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By ED TYBURSKI

Tomorrow evening the Colonels will play host to a strong Universily eleven from Bridgeport at Huber Field in Plymouth. Kickoff time will be 8 P. M.

In this first engagement with the University, Ralston's Raid- ers will face an unknown opponent. About the only basis for any comparison between the two teams is that they both played Upsala. . . U. of B. holding the boys from Jersey scoreless while they piled up two TD's, and the Colonels winning by a 13-7 score.

Until last year the school in Connecticut was a junior college, as was ours. In their first season in Collegiate competition the Uni- versity was coached by Chet Gladchuk, now playing center for the New York Giants' profes- sional football team. Considering this was their first season in Collelgiate ranks, their record of three wins, one tied, and four losses isn't as bad as it looks. Re- member, they beat Upsala 12-0 and ask the Colonels if this was a pushover.

When Gladchuk left to return to the Giants, his assistant, Walter Fandratovjch took over the reins. Walt played and starred for Lou Little at Columbia, later assisting this great mentor. And Walt has an aggregation of returning letter- men to work with 20 in all.

With the services of his nimble- fingered quarterback, Frank Gian- ni, Walt will use the "T" and "winged T" formations. Gianni was out most of last season with a broken finger, but he is in top shape and should prove a for- midable foe for the Colonels. Also in the starting backfield for Coach Kandrotovich is a boy who scored three-quarters of the U of B's TD's last year. He is John Dimenna, a soph fullback who stands 5' 5" and tips the scales at a sturdy 175. At the left half- back post is John Longo, a sopho- more of 19 years. John was All- State and All-District back in '47, and he had one year of experience at the University of Maryland be- fore transferring to Bridgeport. A young man by the name of Fink- lestein will play the other half- back post. Since no information could be had on this player, his talents remain a mystery to the Colonels.

Coach Kandrotovich will field a line that averages around 205 pounds. Starting at the left end position is the pride and joy of the Bridgeporters, Anthony "Tim" Ramik. He is a sophomore and also the Co-Captain of the team Unusual? Not when you stop and think that he was also the Co- Cajtain last year as a fresh- man. And not only that, he was

mentioned for the Little All-Am- erica team by the A. P. Some honor for a Frosh On the other end of the line is Louis Saccone, a soph. who was All-State in '47. Saccone was first string for the University of Wisconsin's Frosh team. Dan Paoletti, a junior, will be at right Tackle, while Victor Norman, a sophomore, will be his counterpart. Playing in the guard slots are a couple of stars thit the Boys from Barnum's estates are mighty proud of. Henry Newman was an All State and All District Eruard while playing for Harding High. He is also a Co-Captain of the team. The other guard is Paul Petrucelli, who was All-Vir- rinia while playing at Staunton Military Academy, Playing at center is a boy who has a name similar to Penn's Bednarek if he can play as well, look out! He is Henry Bednarczyk. Hank saw plenty of action at Harding High and in the Army.

Now that we have reviewed the visiting squad, let's glance at the Colonels. Leading Ralston's Raid- ers on the ground and in the air is John "Florky" Florkiewicz. Last year Florky was honorably mentioned to the All-State back- field. This year he is a cinch to at least repeat this honor. Confi- dentially, we are looking for him to gain higher honors. In the back- field with Florky is Francis "Pinky" Pinkowski, another sen- ior. Pinky is a hard charging full- back who has surprised more than one big "bruiser" with his power and strength. The Pinker only stands 5' 7" while compacting 170 pounds of muscle on a sturdy frame. Both Pinky and Florky played for Nanticoke High before comng to Wilkes. Paul Thomas, another senior, is the Colonels' starting right halfback. Paul is a hard running back who saw plenty of action in three years at Wilkes. He scored one of the touchdowns against Bloom on a 55 yard pass from Florky. Rounding out the backfield is one of the best blocking backs the valley ever saw, Norm Cross.

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World Famous Pianist At Irem Temple Nov. 7; Co-Sponsored by Wilkes

Witold Malcuzynskl, known in- ternationally for his piano inter- pretation of Chopin, will appear as guest artist in the Irem Temple on Nov. 7 under the sponsorship of the Polish-American Organizations n Wyoming Valley and Wilkes

College, according to an announce- ient made last nirht by Donald

E. Cobleieh. head of the School of Music at Wilkes College.

Malcuzynski, a former student nf Professor Turczynski at the Warsaw Conservatory, winner of a Grand Prix at the last Interna- tional Chopin Competition, and the most celebrated protege of Fader- ewki, is today holding concert audiences snellbound all over the world. Without question, he is one of the busiest artists in concert, and his stage personality has a tremendous and ever-growing mass appeal.

The noted pianist, who has been playing to "standing room only" each season since he began his amazing career in this country with his sensational Carnegie Hall recital several years ago, is tour- ing the country during the year that marks the hundredth anniver- sary (Oct. 17, 1949) of Frederic Chopin's death.

During his concert in this city, Malcuzynskj will give a program wholly devoted to Chopin's works.

Committees for the Nov. 7 con- oert are: Honorary Chairman Dr. Eugene S. Farlev; Chairman, Dr. Joseph Kocyan; Co-chairman, Miss Mary Koons: Secretary-Treasurer, Donald E. Cobleigh.

