get nowhere in college ed upon as qua[nt by Americans. n't do it. I sat up here and tried, are faint of heart or weak of knee, nor short in vision, it is a job fpr without what, has been termed the He hastened to explain to Sammy ibut I kept thinking of you( having resolute men, who -have a sound grasp of the dimensions of the prob- 'scholarly approach' by our edu- that they were, of course, still the a good ·time, enjoying target• praclem; who are wise in the ways of our human history of experience; cated brethren. If I were attending best of friends and would continue tice over on the dike, drinki'Q,~:.CO-fwho have a proper balance of short and long range ,p lanning; and who school merely to meet standards, their adventures as of old, but that fee and going out at night, ' and I then I would wait until the last he, Kwite, wanted to study more just couldn't c·o ncentrate on ~hat I have the moral resources to stand on the firm ground of. righteousness. possible moment, and whip up a than he had in the past. In short, was trying' to do. Believe me, it -Otherwise, through hypocrisy, bungling, and muddling our way passable term paper. However, I he was determined to acquire the was, a,wful. But it',s all over now, through the present crisis we may stumble into the holocaust that every feel that we are in college to learn, "scholarly approach". "Do you so let's get together and get those thinking human dreads. Especially the little, fellow, whose advice is and, in conjunction with that idea; thilllk I want to go on ,i ndefinitely term papers finished. We still ha've neither sought nor taken-who, nevertheless, pays all the bills. I intend to attack the task of com- being just an average student?" four days." Business Manager Joseph PurcelJ By Robert Mikulewic:i Sports Editor Thomas J. Moran SAMMY AND ms FRIEND \ �Friday, iMarch, 19, 1948 ,3 WILKES COiiLEGE BEACON ALUMNI NEWS NOTES ON NOTES by REESE PELTON "BIG"' BAND SCHED.U LE RELEASED A ltst of "name" bands scheduled to appear soon at the South Main St. Armory has just been released to us for publication. It looks like Wilkes-Barre will be host to a group of bands that will include everything from strictly "sweet" outfits to the best novelty orchestras. The schedule runs as follows: Easter Monday__:Tony Pastor,• Memorial Day -Louis Prima, and then Guy Lombaro, Harry James, Tex Beneke, Vaughn Monroe, and Tommy Dorsey. Dates for the latter group will be released later. ACE PIANIST TO RECORD Mel Powell, the man behind the scintillating piano styles heard among the old Benny Goodman collectors items and featured performer with the Glen Miller service or,k will soon be heard on a new hatch of pressings, soon to be released under the Capitol label. Powell, long recognized as a foremost jazz. artist, is currently apipearing with the , new Goodman orchestra, .but these records will feature Powell exclusively, with orchestral backgrounds, ,Mel is married to actress Martha &ott. At twelve the prodigy was leading a six piece Dixieland combo at New York's Palais Royale. Announcement of the virtuosos releases is welcome new.s to all disc collectors. NOTES ON VODVIL WO~K What would you do if you received a set of dog-eared manuscripts with a fe,w hastily written notes and more verbal instructions such as "Fake one chorus in E' flat-cut on cue-double tempo :for half chorus'' every week, and were expected to furnish a background for everything from strictly rhythmic dancing acts to intricate comedy routines? That is precisely the task facing the pit orchestra of the Penn Theatre as each week it prepares a new show. It talkes real ability and a keen alertness ,to play anq fake the music on which each act depends for its success . Don MacLuskie, the g roup 's leader, is faced with a real task which he has successfully performed for a good ma.;y years. And then there's Bill Chris tian. The veteran drummer sits among more gadgets than a Fuller brush man and is the sound behind the actions. More than one act has been put across sillliP1Y ,b ecause Bill blew a whistle or b~n&"ed on a pan when the performer had the audience asleep. Bill was playing in symphony orchestras and dance bands when most of the valley's hide-pou~ders didn't even exist and his uncanny sense for those added! touches has never waned. Completing a fine rhythm section are Leo Barrett, well-known for his ability on the piano and Lenny Matzer, who is also heard with the WERE studio orchestra and formerly headed his own trio, Lenny and his bass are the most recent additions to the orchestra, but his ability is surpassed only ,b y his enthusiasm. When one considers the size of the orchestra ( eight men) and and realizes the musicianship involved in playing a vodvil show he is convinced that Mac;Luskies· Mighty Men do a .top-notch job. LN BRIEF - With , the announcement that Kings College has contracted with Art ~ooney to .play at their Co:ronation Ball speculation as to who will appear at the Cinderella Ball has reached fever pitch. - "Be Bop" Gillespie and his combo are slated to introduce that latest American rage to the British wihen they make an appe~rance soon at the London Palladium. The interesting ' thing about this item is that Gillespie found a way to get ar.o und the British union rule against American musicians that has already kept Spike Jo';ies, Stan Kenton, and Louis Armstrong from ma'k ing scheduled appearances. From here on out Dizzy is ''professor". - Those readers who feel "loaded" enough to pay the cover charge might be interested in catching .Jack Rowe's fine combo now currently appearing at Tom Fogarty's. Rowe's str~ctly "sweet" outfit recently was featured at the Vi~tory Room of the Hotel Redington. An ex-Andoloro man, Rowe doubles on clarinet ·. and takes the vocal choruses, backed up by a fine rhythm trio. M-G-M's ·next big musical picture, '-'Easter Parade", is scheduled to be released soon. The movie will feature a dozen Irving Berlin hits.Recently asked how he ca:rne to use a left-hand boogie b,a.-;s in "Near You", Francis Craig answered promptly: "Eddie Heywood recorded it several years ago and I simply copied him." At least he was frank! Next week this columJI will contain the first of •a series of articles on the hi~tory of jazz a~ swing and the men·. wl.o pioneered in its t• development, The first installment will be entitled "The Roots of Jazz". . ,flict between Russia and · America, that Russia was ,on the gaining · '· side. · However most members did not 1know. wfui.qh side ·'would be aheatl twenty years from now . Most of the members believe that compared with last year at the By Eugene Maylock The International Relations Club same ti.me, we are worse off, and devoted part of its meeting to a five years from now we will condiscussion of questions .based on a tinue to ,he worse off. The students poll that Elmo Roper is cond1.J,cting choose Canada Brazil and Switzerfor TIME magazine am.ong the land as the countries they would population of ten countries: Great care to live in if they could not Britain France, Italy Sweden, Swit- live in the Vnited States. The IRC thinks that the Comzerland, Germany, Mexico, Brazil, munists will likely take over the 1Cana<la and the United States. Results of the poll will be com- government of Italy within a year pared with the results of 800 Inter- or two, but unlikely that the govnational Relations Clubs at a ernment of France will be taken national conference of the Clubs in over ,b y Communists within the The members polled St. Louis. Questions asked in the next year. poll concern the differences exist- did not think that the United ing among nations outside the Rus- States military forces should be used to prevent the Communists sian sphere of influence, , Mr. Hugo V. Mailey, advisor of taking over the government of the IRC, said that the results of Italy in a revolution. the IRC poll .here w:ere: The maWh~n polled on our military jority of the IRC members are strength abroad, the club believes confident that in the present: con- that the United States has over a World-Wide Poll ·Discussed.By., IRC MARCELI;A NOV AK ,is now at Columbia University. S,h e expects to get her M. A. in August of this year. ELMER DA VIS is now at Bucknell University at Lewisburg. He expects to be enrolled soon at Princeton University to study for a Doctor of Divinity degree. MILTON BRITTEN is an English major at Yale University. ELMER HE~KOVITZ is . now studying law at Harvard University. He expects to finish his course in June of this year. MAR!Y HENE'SS is now employed by the Children's Service Center in Wilkes-Barre. · PAT STEELE and CARYL GALOW are now doing graduate work at Bucknell University. Miss Steele was graduated from Bucknell in August, 1947, and Miss Galow was graduated in January, 1948. ALFRED EISENPRISE is teaching Advertising at Wilkes College and is on the advertising staff at Pomeroy's. EDWIN COBLEIGH has been elected president of the Wilkes College Alumni Association, JOSEPH SALSBURG is novr chief announcer on Radio Station WARM in Scranton. By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI The Student Council met last Monday evening in the Women's Lounge in Chase. Things were back to normal with eleven of the thirteen members attending the meeting and, as usual, keeping things interesting by having discussions on not only the ·b usiness on . ha:nd, but digressing into practically every other subject. The most interesting action of the council occured when Edwin Kosik, representative of the IRC, asked the student council to act on a budget for the coming convention of the IC Gto be held in Philadelphia. The IRC ,p lans to send 26 .delegates to the convention which will be held from April eighth to •the eleventh. The grdup will stay at the Bellevue Stratford the headquarters hotel for the convention. The budget called for {he reservation of 13 d~uble rooms, at ten dollars a night, and the hiring of a bus for $138.50. Mr. Boyle made a motion for the council to act on the budget as a committee of the whole. Th council debated the question for a length of time, then, Boyle m:111 a motion to table the budget until the members of the cou~cil had l chance to see how the students felt on the subject. He also said thlt the ·budget should be sent to the Appropriations Committee. . Here is where the rub· comes in. Mr. Boyle, who all of a sudden pecomes ver:11,. concerned over the feelings of his "constituents" has, .up until now, repeatedly backed budgets which never became known to the students until they were passed .•b y the council anq reported in thi5; column. , So, Mr. Boyle entered the motion for tabling. The group took up, the discussion again, and after a few minutes, Mr. Templeton called for a vote. The motion to table the budget was defeated by 6-5. Temple- , ton decided the vote. After the motion was defeated, Mr. Carey made a motion p~ss the budget. One of the reasons he gave for passing it at this time was that time was limited, and the council had to act quickly. A role call vote was taken and the motion was passed 6-3. Mr. Brody abstained from voting. The report <1f the Appropriations Committee was submitted by Mr. Brody. He said that a few club's budgets were sent ·b ack for clarification. He then submitted the budget of the Athletic Council. The budget, Announcement was made this for $3,035, ,w as tabled ·until the athletic council submits an audit of its week that the college Military last budget. The motion to table was made by Mr. Carey~ and after Band will have an office located in some debate, was passed with Templeton again deciding the tied the rear, second floor, of Sboemak- vote. er Hall. Cabinets, already .installed Mr. Templeton suggested that the Student Council have an audit in 'the room, will be used to store made of its books. He said that last year, Mr. .Manley 1;1nd his auditmusic and equipment .belonging to the band. In addition a file of in- ing class did the job for $25. Mr. Boyle entered a motion to .have formation relative to band activ- the books audited -by the Auditing class with Mr. Templeton acting as ities will be maintained. the agent between the council and Mr. Manley, insofar as fees ar4 With the establishment of the concerned. The motion was passed unanimously. office came an announcement that · A report on the possibility of having radios in the men's and women's the band concert has been tenta, lounges was · given by Charles Templeton . He said that he arid Ray tively set for May 7. The music Mechak had priced a few sets that would be suitable for the lounges, for the concert has a,lready been • • f h b f · · th · chosen and it is expected that the but th~t ther would m_vest1gate ur_t er e ore g1vmg e1r recomprogram will soon be released. De- mendat1ons to the council. spite the present lack of any hall Mr. Feeney, acting as a representative of the Letterman's , Club, lar,ge enough for foll band rehears- reported that the LetterTI1an's Club was returning the $720 whic~ ,that als, sectional rehearsals are well · cluib received from the council. He said the Lettermen wou\d likeunderway. to donate the sum to the new gymnasium. 1 to Band Office In Shoemaker F1UNK & WAGNALLS OFFER DICTION ARY STUDY BOOK The Editorial Staff of Funk & Wagnalls Company, publishers of tJhe NEW COLLEGE S'TANDARD DICTIONARY, Emphatype E'dition, ,h as prepared a "Dictionary Study Book" to be sent free upon request to teachers, students, or anyone interested irt words, Written in the belief that words are the most important tools man has for his daily life, the booklet covers such subjects as pronunciation, definitions, etymology, history, word-building, grammar, and slang in an original and interest~ ing way. Each subject is presented in two-page lesson form for conve.n ient classroom use. In a message ,o students and teachers, the "Dictionary Study Book" refers to the testimony of college English iprofessors tJhat not one freshma;n in 100 entering the colleges and universities in this country tod'ay KNOW,S the alpha-' bet. The .book, therefore, begins with the A-B-C's, and continues in an analysis and study of words designed to stimulate interest and further thought on the p'a rt of the reader. thousand troops in Japan, Germany, and Greece. IRC members unanimously believe that everybody should have the following rights: The right to say or write what one believes without fear of punishm.e nt. The right to work at any job one cl\oos-es; to ,be protected from unreasonable interference •b y police; to vote in a fair and free election to decide who shall govern the country and the right to private ownership of ibusiness. H.A.WHITEMAN·t & CO. INC. Wholesale ' Paper and Stationery Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Frank Parkhurst, Inc. General Insurance * Miners Nat'l Bank Bldg. Wilke:J-Barre, Pa. There is No Substitute. For QUALITY FRANK CLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street THE BOSTON STORE Men's Shop has everything for the college man's needs. from ties to suits. FOWLER, DICK AND WALKER �Friday, Marrch 19, 1'948 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON 4 CAMPUS HICiHLICiHTS by Ted Wolfe II Time Once More ~=======================::,, It seems like the old philosophy of ''why do things half way" is being shown by the two local colleges, "King's and Wilkes, especially on the part of the latter. It is almost universally known that two dances are scheduled · for next month, the Lettermen's April Showers Ball on April 9, a-n d the Polish Club's dance on April 10. Both affairs will take place at the same hour in the Sterling's Admiral Stark Ballroom, and will feature the same o,r k, Jack Melton (w4o. also does a strong-arm act carrying 10 men and himself). The only differences ' . . , . . are a day and a dol~ar. ~e P:o hsh Clubs dance is a blessmg to :he IRC students who will 1b e m Philly for the IOG conference, thus missing the Colonels' hop. Royalty will . reign at each event, with the cro1wning of a queen and .king respectively:· Not satisfied with one ou'tburst of tripping the light fantastic (and each other), danced-crazed students will further attempt to aipall their craving with the Wilkes Cinderella Bal] and a King's dance to be held sometime in the near future : The affairs will take place just 24 hours apiirt, and ·reportedly Art Mooney's orchestra will do musical honors for both. • .See ·what you've done, Petrillo? * * * * This week the BEAOON'S fan mail included a letter from Cedric Gluib, popular young man about the campus. In his letter, Mr. Glub comments on the plan to put radios in the lounges. Dear BEACON: I think the idea of installing radios in the boys' and girls' lounges is a prime sug,g estion. Now ,perhaps the •s tudents will show more interest in class with the realization that after class they can rush to the lounge and hear the next episode 'of their favorite soap operas. Mly 10 o'clock class has forced me to give up listening to my favorite serial, "John's Dentist's Other Wife", and you can't ' imagine ,w hat a sacrifice it has been. • · But there are some disadvantages, too. With such programs as the many ·a udience-participation shows that ride the air waves, where :money and expensive prizes flow like water, the students may think they're wasting their time in school. They may get the idea that ·"Heart's Desire", "Double or Nothing•·•, and the like, have more to off.er (although t he idea is absurd). I hope this letter doesn't discourage them into dropping the idea, because I like radio as well as tJhe next person, and I think it's a coming field. Si;i'J.cerely, Cedric Glub. P. S. I still think Jack Benny is "The Walking Man". * * * * A few students have expressed their opinions concerning the possibility of 1948 graquates gett_ing class rings. Said one student, "I understand they haven't set the price yet. If · they cost too much, though, I'll just remodel my Roger Wilco Ma,gniray Ri-ng". Said anotJher, "W1hy don't they give Dick Tracy wrist radios." And another (obviously a Fosdick fan), "I'd rather have a chippendale chair." Figures show that 64 per cent of the girls would prefer ballerina skirts. Seventy-four per cent of the male students (veterans) want their rings under the G. I. ,bill. * * * * -Mrs. Vujica, Wilkes hbrarian, revealed that Shakespeare visited the Library not long ago, probably, she added, trying to find out for himself just what he did have in mind when he wrote those classics. (Mrs. Vujica explained that a student borrowing a Shakespeare book accidently sig,ned Shakespeare's na:me instead · of his own.) * * * * After the recent' war, John Evanouskas, Wilkes junior,' and five other fellows planned to form a professional pall-1bearers service, but soon buried the idea. The reason-they figured that they would have to have at least ·two funeral,s ,p~r <lay to keep in the black. Also, the ovel1head expenises and the carrying charges were too great. These proved to lbe grave circumstances, but give them credit for an original undertaking, anyiway, even though they didn't hold any reheamals. * * * * Note to the student body: Those containers placed at various points on the campus are not sp_itoonis. They are for contribu.t ions to the Red Cross. Thank you, Marty Blake. * * * * 'P erhaps the new gym will be an outlet for the hea~ed discussions that take ,p lace during the Beta Gamma Chi meetings. Now when the girls are trying to ,s ettle their problems (such as whether or not the sorority pins will have ,pearls), they can s:iJmply go to the gym, put on the gloves, and arrive at a decision more quickly. * * * * Mr. Morris, registrar, has announced that all ,t ransfer students should report to his office as soon as possible so that their class standing may ,b e determined. Only the transfer students? * * * * By the way, Bulldog Baker's in town. CRAFTSMEN .ENGRAVERS * 20 North State St. Phone 3-3151 USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS of the United Nations, but at the same time it must prepare to defend its11lf in the event that war does come. Not being able to count on absolute security under law, it must seek the next best thing . .. relative security under the ProtecBy REED LOWREY tion of its own arms." On March 11, at its annual meetIf there are any doubts of the ing in New· York, the Columbia need for our Air Force to be kept Scholastic Press Association pre- in fig1hting trim the following sented its yearly prizes to the out- should dispel them. "lt would he an unreasonable . standing young journalists of high schools and junior colleges through risk for our present planning purout the _country. William ~- Has- poses to assume that other nations kell, assistant to the Presid~nt of will not have atomic weapons in the New York Herald Tribune, quantity by the end of 1952." "urged the delegates to support the "Biological weaipons are undobutUnited Nations and ignore those edly being studied in all parts of who contend the United States is the world. In an all-out attack on "virtually at war". · the United States the possibility This naive statement, remini- that they may be used should nqt scent of the childlike trust Wood- be overlooked. They may be delivrow Wilson placed in the ,now de- ered by air or by preplacement by enemy agents." fuct League of Nations, is typical The Commission does not deny of public opinion today which. ostrich-like iprefers to place its that this · proposed preparedness faith in an organization based on program will be expensive since 'high idE1als rather than in taking the plan calls for the expenditure steps that will ,p revent war frdm of 4,150 million dollars for the year 1948 and 5,450 million dollars becoming inevitable. for 1949. Congress has already cut With d'a ily headlines blaring this year's recommended budget fortJh the facts that Russia is dup- for the Air Force to 2,850 million licating Hitler's tactics of Euro- dollars. However, the Commission ,pean infiltration in the guise of at the same time points out that bloodless political conquests, our while preparedness is expensive, own State Department warns the I eight~ ~ercent of the budget for country that unless . the Marshall 1948 1s m payment for past wars Plan goes into eff~ct befor~ the im- and eighty-five percent of our Fedpending elections in Italy on April era! budgets since 1915 have been 18, we may expect serious· develop- for war, or payments for war. ments in Europe. 18hould there still be doubts in In the interval between the end the mind of anyone let him rememof W odd War II and the present, ber that the following paragraph our State Department embarked on was written two months ago, a policy of aippeasement and our "The Air Force as presently commilitary strength was neglected. posed is inadequate. It is inadeThis neglect was felt to be import- quate not only at the present time ant enough in some quarters to ap- when we are relatively fre~ from point a five man commission to in- the dangers of sustained attack on vestigate the condition of our na- our homeland, b,ut it is hopelessly tional air power. The commission wanting in respect to the future .... composed of: Thomas K .. Finletter, when a seri-ous danger of atomic attack will exist." New York Attorney, Chairman; George P. Ba:ker, , Professor of Transportation at the Harvard ·Business School, Vice Chairman; Palmer Hoyt, Publisher of the Denver Post; John A. McCone, President of the Joshua Hendy Iron Works, San Francisco; and . Arthur D. Whiteside, 'President of Dun & Bradstreet, New York. The Commission's 166 page report to the President, entitled "Survival in the Air Age", was released for publication on January 13, 1948. ] Peace In Our I Psychology Club Plans Two Trips Two trips, one to the Pennhurst State Home for the Feebleminded near Norristcryvn, Pa., and one to Retreat Mental Hospital, are a part of the plans of the Psychology Club for this semester, it was recently announced by Albert Stratton, president of the club. Mr. Stratton also stated that the Bsychology Club, in conjunction with the Sociology Clu.b, is planning to present lecture by Dr. Franklin J. Robinson, psychiatrist at the Children's Service Center, somei.ime near, the end of the month. a =:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::= 'vrSIT OUR • I. • ,:1i, , /, ~ ? ' . ,5/iP'P FOR SMART COLL~GE CLOTHES THE'®HUB "aaos. hRR!f R.NiR SNO ■ ITZ So. Main St., Wilkes-Barre FOR YOUR ' ' HIT TUNES LAZARIJS RECORD CENTER All The Newest Popular Recordings By Your Favorite' Artists.· LAZARAS LOWER FLOOR MAKE LUNCHTIME REFRESHMENT TIME The report significantly _ points out America's present weakness in the air and reveals, in the opinion of the experts, the minimum amount of air rpower America must have for its own protection. In the words of the report itself, 'This Commission does not believe that we will ever have an adequate Military Establishment unless the peo, ,pie of the country know fully what the international military and political situation is, what kind of a military force is necessary if we are to be ready for that situation, and how much it will cost to have this force ... The hope, of course; is that the existence of such a force will do more than win a war; the hope is that by serving notice that war with the United States would be a most unprofitable business we may persuade the nations to work for peace instead of war." The Commission will undo-ubtedly be laibeled . "warmongers" just as those who advocated preparedness were before World War II. In their words; "We believe that the United States will be secure in an absolute sense only if the institution of war itself is abolished under a regime of law. World peace and the security of the United States are now the same thing." IJ'twll I* mrl "Even tpe most optimistic vie';'/ of the record of the United Nations does not assure us that United Nations will develop in time the neState Tax cessary authority to :prevent anIOm.ED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY • · other g,r eat war. ' COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., Inc., 141 Wood St., Wilkes-Barre; Pa. "The United States must ha.ve a double~barrelled policy abroad. It © 1948, The Coca-Cola Company must work to achieve world -p eace through support and •d evelopment � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 March 19th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 March 19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/aaa490829bf5c0d4b6558a675b24b1f4.pdf a8e3cbb0f09c41fb51c7e776d28dcc43 PDF Text Text BlJDGETS REQUESTED Gym. Plan .. ... ......... .. ... ... ... .... .Page 3 Tribunal Highlights .......... . Page 7 All dub, are requested by the Student .C ouncil to turn in their budgets and audits , before March 22. No budgets will be considered a.f te.r t'.hat date. STARTING THIS WEEK Notes on Notes ........... .. .... . .Page 4 B): Reese Pelton WILKES COLLEGE, W;JLKES-BARRE, PA. VoL 2, No. 3 IRCHost-To !CG.Conference Toniorrow MELTON ORCHESTRA SLATED FOR APRIL 'SHOWERS BALL QUEEN TO BE CHOSEN By Norbert Olshefski 'Jack Melton's Orchestra, one of the oldest established musical organizations in the valley, will play at the · April Showers Ball to be held in the Hotel Sterling's Admiral Stark Room on Friday, April 9.th. Melton's orchestra has played for ma-n y of the old BUJC dances and has also played for many Wilkes dances. He usually carries 10 men including himself. Feat ured vocalist is Theresa Lane, who has been with hi.tn for the past nine months. Melton uses a smooth, sweet style which ,s eems to be preferred by Wilkes students. He shys · away from the ·fast jazzy numbers. The higplight of the evening will be the crowning of the Colonels' Queen by Jack Josephs, president of the Letterman's Club. 'The queen for the evening will be ohosen by the entire membership of the Lettermen's Club. ·The first ballot for the Colonel's · queen will be distributed at the next meeting of the lettermen which will be held Monday evening at 7 :30 in the Chas~ Lounge. The Co-Chairmen of the dance, which promises to be one of the highlights of the semester, are Jack Feeney and Henry Collins. World federation was the topic presented at last 'Tuesday's assembly by Dr. Harold W. Thatcher, professor of History at Wilkes College, and a staunch crusader for international peace. In his ta1k, Dr. 'Dhatcher outlined a plan for world .p eace which he hopes will gain acceptance. He emphasized the fact that because of recent developments in atomic energy, the .p ractice of na1Ji.onal morality must' ibe developed to a much ,g reater degree. Another point he brought out was the imminent collapse of, civilization if the operation of peace machinery proves unsuccessful. JACK MELTON Other members of the club who are handling the affair ·as chairmen of their committees are: Ticket Committee, Joe Savitz; Program, Paul Thomas; Decorations, George Lewis and Kenneth Widdall; Floor Cor:nmittee, -Lewis Jones. Data· On Class Thespians Set New Play Dates ·Rings Released For April 15~ 16 Mr. Alfred Groh, Director of Chase Theatre, has announced' that arrangements to present The Philadelphia Story at !rem Temple on April 15 and 16 have been completed. · In following the policy of presenting more mature plays, the Thespians feel that the full corrnplement of talent found· in the organization will ,b e •u sed. The play contains a div,e rsity of parts, ranging from the juvenile role of ten year old Dinah Lord, to ,t hat of a hardened old role as presented -in the part of the father, Seth Lord. Although several important male roles haven't been as•s igned as yet, rehersals have ,b een started with the following persons playing the roles. Dinah Lord . ... ..... . Joan Wylie Margaret Lord ... N o-r ma Persiana Tracy Lord ... .. . Marilyn Breadt William Tracy ....... Bill Griffith Elizabeth Imbrie ... Ruth Richards MacauJay Connor .... Paul Thomas Seth Lord . ......... Reese Pelton The Jighting and technical end o:ll the .production wiU ·be handled by the following people. Lighting .... .. . Albin A ucke11hmd .Staging .......... Alfred Colmer Tickets ... : ... ... .. Joe Gudaitis Book Holders .... Jean Dougherty and Shirley Salzburg Costumes . · ........ Bill To.p lis Thatcher Urges 22 Colleges To Attend Regional World Federation Meeting of Model Government; Mailey and ·Hailstone· To Speak W.i lkes College Class Rings may be available for those student-s who expect to graduate this semester, it was recently announced by the administration. The Administrative Council, composed of Dr. Eugene Farley, Mr. Herbert Morris, Miss Betty Harker, and Mr. George Ralston, ,l ast Tuesday decided on the style -of -r ings. Because only one company, the Balfour Corporation, has submitted plans for the make-up of the ring, no definite plans can be r.eleased, added the administration. However, the Balfour Co.'s plan has been offered for consideration, althoi;igh decision is pending until the other three companies submit their plans. The . .plans of the Balfour Co. call for a · blue stone set in eightor ten-.penny weight gold. On one ·s ide of the setting will be the off-icial Wilkes College· sea1, which is a picture of .the old fort that was at one time situated .o n the spot where Wilkes now stands, and on the other side, a picture of Chase Hall. Mr. Ralston would not release theprice of the rings, but stated that they wiLl be medium priced and not in the high cost ,b racket of other coHeges. It was also emphasized that students may choose any type or color stone, and not necessarily the blue one designed by the Balfour Company. Sacrifice of Nationalism The first step in tp.e preservation of world peace demands a sacrifice of national sovereignity, stated Dr. Thatcher, adding that thus far the pleas of crusaders for such plans have been but voices in the wilderness. No success in world peace can be attained until a crusade of the peoples of the world is launched, according to Dr. Thatcher. A community of nations is like a local community, either of which could not operate without laws and a police force to enforce the laws. Present_ international law is not really law ,b ecause it has no police power. We must inaugurate an international constitution, said Dr. Thatcher, that will be supreme, subject to change only by a majority of nationi.. OPENS 9:30 A. M. IN LECTURE HALL By EUGENE MA YLOCK Wilkes College International Relations Club will play host to Intercollegiate Conference on Governme11t delegates from twenty.two col- , leges and universities of the Northeastern Region of the I-OG at the regiogal meeting which will be held tomorrow on this - campus. The regional meeting is the first step toward the final conference which will be held in Philadelphia· and wjll be attended by delegates from approximately seventy-four universities and colleges of the state. Registration in Morning The Northeastern Regional meeting will open tomorrow at 9 :30 in the new ;Science Theatre. Registration of all delegates will take place during the morning. Following registration, students will be greeted dby Dr. Eugene S. Farley on behalf of the college. Mr. Hugo · V. Mailey will s p ea k to the convention for the International Relations Club} and · Charles Ternpleton will address the group in behalf of the Student Body. · Representatives to be Selected A~ this time the group will adjourn for luncheon. When the delegates reconvene, Charles Hailstone, Regional Chairman, will present the lOG program to the group. Then the faculty advisors will interview candidates for the various executive offices. Later t he entire group will elect the representatives as selected by the faculty advisors. First Conference 1934 The ICG is , an organization of Most Powers Retained Pennsylvania colleges and universCHARLES HAILSTONE The plan does not call for a sac- ities. The organization meeting of rifice of all national sovereignty, the ICG was held at the University Dr. Thatcher added. The world of Pittsburg,h in 1934 and was at- will ,be the first model political government could have restricted tended by delegates from twenty- convention since 1940. powers with control over ato111ic five schools. The first meeting of Committees Appointed energy, levyjng of tariffs and a the ICG was so s uccessful and Charles Hailstorm has appointed few others, allowing the national well-liked, that the participants exstate to retain most of its power. pressed a desire for their continu- the following committees: RegisThe advantage to this plan is that ance. The prine1ple aim o.f the ICG tration Committee, Ralph Carey, w.e could start off small and grad- is to provide a laboratory for gov- chairman; Larry Pelish, Toni Menually expand if it were proven ernment students whereby student igus. Refreshment Committee : Barbara Noble, chairman, Tom ,Jenkfeasible. legislators will get as much experi- ins, Joan Lawler, Joe Berger. ProColonies Sacrificed Sovereignty ence as real legislators. The ICG gram Committee: Phil Baron, Since it is not practical to main- is primarily for students. The or- chairman, John Faneck, Julius tain a police force large enough to ganization has a student body, is Likowski and Tom Daniels. The ensuhjugate a world state, for a student cpn'trolled and student tire body of the IRC will serve in method of exercising police power operated. The students do what the capacity of members of the we must take a leaf from our own they please, there is no effo-r t oif committee-at-large. history. When it becomes neces- anybody to influence or propaganAt t he preceding meeting of the IRC, the f.ol1owing officers were sary, sai,d the speaker, to choqse dize. . elected for the Spring Semester: between the power of the individModel Legislature Set-u ual state and da strong central . p President, Charles Hailstone, Vice government, our .colonies were 1 • Whenever poss·rble the ICG funcwilling to sacrifice some sover- 1hons as a m,odel gov~rnmen~al President, Eugene Maylock, Seceignty for the good of the nation. body. Last years conventi_on, whic~ retary, B<1rbara Noble, and TreaThe United States government I was well ~ttended by Wilkes Co,- surer, Joseph Berger. need not ask permission to pun- ' Iege, was _m the form of a ~odel ish a member of a state. Dr. State . Legislature. The .only differThatcher said that if the inter- ence m the _M odel Legislature and national government were given t~e real legislature wa:s the form. the power to act in a comparable ~rnce_ th_e s_tudents ar~ hard pressed manner, it would be operating or tmre, I~ ,was decided that t~e against individuals instead of. Mod~l Legislature would ~eet m states and thus c.onflictss could be a umca~eral bo~y to exp~chte m~tprevented. te:l's· ['his year~ conv_ention, :which Mr. Hevbert M.orris, registrar, Dr. Thatcher believes this plan will . ibe h~ld m. Philadelphia on haS' requested that all transfer to be a practical, workable sys- April 9, w_il_l be m the ~orm of _a tern and that world peace depends Model Political Convent10n. This students report to_ his offic~ by Wednesday, March 17, in order on it acceptance. We must bend every effort to convince all na- University of Chicago. He taught that their class standing may be tions of the practicability of this at the University of Maryland for determined . plan. a number of years, and for five The 'names of the students who Ohica.go U. Ph.D. years prior to his coming to • Dr. Thatcher received his B . .A . Wilkes, he was employed by the will be eligible to . graduate in and M. A .. degrees from Columbia U. S. War Department as Chief of June, 1948, will appear in the Univel'Sity and his Ph. D. from the .one of its many historical sections. Beacon next week. REGISTRAR ANNOUNCES �WHIKES COLLEGE BEACON 2 Friday, March _12, 1948 In Passing Henry W. Anderson Editor-in-Chief Joseph Purcell Thomas J. Moran Business Manager Sports Editor Robert T. Mikulewicz Norbert S. Olshefski. Features Editor News Editor 'H>-tcent Macri Frank Eiwaz Circulation Manager Moran, Dominic Yanchunas Photographers Waclawski Finds Valuable Record · J3y NORBERT OLSHEFSKI Curiosity may harm . a cat, but By Robert 1uikulewic:i curiosity on the part of Clem Waclawski, President of the French Club, led to the discovery of what A MESSAGE OF FAITH AND UNDERSTANDING is bel:ieved to be th e only voice , r.e cording of Dr. Paul H. Gies, ;b eTHE LIVING WOOD, by Louis de Wohl, published by J. B. Lippin- loved Wilkes Music Instructor' who cott Co., Philadelphia and New York, 1947. . died last month. THE LIVING WOOD is a historical novel that takes place in While looking through some ol<;i Features Staff · Britain during the Roman occupation 300 hundred years after Christ's recordings in the Shoemaker build- · Ted Wolfe, Reese E. Pelton, Edward J. Wasilewski, Gene Bradley, death. It is a story of romance and ' politics{ intrigue and r~ligion ,i.ng, Mr. Charles Iterider-s on, Wilkes Clayton Bloomburg Garfield Davis, Jack Reese, Don Lennon centered around Helena, mother of the first Christian Roman emperor, Music Instructor, came· across · a News Staff · Constantine. huge sixteen , inch record without Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Maylock, Marg·ot Golin, -The story begins when the 'T ribune, •Constantius, a Roman officer a label. Not knowing 'what -the reGeorge Brody, F..<lythe Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, stationed in Britain got' lost in the woods during a heavy fog. While cord held, and seeing that it was · Don Williams, Reed Lowrey he was •b lindly .searching for his way iback to camp he met Helena, too ,l arge to. u s,e on an ordinary the daughter of the wise and prophetic King Cael. This meeting o.f turntable, Mr. H enderson decided I Helena and Constantius developed into courtship, and finally marriage. to throw it away. Clem Waclawski Constantius remained in Britain for several years after the birth was there also .g oing through the of his 'cs on, Constantine, but theh he had to return to Rome. The sep- ,r ecords, and ' seeing that Mr. Henaration of hcsband arid wife lasted for ten years, alter which time derson was gou:ig to throw the reConsta11ti_u s returned to Britain as the conquering Caesar accompanied ccir,d away, Cleim',s curiosity w'as by his Roman wife. · aroused and he asked Mr. Hender.Shortly after his return ~ Britain, Constantius, receiv~d news son for the r ecording. By EDWARD J. W A,SILEWSKI Clem then took the recording .to · In the recent check up -of the most outstanding personalities of the from Rome to the effect that he was now the emperor. donstantius had children by boilh his wives, but in order to make amends to Helena, Radio Station WHWL, where they nation, it has been found that the graduates of the smaller colleges outnumber the graduates of the larger colleges by four . to one. And and because his son by his second marriage ~ould have made a weak have a transcription turntable large enough to accomodate the recordthat's significant, especially for ' those whom the grass appears greener ruler, he named Constantine as his successor. The main character of the story is, ' Helena and the novel centers 'ing. Upon hearing the voice of the in the bigger yard next door. It proves that education is not adaptable to the mass production around her. discovery and acceptance. of Christianity and how she raised 'kindly old man who was affectionately called "Po.p ", Waclawski techniques which have been applied to aJ.so everything else we know Constantine to ·be a true and forceful warrior and leader. The author, Loui:s de Wohl, never 'intrudes into the story, he simpkn·ew that he had something valuin our modern society. It proves that successful people just don't flow off assembly lines as ready-made, .b right, new, shiny products. It ly creates his characters and lets them unravel the plot. His treat- able and immediately began to also proves the old proverb that there is no royal road to knowledge; ment of the characters is warm and affectionate, he makes them live check to see if ther,e were other for the reader and act according to the traits he has placed in them. recordings of "Pop" iGies' voice. and as we all know very well, knowledge is behind all achievement. At the end of the story Helena is· a very old :woman absorbed in Until now, Clem has not been able Now there are two schools of philosophy concerning knowledge. One school, influenced ,b y Lao-·Tze, a Chinese ,p hiloso,p her, and Rous- her Christian faith and very ha.ppy with her home in Rome. She made to find any other ,r ecordings made sean, a Frenchman, expounds the doctrine that it is utterly futile t<> a trip to the Holy Land and ·h ad the Roman soldiers remove the buried by Professor Gies. cross from · Calvary. 1S he then had the cross brought to Rome and The recording, according to the strive for, to desire, and to gain knowledge. For the more one does placed on her terrace where· she could see it. The story ends as Helena Fvench Club President, is an elecso, the unhappier he shall .become. It is' far better in their view, mere- · took her last look at,the Cross, the True Cross, the living wood, closed tdcal transcript ion of an -o rgan ly to cooperate with the inevitaible and to do nothing, to live a life of her eyes and died. recital by Charles Henderson with simple wants and needs, much like the pre-society man Roussean so THE LIVING WOOD is a story that grasps the readers attention Profes,s or Gies giving a description fondly calls the "nobl.e savage". Although this sort of thinking may seem ludicrous in our day ·and and bomibards it s•o r~pidly with events that there isn't any chance to of the ,s tops on an organ. An exloose interest. • planation of the organ techniques age-it still claims many adhereants. Perhaps we would more rea4ily \. There is a message in this , b ook, which if amplified unselfishly in be.ing used ,t ake·s up most of the recognize its modern counterpart as the ideal of resignation . . • the the world to-day, the small petty squabbles• that seem so important seed bed of dictatorship. transcription ,b y Gies. Standing four square in opposition to this defeatist philosophy, would sink to a very secondary ·position. That message is faith and When asked what he plans to do unders tanding. The author .h as done a superb piece of writing in his were those who upheld the individual, who held forth t he spiritual and with the transcription, Waclawski of some of the forgotten years in the early development of moral energies that sparked the creative and constructive activity of treatment stated that the French Club will Christianity. individual into a living flame an this baS'is, Western Civilization has have repro ductions ma de which it led humanity out of t he darkness of ignorance and inactivity. wilI present to .the Music DepartFrancis Pink_o wski ... Sammy Kaye ment of the college. He said that In every phase of this march of progress, it was the individual, Charles Eldridge .... Sammy Kaye the pr,e sent size of the record is free to shape his own destiny and free to seek his own level in life, Harold Hipn en .. . . Tommy Dorsey too clumsy for ordinary use on rewho provided the power and the drive. These men were self-made and S. Buttman .... .. . Tommy Dorsey acquired the necessary knowledge through study, a capacity for hard WHAT IS YOUR CHOICE OF P . Bancos ... .. . . . Tommy Dorsey cord players. work and enthusiasm. A BAND FOR THE CINDERELLA J ean Wasileski ... . Tommy Dorsey Thus we find that all -p ersona l success and achievement implies BALL TO BE HELD IN MAY? Judith Dressler ... . .. Lee Vincent self-discipline, self-control, and self-direction. It is the individual Wm. E. Griffith . . . . Sammy Kaye who counts, not the place where he studies This was amply Judging from ,t his "Student Douglas MacNeal demonstrated by Abraham Lincoln who educated himself by firelight Poll", Tommy Dorsey holds fi rst Claude Thornhill after a .long, hard day's work of rail splitting. plac,e with nineteen votes; Sammy Sam Elias .. . ...... . Sammy Kaye Some may argue that the larger schools ·h ave greater technical Kaye is second with fif.teen votes; Henry .Sipinski .. . .. Sammy Kaye facilities. That may be true - but only in a matter of degree, for the and Les Brown holds third place Lew Jones ... . ..... Sammy Kaye underlying facts and prindples remain the same everywhere. Of with ten v.o tes. Joseph .Sooby . .. .. Tommy Dorsey greater importance is the opportunity for closer human relations and Clem Waclawski .. Guy Lombardo •fraternity which is possible only in the smaller colleges. Specialization W.Hliam Booth. ·... . . Sammy Kaye J. M. Bendick ... , .. Sammy Kaye in the larger schools may have its merits, but iri the long run, it is Mike Cinnas .. .. .. Tommy Dorsey Dave Katz . . .... . . Chaz,lie Spivak the ability to understand people that wins the greater measure of Geo. Stonzenski . .. Tommy Dorsey Cy Kovalchih ..... . . .Sammy Kaye Walter Ales . ......... Les Brown success. ._ In any ·event, it is the intelligent solution of our ,p roblems as they Tony Vilcan ..... . .. Sammy Kaye John Fink ... ... ..... Les Brown For. that is the price of liberty, whether these probiems be na~ional or Morris Fernstcln .. . .. Spi.ke Jones Carl Messinger .. . ... . Les Brown Accurate and Depe~d' and his new band John Hudzik ..... . Tommy Dorsey , personal. The more light, knowledge, and hard thinking we ,bring to ai'ble Nationally FamoUB Edward Stryjak .. .. Sammy Kaye bear on both, the ,h appier will be their solution. It therefore follows, Sheldon Gearhart .. Tommy Dorsey Watches Josephine Giuliani . .. Sammy Kaye that the future belongs to those who prepare for it. Albert Gorsh . .. .. Tommy Dorsey Charlotte Najaka . . .Stan. Kenton Allan J. Wan .... . Tommy' Dorsey For Fran. W.ilki.e . .. . . . Tommy Dorsey Certified Perfect DiaJohn Koloski . .... Tommy· Dorsey Bill Cain ... . ... .. Tommy Dorsey mond Rings 0' DevoRoyal J. Culp ..... . . . Les Brown WILKES BAR TO MEET tion James Catnes . . ... Tommy Dorsey ----, ' For. Dorothy Pl:ieskath ... . . Les Brown Al,! pre-law students are requests Up-to-the-minute styles Agnes E. Novak . . Tommy Dorsey ed to mee in Mr.' Hugo V. Mailey's im Fine Jewelry K. P. Hubert . . . ...... Les Brown J. J. Petrosky ....... . Les Brown office, second floor of the Veterans ON. E . M. Pena ligen .. . Tommy Dorsey Building, Tuesday a f ternoon at 4. Easy Credit at No ExD. E. Evans ... . .. Tommy Dorsey A more conven ient meeting time tra Cost WHliam .Walp . ... Vaughn Monroe will be discussed. Bill Borman . .. . ... . . . Les Brown See. WiI!iam Dyke . ... Vaughn Monroe John Motsko .. ... . : Sammy Kaye ·John Samies .. .. .. ... . L es Brown Earl Albright ... ... . . J,,es Brown James 8lairnon . . . . Vaughn Monroe Chet Kna pich . .... .. Spike Jones and his n ew •b and Dave Williams .. .. .. Sammy Kaye • 75 South Main Street · 20 North State St. J. F.Jorkiew:icz .. . Claude Thornhill WILKES-BARRE Phone 3-3151 Henry Hienmann .... Sammy Kaye John M. Cain ... . Tommy Dorsey ·... . --------------Congestion and Indigestion · ' YI• WHO'S WHO AND THE SMALL COLLEGE 1 Student Poll USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAIRY PRODUCTS CRAFTSMEN ENG RA v·ERS * �WILKES 001.JLEGE BEACON Friday, February 27, 1948 5 Colonels Meet New York Five Tomorrow WILl(ES LOOl(S 'FOR FffiST WIN IN FOUR STARTS "OUTSTANDING ATHLETE'' SPORTS. BEACON By TOM MORAN After a recent loss to Triple Cities College-which found the members of the Wilkes College cage team juggling a seven win, seven loss record the Colonel quintet wiLI attempt to end dts season a little ahead of a .500 By TOM -MORAN Beacon Sports Editor SAD SACKS ARE CLOWNS IN REVIVAL SPRING GRID DRILLS VS. BASEBALL The announcement recently that Wilkes College will have sp!ing grid -p ractice may present the S<:hool athletic department with quite a .prol:ilem when both ,t he diamond drills and grid practices fall in the same period. . .There has ·b een s-o me word (UNOFFICIAL) that another member of the faculty will take over the diamond duties until Ralston winds-up the moleskin rehearsals. TRIBUNAL JUDGE . AND JURYMAN NEW GYMNASIUM The announcement .by Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of the college, that Wilkes will have a new gymnasium as soon as sufficient funds are raised was well received by the students ·o f the school. For the past two years-since Wilkes began to ·o perate a large-scale athletic program-the members of the athletic teams have been under a handicap. This year's 1b as·k etbali team had some top-notch material, but the lack of practice space made it almost impossible for Coach George Ralston to whip the team into a fine playing unit on two or three nights ,p ractice every week. ·' TRIBUNAL ALMOST OVER . Judge Chester Knapich a,n d his capable court and jury announced during the week that the Freshmen Tribunal will be held once more and then the judiciary group will call it quits until next Fall when a new crop of freshmen will form the basis for an interesting three or four weeks of heckling . The sad part of the whole situation i~ that Barber 1 / c Henry Heineman had to co.nfine his tonsorial talents to a few clips and snips over the cranium of a hot-headed freshman last ii-eek. ·1 DR. FARLEY SCORES AT BANQUET Dr. Eugene .S . Farley, president of Wilkes Col_Jege, who was the principle speaker at the recently held Athletic Banquet, did something that is very seldom done at a sports dinner. He touched only briefly on ,s ports and yet gave one of the finest talks that we've ever heard at a banquet. The college president spoke on world conditions today in the atomic era during the main portion of his speech. Besides complimenting the athletes -on their fine performnces, he emphasitzed the importance of "playing the game rather than the man". SPORTSWRITERS VS. SPORTSCASTERS The .g ame of the century will -take .place on Sunday afternoon, March 21, at 2, when the •Sportscasters and Sportswriters meetl in the preliminary contest to one of Eddie White's Wilkes-Barre Baron tilts in the West Side Armory. ' Little Bill "Phillips, sportscaster for W]ZZ, is captain of the casters' five and in recent broadcasts announced that his uoldtimers" would whip the t ypewriters off the writers . . The writers; captained by Marty Blitke, will have such inex-p ert cagers as Bud Pe~rson, -;John Bush, Jim "Nolan, Bob .Patton, and this writer. On the .s portscasters' team will be Fra~klin Coslette, Chuck Whittier, Jim McCarthy,' and "Btiddy Brode. , ' BEACONETTES Some of the ,b oys on last year's football team found that too much eating with only an occasiot1al meeting ·o f the tribunal as exercises results in the loss of the hour-glass figure so each day Florkiewioz, Supinski, Jones, 'Pinkowski, Widdall, Knapich, and several others are pli,.ying basketball three times a week . .. Tom Miller, who was assistant ,g rid coach last year and is now in charge of the Wilkes physical education classes at the "Y!MICA, was caught off guard at the recent athletic banquet when the lettermen presented him with a beautiful wallet and Swank set. game winning streak. Since that streak was snapped by Penn State Extension when Wilkes met the Pot1"{lyille quintet for the second time, the Colonels haven't been -b urning up the courts. After the first defeat at the hands of King',s -coupled, of course, with the fact that the Ralston aggregation had to play teams who could hold -daily practices-lack of practice began to show. The second Wilkes-Kin.g's contest found -the · Colonels playing good ,baLl and almost taking the favored Monarchs over the coals, but in the last three contests Wilkes dropped ball games to . clubs it had :previousJy beaiten in early season tilts. Tomorrow night's contest will find the Colonels with a full s quad. The addition recently of Ed Witek, who played here -a few years ago, has strengthened the squad some, but there are still a few holes in the · Wilkes power machine-both offensively and defensively. The New York club will be lots stronger tomorrow night than it was back in De cember and the w ·i lkes aggregatiQ,n · will have to play some mighty good b:i,11 to hand the Arts and Science club its second beating. Season's Results i Wilkes N. Y. Arts aml Sciences 37 45 39 Bucknell Frosh 44 48 Penn State Extension 58 36 Keystone 51 Penn State Extension 53 48 Lycoming 34 40 76 Rider 44 King's 65 43 Triple Cities 28 34 · 42 Keystone 39 Buc.kne11 24 50 Lycoming 61 56 're, Ge '·-t•~e' " Pick 'e~., " Lew1·s, J·ur· yman, and 51 Kin.g 's 58 . o;ve, Ief : t o n·ght", ,;__ Ab ' 58 Triple Cities Ch ester· Knapich, judge, both of whom are members of the Wilkes 50 College Freshmen Tribunal, which has been giving the frosh . a hard Last Game Satur-d ay, time during the past two weeks of initiating. Mar. 13-.New York A & S, Away , -ided. drive will be realized if all the Class Presidents Robert Mr. Robert Partri~ge . and Mr. students contribute, regardless of Smith, members of the fac- the amount. On the discuss-ion of !tbe rings I ulty who are in charge of the To Conduct Drive drive appointed Charles Templeton Douglas McNeal, Senior President, • By DON WILLIAMS A meeting of the Glass presid. ents to discuss the class rings an ,! the coming Red Cross Drive was held last Wednesday at Chase Theatre. Charues T,empleton, president of the Student Council, .pres- chairman. Assisting Mr. Templeton will be the respective class presidents, and Jean Ryan, secretary of ~he drive. It was said that containers wiH be placed at strategic points on the cam1p us and students will be asked to contribute freely. Success in the ann6-unced that in a poll of Seniors, rt was found that they were unanimous in their choice of Buoknell rings. Other classes will have an opportunity to make a choice .betweer: class rings and school rings in the .near future. �1 · W1lLKm COLILEGE. BEAOON --·"7""-·-1 Friday, Fe.b:ruacy 27, J948 R,ECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS Student . Government .· · . a 1· t of ·w· ·1:1k· . , •· ·.'.Th e, f ollowmg 1s · _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _,.__________________,,,..,_,.___..,,+t■ · Organization 0 Mr. Templeton, President of the Council read a letter of- resignation from Miss Carolyn Jones, representative of the Junior Class. The council voted for the acceptance of the resignation. Templeton then told the members that there are two vacancies existing on the council and that an electi,o n to fill the positions s hould be held. He then appointed Raymond Mechak to conduct the election of a new representative from the Junior Class, and Maritta ,Sheridan to do the same in the freshman class. The nominations will be held next Tuesday, and the elections the following .Tuesday. Ray · Mechak introduced a motion to set a deadline on March 22 when the clubs will send in their b udgets and udits , and submit plans for the coming semester. An amendment was added to the effect that no budgets would .be considered after that date. This motion came _after the president explained that there is a clause in the Student Council .constitution that requires every cluh to submit an audit with its budget for the semester. The motion was pa~sed unanimously. The Student Council will now have a scribe to take down the minutes of the meetings, and then type them for distribution. The motion for the hiring of the scribe was entered by Miss Lawlor •Secretary of th_e Council, after _a discussion was .held on the subject.' The student ~11 probably be hired from one of Miss Bediliari's classes. The scribe will , be paid at the. regular student rate. Jack Fe~ney, chairman of the Social Activities Committee, reported that the Social Calendar for the month of M,arch is now completed and posted. He also reported that the Committee is working on the Cinderella Ball, The French Cluib's budget for $17·6.50 to present ~ix foreign films w~s reduced to three films for $60. Mr. Brody reported that his com~ m1ttee had effec~ed the changes, and made a motion to accept the budget .. The Council voted, nd the Frenc-h •Club will not .get its films. The motion was defeated by a vote of 7-1. A petition to b~y two FM radios, one each for the boys' and girls; lounges, was submitted to the council. The president of the Council reported that there. w~re approximately 135 names on the petition. He a~ked the perm1ss1on of the Council to appoint a committee to 0 ?~ mto the matte~ and _c onfer with the Administration on the poss1bihty of the coun~1l buying the radios. He appointed Ray Mechak, John Burak and himself on the committee. The committee will give a re~ort at the ?ext student council meeting t o be held next Monday evenmg at 7:30 m the Chase Hall lounge. · ! Beacon 6ff'ice Chase Lounge 0 eo1'1•ege orgaruza ' •· t. 1Qns . . !l'ecogmzcu_ . . ~.:i b y th e s' t uden, t... Co unc1·1 : Student Head Advis~r Mr. Alfred Groh Mr. James Langan Mr. Edward Manley It seemed strange to attend one meeting of the student counucil Kirby 306 Rosemary Zuckoski Mr. Charles Henderson which wasn't interrupted by men jumping up and trying to shout down Choral Chase Theatre Eugene Repotski Mr. Julius Spiro Economics their op.p onents, students bringing all sorts of trivial gripes, and clubs' . ¥r. John Riley representatives giving everyibody a hard time. Last monday's meeting IRC Chase Lounge Charles Hailstone Mr. Hugo Mailey Chase Lounge Edward Burtsavage Dr. Lenore Ward · of the Student Gouncil which was held at 7 :30 in Chase Hall lounge, Pre Med Shoemaker 205 Aurthur Spengler Miss Martha Silst!th ran off with comparative ease and dispatch. Although there were Spani sh French Shoemaker Clem Waclawski Dr. Catherine Fehrer 1 barely , enough members for a quorum, the council accomplished more ·German Shoemaker Carl Dudek Mr. Elwood Disque in the two hour meeting on Monday night than they ever did in threii Thespians Chase Theatre Nelson Nelson Mr. Alfred Groh Lettermen Chase Lounge J iwk J osephs . Mr. George Ralston meetings .b efore. •Yearbook Stoddard Hall Eleanor Krute Mr. Alfred Groh Dr. Farley attended the meeting of the council and .informed them Manuscript Shoemaker Robert Miller Dr. Mary Craig of .s ome changes that the Board of Directors founud necessary to ma:ke Beta Gamma Chi Girls L ounge Miriam Golight ly Miss Betty J . H arker . . . Polish P CH Casimir KQ'Pko Mr. C onstantine S_ymonolewicz m tuition, policy and administrat ion. First, the tuition will be raised ' M. 1:.t · B d Cha seTheatre Reese Pelton Mr. Geor g e Ralston · h $200 b • • . 1 1 ary an t o a s t ra1g t eg mnmg m the Fall Sem ester . Second, the Student Beacon Press Beacon Office Robert Mikulewicz Mr. Alfred. Groh Activities fund will not be completely in the hands of the Student .Psychology 164 -S . River Albert Sitratton Dr. Catherine Dominguez Council, _b ut will be directed by a committee whom Dr. Farley will Che_m istry Conyngh~m 104 Aloysius Swi~ h Dr. Elizabeth Beynon • choose. The raise in, tuition is the result of increased c'o sts in prac- _s_o_c_1o_l_o_g_y_______C_h_a_s_e_L_o_u_n_g_e______H_o_w_a_r_d_M _a_r_v_e_l_le_____M _r_._C_o_n_s_t_a_n_t1_ ·n_e_~~y_m_-_on_ol_e_w_i_c_z_ tically every phase of the college. Dr. Farley explained that the $200 will include tuition, library fees, yearbook and student activity funds. Any ,s tudent carrying a normal course for hi,s field will pay the same tuition. Dr. Farley added that the cost fqr each individual hour will be raised from $10 to $12.50, · By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI Beacon Accounting 1s ~ ' Meeting Place Collis Promis·es Guild Cards Joseph Collis, city ed1tor of the Wilkes-Barre Record, is going to see that journalism ,s tudents of W!hlk~is College g et associ-ate m emberships in the News paper Guild. Mr. CoUi-s, international 'vice-president of the Guild, discussed plans for m embership with the students on Wednesday afternoon when he spoke to them in the Shoemaker building. An _associate membership in the organization, which is concerned about journali,sm students and wants to see that they · get along, would cost three dollars. The bearer who would r eceive the guild report would be entitled to attend guild m eetings. The a-s sociate membership, more or Jess a courtesy membership, brings the worudng members of the ~raft closer to journalism students. Inexperienced r eporte,s now s:tart a t salaries from $35 to $~ 0 a week, according to Collis, and experienced r eporters wiU s oon ,b e · r eceivin g $100.00 weekly. "We have h i d some ,r ough ,g-o ing .in the past and we will probably have some rough going in, the future, but we have made considerable progress." This is one of the statements the city editor made to the students when he discussed the Newspaper Guild and newspaper work in general. Henry Anderson John G0;och I 9AF£T't'-fl·R5T ANO NO REGRETS.' DO YOUR PART/ AID JNfM~ P~EVENTION . or I .fl.CC\ ott{fS .. AFTER EXERCISE REFRESH YOURSELF ·coHfa described his job as cit y e ditor with a staff which •u suaUy cons ist s of nine or ten reporters. He stated that ordinarily rthe ,p resses at the Record office are ready to roll aibourt 1 :50 :in the morning. On Sunday they operate ' with a mini'T housands of d~eased judges·, lawyers, and members .0 f juries stir- · mum staff oi about five reporters . red and then !abor1ously rol_led· over in their final resting place, as the Fres~man Tr1bun_al ~or t r ying violators of the Freshmen regulwtions Mobile telephone units are a held its first session m the Science Theatre. coming thing in police ,r eporting, Judge Ches,ter Knapich presided --:,.-· - - - - - - - - - - - - ing, by the way in which Co!Hs over the court and while laughter utes later. talked, and have ,become an im.and crys of "Bring on the hairJudge Knapich was in an excep- :portant factor in spot news in that cuts" ?rif~ed from the top rows of tionally lenient mood during the the re_porter is in touch with tlte the scientific emporium from mem- trial of the three offenders and bers of the Wilkes College Letter- Miss Babcock f 6und herself faced city desk' as soon as he picks the men's Club assumed their new rolls with the problem of giving four pho.n e up. Ther e are many things of defenders of the campus law. addresses in front of the King's going on in n E:wspaper work which Only three of the four violators Colleg e students. 'T he speech never are in the experi mental phase, one showed up for ,t he session-while came off. of which the New York Time's is ~he rest, of freshman class decided The second offender, Joe Des- experimenting with and that is t):le ~t wasn t the most healthy thing chak, had the ,b ook thrown at him facsimile m achine. A fli ck of the · ~n . the w_orld to be found in the vie- and a s a penalty had to provide the button w:ill give the u ser his mornmity of a place, wher e freshmen Wilkes Lunch Club with music were ,considered the finest products from 12 to 12 :30 every day last ing n ews paper. Such an operation, according to Co!Hs, w.ill reof the· human race. week. quire more r eporters because of t he The first offender to be led into Dick Script was the t hird violatth~ improvised courtroom was or of freshme n reg ulations and for coverage of a lo.nger period of · Shirley Babcock, a cute lit tle car- s everal minutes was in a rather time. Installati-orr of this me chan rot-topped· lassie who at first seem- difficult spot after the Judge gave ism would be more -b en eficial where ed a bit timid, but later carved him hi's choice -o f either taking a the:re are la rge crowds of people. herself a loophole in the book of paddling or receiving a haircut. He and city editor CoHis thinks that freshman regulations t hat had wisely chose the former arid missed this wi11 make t he famous Amer~ros ecuting Attorney aJck F eeney having his locks s horn. IOTTlED UNDER AUTHORITY OP THE COCA-COLA COMPANY 1Y ican n ews boy a thing of the past . m a ra~~r precarious position. But The defense attorney, Paul COCA.COLA BOTfLING CO., Inc., 141 Wood St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. the position was used by Mr. Fee- Thomas, was in a rather slumberney as a stepping stone to the ver- some mood and confined his three BEACON MEETING © 1948, The Coca°Cola ·compah'y diet of guilty -that was ·b roug.h t in examinations of witnesses to. a by the eight.,man jury several min- triple, "The defense 'rests". MONDAY · AT NOON TRIBUNAL SENTENCES THREE FRESMEN FOR VIOLATIONS �7 Friday, March 12, 1948 WILKES COULEGE BEACON Gedye Predicted Czech Crisis TRIBUNAL HIGHLIGHTS By JACK REESE The story behind what happened last week in Czechoslovakia when the Communists of Russia took over the government is described clearly and emphatically by G. E. R. Gedye in the Feb. 28, 1948 issue -0f THE NATION magazine. The article, "Behind the Struggle for Czechoslovakia," was written by Gedye, Eastern European correspondent for the London· Daily Herald, from Prague on Feb. 10. Gedye begins the article with the self-explanatory sentences, "To tp.e average Czech the most mportant thing about Russia is that when Chamberlain and Daladier brought about the destruction of the First Republic at Munich, Stalin offered to support the abandoned Czechs if they would defy Hitler. That made more impression than the Soviet treaty with Germany, which Russia observed until it was itself attacked and which secured Hitler against the dreaded 'two-front war' and enabled him to launch destruction on the world within· a few days of its signature." The jury fintls Frsehmen Shirley Babcock and Joe Deshak guilty. Although there existed friendly relations between the Czechs and Babcock's original penalty (a speech at King's) never came off. }lo~ · Russia, resistaince against Com- Deshak see below. munist control was stronger in Czechoslovakia than in any other Eastern European nation. "The logical deduction was that the future lay with the Communist .p arty, and many people acted accordingly. But when the nonCommunist '.Parties made it dear that being tied to Rus,s ia need not deter them from resisting communism at home, there was a fresh reaction. The opportunitists who had rallied to the Communists fell away, the Communist prospects· for the general elections of May, 1948, began once more to decline." Here was where the Communist leader, Premier Goittwald, and Deputy Premier Zdenek Fierlinger, pro-Rus·s ian chief of the Social Democrats, decided to try to beat the issue. They issued a statement signed by themselves and two other 1J eaders of each party in th e absence from Prague of other prominent Socialists who were de fini,tely opposed to fusion with the Communists. Such an act was without authority because they had not consulted their party execUJtives. When some Communist propaganda posters indicated that it was · fu!lion, immediately a I wave of indignation swept from within the I r{Lnk and file of the Socialists. Freshman violator Joe · Deshak does a bit .of his da~ly accordion Communist action against Slo 0 playing for Wilkes <linen;. vak Democraits began with the discovery of the. "Zilina ,p lot" on September 16. This was supposed to · have been a ,plan ' to assassinate 'President Benes on his · visit to Slovakia. At the end of -September, the "Bratis\ava plot" was uncovered, in which Diurcansky, a ifugi,ti,ve fascist, was impli~a,ted. It appears that Durc@nsky attempted to establish a network of infor.mrution and resistance posts within the country. The "Sidor p!O'f;" was a third incident, but of ill-O important or serious consequence. Gedye concludes his article with an intelligent and opinionated prediction which \}ast week turned out to be a reality. He writes, "The next few weeks are .Jikely to be the most c,ritical in the history of the Second Republic, since every one knows that th e Communi sts will not take their setback at Brno and Bra tislava lying down. Well -before rthe_May elections they will certainly strike at their opponents; no one knows how or Pi ctured above, from left to right are Tri bunal mem bers Walter where. One finds the Czech Social Hendershot, H enry Heineman, Kenneth Widdall, George Lewis. Democrats, the Slovak Social Democi:ats, and tl-ie Slovalc , Democrats rather surprised at their own tem- to disrupt the 'other parties and the out Socialist cooperation the Comerity and inclined to deprecate government coalition. People are n' unists would be a minority, and di•s cus,s ion of it. The Communists anxiouSl!y wondef ing just what the Socialists, although not preare well aware of this state of mind Gottwald had in mind when he pared to refuse general cooperaand encourage it by equivocal hints recently threatened that "adminis- tion, seem .now to realize that they in speeches· and in the press, pres- trative action" might have to be themselves set limits and exact a sure in the factories and efforts taken against recalcitrants. With- price for it." Frosh Dick Script _stands (though seated) on trial before Judge Knapich. Script was found guilty. · Given choice of haircut) or paddling, he selected paddling ( see below). Barber 1/c Henry Heineman looks disgruntled at having to apply his efforts to the other end of the violator. AssistaJts hang on. I Tribunal Judge Knapiah gets a shoe shine as accordion player wearily plug.s away. �Friday, M.a:roh 5, 119~ WILKES COLLEGE. BEACON 8 CAMPUS HICiHLICiHTS H.A. WHITEMAN' VIS~S/1Pl' & by Ted Wolfe Wilkes will have a bargain day deluxe not long frqm now, and the main attraction will be dances. The April Showers Ball is scheduled for April 9, and the Polish Club has set aside April 11 for their dance. Both affairs will take place at the same hours, the same place (Admir-a l Stark Ballroom), and will feature the same -orchestra (J,ack Melton), but the Lettermen have set a price of $2. 50, and the Polish Club $1.50. It follows that by waiting two days, students can save $1.00, and in this day and age, who wouldn't? Money is scarce, and bargains are even more so. CO. INC. Wholesale Paper and Stationery ~ . HIT T~S LAZARUS FOR SMART COLLEGE CLOTHES RECORD- CENTER T·H'Ec@HUB All The Newest Popular Recordings By Your Favorite Artists ..,.,.'!I 11.•111 :uo ■ nz • ■ aos . Wilkes-Barre, Pa. FOR -YQU:R So. Main St., Wilkes-Barre LAZARAS LOWER FLOOR 1 • • • • (The following conversation was overheard between two Wilkes students.) Student A: "Wilkes is going to organize a bar." Student B: •~Good! I never have enough time to walk all the way up to Nick'-s Long Bar for a drink between ·classes." Student A: "It's not that kind of bar, stupid. This bar concerns law, it's a legal bar." , Student B: "You better not let Nick hear that. He runs a legal bar, too." Student A: ,'Of course he does, but a legal bar is for lawyers." Student B: "What's wrong, ain't Nicks' good enough for them?" :Student A: "Of course it's good enough for them, but that's not what I mean. You'd better see Mr. Mailey." • • * • Vince Macri, hardfisted BEACON reporter who does ,p ublicity for the Spanish Club, says, "I've never been to Cuba, but I know enough about it to be governor of the place." • • • • The Thestpians' production MINOR MIRACLE. was staged twice last week. The play is a story of the hardships endured by four men .adrift in a life raft, destitute and without hope of being rescued. As one person remarked, "They must have been Democraj)s." * * • * Practical joker's sign on the skeleton in the Biological - Building: 'This man eats at the Wilkes College Cafeteria. Please, no comments! • * • * * BEACON feature writer Bob Mikulewicz, who did the "job" J n the French Club'-s Cabaret Party, is pictured on the bulletin board with a knife protruding from ,h is anatomy, and the caption, "Beacon critic". Says writer Mikulewicz, "They slay me." * * * * , The new gymnasium will compete with the pool table for patrons. Observed ·one cue.;ball artist, . "Now maybe the pool table won't ·be so crowded. Only by squqezing through the crowd, chinning myself on a cue stick, wrestling some .g uy for the rack, and bringing my own cueballs do I get a chance to use the table. The new gym is definitely a boon to the world of billiards." * * * * A new twist to the practice of students' bringing their own lunch to school is th_e fact that Biology ·students bring their own fish but for study purposes, not for nourishment, according to ,t he potential scien. tits._ That's. rather risky busine&s during the present food situation, isn't it? For the fish, that is. * * * * ~Question: "What do you think of the NO CORSAGE rule for the · forthcoming April Showers Ball?" Answer: "I 'Should be happy when my father's a florist ?" .Q : "Your father's a florist?" A : "He supplies my coffee money." Q : "The rule would affect you indirectly, then?" A: "No corsages, no coffee." Q: "What of thEI other poor vets?" A : "Their fathers should be florists." Q: "But not everyone can be a flori st ." A : "Details, details." Q: "Can't you give up your coffee," A: "What, and fall asleep in class?" Q: "Details, details." * * * * STUDENT REGISTER_,ZELD~ KLEIN, "Antigone" of that play, has flown to Germany to marry Norman Weiss, former Kingston resident. While in E~rope, Zelda will continue her education in Switzerland ... Council member ED BOYLE' has a pugilistic record unknown to many. Boyle ranked · in the bracket of Mickey Doyle, Lou Ambers, and others, during -the early 30's ... MiARIGUERlTE GOOD A Y, Hollywood's newest local find, , is an ex-BUJC drama student. There is No Substitute For QUALITY FRANK CLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street . ww~ 0~ ke , Chesterfield 1 5111,0av . TOBACCO FAIMEISI ,aOMINENl h" k it's a good cigarette. . h terfield. I t in "I smoke Cl ~ood tobacco flavor. d ercentage of ,ny It has a rea M er.s buy a goo P When they "Liggett & uf ripe, sweet tob~~c;\,ay the top besttobacco;•;;";ob~cco they want f e . II - AotA ~ see a baske . ,, A price·tO get it. ; .J. ER VAMCE'tVILLE, M, c. 1,aoM,. s1111s OF STATEMENTS J 7 / ~ --:.": tOIIACCO fARIA • Frank Parkhurst, Inc. * General Insurance * Miners Nat'I Bank Bldg. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. · ESTERFIELD ~;LWAYS MILDER illETTER TASTING @OOLER SMOKING Copyright 1948, LICGnT I< MYW 'l'.oaMlCO Co. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 March 12th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 March 12 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/326d6ab998c33f0612819ae90ed98f1e.pdf b4b326dbaa516717b3e3500966790487 PDF Text Text IIJ!i Vol.