The Stetson Reporter

nia.itra'i r The Stetson Reporter Per Victory... Buy U.S. DEFENSE BONDS STAMPS NINTH YEAR—NO. 3 DELAND, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 1, 1943 PRICE TEN CENTS HATTERS IN SPOTLIGHT Mayor Business Manager Major Von Schlichten Gives Optomistic Armistice Address Glee Club Featured In Chapel Program The boy who becomes an American soldier today will return a self-reliant man tomorrow. Such was the theme of the talk by Major W. W. von Schlichten to a large group of students, soldiers, and De- Land citizens attending the campus Armistice Day observance, held during the regular chapel period. "Some parents become unduly alarmed when their boy enters the Army," said the Major, who is classifications officer of the local ASTP STAB Unit. "They worry and fret about his food, clothing, and health." Actually, the Major declared, the experience of being "cut away from his mother's apron strings" develops his character. Major von Schlichten went on to describe the rigorous training in personal neatness and self-discipline which every inductee goes through. "Above all, he learns unselfishness," the Major emphasized. "I have seen men at the front aid a wounded buddy without regard for their own safety. I have seen a man with one cigaret divide it in two for his comrade. I have seen a man share his scanty rations when hLs friend had none. "If this is to be the last war, the whole world will have to learn that unselfish quality that our own .soldiers know so well." The ceremony opened with "God of Grace and God of Glory" by the glee club under the direction of Miss Helen Allinger. President Allen read the Scripture and offered a prayer "that the world may see a just peace and that men may live in peace and good will and brotherhood." The service closed with "The Star Spangled Banner". Mystic Krewe Taps Six For Membership In an impressive chapel ceremony, Jack Heyward, Mystic Krewe captain, tapped six of Stetson's outstanding men for membership in the organization which recognizes students outstanding in one particular field and active in several. Honored men include T. R. Mims, LaVergne Mixon, "Skip" Eichholz, Brooks Walker, Maurice Fain, and Joe Adney. Mims, this year's Hatter editor, was recognized for work in publications and glee club activities. Mixon, junior class prexy, was cited for his leadership in religious activities as was Fain, recently' elected state president of B. S. U. Walker and Eichholz received recognition for exceptional work in athletics and social functions. Adney, an honor roll student, was selected for his outstanding scholarship record. '3i:Grad Wins Legion of Merit Lieut. Col. Charles A. Luckie, a graduate of Stetson College of Law in 1931, has been awarded the Legion of Merit by General Dwight Eisenhower, Allied commander in the Mediterranean. Lieut. Col. Luckie's award, the highest possible other than a field decoration, was in recognition of his service in the Judge Advocate's Department. The citation spoke of his outstanding professional ability, initiative, and superior performance of duty, "qualities in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service." While at Stetson Lieut. Col. Luckie was outstanding in campus activities. He was a member of Delta Sigma Phi, Phi Alpha Delta, Theta Alpha Phi, and the football team. MAT I KISS YOU, LIEUTENANT? The private life of Private Bill Malton Jr. is herewith opened to the public. Poor Bill, who is a member of the STAR Unit here, must come to attention and salute every time he wants to kiss his wife. Bill doesn't talk about it much, but his wife is First Lieutenant Rita Malton of the United States Marine Corps. She is a classifications officer stationed in Washington, D. C. Malton denies that his mother- in-law is a first sergeant. Hatter To Publish Despite Finances, Labor, Material Coverston Appointed Business Manager Following a meeting of the publications committee held recently Hatter editor, T. R. Mims, announced that the yearbook would again be published despite wartime shortages of material, labor and finances. David Gardner, student body president, expressed belief that the student body would back the Hatter staff and assured the committee that the students could be counted on for any financial aid necessary. During the meeting, President Allen authorized the appointment of Delphene Coverston, last year's editor of the annual, as business manager to fill the vacancy left with the resignation of Brooks Walker. Other appointments to the staff include George Davis, associate editor; Barbara Lupfer, associate business manager; Leta Mitchell, senior editor; Sylvia Jones, junior editor; Betty Graw, sophomore editor; Bob Clark, freshman editor; Marjorie Kersey, organizations editor; Betty Lou Bell, snapshot editor; Chauncey Marshall, art editor; and Carol Emerson, Sports editor. Photographic work on the book, which is now well underway, should be completed by February 1, stated the editor. Two Local Grads Now Serving In Cuban Missions Rev. and Mrs. Patrick Arnold, former Stetson students, boarded plane the morning of November 19 for Havana, Cuba, where they will be missionary teachers. Mrs. Arnold, the former Harriet Alexander, was graduated from Stetson in 1940. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Alexander of DeLand. Mrs. Arnold is the third daughter of the Alexander family to go to the mission field. Rev. Arnold, a graduate of '42, was outstanding in scholarship and religious circles while, on campus. CONVENTION TAKES A HOLIDAY WITH BANG-UP G. 1. SADIE HAWKINS DAY Faculty Take-Off Features Opery House Show With several new angles to the annual Sadie Hawkins' Day celebration, November 20 found a G. I. version of the event which proved to be the most successful observance ever held on this campus, according to local concensus of opinion. With executive permission, all STAR Unit men were free from martial duties from 9:30 a.m. in order to participate in the comic- strip marital affairs. Under the direction of Mayor Skip Eichholz, Stetson men and women, and STAR Unit soldiers began the day with a parade down to the center of town where celebrants loitered to hear mountain music as played by tiie Skunk Hollow band. Immediately following the parade, Mayor Eichholz called the race and after much disciplinary action was able to start the girls on the chase. Manpower was no shortage and some of the gals wound up with two or three to hold on to all day. Costume winners included Ruth White, 'Mammy Yokum'; Donnie Jane Kinlaw, 'Daisy Mae'; Dottie Lou Backer, 'Moonbeam McSwine'; Harry Moore, 'Earthquake McGoon'; and Barbara Bowser, 'Lonesome Gal'. Winner of the beard contest was Bill Fletcher, and Dogpatch beauty, Nina Dyal. Afternoon events included three football games with the air corps defeating the infantry, upperclasswomen defeating the freshmen women and lowerclassmen defeating the upperclassmen. Despite football scores,, upperclassmen supposedly won a majority of points for che day's activities thus necessitating the continued wearing of "rat caps" by freshmen. Also on the program was a pie eating contest with honors going to the army, two tug-o-wais and a skit presented by STAR Unit trainees. Highlight of the day was the (Continued on Next Page) Volusia Clubwomen Hear Col. Somers Discusses Military Specialists Two out of every three men in uniform today are specialists. That was the message left by Lt. Col. John F. Somers, commandant of the ASTP STAR Unit at Stetson and Rollins, at the fall meeting of the Volusia County Federation of Women's Clubs in DeLand reeently. Speaking to more than 60 delegates from 11 clubs, Colonel Somers declared, "The infantry battalion of today, composed of 1000 men, utilizes three times more equipment and delivers ten times more "fire power than George Washington's entire army." Explaining the need for specialization, Colonel Somers said that the Army Specialized Training Program was "to maintain a steady flow of linguists, engineers, physicians, and scientists into the service." The Specialized Training Assignment and Reclassification (STAR) Unit at Stetson holds at present a complement of 250 men and can accommodate 440, the colonel declared. Three Stetson girls rendered musical numbers at the afternoon session held at the DeLand Woman's Club. The musicians were Dottie Lu Backer, Winter Haven, pianist; and Terry Wagner, North Bergen, New Jersey, cellist. Margaret Reaves of Miami sang Kjerulf's "Seranade" and three other numbers. Delta Gams Elect Year's Officers Delta Gamma Phi, honorary band fraternity recently elected new officers for the current year. Jeane Shaw was chosen president; Nina Clarke, vice president; Jeanne Ostr- ander, secretary-treasurer; and Martha Durrance, chaplain. According to reports, the fraternity is emphasizing an interest in the music field and encouraging new membership. Law Grad of '23 Heads Florida's Bar Asociation E. Harris Drew, graduate of Stetson's law school in 1923, has recently been elected to the office of president of the Florida Bar Association. Drew was very active when on campus and was outstanding in the College of Law. He now resides in West Palm Beach. He is prominent in legal circles throughout the state. Next meeting of the association, with Drew presiding, will be held in Jacksonville on December 9. Fifty Men and WACs In Ex-StetsomVs GI Production Private Morris D. Medoff, New York City, former Stetson electrical engineering major, recently produced and directed a musical comedy, "Dear Mom, I'm On The Ball," while at basic training. Private Medoff, who is taking a teletype maintenance course at Camp Crowder, Missouri, before enlisting was a member of the gypsy orchestra at the Yar Russian Restaurant in Chicago. Cast of "Dear Mom. . . " included 50 men and WACS. HONOR AND MYSTIC KREWE PLAN WORLD STUDENT SERVICE FUND DRIVE Spiealder Relates Conditions i In Chinese Schools The interestng work of the World Student Service Fund was brought to the attention of the student body in a special chapel program by Miss Jean Roland who told of the efforts of this organization to aid sick, imprisoned, or impoverished students to continue their education in warring or conquered countries. Some of the tales Miss Roland related to students on this subject were of Chinese students who made their wav through Japanese lines in order to join other university students and continue their studies, and of a scholar in a refuge camp who conducted a class in physics, and hardly be persuaded to leave his class to come to America because they were doing so well. She also mentioned the prisoners of war whose morale, is kept up and whose interest in life is maintained jby books given to them through the European Student Releif Fund, and she stressed the great need of money for medical supplies, food, and books for these students who are continuing their studies under such adversities. After this timely talk a representative group of students met with Miss Roland to discuss the sponsor- (Continued on Page 2) FTA Elects Tyner To Serve As Prexy Group Plans To Have Meeting Room The Future Teachers of America held their first meeting this year on Tuesday, November 2, to organize their membership and elect officers. Officers elected were Lura Tyner, president; Dot Pope, vice-president; Sylvia Jones, treasurer; Claire Bumgarner, secretary; Betty Parfitt, custodian; Joyce Caldwell, librarian; Miriam Ragsdale, parliamentarian. After election of officers, plans were discussed for having a room which would serve as the regular meeting place for this group. The time for meetings was tentatively (Continued on Page 2)