TicketsChairman. Mrs. Maria Mieszkowski; Mrs. E. J. Varhely, Mr. Charles Henderson, Mrs. Charles H. Miner, Mrs. Sherman Ryan of Pittston, Mrs. Edward Nork of Nanticoke, Mrs. E. Ma- kowki of Nanticoke, Mrs. Sophie Wojcik, Mrs. Aaron Weiss, and Mrs. Reuben Levy of Kingston.

Publicity and Advertising Chairman, Thomas J. Moran: Mrs. E. Makowski, Mrs. E. J. Varhelv. Mr. Joseph Lester, Mr. Richard Stefanski, Mrs. Stenhen Heller.

Committee on Scholarship Fund for the Kosciuszko Foundation: Chairman, Josenh Lester; Richard Stefanski, Edward Bialogowicz.

Ushers-_Chairman, Miss Bety L. Harker.

This commitee is working with the Chopin centennial committee which was formed by the Kos- "lusko Foundation of New York. Concerts of this type are being nonsored throu'thout the United

States during 1949 for the Kos- ciusko Foundation Fund, which will be used to organize and en- courage commemorative events. educational programs and concerts next year.

All nroceeds, after expenses have been deducted, will be turned over the Kosciusko Foundations Schol- arship Fund.

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Three Wilkes Buildings Namd After War Heroes

By Chuck Gloman

Wilkes College, named after the outstanding defender of Am- erican freedom, John Wilkes, turn- ed again to the pages of 18th century history to obtain titles for three buildings located on the campus, which almost 200 years ago was the site of the old Fort Wyoming.

Gilbert S. McClintock, chairman of the Board of Trustees, an- nounced that the buildings were named after Zebulon Butler, Isaac Barre and Timothy Pickering.

Both John Wilkes and Isaac Barre, whose last names form the title of this city, were English patriots who carried out a con- tinual fight for freedom in the colonies and in England.

Two of the three buildings just named are located on South River Street and were presented to the college by the members of the Board of Trustees during 1945-46. The other property, the home of the late Dr. S. P. Mengel, South Franklin Street, was purchased by the college earlier this year.

The pronerty at 154 South River Street, which is used for classes and faculty offices, will now be known as Isaac Barre Hall. Barre, the only one of the three who has never been to Wyoming Valley, saw some action in Canada during the French and Indian War as a mem- her of Wolfe's regiment. Barre was at Wolfe's side when his irave leader fell at Quebec, and he was permanently disfigured by a wound in the cheek. He sat in Parliament from 1761 to 1790.

The king's hatred of Barre, a dislike second only to that felt for John Wilkes, blocked Barre's pro- motion in the army during his earlier military days and led to his retirement from the service in 1773.

The Men's Dormitory, also lo- cated on South River Street, has been named Zebulon Butler Hall.

Butler played a prominent part in early day Wyoming Valley his- tory and lived in the same block in which the college is now located. Bcrn at Ipswich, Massachusetts, in 1731, he took an active part in the French and Indian War. He later led a band of Connecticut settlers to Wyoming Valley, where they settled along the Susquehanna in 1769 on land claimed by Connecti- cut by virtue of her charter and tirough purchase from the In- dians.

In the following Pennamite Wars between Connecticut and Pennsyl- vania, Butler acter as leader of the Connecticut settlers, serving as director of the Susquehanna Com- pany and representing Wyoming in the Connecticut assembly from 1774 to 1776. At the outbreak of the Revolution, Butler received a commission in the Connecticut MiliHa. He later became colonel of the Continental Line.

In March 177, invasion of the valley became imminent, and But- ler. acting on behalf of the "Town nf Westmore'and", appealed to the Board of War for its protection. the Wvomino- regiments then beino with the Continental Army. Berore aid arrived the valley was invad- ed.

Lieutenant Colonel Zebulon But- ler, home on leave, on assuming command of the Continental forces, found himself at the head of bar&y 60 regulars and about 300 militia

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Wilkes Is Host For Educators' Meeting

The first step toward revision of secondary education curriculum was made last Monday afternoon in the Lecture Hall when over 100 educators of Northeastern State District met and outlined their objectives.

The affair was sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Pub- lic Instruction and was presided over by Leonard TJtz, supervisor of English in Wilkes-Barre City Schools and district chairman. Other speakers included Dr. Fred- eric L. Pond ,supervising cur- ricr'lum consultant for Pennsvl- vania Department of Public Instruction; and Dr. Euegne S. Farley, who spnke about "Keening the Secondary S"hool in Sten With Contemnorary Develonment."

Dr. Farley stated the tnreatest ehallene for educators today is to learn the children's desires, their interests and their canabilities. "Harm is done if we insist mon children doing things for 'hich they are unready."

He stated that the job ñf the educators is to prenare children to understand the problems around them and to develop in them a true point of view instead of a distorted one.

The meeting was adjourned following sub-commitee gatherings. Dinner was served at 6 in the college cafeteria following the sub- committee meetings. After dinner, the sub-commitees met until 8:30.

Mr. Joseph Kanner New !structor In

Psychology Dept.