___2, No. 2. Friday, March 5, 1948 WILKES COLLE.GE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. LETIERMEN SELECT DATE FOR APRIL SHOWERS BALL APRIL 9 SET Marilyn Broadt Star In Next To Thespian Play Mr. Alfred Groh, director of Jack ''Chippy" Josephs, Pre-s i- the ·Co-Chairmen have announced dent of the Wilkes Lettermen's . that again, "NO CORSAGES" will Chase Theatre, has announced that Club has announced that commit- be the rule. They added, neverthe- Marilyn Broadt was given the part tees have been appointed and final less, that the girl-s will have flowplans are being prep.ared for the ers to add to their beauty-compli- of Tracy Lord, lead role in the Thespians' new production THE Secpnd Annual April Showers Ball ments of the Lettermen's Club. to be held •on Friday, April 9, at PHILADELPHIA STORY, which Joe Savitz, Chairman of the the Admiral Stark Ballroom in the is an account of the upper crust of Ticket c'ommittee, stated that Hotel Sterling. Philadelphia's social world. tickets are being distributed and Jack Feeney and Henry Collins, Although a newcomer to the Co-Chair'men of the Affair, stated are available from any member of campus, Marilyn brings with her that Jack Melton's Orchestra will the Lettermen's Club. provide the music for what they The committees and their chair- the acting experience ,s he received feel, promises to be the ou:tstand- man, appointed by President Jos- on the stage at Frty Fort High ing ball of the year. Jack Melton's ephs, are, Ticket Committee; Joe Scohol. While there, she played in Orchestra ,p layed at the April Savitz, •Chairman; Joe Danilowicz, Showers Ball held at Irem Temple John ·G lowacki, Joe Swartwood, 'Junior Miss', 'A Date With Judy', Country Club last year. Danny Norman; Decorations, and several one act plays. The feature attraction of this Geovge Lewis and Kenneth WidMarilyn is the sister of Beverly year's April Showers Ball will be dall, Co-Chairmen; John Moss, Broadt, a former Wilkes graduate the crowning of some beautiful B,ill Davenport, Sam Elias, Edward who was secretary of the Thespiand outstanding Wilkes coed as Burtsavage, Don Casey, Jack the Colonels' Queen by the Letter- Reese, Henry Supinski and Gerard ans' during the i946-47 school men. Joe Danilowicz, -Chairman of Washko; Floor Committee; Lewis year. Beverly made a good showthe committee on selecting the Jones, Chairman; Jack Vale, Walt- ing in "The Taming of the Shrew", queen, said that plans to have the er Henders:hot, Henry Heineman, and it is expected that Marilyn will entire club ,p articipate in the John Florkiewicz, Francis Pinkowchoosing of the queen are • com- ski; Publicity, , orbert Olshefski, make an equally good .appearance ~ a n d"-~.J-1:,e, p:tesented •to the ,Chairman, ~RQbert -:fyl.i,)mlewicz, Bill .in , The Philadelph~ Story. club .~.tits next meeting: . Johns, "I:~ Teresinski, Melvin Bar:.. • i'.aul Thomas ' will appear( in the ·:N .t er ·the hearty approval re- ry; Program Committee, Paul play as Mike Connor, a hard boiied ceived. from the male students last Thomas, Chairman, Jack Kloeber, magazine eporter Ruth Richards year, . on the Lettermen's . Club's Bill Harvey, Marion .Smith, Clay. . r . . pla~r to ease the financial problem ton Karembe1as and Gerald Muns will take th e role of ~iz, .;the equalby' r10t haying to pay for cor,s ages, zing. ly hal'd boiled sob sister. With the exception of a few parts, the Thespii:fns report that Accounting Club Schedule Released Plans Activities By Choral Club For Semester Lectures by local Certified Publie Accountants, accounting machine demonstrations and field trips to local business firms to study ac: counting methods, are some of the plans of the Accounting Club for the current -semester. The club, organized July 15, :J-947, proposes to give its members an insight into the practical side of business before they ·graduate from college. The club has been active in bringing in local businessmen and t~king field trips in the past and the club officers hope that the members will continue to show an interest in the activities this semester. J-o hn b. Gooch is president of the club, Raymond Smith, treasurer; and Frank J. Wheeler, secretary. The faculty advisors are M.r . \ James Laggan and Mr. Edward J. Manley. The Choral Club of Willkes College held its first rehearsal of the semester last week at which time it announced a tentative schedule for the current term. The Club's agenda includes an assembly program, a radio program, an outdoor concert, and participation in the graduation exercises. The Club has also expressed the hope that . they will be a):>le to present a concert in the Irem Temple sometime in the spring. ' Officers of the Club are: President, Rosemary Zukoski; VicePresiden~, Leon Gilbert; -SecretaryTreasurer, Janet A. Rogers; Librarian, Robert Levine. The Club will continue to meet on Tuesdays at 11 A. M. in ·mrby 306, and will also arrange two other meeting t imes throughout the week. Leaving one of her English cl:asses resterday, Dr. Mary E. Craig, head of the College English , iD epartment, fell on an icy pavement anµ broke a wrist. Dr. Craig was 'taken to the Mercy Hospital :where she remain~ ed for the night. She will return to her h~me this morning. LOT PURCHASED The hopes and desires of many of this college's sports enthusiasts to someday see a gymnasium on the school's campus moved a step closer to realization last week with the announcement by Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of Wilkes College, that tentative arrangements have been made for the erection of a lat,g e gymnasium on South Franklin Sheet. Present plans call for work on the new structure to begin sometime in the -s pring. The Wilkes ,g ymnasium is at present in the blueprint stage acco'r ding to George Raliston, Athletic Director. The site of the new athletic hall will be on South Franklin Street, between South and Ross Streets. T,h e lot was purchased from the YMHA, which planned to build a new "Y" there until it acquired the Shoemaker property on South River street. Architects have drawn-up plans, which are now on the desk of Dean Ralston. The building will be a · two _. isutfY affair, 175 feet long and 100 feet wide. Space has been ,provided for casting has been n~arli.' completed. · Through Mr. Grohs affiliation with the Little Theater Group, arrangements have been satisfactorily concluded for the Thespian Club to purchase some surplus flats from the Little Theater . These larger flats will be usP-d to replace the smaller ones which were at Chase Theater, but are useless at the Irem Temple. Mrs. Hazel Hart, me)nber of the faculty, will assist Mr. Groh as technical adv,isor. Thespians ._Repeat 'M.1nor·M.1ra~.'le' J ' either offices or a wrestling room on the first floor, front. Dressing rooms for both -W ilkes and visiting teams will be ,p rovided for in the rear of the building, with the men's dressing room on the first floor and women's on the second. Ralston estimated the cost of the proposed building at $,150,000, but due to rising building costs, stated that it may be slightly more. He emphasized the fact that all funds must he available, before' construction of the new Wilkes building begins. He also pointed out that the entire physical education program at Wilkes will be conducted there. The new constructi9n may be completed by the start of the next football season. With this building all the difficulties and hardships which confronted the Athletic De.p artment in the past in trying .to make the proper faciities available for the teams will · be alleviated. It is hoped too that the gymnasium will · ,provide incentive for· m-0t e participation in the Athl'etic Program in both Boys and Girls _athletic activities. POLI-SH CLUB Life· of Schubert TO RECEIVE Film To Be NEW ADVI.SOR s Shown Tonight l A tea ¥1d reception, sponsored by the Polish Club as a formal welcome to their new advisors, Dr. St anko Vujica and Dr. Thaddeus Mitana, will be held on Sunday. March 7, at 3:00 in Chase Lounge. Mary Glowacki, serving in the capacity of hostess, will pour, and Casimir Kopk9, president of the club, will welcome the guests. Dr. Konstantine.Symnqlewicz will introduce the new advisors. Two Polish films, Studies of Chopin, and Modern Art in Poland, will be shown . The latter will Schubert's ·Serenade, and \he Affairs of Pierre, two French films, will be presented tonight in ·the new Science Theatre b y the French Club, it was recently announced by Clem Waclawski, president of the c.lub. There will be two showings of the films, one at 8 and the other at 9:39. Schubert's Serenade, a story of the life of the great composer, fea,. tures some of his .g reatest music. The cast includes Lilli11in Harvey and Louis J ourvet. The French language will be translated in English captions. The -s hort, The · Affairs of Pierre, is a comedy of errors in American colleges in ·the teaching of the French language ' ii.nd pr-0mises to be hilariously ent~rtaining. Minor Miracle, a prfze-winning one act pJ.ay, was staged last night be accompanied by a commentary in Chase Theatre by the. Thespians byy Dr. Irena Piotrowski. for the second ' tim'e M'ithiljl the The club is currently conducting · past wee k . Th e Pl!lY •was given a membership drive and· students before a group of fa:c,u lth memdesiring to join the club are espehers and their gue.s ts. ·, . . . . · . · The program . :beg_ll.n with a:n in- c1ally mv1ted to attend this affair, . · formal inspection of lighting, stage which is open toall students of equipment, ·dressing and rehearsal : wi\kes. rooms, and make-up departm,ents: Felicia Czarnecki is chairman of · Albin Auckerland add alfred Col.; ' th th mer were on hand to exil'lain lighte _cmm'.ttee a~angmg e t~a. · ing .intricacies. She is bemg assisted by Jean ZalT,he inspection wai; followed by ata, Nellie Bernatski, Helen RoPlans for a trip to Ouba, sponthe play which stah-ed Sheldon manick, Kay Mazur, .Stanley Kosored by the Spanish Club, and Fried, Ted Wa:rakomski, David wallski, Joseph Chupka, a n d open to all ,s tudents of Wilkes · ColJones, and Evan Sorber. Minor lege, I:iave been announced by Miss Miracle i,s a study of faith and Pet,er Zawatski. Martha J. Silseth, head of · the . human conflict in four men who S-panish · Department. All Pre-Law students, or those ai;e adrift in a life raft without interested in the study -o f law, are 'food, or hope of being rescued. BEACON MEETING MONDAY The tour is scheduled to begin on Mitrch 2'7 and the travelers will requested to get in contact with ' Their reactions to the unknown AT NOON return on April 3. The trip to Mr. Hugo v. Mailey, Ralph Carey, form ~he plot of ·t~e story. Both Miami, Florida will be made by last mght's and Fri<U!,y's performor Joe Savitz, on or before Wed-· There will be a meeting of the train, and the last lap of the jourances were well attended. nesday, March 10. The Thespians report that they BEACON Staffs Monday at noon. ney will be made by plane. A limit of 50 students has been Pl.ans are - being formulated for intend to pre15ent .several of these Students interested in joing, the the organization of a Barristers one act plays throughout the staffs should attend this meeting. set. Reservations must be · made with Miss Silseth not later than Fo1 um to act as ~ clearing-house present semester and plans are Those students unable to attend at March 19. The price of the tour. is for the dissemination of pertinent now underway for ·t he next one, information relative to the under- the title of which will be released noon may come into' the BEACON $185, ,including train f!lre, reservations, meals, and tips. office any time M-0nday. at a later date. taking of the legal profession. WILl(ES BAR Dr. Craig Injured TO ORGANIZE ·In Fall On Ice I Wilkes Gymnasium To Be Built On Franklin Street Soon 0 Latest spanJS •h Club Plans Ca]l FOr T •'. TOCUba . rip �2 Friday, March 5, 1948 Henry W. Anderson Editor-in-Chief J ose.ph Purcell · Thomas J. Moran Business Manager Sports Editor Robert T. Mikulewicz Norbert S. Olshefski Features Editor News Editor Vincent 'Macri Frank Eiwaz Club News Editor ·Circulation Manager Thomas J. Moran, Dominic Yanchunas 'Photographers In Passing By Robert Mikulewic:i STORY OF THE · MEN OF TiHE SEVEN'fli AIR FORCE ONE DAMNED ISLAND AFTER ANOTIHER (T,h e Saga of the Seventh), by Clive Howard and Joe Whitley, Chapel Hill, the University of North Ca~lina Press, 1947. . . ·Th··s is the .s tory of . the 7th Air Force from Pearl Harbor until •the end of the war. It is the story of the, "little guy", w{th some praise Features Staff ' Ted Wolfe, Reese E. Pelton, Edward J. Wasilewski, Gene Bradley, for the "brass", the ones tha't rated praise. Many times during the Pacific War th'ere appeared in the newsClayton· Bloomburg Garfield Davis, Jack Reese, Don Lennon papers ' back home, War Department Commli:niqlies th~t _ca~ed a line ' News Staff , at the close o~ the message, " .... .... of' our aircraft missmg. . !n One Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Maylock, Margot Golin, E>amned Island After Another, the authors take the reader behmd the George Brody, Edythe Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, scenes of that cheerles·s line of print. They tell the experient e of the Don Williams, Reed Lowrey men who flew,. their names, the names. of their planes and how some men were lucky and how others pushed their luck too f.ar. Thi-s is also the story of the less glamorous phases of the Pacific War, of the men who ~ere stationed for months on little hunks of rock ~nd coral called atolls. Bits of land so small and barren that a man could see the end of his world drop off into ,salt water in w'hich ever By EDWARD J. WASILEWISKI direction he might look, or he could walk to the end of that World in ten minutes. . · The recent and unprecedented tide of students attending and ONE DAMNE,D ISLAND AFTER ANOTHER deals in names such awaiting entrance into colleges and universities throughout the nation asi John~ton, Palmyra, Canton, Baker. Fumg uti, Tarawa, Makin,. Kwahas elicited widespread interest in many quarters - and alarm in jalein,, Eniwetok, Guam, Saipan, Iwo Jima, names that, early m the some! war, ,s ent people · back home scurrying to their Atla·s to ,s ee where the Most people would consider these youthful aspirations for higher action was taking place. education laudable and a credit to the country. However, there are Those little spits of land were the road to Tokyo, each one was a many, including ,p rominent people in the fields of education, business bloody milestone that ,h ad to be passed; this book tells of each step, and public life, who feel that the supply 9f candidates for the pro- the careful planning that sometimes broke down and had to be pulled fessions and whit~ollar jobs will far exceed the demand for them. through by prayers, sweat, fighting. prayeiis and a few more prayers. This situation, we believe, will cause severe disturbances in the r!'he authors of ONE DAMNED ISLAND AFTER ANOTHER, historic proportion between manual and white collar workers. Clive ~oward and Joe Whitley were there, they , saw it happen and · T,h e concern expressed by the commander of the· American Legion they ,p ut .d own what they saw, bµt. the authors let themselves fall into r~ently, about finding jobs for the two million veterans now attending a rot in the first part of the book and never make any effort to reach school, illustrates this kind of thinking. level ground, They wave the fl,a g and beat the patriotic drum too .loudWith the main body of students arriving at the graduation stage 1y. These soldiers, as Howard and Whitley _wrote about them, were now, the prdblem becomes more and more pressing. Disillusionment, never afraid, they were alrways ·"spoilin' for a f;ig,ht", and more than loss of morale, and most important of all, loss of faith and respect in eager to be on any assignment regardless of the odds. " our free, democratic institutions and government - may be the lot If when reading ONE DAM;NED ISLAND A?DER ANO'Ill~ER, of many a hopeful graduii:te striving for social success and career the re~der wili ta:ke the superman propoganda with a grain of salt, security. the book will be exciting and in some instances very revealing to read. Democracy and our free enterprise system are on tria~ before' There are in the book facts that prove we were not fast asleep in the a world of despairing socialism --and a watchful commums~! ~f Pacific prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. The islands that prowe as a people neglect our most precious asset, namely, the mtelh-- vided the bases for our "leap-frog" campaign later in the war, had gence of our young people - we are certainly doomed to failure and been surveyed earlier to determine wihether these spots. of land could regimentation. be used for airfields. Civilization through the world is in the grip· of vast epochiD espite the failing of trying to be too dramatic and to show the making changes. The swift advance of science and technology in the American soldier as a fearless fire-spitting ,p erson, this book is a factual fields of atomic fission, electronics, mass production techniques and the account of the 'Pacific War and the part the 7th Airforce played in it. like, have posed baffling problems for our slower moving social institutions of family, government, and even religion. And this is not all, for we are also witnessing a titanic, world-wide struggle of ideoold peculiar answers. logies: between those who uphold the freedom and dig~ty of _the Feelzwell heard a pencil being individual and that of the all powerful state. This situation is • 1 tapped gently agaii:ist a chair. causing ad<litional social dislocations due to the instability of many Automatically he recognized the governments, ,some of which are overturned suddenly, with the condots and dashes of the Morse sequent difficulties and confusion · of an entirely new regime. code. Several students were "talkIt is this sort f a world, which the graduate with sheepskin in Professor· Herkimer V. Feelzwell ing" to tea.ch others in what the hand and high hopes for the future will step into. was administering the final ex- professor thought was at least an But that graduate is not the lamb in the woods, as it would first amination in Exeter Decorating original manner. Rather cl~ver in appear. His capacity for flexibility and adaptability has been ably 101. The examination was the fact. Feelzwell's thoughts, or perhaps demonstrated by his superb performances under the most trying con- same old process which had been ditions of depression and war. He has also shown that once he has repeated year after year. H. V. F. one should say thought (only one at a time trickled through the properly understood the situation, he can be c9unted , on to do the job stood around, bored stiff, while Feelzwellian mind wMch was decthe students regurgitated the inat hand with determination, resource and dispatch. And above all orated like a Victorian living ,h e has the priceless gifts of a spirit of give and take, and a sound formation Feelzwell had read to room), still sought something with them from his outline. The marksense of humor which is buoyant in times of fortune, as well as in the ing of the papers consisted in find- which to occupy itself for the next stress of adversity. . ing the errors the students had hour. What vital matter in the The nation's .leadership today, in every phase of life should pre- made in transcribing the material field of exterior decorating needed pare itself to extend the hand of welcome to a ready and willing from his lectures to their notes to the attention of the expert? The youth. It must ta,ke our youth into its confidence! It must be. pre- the examination ·blue hooks. Feelz- cigarette~butt-on~steps problem ? well's lectures fitted the time-hon- No, that situation was normal. pared to share the 1burden of responsibility! And they are .great " An enlightened leadership can do much to provide opportunities ored definition of a college lecture Butts were everywhere. Professorial beards ? No, that problem for the vast potential of creative and productive genius of oilr college well. '.' A. college lecture is a pro- had been shorn of its more intercess whereby the subject matter of and university graduates. For these are the real bulwark of demthe course gets from the lecturer's esting effects. The bulletin boards? ocracy. notes onto the pages of the stud- Any bulletin board ? Ah, yes. Yes Only by the concerted action of combining the experience ~~£ ent's notebooks without passing indeed! those who have proven their mettle, with the energy and ·z eal of through the head of either lecturFeelzwell had been noticing the youth, on a voluntary. basis, can we guarantee the heritage of our er or student". bulletin boards, those collectors of ciitizens in our American way of life, through greater freedoms and Professor Feelzwell paced slowly hieroglyphics, cluttered beyond any expanding production. back and forth across the front of real usefulness. Only the other exam.i nation hall. How to day H. V. F. had found a notice -------------:---_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_:-_-_-_-_-_-,...-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_;_-_-_-_-~ the pass the time auring f.inal exam- on a Kirby bulletin board posted inations had always been a""Prob- by Professor Nicholson announcing lem to him. As a young instructor that Nicholson would not meet his he had several times read over the class on Monday. The notice was examination questions and try to · undated 'but Professor Nicholson School and Office recall the answers but that prac- departed Kirby's halls shortly tice had made him so confused he after V-J day. Supplies had given it up years ago. In one of his studies of the For the fun of seeing what pecu- problem Feelzwell had examined GIFTS .AND liar answers some students could the six largest bulletin boards on think up Feelz.well had learned to campus and had found that on each STATIONERY read lips. He had spent many only one notice was not particuamusing examinatin periods watch- larly covered by some other paper. ing students whisper questions and That single uncovered notice was Wilkes-Barre. Pa. answers to each other. But lip the last one posted. He discovered, WilkeswBarre, Pa. reading had lost its appeal. The furthermore, that the boards had students whispered only the same an average of five thumb tacks Are We Educating For Failure? Feelzwell Busy Grading Exams ---- . DEEMER & CO. :BISCUIT CO. * apiece. The great number of pos- . ters, announcements, letters from the deans, and personal notes tha;t . each tack held did attest to a certain amount of cleverness on the part of Winkesonians. The Morse code 'senders were still busy. Feelzwell decoded without thinking. "What is two times two?" "Six." "We been dou'blecrossed. This is not exam we swiped." "Faculty all croo~s.," :'Ro.ger.n 1. Students who had finished t:h e examination bega.;n to 'strag_g lA from the room. A few fiau se'd 'to polish the . old apple by remarking to Feelzwell that they thought the final to be a · very fair exam, .th:a:t they had enjoyed the course, that Feelzwell was a good teacher, and . such items of assorted guff. .Each time H. V. F. spoke with a studerit the audible vocal sounds thr-ough- . out· the room increased as des,p era te students made frantic efforts to obtain information from more desperate neighbors who didn't have the information either. When at last all the papers were in and the examinatio.p. was offlcially terminated, Feelz'Yell don-, ned his wraps, took the pile of examination papers, and prepared to leave. Before he could escape, however, into the room burkt Quincy X. Jydrczxski, C&F sophomore and top-flight . flea~brained eager beaver. "0~, Profess?r Feelzwell. I am so mterested m your course. I have come for my grade. Do you have the examinations graded yet?" Let us leave the professor as he replies. to Quincy in his most restramed man ner, and later · perfo,r ms the grading process. • . We join the professor for · one last moment as he posts the list of final marks. What a happy· moment it is for Feelzwell as he Jlears a corner of the bulletin board, fo:rees t h e ,thll:JI\:bt~k .,iv through fifty-seven layers of · paper and posts the list of grades so that it is the only sheet on the bulletin board not · partially or completely covered by others. There is No Substitute For QUALITY FRANK CLARK , Jeweler 63 South Main Street ,..- USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS CRAFTSMEN ENGRAVERS * 20 North State St. Phone 3-3151 HALF CIRCLE BARBECUE Pork, Beef and Ham Home Made Pi~s French Fries WEST END ROAD Near Plymouth Bridge George Marnary & Earl Wolfe, · Props. Student Owned and Student Managed �Friday, March 5, 1948 3 WILKES COIJLEGE BEACON ·• Over .150 Attend Second Sports Dinner Spring Grid Drills HENDERSHOT, FLORJ(lEWICZ For Wilkes Mav I AND GORGAS WIN TROPHIES AT LAST NIGHT'S BANQUET1 SPORTS BEACON By TOM MORAN I Beacon Sports Editor . IT WAS ACTUALLY A BANQUET Our good pal, Noah Webster, who has .done much to improve the usage of the English language, last night would have been mighty proud of his definition of banquet. The old master of the King's grammar tools says a banquet is, "A feast, often ceremonious and followed by s-p eeches." Last evening's shin-dig certainly was a feast. Instead of the usual miniature banquet plate which contains a sliver of milk horse, a teaspoonful of watery potatoes, 11 peas, a hard bun, and for a dessert a slice of strawberry on a eornfl.ake, tJhe Wilkes College Cateteria went all out and prepared one of the finest meals this depeartment has ev~r eaten. Mrs. ~rennan, head of the college eating emporium, produced a meal not fit for Kings, but for Colonels. The menu last night provided the ever~hungry athletes and their guests with huge helpings of mashed potatoes, roast turkey and dressing, pe~, salad. fruit cup, cake and ice cream, and coffee or milk. THREE ATHLETES SURPRISED The three trophies that went to members of the athletic teams at the banquet not only caught the second guessers by surprise, but found the ,r ecipient; of the presenta,t ions floundering for adjectives of gracious acceptance. · Walter Hendershot, winner of the first Beacon Sports Trophy, was named ".Outstanding Athlete of 1948 at Wilkes College" and no one was more surprised than Walt. This writer talked to Hendershot a few days b~ore the banquet and heard the 1946 and 1947 Wilkes tac.kle reel off 1Jbe names of three people whom he thought deserving -·of .the award. ' . . . The •~outstanding Athlete Trophy" was awarded on the basis of sportsmansliip, leadership, scholastic ability, and athletic ability. Hendershot fulfilled every requirement. He was outstanding during the past year on three teams, 'baseball, wl'estling, and' football. Bob• Gorg,as, who received the "Outstanding Lineman Trophy" was completely surprised. Gorgas, who could probably play with any college team in 1Jbe country, is a former all-schola~tic tackle from Hanover and was a member of the Wilkes teams for the past t;wo years. The "Outstanding Back Trophy" went to Jarrin' John l<'lorkiewicz, who played top-notch football for Wilkes during the past two .seasons. Fforkiewicz, a former Nanticoke gridder, was instrumental in bringing victory to Wilkes in many of the contests since the time this college first entered the grid drcle in 1946. •. 1 The decision made in all three cases was close. There were several candidates who qaulified for ~ach award and tJhe judges eliminated by the finest margin to arrive at . their decisions. ·BASEBALL TO ST ART SOON · ,. For the first time in the history of Wilkes College athletics, the Colonels' potential grid stars of the 1948 season will have a By TOM MORAN chance to loosen up the stiff Beacon Sports Editor joints for four weeks during the Over 150 athletes of Wilkes College and their guests, as well as spring football practice, which members of the radio and press, witnessed the awarding of three ~ill start May 1. trophies to outstanding school athletes last night at the second annual There are many obstacles which have to be overcome be- Wilkfa!s College Athletic Banquet held in the school cafeteria. Walter Hendershot, junior at the c_is Pin_kowski, Arthur Rice, Wilfore the plan is definitely set. The equipment, which was stored college · and participant in three, ha~ Rice, George ~us~, Joseph after the 1947' season, will have major sports at this institution Savitz, Henry Supmski, Joseph to be recalled early and the use was awarded the Beacon Sport~ Swartwood, Paul Thomas, Martin of the field, so as not to conflict _Trophy after being named "Out- Warmus, Gerrard ~asco, Robert Waters, Kenneth Widdall, Edward with baseball and softball teams, standing Athlete of the Year". must be obtained. The other two major awards, Witek, Francis Brokus, Donald Coach Ralston, in announcing "The Coaches Grid Trophies" went Casey, John Feeney; Joseph Galthe inauguration of spring grid to Bob Gorgas as "Outstanding lagher, Clement Hiller. Venton Lugg, William Borman, practice, said, "This practice will Lineman For 1947" and to ·John not include the candidates who Florkiewicz ,a s "Outstanding Back- Henry Heineman, Norbert Olshefexpect to come out for the team, fieldman For 1947." These troph- ski, Joh'll Vale, Chester Knapich, but are not yet enrolled in ies were presented by George William Nancarrow, James TrumWilkes. The workouts will be Ralston, directo.r of athletics and bower, Samuel Elias, Edward Gill, Keith Rasmussen, Millard Skalla, light and cali~thenics will be the , coach of footbal) at this college. William McDonough, Lewis Jones, main point in the. drill sessions." Many of those who attended last Leo ca·st1e, John Cain, Paul Zlonnight's affair stated that it was kiewicz, Charles Jackson, William. one of the finest banquets that Jula, Paul Huff, Osea Galletta,. they have ever attended. Every- Tom Moran, Wilfred McGinley, thing moved along in a fine man- Thomas Check, Nicholas Heinener. The food was excellent and man, George Dale, Tom Miller, served in a quick and efficient Clemence Scott, William J:?avies, manner . ;N'orman Hughes, Arthur Berger, Principal ,speaker at the banquet Joseph Evans, Donald Morgan, ,. was Dr. Eugene S..Farley. presi- William Luetzel; Robert Anthony, dent of Wilkes ,College, who com- Earl Fritzges, Reese Pelton, JosBy GEORGE BRODY plimented the athletes on the fine With an eye to g-ai'F1ing- from job they are doing in school and eph Pinola, Jack Kloeber. Guests - Bob Patton, sports past experience,. George Ralston, express.ed his desire to s.ee them Director of Athletics announced .p erform even gr(;later accomplish- editor of Wilkes-Barre Record; Thomas E. Heffernan, managing that there will be a -r~birth of the ments in the sports field next year. editor of Sunday Independent; Intra Mural Softballl · League, and Among those who attended the Tom Brock, King's College coach; that the new organization will op- -banquet were: Dave Evanson, coach at Wyoming erate under rules closely resembJoseph Baltrushes, Melvin Barry, Seminary; Jones Evans, SipOrts'ling those of organize\! .baseball. Coach Ralston will assume the Joseph Brennan, Edward Burti caster at WBAX; Chuck Whittier, position of director, and on or savage, Crane Busby, Henry Col- sportscaster at WILK; Bert Uhl, about March 15, there will be a lins, Norman Cross, Joseph Dan- Dr. Eugene S. Farley, president of meeting of managers who wish to ielowicz, W i 11 i am D.avenpoi-t, Wilkes College; H. J. Morris, enter the league. During the meet- James Davis, William E.'ckert, JoS- regi.lStrar a t Wilkes College; ing, Ralston will appoint a league eph Evans, John Florkiewicz'. Dan- George Ralston, coach and director President, whose duties it will be iel Gilroy, John Glowacki, Robert of athletics at Wilkes; Ann Havir, Delores Hartman, George Lambert, to supervise the entire actions of Go11gas, William Harvey, Walter director of YMCA; Carolyn \ J. the league members. He will Hendershot, William Johns, John Jones, Ralph Carey, Charles Temhandle all gripes, schedule the D. Jones, John Josep:qs, Morris teams, · check rosters for viola tons, Kagan, Clayton Karambelas, Tho- pleton, Raymond Mechak, Paul and assign umpires. mas Lasky, 'George Lewis, Robert Callahan, Ed Boyle, George Brody, This year . umpires will be of Mi-kulewicz, Gerald Munzing, Dan- Marita Sheridan, Joa!Jl Lawlor, the best calibre. Each umpire be- iel Norm,an, Edward PaPry, Fran- John Burak, and Mildred Gittens. Intramural Softball Loop Begins March 15 • ·Old man weather, with · more snow than this valley has seen in a fore being chosen will have to long time, is the deciding factor in just when Wilkes will begin its submit to a written examination b and if he proves able, will be apaseball drills. Coach Ralston has hopes of\ obtaining a practice shed. pointed. The umpires will be paid where the pitcher,s and catchers may be able to get a little pre-season from the athletic fund set aside practice. for such purposes. This year will find the Colonel nine jockeying for playing space At •p resent, the plan calls for wtith Coughlin and King's in Kirby Park. This situation should be an eight-team league to play the cleared up. Wilkes and King's are city colleges, the same as Coughlin season in two halves. The firstis a city 1high school, and no partiality shoulld be shown by city offi- half winners willl play-off against cials. · the second-half winners for the With just two weeks to go be' e pennant. Then the ,g rand fore the winter sports program i Mayb e th ere 's a chance of playing some of our home games in leagu Artillery _Park. .._ finale will see the league all-stars wra,pped up and stowed away, the battle the flag winnets at the an- Wilkes College cagers, battling to LETTERMEN UNWELCOME nual picnic. -stay over the .500 mark, will take The Wi1kes Lettermen had the distinction. of being the first group Possible Two Leagues on the New York A aind s quintet of Wilkes .s tudents to be thrown out of King's College. The only con.However, ·if 12 or more teams at Binghamton, N. Y., one 'Yeek solation was in the fact that it doesn't hurt too much to be tossed out wish to enter ,they .will' be split from tomorrow. of the institution where you are not actually enrolled. into two leagues - the American and National, and the winners of The colone~ quintet is a far bet.. The whote tJhing sarted when five . of the lettermen attempted to those leagues will play for the ter ag,gregation than the record of present Shirley Babcock, violator of freshman regulations to the school title. If less than iz, but the last half of the season indi. King's College assembly for purposes of .speech making. No sooner _more than eight teams submit- cates. . hacJ Miss Babcocf · gotten situated 'p rior to delivering a fine oration, rosters, a league meeting will be Tabbed as an early season fav. when one of the Kingj; faculty entered and administered the old held to r.educe the number to eight, orite, the lack of practice facili"heave ho". so as to maintain a balanced lea- ties and the loss of key men put Since permission !had been obtained earlier in the week and the gue. the team on skid<s that took a five first speec! the day before had been · delivered wit hout interruption, Manager will be allowed to use win no loss record down to the the five lettermen were at loss to explain why they had been tossed out. an .unlimited number of men until present eight win six loss record. Judge Chester Kna:pich c.Ieared everything up when he called. the the fourth game. After that, the As Coach Ralston put it, the King's office to fi nd - out why there had been a c'hang,e of h,e art at teams will have to cut their ros- team is·· "cold", and while other King's. The ret urn story went something like this. · · ters to the 115 men they will be teams are enjoying the advantage permitted to carry. No man will of constant practice, the Colonels We didn't mind you people coming up here and initiating your be allowed to play; with two teams, have ,h ad few practice sessions in freshmen but when one of your members put a notice up on our official nor will there be any jumping of the last month. When the season bulletin board caJing a meeting of our student body to hear a well rosters. Once a man has "signed" started, other teams were also known _W ilkes orator, we thought we would object. , with a certain team, he will be cold, and Wilkes was able to When it was all straightened out the lettermen fom;d that a little there to stay. meet them on even terms, but pink man- was displ'eased with the turnout 9f King's students the first · Last year's cham,ps, the Sad while the Blue and Gold cagers day so decided to have a l.,irge,r attendance for the second speech. Sacks, are still on the campus, rem'a ined cold, the opposition grew What he didn't know was that at King's a notice on the bulletin bo'ard, intact, and judging, of course, hot. That ty,p e of unbalance is such as . the one h~ attached, automatically excuses King's students from the past record, they are not condusive to a winning schedfrotn c-fasses. still the team to beat. They have ule. · given notice that they enter In the season's fir.st meeting, I wonder why they objected. with no change in the roster. the Colonels cagers took the Triple Wilkes Cagers Meet,N. Y. Five Next Saturday will ' ' Cities quintet by a 45-37 count, but to date, Wilkes hasn't had much luck in return engagements, which seems to ·indicate that the breaks have been going the other way. But fickle fate ' has always had a way of evening matters, nd that's what Coach George Ralston is banking on. THE BOSTON STORE Men's Shop has everything f.or the college man's needs. from ties to suits. FOWLER, DICK AND WALKER �Friday, Mar.ep. 5, 1948 WILKES COLLEGE BE'ACON 4 CAMPUS HICiHLICiHTS by Ted Wolfe l The recent Press Conference is A face that .m en get sick at sight ancient history as far as records of · go, but it is stilf being talked . Or will she be a reg'lar cutie about. It proved to be not only 'P eer of Venus, doddess of Beauty? beneficial, but entertaining as well. 5. Some of those present were a little Will she have dark, or golden bewildered when one of the speak~ tresses ers emphasized the importance of Will she be dressed in "New Look" using' the 5 "W's" in reporting a · dresses . news story, namely, "Who", Will she have freckles, dimples, "What", "When", "Wh~", and moles "How". After the discussio ,p eriod, A head that's slightly full of holes? one querulous .student as ed how 6. "How" got in there ·a nd an erst- Will she be the kind of stock that while j.ournalist explained that Men would like to throw a rock at "How" ENDS in "w". Said the stu- Or of ;whom it can be said · dent, "Oh, i see." (Ed. note : The "On beers I've seen a better head"? othei; "W" is "Why".) 7. **•• Or will she truly be a dream Cedric Glub is one of the many Of the crop will she be the cream students who are anxiously look- And will she have more than her ing forward to the time when share AMNICOLA will hit the market. Of the beauty that is rare? Cedric says, "I have not yet found 8. {he pause that refreshes. The near- These are questions to which anses,t I come to .it is when I take my wers daily dose of be~zedrine and wash Will be given by the dancers it down . with a cup of Heinz' coffee Until then don't get indigestion ev;ery morning in the cafeteria. Trying to answer this maddening Ev:en that fails to hit the spot question. sometimes. If AMNIOOLA can sat**** :isfy my thirst, 'tnen I promise to · Many students have expressed .,i:l.rink nothing else." the opinion that more carnivals of For Cedric's benefit, AMNICOLA the type recently hel dshuld be is the name of the college year- planned. They may get their wish, book, not .a soft drink, and it means because it's been rumored that a "that which grows or dwells .b y a group of students is planning an river". Perhaps some bottling Easter Egg Hunt to be held in works may be situated on the bank Kirby Park some time in the near ,of some river, which may account future. Winner of the contest will for the taste of the beverage in receive a bronze jelly bean, with some cases, but for the time be- his name engraved on it. ing, Cedric, AMNFOOLA refer *** * Marty Blake, reportedly the inonly to the college yearbpok. spiration for "swisssssh", · Raleigh * * * * 'DHE . PRIVATE LIFE OF 903's advertisement, says that PIERRE ' is the name of a movie Hollywood is planning to do a picthat was to have ·b een· shown last ture about him ealled "The Blake Friday night under the auspices of Story". Said one of Blake's followthe French Cllub. Failure of the ers, "Are you sure it isn't "The film to arrive on time for the show- Bleak Story?" ** * * ing caused it to be postponed until It seems t hat some students don't the following Monday night. It was also postponed Monday night like the odor that issues forth from until a future date. As one student Tommy Moran's pipe. When asked remarked, "Perhaps Pierre was a what kind -of tobacco he uses, Tomlittle dubious about making his my replied, "Oh, tobacco?" private life public." * * * * Miss Martha Silseth has an' nounced plans for another attempt to travel to the Caribbean. Hold on, South Seas, we'll reach you yet! * * * * General Insurance Last week's BEAOON report on the 'T'hepians' plans for their next production, The PHILADELPHIA STORY, carried this sub-heading, "lrem Temple Engaged", whereMiners Nat'l Bank Bldg. , up,on one reader remarked, "There goes that Temple family again. Wilke:3-Barre, Pa. First ·Shirley, and now Temple." will H. A. WIIlTEMAN !. FOR YOUR . VISIT OUR HIT TUNES .& CO. INC. FOR SMART COLLEGE 'CLOTHES Wholesale Paper and Stationery THEl@HUB . . IIIIV R. ■ 111 SNOWIT& Wilk~Barre, Pa. So. Main St., 1, ■ ROS . 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Or -will she be a campus lassie Not too smart, but plenty classy Must she be tall, short, fat, or lean To qualify for Colonels' Queen? 3. Will she be a studious girlie The type who has to be in early Or will she be a "hot" tomato The kind who says, "The heck with Plato"? 4. Will she be chosen Queen in spite of I . ke Chesterfield smo AUABSl N1S IY ,aoM1NEtff tOIACCO f !FRO"' A sEa1Es o, stAUME fi tobacco as "Liggett & Myers buf ;'oni:: mild, sweet there is grown. They u ciaarette tobaccoCh terfield cigarettes a"!, 1, I smoke only , es . ht from the start. I have smoked them rig . Up-to-the-minute styles 1. Who at April Showers Ball Will be chosen "Queen of All" Will she be a famous woman Princess Anne, or Margaret Truman? · iJn Fine Jewelry ON. Easy Credit at No Extra Cost See. 75 South Main Street WILKES-BARRE HESTERFIE.LD £LWAYS MILDER ll3E'l"IER ~ G ©ooLER SMOKING � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 March 5th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 March 5 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/aefdf82e0fc6f8046d1cb79c57137c36.pdf add8f5a880e9413161e69d22bc12b9b5 PDF Text Text Local High. Schools· Attend Beacon Press Club Con£erence: .Editors of Working Press Speak ✓ By VINCENT MACRI An Interscholastic Press Conference, the first of its kind ever to be conducted in WyolJ}ing Valley, was attended by _14 11ocal high schools Saturday, February 21, under the auspices of the BEACON· Press Club 'in the newly erected Science Theatre in the rear of 154 South · River St_reet. The purpose of the conference was to introduce the high school students to the workings of a college newspaper, to a cquaint them w'ith the wol'king press, and to promote closer cooperation between the various high school papers .in the valley. Prominent Speakers Guest speakers at the conference, men who are prominent in ~e field of diournali.sm in ithis area, were Mr. Joseph T. Murphy, manag ing editor of the TimesLeader - Evening News, _Joseph and a chronicle of the news. . . •. In closing, Mr.' ?4urphy men-' tioned the ethics of the American Society of Newspapers, organized to raise the standard of American journalism. Some of the points he brought out were freedom of the press, independence, sincer•ity, truthfulness, accuracy, impartiality, and fair play. Color Printing Explained Mr. Joseph Gorman delivered a spirited talk on the make-up and J. ·Gorman, president of the International ·color Printing Co., William E. Bachman, city editor of the Hazelton Standard - Sentinel, and Robert Patton, sports editor of the WilkesrBarre Record. Mrs. Gertrude M. Williams. head of · the Wilkes College journalism department OJ:>ened the conference with a few introductory ·remarks. She introduced Robert Mikulewicz, president of the BEACON " Press Club, and Henry Anderson, editor of the BE.'ACON, who spoke briefly on how the BEACON is publ ished. Mr. Murphy, who spoke on ethics of American news papers, ga ve the delegates an insight into all the phases of newspaper writing, describing t he newspaper as a 'condensed daily history of the world." Mr. Murphy also stated Vol. 2, No. 1. t hat t he daily newspaper serves as a t r a ding guide, agency of barter publication of the comic supple' ment. ·He explained how the color printing presses are set up in four "decks" and how the - comics are produced through a long, complicated process. An interesting fact noted was that the comics are made from only four colors yellow, red, blue, and black. Relating the history of color printing, Mr. -G orman stated that the first cartoon was printed on February 16, 1896 in the New York World. The title of this cartoon was "The Yellow Kid", drawn by a man named Outcag.lt. Mr. William E . Bachman, city editor of the Hazleton StandardSentinel, speaking on the job of a city editor, imparted many helpful suggestions to the group. He said a reporter, who is the essential man on a newspaper, must be alert, hon(!st, and accurate. The reporter must also be friendly, as (continued on page 4) · FRIDAY, FE!BRUARiY 27, 1948 WILKES COLLE.GE, WIUKES~BARRE, PA. Athlete ofYear To Receive Beacon Trophy ·School Newspaper To Give Thespians·Plan Council To Hold Theatre Sc~ne "Beacon Sports Trophy'' At Of Thespian . Next Play Freshman Hop Athletic· Banquet Thursday Tomorrow Night Party Tonight By REED LOWREY For the first time in the history of athletics at Wilkes College, "The :Beacon Snorts Trophy," an award which will be presented to the outstanding college athlete of the year, will ·b e ·g iven at the second annual . WHkes College Athletic • Banquet next Thu~,sday · night in the college cafet~1a. ·.i,, Due to -the fact that any athlete on the committ.e e which will choose the winn er of tbe · award would automatically be ineligible to receive it, a committee of three will decide who is to be named "outstanding athlete of the year" 1ft Wilkes College and the trophy will lbe suitably engraved for the winner. The committee, composed of George Ralston,· director of ath~ letics and coach of three sports, Cromwell Thomas, coach of wrest.:. Hng, and Tom Moran, sports editor of the Beacon and director of sports publicity, will meet this afternoon to decide the winner of the 1948 Beacon ·sports Trophy. Sports Editor 'of the 'Beacon will .present the trophy at the banquet on Thursday nignt to the outstanding athlete and announce the intention ol the Beacon editors to carry on the custom of awarding a trophy to the outstanding athlete e~ch year· at the annual sports dinner. In deciding the winner of 'the -t rophy the committee will base their selection of the person deserving to receive the Beacon Sfports 'rz'ophy. on the fjllowing ooints: Sportsmanship, Leadership, Scholastic Ability, and Athletic Ability. Any member of a Wilkes College athletic team, which participates in intercollegiate competition, will be eligiible to receive the award. There is · no restriction placed upon one man winning the award twice in 's uccession. : ·The trcwhy wil'l be awarded on a personal basis and will not be c!lissed · as a school tr6.p hy. Speakers Urge Tolerance ciples for which they fought by returning to a world of bigotry, prejudice and intolerance. The Rabbi went on to say that it was hatred that caused the destructio n of Germany· and • Japan, and it was hatred that has ruined hundreds of thousands of lives. "All faiths are founded on love, love of our neighbors, and love of .mankind" Rabbi Friedman concluded, "the world can only live on the basis of love." Love of our neighbors, love of mankind and racial and 'religious tolera'nce were .p oints stressed at Tuesday's assembly program which was under the direction of Rabbi' Newton Friedman and D e a n George Ralston. A c:hallenge to rid themselves of , Friendliness Needed racial and religlou~ intolerances Reverend Carl Trexler, pastoJ," of was presented to the students by Rabbi Friedman, Rev. Carl Trex- the First Evangelical and Refor mler, and· Atty. Daniel · J. Flood, 'ed Church, the second of the three leaders in Wyoming Valley's ob- speaker,s, prefaced his remarks by servance of American Brotherhood :s aying that one of the miracles of history is Am~rica, and that one Week. of the reasons for this is the fact that America is built on the. idea Hatred Destroys Rabbi friedman, Wilkes Relig- t'hat we are all equal. ion instructor and Rabbi of Temple He cited Toynbee's recent article B'nai B'riith u sing as his central in Life Magazine about the 21 theme, " Our Great Americ'an Heri- civilizations of history, and noted tage," pointed out that America that our western civilization is is founded on .the basis of equal- leading the field in a scramble for ity of mankind an<1 that Ameri- an obscure peak. cans accept no dictator except Reverend Trexler called attenGod. tion to the fact that America is He wondered how · Americans a country composed of peoples ca·n fight .s ide by side with men of from the four oorners of the all creeds and c,o lors during a war earth, and went on to say that if such as we just had, ~nd then we want out American Civilization just as quickly1 forget the prin(continued ,on page 8) Tryouts for the Tl:J,espians' second major production of the 1947Opening the social calendar for .Tonight the Thespians will play 48 school year began Monday night th e current semeS t er,. th e · Student hdst to the ,s tudents of Wilkes Col-, Coup,cil wi)l sponsor a sport dance u nd er th e supervision of dramatic to be held tomorrow night at St. lege when they present · . Minor coach Mr. Alfred Groh, and will Stephen's Church House, South Miracle; a one-act play, and concontinue until some time next Franklin Street. The event will .duct an "open house" at Chase. k follow the Wilkes-King's basketwee . ., ball contest and will begin at 9:00 Theatre. The af:l!air will ,begin The Hepburn Story P. M. Jack> Feeney, head of the with · an informal inspection o! d t· Council's social committee, is in lighting and stage equipment. At ThT •hPeh'I fdor thhc.omiS·ntg pro uc iedon. charge of the affair. this time ithe Thespians will at.1 1 18 e .. a e P ory, a . com . Y Music will he furnished by questions ' by Philip Barry, was th e firS t sue- Reese Pelton's " Collegians ", tern.pt to answer any ces_sfully produced by th e Theatre eleven-piece orchehstra composed posed by guests concerning the puild at th e Shubert Theatz:e, N ~w of Wilkes students. Expected to preparation and production of a York! March 28! 1939 · .T his play appear for the first time with the stage play. starr1ng Kath enne He~bur~ an~ band will be a vocal trio. A It was leal'lled earlier this week supported _by such lummaries _, as balanced prog.r am of current balVan He~flm, Joseph Cotten, a nd lads, · s tandards and "jump" tunes that the Green Room, located on the second floor of .Chase Theatre, Dan Tobi~, had a very success_ful . has been arranged. run on Broadway_ before be~ng The dance is being held to has been completely remodeled. s7lected as th e vehicl~ for a ~otio;11 honor the incoming freshman class The transition includes a naw color p_icture ?f tI:e same }itle. In addi- and introduce them to the social scheme for the walls, new electriction, th1 s nc·~ comedy has ~een activities program,· Refreshments al fixtuhes, . floor lani:ps, end done s everal times on ·the rad~o.. will be served throughout the tables and new cushions for all chairs and couches. At pr~seht, the only ~efmite evening. Following the • inspection tour pa~. assign~e.nt has been given to Scheduled a,s part of the eveWilham Griffi th • 11• newcomer but, ning's · program is something nevi students will be entertained by a from reports received., a_ 1;1atutal in musical entertainment, a nov- prize-winning, twen'ty .minute, onefor th e 'Pai.it of Uncle Wilham in ·elty entitled "Bir.th of a Band". act play entitl~d MlNOR MIR.B arry's play. A "jitterbug" contest may also be ACLE. Featured in the all mafe cast of this drama of human . emoIrem Temple Engaged staged. As is the custom, admission to tions will be Sheldon Fried, Ted; The Thespians have reported the affair and .r efreshments will Warakomski and David Jones. that it intends to provide more be free to all Wilkes students and The play will begin at 8:30 p. m. Admission will' be free and remature work of nearly profession- their friends. f;i..-e shments will be served during al standards and perfection. To the course of the evening. ·insure proper appreciation of The Philadelphia Story arrang(;lments to engage the !rem Temple for the three nights of · the play have BEACON MEETING nearly reached completion. MONDAY Albin Auckerhmd and Allfred sta ge· light• C?mer who handl<'d The 'International Relations Club There will be a meeting of the i~g and· special effects for Mac- will hold its initial meeting of the BEACON staffs' Monday at noon beth, You Can't Take It With You, semester tonight at 7:30 p. m. in in the BEACON office rear of and 'Antigone, will also be in·, Ghase Hall Lounge. The pur:pose Shoemaker Hall. Students interestcharge of lighting for The Phila- of the meeting will be to hold nom- ed in joini.ng the Beacon staffs are delphia Story,,;· The pr oduction of inations for the various vacancies welcome to attend the ·meeting. Antigone, whlfc-h is . reported to . ~~=~to~~~have · compared favorably wi th members with the club 's activities. · Catherine Cornell's version, necesThe Club members have been .sci.tated tthe 'U.Se of two switch- active on t he Intercollegiate Con, boards, the usual house equipment, ference , on Government . Political and a crew of six technicians to Parties Conference, and the ICG operate the 20 spot lights used. chairman will be on hand to preOWn Onlg The stage and lighting equip- sent the IOG agenda to the club ment, which was totally destroy- fo r final approval. ed when a fire gut ted Chase Wilkes College, which has been Clem Waclowski, president of Theatre in th e summer of 1946 , selected a s the headquarters of the the French Club, announces that ha•s now been replaced. Addit iona l Northeast ern region of the ICG, the club will present a French new equipment has been purchased will play host to the other col- film tonight'~ in tbe new science and will be used to assisit the caSt Jeges and universities in the lecture hall. ·T he picture "Algiers" of The Philadelphia Story during Northeastern district. A regional and an added short, "The Private their .rehearsals at Chase Theatre. meeting of the 100 to beheld Life of Pierre", will be shown in sometime in March will serve as two, performances. The first pera preliminary meeting to the final formance will be at 8:00 p. m. ·The Colonel's Queen; Who 'conference which will be held in. and .t he second performance will Is She? Philadelphia. · begin promptly at 9 :30. IRC To Nominate Officers ·Tonight 'Alg1ers • , TO Be Sh T • ht �WJlllKES COLLEGE BEA!CON_ 2 Press Conference ASplendid Affair .,, ~© Henry w. Anderson ~ .. ...... ....... .. ...... .. .. ............. .. Editor-in-Chief Joseph Purcell ......... .. ............................... .. ....... .... .......... Business Manager Tl!._omas J. Moran ............ .. ... .. . ...... ... . .... .... 'sports Editor Norbert S. Olshefski ....... ..... ....... ............ ... .............. News Editor . Robert T. Mikulewicz ···· ·· ·· ·· ·····•·· ···•··•·· · ·· ··· ······· F~atures Editor Vincent Macri .... .... . ····· • .... .... ......... ... .. ....... .... .... ... Club News Editor Frank Eiwaz .... .. ............... ... .................... ........ .. ...... ..... Circulation Manager Thomas J. Moran .,........ ...... ........... ..... .. ... .... ..... ..... ,........... ..... .. Photographer · FEATURES STAFF Garfield Davis, Ted Wolfe, Clayton Bloomburg, Edwaltd J. Wasilewski, · Gene Bradley NEWS STAFIF Russell Williams, Robert Miller, Eugene Maylock, Margot Golin, George Brody, Edythe Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, Don Williams Charles Reif ........... ............................ ................... Faculty Report.er Alfred Groh .... .. ..... .... ... ..... ...... .. ... .... . Faculty Advisor Professor Paul "Pop" Gies Professor Paul Gies had the blessings of humility, ability and understanding. Professor Gies was recognized a:s an expert musician, a verita;ble storehouse o f mu!Sical knowledge, a fine instructor and a very likeable person: To s tudents and faculty alike he was ' known simiply as "Poip". ''Pop" Gies had the same warm feeing for students that they felt for him. He frequently held parties for them at hi,s Pocono farm. Some students became hi-s closest friends. In his, will ''Po,p" left most of his estate to 'his very close friends Charles Henderson and Joe Higgens, both of. whom had once been his Professor Paul Gies · students. 1 The air cadets Professor Gies ill!Structed in meteorology here during the war received the highest results in the Army examination in that subject. He was the cadets' favorite in:st:mctoc. "Pop" was active in civic affairs. Among many other concerts, he conducted the annrual !Bach Festival in Wilkes. Barre and Scranton. iMusiciall!S and music lovers esteemed his falent and vesitility in musci. He played expertly almost every known instrument. In addition he was a conductor and a composer. On December 9, 1947, "Pop" Gies was scheduled to con- duct hi.s own (and last) composition, LOVE'S ADVERSITY at the !rem Temple, but he became too ill to appear. ',Pop" !Gies, who last sumlffier had been appointed full professor at Wilkes College, became a full time instructor in 1942 after serving time since 1~33. Previously he had' taught at" Bucknell University. • He was the leader of the annual Bach Festivals in Heid,. elberg, Germany before leaving Germany in 1923. Hi:s blessings of humility, ability, and understanding will permanently serve to inspire students who knew "Pop". • The Interscholastic Pres:s Confer~mce held Saturday proved to be a significant and. exceedingly successful affair. During the program everyone had the opportunity to listen to this section's most ;prominent men whose addresses were, by the way, informative and extremely impres:s,ive. Moreover, we are ,s ure that everyone iprofited from the vigorous and stimulating exchange of ideas carried on dur:ing the discussion periods. . M Ge Will . h ad The able manner in Which ' rs. rtrude 1ams, e of the Wilkes, journalism department, ~ond!ucted the program jn,sured the affai~ of total success. To culminate proceedings the college. cafeteria served a splendid ·luncheon. , · We were further impressed by the interest of the high school journalists in the entire iprogram. During the speeches . the guests were :so absorbed in the texts that one could have heaird the proverbial ;pin drop, something quite uncommon among Wilkes assembly goers. Furthermore the speeches were so well planned and genuinely excellent that the audience had no desire to stir for ,the three and one half hours of the,. session. It was simply too 'good to hav.e just once. It was meant to be an annual conferen~. · As Sister Mary Evangeline GBS of St. Mary's High School told the group, it ·was wonderful, word should b~ spread. Dear Editor: It was with much chag.r in and disgust that I read Mr. Mikulewicz's "critique" , of, "Une Nuit a Paris" in' the January 23 issue of the Beacon (Val. 1, . No., 20). It is with" ithe approval of the French Club (Thursday; Jan. 29) that this letter is forwarded. , The fact that local talent was to be utilized 1n the floorshow was publicized beforehand by the pro- ' gram committee, and also announced by Clem Waclawski, General Chairman, and Joe Goldbe.r g, Master of Ceremonies, in their introductory remarks preceding the show. . We had difficulty in :i;ounding up talent (keeping the roundup · localized and gratuitous) · and needless to say, we were gratififed to receive so many entrants. I personally reassured at least three. entertainers who had expressed doubts •about appearing before the student body on the grounds that they weren't ". ... good enough." I informed them that "'OUr floorshow was not presented fot the benefit of a hidden ,talent scout, but ratb,er for a cooperative, bro'act-minded student body. This is not to ·say that we expected to please everyone. Every guest was certainly entitled to his own opinion. However, criticism One of the most constl'luctive ideais we have heard to is · one thing; ridicule, quite andate was suggested to ,u,s by BEAOON Business Manager Joe other. · Purcell, who was also deerply impressed by Saturday's ConSchool spirit b,e ing at the level that it is at Wilkes we all were ference. Joe took us aside at the Conference and told us that very much ertcouraged at the exWilkes schola;rshi;ps ·s hould be awarded t6 high school stw- cellent cooperation and interest dents showing the most ability in J. ournalism. Upon ohserv- which everyone conne!!teci with the form.ulative plans demom,trated. ing the guests' tremendous interest in the conference, he had Just how much cooperation and instruck upon the i-dea. Competitive examinations , could be terest can we expect in the future judged :b y a board headed by Dr. Farley and consisting per- if th'e hard working . entertainers receive · this sample of gratitude. haps of the head of the college journalism dep~ment, his- (And, if you don't think it was tory department, and the BEAOON faculty advisor. har<J., try it, Mr. M.) The is cholarships, he reflected, cou;1d be awarded at each Perhaps, Mr. Mikulewicz and his sympaithizers will be satisfied only annual conference. This would effect even greater interest when thousands of dollars of studin such a seminar. ent funds are expended on name Not only did Purcell have an idea, he had a plan to ac- bands and professional entertainment. complish it. Let the BEACON s,ponsor the scholar.s hips, said In. furthering school spirit, the Joe. Realizing that one does not have such a significant idea " .... Social Activities Committee, th:rown at him everyday, we met with Joe Purcell this week and all members of the student to determine J·U!st how we could do it. council... ..... " did cooperate wonderfully. It is abominable that__the We knew that the only way we could ;pc>ISISi:bly m~nage Beacon, in one article of ins.u lting such a plan would be to put the BEACON on I a paying basis gioes, could destroy what the and to use the money saved to sponsor scholarships. At pre- Fr~nch Club had taken month•s to . . . • build up. sent BE:AiCON coots are ,paid by the student council from s. GEORGE .MAISEL student funds. · Program Chairman Two Scholarships - Sponsor · The Beacon·· 1 This is what we found : This semester and in each succeeding semester the price of pwbli,shing the BEACON will cost the student council as· representatives of the students approximtely 1$2,000. However, at its present advertising rates, the paper, without injiuring its makeup, can be made to defray well over half the publishing e::icpenses. In ;i.dditon, if the BE.AOON were sold at five cents a copy, it would completely pay for itself. " Without selling the paper, the saving could send one student through four years of college here. But why not sell it and send two students! With the $2,000 saved two students each year could receive an entke college education free. No matter how one ,looks at jt, the college and the students can't Jose any money by iputting such a iplan into effect. On the other hand, there is everything to ijgain by doirig so. Miller, Maylock Resign More Carnivals Urged Winter Carnival sponsored by the student council as Beacon Staff Heads at theThePocono's Split Rock Lodge wais perhaps thoroughly enAsspciate Editor Robert Miller and BusineSIS Manager Eugene Maylock in a-ssuining the duties of practice teachers at OAR this semester suddenly found they could no longer devote sufficient time to their duties on the BEACON and promptly resigned. They did, nevertheless , consent, upon persuasion, to remain as reporters, which the BEAOON sincerely appreciated. Miller and Maylock, two very amiable and busy fellows, will still serve as editor and busines,s manager res;pesctiv~ly of the MANUISCRt:LPT. LETTERS . TO 'rHE EDITOR joyed by more students than any other social event in Wilkes history. Certainly no other outdoor social event has been so well received. Days before the deadline, reservations were filled. In Sll)ite of the terribly ;b ad weather of the day on which the carnival fell, Wilkes students ,p acked busses and cars to get there. No one was disappointed. In fact the party was even better than anyone had been led to believe. Now many students feel that this carnival should be an annual affair. Ma,ny believe, moreover, that each semester should bring forth a carnval appropriate to the season:. FOR MORE EDITORIALS SEE P A GE 5 1 Ed. Note - BEACON cover,age of the French Club'·s cabaret party attempted to destroy nothing. M'<r. Mikulewicz was ass~ned . to write a candid report of the party, which he did. A review of He report will show Mr. Maisel that the writer consider.ad the party a big success, w'hich was made possible largely by some of its performers. .... His account, though frank, certainly cannot be considered insulting or unfair. Says writer Mikulewicz, "It is gratifying to know that the BEACON is being read with such interest." USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS CR·AFTSMEN ENGRAVERS * 20 North State St. Phone 3-3151 �·Friday, February 2.7, 1948 WILKES COiiLEIGE BEAIOON 3 War ·and Navy J)epartments \n our foreig,n policy. He T00 Many"' MI"]"1tary Iformulating states potential dangers of the trees about you were changing into something else? 1 The trees and blackboards wor•fl popular idea of unified command ried me immensely. There sho_uld and the armed forces merger bill. be something stable, something Military influence in science and rthat would remain the same i~ education is already tremendous this fast-changing world, I told By JACK REESE according to Baldwin, along with myself. I didn't see how I could By Robert Mikulewic:i An attempt is made by Hanson industry, especially in the aircraft be anything but uncomfortable W. Baldwin to open the long closed industry. · when confronted with the idea that eyes of the American public in the The conclusion of the analysis any material object I could name December issue -0f Harper's. Maga- deals with our national prob '. em might at any moment turn out A WAµM STORY OF FOUR MEN--ONE A NEGRO zine. In, a daring article, Baldwin which Baldwin bel_ieves is a chieve- LO be sorr.ething different. But bl,untly points out the prominence ment of a reasonable security. He since it was then near lunch time, THE OHEQUER BOAIRD, by Nevil Shute, published by William that former military and naval does not agree with , others that I decid~ that it might be more Morrow and Company, New York, 1947. leaders now exert as present 1ead- this cannot be done without sac- fun to mull over the question with THE CHEQUER ,B OARD is the ,s tory of four men who _met in a ers of American policy in and out rificing the basic principles -0f a full stomach, and started for 1 hospital in England during World War H. Jack Turner·, a salesman, of the United States. In a nine- democracy. The problem is older home to eat lunch. whose deals had not been completely out of the shade; Phil Morgan, page analysis, Baldwin of th e than the atomic bomb and is the When I got to my cai;, I found young RAF pilot, who later divorced his unfaithful wife and went to New York Times does his beS t fight between security a nd liberty, on it ithat which is the dread of all . . of1 our present according o the author, and he be- Wlkes students w-11 '-'o dri·ve cars to live in . Burma·, Dave Lasurier, an American negr-0, w:h o was f acmg an to d'1ppresent 1 • thet facts · re omatic se up m a t·ion to th e Jieves that a compromise between h 1 attempted rape charge for trying to kiss a girl; Duggie Brent, a young atomic era. and growing military relative security and guarantees of_ ·scff'oo - a parking ticket. The. · ed t o k'll o icer, one who has quite a repupara t rooper, t ram i , w h o was ch arge d W1'th murd er. influence without· too much em- basic liberties ca:r;i be a reality. The story of the others is told as seen and heard by Turner. After phasis on change one way or t he "The middle way, is the best way. tation as the nemesis of all those who make the mistake of violating the war was over the doctors told Turner he had only six months to other. We need military strength in this traffic regulations. in the vicinity live -b ecause of an incurable head wound. With this reality facing In regard to trend, · Baldwin uncert_ain world •, appeasement and · of Wilkes College, had noted on had :i--ppened to his. hospital com- states, "I say that the growing in- weakness certainly mean war. But the ticket that I would please . be him' he decided to find out what m• . 1 panions. fluenee of the miijtary in Ameri- so, too, do militant and overbear- good enough to appear at the City Turner flew to Burma, looked up 'Phil and found that he was tnlir- can life is dangerous to. our demo- ing strength and to grea,t an em- Hall the .following day to pay a phasis on military as opposed to two-dollar fine. ried to a lovely, educated Burmese girl of high caste, that he had ari cratic h kliberties. . h Fewf Americans, h This, . too, was I. t in , rea•1ize · ow ar we ave political, economic, and psychoimportant government job, a large home, a healthy son, and was very 1 _, t d f t some,t hing which could best be happy. . a reauy devia e ;om our pas logical strength. The military must mulled over with a full stomach concepts · of freedom." The men to be h_ onored but not extolled, allow- 80 I drove home for lunch. ' When Turner returned to E'ngland he learned that Duggie Brent's whom Baldwin is referring are at d nfl nc b t not t O r gan la,wyer, formerly hi;; commanding officer, successfully defended him the present. time carrying out the ~iz;, h::e ethe~r pla~e i~ io~ern: · ~B that day I worked on a plan on ._ the . murder charge showing that Brent, who went frim school into policies advocated by our adminis- ment but a place strictly circum- which, felt would save me two army life,, acted i_n stinctively when he had killed a man in a brawl. tration in Washington. About s'Cn'b e d . F or th ere 1s · no th mg ' When I went so I· dollars. • ht I · dto dbedf thatI I t ;'~II dm He pointed out that Brent had been taught not to think but to act, and these former war leaders, he hopeless, all past history tells us, I! mg ' \~Pt e; , or f that Brent had not been the aggressor in the fight but merely acted writes, "George C. Marshall, Gen- as the attempt to achieve absolute ~as s~r: a atl a hoto1•proo . lf _, f . h . h h d era! of the Army ,is Secretary of security by the sword. The tra"'ic P ~n. new exac Y w a 1 was iti -se ue ense, emp 1-0ymg sue tactics , t at e 1earne as a para- State The Assistant Secreta Of . . ~ gomg to do ·when I went dow.n to trooper. · ry fallacy of such • attempts is wnt- the Cit H 11 T tat ·t 'I.§' 1 State for Occupied Areas was ten large upon the past for all to Y_ . a . o s e i s1mp y, Brent was found guilty of manslaughter but was given only a six Major General John H. Hildring see. Least of all in , the atomic I ~as gomg: to ' co1'.fuse th~;n. I was month sentence. and is now Charles E. Saltzman, a , age can we achieve absolute secur- gomg- to make philosophy pay off. Dave Lasurier's story is -Nevel Shute at his best. His love of man former brigadier general. Japan ity or total preparedness. If we The next day( when I arrived at aJ).d his same humor are at work here to show, ei;pecially to Ameri- is gover1,1.ed almost ,u nilaterally by attempt it we shall have sold our the City Hall, the clerk said, "Two cans, ' the stupidity of racial discrimination. Dave . was one of a com- General of the Army Douglas Mac- birthright . of freedom. liberty will dollars, please." ' pany of Negroes stationed near Trenarth, a small English town, to Arthur, who is n?minally an Allied have been sacrificed for a mirage. "Just a moment,',' I said. "I'm build an airfield. The Negroes and the towns ·people got along very commander but m some ways has ·There is strength in moderation, not so sure thait I should pay two well together, because the English treated Negroes like human beings been a law unto himself. Korea is strength above all ih the basic Am- dollars for a parking violation. In and the N~groes showed their appreciation by mending irons, painting u nd er a 1:1-ilitary. man. Germany is erican concept that military power the first place, how do ~ know that_. the domam of Lieutenant Generl11 is and must remain subordinate . I actually parked overtime?· How feJ).ces, and helping in many other ways. · Lucius D. Clay; Austria, of Lieu- to civilian authority." do I know that the situation is not When the airfield was nearly completed, the:r;e arrived a battalion tenant General Geoffrey Keyes. ________ such that the time allotted for of white troops whose commander was a southern "gentleman" of the These men ostensibly carry out" a parking should not · be one hour, old school. The southern boys in the white battalion, encouraged by policy frame,d _by the civilian State I instead of forty-fifve .minutes? the knowledge that their C. 0. would take their side, started an argu- Department, but actually, as ad~ , And how do I know that it was my ment with the colored boys one night in the only pub in town. Mr. ministrators of policy in mili~ary car! that was parked overtime? Frobisher, the owner of the pub, turned them all out and the next government, they are also aro_h i- . '.·, · ·v1 · fi Of { You know, my good man, what is · day hung a sign on his pub which read, "This House is for Englishmen tects of it. ____ knwon as "my •aut0mobile" · could'. and Colored Amercan Troops · Only-." · "In the foreign service Lieuteneasily be someithing else. Right?'~ __ When the -colonel took issue with him, Mr. Frobisher said, "Some ~nt,Aieneral Walt!!r Bedell ~mith By GARFIELD DAVIS I was surprised when the clerk of the whites ... don't seem to like anything ... t,hey don't like our -h(our ambassador _to ~oscow, AdIt was the first day of class in didn't become at all co1,r fused. He: girls, they don't like the colored troops, they don't like the beer, they bm1raldAl~n BG. ~irk_ is ·dourL~m- Philosophy 100, and I listened looked as if he thoug.ht that any · "ih I· · to · d th d , • d . bo . assa or ·so e1gmm, an ieu- enraptred as the instructor ex- man who spoke a:s I did was d~n 't l'k i ~ " e · ava ne_s · · · an · ey -on t mm ~e11mg you a ut it. tenant General Albert C. Wede- pounded on how words are merely probably dangerous, and might be, Nme out of t;en are qwte decent lads, reniarkable hke us. The rest of meyer has just headed a s,pecial symbols for material objects _ better off locked up some-where, . . them are quarrelsome an<!, always making trouble. I never had no mission to China, where our policy merely a "convenience" to the bu he definitely did not become· 1 trouble wit~ the colored ~ldiers, of any sort at all." ,has long been influenced by the h·u man race. "For instance,'' he confused. What was this, [ During his ,stay at Treriarth, Dave fell in love wi·t h Grace Trefu~is military;, In South Africa and said, "take this blackboard. How thought - what about the philosbut did not get up enough courage to ' ask her to g'o -0ut until his unit (Panama retired generals head the do we ]mow that what we call a ophy ' I was using on him ,? At that was preparing to move. He waited for her to leave a movie and started legation and embassy, a n d 'black9oard' really is a black- moment the door opened and a. to walk home with her. •G race looked 80 pretty he tried to kiss her~ th~-0ughout Sou:th Am_e~h::a · so1?e bo:ird? 1:he word is !Ilerely some- policeman" came in. I shuddered. It she was start . led, screame. d an_d ran. As luck would have it, a white 1;~1rteen_ Amencan mil~t'.'