"Students get to know instruc- tors more intimately and as a result are able to work better," was the comment of Mr. Joseph H. Kanner, the new instructor in the psychology department, when asked his opinion of campus life at Wilkes.

A native of Wilkes-Barre, Mr. Kanner graduated from G. A. R. High School where he was active in the Physics and Dramatic Clubs. Previous to entering Wilkes Col-

lege in June '46, he resved as a member of the Air Corps from September '42 to November '45, being stationed In Australia and New Guinea. At Wilkes he par- ticipated in the activities of the International Relations Club and also became a member of the Psy- chology Club. He was elected President of the latter where he held this office for his remaining two years. Upon graduation, he received the Bachelor of Arts de-

gree in Psychology. Mr. Kanner teaches two psycho-

logical courses, Introductory ard Experimental. The first course freats of "why people behave as they do," while the other explains their mental actions through tests and experiments. Although he enjoys teaching at Wilkes, Mr. Kanner plans on leaving in a few years to do graduate work in clini- cal psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

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THE COLONELS 61 LEMcMahon 5-11 175 84 LERoxnk 57 LTWashco 6.1 210 73 LGVictor 53 LGO. Thomas 5-7 188 60 LGPetrucelli 68 CDalton 5-9 180 50 CBednarczyk 73 RGLewis 5-10 200 61 RGNewman 51 RTHendershot 6-3 223 72 RTPaoletti 65 REFeeney 6-2 210 81 RESaccone 49 QBCross 5-9 180 10 QBGiannn1 55 LHFlorkewicz 6-0 195 20 LHLongo 41 RHP. Thomas 5-9 160 53 RHFink&steln 76 FBSup'nskl 5.10 185 30 FBDimenna

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By CHET MOLLEY A persitent September drizzle

traced rivulets upon the darkened panes of the ancient courthouse windows. Within, the court crier's voice rose above the tummult, and the second session of Ye Olde court of no appeals was brought to order. There was a moment of silence in reverance to those who had fallen by the wayside, and then the Omnipotent Judge, tripping upon his robes, made his omni- potent appearance. For the first ten minutes of the proceedings, 011ie Thomas, a learned legislator who has passed by many tomes of Roman Law, reigned as advocate supreme. It was whispered about that His Judicial Highness Judge Chester Knapich, was attending a very important gathering . . . a group of experts were pondering ways to beat the football pooi.

His Revered Robust Highness. No. 2 Judge, 011ie Thomas, opened the session with a poignant appeal to the Freshmen for compliance with rules and regulations. With watery eyes, he begged and im- plored those with individualistic desires to remain within the tram- pling grounds of the common herd. Those who would stray, he sol- emnly warned, would in the near future be solemnly mourned. His eye-lashes caught on fire from his flaminr eyes as he began to warm- up in his sneech upon the present state of affairs. There would be no toleration for any infractions; examples would be made of, with their heels drubbing against the bark of the autumn Maples; those necks which could not be broken would be bent; those necks which could not be bent would be sent out to football practice.

After running the gauntlet of pleading tears and angered invec- tives, His Gracious Highness, No. 2 Judge, was carried out of the courtroom in a state of "limposus dishe ragus". It was at this juncture that His Most Rollicking Rexsinness, No. 1 Judge, Chester Knapich, hurdled into the breach. Adjusting his flambouyant wig, he stood hawkishly upon the Royal

The disciplined freshman stag- gered out of the doorway. He hac just been unmercifully beaten by the heartless and sinister charact- ers known to one and all as the Tribunal officials.

He muttered threats to the jud'e. the attorneys and the jury. The blood oozed from his wounds and soaked his torn shirt. Suddenly he pulled a small package from his pocket. It was a suicide packet, containing assorted poisons, piano wires, and a pocket-sized atom bomb. He threw the package away; he would have no use for it. His countenance burned with the glow of revenge. Yes, he would have his revenge. His shrill hysterical laugh- ter pierced the quiet of the campus.

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Dias, and while toying with the flowing curls, gazed sternly upon the expectant gathering. flis eyes dropped . . . literally . . . to the papers before him, and his thun-

'n'ous voice resounded to the distant cobwebs. There was a hush in the courtroom and she was Audrey Kohl; second offense, no defense, no sense.

Prosecutor Ennis sighed in ex- pectation of the case before him. He took it in his capable hands, the case, and rapidly, brilliantly, sarcastically and triumphantly moulded it into a Sphinx of de- ffenselessness. Defense Counsel Feeney threw a plea of mercy to the jury; they in turn threw a ver- dict of guilty into the defendant's lap. His extraordinary exactness, Executioner Cross, then threw his paddle into its cloud-bursting back- swing and brought it down with tremendous impact in the mathe- matically desired zone. Miss Kohl, who thought the Russians had 'rooped the origial Hirishimo hangover, was forcibly projected above the floor. Little tears of amazement, indignation and hurt

pride sparkled briefly in her eyes. They were gulped by ocular reflex and she turned to the con- greration with regained composure and stinging . . . smile. Miss Kohl was again elected to sing for her dinner . . . in front of the Para- mount Theatre. Any horseback riding dates she may have had for the week-end were cancelled be- cause of previous engagements.

His Tempestuous Highness then decided upon a punishment for the entire student body; he ordered some of the band members to re- place the serenity of the cafeteria with the banging of drums and the clashing of various other musical instruments . . . and how they clash. What a wonderful way to inflict punishment, . . . en masse. A delegation of upper-classmen was sent to ask who was being punished. Miss Maritta Sheridan. a member of the distinguished jury, can't even carry on a sensible conversation with all that compe- tition. It has been suggested that if there has to be music, Marty Blake should furnish it. He could play some of his cabaret songs on a comb.

There is an apparition in green

of light, there appeared before tb battered freshman a white-haire gentleman, dignified save for h turned-up pants leg, his differen' colored socks, the bucket he car- ned. and his peculiar looking hat

"Who - - who are you?" gasped the bewildered frosh.

"I am the spirit of initiation - -

I have powers over all Freshme" and all Tribunals." The voice of the creature hovering before the cowering freshman was cold bu strong. "You needn't be afraid of me", said the spirit. "I'm here to see that justice prevails."

"Oh, great and honorable spirit of initiation, give me the power to revenge my fellow sufferers. I'll get even with these power greedy tyrants. I'll get even with them-

NOTICE!

Freshman and sophomore passes for assembly may be received at Mr. Chwalek's office any day from 2 to 5 p. M. Mr. Chwalek's office is located on the third floor of Chase Hall.

wandering about the campus. The shape is distended; it's a freshman. The legs have muscles; it's Roth

Mr. Roth. Somewhere during his tour about the campus, he took time out to be disrespectful. Since disrespectfulness is not a desired virtue, Mr. Roth was sen- tenced to a verdant week of mimicry.

Miss Olshefski was found under the influence of . . . ho-stick. The jury examined the evidence closely and refused to be influenced. She was to represent a defeated indian after the Wyoming Massacre, but this was waived aside when the jury foreman complained of the possible legal entanglements with members of the Minnie Ha Ha tribe which resides somewhere up the river. He stated that this was an insult . . . to the defeated indians; no freshman could look as good as a defeated Minnie Ha Ha.

In the middle of the preceding case, there arose from the midst a technician named Reese. He had been sentenced during the previ- ous week to apply his engineering 'ability in a search for the dimen- sions of Chase Hall. Any student interested in this historical knowl- edre can receive it from Mr. Reese. What a way to earn a living.

Out of the ranks of the de- pressed. there came Miss Bremish. She solemnly swore that she didn't know the regulations. When asked what her name was, her freshman nose tilted disdainfully, and she pointed to her name card. Ugh! Won't these people ever learn a Solomon once asked. The jury rapidly cooperated in orderly com- pliance and Miss Bremish was dedicated to the cause . . . because that is. Norm Cross wielded the paddle. However dissention romned through the ranks of the judicial body, for Mr. Cross han- dled the broaçl board with timidity. Someone accused him of playinr second cousin. Herewith, Miss Bremish was ordered to inflict upon Mr. Cross a reciprocal pun- ishment . . . but slightly more convincing: There were shouts of glee in the darkness as the candles went out, and the paddle descended. Somewhere in the darkness a freshman, imnersonating an air- raid warden for the week, yelled "Here they Come!" . . . and the second session of ye olde court was written into the journal of past events.

Outside the courtroom doors they congregated; there was weeping and gnashing of freshmen teeth; there was talk of rebellion. There was a whisper in the air from the Gods of Wisdom, "Bow thine heads. ye freshmen blest, else ye shall never have a rest." One wise word to the sages is sufficient, yet here you have a dozen . . . absorb them deep . . . and never weep.

Spirit of Initiation Squelches Rebellious Freshman ven f I have to puncture all the

'ootballs at the Wilkes - King's -aine: even if I have to go around '-r the football field and build a

ank-trap to stop the Wilkes jug- -ernaut (Ed. note a plug for the Tilkes Colonels) I'll get even with

hem." The victim paused long enouo'h

o relieve a tourniquet on his arm nd re-apply it. He spoke again. "Please, spirit, you've just gotta

us out. We've been oppressed by these vilhians for three weeks now, and it's discouraging, to say the least."

"You feel you've paid your debt to nrnerrJassnien ?"

"Certainly, oh great spirit. Like I said, we've been tormented for

Ingenuity is a mighty thing so the story goes it's part of a guiding force that makes moun- tains out of molehills and rich men out of poor Trekking to Newark last Friday night for the Colonels-Upsala contest we saw a little of this same ingenuity put into practice by our two jovial cheerleaders, Bruce McKie and Antonio Popper it seems that only a baker's dozen or so of Wilkes students made the long jaunt to see their beloved war- riors play, hence a cheering sec- tion comparable to that of the horr'e club was unforseen Bruce and Tony decked out in their snazzy cheering outfits, seemed singular- ly alone midst the vacant Wilkes stands while a bevy of Upsala cheergatherers parade along the sblelines across the field But did this phase our budding gen- uses '? Not a bit And

here's where ole mister ingenuity comes In The two holler lads gathered together about 40 youngsters, who had pulled a One-Eye-Finkle and strolled into the park, and instructed them in the art of yelling for dear ole Wilkes and don't you think it didn't work either After our initial TD, their accolades could be heard for blocks around Then when reenforcements, in the personages of Harry Weiss, Bill Griffiths, Pat Boyd, Joanie Walsh, Audrey Seaman and Frank Ander- son appeared the noise was really deafening So what might have turned out to be a cheerless Wilkes victory was actually developed into a cheer-packed evening . And n the immortal words of Skinny Ennis "This is really living." Yep, that's ingenuity.