-ry m1_s -jthmg which was c,omed so ~hat was the one who. had givl}n me M. P. from Alabama, was standing on ,the corner and Grace ran ri ht s101_1s_ wield not only m1hta~y. but when I speak of a blackboard t,o the ticket. • h' · D . . · ' . g, political power. Two military you, you'll know what I mean. "This guy's giving me some mto. is 9:rms. · ave was_ pamc st:icke:1 and ran, the white M. P. s ,men---<General of the Army Dwight But isn't it possible that whait we trouble," the clerk .s aid. "Doesn't chasmg him. He ducked mto an a1r raid shelter and all the stories ·D. Eisenhower and General of the call a blackboard might in reality want to pay his fine." he had heard as a boy in the -s outh of lynchings, ~nd tarring and fea- Army Douglas MacArthur-Eisen- be something else - something 'I'he officer didn'rt; seem to like thering came into his mind. Dave inexpertly cut his throat and the ~ower wa'!, and MacArthur still is entirely different from what we that. "Look, buddy,'' he said. "youMilitary Police took him to a hospital. a potential candidate for the Presi- think of? Or that tree we see '11 pay the fine, or you'll go to • .Mr. FTobisher, after talking to Grace, realized that the "attempted dency; and many other le:;;s widely outside. How do we know it reaUy jail. Take yocr choice." rape" was only an attempted kiss, and that Dave had been far more 'known military figures are making is a tree? Whait is a tree, anyHis voice was menacing. I began frightened than Grace. Mr. Frobisher and Grace- came to Dave's de- themselves politically iivaila'ble for way? Why should that particular to think I might 'have to part with fense and charges against him, were dropped. Congressional or other elective object be called a 'tree'? How do that two dollars after all. But 1 When the war ended, Dave was sent home but soon took ship for positions." we know that it's substance is not _then I told myself that· I wou_ld 1 England. He found Grace, ·g ot a Job is draughtsman, courted and ""ar- . As the article unfolds, Baldwin such that it should be called some- centa.i nly not give up as easily as . , "' expresses. feelings. that there is thing else?" I that. I'd use my education on ried Grace. They g-0t in touch with Duggie Brent who was happily nothing insidious in connection Jle looked at the class question~ them, by gum! married and had a 'j,ob driving a true~ Duggie had made the transi- with such an arrangement and ingly. Did we understand whait "Oh, no I won't," I said. "Offi_ tion back to civilization successfully. that it_is all a natural outcome of he was "getting at,"• he wanted to cer, how do I ·know that was :my When Mr. Turner ends his travels, he knows that all his friends victory in World War II. know? · Was it my imagination, or car. How do I know I was par-ked are comfortably established. As the story ends, it is quite evident "Most of the men mentioned are was he looking at me when he overt1me? How do I ]mow that that Turner's life is also at its end. goqd public servant; _m any of asked the question? Perhaps I what we call a 'ticket' really is a The author has taken the four stories and intertwined them into them are exceptional. Collectively, looked puzzled. If I didn't look ticket? l could just as easily be an easily read, simply told story that is fu,ll of a warm, understanding however, they represent a pattern; puzzled I should have, becaµse I an invitation to a wedding, or a feeling toward humanity. :they have il). common the habit of was. How do I know a bllick- ticket ito· a policeman's ball, OJ," even N ·1 h 1 command and discipline and the board is a blackboard and a tree a box top from , a box of corn th st th :fyir. evi S ute is ab _e to treat e Negro que ion wi a clean mental outlook of years of military a tree? I thought: ls this college flakes. How do you and I know st humanitarian approach unad~lterated by uping prejudices. rt.raining-a tendency to apply in life getting ,to be too much for. a ticket is a ticket?" /their thinking the yardstick of me? Or worse still, is this old This didn't seem to stump him, physical power. It is a pattern to world falling apant, and the civil- but it did serve to make him even ,be watched.'' ' ization I have known, crumbling? angrier than he had been at first. Baldwin shows a calm and rea- A blackboard not a blackboard Perhaps he thought I was talking sonable state of mind when he and a tree not a tree, but some- nonsense. (Oh no, not thait!) AnyVICTOR BARBECUE states that we are not so far gone thing else? I was a sadly · dis- way, he kept i,nsisting that I pay DECCA that the Romrevelt or Tru1:iian or illusioned young man, and was the fine or go to jaiL Finally, I Pork, Beef and Ham any other American administra- very glad when the period was saw that he meant it, so I handed COLUMBIA ' Home Made Pies 1tion can be likened to that of Hit- over and I could hurry out of the him two dollars and started to and Accessories ]er or .Stalin. Baldwin feels classroom. As I went out the door, stroll out of the place. When I , French Fries . t hat we need federal power in I fancied ithat the instructor was looked back alt the officer, and the WEST END ROAD -THEregulation of cofumercial . airlines. once agan looking at me quizzic- clerk, they were debating whether Near Plymouth Bridge control of interstate ' COIIIlinerce, ally. Perhaps it was my imagin- or not it would be safe to let me George Mamary & Earl Wolfe, and , legislati,on preventing mono- ation again. But, certainly, I was go out and mingle with the people Props. 14 W. NORTHAMPTON ST.' polies of capital or labor. · puzzled. Who wouldn't you be if of the outside world, so I quickened Student Owned and Student Baldwin goes on to state facts he found that blackboards were no my pace, and hurried out the door Managed rhone 2-07 40 'about the growing influence of the longer blackboardds and that the (continued on page 8) ln Passing Men Savs Baldwl I I The Ph . osophy . 1 ·f· h.. _, J\.!·d , w. } at t. . HALF CIRCLE RECORDS CampUS Record Shop �.4 Wlil..lKES 001.JLEGE ~EA!QON Friday, Februar-y 27, 19.48 ============================'======================================= LOCAL HIGH SCHO()LS :C _·,:_on·i·er·ence H. g'hi g·ht-s·. ~i~!):t:1; 1~d ;~:s:~];{:s :~~ _·1• I~ have been impressed by the character of the reporter. Three characteristics .o f a newspaper, according to Mr. Bachman, are dramatic effectiveness, compactness, and clarity. He recommended t hat the young Bible Recommended journalist read Charles Dickens to study character descri pt i on ; Shakespeare to acquire an extensive vocabulary; and the Bi'b le to learn dramatic English, brevity' and power. Mr. Robert Patton explained the difference between sports writing and news writing. He expressed the hope that the local high schools would profit from the conference by forming an organization to help get the high school news to the offices of the papers. In this way, Mr. Patton state, more news of the high · school,s would be printed. Students at th~ Press Conference show deep interest as Mr. Joseph 'l'. Gonnan,- President -of International Color Printing Company, explains the in's and out's of printing .comic,;;. Pictured above are faculty advisors of the studen t publications of hte various high s-2hools represented -at the recent Interscholastic Pre3s Confere·1ce. F:irst row, Mrs. ~ - Repotski, Newport;· Eliza_be'.h Whitenight, Shickshinny; Eileen Donohue, ,vyoming-; Mary Gilmore, Luzerne ; Sister Mary c;,a -: g-e ine CBS, Marymount. Rear r () w, J ohn C::illahan . Jenkins Township; t'i 1 hert Schappert, GAR; Alfred Brenner, Kingston. Pictured are participants in the recent Press Conference. Left to right; Robert T. Mikulewi-cz, feature,; editor of the Wilkes Beacon; Henry Anderson, e:iitor-in-chie f Pe ws editor of ec!L or of the Patton, sports of the Beacon; Norbert Oishe~ ki, the Beac.on; William Bachman, ci-ty Ha.z leton StandaFd-Sentinel; Bob editor of the Wilkes-Barre Record. Luncheon Served At the conclusion of the speeches. the delegates were guests of the BEACON Press Club at'a'lunelf~-o'n in the College cafeteria. Foliowing the · luncheon three movies, "Journalis)'ll", a picture showing all the phases of newsc paper work, "Cover To Cover", picture showing the . steps in · the publication of a book, and '\Spot News", a picture de·s cribing how telephotos are made, were shown in Chase Theatre. After the movies, a discussion period was· held. Later the delegates were taken on a tour of the campus. - a In bringing t he · conference to a close, Mrs. Williams toid the delegates that she hoped this would be an annual affair because by discussing the problems of putting out a high school paper, much was gained by all who participated. Delegates attended the confer- ence from the follo\\'.'ing schools: Kingston, St. Mary's, G. A. R., Kingston Township, N ewporit Township, Shickshinny, Dallas Borough, Wyoming, Marymount, Jenkins. Luzerne, Forty Fort, Meyer,s, and Coughlin. Who Is the Colonel's Queen? Snapped at the conference are left to right, Kingston High School's Merritt Wagner of the KINGST.ONIAN and ~IN<GSTONIAN co-editors Jean Smith and Joseph Moran (brother of BEAC ON sports editor Tom Moran). Pictured during Saturday's conference left to right, first row: William Bachman, city editor of the HAZLETON STANDARD SENTINEL; John Callahan, !ldvi<sor of Jenkins Township High School publication. Back row: . Jack Reese, BE.'ACON. reporteF; Bob Patton, WILKES-BARRE RECORD sport11 eclitor; , Mrs. Gertrude Willi~ms, Wilkes journalism instructor; Marty Blake, College journalism student. �Friday, February 27, 1948 WliI..JKES OOLLIDGE lB®.AJOQN 5 Y:~~!:study Winter CarniVal ·.Outpoints Weather Ur~es Osterhout ' ._J , ,.... . .Mr. Joseph Myers, Wilkes College librarian, has requested that Wil~es sfodents refrain, whenever po~s1ble, from the practice of usmg the Osterhout Library as a study hall. Mr. Myers stated that the facilities of the college library are not being used to the fullest e'len during the hours when th~ library is most crowded. The college (ibrary now has a seating capacity ?f approximately 120, and even durmg the busiest hours has sufficient seating space to accomodate at least two-thirds of the students who have been going to ~he Osterhout to pursue their Situd1es. · Mr. Myers - made it clear, how~ver, that the Osterhout is anxious to ?ave , Wilkes students make use: Qf its Reference and Circulation Departments, bUJt students who are merely lo&ing for a place to sit and study are requested; to employ the college library. The reason for "this is that Wilkes students have · ~een studying at th~ Osterhout n't such great numbers that other patrons at that library have been unable to find seats. Mr. Myers said it was his hope · It was no easier returning on the ,s lippery highways. that in the future students will mak~ greater use of the increased dents help put chains on the bus they were riding. s_eatmg capacity in the college hbra~y, it~us alleviating the crowded s1tua_t1on at the Osterhout. ( continued from page 2) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR It was tough going to get through the Poconos .t o the College Here stu- Winter ,Carnival held between semesters. -Above a bus and car on the way to the Split Rock Lodge (site of the carnival) are stuck on an icy hHl. . News Without Information? Can't Be Done! BEACON reporter,s have been complaining increasingly Dear Sir : that some sturdents and faculty members simply won't co.. On Novem:ber 29, 1947 newspap- :opetate to gj.ve them the information necessary to turJl out ers throµghout the country carried a pruper. · jubilant headlines of the partition- • _T hey -report that som . e students and faculty · members ing of ·Palestine. Since that timei these same newspapers have been sometimes re.fu1 se to give the t~for an interview, but more carrying daily accounts of the often decline to give them the factSI necessary to write a strife and tension now s.preadi~g throughout the Holy Land; hav_e news story, or keep them comingg pack until the reporters .been carrying flagrant accounts of are not only absolutely weary but have missed the deadline. violations of the United Nations (One weary_reporter has· been trying consistently for a week decision · E ach day h as b een t old It was by n-0tthe theArabs. Jews who decided to get_a •s t ory f or th· · IS 1,s:sue. . t o come on the ;partition of Palestine, by the United Nations, foremost among which was, the United States; it should not be expected that the Jews must bear the entire responsibility for the carrying ~ut of the decision, while embargoes · exist which prevent them from receiving desperately needed material aid for their · own defense and for. the defense of the partition \~cheme. The arms embargo which our own government has imposed upon the Middle East serves onlY. to strengthen the hand of the Ara.bs who are openly receiving munitions from the British and from America which is shipping them to Yemen, technically considered not in the Middle· East. The Jews of Palestine are ready and willing t o defend themselves. Our government is morally and duty ·bound to heed their .cries for material aid, to insure that the citizens of the newly created Jewish State are ,p roperly equipped• to protect themselves against the as- · ·saults of- those determined to o,ppose by violence the democratically arrived at decisions made by the world's highest tribunal. • 'I:he United States holds the key to the proper equipment of the Jewish militia. In our l-0ng history, -0ur government has not hesitated to send arms and military missions to other parts of the world to back up its foreign policy; it should not hesitate now. Sincerely yours, PHILIP BARON The .Wilkes-Barre M.etrqpolitarl Chapter Intercollegiate 'Z;ionist Federation -Of A<merica. Who Is the Colon:efs Queen? back). Mi,ssin:g a deadline causes con:fiusion in every depaa.'tment. It adds a tremendous amount of )VOrk to the BEAICON · t_e r, ne1·th er of w h om h ave the mat en·a1 s t a ff,s and th e ,prm they had ,planned on. There are too many coml}lications involved in missing a deadline to diSCUJ$S here. However, the most serious complications, we feel, are that a reporter who is frequently turned away by faculty membel'!S and students loses interest in his work and that consequently the paper ' soon loses reader appeal. A Wilkes skier makes his ,;ay along; the icy ski run. In most institutions reporter•s a.Te granted interviews . and given 1sufficient information (in time for deadlines) _to report in the college newspaper. Here, apparently some people feel it unnecessary to give reporters the slightest consiideration. At the same time, there is often a terr,ific clamor from the :s ame .people and others if the BEACON misses any news items. It is a very obvious fact that news can't be printed without the facts. The cooperation of students and faculty alike is necessary to the pi~blishing of the neWispaper. Students may have had trouble getting to and from the carnival, ,..but n<> one had any troulble epjoying his stay there. Above Wilkes fl!,llsters descend the Lodge's swif1i totioggan slide'. ' I . �WIU{ES COLJLEGE BEACON 6 Friday, February 27 ,... 1948' Athletic Banquet -Set For Thursday • u ' SPOR'TS- EEACON By TOM MORAN Beacon Sports Editor OUT OF 'l'HE DARK AGE-PLEASE :Several weeks ago in the King's Cro~ there appeared an edi,t oriaf which literally took the proud wearers of the gold and red apart for not _s upporting their college basketball team. At Wilkes. we have the same trouble. For the µas t' two year.s~ ever since this college .began sponsoring a.thletic:s on a large scale--we have been listening to narr_ow.tminded in.d ividuals sound off in a critical manner about the various athletic teams. The majority of the students at Wilkes prefer to· stay away from sports contests and then indulge in their "Sunday Morning Quarterbacking" the day after the event. There is seldom ever an enco\iraging remark made--always it is in the form of criticism. I . Don't get this department wrong~we're not saying that some things c_o uldn't be .improved, but to those who prefer to criticize from a \distance , after reading th'e newspaper account of the sports event, there appears ,to be a definite lack of school spirit and loyalty. · At ~ time like this when we should be enjoying the sports we have at :present and striving to build a bigger and better sports program, some · of the students are getting a bigger kick out of knocking the player~, coaches, and program. Let's get out of the dark ages .. We have an excellent athletic program at this school. There are a few kinks, but to the critic even the perf~t would seem imperfect. We can put it in another way. This is college. The college has athletic teams. · The college also is supposed to ' have school spirit. But the college cannot have any of these things u11less it has · students who enjoy them. The excuse that we are veterans and above any such childishness is in itself a far more drastic form of childishness. · · Many times we have heard people say that this is nothing like college, because there is no spirit and the student body in general is dead. Well, who made it that way? The student -council and the school officials have provided the students with all the tools. The task of building is up to the students. SECOND ANNUAL SPORTS DINNER-DANCE AT 6:30 . .IN Will(ES CAFETERlA ,;. Severi Matches Set For Wilkes Tennis ·Team ,, Candidates for the Wilkes College tennis team . will be called out as soon as the weather ·permits, according to George Ralston, director of athletics. This year will mark the second year of tennis competition for the Colonels and many of t~e netmen who were members of last year's clp b will be back on , tpe courts f?r the college this season. The first match is scheduled for April 16, when the Colonel net squad will play host to Hartwich College team in the Kirb~ Park court area. Expe~ted to ,be back in action for the Wilkes tennis team this year are: John Glbwacki, .Bill Dave·n port, ·.j oe Danielewicz, Bob Miklil ewicz, Edward Burtsavage, , Hank Collins, a11d Kenny Widdall. . The si!hedule is: April 16, Hartwich; .home; April 17, Lycoming, home; ' May 1, Lycoming, away; May 8, Hartwich, away; May 15, Susquehanna, away; May 2'2, Triple Cities, a'Yay; May 28, Triple Cities, home. Cobleigh Named Music Dept. Head \ Cobleigh Appointed---,. 'Donald E. Cobleigh, former Dartmowth instructor, is replacing the late · Professor Paul Gies as head of the Music Department at Wilkes College, it was announced by Dr. 'Eugene S. Farley, Presi.. ~e~ember, it's almost impossible to criticize_ the school wjtho~t dent of Wilkes College. c-nt1c1zmg yourself, .because YOU are a part of 1t. What you don t ,M r. Cobleig,h is a graduate of like is what you have created. If it's a monster only _you can change it:' Phillips Exeter Academy and Let's support the school activities in the future. Dartmouth College and has been · a. member of the faculty since \INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL LEAGUE THIS YEAR , .. . ,;i'_,.· 1 1 I i,93j2. For the second straight year, Wilkes will have an lp.tramural Softball League, which will be made up of about 10 teams from the various clubs in the school. George Ralston, director of athletics, announced that this year's intramural' softball program will be handled by the • Athletic Department and the teams 'will have plenty of equipment and top-'notch ofl'icial-s to handle the games .in Ki11by Park. •· He received -his degree of music ·from the University of Wisconsin. He studied music at Ecole Normale de la Musique in Paris and was a student of the famous Nadia Boulanger. In addition to being member of the faculty of Dartmouth Col-. BEACONETTES lege, Mr. Cobleigh was associated Chet Knapich, whom Bob Mikulewicz referred to as the kindly with the Dartmouth Glee Clu'g. He faced · judge, will have to· cease smiling at the trials. It ruins the is ~ veteran of World War II,\ haveffect... Best remark of the week came when Marty Blake, who could ing served with the Office of Straprobably talk the head off a cigarstore Indian, remarked jokingly that. tegic Se~ces as a member of the the fans in Wyoming Valley were planning to' hold a Marty Blake United Sta;tes Marine Corps. He taught music appreciation, Night and present him with , a traveling bag. A potential journalist history, theory, and modern music popped from nearby, "It's a wonderful idea and I'll go on record a•s at Dartmouth. Mr. Cobleigh asvolunteering to pay the full -p rice for a one-way ticket so the bag sumed his duties here at the bewon't go to waste." · ginning of the semester. a· For The Best in Sports Rivalry SEE Wilkes vs. King's -Saturday Night at 8 -IN- King's College Gym The second arinuiail Wilkes · College Athl~tic ·Banquet, which was originallf scheduled to take ;place last Monday, will be held next Thursday evening at 6.:3•0 in the Wilke& College ICafeteria, according .to an an11,ouncement ·m,a<le yesterday, by George F. Ralston, director of athletics at this college. Over 150 persons, including members of all . past athletic teams, who ,are still in school, and Wilkes College lettermen, are expected to attend the combined banquet and dance, which will honor the athletic teams of the past year. The Athletic Council, working in conjunction with George Ralston, have arranged a program which will top last year's sports dinnerdance in every dep_a rtment, food, entertainment, and speeches. Clayton Karambelas, William Rice, Steve •· W:olff, James Farrell, Crane. Buzby, Jack Jones, James Davis, James Brennan, Marty Warmus, Joe Baltrushes, Tom Moran, Jack Kloeber, Jack Reese, Jack Feeney, Fr1mcis Brokus, ·elem Hill~r, Henry Heineman, Norbert Olshefski John Vale, James Trumbower, Wi.lliam Naricarrow, Chester Kriapi~, Sammy Elias, Ed Gill, Millard Skalla, .Bill McDonough, Lew Jo;nes, Osea Galletta, Joe Danielewicz, John Glo-~ .wacki, Bob . Mikulewicz, William No Outside Speakers . Davenport, Jack Josephs, Bob According to the director , of Gorgas, 'Paul Thomas-, George athletics, there will be no outside Lewis, Bill . Eckert, Melvin Barry, speakers at this year's affair, but Francis• Pinkowski, John Florciewa,ddresses will proba,bly -b e made· icz, Kenny Widdall, Bob Waters, by several local college men as .foe Swartwood, Bill Harvey, Gerwell as the captains of the verious rard Washco, Walter Hendershot, athleti-c teams., which are being Earl Fritzges, Al Morse, Joe Savhonored. itz, Dahny Norman, Bill Borman, 4-rnong those who will be pres- Bill Luetzel, Don Casey, · Venton ent at this year's ,banquet a.re: Lugg, and Jack Cain. WHtT ABOUT- SCHOOt SPlRIT... Schoo,! spirit seems. to be like the weather........ 1 Everyone talks about it-no one does anything about it! Well, what i-s school spirit anyway? Chances are, one could get as many interpretations as there are personalities. However, there are various other names, such as morale, esprit de corps and oomphwhich connote about the same meaning. L1?t's see how this applies to \\;ilkes College. We h~ve here in school unlimited opportunities for student expression in sports, (dramatics, student government, enteretainment and many other fields of interest for 7ou.rtg people. The student body in general has, responded admirably-and with a wealth of talent. · We have a splendid football team. Thi) basketball team has compiled an enviable record. We ha¥e had greil.t plays in the past (thanks to· oµr many talented dramatic students) and can 'c ertainly look forward to many more. We have conducted many successful dances: formal and s-emi-formal. We have done much In spite of all this there appears to be a lack of that whole hearted enthusiams by the student body that could be de.scribed as . . . school spirit. What's the matter? In all probaJ:>ility there is more than one reason. And there are a few which appear conspicuous enough to merit attention. Perhaps the 'most. important of t-hese factors is that the great majority of students have predominantly local interests, not neces-s arily connected with the school! They have long esta:blishecj friendships, membership in clubs and associations and other neighborhood attachments which lay first claim to their time and attention. Quite naturally a conflict arises when a transfer of loyalty and sentiment to th~ school is attempted by the student. 'rhen we have the problem of the hard pressed married student, who gets along as bravely as he can, on the present subsistence allowance under the ·G. I '. Bill of Rights. · There are also many students with outside employment, who consequently have scant time. for participation in student activities. Many students take education as no light matter and devote as much time as possible to studies. Last we find a few students w}w cast a .cynical eye on all efforts to promote student affairs as so much hoopla and whoop de do. Now facts like these are not discouraging. . They point up a decisive challenge to those capable people who are willing to work in the grass roots of the student body as a whole: and to whip up a program acceptable to the greatest majority of students possible. Due attention should be paid to current flow of student opinion. Maturity and curiosity should be cultivated 'in the student, insofar •a s ,it will lead to his spontaneous and whole hearted interest in scholastic affairs. Dignity of the individu!l,l should be th"? keynote of the .movement. All the tools, all the means, all the skills are present........ , Let's· put them to use! · Edward J. Wasilewski �Friday, February 27, 1.948 7 WLLKES CO!LEGE BEACON King's Quintet Next Colonel Cage Foe ·WILl(ES GRAPPLERS FACE Eleven Contests WEAl(ENED WILl(ES FIVE PRINCETON ON SATURDAY, Face Wilkes Nirie; HOPES TO AVENGE EARLY SEASON DEFEAT SATURD·AY F. & M..SQUAD THURSDAY First Game Apr. 16 The Wilkes College wrestling team will enter its busiest week of the season tomorrow, ;when it will travel to Trenton to engage the Princeton Junior Varsity in a wrestling meet; and on Thursday, it will join han<ls with King's and the Y. M. C. A. against Franklin and Marshall in a benefit match for the Crippled Children's fund. After a short and not too successful season, the matmen finp.lly pulled. into the win column with a resounding 18-1'5 triumph over King's College last Saturday. To. morrow, Wilkes matmen hope to add the JeDseymen to what they hope will be a growing list of victims. · The Tigers of Princeton will be hard to handle, and a win for the Colonels will bring some desired prestige which they wilt use in adopting a full four-year college schedule for next season. The Princeton squad has a rich background in the field. of sports, not the least of which is wrestling. It will bring into the squared ring years of experience against the best the Ivy League was able to throw at them. However, Coach Cromwell Thomas of Wilkes feels that hi's men are ready for the bigger fields, an<l is confident that his team will make ibetter than a creditable showing, He promises trouble f.Jr Princeton and thinks highly of his squan's capa,bilities. The Thursday encounter will have an All~Star ·team comaiosed of Wilkes, King's and the Y. M. C. A. in an engagement against the famed Franklin and Marshall Wrestlers. This match will be ,sponsored .by the West Side Lion's Club for the benefit of the Crippled Children's Fund. Preparations for the event are bei-ng handled by Frank Walp, Supervising principal of the Forty Fort, schools. The encounter will take place at 7 :30 in the Kingston High School Gymnasium. Failure to Receive Court Barber Joh Angers Feelzw~l} had Heineman as a student. Feelzwell, who does not take kindly to shunning, was seen to g-0 as far as reporting the new barber to the union. Events were seen to take a serious turn, for Feelzwell, a glib clip hadn't been heard from publiely for some. time. When the good professor is quiet it is generally conceded rt;hat he . is conceivi-ng a sheer headache for someone. News reporters and feature writers alike sought intervit:!c\vs with Feelzwell to no avail. one occasibn he wasn't in,· but reporters in combing his office noted the :professor's diploma (Lather College) proudly displayed · on' the wall, h.is elegant chair with the reversable hoist, a shelf containtaining bottles of shampoo invented. by the •professor ~nd recognized. as a famou,s dandruff_ an<l scalp remover, and a card from Petrillo permitting him to whistle while he worked. All this, the writers thought, and he· didn't get the' court job. Apparently Feelzwell agreed, for the next day a quartet of reporters seeking an interview, were brushed off when he ' would not permit entry into his ~ffice, shouting bitterly from 'inside, "I disaffiliate". Asked for an interview, the professor retorted; "I'll send my ans- . t Appointment of Henry Heineman, Wilkes Letterman, as court barber recently caused considel"'able speculation in the · Beacon office .as to .. the stand Herkill,ler Feelzwell, professor · of exterior decorating on campus, would take. It was · common knowledge to Beacon reporters that Feel~well, loi;ig acknowle<lge<l as campus barber instructor, nev.er so much as DEEMER & CO. School and Office Supplies GIFTS AND STATIONERY Wi}i.es-Barre, Pa. On ~ For Accurate and Dependable Nationally Famous Watches · . Certified Perfect Diamond Rings O' Devo~;ion For . Up-to-the-minute styles * Miners Nat'l Bank Bldg. Wilke:,-Barre, Pa. ial Fine J ewelr'y ON . Easy Credit at No Extra Cost • See . BISCUIT CO. 75 South Main Street WILKES-BARRE * Wilkes-Barre. Pa. GAME AWAY AT 8 By TOM MORAN Beacon Sports Editor Although considerably weakened by the loss of several key players, a determined Wilkes College quintet will try to avoid what seems almost inevitaible when the blue and gold Colone1s face a more powerful and .experienced King''S CoUege cage team tomorrow night at 8 in the King's College Gymna:::ium in Kingston. King's will reign as the favorites in tomorrow night's contest because of the one-sided shellacking the Monarch cage team handed tl},is institution's five in the first meeting of the two clubs earlier this season. This second contest between the two Wilkes-Barre colleges will see Coach Tom Brock's cage machinery e v en stronger than it was on January 24, while the blue and gold bannermen will be playing with a squad that is considerably weakened. by the loss of Bill Johns and possibly one other courtnnan, who may be out on injuries. Colonels Hopeful Undoubtedly, the Colonels will play with a "do or die" spirit, since all hopes of copping any grand and glorious honors as a result of the 1947-48. cage season have long since been blown into nothing. But there is always the chance that one of those strange Wilkes and sel-dom seen phenomenons will N. Y. Arts and Sciences .37 occur in the King's gym in the .45 44 aucknell Frosh 39 form of an unexpected Wilkes vicPenn State ·E xtension 48 tory. 58 I{eystone , 36 51 Coach George Ralston has a ''Penn State Extension .,.. ' 53 48 40 . Lycoming ' 34 44 Rider 76 43 King's 6.5 34 Triple Cities 28 39 Keystone 42 50 Bucknell 24 '6 Lycoming 61 Season's Results group of top-notch cagers on h:is roster and all of the courtmen have plenty of scholastic experience under their belts, but the big· question is whether it will be• enough to prevent the Brock aggre-. gation from conducting one of its now famous scoring sprees. Starting Five . Doubtful With the loss of Johns in the· Wilk~s line-up, Coach Ralston was·not too sure as to just who would! be in the starting five, but with such regulars as Danny Norman, Paul Huff, Paul Zlonkiewicz, Joe Swartwood, Bill Harvey, Do I\ Casey, and Charlie Jackson to pick from, the Kingsmen may ,b e the recipients of many surprises. While the .p eace offerings are being offered to the Gods of Basketball in abun<lance by the Wilkes cage followers, it must be remembered that King's is going to have plenty of power · in the form of Tom McLaughlin, one of the finest ball players in the small.er! circles, · MoGlrane•, Mµlvey, Engle, Dragon, Wawe11, and Murphy. Wilkes Grapplers Nose Out Rival l(ing's Club~ 18--15 Remaining Schedule: Saturday, Feb. 28-King's College away Wednesday, Mar. 3-Triple Cities away Saturday, Mar. 6-National J . C. home Saturday, Mar. 13-N. Y., A & S away FIRST COLONEL vrnTORY Saturday, February 21, at the Monarchs quickly achieved an adSt. Stephen's Gym, the Wilkes vantage ove,r Bill ·McGinley of the, College wrestlers defeated. King's Colonels, and held on doggedly, College in a gruelling meet that although McGinley threatened sevsaw the traditional rivals go to eral times to reverse the position. the last match before the cont~st The decision went to Leddo 2-12. was decided. The final score was The 165 pound match, Lasky of 18-15. Wilkes mauled Bill Meier. . Meier It was a well earned victory, was nearly pinned several times, and one badly needed by the Blue but held on ·only to lose a decision. and Gold Colonels. l;t seemed that After a slow ,s tart, George Lewis Wilkes would have to content it- in the 175 pound bracket sudd~nly self with a lone football victory came to life, aind in amazingly for the year. The basketball team quick fashion, Gallagher of ~ng's has never found the range in its found. himself pinned. in 1 :561~ matches against the Monarchs, and For the first time, Wilkes· saw the wrestling team lacked. much , victory within striking distance. The first "Coffee Hour" of the needed experience. But experienc~ It needed only five points, but current s~n:iestet will be held by le±it by the back door when the those five points weighed heavy. the Spamsh Club on ~-◊nday, ·determined. Wilkes grapplers set on the broad shoulders of NorMarch 1, at 3 :00 P. M. m room out to emulate their brothers in man "Ctusher" Cross. He had to 204 of the _Shoema.k~r building. arms, the victory-minded gridders. come through. Essef of King's Pablo Diaz; a W1l~es student The meet opened. with an exhi- had the unfortunate experience of f 7om Bo?'ota, Col~mh~a, a~? Hen~ bition between Joe Berger ,and meeting the "Crusher" and the :ie~ta ~ivas, a Mex~can. Senor- Larry Barret, which saw the bout Colonels were determined to settle ita , :will speak on hfe 1h South go the limit before Berger emerg- for nothing lessthan victory. Like America. ed the viotor by a 10-2 decision. a raging bull, the burly Cross Arr~ngernents for this affair In the first regular match, A t battered his man to the canvas are bei_ng handled by Marty ,Blake Rice, although outweighed by eight time and . again, and would hrve, and Kieth _Rasmuss~n, two stu- pounds, wrestled a smart m.a tch undoubtedly, pinned Es~E\f if'' indents studY:1ng Spamsh 103. until Dougherty of King's, by sheer jury hadn't forced the Kingsn1an :1\11 Spa~ish students who attend force of weight, gained the upper to default.. · Cross' victory was this ~eetmg are asked by _the hand, and in the second period, the deciding match, making the Spamsh DeJ?artment to s_u bmit a Rice was pinned. In the 128 .s core 18-15 :in favor of the copy of their_ s ched1;1les so a per- pound division, Bill Rice staged a Colonels. mane~t meetmg time can be good match, ·but was extended all Other, members of the squad are e st abhshed. the way by George Their of_ King's to be commended. for their work in before Thier gained an exciting preparing the squad for victory. • wer. It's a singe you111 have a 6-2 ~ecision. They are, namely; Ted Smith . at cutting reply from me". FeelzWilkes had no contestant in the 128,. Joe Evans at 155; Nick Heinewell .p romised he could be dandruff 136 pound class and forfeited the man art; ,145 Tom Check at 175 and match to King's. 1-n the 145 pound Joe Berger' at 150. ' . aibout this incident. Reporters felt certain that a cla~s, Norris 158gan of Wilkes and serious crisis was in the' making Chick Armstrong of King's battled Th~ Colo.-.el's Queen, Who ','_ and that last of the -issue had not evenly to an 8-8 draw. In the 15:5 Is .She?, been beard: · · pound weight, Bill Leddo of the Spanish Club To Hold First, .Frank Parkhurst,.Inc. Meeting Tonight * General 'Insurance ' For The baseball schedule, which released by the Athletic Department yesterday, revealed that Wilkes College diannond squad will play a total of 11 games during a six week period, with the first contest scheduled to take place at home with Hartwich as the opponent on Friday, April 16, in Kir.by ·Park. The club this year is expected to be one of the strongest that ever represented the ,blue and gold on the diamond. New equipment and uniforms have been purchased tori the o:nembers ·,pf tfue squiad and there is a good possibility that an early season drill shed may be obtained for the pitchers and catchers to wor,k out. During the season, the Wilkes nine will play six home games, all in Kir,b y Park, and five away. The schedule is: April 16, Hartwich, home; April 17, Wyoming Seminary, home; April 28, Rider College, away. May 1, Keystone, away; May 4, Wyoming Seminary, away; May 8, Hartwich, away; May 12, Keystone, home; May 15, Rider College, home; May 19, King's, home; May 22, Triple Cities, away; May 29, Triple Cities, home. W$.S �WILKES COLLEGE BE!AiCON. 8 CAMPUS IDGHLIGHTS By TED WOLFE The horse-laugh this week comes from the Council member who was dubious about holding the "'Winter Carnival" on Friday the 13th. All winter long we were blessed with perfect weat_h er for winter sports, a11d then , rthe day on which the earnival was held brought forth . miserable conditions. In spite of this, the students made the best of it, and managed to have a' good time. Some of them said it really seemed good to breath WilkesBarre air again after that nervewracking trip home, down icy ~ountain .roads . . · Some of the .it)coming freshmen got drift of the initiation that was in store for them. They heard the rumor that they would have to go around with their head in a bucket instead of their books. Simultaneously, it was repol'ted that local drug stores are completely sold out of nerve-tonic. ; • • • • • • • · The Manuscript came out with the New Look this year, from a white cover to a blue one. Even the stories had a variety in color, ranging from melancholy-blue to blood-red. • • * • • * * * * * * Many of the students who were Recently, many of the students looking forward to the trip were have expressed the opinion that disappointed and peeved when the ·the Beacon should feature a reservations for it were cancelled "who's ga-ga about who" gossip two days before they were sched- column whose main purpose would uled to have been. To them, it's be to br~ng the l?ve 0 l_ife of t~e another black mark against the -s tudents mto the hmehght. Vari1ous inquiries were made, and some Student Council. * * * * * * interesting-ideas, pro and con, were Sheldon Fried can be called the noted. The climax of the whole parenthesis of the current success affair was a letter received from "Antigone"; He ·,appeared for two one of our most popular students, minutes at the beginning and two Cedric Glub. minutes at the end. rCedric is a n Arts student, who, * * * . •· * * in spite of a scarcely noticeable Some enthusiasts noted that last hole in his head, manages to edition's revue of that presenta- maintain a passing average. He is / tion . failed to mentio~ that the a rather conscientious student both lighting effects for the play were in studies and in extra-curricular exceptionally fine. For shame activities.. Some of his deals are ·' a little on the shady sid'e. He has B , eacon, and d,id you notice that the ushers' fin.g er-nails were beau- done some heavy speculating in t ifully manicured, too? the 9--sed text book market, and Orchids to the technical crew recently it's been rumored that he :and apologies to the readers. is t he local dealer in black market * • * * * * term papers. · Both the Student Council and Here is what he has to say: ·the ·Lettermen's Club are smarting Dear 4th-est aters: under the verbal )ashing given I underst and that some Wilkes ·them by Dean Ralston at the meet- students would like to see a gossip ing of January 27. It seems that column appear in the Beacon. Withbo_th , · organizations were going out going into detail, I would like :about thing-s in the wrong way, the to express my opinion on the matCouncil unconstitutionally, and the ter. Lettermen unconventionally. In I am definitely against it. Not, :spite of all this to-do, the Let- however, because I realize that I , termen emerged clothed in smiles :wouldn't be one of those talked of victory, a n d blue-and-gold about. After all, I can't help it if ewelrters. The Council? Well, all I' have, two · noses. But I think it's they could say wai,, "Darn that a childish idea. When I was ten, -P re-Med Club!" my father and I had a heart to * · * * ·* • • heart talk in his place of business. The idea for a student-sponsor- As we sipped our beer, he said, ed scholarship ,for some wo;thy · "Son, life is a funny and compliperson, foreign or <i'omestic, fell cated matter. You'v~ got to grow through.. The reason ., was that into it. When you become a man, such an undertaking would conflict put away childish things." wirth plans for a Cindere!Ja Ball, I often recall that scene. I'll as . far as funds were concerned. in ever forget how papa looked as Either affair would help to popu- he sat there playing with his larize Wilkes, and it was just a yo-yo and giving me that advice. question · of · w'hich one would be All I can say about the matter chosen. Also, each one would have is, what is this a college or a to be financed from the Student high school? Reople are grown u,p Fund. It was decided that the stu- when they get to college, or at dents would rather pay for enter- least they're supposed t o be. tainment than for someone else's And gossip is an awful thing. education. It's -the only thing that runs down Now wouldn't it be fine if more people than automobiles. But whatever band-leader chosen for if it's gossip they want,· all they the Ball ("Tex" Beneke was men- have to do is glance in at Chase tion.e d) could be persuaded to use Lounge every day around noon to the money paid him to finance see who loves who. some lucky person's education? ·P lease don't think my comments That way, everything would work are too ', harsh as I want to reout wonderful, and Wilkes could be main on friendly terms with the sure of doubly-effective popular- college. ity. Sincerely, ' What dreamers some people are! Cedrick Glub. • * • • • • Thank you, Cedric. For · some real, rib-tickling en• • • • • • tertainment, read Librarian Joseph Many students have given up Meyer's "Guide -to the use of the idea of trying to see Dean Wilkes- Library". Copies may be Ralston concerning s c h e .d u 1 e obtained at ,t he loan desk in the changes. After one look at the Library. waiting line, they throw up their * * * • * • arms in disgust and retire to the The newly-formed Breeze-bat- Cafeteria to drown their troubles ters Club of Wilkes is looking for in coffee. One fel!ow tried to run recognition from the Student the gauntlet and came out with Council. . The Club meets every two . broken legs, which g oes to Friday morning in the Cafeteria, show y:ou just how bad the situand the members drool over coffee ation r.e ally is. and debate over pressing iss\les. Members include Bill Griffith, The Colonel's Queen, Who Tom Lasky, John Haracz, Sheldon Is She? Fried, Harold Morgan, Vince Macri, Norbert Olshefski, and · Ted Wolfe, wirth Cedric Glub as temSPEAKERS URGE pora r y president. The problem being discussed currently , is "How (continued froµi page 1) to relieve the congestion of stu- to become even greater, we must dents in the Cil.feteria during build on the spirit of friendliness. lunch hour". Best suggestion thus Don't Bury Heads far-dynamite. Attorney Daniel J. Flood, ex- I • congresspian and one time Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania, began by noting that Wyoming Valley has finally reached maturity by harboring a college this size. lHe then· went on to say that since we are college students, we should abhor the word ignorant, and that ignorance is the iiurturer of prejudice and iptolerance. ' · Fr~day, February 27; 1948 He expressed the desire that at THE PHILOSOPHY. the end of American Brotherhood \ Week, we don't rush bacl~ and bury · (continued .from page 3) our heads in the sands of indif- and away from C1ty Hall. : ference. . I d~n't enjn 'philosophf c.l ass Attorney Flood concluded by saying that · there are still mil- any more. · It's in1;eresting, I suplions of people wl".o are being po~e, buit now I feel- that : it is entirely theoretical, too much · so •S trangled by the serpents o'f. in- for me. I like subjects that have a ;tolerance. practical applicatin, so that leaves philosophy out. It's not practical. Who Is the Colonel's Queen? I proved that. . ''l'VE TRIED THEM ALL, CHESTERFIELD 15 MY FAVORITE CIGARETTE 11 ·@ e~ . STAIIIIHG /HA 'TRIANGLE PRODUCTION "SLEEP, MY LOVE" RELEASED THRU UNITED ARTISTS ESTERFIELD £LWAYS MILDER ll3ETTER TASTING @OOLER SMOKING Copyrip: 1948, 1-rrr a Mnu TOlo\CCO Co. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1948 February 27th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948 February 27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/5c13de6d763018b0361f951798e79525.pdf a8829ed8a6a15903ed149dad14d5d217 PDF Text Text Vol. 1., No. 13. ====================WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1947 "Amnicola" Name Given, College Yearbook Council To Sponsor Sport Dance Tonight Dance Will Follow Game With· Lycoming; Large Library Reese Pelton's Collegiens To Play, · Bein~ Planned REESE P.EVfON. As part of the week-end program, as well as the first in a new series of activities the Stud.ent Council will sponsor a sport Victory Hop on Friday night. The dance is schedu,led to get under way immediately following the Wilkes-Lycoming grid contest, and will b.e he:d in the spacious St. Miriam Golightly Elected President of Beta Gama Chi Stephens Churchhouse auditorium on South Frankin Street. Jack Feeney and Caroyn Jones ar,e cochairmen of the affair. Music will be provided by Reese Pelton's "-Collegians", a dance band composed of Wilkes students. The tw,elve-piece orchestra, now in its third year of existence, was recently heard at the sport dance which followed the Wilkes-Kings game. During ~he past summ,er the orchestra was chosen as one of the leading colleg.e dance bands in this state. The orchestra promises to present several novelties during the dance, including the musical skit, "Birth of a Band", which is something new in musical entertainment. The band, which us.es original arrangements by the leader, is patterned after the style of th Claude Thornhill orchestra. A general program of the best ballads of today and y;este_rday interspersed witR tangos; novel-ties, and a few real jazz classics is to be followed Friday night. Sybil Ichter, Leon Gilbert, and the Band Chorus will be featured on vocals. All students and friends of Wilkes .are invited to this affair that promis.es to attract a large crowd. There is no admission to the affair. vice president; Nan Richards, secretary; Naomi Gould, tr,easurer. Miss Golightly comes to the responsible office of president with previous experience from her high school days. In G. A. R. !Jigh School she was president of the dramatic club and editor of the school paper, the "Blue and Gray." Since entering Wilkes College, she has b.een an active member of the dramatic group. She is well remem4tered for her performance as Alic.e in "You Can't Take It' With You." Miss Golightly, who is a senior, is also a member of the Manuscript staff. Clayre Fischer, a graduate of Edwardsville High School has be.en active as a member of the Beacon and Yearbook staffs. Nan Richards, a · Forty-Fort High School graduate, was formerly editor of the Manuscript and secretarytreasurer of the Sociology Club at Wilkes. The n.ewly created separate office of treasurer for the sorority is held by Naomi GoU:ld, a graduate of Forest Hills High School, New York. Sh,e is also secretary of the French -Club and a member of the Beacon Staff. REGISTRAR ANNOUNCES MIRIAM GOLIGHTLY Miriam Golightly was recently elected president of Beta Gamma Chi, worn.en's '-Sorority. She will be assisted by Clayre Fischer, The Registrar's office has announced that the credits of transfer students who entered Wilkes College this semester will not be evaluated until these students have completed one successful semester at Wilka. Plans have been completed by the Wilkes Library Staff to expand facilities to accomodate all the students eager to use them. The expansion has been necessitated by the increased enrollment at the college, Present expansion call for the library to take over the first and second floors of Kirby Hall. The .,new rooms will provide the library with much needed space for r.e ading. They will also house the large reference collection, the maga?Jne and p.eriodical sctions, and several reserve book shelves. Arrang,ements are progressing to increase the number of books to twenty thousand volumes. In order to choose these new books, a committee, composed of members of the faculty and of the student body, has been appointed. • The faculty commit-eee, ~ headed by Mr. Richards -of the Mathematics Department, will consist of Dr. Ward, Mr. Williams, and ~r. Partridge. The stqdent committee h~s _not yet . been - completely chosen. To date, Joseph Kisi,elews ski, J,u,dy Bartlebaugh, Albert J. Stratton, and William S. Davies have volunteer,ed their services. Mr. Richards has announced that Albert T. Cole, Roya J. Culp, Carfied Davis, A. E. Funk, and Charles Hailstone should r,e port to him prior to Friday, November 21, to help arrange the student committe.e. Nan Ri~hards Wins Victory Bond With Latin Name, Marking Second Campus Publication She ~as Named. Presentation Set For Nov. 21 Dance By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI NAN RICHARDS Th,e Yearbook Naming Contest and i,ts $25 Victory Bond Prize were both won by Miss Nan Richards with her entry "AMNICOLA". While searching in the dark and dusty corners of a high school Latin text, Miss Richards discovered the new name of the Wilkes College Y,earbook, "AMNICOLA". The staff of six judges decided that Miss Richards' entry, a Latin word meaning "That which grows or dwells by a riv.er", was the most There is still room on the special . original and best suited name of plane for a few more students all the entries. wishing _to take the trip to Puerto Thts is the second- school -publicRico with the Spanish Club. The group will leave on Decemb,er 27 and return - on January 3. The price is $225, which will include the fare, hotel room, meals, and tps. While in Puerto Rico, the group will stay at the Condado Hotel, one of Pluerto Rico's finest. Tours, to all points of interest, will COnOmlCS U · b.e taken by private cars provided . with exeellent lecturers. Anyone desiring to make the MEMBERS TO VISIT THE trip may do so by g,etting in conPLANT TUESDAY tact with Miss Martha Silseth. There is still room for about twenBy TED WOLFE ty students. At a recent meeting, the Economics Club elected the following members to office: .., President: Eugen,e Repotski Vice-Pres.: John Higgins Sec.Treas.: Frank Wheeler ., At the same meeting 25 new members were admitted to the There will b.e an important Club. This number brings the memb,ership to a total of 60. The I meeting of ~e Beacon Staff on Monday at noon in the Beacon new members were given an outline of the CLu:b's policy and a office. Twenty Seats Still Vacant On Spanish Club Trip Eugene Repotski New President of E Beacon Meeting Monday at Noon I • Cl b ation which Miss Richards has· nam.ed. When the Wilkes College literary magazine was first organized, a call was issued for an appropriate title for the book. Miss Richards suggt.;;ted "MANUSCRIPT", which was accepted. The MANUSCRIPT had as its first Ed- . itor-in-Chief, Miss Nan Richards. After graduating from Forty Fort High School, Miss Richards attended Wil son Coll-eg.e, Chambersburg, Pa. She has serv,ed in the U. S. Spar Service for twentysix months, where she was in charge of the I. B. M. installation at Coast. Guard Headquarters, Washington, D. C. Nan was recently elected secretary of Beta Gama Chi. E1eanor Krute, Edito.r of the Yearbook, wil-1 present the $25 Victory Bond Prize 1to Miss Richards at the Costume Ball to be held at the Hotel Sterling on Nov. 21. After th.e yearbook was issued last summer, many people expressed dissatisfaction with the name, "BUJC". This year's staff decided to rename the book. Miss Krute organized th.e contest and asked the help of other school editors and the faculty. All entries for ,t he contest w,ere received by November 5 and judging started immediately. - The judges for the contest were: Geo. F. Ralston, Dean of Men; Betty Harker, D,ean of Women; Beacon Editor, Henry Anderson. Manuscript Editor, Robert Miller, and Yearbook Editor, Eleanor Krute, and Yearbook Advisor, Alfred Groh. I history of its activities. At the reorganization of the club on November 11, Mr. Repotski read a letter from the Am-crican Car and Foundry Company in which the officials of that company invited the Club members to make a tour of their plant. The club decided to make the trip on Tuesday of next week. Transportation will be furnish.ed by those Club members who have automobiles. Mr. Repotski also inforined the · members that sometime in the near future a representative of th.e Standard Oil _Company· will address the students and show moving pictures o! the work done in one of Standard's plants. Recently the Club members were addressed by Attorney Daniel -F. Flood. At present, the Club is planning to visit the New York Stock Exchange and the Chase National Bank in New York City. �2 Friday, November 14, 1947 WILKES BEACON REIN VISITS EDITORIAL STAFF As the BEACON recently re• Henry Anderson ported, Hrold Rein's column, REIN VISITS, will be forthcoming as a Associate Editor ............... .,... .... .. ... . ...... ........ ..... . .. .. .. .. . Robert Miller BEACON feature from time to Garfield Davis time. This Is the first of the new Assistant Editor ...... ... .. .. ........ .. ... ..... ............. ..... .. .. ...... .. series. Business Manager ....... .. .... ... .. ... . .. .. ... .. ....... .... ... .. ..... .. .. .. . Eugene Maylock Dear Hank, Editor ... Sports Editor .... ........ ..... .... ... .... .. .. ...... ..... .... .. .... . Thomas J. Moran When the laughter died down and the room had emptied, the editor said, "Ya know, I'm going to give you a job at that. It might be good for the laughs. Things are dull around here lately. But if you'e going to write a column, we gotta change your name. It's gotta sound more newspaperish. Now let's se.e-ftrst name Harold? Well, we'll change that to-uh, West- . FIRST PRIZE $500.00 . brook. N ow-W estbrobk Rein-no, not so hot. I got it! We'll change Rein to Pegler! That's it-WESTThe editors of TOMORROW BROOK PEGLER! That's your magazine have invited the students name from now on. of Wilkes College to participate in My new name didn't sound too the S.econd Annual College Writers newspaperish to me, but I figured Short Story Contest. The contest my new boss knew what would he will be open until December 31, best. 1947. The next two weeks was heaven The best short story will win a on earth. My column, under my nen name, appeared daily on the first prize of - $500, and · the next · first page of the Tribune. But for best will receive a $250 second some strange reason I was never prize. All manuscripts submitted able to recognize my column. If I will be considered for publication, wrote on traveling flea circuses, a and the magazine's managing edistory exposing the film industry tor asserted th.e possibility that was printed. And the story usually many of the non-winning entries made me sound rather bitter. But will be satisfactory for publicaI passed all this off as rewriting tion. The magazine pays $125 and and censorship on behalf of the u:p for each work published, thus affording the entrants an additionfront office. Then one ·day, instead of submit- al profitable opportunity. The fact that TOMORROW ting my column through the regular channels, I threw my copy in magazine has drawn high apa basket of papers which was on .p raisal from such critics as Herits way to the composing room. schel Brickwell an d Harrison The next morning my column on Smith is a great incentive for "How to French Fry Anchovi.es" young writers who desire to see appeared in its customary place on their work in print. The board of judges will be the front page. And to my surrpise, not a word had been changed. co_mpos.ed of two famous authors Three hours later I was fired! I and critics, Professor Mark Schorattributed my downfall to the er of the University of California, possibility that the column wasn't .and Professor Sidney Cox of up to the quality of my former Dartmouth, and two prominent editors of publishing concerns, ones. I sadly folded up my cardtable Dorothy Hilly.er of Houghton Miff (they never gave me a desl_<), pack- lin, and Ken McCormick of Doubleed my belongintrs, and went home, day and.. Company. The latter two will very probably be on the looka broken and disillusioned man. My spirit died and I was ready out for any writings may mak.e to throw in th.e towel, and only good materials for books. Stories must not exceed 5,000 because of my friends', and especially my landlord's, urging, did I words in length and . should be typed in standard form. Both decide to renew my job hunt. This time I started at the bot- manuscript and envelope must tom. I visited the office of the Hobo bear the phrase "College Contest", News and gained an audience with together with the writer's name, mailing address, and college atthe .editor. "Ever had any experience?" he tended. Each entry must-be ac companied by a self-addressed, asked . me. "Yes, sir", I said. "I worked on stamped envelope, and should be the Herald-Tribune." addressed to: "I don't mean newspaper experi~ TOMORROW MAGAZINE, enc,e-1 mean hobo experience!" he 11 East 44th Street, shot back. N,ew York 17, N. Y. I didn't think the fact that I had once hitch-hiked from WilkesBarre to Scranton would impress him very much, so I picked up my hat and quietly left the office. Wilkes Students Invited To Enter S. S. Contest I was getting a lofing o~yl'dwidth my studies, but 1 gure,.. o Paul Elvidge much better if I had more to eat than my usual diet of dried figs Photographers . ..... Joseph Hiznay and John Burak and lime juice. I decided a partCirculation Manag,er Richard Greenfield time job would help subsidize a better di.et, so since I am studyFaculty Reporter . Charles Reif .ing journalism, I chose to find part Faculty Adviser ................. ........ .. ....... ....... ....... .. .. . Alfred Groh time employment in that field. I dug up my scrapbook, which Typists ..___ .. .. . . Joseph Hudak, Jane Korper contained all my printed works, Reporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Norbert Olshefski, Russell Williams. including your editorial piece Ed~the _Rudolph, M,u riel Bransdorf, George Brody, Vincent Macri, about m~, and set off to make the Claire Fischer, Ted Wolfe, Betty Jane Reese, John Burak, Phil Baron, rounds. Clayton Bloomburg, ~elson Nelson, Barb~ra Noble, Judy Bartlebaugh. I chose to start my hunt at the Eleanor Krute, Sylvia Roth, Sheldon Fned, Margaret Golin Naomi Gould. • top, so I first visited the offices of the distinguished New York Times. I sat in a waiting room and only after I had gone through three LET,S ATTEND TONIGHTS GAME bags of popcorn was I admitted to an inner officer for an interview. At the outset of the fall semester over 1,000 student passMy int.erviewer was a fat bald es were s~ued for use at the Wilkes College Athletic contests. man, and he was chewing snuff. He Yet figures rece:ved from the Dean's Office reveal that only sat on his desk with his feet prop. . ped up on his chair. Noting my 304 iS t udents attended the game with Keystone, while only surprise at his odd position, he 230 were present at the contest with New York A & M, inak- said, "Boss don't lik,e us to ,p ut ing the ridkulous total of 534 students for the two home our feet on des½s, Got 'em bull. . . . , dozed, though-didn't say can't pul g~mes ,played. If this trend of_ md1fferenc~ contmues, there feet on chairs!" will be more football players m the stadrnm than student With this, he carefully aimed at fans. a ·strategically-placed brass spitTh f" d' 1 toon and completed his mark. He ese 1gures IC ose an appalling lack of school spirit. · than meticulously carved a notch Only a team with the spirit and drive of the Colonels would on the side of his desk. be able tomake such a splendid .r ecord in the face of this de"Never miss", he said exuberplorable student apathy. Not only do most Wilkes students antly. lack college spirit, but they fail to :recognize food football. The well-notched desk attested for his boast. It is an accepted fact, that the Colonels play the best football "Well, what do you w~nt: son? in this section. Students, however, have stated that they Time's money; money's time, and I prefer toatter~d high school football games because they have ain't got much of .either." I explained my mission. color. Such an attitude is difficult to understand, for if these "Got any newspaper experisame students would attend the Wilkes games, they would ence?" he asked. fill stands consequently adding ali the color and spirit of a "Yeth thir", I quickly answered. h!gh schoolcontest. Moreover, they would see a grade of "I worked on the Wilkes Bea~on, a college pape1!." , t ball far superior to that played iby any secondaxy school. "Um huh", he said, •"and what It,s time to wake up! Wilkes students unanimously voted would you like to do on our papt h f er?" o ave a ootball team. If the team is wanted, it certainly .~W.ell", I started, "I don't expect should be supported. Moreover, if anyone doubts the capabil- to start off big right away. I'd be ities of the Wilkes gridders, he should make it a point to satisfied to begin at the bottom. att end t omg · ht,s game. If h e 1s · present, we, re sure h e WI'II li'ke Maybe I could do a gossip column Walter wi·nchell, or maybe 1 • be convmced his failure to attend previous games has been could cov.er the U. N. sessions." a mistake. No one should miss tonight's game with Lycom- I must have said something funing Coll ny because suddenly he burst into ege. h1'lar1·ous laughter. He rolled all We h ave a f ast strong, alert team. Be alert enough to over the floor and his laughter see for yourselves. brought tears to his eyes. When he finally rega,ined control of himself he said, "Say, do you think AMERICA,S GREAT HERITAGE you'd be satisfied with being a foreign correspondent?" At 8 :45 yesterday morning, America's Heritage in the "Oh, I'm sorry, sir", I said, "but I .shape of the Freedom Train rolled into Wilkes-Barre. This I can't take that job as Im going Train, brought into our valley those precious documents to school at present." that is too bad", he answer- NO REW ARD OFFERED .wh"ch expound our American way of life. The people here ed,"Oh, "but I'll tell you what-I'll send had an opp-0rtunity to gaze upon the original documents you over to my pal in the Herald- Rein has r.e norted, but what has that shine like beacons jn the history of the world. Perhaps Tribune office. Maybe he can fix hanpened to Professor Feelzewell? you up with a job right her,e in Where· is ithe coll.ege wit? never again will the people in the valley ·g et a chance .to see, town." in their original form, the Declaxat:on of Independence, The Many requests have · heen re"Oh, thank you, sir, thank you!'' ceived asking for more of· the Constitution, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address· and other. fam- I cried. okay", he said, "get up popular column. These requ.ests ous documents. The young school children also had an op- off"Okay, the floor and take this note came from Grandma and Grandpa portunity to see history in the making. The stay of the over to the Hera'd right away." Feelzewell, Jocko Feelz.ewell, Jr., Freedom Train was so short though, that many people failed As I l.eft his office with the note Quagmire Feelzewell, Professor to v ·sit it. La.st night it moved out of Wilkes-Barre and on I heard him go back into his ter- Feelzewell, and Kay Klaxon. Kay Klaxon is the second cousin of across the nation to give hund:reds of thousands of Ameri- rible laughing fit. Wiloor Feelzewell. Wilber wishcaI1JS. from the coal fields and industries of the east to the At the Tribune office I present- es to make it known that he definthe no•,e to a receptionist who great wheat plains of the middle west and the giant forests ed immediately ushered me into the itely does not request any more of the Pacific, a chance to see the backbone of "Our Ameri- office of the .editor-in-chief. He Feelzewell colum·ns, and he does can Heritage,,. read the note and nearly swallowed not give a hoot what his cousin Norbert Olshefski the cigar he was chewing. His likes or dislikes. Upon further in!aught.er drowned out the noises of vestigation it was revealed that the city street. He finally gasped. Wilbur is able to read, with "You got any of the work .vou did either head. This is one of the few occasions when Wilbur agrees at college?" I immediately placed my scrap- completely with himself. book before him. He glance,: thrn Est. 1871 The question remains; will there the pages, laughed some mor.!;l, and then rang- all the buzzers on his or will there not be more of the Pasteurized Dairy Men's Furnishings and int.er-office buzzer. Suddenly th.e Feelzewell stuff and such. office was crowed with people. If, by some odd accident, Prof. Products Hats of Quality "Boys", the editor began, "this Feelzewell reads this notice will he is rich-" p:ease grab his pen firmly be"My name is Rein, not Rich", I tween his toes and begin to interrupted. scribble. 9 West Market Street Trucksville, Pa. "Yeah", · he said. "Rich-er-Rein Wilkes-Barre, Pa. here wants a job and he won't Come home Feelzewell - all is Phone Dallas 35 mind starting off as a gossip col- forgiven, yohr past writings will umnist!" not be held against you. Art Editor ...... .............. .. . . I Prof. Feelzwell Reported M•lSSing; • DARTER'S Trucksville Dairy * JORDAN ** ALUMNI NEWS -~ The Alumni Association is planning a Christmas Dance for December 27, 1947 at Hotel Sterling. Co-chairmen for the dance are Ellen Brennan and Sally Roberts who are working hard to mak.e the affair a great success. Among the Wilkes Alumni who have accepted teaching positions is Phyllis Smith who is teaching at Bucknell University. Ruth Birk is a junior high school teacher in Philadelphia. Ruth Evans anl Alherta Novak are teaching in the Plymouth Borough schools. Another alumna teaching in the Philadelphia schools is Louise Rummer. Announcement w a s recently made that Doris Smith, South Sherman street is engaged to Mitchell Davis of this city. Jan:e Nagro married Robert Lawum on October 18 in Lewisburg, Pa. They will reside in Chicago. Rita Wertheimer is taking her M. A. in psychology at the University of Missouri. Jeanne Doris is a student at Scranton State Hospital. Mr. and• Mrs. Andrew Kerr are at Lehigh Univer·s ity where Mr. Kerr is studying engineering. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Celmar are at the University of Illinois. Mr. Celmar is working for his Ph. D. in Chemistry. Carol Ruth is a j.unior editor of the Journal American Institute of Physics in New York City. Tom Trethaway has accepted a position with the Bell Telephone Company at Harrisburg. �Friday, November 14, 1947 3 WiLKES BEACON DR. EUGENE S..FARLEY .INSTALLED.AS PRESIDENT Thousands View Freedom Train DR. CHRISTIAN GAUS ADDRESSES THE ASSEMBLY By RUSS WILLIAMS Thousands of Wyoming Valley residents greeted the Freedom Train at an official welcoming exercise, high lighted by prominent speakers and colorfiul high school bands, yesterday morning at the Northampton Street freight station of the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Promptly at 9:00 A. M. the ceremonies began with Dotie Haas, chairman of the Junion Chamber of Commerce, introducing the General Chairman of the Freedom Train Committee, Warden William Healey, who- after speaking, started the program proper by having Louis Leager ead the crowd in the singing of The Star Spangled Banner. After Father Francis Costello, of the St. Mary's Church on South Washington Street, gave the invocation the chairman of the program, Frank Pinola, spoke, then introduced Mayor McCole. Following Mayor McCole to the speaker's stand was District Attorney Leon Schwartz who mentioned the privLege afforded the people of Wyoming Valley in being able to view the original copies of such important documents as the Fr.eedom Train is carryit1g. Following the readfng of excerpts from a message sent by Judge Fine, who was out of town, Scout Eugene Finklestein pledg.ed allegiance to the flag. The next speaker was J1udge Valentin.e who cited the fact that "the price of freec!om is high". After the introduction of Walter O'Brien, director of the Fr.eedom Train, Rev. Jule Ayres gave the closing benediction. Members of the Mayor's Aid Group, including students from Wiikes College's journalism class, were th.en given a preview tour of th train, after which the high school students of the Valley schools started their tour. The city and stat,e police, the ci-ty firemen, and the train's . polite and capable Marine crew efficiently handled the large crowd, which overflowed onto Northampton St. and Pennsylvania A v.enue. Of particular interest to the students of Wilkes College was the copy of the 45th edition of the . N~rth Briton which was edited by Jo'hn Wilkes. A placard below the paper states; "Wilkes, a stout champion of freedom of the press was latera consistent friend of American colonists in their struggle for self-government". A copy of the first book printed in the American colonies (Bay Psalm Book) dated 1640 and orig inals of the most important documents our country has produced were among the strong attractions offered to the public view. PICTURE SHOWS INAUGURAL RECESSION Dr. Eugene S. Farley was inaul!'urated as the first president oi Wilkes College at special ceremonies held Wednesday night in the First Presbyterian Church. The speakers inc!uded Attorney Gilbert S. McCiintock, president of the college board of trustees, Dr. William H. Coleman, dean of B1:cknell University at Lewisburg,•and Dr. Christian Gaus, former dean of Princeton University. Following the academic procession, Dr. Charles S. Roush, pastor of First Baptist Church, offered invocation. Attorney McClintock installed Dr. Farley as president of Wilkes College with the knowledge that Dr. Farley would give "wise and liberal'leadership to the college... " Dr. William H. Coleman extended greetings . o nbehalf of Bucknell University, the parent institution which pioneered the Junior College to its present status. In his inaugural address Dr. Farley stressed the position of education in this chaotic world . when he said, "Never has the chal. lenge of education been so grea,t nor th necessity so pressing as it is today." Having served as director of Buckn.ell Junior College for eleven years following the growing institution to its present independent state, Dr. Farley knows ~he job which must be accomplished today. Dr. Christian Gaus was the principal speaker on the inauguration program. Dr. Gaus, ref.erring to our position in history, said that "We are facing the most serious challenge that has ever confronted civilized man." He concluded· his address with :the assurance that since the community has already shown its courage and devotion in fostering Wilkes Col- lege, it would not falter in the future. Folowing the benediction given by Dr. Roush, the en;tire assembly stood to sing the Wilkes Alma Mater as a vocal praise to the school and a welcome to its first president. · The musical portion of the program included a Bach ChQrale, "Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee," sung by the college choral club, and Handel's "Let Their Celestial Concerts All Unite,'' sung by the "Concordia'' Singing Society, both under the direction of Mr. Paul Gies. Mr. Charles Henderson was accompanist: ' Representing o th e r Eastern United States colleges and universities in the academic procession were: University of Pennsylvania, J,udge John J. Aponick; Dickinson · Col!ege, Amos B. Horlacher; Franklin and Marshall College, Perry F. Kendig; Lafayet;te College, Robert G. Crosen; Muhlenberg College, Sherwood R. Mercer; Pennsylvania State College, H. C• Wien.er; Albright College, George W. Walton; Cedar Crest College, Mrs. Paul Cendalino; Centenary Junior College, Hurst R. Anderson; Scranton Keystone Junior College, Leland D. Greidenburg; Wilson College, Mrs. George Turrell; University of Scranton, Rev, Father J. Eugene Gallery, SJ; College Misericordia, Agnes P. Loughlin; University of Bridgeport, Harry A. Becker; Hazleton Undergraduate Center of Pennsylvania State College, Amos Goss; Farleigh Dickinson Junion College, P.eter Sammartino; Waller Hervey College, Donald E. Deyo; Jersey City Junior College, Frank J. Mc- · Mackin; . King's College, Rev. William S. Scandlon, CSC. jority of the people. Mr. Morgan reminded the stuEducation, a Great dents ithat it is up to them to retain democracy in a world that is AmericanHeritage slowly losing it. He said that · a democracy cannot survive in a Mr. Roy Morgan vacuum. As Mr. Morgan . finished his . speech, the room was in silence everybody pondered Mr. Morgan's Tells Freshmen last sentence. as -Radio Courses Set For February., The administration has announced that Radio Production will be among the new courses to be offered in the February semester. In addition ito the gen.era} education subjects which will be given in the college, there will be · the technical subjects given in the workshop of a local broadcasting station. The technical studles will indude Radio 100 to 108. Introduction to Radio is an orientation course covering ·the history, development, including a study of the Misses Irene Wang and May administration, • planning, proWay, Chinese students who wer~ graming, and operation of a radio admitted to Wilkes College for the · station. Radio Announcing 101 is fall semester, will arrive at this a laboratory-studio course in hasic institution sometime next week. microphone techniques, stressing .B oth girls finished school in practical experience in announcing, China and applied for admission to interviewing, and the conducting Wilkes College several months of various kinds of discussion proago. After receiving notification gramg. Radio Announcing 102 _is of their admittance to this college, a continuation of Radio 101, with the two girls set about in obtain- advanced studio work in vario'lls ing passage to the United States. announcing techniques, including It was anticipated that they would the handling of audie:nce-participaarrive in this country in time for tion programs and other studio the fall semester, which began programs. October 9, but due to unavoidable Radio Continuity and Script circumstances their journey was Writing includes a study of the delayed and it was not until t.bis principles and methods of writing week that they were able .to arrive for radio, providing class instrucin this country. tion in the writing of all kinds of continuity: commercial copy, pro- Blaming your fault on your na- gam, scripts, new, etc. Control ture will not change the nature of Room Technique 104 is a course your fault; designed to acquaint the student Chinese Students To Arrive Soon First Wilkes President Inaugurated In Impressive Ceremony Held at PCH; Dr. Christian Gaus Delivers Address . . By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI French Club Holds Meeting Three hundred freshmen attendwith the technical aspects of con. ed an assembly held at the Admiral trol room operation, such as oper- ~tark Ballroom at ithe Hotel Steration of console and turntables, ling to hear M:· Roy_ Morgan, proper care an dcueing of records manager of ,.Radio Stat~on WIL~, and transcriptions studio produc- I. lecture on Our Amencan HeriOn Thursday, November 6, the tion signals, and ~peration of re-I tage". · French Club elected the following mote broadcasts. Radio Acting is The as~emb.ly program was un- · officers: President, Clem Waclawa workshop course affording op- der the directlfn of Mr. George F. ski; Jack Russell, Vice-President; portunity for student participation Ral st0n, who introduced Mr. Mor- Sheldon Morrison, Secretary; Jacob in radio broadcasts, all types of gan. . . Seitchek, Treasurer. dramatic and dramatic narrative Mr. Morgan, a native of Nant1At the meeting it was decided forms. coke, has a great dea of experience that futul"e meetings will be held In Radio Program Planning and as a speaker a nd lecturer. He h9:s on each Thursday from noon until Building 106 there is a study of serv~d on the staffs of. Yale Um- 1 o'clock, during which time the the principles and problems of pro- vers1ty Ne'! Haven Jumor College, members will partake of sandwichgramming in terms of audienc.e, p.