CAMPUS CUTOUTS: Miss Jean Smith, of Kin"ston, has been nom- bated as the Queen of the Cabaret Party by Miss Jean Smith Soccer squad making top selection in choosing Cy Kovalchick as Cap- tain of squad .. honor most de- serving ........Jack Feeney, bleach- er sitting at Saturday's Red Sox- Vuunkee game, discovering fellow Wilkes student Len Cxiakowski looking for seat amiable Jack finding place naturally Al Mo- lash giving up Hanover Two. sorties to investigate Quaker City

Rumor has Al Nicholas re- turning to Newark for future week-ends Her name is Laura

Maybelle Faye Richards ad- vertising for Cabaret Party date Contrary to rumor, Marita Sheri- dan's name will not apnear in my column this week Charley Wil- liams, Forty Forty romeo, declar- ing last Saturday nio'ht's date was cross A cross between an ape and a crocodile Bob Hooper, ex-dorm student, acting role of Romeo at weiner roast check new Flagg Bros. shoes on Keith Rasmussen M. Tomasetti wor- ried since weekly letter from U. of Syracuse is 14 weeks late reason: John Stark congrats to Jack Cain on tying knot a couple or

three weeks and - - The spirit stopped him with a

lance. "Enough, oh impetuous one! It

seems that you do not realize how easy you have things. In most schools initiation is carried on for months on end, and it consists of brutal treatment. Why, I remember one case at Stalingrad U. that I wa called in on. The unner-shmo- kivik-classmen there took the en-

tire freshman class 2000 miles in- fo Siberia in mid-winter and left them there. Not one freshman re- turned."

"Gee", saId the freshman, "that wa tou"h. But now in our case -

"Tat, tut, boy, your case is no- thing. There is another case I re-

three weeks ago Bill Umphred. P. R. 0. sports director, an-

other weekly Philly visitor Chet Knapich soon to play his 100th game of football played on same team with Lincoln and Satch Paige in ole days An- other recent marriage, Bob Neil- son and gal, and a recent engage- ment John McCann and Scotty Rutherford Oh yes, fellows you can write Seymour Merrin at Tufts College and please use black paper.

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consistilig largely of "the un- disciplined, the youthful, and the aged." lie wished to await re- inforcements, but was overruled by his council of war and it was decided to leave Forty Fort and seek battle.

With their forces outnumbered, and the Indians making a flank at- tack, the militia fled to the fort on July 3, 1778. 'I'he Fort surrendered on the following day with Butler evading capture.

After the departure of the in- vaders, Butler returned to Wyo- ming as commandant, where he re- mained during the Sullivan Ex- pedition of 1779. This expedition started from Fort Wyoming (the present site of Wilkes College) for the purpose of destroying the Indians east of Caynga Lake.

On December 29, 1780, Butler was recalled from Wyoming by George Washington at the re- quest of Congress to prevent any recurrence of friction between Connecticut and Pennsylvania, and he was then stationed at West Point, retiring from the army at the close of the Revolution.

The newest addition to the col- lege's properties, the home of the laLe lJr. iviengel, is now known as Timothy Pickering Hall. It con- tains faculty offices and lecture and classrooms.

Pickering was an early support- er of the revolutionary movement in Massachusetts. He displayed great ability as a newspaper con- troversialist a nd pamphleteer. Born in Salem, he held various military offices during the Revo- lutionary War and was appointed adjutant general of the Army by Washington.'

Later moving to Wyoming Val- ley, he was in charge of organiz- ing the new county of Luzerne. Outstanding work during the bitter disputes between Connecticut and he Pennsylvania authorities led

to his appointment to represent the county in the convention that ratified the Constitution of the United States.

From 1790 to 1811, Pickering served in such positions as Post- master General, Secretary of War, and U. S. Senator.

member well. Congo College upper- classmen took one freshman class to a pygmy tribe which specialized in shrinking heads. Well, they shrunk all of the freshmen's heads. As might be expected, that class turned out to be a bunch of nit- wits."

"Golly", exclaimed the fresh- man.

"So you see, your case isn't real- ly too bad. Why don't you be pa- tient and let the thing run its course. All of the ceremony will be over soon."

"Well - - - "That's a boyby the way, got

a match?" "Right here, sir." "That's a good freshman."

2 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON Friday, October 7, 1949

jCampus Merry-Go-Round

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College football returns to Wyo- ming Valley tomorrow night when the Colonels clash with the Uni- versity of Bridgeport at Huber Stadium, Plymouth. The Colonels will be out after their tenth straight victory. The Colonel streak started with a win over Hartwick in their third game last year, and si'nce then they have gone to the wars eleven times and have only two ties to mar an otherwise perfect record. Included in their list of victims have been such schools as Bloomsburg, Kings, Rider, and during the past week Upsala was added to the im- pressive list.

Last week as we all know the Colonels travelled to East Orange, N. J. and handed Upsala a Defeat 13-7. The highlight of that game was the 78 yard touchdown jaunt by a former All-State gridder from New York state, Al Nicholas. Al is a newcomer to the Wilkes Campus and you are destined to hear a lot about this boy for the next couple of years.

It would have been poetic jus- tice if Jack DeReemer, a New Jersey boy playing in his own back yard, could have scored the winning touchdown against Upsala, but as it is, Jack makes his pres- ence felt in every game The only casualty of last week's game was John Florkiewicz who suffer- ed some badly bruised ribs. If John is hampered by his injury, it will hurt the Colonels attack con- siderably as Florkey's Pile Driving plunges are nearly always good for a lot of yardage Wilkes' place kick specialist, Jack Feeney, seems to have to be under pressure to make the extra points as con- sistently as he did last year. In two of the three games that Wilkes has played this year, their margin of victory has been at least a touchdown; in each game Feeney missed one extra point, but in the St. Francis game when every point counted, Jack was kicking straight and true. Al Nicholas' long run brings to mind the fact that Coach Ralston has a lot of good freshmen sitting on the bench. Included in the group are: Billy Davis formerly of Wyo- ming Seminary Al Manarski from

Plains, Elias and Solomon from Meyers, and many others The Colonel rooters are hoping that Mr. Ralston will find himself in a position to let some of these boys strut their stuff

Mr. Ralston and his assistant, Joe Michaels, have had the Col- onels going through scrimmage sessions all week long. In addition to polishing up their running at- tack, the Colonels have been throwing a lot of passes, so don't be surprised if Wilkes takes to the air frequently Bob Waters and Leo Castle have rejoined the Colonels squad and the touchdown twins of last year should see a lot. of action in the Bridgeport game tomorrow night If comparative scores mean anything, and most people insist that they don't; you should see a close game when the Coonels and Bridgeport clash. Wil- kes beat Upsala 13-7 while Bridge- port beat Upsala 12-0.

The Colonels' victory streak has aroused a lot of interest in college football throughout the valley This should reflect on the at- tendance at tomorrow nirht's game as a lot of people will be turning out for the first time to see just how good the Colonels are Once people start coming to the games, they ilI realize that the best football played in the valley is ulayed by the Colonels, and they will return again and again. This could also apply to quite a few Wilkes college students who seem to prefer to watch the local high schools in action rather than their own college team. The Colonels have compiled a record in the four years that they have competer in inter-collegiate football, of which every student at Wilkes should be proud. The team deserves and needs your support; let's show the Colonels and the people of the val- ley that we believe in Wilkes. Attend the games, and back your team.

We proudly announce that our high school predictions are im- proving. Last week we had two right and six wrong. This brings our average up to an astounding .153. No other sports writer can claim such an average.

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WILKES COLONELS AFTER THIRTEENTH

Bottom row: Ed Krombel, Jack Feenye, Ja:k DeRemer, George Lewis, Al Dalton, Olie Thomas, Jack Jones, Dich Scripp. Frank Radaszewski, Gerard Washco, John Florkiewl :z, Walt Hendershot.

Second row: Norman Cromack, Al Molash, Francis Pinkowski, Jose Stephens, Paul Thomas, Bill Davis, Norm Cross, Al Nicholas, George Elias, Leo Solomon, Sam Elias. Henry Supinski, Gene Snee.

Top row: Chet Knapich, John Tones, Al Manarski, George McMahon, John Strojny, Bill Johns, Daniel Plnkowski, John Havir, Dan McHugh, Bob Hall, Bill Morgan, Ed Bogusko, -Coach George Ralston. Absent when picture was taken. Asit- ant Coach Joe Michaels.

WILKES ROOTERS

PREPARED FOR F&M

By Paul B. Beers With an away-game with Frank-

lin and Marshall on deck this Saturday, Wilkes College's soccer team is busy adding the final touches to its game. The p1ay of the line, in particular, has picked- up and the defense is slowly shap- ing up into a formidable barrier for future opponents. Noticeable improvements have been made in the passing attack and play-mak- ing department. In their opener with Bloomsburg two weeks ago some good passes and smooth- working plays would have put the Colonels in the win column. With the team growing tougher and tougher each day, Coach Partridre has a socëer team vastly different from the one that faced Blooms- burg.

Though the Teachers fielded an average college soccer team, F. & M. promises to have a real top-notch eleven. Deep in the heart of soccer country. the Diplomats are well-versed when it comes to pushing a soccer ball around. The Lancaster team has some stylish ballplayers and an all-around hustling ball club. They're tough customers but, with the added ex- perience that the boys picked-up in the Bloomsburg battle plus the general improvements made dur- ing the last two weeks, the Colonels figure to give them a run for their money this coming Saturday in Lancaster.

ECONOMICS CLUB

ELECTS OFFICERS

The Economics Club held its re- organization meeting Tnursday, September 29, at which time offic- ers for the coming term were elect- ed.

The following officers were elect- ed: president Michale Connors, vice president Daniel Sherman, secret- ary Andrew Basar, and treasurer Clyde Ritter.