~ nnsylvama S ta te College, ' and es and tea while discussing the market network service com.mun- the War Department and OPA. bru•siness of the day. ity res~uroes, etc., cov~ring ·such Mr. Morgan began his speech by Metnbers also decided at the types of programs as the follow- telling the students that it is meeting to include ice skating ing: public service religious agri- necessary to see events in the right parties among the events sched, ·' h"' , perspective. He stressed the point led f th · 1 womens cu1;tura, shows,. c 1ldren s that we often· ...eglect to see. the u .o r e coming year. h R d Prod •• Faculty adviser of the Club ia s ows, .sports, etc. a 10 uc- correct. picture because we don't Dr. Catherine Fehrer. tion 107 is a studio course.with cm- see it from the proper angle. He phasis on the technique of radio went on ~ .explain the p~Jiar production, tracing the develop- cha~acter1st1cs of our American ment of a progam from the idea Heritage. One of our greatest stage to the preparation, and in- herit9:ges, acco:ding to Mr. ~or- . eluding script reading, rehearsals, gan, 1s t!ie henta~e of Education. so.und effects, music, etc. He ,explained that in Europe today, Radio 108, Advertising and Sell- the students consider education a ing, is a comprehensive course de- luxury. tailing the development of comThe second point that Mr. MorWholesale mercial radio, organization of the gan stressed is the freedom from Paper and Stationery sales staff, and the selling and relligious intoler,,nce. Then, Mr. servicing of commercial accounts. Morgan spoke about the freedom An analysis will be made of radio that allows all Americans to think Wilkes-Barre, Pa. as an advertising medium, using ·as they wish and to take action the case strudy technique. when they do not satisfy the ma- H.A.WHITEMAN 1 & CO. INC. �WILKES BEACON SPORTS • • 'BEACON Friday, November 14, 1~47 IR C, Bears !Lead Leagµe WILKES A WARDED TROP\HY · ' -By- TOM MORAN Boy is this writer glad that he didn't have to come forth with a few of those brilliant predictions last week. Being sawed off the guessing limb two weeks in a row would be too much for any prophet to take. And just as sure as term papers follow .semesters we'd have picked Wilkes to shellack National Junior College by 40 points since the Doylestown crew only beat New York A & M eleven by a 7 to O count. . * From deep in the crystal sphere comes this startling wild stab at what the score should ,be if they pay any attention to this department: Wilkes 13, Lycoming 7. * Joe Marino, who resides in the Boy's Dormitory, spent considerable time not too long a-go trying to organize a Wilkes College boxing team, but the school officials couldn't quite see it. Why not? After all, there must be some place in the valley~with two beak bootin' gyms, one over the Strand Theatre and the other in the Heights section of the city-for such an organization to train. As far as opponents Shown above is Bill Pearce, Wyoming Va11.ey sportsman, presentare concerned, there are plenty of them. Let's look into it. ing a trophy to Coaches George Ralston of Wilkes College, left and * Unofficial word from the Wilkes College :football managers state that football players - starting with Friday n:ght'.s game-will drink a new brew guaranteed to pep up the boney structures ... It's caUed Amni Cola. E~rly reports have it that the stuff is more powerful and more effective ·than Oskamazoola - which loses its punch in wet weather. * Tonight will be the last time this year that Wyoming Valley football fans will have a chance to watch a grid game under the arc lights when this institution's gridders 'battle it out with Lycoming Colle, formerly Dickinson Seminary of Williamsport. Unlike most of our games this sea.son, with the exception of Army Junior Varsity and King's College, tonight's engagement will be a tough battle, Lycoming will come ,to the coal regions well fortifi.ed with experienced ball totters and quite a bit of the know how when it comes to lugging the old pigskin. Don't be surprised if the Colonels do not 11Un away with the show tonight. As was mentioned earlier in this column the score will favor Wilkes by about six points. Tom Brock of King's College. •T he two Wilkes-Barre coUeges played last Saturday night and Wilkes took its second victory over its rival by a 12 to 6 count. · The trophy was .p resented on a four-year basis with the winning team each year gaining possession until the next contest. The team winning the trophy three out of four times keet)s it. In case of a tie during a four-year period the battle for the "Coal Cracker Trophy" begins anew. Th.e trophy this year goes to Wilkes College and the scroe and date of the contest will be enscribed on the prize. This trophy, as well as the Dr. Edwin MacNeal Trophy, which the Colonels won last year for going through the season undefeated, will b,e on display in a showcase in Chase Hall on South River Street. Cowboys, l(aties Record Touch Football Wins The third week of competition in the Wilkes College Intramural Touch Football League fit,1ds two du,bs, IRC and Bears, tied for first place. Both squads· have a season's record of two wins and no losses. The Cowboy six is holding down the second place spot with a three win, one loss •record, while· thie Katies are in third place sporting a three week record of one win, one loss, and one tie, Filling out the resit of the league standing are the Radicals, Clowns, P r e Meds, Acorns, and Dorm, none of . whom have as yet won _a contest. The two league leaders have displayed plenty of power in their early season contests, but some of the lower place clubs show promise of developing into strong aggregations as experienee ripens the participants of the six-man touch football activity. Neither . of the two top-place clubs have met the Katie squad, which may turn out to be one of the most powerful in the league. Wednesday the Katies registered the biggest score yet recorded in the league by defeating the Acorns by· a 26 to O cout. The Katies failed to score in the first half, but opened up with a powerhouse assault in the second frame to rack up four six-pointers and two extra points. Also on Wednesday the IRC tipped the seal.es to ,the tune of 13 to O against the second place Cowboys. The IRC scored once in each period to take its second straight win of the season. WITH AN EYE TO THE FUTURE FOOTBALL ZAWBOWLINSKI QUITS FOOTBALL TOUCH LEAGUE RESULTS Acorns- 1 lows·: By Robert Mikulewicz 0 Clowns ·... ............ ... .. 0 Gregory Zawbowlinski was a;; 1, Pop-"The test will consist of O Bears .. ..... .......... .... 12 big and strong as a gorilla and · two questions, if you answer one O Katies .......... ......... ... 26 almost as · smart. In other words question correctly that will be Bearshe was not overly bright, but he ffity points, a passing grade. Any 12 Acorns .. ... ............ . 0 was able to play football, in fact guestions ?" 12 Radicals .. ...... ........ 0 he was selected as all all in the last Gregory-Duh, no, duh sir. Clowns-football pool. Besid,es being big, Pop-Okay, question ope. What O Acorns ......... .... ....... 0 :duml;>, happy ~pd all, Gregory was is the color of red litmus paper? Cowboys-Gregory-Duh, le's see. Bluel 13 Radicals ..... .. ... .... .. 6 THE AXE SHARPENING DEPARTMENT-Last year it was John the star fullback on the Steggy Pop-No. Question two. What is 13 Pre Med .......... ...... 0 Murphy, who was then sports editor of the King's Crown, and now Wapiti elev,en. 0rel!ory never Jearn9? the foot- the formula of water? · 20 Katies ... ........ ......... 7 its two guys by the handles of Litler and Kadish who have decided to Gregory-Chee I dun know. 0 IRC ••• ••••••• ... •••... ••• 13 enter their complaint in the last issue of the Crown about this depart- ball plays, mainly because such Pop...:...You're bright, you don't Dormment predicting Wilkes by six touchdowns over the Northampton Street complicated knowledge could not 19 penetrate the wall of bone sur- know the formula. You answered 13 IRC college, · rounding what was laughingly the question correctly, that~s a · IRC~urphy passed on to better thing and in all probability these two called his brain. He had the gen- passing grade, good-bye. · 19 Dorm .. ... .. ... .. •···•••••• 13 will pass on Have fun boys, but don't ,trip over the blne and gold eye- eral id.ea of what he was supposed Gus never bothered to play foot_13 Cowboyil ··· ··· ···· ····· 0 wash container in your front window. to do when he got the ball. The ball after that. He decided that Katies--O R d' quarterback would merely hand since he was able to pass such a a ica1s .... .. ....... ... 0 the ball to Gregory, point toward rigorous test that h.e would de7 Cowboys ..... ......... 20 Marty (The Voice) Blake, the man who operates from the handled the goal post and jump back. A pend upon his mental capacity for p :edAcorns · O end of a · tattered briefcase, tells us that he has completed arrange- near tragedy happened one day, a living. Needless to say Gus re -C b 13 O ments for a fislic engagement on November 25 at the West Side Arm- when Gregory got the ball he was s t arve d w1'th'm a month . R d' 1 ow oys a 1ca s~ry, which will see two of the top mittsters .of the cou,ntry, Tony Pellone not facing the goalposts but th.e -----6 Cowboys 13 and Cleo Shans, in a 10-round engagement. Al Flora's proteges will grandstands. He did not stop to O Katies 0 will make up the undercard and fans will probably see such top-flight try and figure the situation out because it hurt him to use his O Bears · ... .... .... ... .... ... O boxers as Tony Jess, Tony Baldoni, and Bobby Lloyd of Kingston, who ~, scored his 12 straighth win· at St. Nick's Arena in New· York last head, he gumshoed it in th.e direction of the stands, and ten seconds Standing of the Clubs · Monday night, later he was in the top row with w t 1 pct. three spectators draped over his IRC 2 0 0 1.000 shoulders. --Bears · 2 0 0 1.000 The Wilkes College Lettermen's Club will hold an important !Met75 3 O If you wonder why the Wapiti A student magazine agency, has Cowboys o ing in the Chase Hall Lounge on Monday night at 7. Paul Thomas, 1 .l eleven never reched .national fame been established on the ·campus. Katies .oOO secretary of the organization, has requested that all members ol the it was due to a horrible mistake This agency was conceived at the Radicals 1 O 2 .OOO lettermen's club attend· as this meeting will be held for the purpose of Pop Zeltch, the chem Prof, made start of the fall semester when a Clowns O 1 · · O .OOO deciding the social · calendar to be followed by the group ·for the ne~t one marking period. Pop, not a r,e ~resentative of Time Inc., with Pre Med O O 1 .OOO two 1semesters. Nominnti-0n of officers will als.9 bll hel!i. · football fan himself, mistook Gus the consent of the College ·Admfo- Acorns O 1 2 ,OOO for a mere paying student and istration; added Wilkes to its list Dorm O O 1 .OOO slipped an F on Greg's solid C of subscribing colleges tl.)roughout · Managers of clubs are r,equeS t ed average. · The g.r ade was recorded the ·nation. · Magazines that are .to record results of games immeand unless Greg could make the offered through this agency are: diately after contests on bulletin When You Think of mark µp in a retest he would not Time, Life, Fortune and the Arch- board in Chase Hall. Season's reFLOWERS be 11ble .t o play football. The"\-e- itectural Forum. · These publica- sults and standings of clubs will THINK OF · test had to come soon, the stu- tion~ may be seau,r ed at the greatly be compiled from informaJ;ion on CHOCOLATE· SHOP dents were getting out of hand, r,educed annual rates of: Time this bulletin board. Pop was burned in effigy and it $4:50, Life $4.25, Fortune $6.00, ---~----was rumored that he would receive Architectural Forum $1.00. Along pleton e,nd Millie Gittins · - book - andforty lashes, ,b e tar 'n feather,ed with the Time chain, the agency · store,· Charlotte Davis - · Girl's and chased: out of town. · · is also set up to process orders for Dorm; Ruth Richards, Harry Davis, Being no footbail fan, but a ' over si~ ·hundred other leading Thomas ·T eresinski, and John Flor112 EAST MAIN STREET, man who liked to eat regularly in American Magazines. kiewicz. · · PLYMOUTH, PA. addition to t.e aching . Chemestry, The authorized representati:ve Other people who are· interested CANDY .SHOP Member Florist Telegraph Pop CQn!!ente to give the mental, .for the Student .Magazin.e A,gency in earning some extra money as Delivery Association midget a re-test. . . at Wilkes College is Joe Savitz. an agency sub-agent can get in . -------------- :.------------~ The test was conducted as fol- His sub-agents are: Charles Tem- touch with Joe Savitz. · · * * Magazine Ae:ency Estahl1·shed· Here * i . I BETSY ROSS RU CH'S flower Shop . BOSTON I �5 WILKES BEACON Friday, Novemb~r 14, 1947 Cplonels Set For Lycoming Toriight Wilkes Favored To Win Filth At Kingston Field WILKES COLLEGE 1947-. FOOTBALL TEAM KICK-OFF 8 :00 P. M. By TOM MORAN . Beacon Spoi:ts Editor Old Man Winter will be patiently waiting to lock the <loor on the Wyoming Valley's 1947 night fo9tball after tonight's game when Coach George Ralston's blue and gold Colonels will play .host to Lycoming College eleven at 8 in Kingston Stadium. Still two games away from completing this year's schedule Wilkes gridders will be fighting hard to get back into the win hall after their 6-6 deadlock against National Junior College of Doylestown last Saturday afternoon. To date this season the Colonel aggregation has compile a record of four wins, one loss, and one tie. Tonight the Ralstonmen will be fighting for the privilege of recording the next to the last engage iR the win column. Unlike several of the past contests, tonight's battle will see both teams about evenly matched. Lycoming, known until this year as Dickinson Seminary of Williamsport, is nobody's fool on the gridiron and a sample of the power hidden in the down-state's grid machinery was demonstrated in its contest against Wyoming Seminary three weeks ago when Lycoming handed the favored prep school eleven an 18 to 6 tamping. From all reports Lycoming possesses a top-notch offensive and isn't lacking too much in the defensive side of the game. Tony Miele, .who gave Wilkes a bucketful of worries last year even though the local lads emerged victorious 20 to 6, is back in the quarterback berth this season and can be counted upon to be just about number one fly in Coach George First row, left to ,l"ight: Norman Cross, Sammy Elias, Francis Pinkowski, Jack Josephs, Gerald Munzing, Bob Gorgas, G.eorge Lewis , Norbert Olshefski, Jimmy Davis, Jim Trumbower. Second row: Henry S.upinski, Henry Heineman,· John Florkiewicz, Walter Hendershot , Gerrard Washco, Chester Knapich, William Nancarrow, Paul Thomas, Edward Gill, Bill Eckert, Lew Jones. Third row: Wiliiam Johns, Venton Lugg, Jack Fe.eney, .Joe Gallagher, Mel Barry, l•'rancis Brokus, MillardSkalla, William McDonough, Don Casey, Clem Hiller, William Borman. Fourth row: Nick Heineman, Elliot Gates, Murrary Horton, Al Morse, Tom (:he ck, Jack Vale, Kenny Widdall, Charlie Knapp, Keith Rasmussen, Harold Katz, Bill Luetzel, and Leo Castle. ---------------------------------- These Wilkes ends intend to give Lycoming p'.enty of trouble tonight. Left to right: Ends, Venton Lur g, Don Casey, Jack Feeney, Clem Hiner, Joseph Gallagher, Francis Brook!us · HALF CIRCLE -------------------------------------..- ---- ---- - -------------BARBECUE .Pork, Beef and Ham Home Made Pies French Fries WEST END ROAD Near Plymouth Bridge George Mamary & Earl Wolfe, Props. Dresses - Suits Coats Juniors and Misses Sizes 9 to 15 - 10 to 20 Latest and Smartest Styles At Lowest Prices ROSLYN SHOP Ralston's ointment. . On the Colonels' s1cie of the fence bQt~ l:lefensively and ,,ffensivly the club looks good. Se'Tieral times during past conte~t.S weak spots have cropped ,up, but some quick work on the part of the institution's mentor remedied the trouble. The line has been playing excellent bali all season. Such regul3'l's as Bob Gorgas, George Lewis, Walter Hendershot, Sammy Elias, and Gerrard Washco hawa been playing fine ball. One of the advantages this year's club has had is in the second and third strings Ilinemen. They are all experienced ball players who can be counted on to play first class ball. Chet Knapich, Jim Trumbower, Bill Nancarrow, Norbert Olshefski, Ed Gill, Bill Eckert, Henry H.eineman, Mel Barry, Gerald Munzing, Bill Borman, Elliot Gates, Charlie Knapp, Tom Check, and Bill Luetzel are all on .the list of reserves who may see action against Lycoming. :GRID SHOTS By Me Nanticoke over Rerwick by 19 .. Coughlin over Larksville by ~ Kingston over GAR by 12 I Meyers over Hanover by 21 . T.uz,erne over Plymouth by 1 Newport over Plairn1 by 6 1 Ashley 0ver F.dwardsville by 13 I l ·;,)ca over Pittston by 12 I T<>-:eter over Dury.ea by 6 Wyoming over Kingston Twp. 'by 20 Forty Fort over Dallas Twp by 19 Clark's Summit over Le·h man by 18 Tunkhannock over Towanda by 6 Moosic over St. John's by 13 W.-ist Pittston over Taylor by 7 Wilkes over Lycoming by 6 · S'crant-0n Frosh over King's by 18 Wyoming Seminary over Keystone by 12 . . I r I Tackles Gerrard Washco and Walt Hendershot will be in ·,he starting line-up tonight. 6 W. NORTHAM.PTON ST. Probabl_ Star_ting .L ine-up *** ·Compliments . . . . .. of ,. .. .KNlFF.EN . '.·:· *** LE - Hiller .......... . ...... .. Keyser LT- Washco .... Yerkes . ·wertz LG - Gorgas C Elias Kerr RG - Lewis Kriner RT - Hendershot Brubaker RE...:.. Feeney . Gair • QB - Florkiewicz .. ...... .. . Miele LH--'- Waters .. .. . McCloskey RH - 'Josephs Manville FB .- '- Supinski . ... ... Winters Bootblack: "Shine your shoes ·so's you kin .see your face in 'em,· mister?;' . . Man (gruffly): "Nol'' Boothblack: "Don't blame ya." SEE THE co,LONELS MEET LYMOCING COLLEGE TONIGHT AT 8 IN KLNGSTON STADIUM -*.ALSO ATTEND THE FINAL GAME WILKES vs~ WYOMING SEMINARY AT NESBIT!' STADIUM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AT 2 P. M. To Ye' Editor TO YE EDITOR , There i.s no peace on earth for me, , Who can command no fluency. , The master sternly bids me write, And I pl~ad weakly, ' "Not .Tonig')it!" I I Then low his brows and hps go low! .• , I, .trembling, fearful, moving slow 'Po reach for paper, r.each for pen, Faltering, "Whe,n's the deadline · -When?" RoLert Mikulewicz �6 Friday, November 14, 1947 WILKES BEACON SPANISH DANCE NOV. 21 I Campus Merry Go 'Round By MARTY BLAKE The new:y elected Student Council held its initial meeting of the 1947-48 term last week with indications leading to the belief that this year's Council wiil be the most progressive and energetic group to represent ithe student body since the introduction of the council system in the fall of 1946. At the initial meeting Mr. Ralston took charge of the council elections. Charles Templeton was elected President of the Council; Joseph Gallagher, Vice President; Joan Lawlor, Secretary, and Paul Thomas, Treasurer. Don Casey and George Brody were elected members-at-large of the executive committee. After pictures w.ere taken of the new council, Mr. Templeton suggested that the council follow the rules of parliamentary procedure-a motion that was accepted unanimously. Rules of the constitution were discussed and a motion was made by Mr. Thomas for a flower fund of $25. A controversy arose over the -auditing of the council books before their acceptance by the newly,.e lected treasurer and a vote on the matter was set aside until ~ later date. In the second meeting of the · Council held Tuesday, the male ·. members of the student govern.ing group were invited to act as marshals a.t the inauguration of Dr. Farley as president of Wilkes -College. Miss Sheridan, chairman of the COKE REFRESHES BOWLING TEAMS . AND ·SPECTATORS plus le State Tax PLEASE ret111n empty bottles promptly IOT11EI> UNDER AUTffORITY OP TH! COCA-COU. -COMPAJ'ol'f IV COC.,A-COLA B0·1 TLlNt; ·CO., lnc. 141 Wood St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 0 1947 The C-C Co. The Low Down committee concerning the printing of the copies of the constitution, distributed the copi.es to members of .the council and reported the work of the committee ha.d been satisfactorily completed. It was decided that the president of the council shall have the authority ito appoint all committees. Acting upon his newly-invested authority, Mr. Templeton appointed the .following committees: Appropriation Committee: co-chairman, George Brody and Paul Thomas Members, Ray Mechak, Don Casey, Joan Lawlor, Joe Gallagher, ·,Social Activilty Commit.. tee: co-chairman, Jl\,ck Feeney and Ca_rolyn Jones Members, Ralph Carey, Paul Callaghan, John Burak, Henrv r'ollins, Marita Sheridan, Ed Boyle. . '1 ! Mr. '1'e1,.p -:,on made a motion to select students from outside the council to work on committees and after U!)on ' its accepl;ance appointed the following: I Appropriation ·Com mJ.,lt t;_:e e : Georg,e Fry, Joe Savitz. Social Activity Committee; E'dythe Rudolph, Charlotte Davis, LEE VINCENT Ed Stryak. The Spanish Club wili . hold a The question of awards for $ala Costume Ball at the Crystal spo1'1.s, student publications, and Ba~lroom of the Hotel Sterling on the Thespians was discussed and '!'riday night, November 21. Lee motions regarding the above ac- Vincent, probably the Valley's most tivities were 1,abled !until the next popular orchestra, will · provide meeting. music for the affair from 9 to 1. Ray Mechak, Jean Lawler, - and Vincent's orchestra has played for Henry Collins were appointed to a many o! Wilkes dances in the past, standing committee for awards. A and enJoys great popularity her-'!. .elter, received from Swarthmore As an added attraction to the College, concerning an intercollegi- program there will be a profession'.!! floor show patt.~rned after a Spanish theme. Tangos and Sam1:ias, Boleros and Apache dances will be featu.red. Three prizes will be awarded for t he best costumes. One each will be given to the s.enorita and the senor with the most aittractive costume and one to the- p.e rson with the most unique costume. There will be no admission charge for Wilkes students. Chairman for the dance is Norman Baum, who will be assisted by the following: . · Posters, Trudy- Johnson, Axt Sp,engler and Judy Horowitz. Prizes, Leon Markowib; and Lee Weissberger. Publicity, Russel Williams, Sheldon Fri.ed and Thomas Lasky. :Program, Sheldon Fried, Vincent Macri and Robert Byrd. If¢ 111111111111111 II I I II II Ill I I I I I I I H111111111111111111111111 II II IIIIIIIII I ate conference, was . read. Mr. Carey suggested that the letter be referred to some interested organization and the matter is to he investigated. Mr. Templeton stated that the audit of the treasury books is completed and Mr. Boyle suggested that a treasurer's report be given at each meeting of the Council, no decision being reached on his motion. Mr. Ralston asked the .aid of the Council in publicizing the last two football games and Mr. Templeton appointed Paul Callahan, John Burak, and Marita Sheridan to a committee for that purpose. A temporary committee for conducting the class elections, nominations for which will be held Tuesday, November 18, wer.e appointed. Henry Collins and Paul Thomas will be in charge of the junior class; Paul Callahan and John Burak wiII be in charge of the . sophomore class, a n d Georg.e Brody and Charles Templeton will be in charge of the freshmen. The next meeting of the Council will be in Chaise Lounge, Friday, November 14, and Mr. Templeton that a,11 students should attend one or more meetings of the Council so that they understand how their campus government ia being undertaken. By CLAYTON BLOOMBURG 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 I I U11111 U1111111111111 .A CRJSJS IN Music . ____ Many people in our valley, like r. people from all over this country 1 can hear records from seven in the morning till one A. M. A few of the local stations are affiliated with the larger broadcasting companies such as NBC, Mutual, etc. Thus the radio listeners have a chance to hear some live musicians who play with many of the •op name bands in the country. But how about our local bands? Oo they do much broadcasting? Very little! Occasionally on a Sunday afternoon one may hear Russ Andaloro on the air for Beverly. If a local musician depends on the wages he received from broadcasting he would be unable to s,urvive. Most of the business establishments, catering to a nightly trade, use the mechanical music maker to provide music for their patrons. In some cases their proprietors hire a band or trio or a solo pianist for one, two, or possibly three nights a week. Even though the live musician is fortunate to receiv.e an engagement, his wages are so low that . he is · unable to support himself let alone a wife and family iJ! many cases. It s.eems it is a bit cheaner for the proprietor to use "can°iied musi0:" inste~d of _employing a local band.· This scribbler asked many students of Wilkes College whether t~ey wou}d rath_er have a dance with music pr?vided by means of : -e cords. featurmg the top recordmg artists, or have a local band that is fair!~ g_ood. Opinion varied but the maJority of student.s favore~ a local. band. It se~ms ~he environment is more e~f~ctive with th appearance of musicians. The reader may now think that here is one plac.e wher_e t?e local musician ~an work. This is true, but for mstance, how many dances are h~ld by our school? One or .P?S• sibly t-~o a month. A musician ca?'t hve on t~e wages he receives for two nights. Just why a proprietor who runs an establishment does not have more live musicians is a mystery to this writer. I do agree that the music recorded by the nation's top bands can't he beat. However, there are twenty-four records on a juke box. If one sits in an ,establishment all evening, he soon tires of hearing these same rcords played for hours. A live musician or musical organization undoubtedly has a large library and provide the patrons with a large variety of tunes. Then too, many patrons like to converse while consuming a meal. Many times the canned music is so loud that one can't hear himself think. On the other hand, a live musician runnin&: 'Up a!1d down the 88's makes it possible for a - p,erson to listen to a tinkling piano or to babble with his friends without be'mg annoyed by l ou d mus ic. of ours, love good music. But are these people being presented with good music when they go out for an enjoyable evening'! It is this scribbler's opinion that ninety percent of the time they are not. Let us take a look as to why such a condition exists today. A local trio with plenty of talent recently had an audition. rhe employer sang high praises for the group, he liked the arrangements and he lik.ed ,t he vocals done by the trio. The trio was hired at union scale. The first night the employ.er paid his employees the wages were under union scale. Rather than embarass the employer, the .trio kept hush, thinking a mistake might have been made. The deficit was not too much. But the same shortage occured the following payday. Then the leader confronted the employer with his problem. The employer answered that he couldn't afford to pay the scale .even -though his establishment was completely filled every night. As a result the trio is not working today. · Let's look at another case. Recently a top-notch pianist was releas.ed and a non-union and mediocre pianist put in his place because the non-union pianist worked for a little less money. Though the local union made arrangements to have the non-union pianist removed the following week, the non-union pianist re~ mained employed for three months more - BELIEVE IT OR NOT! A short time ago another union pianist was engaged to play for a bridal shower. The piaI14st was to fu:rnish music for two hours. Since every one at the shower was having a jovial time listening . to music, singing, and· then being entertairied with a jam session the pianist played for an extra hour. Nevertheless he was not paid for his services. That pianist, anoth~r excellent pianist with a mighty fine style and a manner of pleasing the crowd, refuses to play today. To cite another instance the owner of a very quaint business place reached a musical trio asking them to take an engagement at his establishment. When the price was discussed, he told them in a very frank manner they would have to work under scale. When the trio politely refused to accept his offer, a very mediocre trio nonunion, is now playing the e~gagement first offered to the top union trio. . If th e peo.pl e of t h is va11ey ex. pect to spend an enjoyable eveW_h~t is _to happen t~ theM ning listening and dancing to good n_iusicians if canned ~usic conmusic, something must be done. I tmues to replac~ theme . Ar_e they leave the so1ution to the reader! to leave the . field of ~usic and attempt to fmd work m another field? They would undoubtedly be unable to find work in this valley. The number of unemployed today is tremendously high. The Chamber of Commerce has stated it will do all it can to alleviate this situation ,but with more men The juke box today has re- thrown out of jobs · the possibility placed many musicians. Though of finding employment for this this condition ,exists throughout addition! number will be very the entire country, let's look at small. the situation as it exists in our What is to become of these valley. musicians and possibly their famFirst let's take a glan~ at ilies? Is there a solution to their what goes on in our. local radio problem? Who can tell? statio~s. A good deal of the music that comes over the air is Time tells on a man-especially produced by mens of records. One a good time. JUKEBOXES OR LIVE OUTFITS �Friday, Nove~b_e r 14, 1947 7 WILKES BEACON I. R. C. ADOPTS POLICIES BRASS AT LIVELY MEETING TACKS In Passing TRAVIS & HUDAK "A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a little mind." In consideration of this quotation we announce that the purpose of this coLumn is to encourage thought. No individual attends college without first thinking of th!.! benefits he must derive from it. Offered to him are mental and social responsibilities p,erhaps never realized before. Mellltally, college attempts to stimulat°e the intellect so each individual may become a citizen responsible to the needs of socity and constructive under those needs. Haw~ you considered that this responsibility, too, is an important part of your education? The prime objective of a liberal ,education is to penetrate an apparent wall of personal indifference. More than any other syst em, a IRC officers assume duties. Left to right: Charles Hailstom'!, sec- liberal education strengthens unit retary; Larry Pelish, vice-president; Ralph Car.ey, president; Thomas spirit, yet maintains individual reJenkins, treasurer; Hugo V. Mailey, f~culty advisor. . sponsibility. Never th el~ss, t?o At the last regular meeting of the International Rela:tions Club, many instances can be cited m which this has been so completely the follo wing aims and policies were adopted : reversed .that th!.! individual emerTo aid in th.e promotion of an understanding among nations t oward ges as superior to the system. the purpose of securing world peace. Frankly, w,e don't see how anyTo educate and Ito arouse interest among th.e students in inter- one can consider himself a responsnational affairs by free criticism and discussion. ible citizen if he cannot respect To make the students r,e11lize that the problems besetting the world himself. The basic concept of indiare intricate owing to the · difference in the economic institutions and vidual respect is honor, both social governmental systems of th!.! nations of the world, and that there are and moral. Those habits practiced many solut ions to each problem. by the student in his college years To acquaint the students with the proper methods of conducting will b,e carried away by him into and participating in group discussions. \;!e~!it:e;e;;i!fse i~a;i~e~c~no~r~~~~ To develop powers of leadership in the students as . they are our is the manner in which he will meet future civic leaders. later crisis. Thus a good student is The aforementioned aims and the club, the presen:t world political car,eful to meet his every requirepolicies ar,e included in the pre- and .economic situ:ation makes this ment with integrity. amble of the new constitution of idea infeasible. To those who read this art icle, Plans are tentatively formulated the kno~ledge of cheruting befor~ the IRC which was presented to for a joint meeting with the IRC of and during examinations is nothing the club at the r.egular meeting. Scranton Univ.ersity, and probably, new. An academic honor system Attendance reached a high p_eak at a meeting will be held someitimes such as exists at Columbia, Harthis meeting, and many of the old during this m-0nth. vard, W,est Point, and Princeton di.e-hard "IRC-ers" expressed the Larry Pelish, manager of the ha·s been proposed here as a mean_s opinion that the unusually large IRC intra-mural touch football of eliminating this situation. No attendanc.e was caused by the cam- team, announc,es that the IRC will definite action along such lines has paigning of the student council present another crack athletic team b,een taken, however. The answer politicians. in ~he intra-mural league. ,to this rests with each member of Compared to qther meetings, this Since th,e Lycoming-Wilkes foot- the student body and with the facgathering was particularly wild. iball game will be payed on the day ulty. The famous Baron-Kanner-Likow- of a regularly scheduled IRC meetLet's examine the vaLueless opski Bloc immediately went into ac- ing, th.e IRC meeting will be post- portunity of cheating. First, the tion and continued to hurl barrages poned until Monday night at the mental energy expanded for thPof parliam.e ntary technicalities and usual time and place. Students "stolen" maiterial consumes little irreguladt.ies at the chair which should cons11.1lt the bulleitin boards and is, therefore, cheap to come was presided over by the capable for information pertaining to the by. The proportionate value of that chairman Ralph Carey. Several schedule of the meeting. The speak- information is exactly the sametimes during the course .of the ers committee hopes to have Mr. worthless. "Last night I was busy, meeting "Tex" Trammel rose to Dwight Falconer present as a guesrt. but I can get the exam from Joe the floor to reprimand the mem- speaker. ·How.ever, at this time t he Bit 9:30 tomorrow." How can it be bers who were resorting to dilatory arrangements are rather uncertain, possible to retain information and capricious tactics to disrupt thus all members are requ,ested to garnered in such a fashion? Yet the movement of the gathering. . check on .the bulletin boa_rds for the lack of mental dicipline :that During the discussion period, further information. r~sults from seeking second-hand which was conducted · in a more At this meeting the various de- information may one day cost one subdued atm~phere, the IRC went !e!il'ates will report on their activ- his job. Although we cannot. predi~t on record as op.p osing the stand- 1t1es. The IRC recen~ly sent thr~e anyone's future, this maxim srt:111 ardization of armaments and delegates to the Middle Atlantic I remains. "What costs little is -equipment of countries in the west- States IRC conference which was valued less." Important as this is em hemisphere. ,In the opinion of. held at Monrt:clair, N. J. individually, remember we are a part of a functioning body-Wilkes The entire confer.ence, entitled College. _ "Building World Peace", began on This brings us to o,ur second Saturday afternoon with a welcome point. The student who cheats . to address by Dr. Harry A. Sprague, obtain his degree has not cons1dPres. of N,ew Jersey State Teach- .e red the significance of that ,piece ers College. Following the welcome of paper obJectively; for if cheataddress, Mauric,e Sauve, Represent- ing supplants honesty, the deg!ee, ative of Cana dian Student Union as such, is a worthles·s scrap of · Albert J. Stratton, Jr., and How- gave a spe.ech on "The Student's pap.e r. How can it be 01therwise ard A. Trammel, IRC repr.~senta- Plac.e in World Affairs". Sunday since the intellectual b~sis was distives to the Middle Atlantic Re- began with special Catholic and honest? gional Conference of International Protestant Services, and was folA degree is the merit award.-ro Relations Ciubs. which was held lowed by breakfast in the Edward for a job well done. Why should it at State Teachers co·leg.e, Mont- Russ Hall. The main feature for be prostituted? No school is greatclair, New Jersey on Nov. 8th have the morning was an address and .er than the individual conception brought back th,e following report general discussion of "Our Ideo- fo its founding principles, and a from the conference. logical World •P olicy" at which college is .st.ill judged on th~ qualThe conference was attended by time Felix Wittmer presided as ity of its graduates. Since other delegates from approximately 144 speaker. college towns proclaim their pride coUeges in New York, PennsylvaDuring the afternoon the grot!p let us desire to have Wilkes-Barre nia, New Je;rsey, and Maryland. had th!.!ir choice of several discus- just as proud to look at this corner The topics of discussion were on.. . M St d T. 11 of the city. T o,effect this, the rethe foLowing subjects: United Na- s10ns. r. ratton an ramme sponsibility is laid upon us to untions, Religion, Culture and Educa- , attended the address on . "Under- derstand the traditions and values tion, United States, Western Itemi- standing Soviet Russia" and "Our we must advance in our society. sphere and the East, and Europe. Poiitical World . Policy". George S. We should consider carefully Included in the list of speakers Countz, Teachers College, Colum- what we are discarding when we were: Dr. Harry A. Sprague, Pres- bia University, was the speak.er on resort to dishonest methods. We ident of New Jersey State Teach- "Understanding Soviet Russia" and are ·losing integrity, self-respect, ers College at Montclair, and Harry S. Gideonse, Presid.ent of and true knowledge. These · are Commissioner for International Brooklyn Coll~ge was the speaker fundamental concepts that give our Educ at ion and R.eco!).struction, for "Our Political World Policy". lives dignity and grace. Without Wendell M. Lewis, Representative Pennsylvania State College bas them the "art- of living" is disof Carnegie Endowment for Inter-. been chosen as the · site of 1947 torted and we find ourselves incapnational Peace, Maurice Sauve, Re- Middle Atlantic Regional Confer- able of decisive action. We owe it presentative of Canadian Student ence of International Relations to oua-selves to become honorablp, Union. Clubs. · citizens-now. By EUGENE MA YLOCK Stratton And Trammell Bring Conference Report By Robert Mlkulewicz The Moneyman "ZOTZ" Hilarious Proves InterestingReading THE MONEYMAN by Thomas B. Costain, published by Doubleday and Company, Inc., Garden City, N. Y. 1947. This book is a historical novel based on the career of Jacques Coeur, the moneyman, for Charles VII of France. This French Monarch was known as the well served king. In the case of Jacques, King Charles supplied t he ingratitude while Jacques sup.plied the money and loyality. Jacques Couer was a 16th Century Horatio Alger, a man with a 20th century mind and ideas born out of his time. The French merchant Cou,er was admired by the common people of Paris, and hated, but feared, by the French court because he had th.e means to supply Charles VII with · money. Though he did not always supply his own money, he always knew where to go or whom to s.ee to get the money. This book is full of court intrigue, duels and battle field encol.!nters. Some minor characters are introduced to supply the love interests other than those of King Charles. The love affair of the minor h.~ro and heroine is based on the -0ld idea of true love never runs smooth, and true to form there .is a happy ending for this cou,p le. The author captures the readers interest at the start and never allows it to drift away. Mr. Costain very neatly intertwines the facts and the fiction into a smooth, easily readable, well balanced story worthy of attention. Cold Rain Oh, it rains, it rains, it It's so gloomy, cold and While you think of how might have been, And of what you might rains-sad things have had. Oh, you sit, yoU: sit, you sitWhile the rain repeats its jeers; Till it seems as though it always • rained, And intends to rain for years. Oh, you smoke, you smoke, you smoke While the ashtray overflows, And when you're low on cigarettes You're high on "Cold-rain" woes. WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS for BUCKNELL JEWELRY Easy Payments -*BERMAN'S Zotz by Walter Karig, with drawings by the author, published by Rinehard and Company, Inc., New York, N. Y., and Toronto, Canada. · Zotz is a hilarious, satirical novel on Washington bureaucracy during th.e war and gentil satire on Theological colleges and small colleges in general. Professor John Jon,es, professor of Semitic Languages at St. Jude's Theological Seminary (Episcopal), is the main character in the story. H,e is a mild, shy, unassuming individual who is suddenly given the power of ZOTZ. This is the .power to destroy merely by, th.e persol! so possessed, pointing his finge1 and uttering the world ZOTZ. Once J on,es realizes his potenc:, he tries desperately to secure an interview with- the President of the United States, and to divulge to the president the power that he, the professor, possesses. From h!.!re, .to the end of the story, the complications that take place provide ever increasing mirth. The conclusion of the novel is, to the story, what a special desert is to a completely enjoyable m.eal. Mr. Karig must have derived a great deal of pl.easure from writing this laugh-packed story. When the author speaks of bureaucracy, he knows wh.ereof he speaks. He was a naval officer in the Public. Relations Office in Washington,. D. C. during the war. Zotz is a treatment in laugha guaranteed tobring out any chuckles that might have been subdued by the not too pleasant condition of world affairs. USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS RECORDS VICTOR DECCA COLUMBIAand Accessories -THE- CampUS Record Shop 14 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. Phone 2-07 40 CRAFTSMEN ENGRAVERS * 20 North State St. Phone 3-3151 · There is No Substitute For QUALITY BISCUIT CO. * Wilkes-Barre. Pa. FRANK CLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street �WILKES BEACON 8 ,, Friday, November 14, 1947 Manuscript Ready Choral Club · ForContrihutions Makes Plans At the recent Choral Club elecThe Manuscript is now ready to tioM Rosemary Zukoski was. re'accept contributions f o r this semester's edition. Any Wilkes e1ected president; Leon Gilbert, student may submit as many con- vice-president; Janet Rogers was tributions as he desires. Any type re-elected secretary-treasurer. Betof article that is original and ty Jane Reese and Robert Levin,e were elected librarians. well wi:itten will be considered for As has been the custom, the publication. Contributions may be Choral Club has made tentativ.P. left at the:: Manuscript box in the office. or at :the Manuscript office plans to appear at various local ~vents this season. Even with the in the basement of Chase Hall. In addition contributions may be sub iecr.ease in membership, the Club is looking forward to a successful mitted to any member of the staff. year. , Those now on the staff o( the The membership in the Choral literary magazine are Thomas JenClub has dropped from .65 to 44 kins, Miriam Golightly, Edythe memb,ers since last year. This deRudolph, Trudy Jolmson, and crease necessitates •urging the stuJoe Hudak. dent body to join the group now. Following the plan set down in Any p.erson can do so by merely the by-laws of the literary maga- coming along to the next rehearsal zine, the ,editors of the Manuscript (which will be posted on the bu'.will select several students who letin boards) and then continuing will be added to the staff at the as a steady member. It would not recommendation. of the faculty take much more than the present members of the English Depart- existant spirit in the Choral Club ment. The faculty members of to bring the group to its full the department will submit to the strength. Join now and mak.e the editors a list of names of those Wi1kes Choral c:ub one of the finsophomores, juniors, and seniors est musical organizations in Wyowho excel in Eng1ish composition ming Valley. a~d the appreciation of fine litera- · ' ture. From the recommended list of names the Manuscript editors will select a staff consisting of four seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. Because the fr.eshmen have had Hear y.e, guys, and hear ye, gals; little time in which to demon- We've got good news for you. :strate their ability, the selection On November twenty-first, -of. a freshman editor will be de- Whatever else you do. layed temporarily. Wb.en the fac- • ulty has had ample time to be- Please make sure that you'll come acquainted with the talents attend of the freshman class, they will The fancy Costume Ball. submit art approved list of stu- Where? It's at the Sterling and dents from whom one person will Admission's free, for all. be selected to fill the highly-coveted position. You can dance till one A. M. Lee Vincent's band will p'ay. Prizes and r.efreshments free. How can you stay away? -~~ ·::><t:::c.· .. "THERE'S ONLY ONE "❖, CIGARETTE FOR ME .•. MY FAVORITE Noticia A Amigos Theatre Group Plans Staging Of "Antigone" Hosted by the Spanish Club You're sure to have much fun. Be there, please, at 9 P. M. Come all, come everyon,e! MANUSCRIPT STAFF MEETING The Greek play ANTIGONE has been chosen for the next dramatic There will be a meeting of the production of the Wi:kes theatre Manuscript staff Monday . at noon group. Staging of the production, in the Manuscript office in Chase howev,er, depends upon the avail- Hall. All staff members are re~ility of a c~s~ capable of h:and- quested to be present as the plans 1mg such a d1ff1cult underta~mg. I for tl).e new edition of the magTwo years ago a production ~f azine will be discussed. ANTIGONE was first produced m this country by Katherine Cornell in New York. It was an instant hit. The administration has announcThe plot is based on an early drama by the Greek writer, Sophocles, ed that Mr. Alfred Groh, membP-r and has been revised by J.ean An- of the Wilkes College faculty, has soilh and adapted by Lewis Galan- been appointed Director of the tiere. Treated in the modern idiom, College Theatre Group. ANTIGONE is very timely in its ideas and universal in its appeal. The setting of the play is particularly effective today in a world where people are r.equ.ired to take For . a definite stand against the many Accurate and Dependopposing forces of ,evil. This origable Nationally FamoWI inal thought has been preserved in Watches the translation. The story of ANTIGONE reprr.- For . aents, through the characters . of Certified Perfect DiaAntigone and Creon, the King of mond Rings O' DevoThebes, the conflict between detion mocratic and totalitarian ways of life. During the German occupation For . .of Paris, the Germans a:lowed Up-to-the-minute styles ANTIGONE to be produced b,ecause i,n Fine Jewelry they felt it advocated their ideas of totalitarism. The French pro- ON . duced ANTIGONE because, to Easy Credit at No Exthem, it advocated ·those famous tra Cost principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity. S This Greek chorus is retained to ee · serve as a link between the audience and the characters. Basically, ANTIGONE is the story of a woman who gives up the man she loves rather than abandon her convictions. As y,et no d_efinite date has been set for tpe first performance. Nevertheless, plans ar.e being arranged 75 South Main Street to present the production in the WILKES-BARRE Meyers High School aiuditorium in mid-December of this year. ,& ALWAYS MILDER }-rJe~J/,,/ ~111:tuta/._~ /J&UPJ B · BETTER TASTING CJ COOLER SMOKING Frank Parkhurst, Inc. * General Insurance * Miners Nat') Bank Bldg. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1 - g/lli EXPERTS IN SOLVING DIFFICULT PLUMBING AND HEATING PROBLEMS TURNER VANSCOY CO. 'I DEEMER & co. School and Office Supplies GIFTS AND STATIONERY 27 E. Northampton St. Est. 1871 Wilkesy Barre, Pa. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 November 14th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 November 14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/1496bd71d7c04aeeab3718406ef90981.pdf c850789ee7f4605fc88d5119a9e76d5b PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 9. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Wilkes Meets Army JVS Friday In Grid Opener ·- - - -------------------------------- Manuscript Will Be Out TOmorrow Second Issue of Manuscript Ready; Sept. 29., 30 Set Copies Will Be Placed In Chase Hall As Final Dates For Registraton By EDIE RUDOLPH Today the Manuscript will make its .second appearance at Wilkes College. The Manuseript, Wilkes literary magazine, is composed entirely of contributions submitted by students. These contrib,u.tions fall into many classifications such as poetry, descriptive themes, critica essays, short stories, expository articles, autobiographical compositions, and character sketches. The essential requirement of the material used in the Manuscript is that it must be of highest literary value. Much of the material found i.n the forthcoming issue of th~ Manuscript characterizes the post war era in which we are living today. The numerous articles in the previous iss,we of the Manuscript which related war experiences anu tales of G. I. life, for the greater part, have been ,r eplaced by articles expressing the students' and veterans' activities and attitudes in the post-war world. The nervous ten- sion of war has given way to the quiet calm that allows peaceful, relaxed writing to take its rightful place. The Manuscript manifests this new calm. In addition to the authors of the contributions, Nan Richards, Editor in Chief of the Manuscript is to be highly commended for the fine work she and her assistants displayed in selecting and prepapring the materi!ll for publication. Members of the staff who assisted Miss Richards were Henry Anderson, Robel't Miller, Miriam Golightly, and Edie Rudolph. Eugene Maylock who served as Business Manager and Joe Gudaitis who served as Typist also contributed a great deal of time and effort toward the success of the magazine. With the indispensible aid of Dr. Mary E. Craig and Mrs. Gertrude Williams, advisers, the staff of the Manuscript was able to produce a publication that can proudly tak,e its place among the literary magazines of the leading colleges and Universiti,es in the country, THIRTEEN NEW INSTRUCTORS ADDED TO WILKES FACULTY By BOB MILLER The faculty of Wilkes College will be enlarged this fall with the signing of new members whose appointments have been announced by the administration department. In the Engineering Section wp, will have Charles S. Taylor, Instructor of Engineering. Mr. Taylor received his B. S. and M. S. degrees from Pennsylvania State College. He ha,s don,e research work in Meteor-0logy, and has co-ouithored several pamphlets for military us,e and several correspondence courses on the saime subject. He served with the United States Naval Reserve during World War II. In the same department will be John J. Williams, Im1tructor in Engineering. The English Department will include Dr. Frank J. J. Davies as Assistant Professor of E,'n glish. Dr. Davies received his Ph.B., M. A., and Ph.D. from Yale University. He taught at Yale University and was Vi,siting Professor of English at the University of Puerto Rico. Ruth L. Knowles who received her B.A. from Western Michigan College and M.A. from Columbia University will be Instructor in English. Nicholas Revotskie will be Instructor in Physics. Mr. Revotskifl received his B.S. from Annapolis. He served with the Navy during the last War. Ralph A. Kinckin.er, also Instructor in Physics, received his B.S. in E.E. from the University of Pennsylvania. All students attending school this SllllUlter must complete their final registrations on September 29 or 30. Failure to do so will result in a charge of $6.00 late registration fee. There will be no exceptions made to this ruling because of the gr.eat number of students on waiting lists seeking admission. Day school students will be addmitted to evening courses only if the subjects requdred are not offered in day school, and then only by permission of the registrar, Dean of Mer. or Dr. Farley. Day clesset. for the fall semester start on October 9. E,'vening classes start September 2:-l. LIBRARY WILL BE EXPANDED l we In the Economics Department will have Leon Agranat, Assistant Professor in Eeonomics. Charles Cann who received his A.B. from p 1 · Stat CO11 . .e nnsy vama e ege Wl 11 also be in the Economics Section. Dr. Thaddeus Mitana will fill the Mr. Joseph Meyers, librarian of the Wilkes College Library, announced this week that there will be three rooms a«ded to the library. The ,e xpansion of the library will be made by acquiring three large rooms on the first floor of Kirby Hall. The new library rooms will b.e ~he two that are at present occu.pied by the Commercial Depa_rtment, and room number 108 which has been used for various clasSol!s. The new rooms will provide the library with mueh need.~d space. The new additional space is to be used mainly as reading rooms, and will also house the libraries reference collection, magazine and periodical collection, and several reserve book shelves. The library has also purchased 4000 new books adding to the libraries growing collection. A list of the new books will be printed in the next issue of the Beacon. Mr. Meyers further announced that a periodical :reading list of MW books will also be available in the library to the student body. - I position of Assistant Professor of Polish. Dr. Mitana received his Ph. D. from the University of Cracow, Poland. He has published several articles and essay-a in Polish and American magazines dealing with Polish and Am.erican· culture and education. He has taught in both American and Tolish Universities. Hazel Hart will be Instructor in Mathematics. She received her A. B. from Pennsylvania State College. Amy MacMaster has been appointed Instructor of Sociology. She received both her B. A. and M.A. degrees from Bryn Mawr. Miss MacMaster also attended the University of London, University of Vienna, and Columbia. She was engaged in social work, research, and writing regarding social matter&. The Dean of Women will be Betty L. Harker who will also serve as Instructor of Psychology. Miss Harker received her B.A. from Lawrence College and her M.A. from Northwestern University. Joseph M. Mal"kowitz will be instructor in Chemistry. He received his B. S. in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University. Yearhook, Beacon Staffs To Meet Friday, Sept. 26 A meeting will be held on Friday at noon in the Beacon office to discuss plans for the Yearbook and Beacon for the coming semester. Members of th.e past staff of the Yearbook and present staff of the Beacon are urged to attend. Anyone interested in joining either staff is welcome to attend the meeting. Ralstonmen Open Season at West Point Against Powerful Army J. V. Eleven By GEOR:GE BRODY Friday WHkes College invades West P-0int for the season's opening game a,nd to Ralston's Gridmen this will be a very important event. Army will, no doubt, be the toughest on the Wilkes schedule and a victory is sure to usher in a successful season. To this end, coach Ralston has worked his men long and hard. Burt the coach is not optimistic. Hot weather has retarded the team's conditiontng, shortened the scrimmage sessions. The "cream of the anthracite" find themselves with a sturdy defensive line. Th.e Army J ayvees show a three year unbeaten skien, the Academy scoring record, and the psychological advantage of playing at home. Ralston's biggest headache, at present, is the finding of -a field gen.era!. Coach Ralston realizes he needs a signal caller, but feels that he isn't quite ready to select his man. If the man is available, this game will find him. The probable starting lineup is as follows: R. E. ... ... Feeny LT. Washko R. T. Hendershot R. G. .. Lewis C. ...... ... Elias L. G. . .. .. .. .. ..... .. .... Gorgas L. E. ........ ...... Hiller W. B. . .. . Waters B. B. . ... Josephs F. B. Supinski T. B. .............. Florkiewicz The lineup is subject to change, but with what is known of Army's style, these are the men that are considered most able to cope with the situation. The line is strong, fast, and most important in this ga,me, it is smart. The backfield has a wide range of experience, can handle itself well, is familiar with Ralston's method of play, and, ~~~t necessary in this game, · as worked against the "T". Army will find Ralston's gridders a hard combination to fool. As assistant coach Tom Miller confidently says, "We're the best, if no one produces betts." We look for Wilkes to win. Washco, Florkiewicz Elected Co-Captains For 1947 Grid Team At an election held in the in:losure at Kirby Park yesterday, members of the 1947 football team favored John Florkiewicz and Gerard Washco as co-captains of the grid team. Four members of last year's unbeaten squad were nominated for th positions of co-captains. The four were, Bob Waters, John Florkiewicz, Bob Gorgas, and Gerard Washco. Before the election Coach George F. Ralston gave the boys a short pep talk and impressed upon them the importance of picking a captain that had all the qualities need- ed for the position. Washco, who will be in the firststring tackle slot this year, is a sophomore at this college. He played on the var-s ity for this institution last season. Prior to coming to Wilkes he attended Nanticoke High School, where he played three years of football in 1941-4243, under Coach Stanley Galazin. Florkiewicz, another Nanticoke High graduate, played two years of . scholastic football in 1940-41, under Galazin. He alternated with Francis Pinkowski at the quarterback slot last season on the Bucknell Junior College eleven. MISS BETIY L. HARKER NAMED· DEAN OF WOMEN Betty L. Harker will assume the position of Dean of Women with the or.~ning of the fall semester. Miss Harker received her B. A. degree from Lawrence College and her M. A. degree from Northwestern University. While doing undergraduate work she was a member of the Mortar Board Society which is composed of students who have made outstanding scholastic record and who have shown outstanding leadership in S'tudent activities. Upon graduation f.rom Lawrenc.e College, Miss Harker held the position of housemother at a colleg,e in Oregon. She then accepted a position in the personnel department of a concern employing two thousand. From here Miss Harker went to Northwestern University for her master degree. Miss Harker's educational and business background should prove to be a valuable asset in her position as Dean of Women at WilkeR College. �2 WILKES BEACON EDITORIAL STAFF tulations I have received by far outweigh the criticisms. Signed, Nelson Nelson Wednesday, September 24, 1947 Polish Club Ready For Fall Semester; First of Fall Activities Begin Sept 30; Club Will Sponsor Comedy October 10 Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H,enry Anderson D.ear Editor: It was with a good deal of runAssistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Miller usement and unsuppressed chuckBusiness Manager ... ·............................... Gene Maylock ling that I read the letter from M.essrs. Daniels and Miller trying Art Editor • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer to belittle the efforts of the year. . . . . Richard Greenfield book staff in the production of the latest annual. To say that th~ir .......... Charles· Reif comments and arguments were Faculty Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Donnelly naive and typical of the 16 and 17 year-old high-sehool stllldents r.eferred to in their mournful epistle Typists--Joe Gudaitis, E!A!anor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. would 'be an understatement. Cartoonist . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Elvidge Nevertheless, I cannot bring myReporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George Miller, Harold self to overlook all of these infanRein, George Brody, Russell Williams, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Brands- tile remarks. Therefore, I shall content myself to answering those dorf, Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vineent Marc_i_ comments referring- to the ·piet-ures. First of all, the "trick photography" or duplication of photographs is a forgiveab!A! oversight caused by the failure of a certain individual to meet a deadline for turning in pictures. The composition of the At -pre.sent a chapter of the AVC, a :national veterans' book ·n ecessitated the completion of a page at a time; the pictures and oiiganization, is being organirred on this campus. captions were sent to the enMany active veteran students at Wilkes have long feared gravers then and work st!!,rted on the institution of a veterans' orgam.ization on this campus. new pages. Duplication oeeurred The chief objection to the establi,shment of a veterans' chap- when the belated pictures were in, some having been aster here has been that such a chapter can easily effect an tlllt'1led signed to pages already at the eniinsurmountable breach between veteran am.d non-veteran gravers, and ·some to several unfinished pages. In the ensuing mixstudents. up, o.ne or two photos were turned :At a time when this college is in its infancy, a time when in for another page and the duplicooperation among all students is needed to help in dixecting cation resulted. the g,rowth of the college, it is particularly evident that a In another portion of their "joureffort", Messrs. Miller and breach between two S1Uch factions can be most unfortunate. nalistic Daniels speak so authoritatively It ,should be understood that a breach is not predicted, but it about a lack of student interest in is a possibility. the yearbook and the almost cri:mefforts to reduce their incomes The number of non-veteran students entering this col- inal by $4.00, not to mention the hi®lege is increasing in great proportion. In fact, of all the ous torture involved in jamming students entering here in the fall, sixty per cent will be non- such a lar.ge-size Yearbook down veterans. In •s ubsequent s.emMters the percentage will great- so many throats. In the same breath, they had complained about ly increase. It is probable that they wiU resent the estab- the appearance of members of the JADWIGA SMOSARSKA lisment of a campus organization of which they cannot be Photo-staff in several pictures and the disastrous consequences as re- who will have the leading female role in the Polish comedy to be sponpart. sored October 10 at Coughlin High School 'by the flected by strangers to the campus. Another objection to a veterans' chapter here, a.r,fa;es Could these gentlemen, so rarely Wilk.es College Polish Club from the fact that some people have in the past misconstrued, seen at school funetions and equaland still misinterpret, the aims of a veterans' organization ly inactive in campus activities be At the end of the pr.esent semes- Films". She was awarded the Gold nd of heart? ter, the Polish Club of Wilkes Col- Cross for Service for her activities on a campus as a means of obtaining veterans' demands from u er.g oing a change Can such righteous indignation be Jege will again provide th.e people in her native Poland. Miss Smosarthe college. It must be emphasized that veterans have no construed to mean th at theY are interested in the Polish lang-uage ska Left Poland in 1939 to come to special status in college. They are solely students, but have truly interested i.n what happens and customs with a series of cul- the United States where she reto good old Wilkes a nd all th at it tural and social activities. sumed her stage appearances. no special status. t be th e "will stands for 'I ("Se It muS At a recent meet1'ng of the club, i" H p t H Henryk Rozmarynowski has also Since -it is likely the chapter will be formed despite any 0 f All a h · e ere v · ar- a program of ent~rta1·n~ " 138· 139) "' ...,.,nt was led a very colorful l'ife on the objections, those who have been opposed to veterans' orga.n- grove • PP · -t f · · f pl·a nned. The ente"" ...... a1·nmen.t select- Polish -s tage. He received his drat' (As. a pom O m orma 10n, ed is varied so as to please as 1 d izatiOIIlS at this college hope that the leaders of the chapter members of the 12-man Yearbook matic training in Warsaw, Po an , Photostaff, each one a Wilkes stiimany people as possible. and was well known in theatrical will make clear the intentions of the chapter and will not dent, appeared in less than 25 of The first event on the list of circles. His stage career was inallow its purposes to be misdirected. over 400 candid shots-pictures programs will be a card party terupted by the war and he was which, in themselves gave cover- which will be held at Chase Hall able to return to it only very retaught in class. age to nearly 650 students!) on Sept?mber 30 at . eight. p. 1!1· cently. And to make doubly sure that The ~ha1rma~ for th1·s 8:ffa1r will The Polish Club members who The letter stated in the sixth -p aragraph, "Reminiseing a bit, we the minds of these two gentlemen be Miss Felc1a Czarnecki of Glen will he in charge of the program _ . are Mr. Joseph Romanick, General happen to look back at our hig.h are set completely at ease, the sel-1 Lyon. In or-d:r !o foster the mterest o! Chairman, and Mrs. Bertha Dziaschool yearbook, published by 16 ection of the yearbook photographs and 17 year old children. Our high was undertaken by members of the the ;PU~he m the ~ork of the or- dos-z, co-ehairman. Committees: sehool yearbook cost $1.25." That various staffs and the editors It gamzat1on, the Pohsh Club extends Publicity, Felicia N. Czarnecki, I wish to answer the letter in is a very touching statement, but was not a one or two-man job as a . cordial invitation !o all of _its chairman, Mrs. Mary Schwartz; friends to ~ttend. Tickets, which Ushers, Helen Omichi-nski, chairwhich Mr. Daniels and Mr. Miller how many e.ears ago was it that was inferred in their letter. Many thanks for an opportunity can be obtame~ from th~ members man; Jule Wodzka, co-ehairman; wrote to the BE.'ACON, unjustly Mr. Miller and Mr. Daniels were criticizing the "Yearbook". First in high school 'I I, too, can remem- to explain certain facts with the of the c~1UJb, ":1-ll cost sixty cents. Gloria Boguszewski, Nellie Vernarof all, it was said that the students ber when one could buy a good five hope that any malcontents will, in Table pri:zes will be awarded at the ski, Eugenia Zaleta, Gloria Paez. kowski, Betty Grosek, Retty Kruwere not informed as to why the cent hot dog or a good fifty cent the future, consider ALL the facts party. At the next gathering of the szka, Sylvia Waiter, Dolores Pisz· "Yearbook" was delayed. If thes,e meal. However, no one can possibly before mounting their soapboxes. Respectfully, Club on Sunday, October 5, at 3:30 czek, Peggy Ashman, Doroty Bia·two · students were well informed compare prices of today with . John w Burak p. m., the Reverend J. E. Gryczka, logowiez, Sophie Klosowski, and prices of five to seven years ago. · on what they were writing about, _ _ _ _ _ _ _· Pastor of St. Hedwig's Church, Margaret Harcharik. Program and · 'they would never have made such We are now living in inflationary Kingston, will be the guest sp.eak- Ads: Peter Zawatski, chairmn; a statement, for there were art- times. er. Casinus J. Kopko, co-chairman; ieles diseussing the delay of the On Friday, October 10, at Cough- Ben Groblewski, Theresa BudziewTh.e question was asked, "Why "Yearbook" on the front pages of lin High School the Polish Club ski, Kay Mazur, Mrs. John Aponthe March 14 and March 28 issues publish a 'Yearbook' 'I" When stuwilJ sponsor a Polish play which ick. Tickets: • Stanley Kowalski, dents, especially some of us veterof the BEACON. will be presented by a group of chairman; Stainley Rosolowski, coans, learn that the college will go talented young aetors formerly af- chairman; Mrs. Ed. Makowski, The name of the book is clearly on long after we have left, everyA committee is currently being filiated with the Warsaw Theatre, Helen Romanick, Joseph F. Lester, printed on the cover. It is called thing will run much more smoothBUJC, Volume 2. This is indeed a ly. A yearbook is an aecepted pub- organized at Wilkes College to Waiisaw, Poland. The title of the Henry Rydzewski, John Schmidt, trifling matter. What do these boys lication on every campus. Someone plan the role the Wilkes student Polish comedy is "Kto si~ lubi, ten Mrs. John Schmidt, Casimir Sieminski, Zigmund Shek 1etski, Paul want to call it. "The Bucknell An- has to have the difficult job of body will assume in the forthcom si~ czubi". The English translation of the Selecky, Esq., Jerry Russin, and nual" or some other trite title 'I starting this worthwhile tradition ing Welfare Drive which will open A trite name maybe would have on our campus. I dare say that the on October 15. The committee will title is : "People who love each · Mrs. Elaine Steinhower. Stage: satisfied our two outspoken mast- people who have so violently criti- attempt to organize a successfuJ other, they quarrel." Th.e play por- Edward Stryjak, chairman; John cized this yearbook will soon be drive to raise funds that will ex- trays the trial and tribulations of Hudzik, Edward Boyle, Francis . ers of critique. forgotten in Wilk.es circles where- punge the poor showing the student a romance between two young Gowat, John Kelly, Joseph Chupka, . I am very sorry about the dupli- as the yearbook will continue and body made in the last Welfare people. JuliUJS Brand and Chester Omincations of photos but no publica- improve as the years pass. Drive. The leading roles are played by chinski. tion is perfect. Furthermore it is J ·a dwiga Smosarska and Henryk On Sunday afternoon, October The "Yearbook" did have a few the policy of the "Yearbook'· to HE LOOKED IT Roz:marynowski. Miss Smosarska 126, the members of the Polish Chlb . let as many students as pos~ible m'istakes, but we learn and profit had been affiliated with the War- will entertain Dr. and Mrs. ThadThe colored soldier had been saw Theatre in Poland. She played deaus Mitana and Dr. and Mrs. · ·g ain the wealth of knowledge by mistakes. Constructive criticism from aetual experience gained is always welcome. I admire the peeling potatoes until his hands the leading roles in thirty four Stanko Vujica. Dr. Mitana, who from .p ublishing the book rather man who has .t he courage to criti- aehed. Turning to a fel4ow K. P. he stage plays and also made thirty . was recently appointed head of the than to hire professionals who cize blUJt I have little respect for said: ''Wha.t d'you suppos.e dat ser- five films. Miss Smosarska has not Polish Department, will assume his · would undoubtedly present a bet- the man who unjustly criticizes geant mean when ·he call us K. P. ?" only gained popularity in Poland new duties here in the Fall Sem"Ah dunno'', replied his co-work- burt also in the U. S. In Poland and ester. Both Dr. Mitana and Dr. . ter book. One of the purposes of just to have something to say. · the publication is to allow strudents In bringing this ietter to a close er. "But from de look on his faCP-, here in the United States, she is I Vujica will bcome advisors of thPto practice what they have been I have only to say that the congra- ah thinks he meant 'Keep Peelin'." known as the "Queen of Polish Polish Club. - - -----., - • - , 1 .• • - - - - ··················· · ••· EDITORIAL 0 LEITERS TO THE EDITOR Welfare Comm. Being Organized 1· i I �··· Wednesday; ··September 24, 1947 WI!i~EEL.BEAOON Excellent Argument Opposing NewWilkProgram Pro[ Feelzwell Universal Military· Training . Series. Offers .Has Alarming ·Presented To House Gommittee Book·Discussions Experience . 8 :·ag.ed the professor still had enough of the old spirit left to withstand another hard. blow. The laundries l went on etrike. Feelzwell watch,ecl · · his· limited · supply cif clean shirts dwindle. One by one the soiled shirts were stufl'ed into the laun... dry_bag, thei:e to .stay, or the strike · continued. Fil'.l'ally 'Feelzwell adH.erkimer ·V,·Feetz·well, professor mi'tt.e d that the ·inevitable 'had hapof exterior decorating; .saw •. spots ·pened. He ·must buy a new shirt. before his eyes, he heard a con- So off to the haberdashers h.e went. st.arit ·ringing ·in his· ears ..· Lectur.e "I want a white shirt, neck size after Lecture Feelzwell ·carried on 14, sleeve length 2.'' So said He:rkiv.a liantlv. The s1l0ring- of t he stu- m.er. d.e nts d·,ring- lectures •disturbed him ."We have. a fine value toc!ay in not at· all burt:. the dancing spots broadcloth. But did you say a 14 and ceaseless -ringing -ga,ve ,him no neck; sir? Let me meas. ~re you.'' rest. The salesman went to ·work with his tape. "Just as I thought, si r. Feelzwell changed his toothpaste -You should have a 16." with no · r:esults. He took vitamin tablets; learned the rhumba, ·joined "No. I want a siz.e 14. I've al the ·sPCA. Still the spots whirled ways worn a 14 collar." wherever h.e looked and the tiny "Just as you wish, sir. We shall bells ·tinkled as regularlv as crick- be glad to sell you a size 14. Bttt ets on a -summer night. Finally the do you, know what will hap.pen if harried professor sought th.e ad- you wear a size 14? Your ears will viee of President Farley. ring .and you'll see spots in front "My reeling in the matter is" said of your .ey.es.'' voluntary b_a sis and neither has the MRS. J. H. WILLIAMS ON Ma-r ine Corps. SEPT. 30 p ANEL The following views on UniverPilot training quotas for the Air sal Militry Training are conde~sed Carps are easily filled by voluntary from, "The testimony of Mr. Jess.e action. The problem of lack of man The Hoyt Library of Kingston P. Bogue (executive Secretary of power is found in the ground forcP. and the Osterhout Free Library of the American Association of Junior of the Air Corps. This deficiency Wilkes-Barre are sponsoring :¾ Co!l.eges), presented Jul~ 11, 1947 could be met and overcome by the series of half-hour radio programs be.fore the Armed Services Com- . Junior Colleg,e s and technical in- called, WHY READ IT?, over Stamittee of the House of Repr.esent- : stitutes. In these institu,tions "Ter- tion WILK Tuesday .evenings at' atives, United States Congress." minal vocational-technical cu~ricula 8:00. The weekly seri-es which beThis testimony was printed in th.e are offered but should be ext.end- gan on Septemher 16, is devoted American Asso_ciation of Junior ed." This v~luntary training would to the works of prominent authors. Colleges, Washington Newsletter, supply the men needed by th.e ,John -Gunther's, "Inside U. S, A.", and Ernie Pyle's, "Home V o1., II , N o. lo d a t ed A ugus t 4 , ground forces of the Air Corps. 1947, titled "Universal Military Th t th f th A . t Country", were the su,bjects of Tr • • ,, e s reng o e rmy is 0 - discus·sion during the first program. .