The Economic Council, an integ- ral part of the club, was chosen at this meeting. The council consists of the eight following members: Carl Kibson, John Nelson, William Plummer, Allen Straussman, Wm. Bergstrasser, Nicholas Konchuba, Henry Wnukowski and Robert Bar- ber.

The Club, looking forward to a successful year, plans to sponsor many social activities.

The club extends to all students an invitation to join. This invita- tion is extended especially to un- der-classmen.

MR. MARK DAVIDOFF

ADDED TO FACULTY

Another new member added to the languare department of the Wilkes faculty is Mr. Mark Irving Davidoff. He receivevd his Bache- lor of Arts degree here at Wilkes and is now working for his mas- ter's at Columbia University. He also attended Pennsylvania State College from "41" to "43", fur- thering his studies in languages.

After spending three years of service in the Army, European theater, he attended the Univer- sity of Paris for a short length of time, enlarging his knowledge in Spanish and French, also taking a course in French Civilization. Mr. Davidoff feels that the object, or theory of language is to make it a living language. Being a grad- uate of Wilkes, he is impressed by the school spirit and friendliness that surrounds the campus.

Piaywriting Contest Winners Announced

Three young veterans of the recent war today were announced as winners of the nation-wide play- writing contest sponsored by the Valparaiso University Players. First prize of $200 was awarded to Samuel Birnkrant, radio and television script writer of New York City, for his play, Rockbound.

Robert John Corcoran, student at Yale niversity, New Haven, Con.n, won the second prize of $100. Third place and a $50 prize went to Frank D. Gilroy, student at Dartmouti College, Hanover N. H.

The contest, which attracted 212 nlavs, was intended to stimulate original thinking in playwriting and to encourage experimentation in dramatic forms. The one-act form was chosen to encourage young talent. The three plays will be produced by the Valparaiso Uni- versity Players.

Judges for the contest were Lee Norvelle of Indiana University, Robert Masters of Indiana State Teachers College and Earl Harlan of Purdue University.

Concerning Mr. Birnkrant's play, Dr. Vera T. Hahn, chairman of the contest committee, said, "Rock- bound is keyed to the crashing crescendo of the theme." Mr. Birn- krant, who is 31, last year taught in the English Department of Barnard College, Columbia Uni- versity.

Mr. Corcoran's Idiodyssey, which placed second, is a fantasy. At present the 28-year-old writer is studying drama under Marc Con-

nelly. After a summer on a freighter

in the Mediterranean area, Mr. Gilroy, the third prize winner, has resumed his tudies at Dartmouth, where he is editor-in-chief of the school's daily paper. He is 23 years old. His play, McClintock's Medal, is a psychological study.

COLONELS SEEK 13TH

(continued from pawe 1) Jack Feeney, an All-Scholastic from Kingston. Jack has plenty of experience with Naval teams and Lafayette, besides three years with the Colonels. At the other end will be George MacMahon, who joined the Colonels as a freshman last year. Playing defensive end is Al Molash, a very rugged and dependable character. Gerald Washko, who came to the squad from Wake Forset, will see his third season at tackle for Wilkes. Washko also played at Nanticoke High. Playing opposite Washko is Walt Hendershot, a fourth year man for Ralston. Walt is one of the biggest tackles in the state. The "Old Man" of football, Chet Knapich is back to start at guard. George "Pickles" is back at the other guard slot. Lewis has been one of the college's outstanding athletes. Another veteran return- ing to the squad is Sammy Elias, the starting center. Last year Sammy played both offensive and defensive, but this year he has re- linquished the offensive berth to Al Dalton, a sophomore who saw action with the Colonels last year.

Other key backfield men for Coach Ralston are Bobby "Poop" Waters, who is the biggest head- ache Hines knows. Alternating at fullback is junior Hank Supinski. Hank was Co-Captain last season. John DeReemer is another back who will see plenty of action, es- pecia'ly defensively.

Well, there you have a bird's-eye view of both teams. Either team is capable of playing winning foot- ball, and while we don't want to go out on a limb or jinx the Colonels we do think that the Bridgeporters will know they've been in a ball game. SUPPORT THE COLONELS TOMOR- ROW NIGHT 8:00 P M. AT HUBER FIELD, PLYMOUTH.

Important Beacon Meeting Monday!

A7 4 P. M.

Friday, October 7, 1949 WILKES COLLEGE BEACON

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CAMPUS CHATTER By TOM ROBBINS

lItIIltII!tIIIIIflhIIIIIIIIiIIttIIIiliiiIIiIuilUhIIiiiIuiIiiuiIIIiiuiIiiiuiiiitiiuiijiiiiiijj Groggy from hearing criticisms

about our dear, dear Beacon (one of the gripes being that tnere are too many personal columns) I de- cided to throw in the towel and seek employment elsewhere. How- ever, before you vultures go too wild in anticipation of picking my journalistic bones, I would like to say that I was persuaded to re- main with Campus Chattei and the Beacon.

"I'm through!" I shouted, as I stormed into the Beacon office. "I've just heard another gripe, and that's the last straw! I can't stand any more gripes. I quit! If all of these so-called critics think that they can do any better with this sheet, let them try! I've had enough!"

The applause I usually received for my stirring speeches was short-lived. The word "amen" was heard clearly above the cheers.

"What was that?" I exclaimed. "I said 'ahem'," said the liar. "Yeah, I guess you all want to

see me go, don't you? I guess a lot of people on campus would like to see me off the Beacon. I know I never did have the Walter Winchel touch, but I thought that maybe a few neople enjoyed read- ing Campus Chatter. Well, it was run while it lasted. I never was much good to the Beacon, I guess."

I was crying, now. The tears could not 'be held back. I buried my head in my arms so that those in the room couldn't see my red, swollen eyes. A shuffling noise in the room signaled an uncomfort- able tension. Maybe they wanted me after all.

"Well, Russ," said one, "that's one column less. Now maybe we can put out a good paper."

"Don't take it so hard," I said, rising and forcing a smile. "I guess I could let by-gones be bv-gones and forgive these critics who are tryirg to oust me."

"Yeah," said Russ, obviously ignoring me to mask his aching heart, "I think that with that column out and a few news stories in we may begin to rate in nualitv with some of the big university papers."

I knew that they were trying to hide th&r true sad fee1ins with all of the unconcerned talk.

"Okay, fellas, I'll stick with you. I'll continue to write for the Bea- con. You don't have to try to hide your feelings anymore.

"We? Want You?" err1 aimed Russ. There was a strange look of amazement on his face.

"I knew you did," I ventured, 'naively. 0000

Seriously though, we have had comments from various sources criticising the Beacon for the ab- normaly large percentage of space hng given to personal columns. We do not deny that the criticisms are i1'fifl1b1e. Nonetheless, we do say that the Beacon is currently in the stages of reorganization and that very soon we hope to bevin publishing a six page paper weekly. What does that mean? It means that the number of columns used now will not seem to be too many in a six page issue. The fact that many campus groups have now begun to organize and furnish us with news will mean a bigger paper in the future.

It is too 'bad we have to take the time to explain that green is

green, in a sense. However, till we become fully organized this semester, it appears that we have to say something in order to keep the wolves from the door; the Beacon door, that is. Facts and Figures:

Three out of four students who fail World Lit wish they didn't have to take it again. (Source: a person to person intervivew with 4 World Lit flunkees.)

With the men who know base- ball bestit's the Yankees four in a row. (Source: a loyal Yankee rooter.)

I guess everybody and his mother-in-law's uncle is looking forward to the day when Wilkes will be able to play sports in its own back-yard. Apparently the planned gymnasium and athletic field isn't too many months away.

Said one: Did you notice the diamond ring she is wearing?

Answered another: Diamond nothing! She's wearing the tip of South Africa.

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EDWIN STECKEL

PLEASES STUDENTS

George Kabusk Mr. Edwin Seke1, noted pianist

and humorist, entertained a Wilkes College assembly last Tuesday.

Digging into his immense re- pertoir of jokes and cracks, Mr. Steckel wasted so time in breaking the silence of the Baptist Church with the hearty laughter of the student body. His program proved to be entertaining, unique, and educational.

Steckel told the audience that in his youth he had difficulty in re- membering complete compositions. He then sat at the Steinway and gave his amusing recital of "pieces I started but I didn't fin- ish." Included in it were classical, folk, Semi-classical, modern, and Gay Ninety melodies.

Here is a handy bit of advice passed along from the speaker. If you wish to sing but are not talented, sing bass. There are only three notes. You are bound to be right one-third of the time.

He showed how various melo- dies of some of America's best known songs are homogenuous. A

negro spirituel, a Scottish tune, a part of Dvorak's New Worlid Symphony or as we know it Going Home, and Jerome Kern's Ole Man River could be and were play- ed with only the use of five black keys. The eight notes of the scale, in succession, with the proper in- tervals turned out to be Joy to the World. Continuing, Steckel clap- ped his hands in rhythm, then asked if anyone in the audience could identify the tune. The reply he received was dead silence. Then with the hand-clapping beat and a few notes he produced America the Beautiful and On Wisconsin.

Well versed in the field of music, Steckel has a theory about the ap- preciation of music. It is: "Music appreciation can't be taught, but if sought it can be caught."

One more piece of advice, if you have trouble fingering the key- board. The speaker sugrests the selelctijon of one good finger to use while plalying; this may elim- inate nine-tenths of your difficulty.

In a more serious light, Steckel naid tribute to Stephen Collins Foster, a Pennsylvanian, who has the distinction of being the only musician elected to the Hall of Fame in the Academy of Arts and Sciences. He played Foster's im-

mortal Oh Susanna which too only required the five black notes.

He closed with a bit of home- spun musical philosophy: "It's not the tune, it's what you do with It."

The applause Steckel received at the end was loud and long. He re- ciprocated with an encore in which he played Yankee Doodle with his left hand and at the same time played Way Down South (the song 'that is) with his right hand.

Important! A special meeting of the Theta

Delta Rho will be held on Thurs- day, October 11 at 7:30 P. M. It will be held in the girls' lounge in Chase Hall.

There are many important business matters to be discussed, therefore it is imperative that every member be present.

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