~mmg · . . . day in .e xcess of 1,000,000 mem- Judge Harold Flannery was the The Amencan Assoc1at1on of hers. This number should be mainM Junior Colleges believes in a pro- tained or even increased in order moderator and rs. T. M. B. Hicks, f N · ·1 " Th, Jr., the discussion leader. The gr~m . or ational Seou.; tr. e to hold our position as the leading pan.el analyzing ,the books consistth obJectives of e association ar~ nation in th.e world today. This ed of Dr. Eugene S. Farley, Prothe same as those of the Presi force of at least 1 000 000 has been , Ad · · te ' ' of as high fessor LeroyM.Bugbee, of D Wyoming the d ent s visory Comm1_t . e o~ u • met" ... ...with rejections F f Pr.exy, '.' that you· need the help M. T. However, there is a differ- as SO% of the volunteers." Why Seminary; · iss ranees orrance, o a psychologist. I suggest you f · · h th d and Mr. Bert Ecker, a veteran and have Katie D. give you a thorough ence O opmion as to t e me O 5 then a program of U.MT? student at Wilkes College. check-up.' Shortly thereafter the by which the!M! objectives are to be T'-t · f UMT · t· t d t '-- Hoyt an d the osterhout Lib various · d emons at th.e Guidance hed ,.., cos o is es ima e a T,.., reaAc cross · t· f . . f $1,750,000,000 annually. If the seiraries are presenting this series Center gave Feelzwell a "thorough sec ion o opm1ons o . b • f h students, administrators and facul- ec~ion asis o t e . army were as a p~blic servic~ through the co- check-up". Feelzwell was gam.e }xu,t ty members in various colleges raised and part. of this sum used op,erait1on of Station WILK. The . the peculiar tests the guidance th h t th · t b ought to make army hfe ... . more attrac- , speakers appear on the programs group gave him made him :feel f 0 ~~;hou f O11 e. coUJ~ ry br t tive as a career for well-matured in the 'Spirit of public service. even more peculiar. e extensive owmg vtews, ···· men " , th ere wou ld no t b e ti1e nee d M'iss S op h.ia M. R . O'H ara. was they're not enoughu to· ·be Wh h conclusive and are not 80 present- to use the total su~ to support a the leader of the second program · en t e guiders had finished, ed. They do .indicate a trend of UMT program. which_ would not Septemher 23, at_ the same. ho~r, their advice was very interesting supply such a high caliber of men. when mystery stones were discuss- but as H. V. F. left the Guidance th1·n1c·mg tha t·, . . Center and walked down South 1. Public opinion has been chang" ~ National Guar? should be ~ by Warden Hl;8ley, Mr. Wilham River the sights he saw were still ing during the past several months orgam~ed as the Nat!onal Army Ricketts, a_nd Abt Y Leon Schwartz. punctuated with multitudes of perin the direction of universal mili- and given status, equipment and On a third program, n.ext Tues- iods. The sounds he heard were tary training training far above anything we day night at 8:00, .Wyoming Val- faintly audible above a symphony have ever provided", that is mor~ Ley amithors will present the prob2. The majority opinion of ad- pay, drilling and doubling of sum- !ems of their craft. Mrs. John of miniatmire alarm clocks. ministrators is against the policy. mer camp time and ,use of up-to- Howell Williams, local author and "Dr. Farley", reported Feelzwell, 3. The opinion of faculty mem- date equipment and methods. There member of the Wilk~s College fac- "the symptoms are still present. hers is almost evenly divided. should be at least 2,000,000 rnem- ulty, will lead that discussion. What shall I do? My students boo 4. The majority opinion of stu- hers in the organization. Judge Flannery is acting as when I enter the classroom, no one dents favors the policy. The National Army could, in moderator for th~ first three pro- waits on me in the cafeteria, the 5. The opinion of veteran stu,- time of war, protect the co1~mun- grams of the senes, !'- nd Reverend embalmed cats in the zoology lab dents is decidedly in favor of the ity in which they live, and to train Joseph T. Hammond tor th e fourth arch their backs and spit when I policy.'' the civilia-n population to care for and fifth • . . pass Conyngham. Lady Macbeth's Staunch believers ·in U. M. T. themselves. The National Army The senes ~ planned will problem was elemental compared state that a nation does not neces- then would act as a p,ersonnel pool heard over Station WILK for t~ir- to mine.'' sadly become militaristic merely from which the Regular Army teen ~eeks, ,every Tuesday evenmg "Better have the college physiby adopting such a policy. But could call large numbers, and if at . eight O clock. . However, t~e what these people fail to take into need be the whole of the National senes may ·be contmued longer lf cian examine you.'' Thus Professor Feelzwell turned to the medicos. consideration is that U. M. T. has Army. ' interest in it warrants. never been in effect in this coun · "The ROTC units should be First the doctor tried green pills. try for a long enough time to pro- greatly extended and supported in program could he financed with no Results were negative. The red vide the necessary exp,erience upon our Junior Colleges, Senior Col- more expenditure than would be pills helped no more. An appendecwhich to judge. leges and Universities." The ROTC involved in one year of the pro- tomy removed Feelzwell's vermishould b.e broadened to a point posed UMT program.' form app,endix but did not remove Militaristic tendencies if not where an average of 10,000 officers The very core of Mr. Bouge's the spots and the ringing. han:dl(l(i_ properly develop into an of superior ability and intelligence report is a plea for an improved un~heckable, · cancerous, . national will be provided each year. These educational system in the United Further su!I'gery was also withinf~ction. The . history of other na- men could suppLement the West States. Definitely not education for out effect. Feelzwell's gall bladder, tions that adopted UMT shows de- Point graduates for the Regular war, but, "If another war comes, warts, te,eth, tonsi.ls, and adenoids finitely .-th~t t.~os,e nati.o ns became Army, supply the National Army which God forbid, we cannot afford precee<led him to his grave in that international bullies, bullies who with officers and suitable officers to burden the Army with an edu- order. The rest cure didn't work. grew rich and fat at the expense for the ROTC units themselv.es, in cational -p rogram to make fit X-ray treatm.ents were ineffectual. of Lesser nations. But in the end addition to supplying an active re- enough illiterate men for at least ltegistrar Morris even reduced the 1 these bullies fell-defeated and de- serve force. three divisions of troops as was proiessor's teaching load one half. stroyed. This brings up the quesMedical science was baffled. "We "It is believed that this total the case in the last war." tion of whether the people of the regret to inform you that there is United States can adopt the policy nothing more we can do for you, of U. M. T. that these nations fostDr. Feelzwell", said the physician. ered and yet escape the conse"If some new technique is discovquences they brought upon themered I shall inform you." selves. Why should we, as a naThat's why Feelzwell began the tion, adopt, in the very same form, study of Yogi. After a year of ina policy that has proved its worthtensive cramming, H. V. F. could lessness? • control every muscle in his body. In his report Mr. Jesse P. Bogue A person listening to Feelzwell's offers a comprehensive plan to atMy choice as a nickname for the athletic teams is: heart could hear that organ beattain national security. Briefly this ing out messages in Morse code. plan is: "Keep the navy in its preFeelzwell could sit motionless for sent ration position as a matter of 1 Wilkes College - ----- - - -------- --- ----- - --- - ------ hou!I's without so much as batting national policy for security reasan eyelash. But to what avail? ons, not only in size, but in ;effiThere were the spots scampering ciency and esprit de corps." The on the horizon with the usual acnavy has not encountered any difcompaniment. Yogi too had failed. Because - - - ---- - - - -·· - ----- ------- - - - - --- --- - - - ---ficulty in filling vacancies on a iDejected and even a bit discour By Robert Mikulewicz 1· · · I ?e ATHLETIC CONTEST BALLOT DARTER'S Trucksville Dairy Pasieurized Dairy Products * Trucksville, Pa. Phone Dallas 35 ff.A. WIDTEMAN 1 & CO. INC. 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NORTHAMPTON ST. �Wednesday,•September-.~~~· 1947 WILKES BEACON 4 BEACON MUSIC COLUMNIST Rein Reports Fall Enrollment HEADS ALLEN ·fOREST TRIO Largest In History I entered the cabin of the sur Of Th•IS c· 11eo-e RECORDS VICTOR DECCA plus glider, which I maintain' as my- rliving quarters, and prepared O COLUMBIA for an evening of solid cram--er, ____ 0 · and Accessories studying, as finals were looming in ay TED WOLFE sight. Finals have lately taken to .....:..THEThe enrollment for the forthlooming instead of hovering due to the scarcity of hovering since th.e coming fall semester . at Wilkes College i~ the largest the college war. ' 14 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. Sudden!y I became a~are .a has had in its 14-year existence as an inst itution of higher learning. dis,urbing sound, "Bloop, bleep, Phone 2-07 40 In addition to the 1300 students bloop, bl.eep" reverberated through- who will attend day sessions, there out the cabin. I turned to the water will be approximately 500 students faucet , thinking it to be the source pursuing courses in th.e evening of the melodious disturbance, but sessions. This brings the total to When You Think of remembering a bit of financial an all-high enrollment of 1800, FLOWERS trouble I had with the water com- compared to 1032 last year. THINK OF pany, which was very sew~re reOf the nearly 400 incoming fr,eshgarding water bill-s, I realized that men, sixty per cent will be nonsince there was no water in the veteran high school graduates. pipes there cou:l dn't possibly be a This is in contrast to pr,evious drip. post-war enrollments which were I looked in oth,er directions for composed largely of World War II the disturbance, thinking all along veterans. The institution will also 112 EAST MAIN STREE.T, that "bloop, bleep" would make a ,experience an increase in its coed PLYMOUTH, PA. wonderful song novelty for sonie- attendance, since 135 of the new Member Florist Telegraph on,e to compose. Suddenly my eyes students will be girls. Delivery Association fell on an object eroded up in my Evidence that Wilkes popularity musette bag, which was hanging is steadily increasing can be noted By Clayton Bloomburg ly. I forever harp on this subj,ect. ~n the wall. ,: was c~nvii:iced that from the fact that the registration In my previous articles I h~ve Sui.ts .must be pressed, ties must bloop, bleep ~as bemg issued by includes 51 advanced students who given you a few tid bits of info be just so, shoes must be highly whatevei: was m th e bay. I chose have attended other colleges prior con~rning the ourt;standing trios polished. I have always been un- the heaviest of the baseball bats I to entering this one. These studin 'th'ti valley. In this article I will der the ·.assumption that appear- keep on hand .for suG}i purposes dents represent such institutions 1 attempt to give you a little info ance counts fifty percent and musi- · 9:nd prepar~ to put an end to thp, as the University of P.ennsylvania, from a different point of view on cinship the other fifty. While "tak- hf~. of the mterloper when sudden- Wes tern Reserve, Columbia, the the Allan Forest Trio. I happen to ing a br,eak" during an engage- ly it sneezed and sat up. It was University of Chicago, Duqu,esne, · General Insurance. · be very well acquainted with Allan ment, I insist that the fellows do H?-nk And~rson, mr editor! Hank and others. Also ,entering Wilkes College are Forest because that is my prof.es- not get on the ·subject. of Jlllllsic, sitill has his ~deno1~ plus a tensional name. · unless the person with whom th"Y dency for snormg, which accounted some students from 0th.er lands. From China come two 18-year old The trio is comprised of Walter are conversing desires ·to talk ~n for the '~bloop, bleeps". Rice on clarinet, Eugene Betsa the subject. I also insist that thp, "Rein", Hank said, "we go to girls, May Way and Irene Wang. Miners Nat'l Bank Bldg. on accordion, and myself (Allan fellows in the trio watch their ac- press for the last time this week. Miss Way who is from Shanghai, Wilkea-Barre, Pa. Forest) on piano and solovox. tions, that they be soft spoken, 'I'he semester is coming to an end." intends to pursue a career in either The style of ;the trio is not e:x- kind and courteous. It takes time Tears swam i,n his half-shut eyes music or business. Miss Wang, actly original. I have based my at- and energy to carry out such a dob- as he continued, "and Rein, I want from Kumming Y,un-nan, will enter the field of medicin,e. Both girls rangements on those of The Three . trine, but in the end it .p ays off in you to write a farewell column." EXPERTS IN SOLVING Suns. I was a bit skeptical as · to more ways than money. Sorry, Hapk." I said, "but it will are working toward a common goal -to aid the Chinese people. DIFFICULT how the public would take therp. Until recently the theme we have b.e impossible." Here from Spain to study Chem It took me ten weeks to receive ~y been using has been Twilight Time. "Aw, come on, Rein", he said PLUMBING AND HEATING answer. The arrangements were . However, I felt we might adopt pleadingly, as he playfully began istry is Manul Duch. Mr. Duch prePROBLEMS very well received throughout 14e another theme, since the Thr~ swinging a straight-edge razor, vious to entering Wilkes, graduatvalley. · ; . Suns have changed their theme, neatly nicking off a pi.ece of my ed from a secondary school in Barcelona, Spain. He has been in the Many problems confront the to Twilight Time some time ago. So left ear. · !~er of a band or trio. Arrang~- the new theme the trio is now "Nope, ca•n 't do it", I said. "If I United Stat.es six month. His parments are made, cut up, thrown •in using is Sentimental Journey. The write a col1U1mn for you, I'll have ents, at the present, are in busithe waste pap.er basket, and r~- arrangement has proved to be a to · join the Cohimnists' Trade ness in San Salvador, Central Am· written. Rehearsals may be pleas- successiiUJl one. Mr. Betsa and his Union:. Beofr,e you know it, I'll be erica. ant or unpleasant. At a . rehearsal accordion back up the trio very asked to d~ characte.r skl:!tches for th 27 E. Northampton St. coats are thrown aside, ties are nicely. When the solovox is carry- the local papers · arid I'll have to gin e black when nd operating in nd taken oc, and shirt collars ate ing the melody. Mr. Rice arid his join the Character - Sketchers' u oubtedly th e · Rag-Picker-a " Est. 1871 opened. Three or so grueling bouts clarinet play some teriffic sub.tone · Union. Then, as my work will ·un, Junk-SorterS' Union will demand nd of. practice ensue. Comments are along with the solovox. The trio doubtedly improve, I will .be asked cleaner . working- co itions and made by the members of the trio, does some fine singing in unison to write editorials. That means surrou,nd ings, so I'll hav,e to opeh both pleasant and unpleasant. on such numbers as Don't· Be a joining the Editorial Writers' my S'hop to th e Rag-Picker-and! am forever stressing the om- Baby Baby and Route 66. Union. By that time I'll have a Junk • SorterS' • Sanitary Corps . d · Union. After building both unions 1oad of d ough an 1'II open up a port ane.e o ress and actions while This scribbler is in no position f d · 'd' d .swimming pools . to use in their P1aymg an engagement. I insist to build up this trio or predict its r1 mg aca emy, as that is one · h k leisure. time, I'll be back in the red. th.at t he f e11ows dress immaculate- future success. All I can do is rec- busmeS's w ere how to 't · h nowing d "If I'm smart I'll get out of the ommend the trio to you .and let wr1 e com.es m an y. I'll own this yoUJ decide the future of this trio riding academy and I'll be doing junkyard business, but then I'll ifor yourself. fine until some of my men join the sink my last penny in a Milk-Curd' Horse..,Groomers' Trade Union. Na- ling Plant. I'll get along fine until turally they won't work under the the Curdlers' Brotherhood demands t · h the same wage scale as the Bottlesame con ract wit those of my Dippers' Union. I'll have to inmen in the Manure-Spreaders' Union, so I'll have to change the crease wages, and in addition, build Wilkes-Barre, Pa. When things are hard to under- contract, but it probably · won't a Solarium-caf,eteria to soothe the stand, agree w.ith the Tail _ Braiders' unionmen's unrest. That will mean Or understood, seem wrongUnion, as they'll claim they'r al- a necessary increase in the price You'll find out what is "in the ways getting the back end of the of curdLed milk, and I will have edWE ARE wood", deal. itorials written abouit me, accusing For. DISTRIBUTORS And sink, or fight along. "I'IJ get out of the riding aca- me of the profiteering and being On some dark nite, awake, alone, demy business with just enough responsible for the death of thousAccurate and Dependfor You'll face the truth, and know capital to set myself up in the ands of innocent baby Armadillos, able Nationally Famous If you were right or wrong, and junkyard business (another busi- which thrive on curdled milk. I Watches then ness where knowing the art of will be blacJc-balled by .t he HumanYour soul will shrink or grow. writing is an asset). I'll just make itarians' Union, and all self-r,eJEWELRY Fot . R. T. Mikulewicz up my original investment ar.d be- specting unionmen will stage a Certified Perfect DiaEasy Payments --------,--------...:.._:__:_____:__ _:_.:..:.:,.:__:=-=... walkout in my plant, causing me mond Rings 0' Devoto lose every penny I own. tion "In despair I will hit the roc;ls, "And what are your theories on fall off a fast train, lose my memFor . evolution, Jameson?" ory, fall in love with a beautiful ' Up-to-the-minute styles heiress, promise to marry her, fall iin Fine Jewelry on my head again, r.egain my memory, leave the beautiful girl, and ON. marry someone with halitosis. Easy Credit at No ExSome smart Hollywood scripttra Cost writer will h.ear about me, write the story of my life without permission, call it POSSESSED, and See . Compliments I won't mak,e a penny out of it. : "No, Hank", I continued, "I just of can't write that column for you." Again I became aware of "bloop, bleep, bloop, bleep". I looked into the musette bag and saw that Hank had fallen asleep again! I carefully covered him with an old Llama skin, tenderly kissed 75 South Main Street him on the forehead, and quietly WILKES-BARRE tiptoed off to a far corner to blow plastic bubbles. oi Campus Record Shop RU CH'S Flower Shop Frank Parkhurst, Inc. * TURNER. VAN ·SCOY CO. USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS Yardstick BUCKNELL -*- · BERMAN'S * * * KNIFFEN * * * □ BISCUIT CO. * �Wednesday, September 24, 1947 WILKES BEACON 5 FIVE SENIORS WILL COMPRISE :~t:~:t::· ,. FIRST GRADUATING CLASS HERE : i:~tH~~:red I Reuben H. Levy, Wilkes College trustee, who has played an important part in the progress of Buck nell University Junior College to a four-year community educational institution, will be honored by residents of the West Side for his civic interest October 21 at cereconies throughout the day, climaxing with a testimonial dinner at Irem Temple in the evening. Sponsored by the Black Diamond Post, 395, of Kingston. the event will mark the first visit ' to Pennsylvania of the new national comED BURTSA VAGE mander of the American Legion, E'd, -'one , o•f 'Wi~kes' busiest ?,,nd James O'Neil, of Manchester, N. H. 'Mr. Levy, owner of the Blue Rib- most ani.ill;ble _stude!}ts1 is _married bon Cake Company in Kingston, and the ,rather _o f a ' ye?,,r old son. has been prominently identified At Wilkes Ed has been very acwith the industrial growth and civic tive. He is a member of the Stubetterment of the West Side, par- dent Council, is pre~ently a manticularly Kingston boro,u,g h. Mr. ager of the football . team, and is. Levy has demonstrated the same· president of the Pre-¥ed Club. generous spirit in his service to the , community and its residents as he ' has with his contributions to ] Wilkes Coll,ege. One of the leading American Legion members in this region, Mr. Levy is a former commander of the Black Diamond Post in Kingston. During his chairmanship of the district Americanism committee, Mr. Levy was responsible for the presentation of framed copies of the Bill of Rights to all public, private, and parochial schools in Luzerne County. Mr. Levy is a resident of Reynolds street, Kingston. John Riley To Join Wilkes Faculty., By RUSSELL WILLIAMS The first graduating class of Wilkes College is comprised of five men ·who will complete their four year course at the end of this sem ester. However, first graduation exercises of the college will not be held until J1ume 12, 1948 when a speaker of world-wide reputation will deliver the commencement speech. The five graduates will be issued certificates of graduation in lieu of diplomas which they will receive in June. The diplomas will be I"!l'Ceived from Bucknell University. John Riley, current president of the Student Council, will be a member of the faculty here at Wilkes College following his graduation. He will teach Economics 101 and 103 while doing graduate work. The degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Finance will be awarded him at the semester's end. "Tex" Evans intends to specialize in insurance after completing his fou:r-year course in Commerce and Finance. "Tex" is also a mem- , ber of our present Student Council. ! Wally Jones has secured a position with Dun and Bradstreet in Philadelphia and will begin his duties following his graduation. He will rec,eive the deg.r ee of Bachelor . of Science in Commerce and Finance. Joe Slamon will return to the employ of the General Electric Company. He is a Commerce and Finance student and will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in that course. Frank Kocher will enter the employ of Eastman-Kodak in Rochester, New York. Mr. Kocher is also a Commerce and Finance student and will receive a Bach.e!or of Science degree. · 1 Mr. Alfred Groh To Become Beacon, Yearhook Advisor In Fall Semester FRANK KOCHER • , Jt oUt •. • • ,field that Brockus pulled out of the HatchID sky like a left fielder. "Om· backs don't even know the 1 fundamentals of blocking " Out of By BRODY the corner of my eye I saw FlorAt the end of four weeks of in- kiewicz and Waters trying to see how high they could knock Josephs. ten•sive drill, Coach George Ralston They weren't doing so well, they furrowed -h is brow, glanced sadly couldn't knock him an i,nch over over the broad playing field where twenty seven feet! "Our line some forty stalwarts were busy blocking is even worse!" At that rr.oment Washko and Elias hit Jarrmg. each other s teeth, dipped Scalia. 1 swear Scalia flew in three deeply mto a barrel of gloom and d' t· quaffed his fill. "West Point is too irec ions. good. They'll beat us by at least When the Coach calle~ for anthree touchdowns", he grunted in other towel, I thought 1t best to ty;pical 'IGloomy Gil" Dobey fash- try another field, so I approached ion. Assistant Coach Tom Miller. Mill"WJ-iy", I prodded him, "are we er· chew.'.!d despairingly on a blade that bad?" of g_rass while he put the line "Bad! Look!" So I looked. It ,t hr,o ugh its paces. . "Keep thoSPlooked good to me. "We haven't a hands c'. ose to \.he chest", he belfast man on the team, he continu- lowed. · "Rend those knees! K~p ed No breakaway or climax runner low!'' who can , ·be a thre::1t on the fifty '" What do you think?" I asked. yard line'!" At that moment one of "Think! I know! West Point is the backs zipped by like a· jet-job. big time football. These fellows In fact, he went ·hy so fast I still haven't seen enough of the "T". don't know who he was. Ouir ends will be run dizzy!" Fee"~ur bigg;st job _is coordinatio~. ney must have thought otherwi~. We J'llSt don t have it, and we- ean t He faked his blocker out of posiwin ball .g am~s. without it!'' I look- tion, and with a bone jarring ed Ill~ to see Johns take a short tackle, laid the runner with the flip frQm center and hand it off to daisies. To this innocent ohserver, Gallita who bulleted a pass down- the team could do no wrong. Ln a gen.era! picture, the team will work f.rom a modified version of the Warner System-the single wingback behind an unbalanced line. The unbalanced line plays the two tackles together to give more strength and blocking to the side on which the play will oo run. De pending on the situation and opposition, Wilkes will also use the 20 North State St. dO':<blie wing-pa ;k 111d shor~ punt Phone 3-3151 .., formations. All these are designed to give the maximum in offensive . . , . I I CRAFTSMEN ENGRAVERS * TOM EVANS strength. It is a tribci,te to Mr. Ralston hat he is ab!.'.! to put his preaching into practice with gratifying results. By that, I am referring to his in:;,-s tance on conditiO!Il. There has br.'.m but one injury to date, and that a broken nose sustained by Nancarrow. You can't conddition a nose, so that still leaves the team with a pat on the back. If the good luck continues, the "Future Generals" will meet Wilkes at full strength. At present, the following men have 1:- ,~en standouts in practice, and from these will probably come the starting team. Ends: Brockus, Feeny, Hiller, Wi-ddal. · Tackles: Washko, Hendershot, Heinman, Olshefski. Guards : Gorgas, Knapich, ·L ewis, Nancarrow, Echert, Trumbower. Cent,e rs: Barry, Elias, Gill. Wing,backs, Waters, Thomas, Scalla, Mor.g an. Blocking Backs: Josephs, McDonough, Wolf. Tail Backs: Florkiewicz, Pinkowski, Davis. F ,nl Backs: Supi nski, Galleta, Johns. Mr. Alfred Groh, member of the Wilkes English department has been named the advisor to the Beacon and Yearbook publications. He will succeed the present advisor of the two publications, Mr. Joseph Donnelly, who will leave this college -to begin work on his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Groh is a graduate of Syracuse University. He directed the Wilkes College production of th-e "Barretts of Wimpole Street". Mr. Groh was currently . seen in the Little Theatre production of "Night Must Fall". REM.-OTE TREATMENT Stranger---Oood day doctor, I just dropped in to tell you how much I benefited from your treatment. Doc~But you're not on,e of my patients. Stranger-I know. Bu,t my uncle was and I'm- his heir. SOUNDS FAMILIAR ' ZIPPERS, supposedly an ultramodern invention ,w.ere used centuries ago by the Spokane Indians. They were made with a bead that slid down thongs used in women's blouses and skirts. A woman is judged by the company she keeps-just after she has Whv hasn't there b.'c!en any men- left it. tion of a Pep meeting? School spirit doesn't just grow, "A sharp nose indicates curioit has to be pushed. sity", says a critic. A flattened And speaking of a Pep Meeting, nose indicatea -t oo much curio.sity. why not an Assembly Program to introduce the Football Squad? Time tells on a man-especially Along with the chang-e in the school song there'll have to be a a good time. chang,e in the school cheers. Is anyone working at it? One test of leadership is knowWhy not a "Homecoming Day" ing when to pat the back and when for ~he first home game? to do the opposite. SIDELIGHTS: 1 . Guide: This castle has stood here for 300 years. Not a stone has been • moved, not a · stone has been altered, nothing touched, nothing repaired. • Tourist: They must have the same landlord as · we have back home. A young man, anxious to have his fortune told, visited a swami. As he sat at the table, he noticed that the crystal ball had two small holes in it. "What's the idea of the holes?" he inquired. ·· . "On Wednesday nights", explained the s.wami, "I go bowling;" . Blaming your faul~ on your na,ture will not change the nature of your fault. �WILKES BEACON 6 Wednesday, September 24, 18'4-Y Contest To Name Athletic Teams Opens Contest Opens Today, Closes Oct. 5; Winner To Be Announced Oct.10 known as Bucknell University Junior College. The contest opens today, and will close midnight, October 5. The event will be open to all students of Wilkes College. Ballots should be sent to Tom Moran, Public Relations Department, Wilkes College. Judges for the affair will be Henry Andel"S()n, editor of the Wilkes BEACON; John Riley, president of the Wilkes College Student Council; Nelson Nelson, editor of the Wilk.es College Annual ; Nan Richards, editor of the Wilkes College Literary Magazine; Jack Josephs, president of the Wilkes College Lettermen's Club; Tom Moran, director of sports publicity; andd George F. Ralston, dir~tor of athletics. The winner of the contest and Sept. 26-Army Junior Varsity the awarding of the twenty-five t West Point. dollar Victory Bond will take place n,.+n1,.,..,. "--l>ltt .. t,m V ""'1.tional on Friday night, October 10, at the school's first fall semester sport dance, which will be held in the pavillion at Sans Souci Pal'k. Orchestra for the dance will be Lee Vincent and men. Vincnet's band has played for several past Wilkes College dances and was so well received · that it was decided to ,engage the popular young musician and his group for the first dance of the fall semester. Committees, headed by Tom Evans and Charlie Templeton, started making plans for the dance las.t Tuesday. Plans call for a gigantic floor show which will feature the best in the college's stu®nt talent. The Wilkes College cheerleading squad will be present to lead the group in cheering during the pep rally which will be held in honor of the first Wilkes College home game scheduled the next afternoon against Keystone College at Kingston Stadium. A twenty-five dollar United States Victory Bond will be awaroed to the student who sends in the ballot bearing the best suggestion for ·a nickname for our Wilkes College athletic teams. It was decided at the last meeting of the Wilks Colleire Student Council that a new nickname should be chosen for this school's athLetic teams to .take the place of "Bisons", which was used when this college was Wilkes College 1947 Schedule BALL ROSTER Wt. Pos. Yr. -· Vil'-'" .................. ..... .. 20 Allyn, Mark Hendershot, W·a lt .... .. ...... 23 Heineman, Henry ····•·"··" 20 .. 22 Morrison, Sheldon Mun-zing, Jerry ... . ... . ..... 21 ...... 20 Olshefski, Norbert 23 Russ, George ..... 23 Was'hco, ·Gerraro ... Florkiewicz, John .. 23 20 Pinkowski Francis . 20 Horton, Murray .... 26 Josephs, Jack Morgan, Don 19 .. 23 Myer s, Bill Powell, Jack ...... ..... ..... •· 22 Rhiel, Ken .... .. ... ...... ......... 23 Skalla, Milt . .. ....... ......... ... 21 Thomas, Paul ................. 21 Waters, Bo·b .... .. ... ..... ... .. ... 26 Wolff, Russ ........ .......... 24 Galletta, Osea ....... ··· ····· 24 Johns, Bill ............. .. . ··· ·· 23 Supinski, Henry ..... ...... ... 23 ..&.~U A}'U.,u, 6:1 6:3 5 :11 6:4 5:10 5:10 5:11 6:0 5 :11 5:7 5:10 6:7 5:10 5 :7 5:8 5:9 6:0 5:10 5:6 5 :11 6:0 6:0 5:10 225 195 175 150 205 185 204 180 215 202 170 170 180 178 175 175 170 195 185 140 180 160 180 195 215 200 220 190 215180 185 185 165 160 196 170 155 180 170 190 170 190 180 210 196 195 Hometown So. .. ... Wyoming, Pa. Wilkes-Barre Fr. Wilkes-Barre Fr. .. Hanov,er, Pa. Jr. Fr. .. W . Pittston, Pa. Noxen, Pa. Fr. Nanticoke, Pa. Fr. Nanticoke, Pa. Fr. Kingston, Pa. So. Kingston, Pa. Fr. Nanticoke, Pa. Fr. .. .. ... D.ucyea, Pa. So. Avoca, Pa. So. .. . Kingston, Pa. Fr. ... . Wvoming, Pa. So. So . . .. Wilkes-Barre Hanover, Pa. So. Fr. .... Nanticoke, Pa. Jr. .. .. Forty Fort, Pa. So. .... Forty Fort, Pa. Fr. ... Plymouth, Pa. G Fr. .... Plymouth, Pa. G Jr. .... N anticok.e, Pa. T Fr. .. .. .. Wilkes-Barre .. King.s ton, Pa. T Jr. T Fr. .. W. Pittston, Pa. Philadelphia T Jr. T Jr. ...... Wilkes-Barre T iFr. .... Glen Lyon , Pa. Dallas, Pa. T Jr. Nanticoke, Pa. T So. Nanticoke, Pa. QB So. Nanticoke, Pa. QB So. Wilkes-Barre HB Fr. Wilkes-Barre HB So. Nanticoke, Pa. HB Fr. Wilkes-Barre HB Fr. HB Fr. .. Bear Creek, Pa. Wilkes-Barrp, HB Fr. .. Nanticoke, Pa. HB Fr. HB So. ...... Wilkes-Barre HB So. ... . Forty Fort, Pa. HB So. ... .. . Kingston, Pa. Philadelphia FB Fr. Wilkes-Barre FB Jr. Wilkes-Barre FB So. C C C C C E E E E E E E E G G G G G G G G Rules of the contest: 1. Only Wilkes College students are eligible. 2. Only one entry p,er student will be accepted. 3. Members of the committe,,i are not eligible. Sports Publicity, Wilk.es C614. All decisions by the judg,es lege. will be final. 7. In ease of a tie, ballot b~.:; 5. All ballots must be posting earli.est postmark will'bi marked not laiter than midjudged the winner. night, October 5. ( Contest ballot can be found:3>11' 6. All ballots must be MAILED to Tom Moran, Director of page 3). "Coming right at you CHESTERFIELD the best cigarette you ever got your hands on." ••• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 September 24th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 September 24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/630d4acfb38498bc32468c0887dda7dd.pdf 12111d88c02f1af339094718a8c1cecb PDF Text Text WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Vol. 1, No. 7. Wilkes Purchases Franklin St. Property Softball League Plans Outing Sept. 6-th Affair To Be Held At Sans Souci Park~ COLLEGE PROCURES FORMER STODDARD HOME; League Leaders Will Play All Stars.ALTERATIONS BEGIN FOR FALL OPENING; LARGE CROWD EX!PECTED CAFETERIA WILL BE GREATLY EXPANDED· As a part of its ambitious exsoda will be served. There will be free swimming and pansion program Wilkes College One of the biggest events on the rides and a band in the evening last Friday took possession of the Wilkes summer social calendar will for anyone who cares to dance. Franklin Street pro.p erty it recenttake place on Saturday, September Students may bring their· wives, 6, when the Wilkes Intramural husbands, families and friends. A ly purchased from the Stoddard .Softball League will hold its first good time is p.romised to everyone Estate with funds contributed dur.annual outing -at Sans Souci Park. who attends. The committees urge inng the recent endowment camEveryone is invited to attend this that everyone make his reservapaign. gala affair which will include as tions early. The following are the -part of its program a s-oftball game committees in charge of t'he outThe newly purehased residence between the league leaders, the ing: Chairman Marty Blake; Asswill provide greatly needed room Sad Sacks, managed by Bob An- istants, Bob Anthony and Dick for the 1700 students registered thony, and the League All Stars, Martin; µ>cation Committee: Bob for .t he fall semester. managed by Marty Blake. Before Anthony, Chairman; Bud Jonathan, The Sordoni Construction Comthe · game a large trophy will be Dick Martin, Jim Morse, Ed Burtpany immediately began making -presented to the Sad Sacks by John savage and Marty Blake; Transalterations this week to make the Riley, president of the Student po.rtation Committee: Ralph Carey, property suitable for classroom ·Council. Chairman; Russ Williams, Hank and campus needs in the fall. AlBuses will leave the campus at Anderson and George Brody; Reterations will include revising the 11 :30 a. m . Anyone wishing to go freshment Committee: Hal GlowaStoddard house .t o make it suitable should make arrangements with cki, Chairman; Bud Jonathan, Bob for classes and oqices. Miss Mildred Gittens at the book- Anthony and Hank Anderson; ProThe first floor of the hO'UISe will store, during next week. gram Committee: Bob Anthony, be completely remodeled. The partThe ,s oftball game will get under Chairman; Ralp Carey, Hal GlowaAbove is the double block, the left side of w;hich was recently J)lllr- tions now in the house will be way -p romptly at 2:15 and immedi- cki, Dick Martin, Marty Blake, chased by Wilk.es College. · knocked out to make room for a ately after the game, refreshments George Brody, Hank Anderson and secretarial department. · ·includin:g .s teaks, corn, clams, and Jim -Mors•e. The sceond floor of the building will be used as headquarters for t'he new Journalism Department. Files, typewriters, morgue, and other supplies p.ertinent to that department will be kept on the second boor. It is definite that faculty offices and one classroom will be housed on the third floor. By Robert Mikulewicz Mr. Olshefski did a song satire. CAFETERIA EXPANSION The Thespians, Campus Quart- He began with a few bars of "Sun,ers, held at the PCH Friday, Aug- day, Monday or Always", the he The garage purchased with the property will be remodeled and ust 23, was a tremendous success. went into a hilarious Gerry Moor.e built onto the cafeteria. This addiA capacity crowd was on hand to style monologue. Mr. Olshefski tion will increase the size of the take advantage of the superb pro- possesses an ideal singing voice for cafeteria by more than fifty per gram and the pl.entiful refreshments. A night club atmosphere such a numb.er it sounds like gravel cent. The lawn between the house was very prevalent in the dim , de- running down a tin chute. His timand the cafeteria will be landscaped. H.ere t:he college expects to corated, candle-lit auditorium. ing and delivery of the monologi:e bu~ld a terrace where students can There was a tremendous amount wer.e just abou,t perfect. eat. of activity crowded into one eveTh.e last part of the final floor ning of entertainment. M,u,s ic for show was a satirical skit of Wilkes <lancing was supplied by Lee Vin, cent and his orches-tra. The two College life written by Mr. Olshefhigh ·spots of this part of the pro- ski. Gags, some old, some new, were gram wer.e Lee Vincents' terrific so corney and ridiculous that t'hey ;Picture shows the house which wa,s boug:ht by the College from arrangement of Big Noise from proved to be extrem.ely funny and the Stoddard Estate. Wannetka, and the vocalizing qy brought loud, long laughs from the - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mic'key ·C arvel. audience. The students who took Spaced throughout the evening part in th.e skit were: Bob Nolan, C0n0fil}C · U }SJtS 0Ca . Jne were three floors,h ows composed of Ed Morgan, Clem Waclaws ki. outside and student talent ,emceed The wandering photographers The fift:h of the series of social by the popular WBRE announcer, with their flash bulbs popping, t'.1e By Norbert Olshefski machinery were explained by guides affairs sponsored by the Language Jim McCarthy. The outside enter- excellent dance and novelty num·furnished by the company. The Clubs will be held tonight, Augu15t tainment included a pleasing juve- hers, the diversified floor shows, On Wednesday, Augu,st 2 0, twen- e:·r•ides explained how the engineer 129 on the lawn betw,e en Chase ahd nile review by members of the and the -clever chatter of the M. C. ty three students of Wilkes Co, l.ege knows , by a system of bells,, just I Ki,r by Halls·. Three movies, "South Hilda Mann Hurtz School. Despite left nothing to be desired. Those visited the Dorrance Colliery of the when to stop and start the cage. of t:he Border With Disney", "The a sore throat Miss Eleanor Vessel, who attended the "Campus Quart- L~high Vall~y Coal Company on The guide stated that engineers, Count of Monte Cristo", and "Aqua professional vocali-st on radio sta- ( ers" will attest to the fact that a , River Stre~t Just above th e Luzerne as a rule, are highly experienced Frolics" will be shown. Refres'htion WHWL, refused to disappoint good time was had by all. ' County Pnson. men who must b.e continually on ments be served betwe.en the the large crowd. S-h e sang "Beware ------The trip was sponsored by the the alert. pictures. of My Heart"., but because of her Economics Clt,b was under the dir- From the .engine house, the group The Language Clubs hav,e enjoythroat was •Urnable to do an ,encore. ection of M-r. Julius Spiro, Faculty walked to the conveyor b.elt which ed great success in the four preA roller skating team of Danny Advisor, and Frank Wheeler, pre- takes the coal from the head of the vious affairs and plans have be.en Giafske and Phyllis Kranson was sid.ent of the club. shaft to the br,e aker where it is made to accommodate the largest pitifully limited by the waved When the group arrived at the cracked and . sor-t ed. The conveyor crowd of the season at this ev;ent. dance floor. The team was forced colliery, they were met by the sup- belt was about a quarter of a mile The club plans to conduct two to do a very slow uninspiring waltz. ---erintendent and taken to the office long. When on,e of the guides was more programs following the per·The rest of the entertainment Miss B!andina Foster, Theatre where they wer.e given coveralls asked how much coal went over the formance. .Similar events will be brought to light some exceptionally 'h ead, announces that first tryouts and helmets. After being issued the conveyor belt in one day, he said presented on Sept. · 4 and Sept. 13. good talent from our student body. clothing, the group was asked to that betwe.en 1800 and 2000 tons of "Pagliacci" and "Puss In Boots" When Mr. N. A. Perkowski sang for John B. Prie st ly's, "They Came -s ign the guest book. coal are dumped and sent up the will be shown at the former, and By Vincent Macri -CABARET PARTY HUGE SUCCESS; SPLENDID FLOORSHOW STAGED . Cl b v· E . L l M. Language Clubs Continue Series of Parties Tonight ;ill Play Tryouts Ofl Tuesday f:oQ"21'1'" 1?1"''!:ITilr'Q r.;a,,-1 ho nnuo;loA 11 To A Oitv" will he hP.l<i TnAArl1lv 'T'L- .. _____ -•--J..-.l -J. J.L- ---!-- 'L-1L �WILKES BEACON 2 EDITORIAL STAFF LETTERS TO THE EDITOR New Hours Set For Book Store Editor .......... ,•................................ Henry Anderson · t t Ed't R 0 be t -. 11-11 Dear Editor: The hours for the book store durA8818 I an or · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · r " er I May I offer some belated encoing the remainder of the summer Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Maylock miums on your recent editorial semester will be from 9 to 11 :45 Art Editor . . . . . • . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . George Bauer "expose" ~f t~e ·tsStudttP._nt Ctotunc~l's in the morning and from 1 to 3 in recent actions m I a emp o give . . . . . . . . . . Richard Gre-enfield good student government to the the afternoon. Miss Mildred Gitf student body it represents? Pane- tens has announced that there are . • • · · · · · · · · · · · · Charles Rei gyrics for the Beacon's brilliant surplus books for sale in the bookFaculty Advisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joseph Donnelly ,editorial work in bringing "things to light" seem to be in order and I store whieh veterans may buy. Typists-Joe Gudaitis, EIA!anor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. hasten to join a bandwagon; how- These include Accounting, Zoology, Cartoonist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Elvidge ever, it is hoped that the editor- Occupational Titles, and Economic or whoever does the accepting ·or Geography Books. Any student Reporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George Miller, Harold rejecting of material for the paper Rein, George Brody, Russell W1lliams, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Brands- -will allow this band to beat its who so desires may obtain extra dorf, -Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent Marci drums to the tune it desires and copies of the New York Tim.<:is not reject this piece because its which are sold from day to day. tone is not in sympathetic vibra·summer semester of the auditing tion with that of the Beacon. class under Mr. Manley be paid It is indeed gratifying to note voted eight to thr.ee to refuse to $25.00, for this audit only, to audit that the school paper's blast at the answer the "Iron Curtain" in a the Student Council bC'oks, se~ond- council has inspired some enthusi- separate letter, the sp.eech cannot ed by Mr. Carey and unanimously astic interest about the campus. A appear anywhere but in the mincarried. school paper's duty is to keep the utes. Had the minutes been submitted students posted on ev,erythirg and Mr. Evans made Social Report, The belated Yearbook ha-s fin.ally and told of the Cabaret Party to be to be a medium of expression of to the Beacon office at a reasonable been distributed to Wilkes students held August 22, 1947; outing by opinions whenever the occasion time they would have been printed who have eagerly awaited the Soft Ball Leag,u~ on Sept. 6; Semi- arises. The pupils of this school in the issue of the week of the Formal to be held Sept. 12, and are entitled to the use of that meeting. However, th.e council secbook's arrival. plans are ·b eing made to hold a channel of expression. The denial retary brought the minutes to the 'Now that the Yearbook has been Beacon office on Thursday noon, dinner dance on Octob,e r 3, upon of that right, especially when the distribiU<ted, Bud Nelson, Managing expressions submitted to the paper which, as the council knows, is far completion of examinations. Editor. of the publication, can walk are necessary to the wholesome un- past the paper's deadline. The Mr. Evans also said there would derstandings of a current contro- agreement made at the beginning about the campus once more withbe a varietv of entertainment on of the semester was that the minout hearing the disquieting ques- Friday nig-hts sponsored by the versy, is dereliction of duty on the utes were to be submitted for the part of the responsible parties. tion, "When is the Yearbook com- languag-e clubs. Mr. Farrel asked Schools and colleges are the fer- deadline. THE DEADLINE IS ing out?" the supoort of the Student Council tile fields wherein the seeds of de- STILL WEDNESDAY NOON. Only an understanding and plea- for the Intramural League and Mr. mocracy must be plant,ed, where The Beacon hastens to make sant disposition such as Mr. Nel- E'vans asked for a nestimate of they grow, where they are culti- clear that its purpose is not to son possesses could endure such their expenditur.es, and assured Mr. vated. The freedoms of democracy serve as an echo of the bull,e tin PA!rsistent interrogations. However, Farrel of able backing. must be p-r acticed in educational in- board. The Beacon informed the Mr. Nelson recalls, as the Beacon Mr. Riley requested recognition stitutions. Fair play must be an council at the outset of the semwill attest, frequent assurances of the Economics Club budget in outgrowth of ,education-j-us.t as ester of its intention of printing from the Yearbook's printer to the amount of $40.00, and the truth is. To get at th.e truth, both fresh news, not that which is made have the book ready at a certain Coulllcil passed it to Appropriations sides, every side, all concerned in publicly available before the coldate were empty promises. Committee for consideration. Mr. an issue must be heard and allowed lege paper is able to obtain it. In fact Mr. Nielson, if he were Farrell made the motion to have a to tell their side of the story. Only The Beacon is stretching a point so inclined, would be completely committee set up to investigate the then can good opinion be formed, THIS TIME by printing the enjustified to walk about the campus writing of alma mater before next and only then can people's actions tire minutes of oh,e council meeting with a great degree of satisfaction semester seconded by Mr. Davies be properly judged. under discussion to allow the stuwith the splendid job he and his and passed 10 to 1. Mr. Savitz made In the past few issues, editorial dents to j.udg,e for themselves staff have done with this year's the motion to have a Constitutional comment and letters to the editor whether the remarks made in the annual. Revisional Committee set up to re- have pl"8sented a one-sided view- speech delivered at the August 5 The Yearbook, which consi-sts of vise the present constitution, sec- point of the activities of the Stu- meeting are reflections of personal well written articles on .campus onded by Mr. Evans, and unanim- dent Council. The council has sub- opinion or actual business. life and a fine assortment of pho- ously carried. Mr. Riley appointed mitted a rebuttal contained in its tographs is indeed a credit to this all members of 'Student Council on minu.tes to the paper for publish- Dear Editor: college. this committee, and said other stu- ing. Naturally, the students are According to the last minutes Bud Nelson, his staff, and Mr. dents would be appointed later. awaiting an answer and are en- of the Student Council, there will Mr. Riley made the recommenda- titled to one. Isn't it fair play to be a revision of our Student ConJoseph Donnelly, the book's faculty advisor, expended an unprecedent- tion that a Steering Committee be print the article submitted? No ,ex- stitution. Now I would like to know ed amount of time and effort com- -s et up which would have all old cuse for not doing so can justify what is wrong with our present piling the materials for this Year- and new business pass through your actions. In a hot debate, minds constitution? I am positive that their hands, and they could outline can become prejudiced and Jean to- more than three-quarters of the book. The excellence of the Yearbook an agenda for each meeting and wards the side whose views are Council have no knowledge whatsoonly call a Council meeting when presented to them only. Is the ever of the provisions within the certainly speaks for itself. there was enough business on hand. council to be forced to print its present Constitution. In fact, there Discussion followd. Mr. Savitz own paper to give expression to its are approximately three members made a motion that a Steering argument? If that is the only of the present Council who now Commi-ttee of three men to comply means of reaching this college's possess a copy of the Constitution, with above be appointed, seconded scholars, then that action will cer- which was liberally passed to the by Mr. Farrel and carried. Mr. tainly be warranted. It's a down- entire Stud-ent Body last semester. Riley appointed -Messrs: Temple- right shame when one-sided propaWhat took place a,t the last meetton, Carey and Riley to serve on ganda is continually offered to an ing? Well, there was a unanimous August 19, 1947 ,this committee. Mr. Riley then read intelligent group. Mistakes are ex- vote to revise the Constitution. I The meeting was opened by the the resignation of Miss Roth. Mo- cusable-BUT dereliction of duty, believe it is time for the Student president, Mr. Riley. All members tion made to accept resignation by never. Council to make decision wisely. At present with the exception of Mr. Mr. Evans, seconded by Mr. TemIt is my opinion that the Beacon the past few meetings, the Council Davis nd- Miss Roth. Mr. Riley told pleton, and carried. Mr. Riley then should grow -up and be man enough voted favorably for measur,es which of a discussion with Mr. Donnelly read the letter of resignation of to print the "other side of the they did not even understand. "lgabout not printing the minutes in Mr. Pringle. Motion made by Mr. story"--even if it hurts. Everyone norance is bliss." Perhaps, that is the last Beacon. According to par- T,empleton to accept resignation, makes mistakes; no one (not even the reason for our Happy Student liamentary prpoced-ure if the min- seconded by Mr. Evans and carried. the council) is infallible. Swallow Council. utes have been printed and accept- Mr. Riley appointed Messrs. Burt- your pride and show the students At the moment, Student Council ed, at the next meeting, anything savage, Evans, Kosek and Maylock that the Beacon is a FAIR paper members do not consider nor ask containA!d in the minutes is made a as a nominating committee for th,e -one that prints both sides to a for suggestions from their constimatter of record. Mr. Templeton two Junior vacancies. Mr. Riley story. tuients. Has the Almighty Group made a motion to accept the min- then appointed Mr. Maylock acting Let the Beacon be a real search- forgotten the purposes of the Stusecretary. Motion made for adutes of August 5, 1947, seconded by light for truth-and one command- dent Constitution? The present Mr. Farrell and unanimously car- journment by Mr. Evans, s.econded ing the respect of all. Constitution has merely been prosby Mr. Templeton, and carried. ried. Sincerely, tituted by members of the Council Respectfully submitted The financial report was read by Joe Savitz who have not properly learned to Jos. V. Pringle, Secretary Mr. Savitz. Mr. Savitz told of the follow written directions. Athletic F'und being overdrawn in Wm. Robert Tomusko EDITOR'S NOTE In the future Student Council the amount of $2,13.82. Motion made Mr. ,Savitz can beat his drum all by ·Mr. Farrell to pay the above minutes will not be printed in the amount back to Athletic Fund, sec- Beacon if the Council posts them he likes. The Beacon has no objecon the Bulletin Board first. tion. However, the Beacon has not onded by Mr. Davies and carried. been discriminating in printing Mr. Riley then made the suggestion that Mr. Manley and his seven ACCOUNTING FORUM le:tters to the editor. In fact, it has printed every letter submitted to auditing .students be allowed to it. To date, no unfavorable comaudit the Student Council books for ELECTS OFFICERS ment ( with the exception of the the sum of $25.00, as this was General Insurance cheaper than the public auditors, At a meeting held by the Ac- above letter) has been received. Mr. Savitz is quite concerned and: it would serve as a valuable counting Forum on August 21, the experience to the audi-ting class. following student officers were with the Beacon's failure to print DisC'llssion followed on this point. elected: president, Glen Gooch; the minutes of the Student Council Mr. Ralston sat in at the meeting vice president, Wesley E. Lane; meeting of August 5. What Mr Miners Nat') Bank Bldg. and suggested the students from secretary, Frank Wheeler; treasur- Savitz is chiefly concerned with, Wilke8-Barre, Pa. school do the work gratis, because er, Raymond Smith. The faculty however, is the fact that Mr of the exPA!rience gained. Mr. Far- adviser,s for the fol'um are Mr. Riley's speech did not appear. HPis aware that since the council rell then made the motion that the Manley and Mr. Laggan. An Excellent Yearbook Student Council Minutes of Meeting Frank Parkhurst, Inc. * * - I H.A.WHITEMAN· & CO. INC. Wholesale Paper and Stationery Wilkes-Barre, Pa. BETSY ROSS CHOCOLATE SHOP - and- BOSTON CANDY SHOP WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS for BUCKNELL JEWELRY Easy Payments -*BERMAN'S HARTER'S Trucksville Dairy Pasieurized Dairy Products * Trucksville, Pa. Phone Dallas 35 DEEMER & CO. School and Office Supplies GIFTS AND STATIONERY WilkeswBarre, Pa. There is No Substitute . For QUALITY FRANK CLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street * * * Compliments of KNIFFEN * * * �WILKES BEACON 3 Or.g oi the greul~st dif~1culties elect another Council. which confronted this Council in A most difficult situation hai its earliest period was that of de- confronted this Council from iti termining its financial polie;y. In very beginning. Many of the misorder to ascertain which of the informed are obviously not awar« many hundreds of requests fo_r fin- of the fact that most of the Stu ancial aid should be satisfied this dent Activities Fund is actuall: The Stratton Bill, which provides The meeting was opened by the Student Council was compelled to borrowed money from the Genera for the admittance of 400;000 dispresident, Mr. Riley. Roll was adopt a rigid policy. A line of Je- School Fund. The Veteran's Ad phv!ed persons from Europe into taken. All members were present marcation had to be drawn between ministration from whom the large th!.! United States over a period of with the exc.eption of Mr. Burt- those ,expenditures which were gen- portion of th,e fund is derived, doe 1 four years, was the topic for tqe savage. erally recognized as academic and not remit the amount due uintil th, forum of the International Rela·R ecognition of Beta Gamma Chi those which were recognfzed as near end of the semester. In othe tions Club on Friday evening, was brought up for discussion. Mr. social. In a meeting held by this words we borrow the money fron August 23. Savitz made the motion for ap- Council on March 7, 1947, this the school and pay it back when w, Under the bill the mixed nat- · proval of the Beta Gamma Chi Council voted .to approve the fol- receive it from the Veteran's Ad tionals, of various religious denombudget in the amount of $25.00, lowing committee renort: ministration. The bookkeeping ii inations, would enter the country seconded by Miss Roth. Open vote "Whereas, it being th,e Adminis- this system is most involved an< under a retroactive quota (100,000 was taken with result 9 to 1 for tration's duty to supply necessary Dr. Farley along with Mr. Kerp,er year) since the allotment was ap.proval. and adequate educational facilities, steen are cooperating with th1 unused during the war years. AcMotion made for approval of the Appropriation Committee feels Council to the best of their abiJ, cording to the bill, the regulatory Language Club budget by Mr. it unwise to assume those obliga- ities. I quote from a recent memo immigration Jaws would continru,e Carey in amount of $354.00, sec- tions· inherently the function and which Dr. Farley sent to Mr. Ker• to be stringently observed. onded by Mr. Farrel, and unan- job of the institution. With this steen: The proponents of the bill felt imously carried. policy in mind, this committee sug"It is imperative that the Stuthat the influx would be actually 'Mr. Riley then read the follow- gests that those clubs that submit- dent Council be given at the beginJess than the amount that would ing remarks to the members of the ted budgets for expenditures of ning of each term a statement ol have entered from the period 1941Council in answer to the recent ed- equipments and various typ,es of the funds that are available fo1 1945. One member, James Mayock, itorial in the Beacon publication of literature of an academic nature be use I believe that up to the present felt that the D.P's were more or August 1, 1947. The remarks are advised that it is school policy to time w,e have been waiting for the less "Delayed .Pilgrims"! as• follows: su,pply those necessities relative to Veteran's AdminiE.tration to make On the other hand, the opponents "Ladies and gentlemen of the education and instruction. Another payment before giving this r.ep nt of the bill felt that the· present Student •Council. My remarks this item ear-marked for "cutting" is to the Council. Hereafter, I think employment conditions and the morning are not primarily directed the request of th.e many clubs for w.e should report the amount paid housing situation warranted our to you. That which I have to say a _large social function. This idea, into the Student Activity Fund and taking care of Americans first. The· is meant to inform the misinform- while a good one, should be .elimin- the amount that is still outstanding. question also arose as to whethered, to demonstrate that the adage ated from the budgets for the fol- The Student Council will then be or not these immigrants are leav-- . "A Little Learning is a Danger- lowing reasons : Eoch club through in a position to organize its budget ing Europe to shirk responsibility. ous Thing." is applicable to cer- a program date arranged by the more carefully .. ... With a complete I Opponents of the bill pointed out tain .,elements of the student popu- social committee will be given an and satisfactory financial report · that the fact remains that Europe lation within the confines of Wilkes opporitunity to run and sponsor a submitted monthly, there can be no must be rebuilt, and that there College. social apair or its own taste that questions which are not possible of mrust be someone there to do the This Student Council has been a will be open to the entire general solution immediately. If you have reconstructing. The theory that the· Council of action. We do not :par- student .body. In thes.e affairs the any trouble in straightening this government would control the job• ticularly pride ourselves in this re- cost should be borM by the Stu- matter with John Riley, will you placement of these people was also spect-it is simply the d•u ty of ,our dent Activitise Fund." please see me." attacked on the grounds that the office. We do, however, take exThe rec,e nt Cabaret Party sponThis concludes Dr. Farly's memo. Constitutional rights would be vioceptional pride in the fact that we sored by the Freshman Class and This council is certainly not in the lated. The group decided that there are an integral part of a student the Weiner Roast sponsored by I throes of any matter relative to its remain two alternatives to this government, which is as democra- Beta-Gamma-Chi are typical sue- financial status. A complete treasmigration (to other countries as tic, if not -mor,e democratic than cessful social enterpriz,es organized urer's report is read no less than well as the United States): Forced any other student government on and operated by club action and a once each month at a regular meet• repatriation or continued maintenany American campus. "Hands Off Policy" on the part of ing. This information is available ance of the foreign camps. The Many, many times we have de- the Student Council. This Council to each and every student at Wilkes Reverend Mr. Schindler, member liberately violated Section V of our has urged in the past and will con- College. Th.e misinformed need of the faculty who attended the Student ·Constitution By - Laws tinue to urge each and every club only attend an occasional meeting forum, observed that if admitted, which reads: "Members of the stuto sponsor at least one social ewmt or glance at the posted minutes on these immi,grants would be . con- --1 dent body may be admitted to Studuring the course of the semester. one of the three bulletin board.s sumers and thus " .. keep the whe,el$.i dent Council meetings. Howevp,r, The only requfrem,e nt is that the scatt,ered about the campus. of the economic system rolling." they shall be without voice unless This Council has been accused of He stated, "A family of nations they are delegates of an organiza- affair be open to a]] members of and brotherhood of man is nece, tion within the school or members the student body. The cost will be false economy. Allow me to remind 1 of ~-- com-m ittee, that has been ap- borne by the Student Activities you that th.e recent purchase of a genl)inely appeals to the Student sary . for ·tlie ·-advancement of ou'i( civilization." · Fend. Public Address System from the Body to make known its desires pointed by the President of the This Council has not discrimin- Charles and Mary Music Store was through personal attendance, or r ·3Student Council. This Student Council has never ated toward any club or activity based on sound financfal policy. presentative attendance at Council each Friday evening, and a Cabar.~t dance held on August 22, 1947. refused to hear any member of the at Wilkes College with purposeful· The recent Cinderella Ball is a meetings. student body at any time. The intent. The dis,tributior. o.f monies typical illustration. The rental for Thus concludes the remarks made Mr. Evans made motion to add same atmosphere of free expres- and the adjustment of budgets has a PA system for that single dance by Mr. Riley to the Coundl. Mr. Ne'son Nelson, Rhuea Williams, sion prevails at a11 committee meet- been negotiated with the financial was considerable. Let me remind Carey macje a motion that a trophy Wesley Lane, and Edie Rudolph to ings. This Student Council has b.een negotiated with the funda- you that each Friday night's dance for intramural sports be purchased. : Social Committe,'l, seconded by Mr. never had any secret meeting of mental purpose of serving the stu- requires an ad<lress system. Multi- seconded by Mr. Templeton, and ' Farrel] and carried. Mr. Templeton read Article VIII · any kind. All meetings ar publiciz- dent interests as a whole and not ply each social function held unanimously carried. Mr. FarreL throughout the past by the rental made motion that the trophy be of the Amendments to be added to ed in advance. Section III of the individual interests. By-Laws makes such provisions. If the Student Couincil has failp,d fee of a PA system and if the kept by the Council, and awarded the Constitution to change the colNo student desiring actual mem- in its attempt to be just in its fin- answer is sound financial policy, I each year, seconded by Mr. Davis, Jege name from Bucknell Univ,er·b ership on any committee has ever ancial policy; we stand accused and o~e~ my humble a~ologies to he and unanimously carried. M_r. Carey sity Junior CQllege to Wilkes Colbeen denied such participation. I are willing to accept studen,t de- m1smformed. The discount offered 1 and Mr. Farrell were appomted by , lege for the first time. ask you. "Where is the IRON OUR- mands for policy revision. The Stu- by !he seller of this syst_em result- the president as a committee to j Motion made for adjournment oy dent Constitution gives the stu- ed m a tremendous savmg to the purchase the trophy. Mr. Farrell, seconded by Mr. Davis, T:Al!N?" i])r. Farley, Mr. Morris, and Mr. and unanibously carried. The Student Constitution ably dents that opportunity. How.ever, student body. The committee offerprovides for constituitional changes. let it be known that we care not ed its report and the Council voted Ralston were called into the meetRespectfolly submitted, Article VII reads: "Amendments for vicious non-constructive criti- 9 to 3 to purchase the set. Does ing and discussion followed on the J. v. Pringle, Secretary. may be proposed by any member of cism either in the form of retal- the misinformed imply that there matte'r of ordering food for the the student body upon petition to iatory editorials or campus gossip. must be a unanimous vote of the various events through the cafethe Council, such petition to be Both these elements reflect nothing Council before a motion becomes teria, and also to have a central When You Think of -s igned by at least twenty stu- but individual frustration. "DAM- law? point for order.ing so records could NANT QUOD NON INTELLIAllow m.e to quote briefly from be kept straight. Dr. Farley sugdents .. .. .. " FLOWERS the Beacon issue dated April 18, gested the above, and Mr. Evans "Any petition vetoed by th,e GUNT.") THINK OF Last semester each clu,b was al- 1947 : "iP lans for bringing a name made a motion to adhere to this .Student Council may be overruled lotted the sum of $20.00 which was band to this institution were startsuggestion, seconded by ,Miss Roth, by a petition of one hundred names of members of the student to be used as incidental expense ed sever'.11 weeks ago, and for and carried. Mr. Riley read a petition for rebody. This petition of one hundred towards meetings. This policy has a while it looked as though the names shall be presented to the not specifically changed. Many of dreams of the Student _Council cognition of the Aecounting ForDean of Men. Th,e Dean of Men the clubs never withdrew this mo- members, who were plannmg the um headed by Mr. Manley and shall then call a special assembly ney and it reverted to the con.tin- arrangements were going to fa~! si~ed by twenty-one names, 'with 112 EAST MAIN STREET, to vote upon the propos.ed amend- gent fund at the ,end of the semes- through. One by one the obstacles their object to acquaint the acPLYMOUTH, PA. ter. The Pre-Med Club saw fit to were passed over and the entire counting student with the practical ment.'' Member Florist Telegraph Never has a single amendm,e nt ask for only $10.00 for expenses plan was realized :with the signin_g ,end of accounting rather than just Delivery Association been proposed to th.e Council by incidental to meetings for the cur- of a contract with the Charlie the theoretieal. MT. Templeton any member of the student body. rent sec.ester. This sum was readi- Spivak band. From all indications made motion to recognize this This Council, nevertheless, will ly granted. The remainder of the li1e dance will be th,e biggest thlng club, seconded by Mr. Carey, and shortly vote upon the instituting of budget was unanimously found to th~t ev~r happened at ~his college. carried. Mr. Farrel made a motion a "Fact-Finding Committee" whose be contrary to the prevailing poli- This will be the first ti_me the col- that the Administration hire audtask it wi11 be to study the Consti- cy. Section IV of Article III of the lege has run a dance with so many itors to check our books, seconded by Davies. Mr . .Savitz made a motution and make -s ubsequent re- Constitutional By-Laws states : outstanding features .. .. .. " VICTOR commendations to the Council for "Requests for additional funds by This ends the Beacon article of tion to table this. motion until insuch revisions as it deems feasible. recognized activities may be su1b- that date. The Cinderella Ball was vestigation can be made on the DECCA This committee will be composed mitted to the Student Council for the biggest thing that ever hap- auditors, seconded by Templeton COLUMBIA of both Council and non-Council approval at any time." Whenever pened at the college. It was a tre- and carried 9 to 1. members. Any student demonstrat- additional budgets were submitted mendous success. Th.ere was no inand Accessories Motion made by Mr. Farrel to ing interest in this committee may and found to l .e justified - the tent on the part of this Council submit Mr. Riley's remarks on the -THEreadily participate. This committee Council has voted to grant these to make money on the affair. The editorial as a separate article for will be required to canvass the stu- requests. If protecting the stud,ent money was already available. publication in the Beacon, seconded dents and student organizations for fund, discouraging unjustified ex- -Money contributed to the student by Mr. Davis. Open vote was taken suggestions pertinent to constitu- penditures, and serving the best activities fund by each and every with result of 8 to 3 for disapprov14 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. tional changes. They will report interests of the majority is ju:stifi- regular student in the school. The al. Mr. Evans read a report of the Phone 2-07 40 their finding to this Council and able criticism - then the stu- Council in order to complete the social calendar, and said there the proper action will be taken. dents should deem it necessary to contract with the Spivak Band had would be recording dances held ffiC Discusses Stratton Bill Student Council Minutes of Aug. 5 I I RU CH'S Flower Shop RECORDS CampUS Record Shop �\ WILKES BEACON 4 World Government Advocate Offers Sound Argument Battin' The Breeze JOHN RILEY NELSON NELSON By BRODY On the first day of football practice, fifty stalwart warriors reported to coach Ralston, and Coach Ralston smiled a smile of pleasiure. By Robert Mikulewicz If he were selling beef on the hoof, This week the Beacon prints a he would have become wealthy that review published in the magazine day, but right now the Coach is Freedom and Liberty of "National more interested in molding that Sovereignty Must Go" written by 1 raw beef into well seasoned footDr. Harold W. Thatcher who will · ball material. That shouldn't be too become head of the Wilkes College difficult a job. 'history department in the fall semThe material this season offers ester. an interesting and odd contrast. Since the beginning of the recent Back from last year are many of war, Dr. Thatcher has been chi.ef of the undefeated stars-veterans of the Historical Section in the office battlefields and football fieldsof the Quartermas~r General. well beyond the age of the average Prior to holding that position Dr. college player, but wis.e in experiThatcher was a professor of hisence, and smart under fire. With tory at the · University of Mar.1this is the encouraging thought land. He has also taught at the Hill that there will be many young, and Ashland Schools. strong m.en to call on in reserve. Dr. Thatcher received his BachThere can be no better combination. elor's degree at Columbia UniverNelson Nelson boasts that he, is Among las.t years standouts, one Smiling above is the eminent sity and his Ph.D. at the Univercan readily pick out Chip Jos.ephs, man about the campus who created the only man on the campus who sity of Chicago. Bob Waters, Johnny Florkiewicz, t'hat ponderous question: "When can claim that everyone in school 111.e problem of W odd l,overnTom Swartwood, and many others. does he get time to study?" As ment is one that has been ' a vital Generously sprinkled through the pr,esident of the Wilkes Student calls him by his first name. He disissue for quite a number of years. returning men are many capable Council Mr. Riley answers, "The regards the fact that they have no Countless •p ro and con articles connewcomers s,u,ch as Sammy Elias secret of getting the big jobs done choice. cerning the subject have been of Meyers High '42 and 43 champs, is to place the responsibility upon Nelson's claim to fame on the written. One of the more recent Jack Jones of the Nanticoke '41 the people who are willing to accampus is based on his being head articles favoring World Governchamps, Joe Brennan of GAR's cept it." ment was written by Dr. Harold W. · sensational '44 team. These aren't 1 After serving two years with the of the entire staff of the Wilkes Thatcher and appeared in the J,u,n e, all, but ,t hey're enough to show infantry, Mr. Riley entered Wilkes Yearbook, the production of whith 1947, issue of Fr.eedom and Union. why the coach is smiling; why no to pursue a Bac,helor of Sci.ence de- is the certification of .Nelson's abil . The article was entitled "National position is safely in the hands of g.r ee in Commerce and Finance. He ity. _Sovereignty Must Go". Dallas Borough High School listany one man, and why Wilkes stu- spent on.e sum~er in th~ Univer,Dr. Thatcher's study of the Amdents are going to see -s ome high sity of Iowa takmg a special course ed him as one of its top students, --erlcan Constitution and our counclass footbaH this season. in labor. Labor and its problems is and then the Infantry took over try is quite evident in his article. At prese-nt the squad is under- Mr. Riley's special interest, and and occupied much of his time dur. He uses our country as an example, going light workouts with empha- upon his graduation in the n,e ar ing his two years of service. Aside from being a band enthu·and our constitution as a pattern sis on fundamentals. Next week future he hopes to gain employ·. for a World Government Organizathe squad wi-11 wear pads and go ment with the federal government siast and a lover of dancing, Nelson claims he has led a comparainto heavy drill. Until that time, in that department. tion. The following is a condensation Mr. -Ralston will not commit himIn addition to schoolwork and tively dull and ordinary life. To of t'he article by Dr. Thatcher. self, but before two weeks have dutis on the Council, Mr. Riley remedy this malady he has been Prior to, and immediately after, passed, he will know just about spends a g~od portion of ~is time following a liberal arts course with what his team has and what it as a clerk m the Post Office. He his major in political science. He the war for independence, our country was I).othing more than a group lacks. From th.e position of inno- attribUites th e smiling countenance hopes that being a lawyer will alecent observor I don't think it lacks above to the -fact that ·h e is happi- viate the dullness in his future of independent states. The peoples years. of the states expressed a stronger anything. It is big; it is powerful; ly married. it is fast. Can you ask for more? -----------------------------loyalty to their respective stat~s than to the new nation-the United level of the colliery, the men saw ful. States. The problem that faced the ALL STAR TEAM CHOSEN The men who guided the group the coal being cracked and cleaned . original states, according to Dr. _ Many of th.em marveled at the were: John Watkins, who has been 1 In preparation for the coming ,nassiv,' uach inery an<l ho ,, iL -.,:as a boss since 1902, Walter Bonk, 'Thatcher, is the same problem that' 'wVJOR{' u'l!"Jua·t:'"W'"d,V,e'i' W~{¥Jeli\1 faces the nation states to-day, that where suspected p.ersons are operat- Intramural League picnic to be all kept in excellent running con- who has thirty years in the mines, is, to &u11Tender a portion of their ing, investigate those persons and, held at Sans Souci Park on Sept. dition. The nickname that the col- and John Fahlinger. These men, national sovereignty or else be sub- if evidence warrants, bring them 6, a meeting was held by the team li.e rys have given the second floor who answ.ered prac,tically every jected to destruction or absortion. to trial in World Government managers to vote on the All-Star is the "laundry". Here, the coal is question fired at them, explained The world knows whic"h course the Courts of Justice. Such an arrange- team which will play the Sad put through a sol,ution which the way the coal is mined. They states followed. ment would not call for a huge Sacks, undefeated league leaders. showed the groups all of the variJust exactly how much national World Police Force but rather a Balloting was heavy, and much causes the coal to float and the rock ous headings, slopes, planes, and sovereignty must be surrendered force eomparable to the FBI in the consideration was given those play- and bone to sink to the bottom. pitches, and explained the purpose Dr. Thatcher does not say, but he United States, on a world-wide bas- ers who were outstanding in tlwir Men are continuously watching of each. Among the sights was an does state that ". .... the control of is-a force large enough to oper- positions. It is a tribwte to the All- these chutes to see that they don't old mule barn, cut out in the wall, atomic energy is one field in which ate effectively against individuals Stars that those who played against become clogged. These men are the where mules lived all of their lives, nations must sacrifice their sov- or small grou-p s of individuals. It them, those who actually faced best paid workers in the colliery; and never saw the light of day. ereignty." In addition to the atomic would not be the World Govern- them on the field, chose them above some of them earn as high as two Finally, the trip was over and phase there is the problem of tar- ment operating against any parti- all others to oppose the Sad Sacks. dollars an hour. The water used in the men were outside. The entir.e It was decided that two men processing the coal is obtained group agreed that it was one of iffs. Our original states had to part I cular nation -b ecause a nation as with their exclusive right to levy I su:ch cannot be coerced. It would should be chosen for each position from the river and th.en pumped to the finest experiences in their lives. tariffs, and the nation states must : be the World Government exerting to insure a full line up in case of a reservoir up in the mountains. The students who went on the trip do likewise.. its influence upon its citizens or unforseen events that may prevent The last sight observed in the were: Raymond Williams, Charles any of the stars from participating breaker by the group was the man- Templeton, John Jones, George -Such problems as these it is felt citizen. are incidental. The important probThe core of Dr. Thatcher's article on that day. All-Star manager will ner in which the huge gondolas Brodbeck, Joseph Chupka, Joseph be Marty Blake. Litchman, Lester Jones, John lem is the willingness of nation is contained in this paragraph: were loaded. The All-Star Team: After the tour through the br.e ak- Hudzik, Eugene R.<.!potski, Joseph ,states to cooperate, and to give up "The road to salvation, I submit, Catcher--Gallitta, Clowns _p art of their soverignty to the is clear but hard . We cannot expect er, everybody went outside to the Pringle, George Fry, John Bellas, First base-Glowacki, Pre-Med -W orld Government Organization. to attain salvation without sacrilamp shanty wher.e each student William Kelly, Robert Sloan, ArnSecond base- Greco, Clowns Once this is accomplished, once the i flee. We make great sacrifices to was given a lamp. While the group old Nuchlis, Frank Wheeler, RichThird base-Davis, Faculty pattern is laid and a solid founda- attain victory in war; we must be was waiting to go into the mine, ard Conklin, Thomas Teresinski, Shortstop-'Partridge, Faculty tion is established, then the other Prepared to make even greater o.nes Mr. Michael Moss, assistant mine Paul Callahan, Thomas Evans, Shortfield-Carey, I.R.C. parts will be made to fit and com- to attain victory over war. Peace foreman, gave a lecture on the Howard Marvelle, and the Beacon Outfield-Anderson, Beacon Colar Safety Lamp. He explained reporter, Norb,e rt S. Olshefski. plete the pictma-e. can only be bought at a price. That Weis, Dorm Dr. Thatcher presents a very price is the sacrifice of national to the group the system used in Pelish, I.R.C. t.esting for gas. clear view of just how the police sover.eignty. To what degree naPitch.ers-Sodt, I.R.C. power of the World Government tional sovereignty must be sacriFinally, the big moment had Morse, Engineers would operate. If the nations give ficed only experience will tell. The come, the students were to go down Alternates: up th.eir absolute sovereignty then important thing is the willingness into the mine itself. They were led Jonathon, I.R.C., catcher; May- to the top of a landing where they there will be in existence a dual to make this sacrifice, for without citizenship much the same as exists this willingn.ess there can be no ock, first base; Gill, Beacon, second would get on the cage that would bas.e; Morse, Beacon, shortstop; tak.e them into the bowels of the in th.e United S-t ates to-day. A per- peace." son will be a citizen of the World !Dr. Thatcher in this article has Kelly. I.R.C., third base; Laggin, earth, and a new and exciting adGovernment and a citizen of his presented quite a convincing argu- Faculty, shortfield; .Savitz, I.R.C.; venture. There were really two nation state and responsible to each ment for the .establishment of a McDougal, Clowns; Kovalchik, Pre shafts which were very close to each other, one was called the Red in its sphere of influence. With such World Government. No doubt the Med, Outfielders. Ash and the other Hillman. The an arrangement, the World Govern- article should be warmly received ment Police Organization would not by World Government advocates. ECONOMIC CLUB VISITS MINE Red Ash shaft is 11'50 feet deep and operate against nations, but rather This article is worthy of the attenthe Hillman is 585 feet. The head ( continued from page 1) tender, as he is called, would allow against citizens of the World Gov- tion of those -who ae indifferent to, It was a long haul up to the top only ten men to enter each cage. ernment, as our Federal Govern- those who favor, and those who are ment works against criminals in the not in favor of a World Gov,ern- of the br,eaker and by the time the When they got to the bottom, they men got there, most of them were discovered that it looked very much United States today. That is, if a ment Organization. c itizen in the United Stat.es comFrom time to time the BEACON tired. Once inside the breaker, the like the London tubes, without the mits a Federal offense the Federal will endeavor to run articles pre- men began to observe very closely advertising. The roof was made of Government has, the authority, re- senting various views on the prac- everything that went on. The first concrete and there was an abungardless of state boundaries or ticability of world government. thing the group noticed was the dance of air. Two smaller groups laws, to enter that state and bring Throu•gh a presentation of the dif- manner in which the coal was first were formed and each was taken Wilkes-Barre, Pa. to trial such criminals in Federal . ferent aspects of the problem the separated into valious sizes with into the mine ·f oreman's room. In Couirts of Justice. student body can arrive at a better the large pieces of slate and rock the room, the group met Mr. Theo being removed. Down on the second Davies who told them to be careThe World Government, then, understanding of the issue. i I I i I U~E GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS BISCUIT CO. * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 August 29th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 August 29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/b1a225b0dc447acd4f8d0631b826d5bd.pdf 2dacdbb27714596c08e8ee9d38f33410 PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 6. WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Friday, Au.g,u.st 22, 1947 Thespians Stage Cabaret Party To-Night Semi-Formal Dance Will Be Held Co1nmittee Makes POPULAR RADIO ANNOUNCER, September 12 At Country Club Tentative Plans JIM McCARTHY, WILL EMCEE For Honor System EXCELLENT FLOOR SHOW RUSS ANDALORA ENGAGED FOR AFFAIR By Mut'iel Brandsdorf Wilkes College has completed plans for its first semi-formal. This dance, called the Indian Summer Serenade, which promises to be one of the most colorful · affairs ever given by the college, will be held on September 12, 1947 at the Irem Temple Country Club. An unusual and attractive fe a tur.e of the dance will be the decoration~ employing an India n theme. R uss Andalora and his popular orchestra will furnish the music for dancing from 9 to 1. The dance is being co-sponsored by the International Relations Club and Beta Gamma Chi, the girls' sorority. Every student will receive one free ticket for himself and one free guest ticket on his studt.1t activity pass. Each ticket will entitle one couple to attend the dance. In this way each Wilkes College student will be able to invite one outside couple as his guests. As this is ihe first semi-formal to be given since the transition from Bucknell University Junior College to Wilkes College it is expected tha t the entire student body will attend the Indian Summer Sernade. The honorary chairman of the dance is John Riley. The tri-chairmen are Ralph Carey, llhuea Williams, and Tex Evans. Edie Rudolph is in charge of arrangements. Oher committees are: Hall: Nelson Nelson and George Maisel; Decoration s and program: Joe Berger and Martha Hoyle, chairmen; assisted by Howa rd Trammel Harry Davis, and Michalene Kowicz ; Invita tions: Joe Pringle, chairman; and Carolyn Jones; Refreshments: William Davies, Gene Maylock, and Al Stratton; Publicity: Wesley Lane, Miriam Golightly, and Paul Elvidge; Tickets: Harry Davis, Charles Templeton and Mildred Gittens, honorary. Language Clubs IManuscript Staff ·Continue Series of Makes ·roticy-----Parties -Tonight By VINCENT MACRI The fifth of the series of social affairs sponsored by the Language Clubs will be held Friday evening, August 29, on the lawn between Chase and Kirby Halls. Thr,ee movies, "South of the Border With Disney", "The Count of Monte Cristo", and "Aqua Frolics", will be shown. Refreshments will be served between the pictures. The Language Clubs have enjoyed great success in the four previous affairs and plans have been made to accommodate the largest crowd of the season at this next event. 'T he club plans to conduct two more programs ·following the perfol'Inance on August 29. Similar events will be presented on September 4 and Sept.ember 13. "Pagliacci" and "Puss In Boots" will be shown at the former, and "Courageous Mr. Penn" and "Minstrel Man" at the latter. The language clubs are planning a semi-formal dinner on October 6 and also a tour a San Juan, Puerto Rico, from December 27 to January 3. This tour i-s open to all students of Wilkes and further information concerning the trip ca n be obtained from Miss Martha J. Sils eth, head of the Spanish Department. Accounting Club Starts Activity By GEORGE MILLER W. F. Dobson, CPA, will be the first in a series of speakers to be heard by the newly formed Accounting Club. Mr. Dobson will speak Thursday, August 28, at 3 p. m. in the Chase Theatre. The Club held its first meeting August 21, at which time officers were elected and plans for future meetings were made. It is the The second edition of the Manuscript, Wilkes literary magazine, having passed the deadline for the contribution of articles, is now goi11g through the sta~es of typing a nd final checking of artk'£:s b-efore the material is sent to the printer fo r proofs. With the work on the magazine continuing at its present rate, the Manuscript will be ready for distribution early in Sept.ember. The articles which will appear in the new edition of the magazine were chosen to conform with the policy established in the spring edition, that an article must have the essential feature of quality. All members of the student body who have contributed manuscripts will be notified by mail as to whether or not their articles have been accepted for publication. This fall the staff of the literary magazine will be changed to consist of one editor-in-ehief and t.en staff members. The ,editor-in-chief, who will be a senior, will be chosen by the staff member-s. The editor will hold the position for one year, from one fall semester to th,e next. Nominees for staff membership will be chosen by faculty members and voted upon by the present staff. The ten members of the staff will be made up of four s eniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. club's hope that a speaker can be obtained each Thursday afternoon so that all the various phases of accounting may be covered through these lectures. Mr. Laggan, club advisor, also announced that on Tuesday, August 26, at 12 noon a film will" be shown by the Economics Department on the "History of Accounting' at which time a local accountant will be the narrator while the picture is being shown in the Chase Theatre. By CAUOf GALLOW At a meeting of the Honor Committee on Friday, August, 15, tentative plans were made to establish an honor sy-stem at Wilkes College. The objectives of such a plan are to instil honor and promote scholastic achievement on the part of the students. The procedure concerning tests or examinations is recommended to be as follows : (1) In all examinations there will be no proctor. (2) Each student will sign the following pledge: "I pjiedge my honor that during this examination I have neither given nor received assistance." (3) Violations of the honor system will consist of any attempt to receive assistance from writtP-n or printed aids, or from any persons or paper, or of any attempt to give assistance 'whether the one so doing has completed his own paper or not. This, rule holds both within and without' the examination room during the · entire time in which the examination is in progress, that is1 until all papers have been hancied in. -( 4) Violations also will consist of obtaining or· attempting to obtain, previous to any examinations, copies of the examination papers or the questions to appear thereon, or to obtain any illegal knowledge of thse questions. (5) Any undrgraduate not signing the pledge placed upon the examination paper will be notified by the professor holding the examination, and if unable then to sign he will be repoI'ted to the committee for investigation. Fai!u.re to sign the pledge to an examination paper upon notification by the professor or by the committee shall be prima facie evidence of violation of the Honor System. This procedure also concerns term papers and all phases of college activity. A stipulation made in the plan is that all term papers muslt be the original work of the student. College activities will also be conducted as provided for in the Honor System. These provisions are a result of the meeting of the honor committee on August 4. Nine students will constitute the governing body of the Honor Council : three seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshmn. The officers, Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary will be respectively :the ranking senior, the ranking junior, and the ranking sophomore. The Vice-Chairman automatically will become a member of the council in his senior year, with ranking privileges withheld. However, if this member for any reason becomes unable to hold office, the next ranking junior member automatically will succeed him. This member will be responsible for introducing all records of past proceedings at the first meeting of the new Council. E;ach memb.er of the Honor Council ·m ust maintain at least a C average. Provisions for the ,election of these members were also made in ,t his tentative plan. The members of the Honor Council will be nominated by the Faculty Committee and elected by the student body. .This factulty committee will be LEE VINCENT WILL PLAY - PARTY STARTS AT 8:30 By HAROLD REIN T·onight at 8:30 the student partygoers of Wilkes College will begin an evening of cabaret fun at the Thespians' "CAMPUS QUARTER," the nightclub for a night. Reservations indicate that a record-breaking crowd will attend the affair which is being held at the First Presbyterian Church House on the corn.er of Northampton and South Franklin Streets. At well-timed intervals throughout the evening, highly-entertaining floorshows, consisting of prominent student and professional talent, will be presented to the mrry nightclubbers. Jim McCarthy, known in the community as a four-star radio announcer and top-rate Master of Ceremonies, will head the all--star program. Never has Wilkes seen such a galaxy of stars as will be featured on tonight'•s program. Lee Vin~ent and the band that has made him famous throughout the valley will lend the evening a festive air with their capable musical renditions. Lee and his music-men have just completed a very successful engagement with the renowned Three Suns of Picadilly Circus Lounge fame. The popular valley bandsters will give out with their sentimenta.l swing, dreamy wa itzes, and solid jaz.z from 8 :30 to 12. The nightclub atmosphere that will reign at the "CAMPUS QUARTER" will be magnified by the presence of a headwaiter, hostesses, and waitress.es. Even photoMickey Carvel graphers will be on hand to take candid shots of the merrymaking, Vocalist with Lee Vincent and will also take souvenir pl:!Orchestra tures of individual parties if desired. r Refreshments will be served If you want to meet your throughout the evening, but un- friends for a night that will be like other nightclubs, the "CAM "something to write home about,' PUS QUARTER" will present no bill to its patrons. There will be come to the "CAM,P US QUARenough food and drink in th.e TER" tonight at 8:30 in the First QUARTER'S kitchen to quench the Presbyterian Church House. Everythirstiest of thirsts and the hard- one will be there, so you can't af- . "" " iest appetites. ford to miss the "CAMPUS QUARTfilR,'' the nightclub for a night. The following people have been composed of the Dean of M.en, the Dean of Women, the Registrar, and busily at work making the arthe heads of the departments. For rang,emel)ts for the gala a.ffair: the original election of members ,there will be a minimum of ten HOUSE: Cleih Waclawski, chairnominees for the three members of man; Joe Berger and Harold Rein; the senior grou.p; a minimum of REFRESHMENTS: E 1 e a n o r ten nominees for the three mem- Krute, chairman; Helen Davidson, bers of the junior group; a minimum of seven nominees for the two Harold Rein, Jack Powell, and Bob members of the sophomore group, Nolan; PROGRAM: Alfred Moskoand a minimum of four nominees witz, chairman; Elva Fuller, Norfor the freshmen. On succeeding bert Olshefski, and Bob Wentz; · elections there will be seven nominees placed for the elecion of the DE·CORATIONS : Alfred Colmer, two senior members. The nomina- chairman; Martha Hoyle, Jack tions for the original election will ~owell, Shelden Fried, Caryl take place in the fall. All succed- Galow, · Daniel Williams, George ing nominations and elections will Dale, Alfred Moskowitz, Edythe take place in June. This plan is still in the discus- Rudolph, and Joe Gudaitis; PUBsion · stage, especially in regard to LICI"DY: Caryl Galow, chairman; the pledge and the time of .elec- Paul E1vidge and Marion Gotions. When completed and ap- /Jlightly'; RESEIWATONS: Caroproved by the Committee, the plan will be submitted to the Student lyn Jones, Chairman; Miriam GoCouncil for consideration and ap- lightly, Eleanor Krute, Caryl proval. Galow, and Edythe Rudolph. �FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1947 - 2 EDITORIAL STAFF ...... Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Henry Anderson Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Miller Sad Sack Nine Tighten Hold On First Place Lee Vincent Now NEW BOOKS Section'sTopBand IN LIBRARY By Clayton Bloomburg The Lee Vincent band will be the Business Manager .... ...... .. .. .... .... ...... ...... Gene Maylock By GEORGE BRODY featL,re attraction at th<! Cabaret Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer The I. R. -C. gave the Sad Sacks l'arty tonight. Dancing will be Circulation Manager . .. .... . ...... • • . • .. • • • • • • • • Richard Greenfield their toughest battle of the s.eason, from nine till twelve. The ork is but power will out, and at the fin- terriffic in every sense of the word. Faculty Repor ter .. ......... .. ... ............. ....... Charles Reif ish, the Sacks wer,e on top by a Most of you music lovers have Faculty Advisor . ....... . .... . ...... . ..... ... ..... Joseph Donnelly 6-2 score. I. R. C. held a command- danc.ed to the music of this fine ing two run lead going into the organization at one time or anfourth, but the pitching faltered other. Most of you are acquaintP.d Typists-Joe Guda itis, E.1.eanor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. momentarily, the infield added two with Lee's parade of Bands. He Cartoonist ..... .•.. ....... . .. -. ..... • • • . , • • • • • • • • • • • • Paul Elvidge errors, and the encouraged war gives fine renditions of Glen MillReporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George Mil~er, Harold clubs of the Sad Sacks took ad- er's Moonlig<ht Serenade, Bob Crosof the misplays to button by's Big Noise From Winetka, Stan Rein, Geor ge Brody, Russell Willia ms, Edyth Rudolph, Mu_nel Brands: vantage up the game. _ Kenton's Artistry Jum.ps, and vardorf, ,Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vmeent Marci On Wednesday the Sad Sacks ious other numbers by the top took their fifth •s traight win by flight bands of the nation today. trouncing the Dorm nine, 13-1. On Since you probably know quite a the same day the I.R.C. club edged bit about Lee, what say I give you out the Engineers, 9-7. a little personal data about the LETTERS TO THE The surprising Faculty didn't boys in the band? Lee is a great attraction. He EDITOR Love is a vision, of which I see not, surprise anyone this week and came out a loser to the Pre-Med. plays a very fine electric bass, in Love is a hearsay, of which The score was 7-4. It was a steady fact, the only electric bass viol in I hear none. game that saw the better team win. the valley. Besides his excellent To th.e Edito r : Please accept my belated bravos But loving you is not to be sought The Pre-Med team looked good ability to play the bass and to on your "Tin Drapes", or is it "The F'or loving " OU has got to be won. enough to threaten the leaders. handle men, Lee has an engaging Unfortunately, its early season personality. These factors make Iron Cur tain'!" At any rate it was weaknesses have caused three him an outstanding man in the quit,e an event for someone to exer- You gaze at me shyly, losses that aren't likelv to be made musical world. simply serene, cise t he democr at ic privilege of 1 get to wondering, if this up before the season ~loses. Mickey Carvel is the crooner who free speech in t he Beacon. is a dream. In an exhi-bition game the Beacon I is a sensation on the vocals. Mickey May I also commend Mr. Bergball team put out its best effort also holds down a trumpet chair er's comment. lt must ha ve bP.en Oar fingertips meet, there is a slight squeeze, this week, but its best wasn't good and does a fine job in the brass very gratifying· t o h im tha t the enough and it went down swinging section. only weak spot you. pointed out in Your eyes start to shine, like the moon through the trees. to the stronger Clowns 8-2. The The newest edition to the Vincent his letter was not in the form of Clowns are still in the running, ork is the up and coming drummer, its criticism, but in the alleged misuse of the wo r d incr iminat in g. Thi s Up to my nostrils flows the scent having lost only one game. An up- Buddy Carlin. Buddy should go of your hair, set by any of the three teams, places with this ork. He has come I am not so sure was a mis-use, for against the Sad Sacks will put the a long way since this writer first a ccording to my W.ebster's Collegi- My weakness is known, I'm caug.ht in your lair. Clowns in a tie for first place, mak- met him, and since then he has ate Dictionary, fifth edition: "ining necessary a play off that should come up the ladder. He has a great criminate . .. to charge with, or in- My lips brush your cheek, trembling so, be worth anyone's time. beat and backs up a band very volve in a crime or fault; to acLeague Standings nicely. Lee has taken him in hand cuse."-not specifically denoting a In just one kiss, this love you will know. Sad Sacks 5 0 and is putting the finishing touches crime. Howev er my dear Editor, Clowns 4 1 on his playing. Bud is still study. you may take your pick if you I. R. C. 4 2 ing music and informed me he exhappen to suffer from a guilty Your lips blossomed . forth, so round and so sweet Engineers 2 2 pects to attend a music school in ·conscience. Your eyes gently closed, Pre-Med 2 3 the near future. Your colleag ue of the my lips came to meet. Faculty 2 3 The band is what it is today beFourth Estate, 1Ve were lost in reverie, Dorm O 4 -cause of the fine cooperation among Jack P. Karnofsk y the world was a blind, Beacon O 4 the members of the outfit. They Ed. Note -The Beacon is well The past that had happened Remaining Games never run down th,e next fellow aware of the definition of ineriminwas all left behind. Sad Sacks vs. Faculty. because he hits a few "clinkers" or ating. The Beacon was interested Sad .S acks vs. Pre-<Med. misses his cue at one time or anin the connotation of the word in- Ever so careful, Faculty vs. Dorm. other. They always lend a helping criminating. your lips withdrew, Faculty vs. Sad Sacks. hand to the next man. Most of the They wandered past my ear Clowns vs. Engineers. fellows play more than one instruwhispering "I love yo u.'' Clowns vs. I. R. C. ment and are capable of helping Never to be forgotten Dorm vs. Beacon. the next man. Thus the ork is a is that one subtle kiss. Dorm vs. Faculty. fine, integrated organization. You For we were that couple Dorm vs. Enginners. will be able to judge this for yourBy BRODY a man and his Miss. !. R. C. vs. Clowns. self at the next dance! On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Intra,Pre-Med vs. Beacon. FRANK KARDELL mural League will hold a clambake Pre~Med vs. Sad Sacks. at Sans Souci Park. It is fre e to Beacon vs. Engineers. Mistress: When you wait on the all students and their friends. Sans Beacon vs. Pre--Med. Souci P a rk was chosen becaus.P. it table tonight, please don't spill Beacon vs. Dorm. is easily accessible t o all who wish anything in front of my guests. Engineers vs. Clowns. New Maid: Don't worry, Ma'am, to attend. More t han that, the facEngineers vs. Beacon. iliti.es are many and varied, and if I don't talk much. Engineers vs. Dorm. By Russ Williams you become bored with our program, try the Roller Coaster, it's On Saturday, September 6, ·1947, guaranteed to bring you back to the Wilkes Intramural Softball the clambake. League will stage an eventful outThe feature will be a softball ing at Sans Souci Park for all game between the Sad Sacks and students and their friends. Plans an All-Star team chosen from the a,re being made to produee a social rest of th.e League. Two representaffair to surpass all other fu,ncatives from each team are t o meet tions held this semester. at Chase Hall on Tu.esday, August Transportation, refreshments of ··26, for the purpose of voting fo r all sorts, including clams, tickets the All-Star team. It is imperati ve for ri<les, and possibly swimming that the r.epresentatives attend. accommodations will b-e provided for by the Student Activities FOOTBALL PRACTICE Fund. Busses will leave th~ camBEGINS pus area at 11 :30 A. M. A crowd The big day is Monday, August of at least ;5-00 is expected to 25. That's t he da y fo otball practice attend. begins! During the day the League's If you think that last year's unwinning team will be awarded a defeated team was g ood, wait till trophy, and the League's Presiyou see the ma terial that will redent, Mr. Ralston, will be presentpres,ent Wilkes this year! No posied with a gift. ti~m is safe; no player will be able A softball game between the -to. ·relax. Every position is open, League's winning team and an alland ,ever y man must fight for his star team made up of the best berth. players of the losing teams will be Practice will be held at the same the outing's main attraction . The ho.urs a nd same place as that of never-tir.i ng Marty Blake wi11 last s.eason. Mr. Ra lstfJn requests manage the All-Stars. that all candida te,- report Monday . The League was innstigated --It ,is necessary to st ar t things movearly this semester by Ed Burting;_because the opening game is savage and Marty Blake to pro-a tough one, and it will be a feathvide a form of recreation for the er i_n our caps if w.e can kn oek the students arid to improve sportsWest Point Jayvees right ou t of manship. In the winter a conMichie Stadium. Another undefea ttinuation of intramural sports will ed season will be a proud achi(,vcinclude ping pong, bowling, and ment, so let's get behind the te ar,1. basketball. ill we can't play football, we ca n The following are the commitees ·eeriainly support it. "Parted or straight back, Sir?'' in charge of the outing: General Love's Kiss Battin' The Breeze Softball League Will Hold Picnic L Among the new and interesting books recently received in the library are the following: Bekessy, Emery, BARABBAS, 1946. Woolf, V. S., A HAUNTED HOUSE, 1947. Morgan, A. E., NOWHERE WAS SOMEWHERE, 1946. Beard, C. A., MA'KING OF AMERI.QAN CIVILIZATION, 1946. Miller, A., CHRISTIAN SIGNIFICANCE OF KARL MARX, 1947. Allport, G. W., HUMAN NATURE AND ENDURING PEACE, 194·5. Bohme, Y., THE WAY TO CHRIST, 1947. Tyler, P.,MAGIC & MYTH OF THE ]140VIES, 1947. Halsey, G. D., SUPERVISING PEO\PLE, 1946. Faulkner, W., SOUND AND FURY, 1946. Patterson, E. M., INTRODUCTION TO WORLD ECONOMICS, 1947. McPartland, Y., SEX IN OUR CHANGING WORLD, 1947. Pyle, E. T., HOME COUNTRY, 1947. Fosdick, H. E., ON BEING FIT TO LIVE WITH, 1946. Kincaid, R. L., THE WILDERNESS ROAD, 1947. Waring, P. A., SOIL & STEEL, 1947. Kohn, H., PROPHETS & PEOPLES, 1946. Roberts, K. L., LYDIA BAILEY, 1947. Jackson, R. H., THE NU.RNBERG CASE', 1947. Valentine, P. F., TWENTIETH CEN'DURY EDUCATION, 1946. Watson, G. B., ACTION FOR UNITY, 1947. Seton - Watson, H., EASTERN EUROPE, 1946. Louchheim, A. 500 YEARS OF ART, 1946. Beard, M. R., WOMAN AS FORCE IN HISTORY, 1946. Yasuda, K., PEPPER..J>OD, 1946. Collins, N., DULCIMER STREET, 1947. Woods, R. L., THE WORLD OF DREAMS, 1947. Edman, I., PHILOSOPHER'S QUEST, 1947. Howard, A., THE SOIL AND HEALTH, 1947. Dreier, T ., THE RELIGION 01<' A VAGABOND, 1947. Chairman, Marty Blake; Assistants, Bob Anthony and Dick Martin; Location Committee: Bob Anthony, Chairman; Bud Jonathan, Dick Martin, Jim Morse, Ed Burtsavage and Marty Blake; Transportation Committee: Ralph Carey, Chairman; Russ Williams, Hank Anderson and George Brody; Refreshment Committee: Hal Glowac~ ki, Chairman; Bud Jonathon, Bob Anthony and Hank Anderson; Program Committee: Bob Anthony, Chairman; Ralph Carey, Hal Glowacki, Dick Martin, Ma11ty Blake, George Brody, Hank Anderson and Jim Morse. USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAIRY PRODUCTS BISCUIT CO. * Wilkes-Barre, Pa. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 August 22nd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 August 22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/4100270ee001644764b0b69e0e7b13aa.pdf 5d7dd076613b78017884d8b27ffcc7d8 PDF Text Text Vol. 1, No. 5. WI·L KES OOLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1947 College Yearbook Will Be Out Monday Thespians Will Stage Cabaret Party Next Friday Night At PCH POLISH CLUB WILL OPEN SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CENTER IN FALL TERM DEDICATION MADE TO MRS. GERTRUDE WILLIAMS LEE VINCENT WILL PLAY By Robert Mikulewicz By the start of the fall semester, the Polish Club hopes to have its Slavic Social and Culturail Center functioning. The aim of this undertaking is purely cultural. The club and its faculty adviser, Mr. Constantine Symonolewicz, want to bring to the Wilkes students and Wyoming Valley residents knowledge concerning a section of Europe which has been slighted for too long. This area includes the territory which the Poles, Lithuanians, Ukrainians, Slovaks, Carpath-0-Russians, Yugoslavs, and other groups of peoples in that section of Europe occupy. It is an area full of dynamic forces; two world war.s were instigated because of this area; it is and area which is forcefully being made into a communistic satellite. The club plans to study the historical traditions and the important contributions that were given to the world by these peoples. The Polish Olub has been busy collecting money and materials to complete the center. '}Jhe financial goal is $5,000. With th., $5,000, a,nq the literary material!! contributed to and by the club, the center will be opened this fall. The Polish Club intends to add to the :.:·oct.tl Center until a complete stock of materials has been compiled. From time to time, the club will sponsor lectures and discussions for the benefit of those interested in furthering their knowledge of Slavic Culture. The location of this center has not •been definitely assigned. Dr. Farley, who heartily indorsed th.e undertaking, has agreed to aLlow the Polish Club to establish the Social Center in two rooms of one of the college buildings. The Slavic Social Center will be opened to students and residents of Wyoming Valley. The Center should be of great interest and benefit to the many people in Wyoming Va,Jley who are of Slavic descent. DISTRIBUTION TO TAKE PLACE AT THE BOOK STORE By HAROLD REIN On Friday night, August 22, 1947, the Thespians of WUkes College will ,sponsor one of the most popular types of social affairs held in this ·school, when they present their "CAMPUS QUARTER" cab.a ret party. The cabaret party, one of the most enjoyable affairs of the school term, has been re-adopted to provide Wilkes students and their friends with a wonderful evening of dancing, entertainment, and refreshments. The "CAMPUS QUARTER" will take place in the Presbyterian Church House where Lee Vincent .and his valley-famous band will do the musical honors. Lee Vincent and his top-notch band have just completed a successful engagement with the Three Suns at Lakewood, where they were highly acclaimed for their musical proficiency. Lee and his music-makers will be on hand to provide the musical background fl'Om 9 to 12. During the coUl'Se of the evening the nightclub.hers will view an allstar ·floorshow consisting of the best talent Wilkes can produce. The program will be in the form of a variety show, and it promises to be a high point in the evening. The decorations will be in line with the festive air that will reign over the "CAMPUS QUARTER" giving the partygoer an authentic night club setting. Free refreshments will be served throughout the evening. Admittance to the "CAMPUS QUARTER" is free to Wilkes students and their friends, but arrangements have been made by a reservations committee to assure everyone of a table. A member of the reservation committee will be on hand to take your reservation beginning Monday, August 18 to Friday, Augwt 22.. Reservations can be .. made on any of these days at 12 o'clock in . Chase lounge. Place your reservation early to be assured of a good table. Don't miss what promises to be the high spot in the Wilkes social calendar. The following are the committees in charge of the affair: HOUSE: Clem Waclawski, chairman; Joe Berger and Bob Nolan; REFRE1SH- Language Clubs Hold Second In Series of Lawn Parties Tonight LEE VINCENT MENT.S: Eleanor Krute, chairman; Helen Davidson, Harold Rein, Jack Powell, and Bob Nolan; PROGRAM: Alfred Moskowitz, chairman; Elva Fuller, Norh11rt Olshefski, and Bob Wentz; DECORATIONS: Alfred Colmer, chairman; Martha Hoyle, Jack Powell, Sheldon Fried, Harold Rein, Caryl Galow, Daniel Williams, George Dale, Alfred Moskowitz, Edith Rudolph, and Joe Gudaitis; PUBLICITY: Caryl· Galow, chairman; Paul Elvidge and Miriam Golightly; RESERVATIONS: Carolyn Jones, chairman; Miriam Golightly, Eleanor Krute, Caryl Ga:low, and Edith Rudolph. . By EDIE RUDOLPH On Monday, Aug,ust 18, Wilkes students will receive their copies of the long-awaited 1947-47 Yearbook. Although the Yearbook staffs have found it necessary to postpone publisation until Monday they now feel confident in promising that this year's issue will be one of highest merit. Students will be well compensated for their patient waiting. T·h e 1946-47 issue of the Yearbook has been dedicated to Mrs. Gertrude Marvin Williams for her outstanding civic spirit, her genuine interest in students, and for her intellectual contributions to the community. Mrs. Williams is author of many books, including th.e renowned Priestess of the Occult, which was pubJi.shed last year. She stands as an inspiration to all who know her. Thirteen hundred copies of the Yearbook will roll off the presses. Students who attended school last semester but who do not expect to Mrs. Gertrude Williams return in the fall will receive their copies through the mail. Students who are not attending school this of the Yearbook, which is deservsummer but who will return in the ing praise: fall will receive their upon re-enCirculation Manager, Dick Conktering. Upperclassmen attendmg Jin. summer school will be able to obEditorial Staff: Claire Fischer, tain their copies at the book store. Florence Kunen, Nelda Brounstein, Provisions have been made to al- Henry Anderson, Priscilla Sweeney, low new students at Wilkes to pu,r - John Buirak, Ruth Richards, Marchase the Yearbook if they so de- jorie Green, Robert Miller, Tom sire. The charge is $4.00 per copy. Moran, Robert Sakowski, Nelson The Yearbook, written in th.e Nelson, Rhuea Williams, Carolyn manner of a diary, will feature or- Jones. iginal campus sketches drawn by Business Staff: Joseph Pringle, Trudy Johnson. In addition, it will Manager; Tex Evans, Dick Conklin, feature many pictures of all activ- Eleanor Krute, Robert Mill.er, Milities and buildings on campus. A dred Gittins, Douglas MacNeal,. picture of everyone and everything Photo Staff: Douglas MacNeal, has found its way into the Year- Carl Shonk, John Burak, Associate book. Editors; Sylvia Roth, AdministratThe following are members of ive Editor; Harold Lawrence, Prenthe Yearbook ·staff who with their tice Lacy, Gerald Russin, Ann constant interest and hard work Byarik, Flora Lopko, Irene Wiencontributed toward the production kowski, Eleanor Krute. COLLEGE LISTS COURSES FOR FALL SEMESTER Luzerne County. This incident occurred when one of the pay cars of a local coal company was dynamited instantly killing four of the men in the car. Of the two surviving victims one had to have both legs amputated, the other was disA complete list of the subjects Advanced Quantitative Analysis; figured for life. The men, who were to be offered during the fall sem- Chemistry 301, Physical Chemistry. later convicted, were also connected ester commencing October 4, was Civil Engineering 103, Plane and j with a series of train robberies and released by Herbert J. Morris, re- Tpoographical Surveying; Civil dynamitings on one of the local gistrar of Wilkes College. Engineering 214, Route Surveying. railroads. The panel board for disNew students and veterans who Economic 123, Business Computacussion after the dramatization will have •been on summer vacation will tions; Economics 101, Business include David B. Ludwig, Jr., of register on Monday, September Z9. Education and Guidance; EconoPittsburgh, who is the State Com- Books will be distributed and new mies 103, Principles of Economics; mander of th.e AMVE.TS, Joseph schedules made out on that date. Economics 104, Economic ProbMcCracken, head of the Veterans Classes will start on Thursday, !ems; Economics 105, Principles of Rehabilitation Training Program, October 2. Accounting; Economics 106, Prinand the Reverend Michael Halley, i New courses to be offered are: ciples of Accounting; Economics Nationa lChaplain of the V. F. W. Art 100, History of Art; Art 142, 109, Economic Geography; EconoMr. Livingston Clewell, writer Play Production; Biological Science mies 116, Business Correspondence;_ and producer of the show, has been ' 100, Biological Survey; Biology Economics 135, Elementary Shortwriting shows for seventeen years 100, Personal Hygiene; Biology hand and Typing; Economics 137; many of which have been produced 101, Zoology of the Invertebrates; Intermediate S•h orthand and Typon coast to coast broadcasts. Mr. , Biology 204, Embryology and His- ing; Economics 201, Corporation Clewell, who is a .veteran of both : tology; Biology 207, Bacteriology; Accounting; E'conomics 202, Adworld wars, was graduated from Biology 209, Genetics; and 'Biology vanced Accounting; Economics 209, Dartmouth in 1922. One of the best 221, Animal Physiology. Business Law; Economics 210, known of his programs is his proChemistry 101, General Inorganic Business Law; Economics 217, duction of the Christmas Carol and Qualitative Analysis; Chemis- Marketing; Economics 223, Labor which ran for six years on a coast try 102, General Inorganic and and Personnel Problems; Econoto coast hookup. Mr. Clewell said Qualitative Analysis; Chemistry mies 231, Business Law; Economics that if Ms present cast gains 115, Qualitative Inorganic Analys- 232, Business Law; Economics 235, enough experience, he may produce is; Chemistry 203, Quantitative In- Office Machines; Economics 303, the Christmas Carol again. organic Analysis; Chemh1try 209, Cost; Economics 308, Insurance; The program director, Hal Berg, Organic Chemistry; Chemistry 210, Economics 310, Production Man(continued on · page 4) Organic Chemistry; Chemistry 227, . (continued on page 4) W}•}kes students · , 0 n WILK· Program Some fifteen students of Wilkes College are members of the cast of a new radio show presented as a public service feature of radio station WILK. The show, entitled Tonight, the Language Clubs "THERE'S A BOY WHO LIVES will conduct a "Hash Party" on the ON YOUR STREET", written and :awn between Chase and Kirby producea by Livingston Clewell Eialls. anr directed by Hal Berg, is proThe program, which will begin duced by WILK in the interest of :1.t 7:30, will open in Chase Theatre preventing of juvenile delinquency. where students will be able to • Every Friday from 9 to 9 :30 P. iance to music provided by record- M. the dramatization of an actual :ngs. Two movies, Our Town and case history -taken from the files 1 musical short entitled Sing Am- of various law enforcement agen~rica will be presented at nine. cies and the Pennsylvania Board of l:i'ollowing the show, refreshments Parole takes place in the studios of ;viii be served by the students of station WILK. After the dramatiz:lpanish Class 101. The refresh- a-tion, a panel board of prominent .n ent committee under the direc- ciizens discusses the case history. ;ion of Vince Macri and Marty The case to be presented on FriBlake. Dr. Charles B. Reif will be day, August 15, is one of the most .n charge of the projector. atrocious crimes in the annals of I I �2 WILKES BEACON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR EDITORIAL STAFF Friday, August 15, 1947 known. In the tempestuous uproar of policy-drafting committees, political ideologies and regional prejudices clashed in wide-open, no-holds-barred debate. Cried one To the Editor: exasperated woman to her hus1 have been asked by Mr. Leo band: ''0.h, why don't you just Troy, a member of a nearby Am- join the American Legion?" erican Veteran's Committee Chapter, to submit to the veterans of In the evenings ·t hey piled into Wilkes College a brief survey of the big Shriner auditorium to hear his organization. Harold Stassen blast United Mr. Troy believes that when the States Communists, Walter Reuveteran students of Wilkes College ther blamed United States labor are acquainted with A.V.C., there troubles on insufficient consumer will be a desire on the part of capacity (i. ,e., too low wages). the students to form a chapter of Mos.t Rev. Bernard J. Sheil, Chitheir own. cago's famed radical Catholic The :AVC's first national •con- - bishop, brought down the house vention, in Des Moines, Iowa, was with a savage attack on racial inan· event which was carefully equalities and congressional dawdwatched by millitns of Americans, ling. veterans and non-veterans alike. Veteran newsmen wondered how Of the 15,00-0,00-0 Americans who anyhing could ever come out of served in th.e armed forces dur- the wild confusion. One delegate ing .t he war three-quarters have mistook a rtwo-star admiral for r,eturned to civilian life, and the a Yugoslav observer. Reporters question of how they will · be or- themselves caught the fever. One ganized and who will claim the thought he was buttonholing Walright to speak for them becomes of ter Reuther, embarrassedly found importance. Evei:y great war in h,e was talking to a Chicago Tribwhich the United States has par- une staff writer. ticipated has led to the formation of a veterans' organization. Will But when the weary delegates. there be a new veterans' organiza- packed up their bags and headed tion speaking for the veterans of for home they had constructed a this war?, And if so, will it follow determined, deadly serious, left-ofin the footsteps of previous groups center plan of action. It called for or will it adopt a different trend? international control of atomic enMany youa1g Amerilan veterans ergy, Big ·Three unity, a guaranbelieve they have found th,e ans- ,t eed annual wage, expansion of wer to these questions in the Am- TV A-style river projects, solid ,e rican Veteran's Committee - opposition to anti-labor, Jim Crow, A VC. As the New York Herald and anti-Nisei legislation. True to Tribune recently stated, this vet- the motto, it vetoed the idea of a erans group has forced itself upon veterans' bonus. the national consciousness by the breadth and vigor of its convicCopies of "The A VC Bulletin," tions and the originality with the monthly publication of A VC, which it has tackled the problem excerpts from the "Congressional of achieving what is always t h e Record" and other A VC literature American soldier's one ambition- will be available to Wilkes College to become a civilian, successfully Students and can be found in the integrated to a successful civilian Chase Lounge. community. Mr. Troy has told me that an .Started early in 1943, when an AVC speaker, from the National Army corporal and a group of his Headquarters, will addrelfs veteran friends began examining ideas on students at any time they may how to assure the stable world and desire to meet with him. democratic America, which th,ey Veteran Students who are inhoped would emerge from the terested in forming an A VC Chapwar, the American Veterans' Com- ter or meeting with the AVC mitte today i:s the largest and speaker a,re urged to sign their the fastest growing of any World name on one of the three lists War II veterans' organization. posted in Chase Hall, Kirby Hail, The receDlt convention of A VC and Conyngham Hall. confirmed its determination to JOHN RILEY implement its progressive statement of intentions to which all prospective members are required EXPERTS IN SOLVING to subscribe. AVC has adopted a DIFFICULT -concrete, liberal program and has PLUMBING AND HEATING elected a young, energetic leadership. The following article from PROBLEMS Time magazine of June 24 s·h ould be read by everyone interested in the ideas of World War II veterans, and the spontaneous growth of what promises to be a vital new force for democracy: VETERANS CITIZENS FIRST 27 E. Northampton St. sensibly and intelligently. If the next council fails, we, the electors, are at fault. Everyone must vote conscientiously. Editor .... ..................................... .. H-enry Anderson Dear Sir: Assistant Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Miller As a member of the student body I wish to commend you on Business Manager ....................... , . . . . . . . . . . Gene May lock the editorial of August 1, THE Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer IRON C"!]fRTAI~. It proved. to be very m ormative, eye openmg, Circulation Manager ............................ Richard Greenfield and stimiuJating to the readers Again, I say well done. Faculty Reporter .................................... Charles Reif As a member of the IRC I wish Faculty Advisor ........................ ,. . . . . . . . . . Joseph Donnelly to right an implied, incriminating accusation made by the editorial at Typists-Joe Gudaitis, Eleanor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. the IRC. The editorial stated, Cartoonist ......................... .. ............... Paul Elvidge uAt the same .meeting at which the Pre-Med was turned brutally Reporters-Robert ' Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George Miller, Harold away, the IRC budget of $41.00 Rein, Sylvia Roth, Russell Williams, Edyth Rudo!ph, Muriel Bransdorf; was approved ..... Wa-s it _because Caryl Galow, Clayton Blo.omburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent Marci. the Pre-Med club is not well .represent.ed on the committee?" It is true that four membe'r s of the Ralph P. Carey-It is a good student council happen to be idea if administered properly. Such active members of the IRC, but a plan needs the cooperation of stu- they do not r.epresent the IRC nor dents and teachers. Students should vote as its members. They vote This week the Beacon asks two be properly oriented on the admin- as representatives of their class. The original IRC request of $101.00 pertinent and timely questions:- istration of such a system. was cut to $41.00. Furthermore Question: Do you _ think an Bud Nelson - An honor system the appropriation was passed with Honor System would work? would work only after the college unanimous approval of the counNorman Baum: The only time has been established for several cil. it will work is when you take the years. At present the college is not The decision of the - Student horse blinds off the horses' heads old enough to do justice to such an Council to purchase a PA set at undertaking. and put them on the students. I $300.00 overrode three nayes. It don't believe in stool pidgeons Jean K. Dougherty-An honor was coincidental that th,e three either. system would work only if the in- ' members who opposed the purW. C. Borman: I see no reason structors leave the students strictly chase of the PA set at that why it' wouldn't. You would have alone. Pressure from the instruct- price were IRC members, and that to modify it a little because with ors /ilncourages the students to out- th,e council member who said he some students there is a natural smart them . In other words, yes, if could obtain the PA -s ystem at a tenqency to cheat. For one thing, there are no proctors present. lower price happened. to be a the people who graduate under member of the IRC 1s · a further this system are more respected. A1berta L. Condosta - The at- coincidence. Joseph Petrosky: I don't think tempts so far ~ave fail~d. However, Messrs. Maylock, Carey and Davis it would work. When they try to I feel that w1~h cons~te11:t effort opposed the measure as representainaugurate an honor system th,ey over a long period of time 1t would tives of their respective classes. more or less impeach upon a man's succeed. The International Relations Club honesty. deserves no credit or discredit for George Carpenter-It would sucHoward Trammell: No, because its actjons. I don't think the students could ceed only with the full cooperation I thank the editor i for hjs of the student body. However, hujudge such a thing. Instead of an honor system we would have a net- man nature as a whole is honest opinion. Actually there is no reason why the IRJC should not be work of spies and stool pidgeons. with exceptions. granted its budget. Arthur Sofa: I don't see why it ,Clayton A. Bloomburg-The sysRespectfully, wouldn't. I think the level of intel- tem would succeed if the individual JOE BE,RGER. ligence in this college is no lower were dealt with instead· of the Ed. Note - The Beacon made than in 0th.er colleges where it has group. By instilling honor in the no accusation. "Incriminating" is worked. individual, the honor among or in certainly not the correct word, Mr. Dorothy Pickering: No, I don't the group would grow. Berger. Nevertheless, we thank think it would work. If the teachers put enough trust in the stuJohn Verbyla-Yes. It worked you for your interest. dents, we would'nt need one. 'for Dr. Reif. Betty Jane Reese: I don't see Dear Editor: Nan Richards-Yes, if it were why one is necessary with college I extend my deepest congratulawell planned, and if the faculty students. Even an honor student tions on your honest and fact-provand student body cooperate. Other won't do away with cheating. ing article concerning the poor adMarilc Davidoff: I don't think it colleges and universities have hon- ministration of the Student Counwould work because we don't have or systems, and they work very cil. enough of a background yet. well. There is no reason why an The Council's constant refusal However, we can .t ry. Maybe aftei- honor system would not work here. to a:Rpropriate funds to well-dea systematic campaign in student •s erving groups, because they foolideals, it would work. ishly believe that they are guardJoe Gudaitis: Definitely not! Question:- What do you think ing the student's money, has stopW.hen teacher is away, the eyes of the juke box dances? ped many interesting and econowill play. Sheldon Fried: I would much mical projects. Thus, many worthMarty Blake and Russ Williams: rather have an orchestra. I think while activities of the clubs have As long as human nature is a , an orchestra would draw a bigger been thwarted. predominant factor in our lives, crowd. You mentioned many stupid reit will never work. Irving Haefele:. l'v:e never been fusals by the Council. However, George Bauer-I think it is a to one. there is one refusal that is very good thing. I have been urider it Edie Rudolph: I don't think much disheartening. Last spring, the Since it was organized in 1944, before and wouJd like to see it in of them 1because at a dance there French Club was asked by a Paris A V-C had tried hard to be differeffect. But I doubt if it would work must be something to entice the institution to aid the needy children ent from th,e stodgy, conservative here. There has to be school spirit, students and records are not the of France by helping to send pack'- American Legion and the oliwhich is lacking h,ere. thing to do it. Students can ages of food and clothes. The Presi- garchic Veterans of Foreign Wars. Bill Davenport-It would work listen to records at home. dent of the French Club had a mar- For three days in the muggy Iowa if given a chance, but it needs the Luke Sarsfield: I think they arp, velous program for the students of h,eat, 840 delegates, representing complete coopration from the stu- a good idea. It gives everyone a the college and for the people of some 60,000 members, shouted, dents and faculty. chance to get acquainted. the community to help obtain these sweated, thumped, and swore as Harold Smith - No, people are Morris Kagen: I don't know. packages. The French Embassy at they hammered out their future basically dishonest. It is an ideal. I didn't attend; neither did about Washington and the French Hou-se aims. I believe in the ideal but not in the 90% of the students. Why don't at New York City were to cooperWhen the proceedings began in working of it because people are ithey try to pick more appropriate ate. They were to help this school the Hotel Fort Des Moines, nobody iconduct a program. However, when could be sure what the end would human, and a,s human beings ·shP.y dates? have their faults. Carl Pissott: It depends upon the President of the French Club bring. Up until then AVC had Marion Burka.t - It would not the time, the place, and the girl. approached the Council for appro- followed a loose, sweeping statework in this school because stuBHI Culp: They are all right for priations, they scoffed at his pro- ment of intentions with a notable dents cheat with instructors pre- the dorm boys, but they'll never posal and referred him to the ad- and laudable motto: "Citizens sent. What would they do if no in- replace an orchestra. I don't think ministration for funds. Such stu- first, veterans second." pidity! That was definitely a stu~ A V:C accepted as members men structors were present? Petrillo likes them. Chauncey A. Rowlands-DefiniteCaryl Galow: I think it's one dent activity. However, realizing and women from all World War II ly no! An honor system would ere- way of getting the students to the scope of the personnel of the armed services, in and out of uniate an atmosphere of suspicion go because they have a selection of Council, the President of the form, and from the merchant which would inevitably cause many th,e top orchestras. French Club sent his apologies to marine. It had plumped noisily unpleasant situations. I believe Anthony Zobieg,olski: It seems the various French agencies con- for FE-PC, OPA, the minimumthat students would be under ter- to me there are other things more cerning the inability of the school wage !bill, Federal housing subrifle pressure while taking an ex- attractive. to comply with this worthy cause . . sidies, other allied issues. From amination under an honor system. Joe Berger: It is an al:>solute flop The Council has failed! There is inside and out it had been damned This pressure would hinder stu- as it is now, but there is no one no doubt about that. However, we as communistic, boosted as liberal, dents' concentration on the exam. to blame but the student for his students are to blame. We failed dismis·sed as just anoth.er fly-byRobert L. Tischer-No, I don't lack of cooperation in any and all to elect intelligent, sincere, and night collection of hotheads. Even think it is the right time or the student activdties. spirited classmates. Now all we its leaders admitted th,ey didn't right place for an honor system. Arnold Nachlis: They need more can do is wait. At the next election, know what the rank and file Perhaps a little later, when things cooperation. I think the student we shall make certain that we shall thought. become more normal, it will be a council should save their funds elect classmates who will be able · But the delegates were not good idea. until the fall. to conduct the students' affairs hesitant about making their views Student Poll I TURNER VANSCOY CO. Est. 1871 * * * Compliments of KNIFFEN * * * JORDAN Est. 1871 Men's Furnishings and Hats of Quality ** 9 West Market Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �Leafing Through ATen Year Old Beacon Issue By Norbert Olshefski As I sat in the Beacon office the other day, I began to wonder what Wilkes College was like ten years ago. Of cours.e, it wasn't Wilkes then, it was Bucknell Junior College. The most logical place to ],earn something about a· college is in its newspaper, so I went to the Beacon morgue and searched through the files until I came upon an old copy of the Bucknell Beacon. The paper at that time was in the form of a booklet. Th.e copy was dated Sept., 1937. The cover was a pa:le o·range with a picture of Conyngham Hall on th,e front, and one of Chase Hall on the back. Chase Hall at that time didn't have its walls covered with ivy, and there was practically no lawn. · When I opened the first page· of the paper, I saw a picture of Dr. Farley. Under his picture was hi s welcoming address to the freshmen. Doctor Farley stressed the need for a friendly atmosphere then just a,s he does today. To the right of Doctor Farley's picture were the greetings from the Class of "40" extended to th.e Clas.s of "41". Under the greetings was an article about freshmen cooperation in activit)es, stressing the idea that all freshmen were ientitled to partici, pate in any activity. · The second page contained · a1, article on the Thespian production of "'Pomeroy's Past"; The cast included Joseph Donnelly, Betty Tonks, Ralph Johnston, Betty Fenton, Elizabieth Davies, Monroe Freed, Ilaria Sterniuk, Stanley Daugert, and Walter Thomas. The fourth page contained t!itl editorial, entitled "TO BE OR NOT TO BE". The Co-Editors, Jack Saricks and Walter Thomas, warned thie students to be careful when they used the two new buildings placed at the disposal of the college by the civic-minded Stark and Conyngham families. On the sports page there were two pictures, on,e of Capt. Thomas of the '3·6 -'37 cage team, and one of Charley (Stretch) Romane. Both men were confident that the Jay Gees would return to their winrting ways that season, The Junior College had a bowling team in the House League at the Y. M. C. A. They also had an intramural league in bowling. It made me think that it would be fine if Wilkes Collegp, could have an intramural bowling league this year too. Th.e swimming team of that year had a full schedule of eight meets. Coaches "Hank" Peters and Clarence (Slats) Obitz had their picturies on page seven together with Walter (.Shorty) Thomas, a basketball and basieball star of that year. 'l'lhe last page of the BEACON is the · one which took particular note. •O n this page is the list of frieshmen entering Bucknell, and tucked away in the corner of the page is a lis_j; of freshmen rules. Thiese ruJes were adopted to encourage spirit of friendship between the classes and to create a pleasant atmosphere within the col1ege. The sophomore class was given the responsibility of enforcing the freshman rules. These rules might seem silly and childish to many of our veterans, but thiey were and still are a very integ.r al part of college life. Here are the rules: A. Rules that would be enforced for a period of two weeks. 1. Men and women will carry sulphur matches. 2. Women will wear no makeup. USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS 3 WILKES· BEACON Friday, August 15, 1947 MY DEAR The Bondsmen An Outstanding l\iusical Trio "Inside U.S. A." H. A. WIDTEMAN ! ASearching Book & CO. INC. By Dave MacGowan While waiting for the bus one day last we,ek I was attracted by l'he sirupy conVje.rsatio,n 'Of two middle-aged ladies. It was pleasBy Robert Milrurl ewicz ing to hear their out,er words and From time to time the Beacon sense their inner feelings. By Clayton Bloomburg wiilil carry reviews of outstanding Most people in Wyoming Valley "Why Maude, my darling, how books. The first is a review of ar,e you? Doing a little shopping? who are i,nterest,ed in mu•s ic have INSIDE U. S. A., by J.ohn Gunther, (With the clothes she has, she sure heard the Three Suns at one time the fourth book of the "Inside" needs to shop .) or another. They have been featuried ait the Circus Lounge of the series. "Pearl, my dear. Y.es, my daughTo obtain material for this book, ter's getting married nex.t week Hotel Picadilly in New York City for nearly a decade. Rumor has Mr. Gunther traveled through evand I'm buying a few odds and .ends." (Get a load of that make- it that a local man in the enter- ery state in the Union. He started up. Looks like she just got up.) .. tainmeI)t world stated · that he in California, went to Nevada, then "O.h isn't that lovely! Who's the would put his trio up against the to W.a shington and Oregon. From To what the north Pacific coast he traveled lucky man?" (Lucky! Wait 'till Three Suns any time. h e sees her in the morning. Sh,e 's trio could he be referring? Non,e .the states in turn across the .counlaid around the house ever s ine,~ other than the Bondsmen, with try; the West, Middle West, New Webster Bond at th,e novachord, England, Atlantic Coast, t he South, sh.e qui t school. ) . d' d Texas and the Southwest. "Oh, some corporation vice- J oe ·G ork a and h 1s accor 1an, an president from New J .ersey." Benny• Brun with his dynamic guiIn this writing Mr. Gunther deal s (What if he is a 52-20 club mem- tar. with each state separately. While ' · t t k 1 d ff in each state he asked the question b er·? ·H es gomg o a e a oa o Webster Bond is a fine musician -"W,ho runs the S tate?'' He r~) h d my"I' an s. l d f " (H b who has had plenty of exp,e rience. ceived ·differ.ent answers in every m so g a or you. e pro - For quite some time he was fea· k l'k f' h ) "A h state, such as-"Everybody, no one, a bl Y d rm s 1 .e a is • re t ey tured with Henry Bus,sie and his · t 1· 'th ?" (E · t the politicians, the peopl.e, money, gomg o ive w1 you, • xis , ork. When Web finally decided he I ) the corporations." mean. would like to settle down he made "Oh no, they've bought their own hi s home in t he valley, and for ,Mr. Gunther tells of the politics, home in the country." (I'm g'.ad some time Web has b,een affiliated the economics, and th.e geography that farmer sold his chickens so with the WBRE studio band The of each section. He discusses such th.;? could rent his coop.) . last time I spoke with him he had nationa•l and local questions as the : How ha:'e y~u been feeling • sevent.een pupils studying piano negro ~robl,em, the TVA! labor, lately, darlmg? (.She looks like under his direction These pupils had farm prices, and conservation. He Ray Milland's stand-in for the nothing lb ut prai~e for this mas- gives shrewd sketches of s;ich pro- 1 "~s~ Weekend.") ,, ter . of t he p,ano, novachord, and minent p.eople as Kaiser, La GuarFme, thanks-and you, (She hamrnond so,ovox. dia, Dewey, Taft, Pappy O'Daniel, must make a pile of money · for Lillienthal, and many others. Of posing in "Don't let this happen j A littl,e over a year ago, Webster special interest to stud.en.ts who atto you" ads.) accepted a solo engagement in . tended the Wilkes College Chartier "Can't complain, dear. That Wilk.es - Barre. Everyone was Day exercises should b.e Mr. Gunsure is a knockout of a dr,e ss." I well-satisfied with his playing, and ther's comments about Dr. Homer (If she didn't make that out of a fifteen minu. .es of radio time was P. Rainey. potato sack in a dark cellar, secured on station WBRE from Mr. Gunther says, "Professor umph!) T.uesday through Saturday to air Homer P. Rainey, a substantial "Why thank you, darling. I like Bond's renditions. Thus mor,e youngish educator · with a gdod reyour stunning shoes." (Whyn't she v.aLeyites became acquainted with cord, born in Texas and then suetake 'em out of the box when she this fine mu,s ician. A guest singer cessively president of Franklin Colwears 'em. Well, six to.es, what can was th.en engaged for Saturday leg,e (in Indiana) and Bucknell one expect?) nights to give the program a little University, became president of the "0.h, th.ese old things. I've had variation. university (of Texas) in 1939." 'em for ages.- Would you care for But there were still bigger ideas. Fully a third of a chapter is despmething to eat? (They must It was r,ealized that trios were voted to the story of Dr. Rainey's serve rat poison somewhere near suddnly becoming very popular in struggle with the reactionary rehere.) this area. and Web, who is an ex- gents of th,e University of Texas. "No thank you, darling. I'm I cellent judge of music and music- Dr. Rainey refused to accept views meeting hu:bby for dinne.r .'' (If she , ians, went scouting for two top- of the politic.ally dominant group thinks sh.e's gonna stick me for the no tch musicians. W.eb came up and, in Novemb.er of 1944, he was ch.eek again-she's c.razy.) with them in short order, and what dismissed. As a result, in June of "Well then, dear, I must toddle musicians \hey were! He produced 1946 the American Association of along. I have oodles of shopping Joe Gorka, wh _ o in this writer's Universtiy of Professors placed th.e to do.'' (What a windbag. She'd opinion, is the finest accordian Vniversity of Texas on it s list of .even out-talk Henry Wallace.) man this valley has ever heard "censured administrations" because "I understand, my dear. Ill see and Benny Bruno, the well-man~ of "attempts by a politically domyou tomorrow nig.ht at Bingo. Tell nered guitar play.er with a head inant group to impose its social 1 Elsie I wish her all the luck with filled with terrific chords. Benny and economic views." her man.'.' (Wait'.ll I tell the girls and his guitar back .u,p the trio Of Pennsylvania, Gunther says, the )marriage and provide plenty of rhythm in part, "In Pennsylvania you wil1 tabout this. k Ul give h · wo wee s at ·t e most. . while th,e solo work is handled by find . strange things to eat like "Bye-bye, dear.'' Joe and Web. "Ta-ta, darling." scrappl,e; the home ~f the Cones~o1 1 I haVfe already sal'lllted the g~ wagon; towns ':"1th names _hke - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I Bondsmen and their music. Now Seven Stars; the site of Washmg3. M,en and women will wear : you may wonder what it was that I ton's fir~t. battle (F?rt Necess~ty); large pins •b earing their name and put them on the top in this valley. and ,,politics :i,t the1~ most d1ssohi2"h school. The answer is very simpl,e. For ~~te: Of 1'.'h1lad_elph1~, he says4. Freshmen shall know the example, if you take your wife to Philadel1_>h1a d~~nks its o~!l sewAlma Mater by th,e end of the first hear the Bondsmen ·o n your wed- age, ~~ormated. ~n additi?n. he week. ding anniversary, Web wil'l have a sa~s,_ 1:he state with the d1rt~es,~ 5. W omn shall wear plain black song to fit the occasion. If you poht1cs 1s probably Pennsylvama. rilbbons. want to hear a song that was -~ r. Gunther has captured the B. Rules that would be enforced popular five years ago, W,eb and Umt_ed States . between the covers and obsierved for a period of one his boys have it. If your grand- of his book. A great deal h8:s been semester. mother would like to hear Silver left out, but an unb,ehevable L Men shall wear black (plain) Threads Among The Gold Wieb amount has been included. It is a ties. will play it ' book that defie-s rapid reading, and 2.. Men shall wear dinks. Th · it is a book that scrapes away the e other evening when these whit,e-wash and lays the facts beN ow that I had finishied reading fellows played TwUight Time, fore the reader for him to accept that old BEACON of 1937 I began I wasn't sure whether I was listen- or reject. to think about the incoming class ing to the Three Sum or the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ of 1947 and how they wouJd be re- Bondsmen. Naturally the trio has ceived. It would be fine to revive room for improvement. At the the old college spirit here at Wilkes, present time there is a little too _ but everybody has to work at it. much novachord. However, I susA college s·hould have traditions. pect that this condition will be Without them a college is very corrected in time. After all, it dead. I think that some of the more took the Three Suns ten years to Compliments o, interested veterans at Wilkes get where they are today. should begin to think of ideas for I am very proud to boast about the incoming frieshmen class to be the Bondsmen to out-of-town.ers. properly initiated into the spirit of Thi-s proud feeling I have for the Wilkes College. trio will always remain with me as long as the Bondsmen remain A in our midst and provide us with such excellent music. I I I Wholesale Paper and Stationery Wilkes-Barre, Pa. BETSY ROSS CHOCOLATE SHOP .,-- and - BOSTON CANDY SHOP WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS for BUCKNELL JEWELRY Easy Payments -*BERMAN'S DARTER'S Trucksville Dairy Pasteurized· Dairy Products . * I Trucksville, Pa. I Phone Dallas 35 ALIBI If I hav,e sinned or have done One way to avoid having enemies wrong, I've hurt no other. I have known is to outliv,e · them. That I alone must harvest in What pain and sorrow I have sown. A man wrapped up in himself R. T. Miktilewicz makes a small parcel. DEEMER & CO. School and Office Supplies > GIFTS AND STATIONERY Wilkes~Barre, Pa. There is No Substitute For QUALITY FRAN-KCLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street I I FRIEND BISCUIT CO. * I Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �4 WILKFE BEACON Friday, Au.gust 15, 1947 -Mathematics 210, Theory of Equations and Determinants 3. Civil Engineering 103, Plane and Topographical Surveying 3. By BRODY (continued from page 1) Economics 303, Cost 3. The Intramural League manag- agement; Economics 313, Public Economics 314, Income Tax 3. ers held a meeting to discuss a pie- Finance; Economics 314, Income nic to be held on September 6. Mr. Tax; Economics 317, Auditing. Carey presided as chairman until Education lOl, Introd'llction to hot air and short tempers filled the the Study of Education. WILKES STUDENTS room. He promptly resigned his Engineering l-00, Engineering ON WILK PROGRAM Latest reports have it that the Intra-Mural program started for chairmanship a nd gleefully joined Problems; E'ngineering 101, Enthe yelling. In a flash of brilliancy, E • · the first time by Wilkes at the beginning of t h e 1Summer semester gineering Drawing; ngmeermg (continued from page 1) someone appointed Marty Blake • E seems to be progressing favorably. The Student Council has agreed to 102, Engineering Drawmg; n- attended the University of Scranhalf the f E · app ronriate funds wi-th wh1"ch a trophy can be purchased and presented chairman; that heliminated .,. noise. When t e meet·mg en d ed , gineering 103, Geometry o · ngm104 ton, and has been associated with to the ,t eam taking top _honors in the softball loop. This is a swell everyone wa,s surprised to find eering Drawing; ~ngineermg , radio for the past eight years. Mr. stairt and, although some may argue that the league does net deserve himself serving on a committee. Engineering Drawmg. . . E Berg has written, prodll!Ced, and English 101, Composition; all the bowing and scraping that seems to be going along with the Tentative plans calls for the pie. W •• E n- directed many shows including ruoning of it, we must take into consideration the fact that all thi1: nic to be held at Sweet Valley, a glish 102, CreativeL' ritmg; E n- "Final Edition", "Zero Hour", and I Word 1terature; Enn- cracy". "Pennsylvania, Keystone of Demowill go toward making a good foundation for future teams. game between the softba11 pennant glish glish 103, , World Literature; 104 ""-· b 't l'k · h t o the average f an si·tt·mg on the winners and an All-Star team glish 121, Journalism; English 131, m:..:y e i seems i e too muc The cast, which is comprised sideline, but the league that seems to be moving along in a hap-hazard chosen from th e rest of the league, Fundamentals of Speech; English largely of Wilkes students, inrefreshments, and free trans.p ortaE r h manner this season will be a much improved league next year and tion. Final plans· will be drawn a-t 133, Oral Interpretation; ng is eludes the following people: Chas. even better as the years go on. This year's loop is an experiment in a meeting to be held Tuesday, 201, Advanced Exposition; EngElish Knapp, Sheldon Fried, Norbert Intra..Mural sports and everything tried is- just another eyperiment. Tw 0 261, Neo-Classical Poetry; n- Olshefski, Victor Petoski, Clam at ll:OO. If we try 10 things and only five are successful, we can eliminate those August tatives 19, from each team represenare re glish 263, E'arly English Novel; Waclawski, Vi Husni, Beverly five bad tries next year and work on 10 more, eventually reaching the ted t O tte d - English 268, Tennyson and Brown- Broadt, Joe Hudak, George Dale, stage where we can consider our Intra-Mural sports program here one ques a • n• ·• • ing; English 280, The Teaching of Shirley Salsburg, Elva Fuller, Ed he Student Counci'l English; and English 283, Ameri- Morgan, William Griffith, Ted f h fi 11 Now that t o t e nest in the realm of .sm:n .co *eges. h 'tted ·t If b b . can Poetry and Prose. Warkomsky, Al Comer and Jack a-s commi · i se Y uymg a French 101, Elementary French; Powell. th Coach -George Ralston ran into a little pre-season trouble with his trophy for e pennant winners of French 102, Elementary French; - - - - - - - - - - - - - schedule. It seems that t-he date we had originally been set to play th e softball league, it looks as French 103, Intermediate French; Dickinson -College, November 15, at Kingston Stadium, had been listed th ough intramural sports are here French 104, Intermediate French; When You Think of by Ki ngston as t h e day it was to p Iay GAR . A f ter ca II mg . Dic k'mson forts to stay. Thatbe being case, ef- French 204, ,C onversation and Cornshould made the in the future FLOWERS ' it was decided to play the game that night ... The Seminary contest, to correct all the glaring faults position; French 306, The Contemoriginally scheduled for November 22, will either be played at night that have marred the present soft- porary Drama. THINK OF at Kingston Stadium, or that afternoon at Wyoming Seminary's Nesbitt. ball league. GermGean l0~ Ei;~ment~y Stadium. First, there is no president. Nor man.'. · Grman 02 • emlnetnermryed · th · bod 0 f man, erman 103 , iate Now would be a good time for the Wilkes College Lettermen'.s tis eSre a dglovetrhemng Y tr_a!1Y -German; German 104, IntermediO 1 Club to find out how it stands in membership and also to get ready for ype: ·econ Y, · re are no lCla ate German; German 120, Scientific the coming season ... Wilkes College will issue student passes, which u mp1re~. Thd - ebgames are hhaphazarbed- German; German 201, The Classical will be good for all student activities and athletic events, the first 1. Y umpire Y anrone w O c~n Period; German 204, Conversation 112 EAST MAIN STREET, to · •t·ion. PLYMOUTH, PA. wee k of t h e new faII semester. . . Sunday morning quarterbacks pre- mduced th f umpire. d"ff tSometimes, · 'II an d Co mpos1 ree• orth Olll' _ 1 eren men diet that W.ilk.es will go through the coming grid sea-son undefeated., h WI•t ·H'18t ory 99 , H'1s t ory of West ern Member Florist Telegraph . can get by the reportedly powerfrl Army Junior elev.en. ut_mp1reh e s.amhee gfaml History History _provi'd'mg 1t mg w_ en.ever ee se,he~dc e raqtuh1er- , Civilization; f W t c· . . t'100, H'st Delivery Association 1 · th' l C o es ern iv1 iza 10n; 1 ory b e d omg some mg e 'Se, onse- 101, Medieval History; History 104, quently, there were two protests M d E H' t H' tory . k h h h t o ern h t is wee t at, w et er or no t h ey J 107 A uropean . H' tis ory;to is1865; were justified, fell through because H' 't me r ica n A is ?ry H' to ·t t is ory 108, merican is ry t h e prot esters h a d no au th ori Y o smce . H'is t ory 304, H'i,st ory of ; 1865 h h Id t U d th w om t ey cou urn. n er e th .F . p . f th u s · t th p M d e ore1gn o1icy o · e . VICTOR same c1~cums ances e re- e M th t· Elementary 101 team skipped out on two games a ema ics ., DECCA this week and nothing has been Algebra; Mathemati~s 107, College 'd d ' Algebrat; Mathematics 109, Plane COLUMBIA sa1 or one. T • M th t' 115 It is my belief that the money rigono~etry; a ema ics , and Accessories h Commercial Algebra; Mathematics spent to buy a troph y wou1d ave 116 1 t od t· t Stat· t· I Anserved a better purpose if it had •.' n r uc ion . 0 is ica -THE1 heen used to help organize the alys1s; Mathematics ~02, Ana~ic league, and to pay umpires. Many Geo~etry; Mathematics 20?, iffstudents can use a few extra doll- erent1al Calculus; Mathematics 206, 14 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. ars a week, but you can't draw in- Integral Calculus;. Mathe~atics Phone 2-07 40 terest on a trophy. 215, The Mathematics of ~mance and Investment; Mathematics 310, Differential Equations. Mechanical Engineering 205, Mechanisms; Mechanical EngineerWhat did you say you're going to ing 209, Engineering Mechanics. do Music 100, Introduction to MuOn.e week this very night? sic; Music 105, Theory. Well, friends, before you make Philosophy 100, Philosophy of Above is the second place IRC club team which will battle the your plans Life and the World; Philosophy 213, league leading Sad Sack squad on Monday afternoon at 4, on the Kirby Let me set you right. Individual and Social Ethics. Park diamond. General Insurance * * * * Physical Science 100, Study of Left to iright: Front row-Larry Pelish, If; Angelo Pasucci, 2b; the Natural Science. Ed Plesnar, ,ss; Howard Trammel, util. inf.; John Kelly, 3b. Second Walk right up to your calendar Physics 201, General Physics; row---J'ohn Sott, p; Bill Jonathan, c; E'd Kosik, rf; Jim Sheppard, cf; And circle the date in red Narcy Perkowski, util. outf.; Ralph Carey, sf and manager. The date is August the 22nd, Physics 202, General Ph~ics. ,Absent when picture was taken are: Jim Mayock, lb; and William Remember it in your head. !Political Science 103, American Miners Nat'l Bank Bldg. Tomasko, outfielder. * * * * , Government; Political Science 112, No, we're not going to present you State Government; Political Science Wilkea-Barre, Pa. . with a car, I 205, Comparative Government ter team. They blasted starting Or a chicken in every pot, . Psychology 100, General Psycolpitcher Marty Blake freely, gath- N ot even a "ticket for next week's ogy; Psychology 208, Applied Psyering five runs in the first and ten show", cology; Psychology 225, Educationin the second. The Clowns made a Or a brand new house and lot. Intelligence and Its Measurements; good effort in the second when they * * * * Psychology 301, Systematic Psycol- For • • • dented the plate for four runs. It But bel,ieve me, friends, we'll have ogy; Psychology 302, Abnormal Accurate and Dependwas their only good inning. Gallita for you Psychology. a:ble Nationally Famous reli.eved Blake in the second and An affair to open your eyes. Religion 100, History of ReliWatches didn't fair much better. Now just a minute and we'll ex- gions; Religion 107, Biblical LiterBy GEORGE BRODY For the Sad Sacks, Basar; Brenplain ature-Old Testament. For . . . This was the week of surprises nan, and Martin each scored four ,Sociology 100, Introduction to Certified Perfect Diaand upsets-the best week of soft- times. Martin also was the batting The therefores and the whys. * * * * the Study of Society; Sociology mond Rings O' Devoball since th.e Intra-Mural League star with three singles and a home Wha t have the students been beg- 205, Marriage and the Family; Sohad its conception. tion run out of five trips. The Sad Sacks ging for ciology 209, Anthropology; Socioloare now in undisputed possession The past few months or so? gy 210, Makers of Sociology; So- For . . . The surp'r ising Faculty team of first pl.ace. A CABARET PARTY with all the ciology 213, Minority Groups. Up-to-the-minute styles started the upsets by battling the League Standings undefeated and highly favored "woiks" Spanish 101, Elementary Spanin Fine Jewelry Sad Sacks 3 0 Including a swell floor-show. is·h; Spanish 102, E'lementary SpanClowns into four extra innings of Clowns 4 1 * * * • ish; Spanish 103, Intermediate ON . . . torrid play before succumbing 9-7. I. R. C. 3 1 So the Student Council got to work Spanish; Spanish 104, Intermediate But they still handn't lost their Easy Credit at No ExEngineers 1 1 To plan an evening of fun; Spanish; Spanish 204, Conversafighting spirit, and two days later Faculty 2 tra Cost 3 They asked the THESPIANS if tion; Spanish 205, Eighteenth and they again battled into extra inPre-Med 1 2 nings again-st the unbeaten I. R. C. they would see Nineteenth Century Drama; Span- See . . . Dorm 0 3 That things were smoothly run. ish 206, Nineteeth Century Novel. This time they won! The scor,e was Beacon 0 4 7-6. * * * * Polish 101, Elementary Polish; And now the THESPIANS have Polish 103, Intermediate Polish; On the same day the undefeated planned f.or you Polish 200, History of Polish Literand unknown Sad Sacks, the dark Take a chance! A turtle gets no- A CABARET PARTY that's grand ature; Polish '207, History of horses of the league, soundly where till he sticks his neck out. They've even hired for the night Polish Culture. thrashed the unbeaten Clowns in The valley's leading band. Economics 116, Business Corresan. amazing 26-7 rout. This was * • * * · pondence 3. the bigg.~ st upset of the season not It is one of the ironies of life The party's open to students and Polish 208, History of Polish OuJbecause the Clowns were beaten, that when on.e grows tall enough friends ture 2. 75 South i't1ain Street but b.ecause of that score! to reach the jam on the pantry Even refreshments are free Polish 251, Modern Polish LiterWILKES-BARRE It w.as obvious from the first in~ shelf the craving for jam has dis- So set aside that FRIDAY NIGHT ature 2. ning that the Sac~s were the bet- appeared. For one great, gala spree. g:;: RU CH'S Flower Shop RECO·RDS CampUS Record Shop AUGUST 22 I Frank Parkhurst, Inc. I * * Sad Sacks Gain First Place In Intramural Loop I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 August 15th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 August 15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/d96fad2e6b7a33f3c3219b094dc0f618.pdf 4109cade3d6debab9f619fd61a134460 PDF Text Text WILKES COLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Vol. 1., No. 3. FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 1947 ''You Can't Take It With You'' Begins Regional Leader Manuscript To Of CIO Addresses Appear Again Econon1ic Club In September Honor Svstem .I Probablv. Will Be Instituted Performances Given This Week; Will Continue For Two Weeks By EDIE RUDOLPH On Wednesday night, July 30, The second edition of the Manu"You can't create an honor sys- 1947 Chase Theatre opened its SPEAKER A'ITACKS TAFTscript, literary magazin,e of Wilkes tem by a stroke of the pen," said doors to Wilkes College theatreHARTLEY BILL College, will be publish~ in Sep- Mr. George F. Ralston, dean of goers who have been eagerly tem,ber under the sponsorship of the Enlgish department. In this The newly-formed Eronomics Club, under the guidance of Mr. Julius issue, as in the last, the cont,ents Spiro, got under way on July 24 will consist entirely of articles subwhen Mr. Joseph Walsh, regional mitted by the students of this director of the CIO, spoke at its college. first forum. The history of the literary magaMr. Walsh, in his speech, out- zin,e is a very brief one since the lined a few of the main points wrong with the Taft-Hartley Bill first edition appeared in June of this y$r; yet in this short period from labor's viewpoint. Before discussing the bill itself, bhe magazine has proved itself to Mr. Walsh gave a quick 'preview of •b e of literary m,erit. Last spring the rise of labor unions. He told the editors of .t he magazine WP.re of the conditions in the United States between 1924 and 1929 when elected by the student body at the wages went up 5% and profits assembly; the publishing date was spiral,ed to 72 % . He stated that we set; and work was started imm,eare now in the same position as we di·a tely on collecting material. Bewere then and that if the trend ca,use of the cooperation of the continues, we .a re headed for anstudents and the time and eJf ort other depression. Mr. Walsh accused the anti-labor put forth by the editors and adforces in the United States of pro- vis,ers, the Manuscript made its inpagandizing the United States pub- itial appearance in June, right on lic into believing that the passage schedule. At present students ar,e submitof the Taft-Hartley Bill was necessary to curb the pow,er of labor. · ting material for the summer ediMr. Walsh also stated that the tion of the magazine. Some of the propaganda forces have declared articles received are the result of that the Wagner Act is on,e-sided. class room assignments and some This, he said, is nothing more than have been done as independent proprotecting the rabbit from the jects. A box has b,een placed in the hunter. "The labor,er is not only the wage main office of Chase Hall where earner, but he is also the producer material may be placed at any and -consumer", Mr. Walsh said, time during the day. The Manu"and we should always think of script office, on the lower floor of Chase Hall, is open on Monday him as such." from four to five o'clock. The sp,eaker declared that the Literary contributions concernTaft-Hartley Bill is an open invi- ing any subject may be submitted tation to company unionization and to the Manuscript by any Wilkes plays into the hands of hostile em- student. ployers and puts them back into the days of tear gas, riots, Pinkerton Detectives, goonsquads and that the only solution for the whole company spies. The law exempts problem is the complet,e and honemploy,ers from the responsibiliy est treatment of the ,unions by the for his foremen's and other admin- employer and the complete and honi-strators' actions. Under the Taft- est treatment of the employer by Hartley Bill, Mr. Walsh said, the unions ,in other words, for unions must hold two elections and both forc,es to get together and these are not decided by a simple treat each other with complete honmajority of the voters, but by a esty. majority of those eligible to · vote, In a question period aft,er his which is a•g ainst all American trad- speech, Mr. Walsh was asked if by itions ~ politics. Mr. Walsh went going ahead and doing what they on to say that in our 'southern think is right, wouldn't the unions states today, men are elected to be breaking the law? Mr. Walsh adthe congress by that v,ery same mitted that it would be, but that method; He said that that is the the unions would be carrying out reason we have our Rankins, their constitutional rights, and that Co:,c,es, and Bilbos in Congress. The his union would fight until it had a method used in the south is the satisfactory answer. Poll Tax, which allows only a small Mr. Walsh, a native of Wilkesfraction of the entire population of. Barr,e, attended Lafayette College those stat,es 'which have poll taxes and Cornell University. Mr. Walsh to vote. The percentage allowed to started as a copy boy on one of vote is v,ery small, as a matter of the local papers and worked himfact, it is only three per-cent. The self up to the position of city edTaft-Hartley Bill provides that th,e itor, from which post he was electunion shall be responsible for the ed vice~president of the American actions of its members. Mr. Walsh Newspaper Guild. He held this post said that under the Wagner Act, from 1941 until 1946 when he was all actions of the union were appointed Regional Director of the brought up in front of the body and C. I. 0. decided upon by the body and that Mr. Walsh appeared through the then the union was responsible, but courtesy of the E'conomics Club that there is now nothing to pre- which also has planned to present vent an employer from s,ending a management's side of the story in company spy into the union and the near future. In granting percreating a black name for the mission to have Mr. Walsh appear, union, if the union is held respons- it was stipulated that Manageible for his actions. Mr. Walsh said ment's side will be pres,ented. By NORBERT OLSHEFSKI . men, at a meeting of the Honor Committee on Monday, July 28. Mr. Ralston has been working with a student committee whose duty it is to investigat,e and make recommendations to the Student Council concerning the establishment of an honor system at Wilkes. Basing his report from a study of ,extant honor systems, Mr. Ralstoa said that an honor system requires the ultimate in a student, that the most effective factors have their roots in tradition, and that those who break this tradition are expelled. Thus an effective honor system r,equires the ultimate in personality. Mr. Ralston further stated that we are desirous of making for Wilkes College a tradition whereby the democratic way of life will become a vital part of our college It was pointed out that honor systems have had .a toll levied on them sinc,e the war, because of the influx of veterans into our colleges and universities. Such a condition is probably caused by a state of unrest, and a relaxation of ethical codes such as is evident in all our people today. As a result of a late education, veterans have been hurriedly meeting reqiu,ir,ements and have not been obtaining the training needed in intellectual integrity. This training might possibly be received by establishing an honor system. Mr. Ralston also sta ted that an honor system must - evolve. The students must first be enlig.htened, and then gra<lually shown the benefits derived from. an intellectual integrity. Mr. Ralston promised assistance from the ad.ministration, bu:t pointed out that the honor system must come from the students themselves. As a result of investigation (continued on page 3) IRC Speakers Discuss Present Condition of European People Attorney Charles N. Loveland ' and Mr. Jack Coffman, of the University of Texas, were guest speakers of the International Relations Club Forum, whi~h wAs held on Wednesday, July 23. Attorney Loveland, who rec,ently returned from a tour of Europe, gave a report on the activities of the Society of Friends in Europe. He also discussed the condition of the European people. Mr. Coffman gave a history of the .Society of Friends and their activities. Mr. •Coffman also stated that the Society of Friends recently completed negotiations so that several members of that body could enter Soviet Russia. This marks the first time that any society has been able to enter Russia to work as a charitable organization. awaiting the opening of "Y , . ,, ou Cant Take It With ~ou. . The la~ge cast, ~nder the d1rect1on of ~1ss Blandma Foster, has been m rehears~! for. the past . n~onth and ga~,e f1rst-mghters ~ fm1shed production. . The techmcal cre;"I' has been busily at work, and . their effo;ts greatly added to the p,erfect1on of th~ perfor~ance. Performances Will be given every T_u esday, Woonesday and Thursday mght _throughout the first two week~ m August. Th1s semest,er, all students may procure two free tickets. instead of the •U:Sual _one free ticket. All s~udents will be allowed two free tickets. . ~on-students may obta_m r.eservat10~ at 75 cents ( tax 1~clude~) by callmg 3-~149. Reservatt?ns will be held until 8:30, the mght of each performanc,e. ~ou. Can't Take It With ~ou, a h1lanous comedy about a unique fa~ily and their oddities, has been hailed as one of the foremost American comedies. The play is centered around Grandpa Vanderhof, a retired businessman who decided to enjoy life. The role is played by David Jones, who last appeared in The Barrets of Wimpole Street. Grandpa's family is made up of his daiughter Penny Sycamore, her husband Paul, their daughter Alice, and a niece and nephew. H,elen Davidson, who was last seen as a Lady-in-Waiting to Lady Macbeth, portrays the impulsivtl Penny very effectively. Dani.el Williams plays Paul in the same easy manner as he played the sea captafo in Twelfth Night. Paul's and Penny's daughter, Alice. the only sane memb.er of the family, will be enacted alternately by Miriam Golightly and Shirley Salsburg. The role will be in capable hands as both actresses have had experience with that type of role. James Walsh, who has appeared as Fleance in Macbeth, will play the role of Ed, the child-genius in the family. His sister E:ssie, an aspiring ba!Let dancer, will be played by Catherine Stuccio. The aristocratic Kirby family, which acts as a direct contrast to the fun-loving and carefree Sycamores, is introdu.ced to Grandpa's menagarie through Tony Kirby's -amorous pursuit of Alic,e. The role is divided between Sheldon Fried and Edward Morgan, both of whom display a natural ability for the part. Caryl Galow and George Dale enact the roles of the stuffy Kirbys. They give a true and skillfuul interpretation of the wealthy Kirbys. , In addition to Grandpa's immediate family, there are various characters who contribute toward the s,emi-lunacy which prevails over the household. Rheba, the colored maid, and Donald, her boyfriend, contribute their share toward the existing confusion. These roles are colorfully portrayed by Sylvia Roth and Alfred Moskowitz. The family's iceman who came · to dinner and stayed i-s played by Alfred Colmer, and as Mr. De Pinna, he too adds to the gen.era! confusion. Essie's ballet teacher, a boom· R · h t d d · mg uss1an w o ra es ancmg lessons for meals, is played by Harold Rein. As Kolenkhov, a lost member of Russian aristocracy, he introduces the Grand Duchess Olga Katrina to the Sycamores. The Duchess is expertly portrayed by Vye Hunsi. A visiting cast-off actress who contributes nothing toward the much-needed peac,e in the Sycamore home is played by Edie Rudolph. N. A. Perkowski, w.ell known for his work in "The Barrets," is unable to cope with Grandpa as Hendeitson, a f~trated Income Tax Co!Lector. Robert Nolan, Jack Powell, and Eugene Baut play the G-Men who temporarily shatter the make-believe existence of th Sycamores. The following p,eople make up the technical crew: Chief Technician Albin A,ukerland Properties _ Herbert Levy and Eleanor Krvt.~ Construction Manager Joe Sooby Head Bookholder Elva Fuller Assistant Bookhold.er Dorothy Sorber Electrician - Alfred Colmer Stage Manager - Robert Wentz Box Office Manag,er Ralph Hodgson Head Hostess - Helen Davidson Business Manager - Joe Gudaitis Publicity - Caryl Galow Costumes - Lois Mang,el Radio Publicity Alfred Moskowitz Advertising Manager ArnoJ.d N achlis Effects Master Harold Rein I In order to be sure of a good seat, everyone should get his tickets for You Can't Take It With , You immediately. It's a show well worth seeing. No one should miss it! . Language Clubs Will Sponsor Second Fiesta The. language clubs are preparing for anther fiesta which will take place on August 8. The coming fiesta will be headed by the German Club and will be pres,ented in a German atmosphere. A movie of the lif.e of the German composer, Franz Shubert, will be shown and recordings of some of his masterp~e.ces will be played as part of the evening's entertain ment. Mr. Joseph Dud,ek has been ap pointed committee chairman. His committee will select G,erman-style foods which will be served as refr,eshments . �· Fr:day, August 1, 1947 -WILKES BEACON 2 EPITOltlAL STAFF ...,_. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H•enry Anderson Assistant Editor ............. . ................ . ·.· ... Robert Miller Business Manager .................................. Gene Maylock Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer Circulation Manager ..................... .. ..... Richard Greenfield Faculty Reporter • • • • • · • · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Charles Reif Faculty Advisor ............ .. .............. . .. ... Joseph Donnelly Typists-Joe Gudaitis, ELeanor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorbn·. Cartoonist . . ....................... . ...... ..... . . • .. Paul Elvidge Reporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George Miller, Harold Rein, Sylvia Roth, Russe:! Williams, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent Marci. ,fHE IRON CURTAIN Many sbi.:d.ents of Wilkes College , irritated by the ineffit:icncy oi ·,he Student Council, have been urging us to say somethin.0; in print to the Student Council about its organization. We wer.e reluctant to say anything because we felt t hat the r.~cent Council -e .ections might have some influence toward making that group a more efficiently functioning unit. However, t he Council has had an opportunity to demonstrate its abilities in numero us instanc-es during this semester. The results show that it has fallen down on the job. Th.e Council's recent action of cutting the Pre-Medical Club's request,ed budget from $56.00 to $10.00 before passing it was the mistake · · error was one of a senes · that finally aroused us to say somethmg. This of g reat errors made by the Student Council since lat:! last s.emester. In re·, rospect, we should like to list some of the decisions made by the Student Council which have l;een the results of poor judgment. The first of these faulty measures occur.ed during the closing weeks of last semester. At that time this college was invi·, ed by th.e National Student Organization to send two delegates to its convention at Madison, Wisconsin (May 16 issue of Beacon) . The trip expenses of the r.epresentatives were to be paid by th.e Council. Despite ferven t efforts made by Jo-e Savitz, a member of the Student Council, to have this colleg,e represented at t he conv.ention, the Counci l refused to send the delegates to the convention. Yet at the same time, the Council was preparing to appropriat.e $3,000 for a dance, from which it knew it wou ld suffer a terrific loss. Representation at the National Convention wou-ld have brought ____ y aluable _i nformation and needed prestige to this column. Furtgermore, such representation would have created intell.ectual activity among our students. The dance, at best, could bring us an ev.ening of entertainment. We wish to say that despite the fact that th3 dance committee chairmen wrote in the $1500 loss as "balance saved on Ent.erprise", the Council suffered the biggest sing le financial s.et-back in its history. The chairmen apparent1y felt they were entitled to call their loss a saving since they had only lost $1500 of the $3,000 they wer,e authorized to spend. This, however, is odd reasoning. The Council obviously felt it could not afford to sponsor an activity of intellectual scop,e, one which would have cost very little. It was, however, ready and able to lose $1500 on the dance. Now, we understand, the Council is s,ill in the thro.es of finding just wh_a t its financial status is. In the meantim.e, the Council apparently is guarding its budget to the best of its abiliLy. Since the Cind.erella Dance of last semester, we h_a ve had only one dance of any kind. The one dance we had was arranged so carelessly that the Beacon was forced to wait far past its <lead-line in an effot to discover what band was to be engaged for the Friday night affir. When the printer could wait no long.er, the Beacon had to carry its story without th-e name of t he band. On Thursday night, the Council got around to engaging the Bucknellians for t.he danee. No one knew there was ·to be a dance until the Beacon was distribut.ed on Friday. 'Iben no one knew who was to play. The dance story in the newspaper was vague, and we suspect that the vaguenness might have been mistaken by sludents as a reflection on our staff. Needless to say the crowd at the affair was small. Had Wilkes students been accustomed to having dances provided for them on Friday nights, the crowd undoubtedly would have been larg,er. Since no dances had preceeded rthis one, the s~udents prob!lbly f.e lt that Friday night affairs were out of vogue. Even in the days of the most inefficient Student Councils, of which we have had a number, students wer-e able to plan for Friday night activities. But not now! And certainly not tonight ! Is the Council saving for a gigantic affair in September? During a period of eight weeks, the Council has sponsored t wo affairs, one of which was an outing held on Tuesday afternoon, a difficult time for students to do anything but attend classes. The Council provided funds for the language clubs to hoi<l their Fiesta, but was not required to help plan the party. Sponsorship of two affairs in eight we,eks is not a record of which to be proud. The Pre-Medical Club, as previously mentioned, requ.ested $56.00 to pay for trips pertinent to th.e activities of this club and for expenses incurred at meetings. Ed Burtsavage, president of the club, was stunned (and rightly so) when he discov.ered that his club was granted only $10.00. One should compare thi s ·budget proportionately with that of the Thespians, which the Council declared was outrag.eou-s . But the budget was ultimately passed . If one were to compar.e the Pre-lM.ed budget with any oth 2r budget in this ins '. itution, he would find it is practically negligible. The Pre~Medical Club felt that it was being extremely cons.ervative in its request. The Council felt that the •Pre-Med Club was being terribly avaricious. The Council does not want to pay for any trips that the future doctors ever intend to take. Bu,t r.emember, the. Cinderel,a Ba,! was run at a $1500 Josi. Doesn't the Council k~ow that the Pre-Med Club i·s mor.e of an asset to Wilkes ·college ihan any dance? (Poet Harold Rein says so on t his page in heroic couplets). Doesn't the Cotincil r,ealize that trips mad-e by the Pre-Med group help increase the knowiedge of members of that club, that such trips encoura-g.e pre-medical students to enter this college, and that such trips produce publicity which adds prestige to the school? At the same meeting at which the Pre-M.ed Ckb was turned brutally away, the I. R. C. budget of $41.00 was approved. Why was one budget d.enied while another was approved'? Was it because the PreMed Club is not well represented on the Council? Actually there is no reason why th.e I. R. C. -should not be granted its budget. But is the Pre-Med Club less deserving? It might be added that the Beacon requested $100 for awards from the Council. The request was rejected unanimously. The Cou,ncil stated that it will not grant moneta1·y awards to anyon,e. The Council suggested that the request shou,d be submitted which would involve no monetary awards. Perhaps the Co1;ncil is rig ht in making that decision. At any rate, the Beacon is off.ering no complaint. It intends to fo i,Iow the advice of the Council by finding another method of awarding. ·Th.e Council has demonstra ted to the students of Wilkes that it ~ill give little cooperation to activities that try to promote intellectual activity at this college. '!'he Cou-ncil is interested in watching its budget. It has established a false economy. How carelessly "tight-fisted" the Counci-! is! }·or example, at a 1·.ecent Student Council meeting (minut.es printed in Ju,y 18 issu-e) a member of the Council -made a motion that the Council should p1,rchase a !Public Address system. The members stated that a commit,ee had investigated prices of various P. A. systems and that on<! could be obtain,ed for $300. Several thoughtful members of the b ro:.. p suggested that further investigations be made. One of these men:b.ers suggested to the Council that he was certain he could obtain ; the item at a lower price. But the rest of the Council would listen to no such "foolish.ness". It wanted a P. A. system, and it want.e<l it immedia te! y. Th · 1·1cabl e m · th a t t he co II ege h as b.een wit • h· e h as t e 1·•s mexp out such a system for years. Nevertheless, the Council proudly pur chased its new instrument. Now we hear from sources other than members of th.e Council that the sbudent group could have obtained a P. A. system for half the price somewhere else. Some Council members wondered also who d~legated the authority to provide for an investigation committee. The president of the Council, as we and many others understand, do.es not have the authority to appoint anyone to anything without at least calling a special meeting of the Council. · Paying much more than the value of an it.em is bad business. And it is worse to refuse to listen to a fellow member who warns that t he price of an item is too expensive and that it can be obtained elsewhere at a more reasonable rate. As we hav~ l!_~temptetl to point out, the Council has lacked good judgment. The Council shou,ld remember that Wilkes students want better student government, and they intend to have it! INTRAMURAL PROGRAM The Intramural softball program has stimulated more interest among Wilkes students than has any other extra-eurricular activity in the past. Such a plan was J.evised last summer by student:; <>f this college, but it was not until this summer that it was decided to have an intramural program. Almost ev,ery day students are engaging in this activity held at Kirby P.ark. As a result of this program every student has an opportunity to engage in the sports program. Those who ar,e participating in baseball are taking the game and the league seriously. EveryoM is out to win the proposed trophy which is being asked of the Stud.ent Council. The intram,u-r al program should not confine itself to softball. It should envelop football, basketball, wrestling, and those other sports Wilkes will sponsor on an intercollegiate basis. In fact, ,the program should not confine itself to sports. It should include activities such . as debating, oratory, and other activities of an intellectual nature. We hope the softball league will start an .expansive intramural program. JORDAN Est. 1871 Men's Furnishings and Hats of Quality tt 9 West Market Street Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Petition On Olympus The path to the Council of gods was a dread, Wher,e mortals were very reluctant to tread. But nevertheless they followed the road, Thos.e planning to revere Hip.pocrate's code. They spake not as gods, but as men who live : "Oh, Council immortal, unto us give, Small siums of gold for our great ne.ed, That our hunger for knowledge we may feed Softball Loop In Full Swing The IRC Club took its second 3traigh t victory when it hammered out an easy 19 0 v1'cto1·y ove1' the Dormitory team. In winning his second victory John 'Sodt yi.eld-ed only six hits and one extra base blow. Only one Dorm man reached third. The big bats of the IRC drove in runs in ,every inning. Every man hit. Pleasnar had four hits while Mayock hit two doubles, John Kelly hammered a double and a tripl.e, a nd Jim Sheppa rd hit a tripl,e. The Clowns won · their third straight game when they beat the Pr.e-Med Club 10-2. The Pre-Meds scored two in the first on a round tripper by Glowacki, but were Ull.7. able to tally thereafter. The ·Clowns displayed more of their hitting power by pounding extra ba-se blows. "Moose" Galita, · Clown catcher, drove a homer over th.e left field wall in the fifth. The game marked the third time that Marty Blake has issued seven hits this season. The Clowns won th.eir second vietory over the untied and unprac. ticed Beacon team by a 19-3 score. i The Clowns, aided by numerous · B_ea~on errors, put on a powerful h1ttmg . attack to make a rout of th e tilt. Beacon Loses in Tenth Th.e Beacon outfit with the benefit of one game's experience under its belt lost a close game to th,~ Faculty nine by a score of 9-7. The Beacon had a 5-2 lead until the ninth when th.e faculty gathered four runs to go ahead 6-5, but the determined Beacon lads tied it up in the last of th.e seventh with two out . The game then went into extra innings. In the ninth Tom Moran in crossing homeplate bump.ed into catcher Ralston of the Fac-ulty nine who dropped -the ·bal-1. -'-Fneumpire called Moran out on interference, but the Beacon players contested that Moran was safe in that the catcher must hold the ball. The Faculty scored 3 in the tenth while the Beiicon t.eam could score only one thus ending the game. The IRC went into extra inning-s to overtake the Pre-Med Sq,u-ad 5-4. In the last of the ninth with one out, John Kelly of the lRC batted in the winning run. Kelly also homered in th.e first with one on base. The Pre-Meds tied up the score in their half of the seventh when they pushed three runs across the plate. But they wer.e unable to produce in the extra frames. . The CLOWNS take on two of . the best softball nines in this part of the state next week pl_a ying the · Wilkes Barre ,Police Department on Thursday and the Tom Taylor agWith tracels that will open our in- gregation on Sunday in Athletic quiring minds. Park, Scranton. To m.edical practice of various LEAGUE STANDINGS: kinds." w L "Nay, foolish mortals, we hear you Clowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0 not" IRC ................. 2 0 The god; did answer fierce and hot, Sad Sacks . ... ... .. . .·. 1 0 0 We favor Dionysus, the rev,eler of Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Pre-Med . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 old, 2 To him for dancing goes Olll' gold. Engineers . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 2 He wishes to bring fair Orpheus 'Dorm : .... . ...... .. . 0 to play, . HONOR SYSTEM That we may dance from night 'til day. f continued from pa~e 1) Expensive · is Orpheus wh.en he into the m.ethods of contemporary plays for a dance; To get gold from us who haven't a institutions, the committee has found that complete · power is chance. granted to an Honor Council. This Should we dispens.e with our fun council is composed of class repre·a nd mirth sentatives, usually elected by th.e Beca,u,se Y,OU would like to ex- student body. The decision of the pl ore the earth?" honor council in most colleges are final. Thus spake the gods and thunder Mr. Farrell asked for opinions did sound, of the committee on the adoption As they laughed at the fools who of some sort of an honor system. would travel around The committee submitted a favorTo seek the knowledge of medical able vote. It was then decided that the system set up by the lore, When for dancing the gold was committee be an elected group who miust meet certain requirene.eded much more. mrits as will be specified by the Harold Rein committee at a later date. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 August 1st Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 August 1 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/f641fb35e77982e606368ef07e60cc2b.pdf a08eb01de8ae7deb24b011de2f474099 PDF Text Text WILKES OOLLEGE, WILKES-BARRE, PA. Vol. 1. No. 2. .FRJiDAY, JULY 18, 1947 Wilkes Holds Sport Dance To-Night College Outing To Be Held Tuesday First Dance of Summer Semester Will Take Place Tonight in PCH Council Stages Outing Tuesday \. An outing will •be held by the Student Council of Wilkes Colleg.e on Tuesday, July 22, at Andy's Grove, Mountain Top. Andy's Grove, a private park, will be taken ov.e r by Wilkes students for a complete day of swimming, volleyball, baseball, and dancing. Music for dancing will be · provided by a juk.e box. Lunch will be served from five to six-thirty, but there will be plen- . ty of activity to warrant coming ,early and spending all day. The park opens at eight in the morn-mg. Buses will be provided for those .st,udents who are unabl.e to go there by automobile. Students who will travel by buses can board them in front of Chas.e Hall at 1 :30, 3 :30 ~ .and 5 :30. For those students who are g9ing by private car, the following., instructions will help you find the park: To go to Andy's Grove, take thll Wilkes-Barre-Hazleton Highway to Mountain Top (approximately 8 miles). At the triangle, turn right and follow the road for two miles. The Grove is on the right side. Students can pick up their tickets .for the outing at the Cool.ege bookstore. The first dance of any kind •:!Ver The Bucknellians may play if held at this institution sinc.e it be- not engaged elsewhere. Th,e Council came Wilkes College will be pre- has had difficulty in getting in consented tonight. . . tact with the orchestra l~ader. In The Student Co1;nc1l will present \ any event a good band will be enthis, the first danc,e of the summer gaged for the affair. semest~r tonight at the PresbytAffairs of this kind have always erian Church House, scene of many h.een well attended. Thus ample pr.evious dances held by this coi- arrangemests have been made to lege. accommodate a large crowd. The affair, which will be a sport Refreshments will be served dance, will take plac.~ from 9 to 12. throughout the evening. The Sport The Council promises an orchestra Dance, as always, will be entirely which will provid.e good dance free .to Wilkes students and their music for Wilkes Students. friends. J Theatre 'Group Set Play Date For July 30th Members of French skit ,p resented at the recent Spa.nish Fiesta: Joe Savitz, Miriam Golightly, and Mark Davidoff. FIESTA HELD BY LANGUAGE CLUBS, A GREAT SU'.CCESS OR--Jt1ly 30, 1947 at · 8:45 P. M. th.~ curtain will "go up" on the Chase Theatre stage. On that night The language department again Again. Next, the picbures taken the Thespians of Wilkes College set a precedent for college activi- on the Cuban Trip last Spring were will present their first performance tis with its Fiesta held on the . shown. Everyone enjoyed this of "You Can't Take It With You". campus lawn recently. The French, colorful account of the jaunt to Performances will then be con1 German, and Spanish Clubs always Havana, especially those fortun- tinued the first three weeks in ready to try something new, at- ate students who app~ared in th.e August in order to accommodate t.~mpted an outdoor entertainment picture. the large number of students and including moving pictures, skits, Following the showing of 'Wings fri.ends of Wilkes College who aland refreshments. An indication Over Latin America, a techni- ways look forward to the Chase of the success of their attempt is color trav.e logue, refreshments Theatre Productions with eagereasily found in th.e large number were served in the Chase recep- ness. of sl udents who attended, filling tion room. After int.ermission, the Non-students may obtain rethe seating arena to overflowing. German part of the progrom :i'ea- serw~d seats for the play at 90 Th.,i program,' which was held tured the Berlin symphony and I cents, tax included. Reservation:; on the lawn beside the Chase chorus in excerpts from V.'lrcli's will be held un:il 8:00 P. M. Protheatre, opened with greetings to opera Aida. Finally, Bob Hope in I visions will b.'l made for st,Jdents ,he audience from students of eacr Going Spa'1;sh showed our Mexi- to ·obtain tickets without charge. of the language sections. This was can neighbors in a frivolous mu,.,cl . No one should miss this opporfollowed by a skit in which Mor- The program was closed with tb I tFnity to see one of the most hilris Jos,eph, Joseph Savitz, Mark Star Spangled Banner. , arious America:1 comedbs ever Davidoff, and Miriam Golightly Because of the success of th.~ ·written! displayed their best conversational garden festival, the language ,:'-~"'rench. partment is going to inau; ,;ratc 1 The moving pictures, opera~ed a series o_f shows !o 1:,e he!d on Fri- ~ UCI(Ile by G.eorge Monegas, began with ciay evenmgs begmmng August 1. . a short feature on the French na- i This will include foreign films :is tional anthem, the Marseilles and well as som.e of our American 1 O the Fr,'lnch film, Seeing Paris classics. I Plans Continue For Puerto Rico Christmas Jaunt I Although five months away, th.e air trip to Puerto Rico which will be sponsored by the Spanish Club has already aroused considerable int.erest. "Mas O Menos", the Spanish Club, has received payment from two students for the eight day trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico in December, while many others have indicated a desire to make the trip. Students who are interested in the trip still have five months to get $225 together to cover the entire A meeting of the accounting cost of the trip, including tips. students was held on July 15th. Miss Silseth, head of the Wilkes . Spanish Department, announced , The purpos.e of t~~. m.~eti_ng.. _w_a ~~~ that if 40 students signed up for form an Accountmg Forum. Mr. the trip to San Juan, a private , Joseph Farrell was installed as plane could be secured. At present, acting chairman until such a time Miss Shirley Robzen and Miss Jo- when elections for permanent officann Brook are the two who .. have ers can be held. paid in full for the trip. More stuThe aim of this organization is dents are expressing their desire to bring to the students the practo go daily. tical side of accounting before they The trip is open to aU Wilkes are graduated · from college. . In College students. -- Th.e flight will ord.er to fulfil this aim the Forum start at Wilkes-Barre and two intends to engage several indivitwo m·eals will be served aboard duals from local business estabth.e plane going to San Juan and lishments as speakers to appear returning. Private cars and regis- before the Forum. tered lecturers and guides will be These peopl~ will illustrate to waiting -~t- all stops to escort the the students just how the theories students around. In San Juan stu- learned in the classrooms are apdents of the University of Puerto plied In the business world. After Rico will act as escorts for .the .tl).e .. s-peak1rs cover their prepared group. topics, the students· will l).ave an I I; B 11•1ans Add ITh fee Men f · Band During th.e past few weeks the Bucknellians, dance band composed almost exclusively of Wilkes College sbuden.ts, has h.een enlarged as a part of its progressive movement to go to the top of collegiate opportunity to ask the speakers orchestra circles. Reese Pelton, questions and to clear up any leadP.r and arranger for the orchpoint in dot,bt. estra, has announced the return of The proposed program also in- Charles Gittins to the first trumpet eludes two ext.ended field trips-1 position and the addition of a third one to the IBM inrtitution in Endi- trumpet, fourth sax, and string cott, N. Y., and one to the Harring-, bass players. ton Dairy in Scranton. The Forum This new thirteen piece orchestra also will visit the accounting de- played its first engagement on partments of local business organ- July 4th at Eurana Park, Weatherizations. ' ly, Pa. On that afternoon the orThe purpose of those trips will chestra gave an hour concert in be to acquaint the s \ud,ents with th.e band shell of the park before the latest developments in mech- a huge crowd. Included on the proanical accounting aids and to fam- gram was the introduction of a iliariz.e the interesteJ students with new novelty, "Birth of a Band". A the functioning of actual account- contract with the park calls for ing departments. a series of Friday concerts and Mr. Manley and Mr. Laggan, the dances. Among other contracts fac,ulty advisors for the Aseount- signed recently was one for a ing Forum, suggest that all stu- seri.es of dances sponsored by the dents who int.end to pursue ac- Lake Nuangola Association to becounting after graduation should . gin July 19. Other engagements attend the meeting. I may take the band to Bucknell Uni- Accounting Department Organizes College Accounting Forum j IRC Club Will Hold Forums July 18 and 23 The Marshall Plan for- the Ecohoinic Recovery of Europe was the subject of a meeting held on Friday Evening, July 11, by the International Relations Club of Wilkes College. · It was noted that the Soviet Union did not disapprove of the plan in general; the method of administration seemed to be the obstacle. There was little debate on 't he measure, since the memh.ers felt that "helping those who help th-~mselves" is a good policy. · At this meeting, it was decided to place a softball team in the Wilkes-College intramural league. Ralph Carey was elected manager. On Friday Evening, July 18, Dr. Vujica of the Wilk.es-College :faculty will speak. Dr. Vujica has recently arrived from :f:urope, where he studied and lat.'lr -~aught at the universities in Yugoslavia and Germany. His remarks on "Sov:-'lt influence on Satellite Countries'' should prove timely and interesting. . · · Jack Coffman of Georgetown, Texas, and Robert Warman of Ohio State University will . speak at a forum of the International Relations Club, Tuesday Evening, July 23. Both are attending the International Institute, sponsored by the Society of Friends, at Colgate University. The topic for the forum will be "The American Foreign Policy" with special emphasis upon American and Soviet relations. •"United Nations and Worlcl Government"; "Relief and Reconstruction"; "International · Racial and Cult Understandings " ; , " Disarmament, Conscription, and Atomic Energy" as well as other correlated subjects will be included in the discussion. William Tomusko is president of the Intenational Relations Club. Professor Hugo V. Mailey, of the Wilkes Coll.ege faculty, is the club adviser. versity, Lafayette College, and Keystone Col!,ege,,It iii the orchestra's sincere desire to make their theme, "Deep Purple" signify the best of music for dancing and listening pleasure. �Friday, July 18, 1947 WILKES BEACON 2 I r,. . · Mr. Riley assumed the ·c hair, and made a resolution to authorize M~. MoTris and Kersteen to sign checks of the Student Activities Fund under the new •Colleg,e name. Mr. Carey made this resolution a motion. It was seconded by Mr. Davis, and u11animously carri.ed. The next student council meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 22 1947, at 12:00 noon in Chase L~ung.e. Motion for adjoonrment was made by Mr. Carey, seconded by .Mr. Evans, and carried. Respectfully suLmitted, J. V. Pring]~, s .e cretary. · e:·port·s· ~r:e:.ee:~~ ~:~ R'·e·i•n·.R ~!f~e;o~~ as::~~ ery. At first I was disco~sol~te, but when I went to the office the next morning my editor told me EDITORIAL STAFF Last week I was afflicted with it was "National Be Cheerful Day," Editor ........................................... Henry -A nderson that dreaded disea·se, deadlinitis, so I sent ·a congratulatory teleand to make matters worse_, I gram to my wife's suitor, who was, Assistant Editor ....................... ..... ........ Robert Miller couldn't get a story idea. I searched by fhe way, my beSt frie nd · 1 i:net Business Manager .................................. Gene Maylock . him on "Make A Buddy Day." diligently through my vast hbrary, My work finally proved to be Art Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer but my volumes of comic books, i too much for _me. I took ill f~om Circulation Manager ............ , • • • • • • • • · • • • • • • Richard Greenfield Spicy Detectives, and The Camp- worry, confus10n, ~nd frust7at1on, fire Girl's Adventures failed to but I was saved m the nick of Charles Reif Faculty Reporter .................................... supply me with a germ of a crea- time by "National Visit Your Famtive thought. ily Doctor For A Complete CheckFaculty Advisor ........... • • • • • • • • • • • • • · · · · · · · · · · J ~seph Donnelly I was leafing through my favor- up Week." Typists-Joe Gudaitis, Eleanor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. ite book Torn Swift and His Gin My doctor told me that I should Mill as' a last resort, . when I take a long trip or, I would have Cartoonist .......................................... Paul Elvidge fou~d a worn letter amongst th.'.;! a nervous collapse. However, that Reporters-Robert Mikulewicz, Nelson Nelson, George ~filler, Harold pages. It was from Qwert Yuiop, was imp~ssible to,,do as "T_ak.e ~ Rein Sylvia Roth Russell Williams, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, a very dear friend of mine. The Long Trip Week was still six letter was dated October 14, 1940. months away. ~ got along someCar;! Galow, Cl;yton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent Marci. It was addressed from "The Rest- how 1by taking aspirins on "Naat-Last-Sanitarium" on the Iber- tional Use Aspirin Week,'' but my ian Peninsula. nervous collapse wasn't long wardment by Mr. Templeton, seconded A STICK, A BOX, AND A BOARD The lett.er can serve as a warn- ed off. Ironically enough, my by Mr. Perkowski, and carried. ---ing to all would-be journalists. It breakdown came on "National One of the finest musical organ- reads as follows: Take It Easy Week." The meeting was opened by the izations to come out of Wyoming Dear Souse, (He really meant to The rest of my stor? is told by president, Mr. Riley. All members Valley is Bill Stolfi and his trio. say Louse. His spelling was always the Jett.er-head on this note. As were present with the exception of The trio consists of Leo Kaminski bad) you see, I am resting peacefully in Miss Roth and Mr. Savitz. on clarinet (th.e stick), Joe BedI r,eceived your letter last year quiet, beautiful surroundings. I Th Economics Club petition for narik on guitar (the box), and Bill and I wondered why. Now that have formed an organization to recognition was presented. Motion Stolfi on piano (the board).. I'm resting, I have plenty of time combat the cause of my dow_nfall, The meeting was opened by the made by Mr. Templeton to recogEach of these musicians is a to write so I will renew our cor- and I have been elected president. president, Mr. Riley. Roll call was nize the club was seconded by Mr. master in his own right. Leo was respond~nce and answer the ques- A_s I am _the only member, 1:m -~h.e taken. Members absent were Mr. Pringle, and unanimously carried. formerly with Bob Chester and tions you asked. v1ce-pres1dent too. My organization Burtsavage, Mr. Farrel, Mr. Davis, A report was made by Mr. E,ivans Clyd,e Lucas. Joe has been affiliWhen we were in Ma Hartley's is the sponsor of "National Be Kind and Mr. Konchuba. As this was on the school outing to be held on ated with radio station WBRE and School for Wayward Boys I re- · To The ·Reporters Who Write Mr. 'Konchuba's fourth absence, Tuesday, July 22, 1947, at Andy's now has his own ork on radio peatedly told you that I wanted About National Observances And Mr. Perkowski made a motion Grove. The committee is as fol- station WHWL. Bill has been af- to work for a newspaper. Rem.em- Put A Stop To Them Week." that Mr. Konchuba be· dismissed l:>ws: Mr. Davies, refreshments; filia:ted with various outfits. her the passion I had for writing? I've got to close now as the according to the Constitution, sec- Mr. Carey, transportation; Mr. Most of the terrific arrange- Well, my wish was finally granted lights are going out. It's "National onded by Mr. Evans. Secret ballot Pringle, publicity. The outing is ments are kuock,ed out by Bill. when I got a job as a r.eporter ·on • Conserve Light Bulbs Day." was taken to dismiss Mr. Konchu- open to all students and faculty. Many of his numbers are written the Knoxville Gnues. Because ,-Of Nationally and weakly yours, ha. Mr. Carey and Maylock acted !Mimeographed free tickets can be in concert keys. His music scores my writing proficiency I was as. Qwerti_e. as tellers. Result was 8 to 2 for obtained at the bookstore through- I look like ~ mass ?f.. black spots. signed to .a special feature .deWh,en I finished readmg the a aisniissal. Mr. Kosik maae a mo- out this week. In this writer's opm1on, th,e most partment, and my duties consisted above letter I was deeply touche?. tion to elect Miss Roth, the next Mr. Farrell made a report on the terrific arrangement this organ- of writing about special national I shed many manly tears over this highest nominee, to fill the vacan- Honor Council, suggesting it be ization has is "Body and Soul." holidays and observances. You lost-member of the Fourth Estatp,. cy, seconded by Mr. Perkowski. An carri.ed on like other schools, where It is questionable just what know, such as Mother's Day, etc.? I decided that th.e least I could do op,en vote was held and result was the Honor Council d.erive their caused this trio to be heard on the Well, it was a good job and was to answer his. letter. I felt 8 to 2 for Miss Roth's election. power from the Student Council, lips of music lov,ers throughout everything was going okay until that he must be m rn~ed of ~ Mr. Savitz appointed the follow- with the guidance of th,e Adminis- this valley. Without a doubt, these the country went :obser.vance friendly letter, but I waited until ing members on the Appropriations tration. Future meetings 'will be men are fine musicians with plenty happy. Someone in congress got Monday to write, as that day began Committee: Messrs, Evans, Car,ey, held by Mr. Farrel. of experience. If I were asked to up and suggested having a Grand- "National Write A Letter To A Pringle, Kosik, Davis, Templeton, Mr. Farrel sugg.ested the Stti.-1 expatiate on the subject, I would mother's Day and .a Second Co:.1sin Friend Week". Rhein, Kocher, and Miss Rhuea dent Council purchase a Plublic giv<.? the followin_g answer. Bill Day, and oddly enough, they pass-------Williams, and Miss Carolyn Jones. Address System to be used in the fills as many r.equests as he pos- ed. I got through that crisis alDISCARDED LADY Mr. Car,ey made the motion to ac- social and educational functions of sibly can. However, he will not right, but then they came out with • ____ ' cept these members, and was sec- th,e school. This PA system would fill a request if he does not have "National Keep It Quiet In Your Th,us ever?- City Area W ee k .,, E veryone was Oh, tho' her eyes w,'i!re blue and on d e d b y May Ioc k . be the property of t h e Counc1·1 . Mr. an arrangemen t . · pay l ed weII . B1II so busy keeping everyone else hair was fair, Recommendation was m ad e t o Farrel reported that a committee thing he plays 1s Mr. Evans by Mr. Perkowski to in- had investigated prices at several fully realizes that the critics look quiet, the assault and battery rate And all of beauty dwelt upon her vestigate a free dance sponsored stores, and a complete set could be for "clinkeris". If he has th,e music rose 200%. face, by the Musicians' Union. purchased for $300.00. Discussion in front of his men, they can do it Then someone originated "NaRequisition of $30.00 for the followed on this point. Mr. Davis justice. But by ad libing through tional Patronize Your Cafeteria And tho' there were no wrinkled Spanish Club Fiesta was submit- made a motion to tabLe the request a number anything can happen. To Week." Unfortunately, someone signs of care ted. Mr. Davies made a motion to until a further investigation of the this day I have yet to hear any ele started "National Enjoy Home On her smooth brow, and only fluid accept the requisition, which was prices could be obtained, seconded lov,er of music complain about a Cooking Week" at the same time. grace seconded by Mr. Templeton and un- by Mr. Car,ey. An open vote was "clinker" or a bad rendition of a This caused much confusion, and animously carried. held with result of 8 to 4 against song by this trio. after a weeks vacation· I was Was found in ev'ry movement that A. petition for recognition by tM the tabling of the request. Mr. Looking at this dynamic trio, I strong enough to go back to work, she made, Psycology Club was read by Mr. Farrel then made a motion to ob- gathered that Bill realizes that only to b.e confronted with "NaEvans. Motion made to accept this tain an appropriation to purchas<i appearance and showmanship p~y tional Be Good To Your Landlady There was a lack-a shar,p discordclub .b y Mr. Savitz, was seconded the system for $300.00. The motion off. The members of the trio As She May Be Someone's Mother ant note, by Mr. Maylock, and was unanim- was seconded by Mr. Davies. An always look as though they just Week." That nullified her beauty, made it ously carried. open vote was held with the result stepped out of a band box. Believe I fo-:ind that I had to be extrem,JMr. : Savitz presented the Ath- of 9 to 3 to purchase the set. , me, appearanc,e is as important as Jy careful, because at one time I fade, letic Budget of $4,610.00. Mr. RalsGeneral discussion then ensued music. A sloppily dressed music- nearly lost my job for taking a And thr,ew a curse into her very ton, Athletic Director, attended the on the Athletic Budget. Mr. Riley ian is certainly no asset to a taxi to work during "National Use throat. meeting, and answered pertinent sug.g ested the Athletic Budget of musical organization. Showman- The Trolley Cars Week." One of questions concerning the budget. $4,610.00 be approved with the sti- ship also pays off. Bill always my readers had seen me and had She was a summer sky without a General discussion ensued on this pulation that this amo.u nt would ·be has a smile or a soft "hello" for reported me to the Chamber of sun, point, with various suggestions be- paid from the fall semester's ap- a late arrival at the club. He lights Commerce. A lovely frame that held no matching offered by members of the propriation, since nearly all ath- a cigarette with a candle and reMy life came to be regulated by ing scene, council. Mr. Riley suggested the letic activities occur then. Any marks "Hum, just like the Three I the National Manufacturer's AssoA,ppropriation Committee investi- e:x;penditure made by the athletics Suns do at the Circus Lounge." ciation and their whims. I didn't She was a thing to pity and to gate this budget and ;:;ubmit a ·re- • during the summer term could be Witty remarks fill the air a g-o<'d dare eat ·ap,ples in "Banana W.eek," shun, port to the Council. taken from the general fund and deal of the time. nor drink coffee during "Drink Mr. Riley then suggested the in- later reimbursed by the Student Little more can ·be said about More Milk Week." On "Arbor Day" For this it was made her a throneless queen. stitution of a flower fund of $25.00 Activity fund. This suggestion was this outstanding trio. I should like I planted a tree, on "Flying to be used for death or other cir- made a motion by Mr. Davies, and to make a prediction. If this -or- .Saucer Day" I threw saucers out She offered precious gems when I cumstances, with the stipulation second,ed by Mr. Farrel. A roll call ganization sticks together, th.ey of my hotel window, and on "Conasked breadthat the Treasurer could automat- vote was taken: will undoubtedly reach the top. serve Fat I)ay" I used the elevator I ran to leave her, for her soul was ically replenish it. Mr. Templt!ton Against: '!'hey have the ability and the am- instead of the stairs. dead. made the motion that the Hower Carey, Davis, Perkowski,, May- bition. I bat the breeze with Leo Even my family was influenc.:id fund be accepted, seconded by Mr. lock, Kosik, TempLeton. in Master's Coffee Shop and he by my work. On "See Amer:ca , -R. T: Mikulewicz Pringle, and unanimously carrieri. For : talks about music; I meet Bill in Motion was made for adjournRiley, Evans, Pringle, Farrel, a local music store and he talks Burtsavage, Davies. about music; I talk to Joe in a Tlie motion for this budget was clu,b •a nd h,e talks about music. not carried, but was a tie. They live music. Mr. Evans then took the chair, The pathway leading to the top and Mr. Riley made a motion that is a long and hard one. Those who the Thespian Budget of $1,676.00 have the pers.everence will reach less last semester's deficit $476.26 their goal. Often money is overCompliments making a total of $1,199.74 be ap- looked and experience is the musicof proved, seconded by Mr. Pringle, ian's only want. I recall one New and roll call vote taken: Year's Eve when Leo and I worked Against: for four dollars; I can assure you, Davis, Mayloc-k, Carey. a New Year's pay would exceed For: four dollars by far today. These Riley, Pringle, Evans, , Farrel fe;Ilows 'have all the experience Davies, --Kosik, Perkowski, Burt- they need now and are on their savage. way. Don't be surprised if you Motion carried and budget ap- hear big things from this talented : __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ , . proved 8 to 8. group of fellows in the near future. · A Musical Tour With Bloomburg Student Council Presents Minutes of Recent Meetings I * * * KNIFFEN * * * 1 , . .• �Friday, July 18, 1947 ALU,MNI NEWS Prof. Feelzwell 1 Puts The Heat On Summer Students brows took .its well mascaraed course in a relatively undisturbed fashion until s,everal of the students were lulled into somnolence. Their departure to the realm of Mor,phe,Js neither disturbed nor was noted by Feelzwell until some gentleman with ventriloquilic capacities began to snore. Unable to determine which of the sleeping scholars was audibly inhaling and exhaling Feelzwell attempted to ignore the disturbance. However, as th,e sounds changed from the putt putt of an outboard motor to the roar of a PT boat Feelzwell himself inhaled deeply and .emitted a deafening roar which blasted the eyebrows from the students in the second row (no one .ever sits in the front row). From then until the end of the lecture all went well. Half of ·i;he class had be.en so startled by the professor's yodel that they had the jitters. The other half which had been awakened managed to remain thus until the finish. As the professor lowered his voice, indicating that he was almost through with the .eyebrows, there was a sla,p ping of notebooks being closed accompanied by a s·huff!ing of feet as the seekers after knowledge herded toward th door, migrating to greener pastur,e s of learning. , ff.A.WHITEMAN· 3 WLLKES BEACON Library Receives More Books . The following peopLe who attended Bucknell University Junior ColKeesing, F. M., Native . Peoples lege wer.e grad•u-ated in June from of th.e Pacific, 1945. Bucknell University: John H. Jones Morley, S. G., Ancient Maya, (A. B. in Matlhematics), Shirley Stookey (B. s. in Education), FloHerkhimer V. Feelzwe!l, Pro194~. r,ence Jones (A. B. in English) , Eli- fessor of Exterior Decorating en!Muirhead, Y. H., Platonic Tradizabeth Marlint (B. s. in Commerce tered the lecture room at 9:59 a. tion, 1931. and Finance), Alberta Novick (B. m. EDST. H.e would have entered Weideureich, F ., Apes, Giants s. in E..ducation), J•me Search (A. earlier had not the instructor 5n and Man, 1946. B. in Spanish), Jean ,Steele. (B. s. the preceeding class held the stuHarris, J., Banting's Miracle, in Education), Arnold Sullum (A. dents until 9 :58. Trailing after 1946. B. in Social Science), Harvey Trac- Professor Feelzwell the various stuMises, L., Omnipresent Governtenberg (A. B. in Social Science), dents who had accumulated at the Joseph Moskowitz (B. s. in Chem- door enter.:-d the lecture room with ment, 1944. ical Engineering), Ruth Douglass all the eagerness of stludents who Maciutosh, D. C., Religious R.eal(B. S. in Education), Alphonse m,Jst listen to fifty minutes of ism, 1931. Dervim;s (B. S. in Biology), Albert F.3e!zwellian prattle. Frank, P. H., Giustein, His Life Borsos (B. S. in Civil EngineerWilkes students are more interand Times, 1947. ing). ested in what they ar.e inside -;,han Martin, P. S., Indians Before Doris Smith, who was graduated iwhat they may display outside. xColumbus, 1947. from Buckn.ell University Junior At Wilkes it's brains 2 to 1. Bush, D., Mythology, Romantic College in 1946, is employed as a As the second hand of his s,econd Tradition, 1937. laborator y technician at the Nes- hand wateh marked 10 :02, Prof. H,eilferin, Trade of Nations, 1946. bitt Memorial Hospital, Kingston. Feelzwell began his discourse on Communist lnternatonal BlueIn February 1947 Robert Shrat.er th,e evolution of the eyebrow from print for Conquest, 1946. received the degree of B. S. )in a lowly hirsute supra - orbital Mechanical Engineering from Buck- growth to something more elevatKant, T., Religion Within the nell University. ed. The words of his third paraLimits of Reason, 1934. Morris Altman was graduated in graph wer,e completely drowned Ash, T. H., E..'a st River, 1946. February 1947 from Bucknell Uni- out by the entrance of Aloysius Westinghouse, Sci,ence, Life in versity with an A, B. degree in Quince O'Rourke, C and F major, the World, 1946. Sociology. At Buckne.U- he was act- who, like the lady who wanted the Kefler, T. S., Contemporary Reliive in the Inter.natii>nal Relations threecent stamp from the middle of g ic,,.1s Thought, 1941. Club, Sociology Club, a.nd Intra- the whole sheet of stamps, ',JrO- I I ceeded cross country to the 1110st 1 Pupin, R. K., From Immigrant to mural s.p orts, inaccessible chair in the room. Inventor, 1945. ElLen Badger of Jermyn, Pa., Having had an interrupted \· Lowie, R. Introduction to Culwas graduateq in June from Buck- childhood Feelzwell took the loud • tural Anthopology, 1940. nell University. $he was a member •entrance of O'Rourke calmly and B,ergson, H. L., Two Sources of of the Kappa Delta sorority. She continued his monotonic musing. . P.y Robert Miknlf' wicz Mortality, 1935. was active in the Cap and Dagger, No sooner had he started than Sociology Club, the Booster Club, the school bells rang, marking t he From time t o tinw · 'h -~ BEACON Swain, Y. 0., Rumbo a Mexico, and the Women's Gl.ee Club. warning for the las t class. Tne will carry reviews of ou i:standing 1942. Richard C. Bantle is continuing fact that everyone miss,o.,d two films . Hughes, E. C., French Canada in school this summer at Bucknell complete iparagra,phs d,uring the "Henry V", by William Shakes- Transition, 1943. University. He will be graduated tintinnabulary competition both- p.eare, a two cities film in techniBierce, A., Collected Writings, in A,ugust. H.e is living in Bucknell er,sd no one since Feelzwell talks color, is presented by the Theatre village with his wife, the .former so rapidly one cannot take notes Guild, released through Unit,ed 1946. Steiner, L. R., Where Do People Beverly Seaman, and their <laugh- anyway. Artists, and produced and directed ter. A truck rumbled by in the street by Laurence Oliver. The players Take Their Troubles, 1945. Walsh, G., Cucutos Criollos, 1941. Edward Myers, Stewart Hetting. outsid.e and an impatient woman are Laurence Olivier, Renee Ashand Doris Raub are all attending driver tooted her horn to help the erson, Felix Aylmer, Esmond Sharble, C. L. Occupational InBucknell University for the sum- truck move faster. Feelz.wll paus- Knight, Lee Genn, Robert Newton, formation, 1946. mer term. ed momentarily as the building vib- Leslie Banks, Harcourt Williams, Brogen, D., The American CharBarian Brown. Jean Lampert, rated audibly in cadence with the Robert Helpman and Max Adrian. acter, 1944. Virginia Lewis, Jean Dey, Lois receding vehicle, then began upon The English motion picture verOnons, 0 . K., Shakespeare GlossWalsh, Francine Ringler, Mildred the left ey.ebrow as related to the .s ion of William Shakespear,e's play Gruner and Margaret Hughes will curvature of eyelashes. "Henry V'', is truly a work of art. ary, 1919. Sandburg, C., The American all continue their studies in th.e The various other class bells In this fiLm the movie public may fall at Bucknell University. dutifully indicated the passing of see what can be accomplished when Songbag, 1937. the classes for the hour just fin- the people concerned giv,e their Heilbrunn, L., Outline of PsyRu th Douglas a nd Betty Marli- ished .and the commencement of best. The film is also an example chology, 1943. no, graduates of Bucknell Univer- th.e new class hour. A multitude of what th,e motion picture indusFuller, B., History of Philosophy, sity, aT,e bo th employed in th e off- of students whose l,e cture had try is capable of doing once it 1945. ice here at the college. been conducting his classes accord- . strives for perfection. Barker, R., Child Behavior and Edythe Mille, graduate of Buck- ing to the bells regardless of what The work of Laurence Olivier as nell University, will enter Phila- tim,e it was trooped past the open director, producer, and actor in this Development, 1943. Allan, M., Realm of Personality, delphia Medical College for Women door of Feelzwell's lecture room. production defies praise. A basket in the fall after completing gradu- The passing mob exchanged greet- of Oscars would hardly be recog- 1!}47. ate work at Bucknell University. ings with friends inside and called nition for his work. It will suffice McDougall, M., Biology, The Caryl Galow, Marion Burkert, encouragement or derision to the to say that for his efforts La,urenc-~ Science of Lif.e, 1943. and Carl Shonk have returned to poor souls who must listen to the Olivier was knighted by the King Hyland, P. H., Machine De;;ign, Wilkes College for the summer evolution of the ey.ebrow. As they of England. 1943. session. g radually passed from the halls There is not a weak link in the Eyring, H., Quant,:i,m Chemisty, . Ruth Young will enter the Uni- (of academic learning) Prof. Feelz- ·,chain of supporting players. This is 1944. versity of Pennsylvania Medical well belat.edly bid a student close true because these people are actStace, W. T., 'I'he Concept of . School in the fall She was gradu- the door and in relative silence , ors who depend upon their acting Morals, 1937. ated from Bucknell University in continued happily. al:ility for effect. Stern, E. M., Mental Illness, .June 1947. The door had not been shut two The movie is presented in a most Richard Watson is attending minutes when in it swung, follow- clever manner. At the beginning 1945 . .summer school at Bucknell Uni- ed by the cleaning lady, her pail, of the picture the audience is transKennedy, A., Current English, versity. and mop. " Pardon me Professor. ported back through the years and 1935. Robert Wentz is spending the I didn't know there was a class in I placed among the audience in the Kahn, F ., Man in Structure and here. I only wanted to clean the old Globe Theatre. The flag is hoistsummer in Wilkes-Barre prior to blackboard." "That's quite all ed to signify that a play is to be Function, 1943. U. S. Congress, Congr,essional attending his Senior year at B·uck- right, madam," replied the Prof. presented, the trumpet sounds, and Directory, 1946. nell University. with sangfroid, "nothing has been the play begins. The scenes that Nilsson, M. P., Greek Popular Both Paul Halecki and Bernard written on the boards in this class. lead .up to Henry's dparture for Fladd are attending Buckn.ell Uni- Those hil!rogly,phics are from yes- France are enacted under the the- Religion, 1940. Foster, M. B., Money and Bank.: versity. terday's Hygiene class. They atrical conditions that pr,e vailed in ing, 1947. Mrs. Nelson Jones, the former never bother to erase the boards." the early seventeenth century. The Ruth Punshon, is spending the At 10:31 a s Feelzwell was about costumes of the actors are made summ,er in Philadelphia where her to pluck the right eyebrow from of cheap material, the make-up is excellent throughout the pictur'e, in husband is attending Temple Uni- the pages of his .notes so that -the poor, and there are instances when · the Agincourt sequences it seems to versity summer school. students might have it in the pages the actors muff their lines or miss have the quality of rare old oil Beatrice O'Donnell, who attend- of th'.!ir notes, Ophelia Pulse, C their c,ues. Th.ere are a few back- paintings . nd .ed Temple University, is spe ing and F major, came into the lecture stage scenes to show the props and After Henry and his army ar,e the summer at her home in Wilkes- room. "So good of you to come, the conditions the Elizabethan thes- victorious, he and Princess KatherBarre. Ophelia/' said the Professor as pians had at their command. ine prepare for their marriag,e aftAt th e annual meeting of th -~ pleasantly as possible. "Oh we'r.e All this is intentional, in ord.e r er a strange courtship, strange beth Alumni Association e following on standard time at Shickshimmy to transplant firmly the modern cause H'.!nry speaks Very little officers were ,elected: · and I missed the bus, and - - - " movie audi.ence into that of Shakes- Frenc h and Ka therme spea k s even \President, Louise Rummer; Vice- "Yes, yes, yes, yes yes, - - .Q uite peare's day. less English. When th,ey are dressPresident, Christine Whiteman; all right. As I was saying, the Rig.ht before the trip to France ed in their regal garb, they turn Corresponding Secretary, Marian right eyebrow is generally found there is a gradual transition. The their backs to the camera and Thomas; Treasurer, Floyd A. Sieg- a/hove the right eye. At times it costumes and makeup .i mprove, :ind slowly walk to the joint thrones. fried, Jr. ; etc., etc.'' Ophelia, having lo- the acting .steps up to -an unrivaled When Henry and Katherine turn Naomi Hons of Shavertown, .and cated her cronies who had seats lev.el. The camera approaches the around, the movie - audience is Joseph Pringle of Wilkes-Barr.e, in the far cornet of the room, painted backdr.op and the ;artificial again within the Glob.e Theatre. were accepted into the Alumni took steps to Jorn them even slowly ·becomes the real. The costumes and make-up of the Association at its last mooting. though it meant asking someone The .highlight of the movie is the actors has reverted back to those All people who have attended one to move that .she mig.ht sit down battle of Agincourt. The picture th,ey wore at the beginning of--~he full year at Bucknell J,unior Col- with them, seems to reach its climax at this picture. The film ends as the flag : 1.ege are eligible for members•hip. 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School and Office Supplies GIFTS AND STATIONERY There is No Substitute For QUALITY FRANK CLARK Jeweler 63 South Main Street BISCUIT CO. * Wilkes-Barre, Pa. �Friday, July 18, 1947 WILKES BEACON 4 '-:---.. j I ... ,·~ §VO~T§ 13~ACO-~ By MORAN ·Ralstonmen Face Intramural Tough Eight Game Softball League Grid Schedule Gets Underway ALthough the summer air still has most of us in a state of constant day-dreaming, the Wilkes Colleg,e Athletic Department, headed by Geotge Ralston, is brewing a huge pot of football stew, which will b,e served up to the !boys about the middl.e of August when the first call for rt.he .1947 grid candidates is issued. * * * * While it's taken for granted in most quarters that everything must have its first real test sometime, Wilkes 1947 football team will haw~ pleI1Jty of chance to s.earch for the "bugs" in its · grid machinery in its very first game when the local gridders run up against one of the strong.est minor division collegiate team s in the country, Army Junior Varsity. The team from West Point has not lost a coI1Jtest in the past two years and repor ts from that area have it that the Jayvees will be even stronger this season. * * * * Back in 1943-44 Kingston High School had a fairly good imitation of the Army Touchdown Twins, in the form of Leo Castle and Jack Feeney. Both lads attained all-scholastic honors in the valley, Ca-s tle for his .brilliant passing in 1943, and Fe.eney for hi fine wo1;k on the end post in 1944. The announcement from Coach Ralston, last week '111-ade it known that both boys will be playing in Wilk.es uniforms this season. Feeney •played plenty of ball while in th.e Navy and following his discharge went to Lafayette College where he was a member of that institution's football squad last season. 1Castle also played a good bit of ball in it.he Navy and following his discharge he emolled in Wyoming Seminary. Everything went well for the fast little backfieldma·n during the early part of last season, until he injured his right knee and had to take it easy during most of the remainder of the season. However, th.ere is a good chance that the ex- Kingston star will be in good shape when he reports to this institution. * * * * Plans are .b eing completed for the issuance of new Student Passes, which will be good for all student activiti.es as well as all home athletic ,contests during the 1947-48 season. Unlike last year, the passes will not be good at games played away. Here goes with the suggestions again and this time it's the sam,e •old story that we've been harping on for the last two semestersWhy isn't the King's-Wilkes football gam.e changed to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 29? · Here are the advantages: 1. Since b~th schools are still' new at this promoting of athletics, they cannot hope to meet all the expenses with the proceeds of the contests, :but must hop.e for a fairly good size profit from the athletic events. 2. The game at present is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at Kingston Stadium. There also wi,!J ,b.e 14 other high school contests played on that same day here in the valley. As we mentioned befor,e this collegiate sports business is still something 'new to us and even newer to the folks that do not go to school-they, incidentally, make up the majority of the adult admissions. Therefore, the ouitsiders will go to a contest which is establish: d as a yearly affair~in this case -the high sch661 foot/ball contest that 1,h.ey've been attending every year. That leaves a few loyal mothers and fathers to attend the King's Wilkes contest, as well as s.e veral hundred of the stude!1lt ,b ody, who will be admitted on student passes. 3. Now comes the •punch line, we hop.e. If the contest is played in Kingston Stadium on November 29, the _Saturday a:titer Thanksgiving, it will be the curtain closer for Wyoming Valley football and it will be the only contest scheduled on that day. The fans are a little sorry itha:t th..e season's over after the ,usual Turkey Day classics . We know we are, and t hey would welcome a final contest in the form of a college grid game between two local colleges, who are naturals as a drawing power. . Maybe there are a few points which could be brought up against th.e changing of the date, but they aren't worth looking into. Let's do something about it NOW. LE-T 'S NOT W Arr until the season is here, or until King's has signed a contract with some big school to play a Thanksgiving contest. If the school is looking for a contest which will break all attendance records once it's been .established-change the King's-Wilkes grid contest to the SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. ij .; Although the fall and the sharp, biting football weath,er are still two months away, the Wilkes College Athletic Department, under th.e direction of George F. Ralston, la st week r<!leased an eight game schedule for the 1947 grid team. The announcement lists three new teams on th.e schedule of opponents for the local institution. The new opponents are Army Junior Varsity, New York A&M Col1.ege, and National Junior College. Bucknell University Junior Varsity has been dropped from the schedule. The first game of the season,, and more than likely one of the toughest on the agenda, is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, when the Wilkes eleven will journey to West Point to meet the powerful Junior Varsity squad representing the U. S. Military Academy. The second game of th,e year will find the local squad meeting Pittston Vocational School on Saturday, October 4, at West Pittston Stadium. On Saturday, October 11, Wilk.es will make its debut before the home fl'OWd when it engages Keystone College ,eleven at Kingston Stadium. On Saturday, October 18, New York A. & M. College will be th.~ opponent at the Kingston Stadium. The biggest game of the s.eason, will 1be the King's College-Wilkes gam.e on Satmrday, Octobe~- 25 at Kingston Stadium. After an open week, the Wilkeseleven will journ.ey to Doylestown on Saturday, November 8, where National Junior College will play host to this institution's squad. Back home on Saturday, November 15, Wilkes will meet Dickinson Junior College from Williamsport. This contest also scheduled to be play.ed at Kingston Stadium. The Ralstonmen will write finish to their 1947 season on Saturday, November 22, when they will run · up against a strong Wyoming s.eminary club at Kingston Stadium. According to George Ralston, coach of the Wilkes eleven, this institution will be repr,e sented on th 1947 collegiate gridiron by a club that will have plenty of power. Many of the men who will b,e battling for berths on this year's Wilkes squad have had experi,ence on other collegiate gridirons. Campus Clowns Take Second Straight Tilt From I. R. C., 12 - 6 The Campus Clowns, aided by the long distance hitting of Kirk MacDougall, "Moose" Gali ta, Joe GoldbeTg, and "Lefty" Licata, turned back the International Relations Club Tigers Wednesday afternoon, 12 - 6· "Speed'' Blake started on..the hill for the Clowns and although touched for eteven bingles, kept the IRC bats qui,et in the pinches. It was Blake's seventh consecutive victory this year, fiv.e of the wins having been shutouts. Angelo Pascuici, IRC shortstop, established a new record for errors when he committed seven miscues. The game, p1ayed at Kirby Park, was mar,:ed spasmodically by frequent rains, which ~urned the field into a mucky j quagmir~. . Th~ wm _marked the second consecut1ve vw_tory for the Clowns over the wmless !RC lads. Cap. tain Moose Galita's boys havin g· .emerged victorio1;1s in the initial · · contest 19-9. Gahta collected two homers in the first game with , Kirkland MacDougall also hitting . for the circuit. Both of Galita's homers were tremendous drives over the Centerfield fenM. while Mac's was an inside-the-:P~··'.{ liner. "'I'ex" Tram mall ani'. · ~ i b,e" A motion to establish a flower Carey were the belting ., . for fund to be used for deaths in im- he IRC, each collecting tw;, ,h.igles mediate families of Wilkes stutlents in th,e initial game. CaHiy .:-ucked was passed at a recent meeting of three safe blows in the latter conthe Student Council. test. Trammall was rendered hors de combat b,ecause of a leg injury. Joe Goldberg, shortstop for the Clowns, pulled the fielding gem of the seri.es when, with the bass loaded in the final frame of the second contest, •h e made a l,eaping bare., handed catch of an IRC line drive. There will be a meeting of the The swat was ticketed for extrabases and might have changed the BEACON Staff on Friday, July 18 whole complexion of th~ game but at 12 noon in the Beacon office. for the Phil,ly lad's sensational catch. The series serv.ed as a warmup EXPERTS IN SOLVING prior to the opening of the IntraMural Softball League scheduJ.ed to DIFFICULT get underway next wee1c at the PLUMBING AND HEATING colleg,e. PROBLEMS Student Councl•} .d F PrOV} es Or Flower Fund VANSCOY CO. 27 E. Northampton St. Est. 1871 Juniors and Misses Sizes 9 to 15 - 10 to 20 Latest and Smartest Styles At Lowest Prices ROSLYN SHOP 6 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. 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The Clowns, boasting a powerful offensive, entered the game with two victories under their belts as a result of wins over the IR1C Club in pre-season play. The Clowns immediately displayed their power in the first inning when they batted four runs across in th·e plate. Th.e Clowns again scored three in the third and fifth, adding five tallies in the sirth. The Dorm Boys, who scored 1 in the first and third and 2 in th.e fo urth, were n.ever a serious · . threat to the . winners. Marty Blake, Clown hurler, held the Dorm Boys to sev.en hits . TotaJ.s Clowns 3 0 3 0 3 5 0-14 Dorm 1 0 1 2 0 0 0- 4 Dresses - Suits Coats * Miners Nat'l Bank Bldg. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. For. Accurate and Dependable Nationally Famous Watches For. Certified Perfect Diamond Rings O' Devotion For. Up-to-the-minute styles . iin Fine Jewelry ON. Easy Credit at No Extra Cost See . USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAffiY PRODUCTS 75 Sou '. h Main Street WILKES-BARRE � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 July 18th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 July 18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/eec62594af783057c6ebf03dd1945293.pdf 258fe5248388e277bd856809efd09d3b PDF Text Text Vol. 1. No. 1. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1947 WILKES-BARRE, PIDNNSYLV ANIA Language Clubs Hold Fiesta Wednesday Wilkes Plans 'You Can't Take It With You' PERFORMANCE MAY BEGIN i Spanish Chili WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIESTA WEDNESDAY NIGHT~ JULY 16 ·Prepares For TO BE HELD ON CAMPUS LAWN San Juan Trip I Once again, Chase- Theatre is alive with activity. The carpenters al'e building a new set, the actors are reh.earsing their Jines, the production staff is painting scenery, and the editors are writing the "Playbill". All this work serves a s .evidence that a new play is in rehearsal. Miss Blandina Foster, Director of Dramatics, has chosen Hart and Kaufman's hilarious comedy, YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU, as the first prnduction of t he summer session. In the cast, David Jones plays Grandpa, the head of a most unique American family, the Sycamores. Helen Davidson and Dani.el Williams fill the roles of Penny and Paul Sycamore, parents of the lovely young ~roine Alice. The role will be played alternately by Miriam Golightly and Shirley Salsburg. Rheba, the colored maid, is portrayed by .Sylvia Roth. Her companion, Donald, is enacted by Alf1"NI Moskowitz. Alfred Colmer as '.\'Ir. DePinna, James Walsh as Ed, and Catherine Stuccis as Essie complete the Sycamore· household. Albert Groblewski as Tony Kirby, with Caryl Galow and George Dale as his parents, provides the social and e-conomic clashes. Harold Rein enacts the role of the Russian ballet instructor, Boris Kolenkhov, whose girl friend, Olga, is portray- ed by L<>is Mangel. Edie Rudolph as Gay Wellington, the brokenStudents who intend to go on down actress, and N. A. Perkowski, the trip to San Juan, Puerto Hico as Mr. Henderson, _an income ta:.: in De-cember can be assured a vt::ry collector, complete the cast. interesting and educating experience. Striving· for an excellent producMiss Silseth, head of the Wilkes tion, the following staff is busy Spanish Dept. and Miss Adgas, of "behind the scene": the Travel Department in the Chief Technician, Albin Auker- Miners National Bank, are now land; Properties, Herbert Levy and planning the trip. The various Eleanor Krute; Contruction Man- agencies re-quire-d to take care of ager, Joseph Sooby; Head Book- such a tour have been reache-d and holder, . .Elva Fuller; Assistant all arrangments have been made. Bookhold't"l\t, Dornthy Sorber; ElectTaking off from New York at rician , Alfre~Colmer; Stage Man- 7 :30 A. M., the Pan American Clipager, Robert •'J/!' entz; Box Office per will land in San Juan at 5:30 Manager, Ralph Hodgson; Head P. M. The exact date of departure Hostess , Helen Davidson; Business has not been decide-d, but it will Manager, Joseph Gudaitis; Publi- be either the 24th or the 26th of city, Miriam Golightly and Caryl December. Eight days of sightGalow; Costumes, Lois Mangel; seeing and recreation are being Radio Publicity, Alfred Moskowitz;; planned. San Juan, the city that the group Advertising Manager, Arnold Nachlis; E'ffects Master, Harold Rein; is to visit, was founded in 1510, Pictures and Cuts, Anthony Conti. and now has a population of 175,• 00-0. Being the capital of Pue1-to The first performance of You Rico, it has many very famous Can't Take It With You is tenta- landmarks and old buildings. tively scheduled for Wedn., July Cristo Chapel, the small,est 16, with successive performances church in the world, was founde-d on July 18, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and in 1760. La Fortaleza, the Govern31. For an evening of entertain- or's Palace, was built between 1533 ment with a riotous family in even and 1538 as a fortress . Since 1639, more riotous situations be-cause of it has been use-d as the official retheir idiocyncracies, be sure to see sid.ence of the Governors. Casa the Wilkes College presentation of Blanca was built in 1523 as a resiYOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH dence f9r the family of Ponce de YOU. Leon. San Cristobel Castle, su.r- The Spanish Club, assisted by the French and German Clubs, will hold a fieS t a on th e lawn between Chase and Kirby Halls on Wednesday evening, July 9, at 8:15 p. m. The affair will be the first of its kind attempted at Wilkes Colleges. Committees, headed by Miss Martha Silseth, have been working on plans for the affair for tht past several weeks. According to the officers of th-':! various language clubs it will be one of the most colorful affairs ever held in the valley. Huge streamers will stretch across the entire distance between Chase and Kirby Halls , while the lawn plan will be in keeping with cabaret style. Tropical scenery will be furnished by the New York PanAmerican Airways. The entire affair will be modeled after the famous Cuban night club, "The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ____ __ rounded by many legends both of fact and fancy, was built in 16al. These are just a few of the mo1·e interesting spots which there are to see in San Juan. I Arrangements a.re being made for the students to stay at the Hotel Condado. This Hotel, one of the finest in the West Indies, accommodates 120 guests. It also has a swimming pool, gardens by the sea, and an ocean view restaurant. Students from the University of Puerto Rico will act as escorts for the ~oup. Tropicana", which the members of the Spanish Club visited during their seven day educational tour of h . I A rll U t at Latm country ast p . nh II h" h h der t e fu moon, w 1c t e Weather Bureau promises fol' the event, typical Spanish foods v,;]l be served . The picturesque event, which will be open to all students of the colleg.e and their friends, will be highlighted by exceptionally fine entertainment, featuring the best in Wilkes College talent. Motion pietures which will be shown during the evening include Bob Hope in "Are We Going Spanish?", "Aida", a musical featuring the 22 piece Berlin Symphony Orchesm, and "Jose lturbi, Pianist". Th,e motion pictures taken of the college group during its tour of Havana will also be shown. Henry Anderson, president of the Spanish Club, is general chair-man ef the affair. He will be assist~d by Jean Hartman Nelson Nelson, and Nan Richards. Miss Jean Hartman is chairman of the refreshments committee, assisted by Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, Margar,et Houbber, Thom.a.'! Boyle, and Norman Baum. Chief Te-chnician is George Monigar. He is assisted by Dr. Reif. The prQl).t!rti.els committee includes Al Moskowitz, Harold Rein, Te-d Eisenoerg, N. A. Perkowski, Andrew 1''unk, an<! John T. Kelly. Wilkes Charter Day An Historical Event WILKES RECEIVES CHARTER IN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY By ROBERT MIKULEWICZ Wilkes College receive-d its charter last Thursday in an impressive, stirring eaeremony witnessed by trustees, friends, and students of the newly born college. The speakers, which included Dr. Arnaud C. Marts, former Preside?it of Bucknell University; Dr. Herbert J. Spenser, pres.ent President of Bucknell University; Attorney Gilbert S. McClintock, Chairman o.f the Board of Trnstee.<J; and Dr. Eugene S. Farley, President of Wilkes College, discussed the g.rowth, transition, and futu.re of Wilkes College. The program was opene-d by Dr. Charles S. Roush of the First Baptist Church who asked for blessings and guidance for Wilkes College. Following the invocation the choral club, under the leadership of Mr. Paul Gies, sang "Ave Verum '' by Mo:i:art. During the rendition th e cloudy skies cleare-d and the s un shone direetly upon the singers, like an omen of good will and happy clays. Attorney Gilbert S. McClintock, chairman of the board of trustees, made the opening address and in- troduced Dr. F; ugene S. Farley, the President of Wilkes College, who took charg.e of the proceedin~s. Dr. Farley then introduced Dr. Arnaud C. Marts, who was President of Bucknell University from 1935-1945. Dr. Marts told how Bucknell University Junior College was started in the trying days of 1933. At that time Dr. Homer Rainey was President of Bucknell Unive"rsity. Dr. Rainey, approached by Dr. F . Davis on the proposition of establishing a Junior College in Wil}t.es-Barre, enthusiastiically accepted the plan. A building was rented, equipment was installed, and about a dozen instructors began commuting from Lewisburg to Wilkes-Barre. The first enrollment at BUJC numbere-d 153 students. That was the picture our school presente-d in 1933. These were dark days in our school'i- hstory, and when Dr. Arnaud Marts became President of Bucknell University we were in the midst of the country's greatest depression and BUJC was operating at an annual loss of several thousand dollars. At that time it was JULY 10 DEADLINE . FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ENGINEERS I stated that Dl·. Marts could not be and he realized the need for the justly criticize-d if BU.JC had been continuance of the Junior College. discontinued in 19~5. He was able, Dr. Marts ~ut the welfare of the however, to look into the future, l continued on page 3) . ·ii, I ■ . ,_,.,_~_,i,.,.~; i ,: , ••sf; J Tht Regist1·ar announces that all fourth semester engineers who intend to transfer to Bucknell University must obtain application forms from Miss Betty Marlino at the Registrar's office. The applications, which are to be fille-d out and a picture attached, are due at the office hy July 10. Engineers who ha vf' ;ubmitted their completed applicat ion forms should check with ;\li $s Marlino to see that all is in order. I Accounting Fomm J To Be Formed I Photo by Hiznay Dr. Klonower prepares to present the Wilkes College charter to Attorney McClintock. Mr. James Laggan and Mr. E dward J. Manley, in structor~ in the Accounting Depar t ment, request all students enrolled in courses 201, 202, 303, 314, 317, to meet in Chase Theatre at 11 a. m .Tuesday, J11ly 8, for the purpose of forming an Accounting Forum. �W]LKES BEACON 2 l Friday, July 4, 1947 Rein Reports to alert the Minu te Men. After the bat.tie of Bunk.er Hill thin gs were pretty rough for the Yankees. They got into a hitting EDITORIAL STAFF slump and their fieldi ng was in the Th.e other day I was walkmg Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H enry Anderson minor league grade. Red t ape at down River Street erasing t he Assistant Editor .... . .. .. ......... .. ... . ............ Rooert Miller the Pentagon was holding up supBy CLAYTON BLOOMBURG chalk marks from t he a ut omobile Business Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gene Maylock plies, the men were cold, an d most tires with a wet rag when I bumpArt Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Bauer A feeling of contentment and .o,d into the subjct -o f my last art- of the time they were hungry (alCirculation Manager . ... . . .... .. . ... ....... . .. . . Richard Greenfield s.erenity settled over me as I sat icle, Gutless Q. Flaunc.o,lottery, though the 0. C. S. graduates saw Faculty Reporter . . . . ....... . .. . .......... . .......... Charles Reif in the rear of the music room in After warmly embracing me he to it that their n1.o,n g-ot some Faculty Advisor ..... .. ............ . ....... .. .. . .. Joseph Ponnelly Kirby Hall. I felt as though this said, "Youse is a swell guy to do chicken now and then). room was inhabited by the great what ya done fer me, and I wants Finally things began picking up Typists-Joe Gudaitis, ELeanor Krute, Dorothy J. Sorber. for General Washington, and soon Reporters - Robert Mikulewicz, Margaret McHale, Nelson Noelson, masters, not physically but spiritu- ta repay da favor." a lly. Above the r.ed brick fireplace he was pushing the redcoats back Harold Rein, Sylvia Roth, Russell Williams, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel .stood a life-size bust of Beethoven. "Yes", I said, "so get your fing- so fast he had to us.e a walkyBransdorf, Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomburg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent The expression on his face seemed ers off my throat and tell me what talky to keep in contact with hi s Macri, and Rhu.ea Williams .. to tell me that this was his room , you mean ." supply lines in the rear .. but that I was welcome. He invited Then Washington received :1 "Ya se.e " , he started, " ever s in ce me to look around th.o, Room of message from the W.C.T .U. which yo1:se writ about me in dat der Contentment. I a ccepted his inviBeacon I'm become a popular guy. stated tha t Huns in Trenton had tntion. Everybody is askin fer me auty- lost a weekend . It seem s t hey took Below the bust of thi s great graph, and soon as r ].o,arn ta write over the P . X. there, and had been washing away their troubles with master hung an oil painting. The I'm gonna give it ta everybody." 3.2 % beer. Washington thought it sc.ene, a small brook winding " That's fine , Gutless", I sa id . as was a good opportunity to surprise through green pastures, increased Mr. John J . Riley, President I turned to walk away. them, so he packed his m.en in a my contentment. Bright s unlight Student Council, Wilkes College "Wait a minnit. I ain't fini shed P . T. boat and t ook off ac ross th e streamed through the bay window Wilkes-BaITe, Pennsylvania Delaware River for Trenton . Sure framed in tan curtains with yellow yet", he said . My dear Mr. Riley: "Okay", I said, "but take your enough, wh,en the Yankees got flowers and green leaves. Looking I have your communication with respect to the Rogers Veterans' at the ivory and green walls, I be- fing.o,rs off my throat." there they found t hat t he Huns had "Look", he began, "the next made slobs of themselves and were Bill, which I assume is a Bill originally presented in the House on held a sh.elf encircling the room. January 7, 1947 by Rog·ers of Florida. This Bill wa s ref.erred to t he On it stood pictures of various Beacon comes out before the Fourth easy pickings. Committee on Armed Services of the House and has not as yet been composers. Their eyes seemed Lo a Jerly, don't it'?" Well, the war wound up when "Y.es", I answered. Cornwallis, the British g.eneral, figreported out by that Committee. It provided for an amendment to ·the be focus.ed on the large movai:>le Armed Forces Leave Act of 1946 to permit applicants to elect payment blackboard which cont'ained four "Well, you'll need a colyum dat's ured he'd had enough. He waved for terminal leave in cash and to provide that bonds issued under the musical staffs, which were covered appropyate, a nd if da American the white flag and offered to Stt':,render. Wa shington tried his best act shall be redeemable at any time. with notes, sharps, and flats. It i5 , Revo:ution ain't, what is ·?" I agreed that the subject would to get the battleship Missouri· for In view of no progressive action on the Bill, Rogers on May 19, little wonder that the artists looked 1947 presented H. R. 3·521 which provides for these bonds to be nego- at this blackboard with approval. b.e most appropriate. (Although the surrender scene, but it was away on a goodwill cruise of PuertiabLe. As the sunlight grew brighter keeping the holiday in mind I had to Rico, so he settled fo1: Yorktown. As you know, I a m most naturally , as a veteran, interested in all the concert grand piano attracted originally planned on doing a All the big netwo r ks carried the types of legislation pertaining to the welfar.e of my "buddies". As my attention. Th,e pure white key ~ column on "The Sanitary Condi- ceremony on the air a nd it was a soon as this or any bill similar is reported to the House for action, you of the piano s parkled a nd casi, tions in Wilkes-Barre's Barber- big day for the Yankees, may be sur.e that I shall gi ve most sympat hetic consideration to the their reflection on the piano itself. shops.") With t h.e war won and indepenGutless continued, " I got an anOn top of this magnificent pianL objective outline. dence theirs, the Yankees had to cestor, namely Benedict PhlauncePlease be assured of my earnest desire to be helpful to a ll of those wer.e record albums containing the lotteree, who was a Minute Man. set up a permanent goverrnrnent, works of the great masters of yesboys in the problems which you are bravely trying· to solv,e. When the war was over, he went s.o they settled down in Philadel· With · best wishes and as surances of my desire to ass ist at all teryear. These masterpit:!ces were t a col!eg.e under the G. I. Bill anc1 phia and wrote up a constitution. waiting to be played on a mahoga times, I am ·George Washington, who was made ny r ecording machine standing be- learnt ta write. He was one a dem the president, had some tough sledSincerely yours, historians, and I got all da books sid,e the piano. To the right of the he wrote . You kin use 'em fer yer ding at first. He ran up against MITCHELL JENKINS, M. C. recorder stood a one rocking chair labor and capital trouble. Congress colyum." which seemed to put me at peace "Well", I said, "I was planning passed a stiff labor bill and h~ with the world. vetoed it, but the bill was passed on doing something else." "Aw, come on", he pleaded, " do rig ht over his head. As a result the Musi c stands scattered carelessly Candle-Dipp.ers' Union Local 69 about the room gave -me the im- it fer me, will ya?" went out on strike and the country "Okay", I said, "but take your pression of a recent rehearsal. was thrown into mass confusion. fingers off my throat." Standing in the middl.e of the room Question: Do you Think an Washington also had economy Gutless and I spent the bett.<ir wa· s an Estey organ, so small that Honor System Sho:uld be Estabpart of . two nights pouring over trovbles .One day the: secretary of it could be moved by one person. lished Here? "The introduction of an honor his ancestor's history books, and th,e treasury told him that conYes·. ·I have had experience ·u nder system must be evolutionary rather As I looked at it I heard music from them · I was able to obtain gress had just ·s aved the country ·coming from it-but alas · it was the system and it is the only way than revolutionary," said Mr. Rals·not coming from the organ at all. enough material to present a clear $1,530.40. As the country was in examinations should be given. Th,'! ton, dean of men, who has been The chimes from a local church picture of what went on back in ·dire financial straits · this fact intellectual; moral, and mental fielled the room ·arid my reverie the days of the United States' thrilled Washingto11.' He ·asked the maturity of° college nien and women working with a student committee birth. . . secr.etary how congress· had made with the masters was at an end. ·should b.e such that they need "no ·on the honor system. Mr. Ral~ton . . According to ·Phlauncelotterl!e, the saving. The secretary said that super.vision. · also . said that this system, .which England was really · laying the they · had originally appropriated Edward R. Stryj'ak can come only from the students, taxes on the colonists. The Amer.i- $3,000 for the pron1otion' of far.mer can Legion, the AMVETS, thP- music . in city areas, but .. that no No. Every man has a price; the requires careful planning. A VC and the IRC didn't like .it at matter how hard they had tried , The committee has been corresquestion merely . is just how much. all, they. adopted resolutions to : they could s_p end only $1,469.60. ponding with colleges which alJohn Glowacki ready have the honor system in the effe?,t l)1_at , they wou_ldn't be Thus $1'. 530.40 ":a~- the balance ., . Yes, I believe men and · women operation . The infonnation . retaxed w1tho\lt representation. The saved on t_he ente1pl!se. should be treated like men and ceived from these colleges is being i English ·took no stock in these ·r,e- . Me~n:Vh1l.e t_he V. A. began sendAn amateur radio group, con- solutions, but continued sending mg el!g1ble Mmute Men to college. women and not like children· whose studied and will b.e published in the every action must be supervised. I new student handbook. The hand- s isting mainly of Wilkes College heavily-taxed tea into the colonies , The government b,elieved that the believe .it . is ev.ery college student's book, to be published this summer, students, have been "on the air" One nignt a group of English-· co~ntry's .educational le vel m~st be purpose .to gain knowledge that will show the progress made and over WBRE's Frequency Modula- me n were having a cozy little tea ' ra1 s·ed·.· The y figured that 1f _the will stand him in good stead on the students' attitude on the mat- tion station for over a month. Thi s party on m1e of their yachts out l yo uth of that day were ~ducated, the "outside' 1-not j.ust to get pass- ter togethe r with information 1·e- group, calling themselves the "F in Boston harbor . The Cleveland some would . be a ble to write down M Playhouse", have already suc- Indians, who were in town play ing an intelligent rep(nt of wha t had ing marks on the " inside". ceived ·from other schoots. Arthur Sofa The students comprising the cessfully presented six half-hour the Boston Braves, heard abo ut t h e transpired 111 t hose h1stor1c years. One_ of thos-e co llege men ~as committee are Frank Connors, radio plays whi<:h include "The party, so after the ga me t he iwo Yes. College men and women Francis Farrell, John Burak with Boor", "The Last Wor d", "Just One teams smeared on their warpaint Benedict Phl a1;ncelotteree. Luckily, should be giv,en every opportunity Good Break", "Away From It All ", and raided the ship, breaking up too, for if he hadn't obtained a Mr. Ralston as faculty adbisor. to stand on their own integrity. a nd "The Royal March". the party. The Englishmen didn't higher :education and writt~n his Carl Shonk Afte~ expressing a desire to gain mind so much having their tea books, 1t would have been 1mposNo. I do believe in the Honor experience producing radio plays, spilled into the water, but when sible for me to g ive a correct reSystem but I dou bt very much if the group was awarded F M and the raiders a lso threw the cups, port of what ·had happen,ed. It is comforting to realize that one could b.e established here. The A M time by the owners of WBRE. saucers, and crump.et s overboard, stress at the present time is not The F M · Playhouse is scheduled that was too much. They really ! the events of today and tomorrow burned up . ' will not go un~·ecorded for want of on , knowle~ge but on marks. As ' The heat of the city lies thi ck on for .each Thursday at 7 :30 P. M. historians, because Gutl.ess, the delong as.. this . holds true an honor the pavements. Direction of the plays is under Well, the Yankees (they got the scendant of Benedict, is now at:,ysten1 will not work. It rises and stiffles all movement Alfred Moskowitz, a Wilkes ·stu- name from a very popular New tending college with the same obFr.ed B. Schultz and thought. dent who is an employee of WBRE . York baseball team) were expect- jective in · mind-to be an historian! Definitely. To create a reliability Louis Salzburg, also a Wilkes stu- ing the B.r itish regulars to march among the students so that they The heat of the city sloughs off dent and employee of WB-RE, is on the warpath any minute, so from ta.I buildings; they sent a delegation to a race will be fully prepar.ed for life in a the technical director. There is no escape - the city is track owner named Paul Revere DIRECTORY WILL BE democracy. READY THIS WEEK caught. The following people are serving asking him to ride one of his Caryl Galow· as assistant directors, script typ- horses to s pread the alarm wh.~,, ' No. An honor system that doesn't No help can be had from the breeze ists, sound technicians, and actors: the time came. Paul consented .to The Student Directory, which is that is stirring, work is a detriment to any school. N. A. Perkowski, Ned Hartman, use one of his b.est horses _Jet-Pilot. I' now being completed, will be ready With the present e mphasis on Th.e breeze is too heavily laden Joseph Hudak, Edyth Rudolph, Although he wa_s . grooming the at the end of this week . Copies of grades and with the school, as well with heat. D.uke Hodgson, Harold Rein, Mar- horse for the Kentuck_y Derby, ne the directory, containing the.names, as the · student body, in the throes tha Hoyle, Sylvia Roth, Herbert f.elt that his country came first. and addresses of stqdents in addiof r:efortnation, the honor system The city is hazy in quiv'ring sur 0 i,evy, Johnny Martin, . Bern~i:d He stay~ up all night by his tion . to the C numbers of veteran s, nd would be · doomed tci failure: · We re er, Friedman; _Ji;leanor Krut.,e, Helen telephone waiting for the signal 11,i-e given to the Veteran,s , Acl~inismu:st •wait at·· '!east two · yea·rs be- The -heat is the victor, its triumph Davidson, Beverly Broadt, Irene Ffn~l!Y. it. came!. . mounted ·J:el- tration and Wilkes instl'.llcto.rs. ·Any fore, ,we ·attempt :it. · · ·. complete. Wienkowski, Garrett Forsythe, and Pilpt .a.n.d 'r.o<l-e thi:i>ugh . the ni;,;ht student may seek ., information from . ,_.. ,,,, .,: · ·AI Moiikowitz ---:--R~bt. T. ~ik\llewicz. . James W~ls~. ir)a}Qng_:th~ i-oµnd& of every' the..dh.-ect9ry {'Uhe .oreice-. : ... A Reverie In The Music Room -- . WILKES STUDENTS RECEIVE .A REPLY FROM REP. M. JENl(INS Student Poll Honor System Being Studied Wilkes.Group On FM Playhouse :o I 1· HEAT I He • , .• · .. • ••·I• user I, • · " �WI:LKES BEACON (continued from page 1) young people of this ar.ea above the dollar sign. He was determined to keep the Junior College functioning in spite . of the difficulties that were being encountered. Dr. Marts told of inducing Dr. Eugene Farley to come to WilkesBarre in 1936 to take charge of the institution. It was under the leadership of Dr. Farley, who, with the cooperation of the truste.es, led BUJC to a position where the school was able to go out on its own. , Dr. Marts paid public tribute to Dr. Farley, Attorney McClintock, th.e trustees, and to all who furthered the advance of our school. Dr. Farley's speech which was titled, "The Realization of a Dream", discussed events leading up to the granting of the charter by the State of Pennsylvania. Dr. Spenser, President of Bucknell University since 1945, offered his congratulations and expressed his appreciation to all who made possible this first charter day celebration. Dr. Spenser explained that when he became the President of Bucknell University, he found the Junior College a flourishing institution. Dr. Spenser continued the work started by Drs. Rainey and Marts. Dr. Sp,enser presented to Attorney McClintock the official document, turning over to Wilkes College assets totalling approximately $1,000,000. Attorney McClintock also accepted for the school the State Charter from Dr. Henry Klonower of the State Department of Public Instruction. · On presenting the charter, Dr. Klonower said, "A debt to an emerging generation is being paid with the establishment of this institution." Dr. Marts summarized the feelings of the alumni, the students, the faculty, and · the community when he said, "Never take Wilkes College for granted. It is an institution built on years of planning and human sacrifice.'' 1 Photo l>y Hiznay Dr. Eugene s. ·Farley, addressing the Charter D_a y audienc,e, Left to right: Dr. Charles S. R Wilkes..Barre; Dr. Herb,ert L. SpE sity; Dr. Eugene S. Farley, Presi C. Marts, former president of Buck representative of the State Boarc McClintock, Chairman of the Boar John Wilkes Lover of Liberty John Wilkes was born in England on Octo~er 17 ,1725. He was destined to become one of the most famous men of his · gene·ration. John was a ch.ii<;! of exceptional ugliness. Howev.er, he overcame th's defect by an engaging personality and during the whole of his childhood he won the .esteem of everyone he met. He spent the first nin.e years of his life studying :it home, where he was dominated by a stern and Puritanical r.eligious training. In 1734 he was sent to a boarding school at Hertford. Five y,~ars later he was placed under the care of the Rev. Matth.ew Leeson. Then in 1744 he enrolled in Leyden University where h.e made some staunch friends. Soon after his twenty-first birthday he discontinued his studies and married Mary M.e ade, In 1750 the eouple had a daughter Polly, who became her father's constant companion. During his entire life, John Wilkes advocated freedom. He was the editor of the newspaper called the NORTH BRITON. His most "famou s issue, "?'•fo . 45", contain-~d a criticism of a speech of the King's. This caused serious reper·cussions and he was prosecuted by the law. However, he was soon d1s. clia1'ged with the cry of "Wilkes and Liberty"-and · his name became a household word on the lips <if his fellow countrymen. Had he known it, he wo uld have be.~n (•ven pr <>L;de r lo lea rn that his ease had arnused lhl' de (•p-~ st i 11l e n• s l i11 ·, he .-\ 111 <: l'i<: an co ln 11 i t>~ . ,, · ht! l' t: ll i t· T> "•o l o by H iznay Wilkes Choral Club sings "Ave Verum" .. \: r y u l' '' \,\/ i lke s a11 d Li h 0 rty" ' rl' llli nded I 10, ·a l pa i riu t,; o r t hc·i 1· S [ l"U '.!_" g'le dJ ' 0 win f rc,edo111. · l H e was a si n..: ere frie nd of l he Photo J,y Hiznay D"r. Spenser presents assets of the former •Blilckhell-Junior · Chllege to Attorney McClintock. Am eri ean people. Concerning ih e Ameri urn Revolution, he said, " I ta li the war with our brethren in America an unju st, f elonious war .. . co ntrary t o the com mon rights of all mank ind . . . " Hi, opinion s 11e1"~ hall' a -~entur,v in advance of hi s Lime , a nd he wa s I. he _1,i o1H,l•r <,f 111a11_v imp,.lr lnn t meas ure:;. He 1·i11dica k d Lwo of l he mos t vi tal <: lau ,;es o[ t he Great Chal'ter and the B ill of Rights. He was one of th.e first public men to suggest a reform of the severe criminal code, and he advoca ted fr.-:? e trade. No one did more to obtain the freedom of the press. Through his paper the NORTH BRITON , he succeeded in his efforts to obtain many foilowers for the cause of liberty. John Wilkes, champion of liberty, died at th.a age ·of seventy-two. On hi-s tomb the following epitaph is inscribed: "Neat· This Place Are Interred The. Remains of John - Wilkes, A · Fnend of Liberty." Photo by Hizna;· Attorney Gilbert S. McClintock addresi<~s the audi..enee. �WILKES BEACON =====================~==-=-=_=_=_=_=_==_=_=_=_=_=_=_=..:=_=~_::=-:=:==== Advisory List IR C Installs - H. A. WHITEMAN ! · Dresses - Suits To Be Posted New Officers & CO. INC. · Coats An advisory list will be posted on the bulletin board within the next two weeks, The list will be printed to inform Freshmen and other classmen (now without advisors) of their faculty advisors. Those students who were pr,eviously assigned to Dr. Hartman, Mr. Steinman, or Mr. Marks will receive other faculty advisors. All other upper classmen will maintain their same advisors. The advisors are assigned to give students their mid-semester g ra.des, to help them plan their curriculum, and to help them solve any problem of a scholastic nature. Beacon Staff Holds Picnic EXPERTS IN SOLVING DIFFICULT PLUMBING AND HEATING PROBLEMS TURNER VANSCOY COe 27 E. Northampton St. Est. um - - - - - - - - -- USE GLENDALE WOODLAWN DAmY PRODU~ Last Saturday afternoon the BE,'AOON staff held a p i c n i c at th.e John son cottage at Lake Nuangola. The afternoon was spent swimming, hiking, and playing soft ! ball. The ball game lasted only five ·. innings because of a sudden show, er, but the sun soon came out ; again and everyone gathered · around the outdoor fire place for refreshments. There were grilled · wieners and hamburgers with all the trimmings, potato chips, pretzels, cookies, and soda. After ev.e ryone, including t he mosquitoes, had finished eating, the more energetic members of the group went swimming while the rest went to the cottage to listen to records and play games. Late evening found a tired but happy, well-fed BEACON staff returning to the city. It is hoped that future BEACON picnics will be just as big a success as this one was and that anyone who missed th is affair will be sure to attend , the next one. At last Friday's meeting, The International Relations Club completed the installation of officers for the Summer Semester. The following officers were elected: President, William Tumusko; VicePresident, Ralph Car,ey; Treasurer, Howard Trammel; and Secretary, John Pelish. During the elections an irregularity occurr,ed, which gave the members an opportunity to display their knowledge of democratic ,election procedure. The first ballot tally indicated that Ed. Kosik and Bill Tumusko were tied for the chairmanship. After much discussion concerning the merits and demerits of another secret ballot vote, the club decided to continue elections until the other office vacanci.es were filled. As soon as the other officers were elected, another ballot vote was held for the presidency. This time the vote 1·evealed that Bill Tumusko had been elected to the presidential office. Following the business meeting, the group held an open discussion on the Taft-Hartley Labor Bill. "Tex" Trammel served us moderator for the discussion. At next week's meeting the group will discuss "The Marshall Plan For Europe". STUDENT COUNCIL PRESENTS MINUTES Election for the above nominees will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 1947 at 11 :00 A. M. Sophomore elections will be held in Chase Theatr,e. Junior elections will be held in Chase Lounge. Mr. Savitz made a report to the Appropriations Committee. It was recommeneded that the BEACON budget be voted on in part rather than in whole. Mr. Templeton ..made a motion that the BEACON budg,et be accepted, less the sum allowed for monetary awards. This motion was seconded by Mr. Perkowski. The budget was approved for $862.00 by a roll call vote. The members against this motion were Mr. Burtsavage and Mr. Savitz. A motion wa s made by Mr. · Te1ppleton that t he Thespian budget for the summer semester be tabled for investigation by the Appropriation Committee. The motion was econded by Mt·. Konchuba and unanimousl y ~arried. A secret ballot was held to providee for t he dismissal of Miss Korper from the Council as provided for in the Constitutional paragraphs on Absences. As a result of the ballot Miss Korp,P.r was dis!J1issed from the council. Motion was made for adjournment by Mr. Temp~ton, seconded by Mr. Konchuba, and carried. Respectfully submitted, 1e 1nterest1n~l" Latest and Smartest Styles At Lowest Price! ROSLYN SHOP 6 W. NORTHAMPTON ST. BETSY ROSS CHOCOLATE SHOP - and - BOSTON CANDY SHOP WE ARE DISTRIBUTORS for BUCKNELL JEWELRY ·- *- CRAFTSMEN ENGRAVERS * 20 North State St. Phone 3-3151 When You Think of FLOWERS THINK OF RU CH'S Flower Shop 112 EAST MAIN STREET, PLYMOUTH; PA. BERMAN'S Member Florist Telegraph Delivery Association DARTER'S RECORDS Trucksville Dairy VICTOR DECCA COLUMBIA and Accessories OF LAST MEETING The Thespians requested approval of a budget to cover past deficit and futur,e expennes. The motion was made by Mr. Savitz that the deficit for $476.00 be clear by an appropriation. The motion was secended by Burtsavag,e, and unanimously carried . "I cen•t 1111deretend 1t elther, bqt it eure Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Easy Payments The meeting was opened by the president, Mr. RiLey. Roll was taken. All members were presents except .Miss Korper. This is her third absence. The minutes of the June 13 meeting were read by t he secretary, Mr. Evans. The nominating committees made their report. Nominated were: Sophomores - William Davies, Edwin Kosik, Eleanor Krute, James Epanos. Juniors - Ralph Carey, Eugene i SIX NEW MEMBERS ON Maylock, Joseph V. Pringle, Sylvia STUDENT COUNCIL Roth. As a result of the recent election ' the following people were elected as members of the Student Council: Sophomores--William Davies, Harry Davis and Edwin Kosik; Juniors , -Eugene Maylock, Joseph Pringle l and Ralph Carey. Wholesale Paper and Stationery .Juniors and Misses Sizes 9 to 15 - 10 to 20 Pasteurized Dairy Products -THE- * CampUS Record Shop Phone Dallas 35 U W. NORfflAMPTON ST. Phone 2-0740 Trucksville, Pa. DEEMER & CO. School and Office Frank Parkhurst, Inc. Supplies GIFTS AND STATIONERY Wilkes--Barre, Pa. There is No Substitute For * General Insurance * Miners Nat'I Bank Bldg. Wilkea- Barre, Pa. For. Accurate and Dependable Nationally Famous Watches QUALITY FRANK CLARK For . Certified Perfect Diamond Rings 0' Devotion Jeweler 6:l South Main Street For . Up-to-t he-minute styles in Fine Jewelry ON. Easy Credit at No Extra Cost See . • BISCUIT CO. * Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ~QUt.lH O(hl JEWELER 75 South Main Street WILKES-BARRE Acting Secretary_..__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..: " - - - - - - - - - - - - - : T. A. EVANS, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon 1947 July 4th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 July 4 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Wilkes College https://omeka.wilkes.edu/omeka/files/original/2e301d508ddd5c1292ea8c13654c0a2e.pdf 4f37f871a3655a58d450a861016f6979 PDF Text Text · 'H · E h . .· .. .. ... . IIIIII IIII_IIIIHIIIIIIIIIII 1j 111111111111111 :F'RIDA!Y, JUNE 20, 1947 WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLV A~IA Vol. 9. No. 26. BUJC Becomes Wilkes College Thursday ·seven New Instructors LANGUAGECLUBS · TO HOLD F~TA Added To Wilkes Sta_ ff ,· Of the seven new teachers appointed to Wilkes College · this June, six are permanent and one has the position . of visiting instructor in Phytlcs for the summer. In tl;ie History Department Dr. Harold Thatcher, Professor of History, has been a_p pointed Head \of 'the iDepa:rt,ment 0 ~ _ Social Sciences. J!'or "the past five years, Dr. Thatcher served as head of the Historicai · Division of the Quar.iermaster Corps of . the United States Ariny. Formerly, he served as .As·s"istant Professor of History ~ the University o.f Maryland and lna,tnictor at the Hill and Ashman Sehool~, ·. Dr. Thatch~' earned his M. A. at C-Ohmiq_ia and his Ph. D. at the University of Chicago. · Mr. Robet:t i>arti-idge, Instructor in·- Hlstoi,y, eame4 his B. S. c,. an.,..1 . M. .. ~ "'t tha. .,, University of : H. rv-.i with the P ennsyl:v-am.a.: e se United States Navy as .Gunnery · · · · nOfficer, Athletic Officer, and ~dar and .Fight .Dire<!tor. While at the Univ~sity .of .J>ennsylvania, .he was captain of the_soccer te~m and . .y ed .. , sh . "vrt s. t <IP :on the. . .vars lty p la baseball team. Durh1g his graduate study, he served as coach of the University of Pennsylvania Soccer · Te.ariL · !Miss P~yllis Nelson, a · ointed a:s:J.niltructor in History, graduated from Swarthmore with houors in 1944. She then taught in the Midwest for one year and worked in Washington for one year. She earned here M. A. d,egree at Harvard in June, 1947. . · · Dr. Stanko Vujlca 'is serving as Inst ructor in German in the Foreign Lap.guage Department 11nd aa Instruct-Or for the History of Religion course. Dr. Vujica earned his Ph.D. in Theology at the University of Zagreb, Jugoslava -and his M. A. from the Philosophical Institute of the University of Innabruck, Germany. From 1938 to 1943, he served as ProfesBQr at the,e Sarajevo Philosophical and Theological Seminaty. While teaching at Sarajevo, he also edited two magazines. 0 = Dr. -Lisah.eth Beynon has been appointed to t he Chem"istry Department. She earned her Ph. D., A. B. from the University of Nebraska, M; S. from the University of Chicago, and Ph. D. at John Hopkins University. During the past fifteen years, Dr. Beynon has taught in various colleges in the Uinited States and has served as Assis:ta·n t to the Editor on the staff of the International Critic Tables in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the National Academy of Sciences. She is a member of Iota Sigma -P i, an honorary scientific society. She · is also a member of the American Medical Society. Mrs. Nada Vujica, wife of Dr. Stanko Vujicafi has been appointed Assistant Librarian. Mrs. Vujica earned her M. A. at the Uni~ vei·sity of Zagreb. For four years she served as Librarian a t this _University. Before coming to this t h t th bo k d -coun ry s e wro e re.e o s an a nwnber of literary artheicles for Yugoslav magazines.S also s·e rced as co-editor of the WOMEN'S au ".r.AGAZINE. . Mr. Spence J. Marks has been given a temporary ap.pointment to the Physics Depat"tment as Visiting Instructor in Physics. Mr. Marks holds a permanent appointment at York Junior College, York, P,ennsylvania. · The administration announces that se~en instructors have left Wilkes for the summer to do further study and that thre.e have severed relations with the college. Dr. Edward Har tman, Mr. Henry ,S teinman, and Mr. Carl Marks have feft the • teaching staff of Wilkes College. Four instructors-Mr. ·E dward Williams, Mrs. Edward Williams, Mr. Harold Collins, and Mr. Constantine Symonolewicz are attending Columbia University for the summer for further study. Mr. Thomas Richards is attending t he University of Chicago. Dr. Lenore Ward and Mr. Voris B. Hall are doing research work during the summer. STUDENT COUNCIL COLLEGE 0 ~ INTRAMURAL·SPORTS ELECTIONS ·TIIBSDAY Mr. George Ral11ton, Director of Athletics, is planning an intramural sports program ror the summer semester. Softball and tennis will be oft"ered in the program. .Students who are interested should get in contact with Mr. Ralston, who has offered. his services to back the undertaking. All that is needed now is an adequated numher of partlcipe.nte. · When calling on Mr. Ralston, the prospective softball _pfuyers should leave their names, and the name of the course in wMch they are en• rolled. This will allow Mr. Ralston to arrange teams and a schedµle for tM softball playen. Students who are interested in playing tennis are also requested to ·lrav,e their nallles and schedulss with .Mr. . Ralston. - If a sufficient -,umber of students register, a tourament will be arranged with playffs on the courts in Kirby Park. Election of Student Council members to fill existing vacancies created during the summer semester will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a. · m. The Sophomore elections will be held in CHASE' THEATRE . Junior elections will take place in CHASE LOUNGE. The following people were nominated for the Sophomore class: William Davies, Hatry Davis, Edwin Kosik, Eleanor Krute, and James Spanos. Nomine,es for the Junior class are Ralph Carey, Eugene l\laylock, Joseph Pringle, and Sylvia Roth. The members of the Sophomore and Junior classes ar.e urged to attend the elections. BEACON MEETING . There will be a m~eting of the BEACON Stair today at 4 p. m. in the BEACON otriee. All members must be present. On W~dnesday evening, July 9, at 8 P. M., the Spanish Club, assistel by the French and German Clubs will hold a fiesta on the lawn between Kirby and Chase Halls. l!'. our inull'esting films will be shown during the fi.esta. They in· elude a comedy starring Bob H<~pe, a musical featuring the 222 piece Berlin Symphony Orchestra, and a film featuring Jose Iturbi at the piano. Of particular int.erest will be the showing of the pictures of Wilkes-College students in Cuba. Du1-ing the party typical Spanish refreshments will be served. All st-udents are invited. -----,--- BUCKNELL DEGRE~S . . .,__,,.._ TO DEi DV ·OFFERED THROUGH 1949 The trustees of Bucknell University in a meeting held at Lewisbui:g on Saturday, June 7., agreed to continue their scholastic affilia• tion wi th Wilkes...COUege until 1949 so that commitments to stud.P.nts based upon the former affiliation of th e Junior College with th e University might be upheld. The trust.ees of Bucknell have agi·eed th at degi·ees of the University will b.e granted in 1948 a nd U:1 49 unless Wilkes College is fully accredited 1949 prior to • COLLEGE MAY HAVE NEW LABS ·Presentation Ceremony To Take Place On Campus' The most impol'tant day in the history of this institution and one ' of the most eventful days ,ever to occur in Wyoming Valley will ta.ke place Thursday afternoon at 3:30 'o'clock when this institution will receive its charter as an indepeu'dent four year college. The charter _will be received in a formal cere·mony to be held from 3:30 to 4:30 Thursday afternoon on the campus lawn between Chase and Kirby Halls. The presentation of t~ charter will mark the official beginning of Wilkes . College as a separate four year institution. The ceremony will be broadcast over WILK in Wilkes-Barre, Dr·. Henry Klonower, repr~senting the State of Pennsylvania, will present the chart.er to Dr. Eugene S. Farley, head of Wilkes College. ; F·o rmer President Arnaud C. .Martz and present President Herb·e rt L. Sp.enc€r of Buckne·ll Uni·versity will discuss the relationships of the former J~nior College wiih Bucknell in th e pas.t, present, and future, Among thos,e invited are Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J • :Weckesser, Admiral and Mrs. Harold Stark, Mrs. John Conyngham, and Mrs. Fred Ahlborn. Inauguration da y will be the fulfillment of early desires of Bucknell Junior C-OILege leaders and friends. The Junior· College was created by Bucknell University under the leadership of Pr,esideut l Homer P. Hainey, to afford Valley students the opportunity· of attend-ing college near home. In 1933 Bucknell held its first class· in a rented office building. In 1936 Mrs._ John Conyngham and Admiral ·at1d · Mrs. Harold Stark donated t,l[~_i'r River Street home to the collfijfe. In 1938 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weck• esser contributed a home to s·ucknell Junior College. Then, lri ·.1941 Allen Kirby gave his Rivet St~t home to this institution. At sent, the college has received five other buildings as gif-ts frQm friends and trus~s of the school. Before applying for its charter as an independent- four year institution the college c.omplet.ea. a 11uccessful drive for an erufowment fund of $500,000. At P,reR-nt asof the new college, including ·oJitUJ i·ngs and equi"ment, are valuea'at,· .., more than •750,000. ·' "' Wilkes will have a wmpetent bo d hi bo d f ar of trustees. T s ar , ormerly the board of the Junior Col.; lege, is composed of civic and culturai leaders of ·t:1ie Valley. At present, the co1·1 e-· .. - '--·s ,.... '1:"' ., well trained faculty · meintier~. This im~tltu~ipnfoot, proudly upon its fi'ne ,;~histoey,. •~ttet s.tU4 it can look to a propitious fut\lre, This Thursday will ~ a most ex-: citing, colorful day for this colleg~ and its students, Therefore, it is .to the advantage of all students to wi-tness the charter ceremony. No student should miss inaugural day on Thursday. pre- can' CHORAL CLUB TO SING TIIBSPIANS WILL PMSENT NEW _PLAY AT INAUGURATION '.l.'he Board of Trustees al'e at present considering the possi bil1 ities of turning Conyngham An1 nex into a Biological labo1·atory, which would ·· include laboratories Bacteriology, Zoology, Botany, and June 26, Inauguration Day for The Cha se Theatre Gro up_ of Hygien.e. In addition there would Wilk.es College, will be highlighted" now preparing th,e bill for the be a large lecture room.. summer season. The first produc- by the appearance of the Chor;al tion planned is the Hart and Kauf- Club. The program will consist of man comedy, "You Can't Take It madrigals, chorals, and folk songs With You." The production will conducted and produceded by Pro• take place some time in July. feesor Paul Gies. The Club will repeat the proCasting began last Tuesday. When casting is completed, Miss Foster, gram offered on April 11 over StaThose unusual sounds which have director of the Chase Theatre tion WBAX This will give studeJlta been coming from the language Group, announces that there · will an opportunity to hear once more studio in P. C. H. have had many still be positions open for anyone such familiar m~,terpiec:es . as students wondering as to just what interested in working on the tech- "Jeau, Joy of Man's Desiring." by Bach, "Ave Verum" by Mozart, is the source and cause of t he nical staffs. strange babble of voices. Relax and At a meeting on May 29 the fol- and "In These Delightful Pleasant be assured that the German, lowing people were a}>pointed by Groves" by Purcell. Miss Jea11 French, a nd -Spanish you have Miss Foster, and confirmed by the Daugherty and Miss Helene Nicol, heard spoken and then immediately group, to serve on the Board of who proved so capable in. their repeated is nothing more than the Director for t he summer season: solooist work, will return for reMirro-Phone the language depart- Albin Auk,erland - Chief Tech- peat performances. Those who did not have the opment has -b orrowed for a few nician; Joseph Sooby - Chief of weeks. Stage Construction; Albert Col- portunity t o tune in WBAX on The lVlirro-Phon.e is ar. ingenious mer - Chief Electrician; Herbert April 11 will enjoy the repetition instrument into which one can Levy - Property Manager; Elea- of the Choral Club's performance s;iea,.k for a minute and n:m1ediate- nor Krute - Assistant Property at 2:30 on June 26. The Choral Club's presentation ly p lay back his voice. The same Manager; Elva Fuller Head voice can be heard as often as bne Book Holder; Harol<l Rein-Sound will demonstrate the ability of desires, or it can be erased imme- Effects; Lois Mangel - Costumes; lWlilkes College to "g,o on .re<:· diately and a new one 1·ecord,ed. . Joseph Gudaitis - Business Ma11- ord" with four-year colleg.es aac. 1'he student can hear his pro- i ager; Ralph Hodgson - Box Of- having a progressive music d~partnunciation faults and can correct I fice; Helen Davidson - House ment. his ·mintakes very ,easily with this I Manager and Hostess; Miriam 1 new device. Golightly Publicity; Alfred ing were elected to th offices on In · addition to the decorations, I Moskowitz-Ra<lio Publicity; Ruth the Board of Directors: Herbert newspapers, pamphlets, and _re- J Lawler - Editor (Playbill); Arn- Levy, President; Edward Stryjak, cor<l~ngs from various countries, I old N achlls - - Advertising Man- Vice-President; Elva Fuller, Seethe .l\'!irro-Phone is making the 1ager (Playbill); Nelson Nelson - 1, retary· Bruce Mackle• Treaimrer • • ' • study of language;; less .a gramma- Member of the . Board of Di rec- I The Board of Directors will t1cal drudge and has raised the en- tqrs. · i meet regularly on Monday eve1 At the same me,eting, t he follow- · nings at 7:00 until further notice. thusiasm of the students. LANGUAGE DEPT. us~ MIRRO-PHONE �Friday, June 20, 1947 BUCKNELL BEACON . 2 THE Bli®RNEJLL BEACON Rein Repo11ts EDf,llO~\.~\L,sl;IT AFF ..... Edi~or ..... : .. .. . .... . .... : ..... . .. .. .... . ...... . _.Henry Ande;~on Ass\stant Editor . . ...... ... .. . .... _. ...... . .... . ..... Rp.b,.!rt Af11Jer Busmess Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Geµe Maylock Art Editor ...... . . ... . ....... .. ..... ·. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gepr'g e~ -~er Circulation Manager ... .. . .. ... ... ... ,. .. .. .. .... Richard~:;Gi:,~ m~e\d Facul!y Rep?rter .......... . . ,. ... . . . .. . : . . ...... . . . . . Chp.1les<I,e1f Faculcy Adv1Sor .. ... . . ... ... .... ... .... ... ....... Joseph Donnelly Typis bs-Joe :Gudaitis, El,eanor Krut~, Dor.o thy J. Sorber. . Rep,orters - Robert . Mi_kulewicz, JV[argaret McHale, N,elson Nelson, Hi\rold ·' Rein;' Sylvia Rot h, Robert Sakoski, Edyth Rudolph, Muriel Bransdorf, Caryl Galow, Clayton Bloomberg, Norbert Olshefski, Vincent Macri, and Rhuea Williams. y~,p.cn :t,4e summer t~r'lll beg!!~ I im,medi<\tje)y wenti-to th,~.,BEA;CQN -u· ,,. , "'¾t,_1,ye ,.to I ,'Jit!ld -1 out .if • I :•~_till ,: b;'lq 1,~1y _j9b ,on i ,tl1at mo:it - :r.espe,ct~q ,p;w ,d:uct.,.of,ithe F.pu•rth:,:Jilsta,te a& I · . · · · · · . · · ' had heard __some filthy rumors Which claimed _that I was .-blli1;ig in~ v,eS t igated becaue of my smuggling of bubble gum over· the border to P_lymoqth. ; I entered the . office .11nd beheld a strange sight. A thin young You numb,er approximate)y 150 _students which is one-fourth of man was sitting on a swivel chair the present summer student enrollment. before an Qp~n wiiidow, and .:while '!~his ?ll,{l.kes .. you an infl\1encing factor on the campus of . Wilkes College; this influ,!ln.ce can, be ,directed towards benefa:i.aL,chan.n els . . The. loudly 5 ing'ing- "Tha't's My Desire,;; outlets for your talents are many and varied: newspaper work, dra- he was thr~w(n_g sec911d~t1,11.,11_d l;'~yµ:i~.tifs, l.ap~.11ge clqbs,_,.;:lnd an internatjonai' r elatiqns,. group are just chology books at passing co-eds. a...few of .,the....niany~~groups ·.y:ou can. ,a ttaeh, yours-elf. to. I cl.eared my throat and sa_id, iDuring this summer, you many find things a little qui-et around "Thir, I'm looking for the new here. , Don't let this situation fooJ°youi'NevertheLess there are enough _editor." • a<::tivit_i.es . to _keep everyone .busy and ha:ppy. In the r,egular school "That's m e," the book - thrower said as he turned in his swivel serµester, thi-s . place alboun~s with excJtement. Footl?all, . basket):>.all; chair. l;>a&e.ball, . wrestHng, _and tennis .a.re the major sports and more are ~xi was facing Hank Anderson, t he I felt secure for A-merica'.ii futurepected to, be added. This co!Jege. has ·its share of social activities too former Associate E•.·d'itor. I I'e· , with this ex.am_pie of a youth . ob(as .many old .timers· will tell you) and takes a back seat for no one in ,111,embered · his three year's experiits extra curricular. functions. ence . as social editor on the · tainii::ig . a lib,eral educa,t ion for ,,:the 1 ·'\Stay-a•·While· Reformatory News" advancement of · himself and ' hhf · ; and I was relieved to · know that country. I ·' went on to a/;k .him if it , our newspaper was to be in compe- hid been . the . unqu_e nehaliie thirst 1 _·_·. ·:F:?llowfog ·our last is.sue of the !5pring ~em.ester, Wilkes Colleg-c ,te'!,t h~n~~. " · for nwre, edµ~atjon _that }µld e:himg- '" The me}l'l.bers -6f 'Mos-o~Mey:;os' 1 pu,bll.shed a .literary magazine,. M:AN,U,S,C~-J:PT, the first publication of Rem, h.e sard,_ glad to see you the ·-~ panish ' Club, . are -c urrent!' : · .. bacl· Got an as 1gnn1ent f .ed .his ·. mind , about · attending, the ,;.,la-•1·ng ·_a n ,e1·g.h t -~•=·tr1·p·_ to -Sa1· its;,Jdi;id o~ this earn-pus. '!'he mag,azine was enthusiastical_ly .received ', '· ' ·" . or ~ou. ,,. un ., Want you to get out and 1nterv1ew summer-- school. Juan, _'. Pu_erto' -R1'co •·dur·-1•t1g •- t•,._ 11 .,. by,.the students of this institution. Opinion expres•sed by students in '. , . , · , ' · " .H..E :STUDENT POLL · b t th' tat · t · a typical student. W·e 11 ·feature "Nah". he _ a nswei:ed, "I .. went Christm~s-'vae(tion.-. _ : .J>re(le!lt--pJam 1 T• • , • , • co1·ro ora e; .1s s emen . it.,, 11 f _. th · t0 I rld · · · ·· I · MANUSCR ff f f II down the _booksfore and ,se.en -the ca • lh ,' . e_·grO\fp · ' eav~ -11 . :_,..re110T 1 0 ,crs page a ter pag-e O we · · . ·. I n .Jts 1mtia 1Ssµe ' • "'i~th ·1 TJtir" I i,ai(l. · "I' , ~4, . · .tum--.to-'the-·States .on::a· ppvat e.Par. wr-itten, .- mature, and interesting material. 'l'h,ere is more poetry in to b.; 'b~ ck ~o;kin!i" for' }k~~:11 ~tty _allyg,ator no~e~ooks , w1-t h thp, A,'Dleti~n;".Airlines :.plat1,e.- Wh'ile-~i th the· \M,ANU.SCRIP.T th~n _msets the , e~e at a_ gl~nce, for up on 1-.eading Ju_n. . . . ~h, ,~Wy,1;1 1,l'.li,J;ig I V,1;1} • • • , '11<h, ppers ey was, ~pvm .. away ta the Puerto RicO"'_they ·will · stay: at · tl , the prose one can readily sens,e a p·oebc quality m several of the prose Wilkes Coltege·:" ,. · · vetena_ns. They said I cou1dn't•·-have 1Sandado ·Hotel · •one of ··Puer+~ none 1f · I was 't · t · ' · · a;-t\ctes. ·T his quality is a rare accomplishment in that some of t he " That will ,l?e ;:ip," ,.4e .,%Ja/d _a s, )le ' -~ go.m a su-m~er ,R:1co'&-"iinest. In San J•uan .:t}ley; wi 0 1 articlils _are 'of a sci,entific nature. began tying •"kriots in · his -Botani· ~~~ ~! ,,so _ r,,~igued up. Ge.ez, . 1t s ;Qe ent,er,tained· al' "La I U~ive_rs'iqi There isn't a fal_tering page, but as is ,certain to happen to anyone tie. . · ·{ II\ t -it · _ · ;N~cie.: t, de · Pu~rto • ~ico",· Tl · I left h1 d · d t 'h .. ~od.ded_. assent. .·pr1·ce-- 0l' "the· tn'.p , 1·s,,.1t225 1·nc'lu' "-' · e_ ~j9yit1g__anythi~g __ worthwhile. som~thing wil~ always b.e p~rticular ly f · ·. - 111 • a1: r~pair-~ 0 • e "'Vhy did t . ...:., . , . urn .. th 1mpress1ve. In our ca•se we particularly like Robert Dido's, MY ca ~term, mkm!5 it the most_ sch.ool ?". he -ri:n· c o:nk.,ed a summer all , eJ!:p~nses_.· ~e gr~yp · will- tin ' MO'l'HER. · log;cal place .to fmd the ·"tY-Pical" " ( . ·. ·-- e -me.. _the ·.ent1re -e1ty · m, pr~vate.:citrs. · •· · _. _... , ·. . . .t -student. On the second floor I no quietly zipp~ up my -alhga~r ··,A.-r.r_ang~ments .•·~ave••-b een ..ma,• . .The : ma~~z1?e _1s m?re than . go\)d: 1 is ,excelknt. We hope there found only one st~d~I).t. ,He . h. wl>~ok, _and .. w1thoJ1t -.-.ans\renn-g i· to·· tak~- fort.y · pe_ople . on ~the . tot· 1~ will be :a:10.ther .1ssue this summer. sitting _in a far corner c 1• • I .went back to the BEACON- pThose-mterested· mmaking:-the- trii, . Ai'.ong _wit~ the ,-eontributors_the, _e ntire staff of t~e MAN_USCRIPT his spiced 4a;n .sa~dwich~Y office. ',saould See"Miss ~Ulse'th. · · 1s to .he complimented for turmng out an outstandmg proJect. Nan pi;qached h_1s taqle and 1;1at down. · Richards, Editor of the publication, arid Dr. Mary E. Craig, faculty "Pardon me," I said, "but , why. adviser, worked. particularly hard to plake the MANUSCRIPT a success. ,are , you _s~d?" · .· '. GINDERELLA.,BrALV-FIN.ANCIAL''RE:eJ)JfT ·.. · . _____________ .He raised h_is .tear-lltain~d fii.c.e, · ·· · · )oQ.ked at me, and said, "B~~,a~~e: Approve'd ·Budg t . . e · · · · · · · · · · .• • · · ·, · · • •. .. .. . . .... . .. ..... . .. . ·. -·t~ .-O. O<tOO it's hot - too hot .to go to school !" Income· -- ' Aha, I thought, HE'R E ,was _t)le , _Tick;t -S_al,es Receipts ('796 "Tickets -~c>l4) ........ i,$J,,iJQ-.~ . At.11 ,. A. ~ --on Tuesd~y, stu<lents ,wjll have an opportunity to elect ," typical" ..sJJ.!.Q.~_n,t,! .. MY ..~e.~.rch was -Federal Dance .T.ax -Baya,ble .. . . .... , ............ , 320.Q0 . . ' . mote µiembers t_o the _.Student ,c ouncil, :Once again we .s hould like to ~nded! I bought him ano,ther spiced · · ui;ge Wilkes..-s tudents -t'o,.c.ome to ,t he, electi.ons and to,.elect those people pam sandwich,•. ~ilid , as..-h~·.;..ippke1.:1i E N.et .. l n,come .. .. ....... .... . .............. . ... $,1;5.9.0.f() . '>·PJipses : . · who they know will cap.ably r.epresen-t .student intere;sts. took down his whole story. Gost : 9~,rBa~d . .... ......... . ........... ~,,,500.QO When voting, re1J1en.iber. _tpat a _.po_sition on the Student Council is He w11is ~Gh-1:,j~tezwd 1.J ~utl~s d ~an...~:ist~mely responsible one. , Representatives of the council have the :F'launcelottifry, . and, only . afte~• Adm1mstrat1on (l11cidental to hiring' b4ndf . . '7.00 Arrangements: ; a~tpi>r}!Y -.~oJl!!A4le and_dispe~e ~ll of the student activity fu:nd, whi<;h: operating a bootleg mine for thrae .. F-ernbr'ook :Palladiu-m •Rental ... ~$·!0Q'.OO runs into several thousand dollars. Th,e council decides where the money ~ears was -h e able to raise the .Polke Bro.tection . .. : . ... .. ..... ,·10'.00 p,ec,essary·funds to put him through will g~ h~~ mu.c~ c,er.);ain ,'activiitie~ ,.will r,e~eiv,e. T,p..us ,1it .is ta Student ,Gua.rds , (10) ..... .. .. , . ,140.00 Jligh school. ·Wishing .. to better OiIJ.!iin:ena iN o-minee, :Gt!ts . . . . . . · 3:6.00 simple matter to see that a position on the council should be afforded pimself, Gutless studied h a rd_ wo,t qgr,aph_e r .•. . .. . , . • . . . . . . . . .. ~Qi..QO to only tpe very interested and the very capable. ;whereas he g,r-aduated -with the Pi):nte Car,pet .R1mtal . . . . . . . . . . . ,i~.o .'. _.lf ,YPU fail to vote, you may r,egret it later. Don't regret it. -):tistincl•on of , being voted "'The 's ~l).O_ Tu11,er .. •.. ............... _ 8~ 'p po_thght ... .. ._.. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ...4'_q() Student Most ·Dikely to •Find ·It' . ·A. ,system . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . · 14.00 Necessary To ·Rep_e at H:is High 1 Truck Rental and -Transportation , 24'.00 School Edqcll;tipp:" . Years later war came ' and Gut~ The: Be.a cpn con_tinues to .w~l<;pme_,letters to _tl).,e ~itor. Any stu·TQtal Arrangements dent who wishes to -s ubmit any comment ·o r ·criticism of ,a cons_tructive less clps,~d ,}tis pp~tl~g mjpe ,to Decoratiqns: natµre -for public•;ltio;.; is urged to ·I.eave his letter at the Beacon office.· join his friends and ·neighbt>1s··in· 18.50 the Armed Forces. For three and Floral Clook Our pnly ,:requ.est is that ,the author _sign his name to his letter_. -37·.60 a , )tal_f -Ye!lrs he .w.a s ,p_u_t to ._w_Q,k 29;00 . ~r.,.11ivi sci;jpbljngs on latrine W~11 fFlov.;~~ .. , .. ..... ....... . . 26.00 ' a semester. With th.e increasing w,i\l,s. (.fllQ!ll 1ih!lt exper~"Q.Ce .he student, body .,I'm sure that -ther.e ,Tol;al ,J)~co,r ati~s ... . ..... .. ..•.... . r;t,1.00 ; , •• • • : • • · will be many worth while contFi"' pi~~.ed ·' up ll,OI_lle , choice ,bj,t,s Q~ 1 Program: aes,thetic .P.oetry ,,"'.P.iGh .lle r.e,!liteq. Program Engraving . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00 butions. for Ir)e.) Pro,g ram Printing (1200) . . . . . . 65,00 +· Wh t D 0 y Th' k Louis D. Froelich: I -found the !I' , .'h_." n th . e w,a r en.d_e d an_d_,·.Q_µ_~les·ll. Q!1,f?S~Jon: • .~ \ · pu ' ·. m -MANUSCRIPT quite -interesting. 'Nl'n • of .the MANUSCRIPT,? As in .all new publications ther,e is "'.!l,S .Gast.oµt ~n-t_o_Jhe woi:ld o_f cjvTotal Program ........ .. ..... . . .. .. . ·rli~lph · Ci_ri y : T:h e 14,A,NUf . b , ilj,~!J.,'! . . F;ifty-tw.o •~e.elc11 ~fter . M11 Publicity: room or improvement ut 1et s 'h h SOJ(UP;I' <;e~~~jnly ,was,,a pt~p ~er see more issues and more often. di,~epa,-:ge_ _e )VliS .t<M that he ,m:g11t Photographs for· ~chool Paper .. :.2.4,/:i0 ward toward schqol .activ.iti.es and get _a j.9b ,or ~/lY;"n _to stRP ,eatipg, _ Glass Slippers ,(l .pair) . . . . . . . . 25;00 sh_0 11 ld .be .contin,;ed,:ij'y·:, all m-ea·n--s .· WinS t on Hall: A fine piece of It +-h th t 'h d 'ded .; " ,... work on- the part of -the students - .WflS ,r en ; -a .\,e. - 8$:l • J .o ,.µr- , T9tal I>,ubl,i<:ity ....... . .,..... . ..... . · ,.'W esiey ,_ E. ~11ne:· ,A . cr,edit ~q , · ther his edueat~on .by attending,J;ql-. tb.e :institution. _ who submitted their writings. I ll}g_e. , '.I;~e -~!l_!>W_l~-g_e .th!lt .h~ ,W/lS Tickets: . . '. 'lio·.~. ,· ·p:_r_i_n g-'Ie: _ ,T . h e _ MANU- literature would certainly to see more b ~:"+-t_e rigg. . _ ,h'lffiJl~If cournenJJ.~t~d --f or .'.,l:.i<;~#lt •Pz:in.ting .0 ,00(),) ....••.• .,9:t:10 like the·like MANUSCRIPT. ,Pqst .'G~r~s .for Voting . .... .• .... :• tfil.00 SCRIPT is an _ex- _cell_e__.n_ t . pnplic _af"et ·that now ;get·,~ •1·ng t' ""· George Bauer : Very well done. , the :.... · he · 'W"S .,.... .... .., . : ,P~st. Offi~e Bqx .Ren.t;d ..... ... , 'l2,li0 tion . and brings ,.the Engli&h De- I doii't believe there should -be any . oply ,- 65 ,~qllars a .. mon.th instead of T1eket Col\tctor : ... . .......... . 6.00 partm!!11t ·closer to· the 's~udent. the_,µi,_\YlLJtiiJh~y. .et ,s k e,ep · "h • · · · ·· · changes except more frequent H t e issues. coming. . . e i:omm,~p.!!e<i, his equcatiqn ,in L Total Ticket . ........ .......... . .. . . •J;>o~glas .Macl-{eal: ,T he · ~ANV- publication. the s:pr\ng t,e:i:ni, .fqjlow,:ing .the. ;t:.ifb- . S~JiPl ,presents · .a competitiyli! er/ll A1;ts currtc;ul~m- Some of his TQtal ,Expense . . ... . . . . ... .. ..... . ; .,. .~;060;00 opportunity for the student to coµ.,t ;~s ip.!!Jµded C,omic Pj\ges ,in Net Difference .. . . .. ; ..... _. ..... . ...... . ....• ,·iJ.-;469,60 prove his literary mettle. the J{Jqm!),n E_mpire 100, Lunch 99, ', Mildred Legosh: It :was extremeThe Int€rnational Relations· Club River. ,C ommon 103, History of t he Balan~e Saved on .Enterprise .. ... ... .. ..•. , . .. ~l,63.0.40 ly interesting and : it gives . stu- will hold their first meeting of the B_l9od Beet.le 102, Movies 100, and dents .. \\cit!) .. _literary abi_lity ·a Summer semester tonight at 7 p.m. Fernbrook Paladium 201. G°'utless chance to express it. · All members and interest€d per- cw.nplej:,e4 the!le-courseii ;vith.flyi~g To ,the Stud~nt Body of •thjs_(:ollege: · -~ µ ri~:1 Brans.¢orf: Tlle M~U- sons are urged be present as the co\9rs, apd .ii,lthough _he liked school . The above account of the .financial a~l.i yities ·of:the· ·Cirid~ella.. B!lll SCn.IIPT is an ,excellent pub1ica- pµr,pql!,El of the qieet\~g -~ill.,qe ,to . a gr~at :Pell!, . he ~d d~iQed t;o . 1s a -true ·report ~o•· the best of oui: ktN»¥ledge. · · · · · ' tio,n. :and __<;e_rtainly shqµld, be i>µ,b- organize a schedule for the Sum- tajce 1;1 well-earned rest this sumli~hed more often, perhaps twi~ mer. mer. ~ll~irmen; ----- WEL€0ME FRESHMAN!! SBANISH dCtUB PLANS .crkm «'FRIP TO·~e.UER-TO ·1uco ·MANUSCRIPT A SUCCESS 0 = 0 0 'V~~: f\,~~· ELECTIONS TUF.SDAY ;~va' LET'JERS WELCOME St' u·d·' en·t p-0 11: I. R. C. T.o ,Meet Tonight to � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wilkes Beacon Newspaper Collection, 1947-present Description An account of the resource <p>This is Wilkes University's <em>Beacon</em> Newspaper collection, 1947-present. We also have digitized copies of the <em>Beacon's</em> predecessors, <em>The Bucknell Bison Stampede</em>, 1934-1935 and <em>The Bucknell Beacon</em>, 1936-1947 June. It should be noted that Wilkes University does not have a complete set of issues for the Bucknell Bison Stampede and Bucknell Beacon. For researchers who are interested in seeing the complete issues for these publications, please contact <a href="https://researchbysubject.bucknell.edu/scua">Bucknell University's Special Collections Department</a>.</p> <p></p> <p>Missing Issues:</p> <p>1947 August 8th<br />1947 September 5th<br />1947 October 3rd<br />1947 October 17th<br />1947 October 31st<br />1947 November 21st<br />1947 December 19th<br />1948 September 9th<br />1950 April 28th<br />1953 April 10th<br />1962 February 2nd</p> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Beacon staff is comprised of Wilkes University students who are advised by a full-time faculty member of the Communication Studies Department. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934-present Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright of the Wilkes Beacons is retained by Wilkes University. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Professor Emeritus Harold Cox digitized the collection from 1934-1970 and created a <a href="https://beaconarchives2.wilkes.edu/">legacy website</a>. Digital Archives student John Jenkins digitized the collection from 1970-present. Special thanks goes to Communication Studies Professor Dr. Kalen Churcher, Editor-in-Chief Kirsten Peters, Beacon staff member, Emily Cherkauskas, and other Beacon staff for their help in acquiring digitized copies of the Beacons from 2006 onward. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bucknell Beacon, 1947 June 20th Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1947 June 20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Newspaper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Communication Studies Department Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bucknell University Junior College