1932_1014 ---------- Northwest Viking - 1932 October 14 - Page 1 ---------- * p)L, XXXII -NO. 3 WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL-SCHOOL, BEELINGHAM, WASHINGTON Friday, October 14/1932 iPorinalite Circuses More Circuses Criticism of Women's League Cheers, Not Sneers By Pat Allan. -Birch, the Magician, makes us think of the days when there was loose money and carnivals came to town. A month before the Great Day picturesque gentlemen would rumble into town on trucks painted a sprightly green to plaster buildings, barns and signboards with vivid posters announcing "Eunfonixes P. Aripsto's /Colossal Menagerie and Carnival. Absolutely without Rival. The Greatest Show on Earth, featuring Oscar ina, the Only Cow with Five Legs and Eighteen Strands of Hair in her Tail on the Pace of the American Continent. ——W.S.N.S. Small boys and boys who Wrestled for a living. Boys of six and boys of "61-65" perked, up. Eyes brightened. Despite exhortations, Time dragged lagging feet. ———W.S.N.S.—— Then comes the Great day. The very young folks of the town turn out at the railroad station en masse, fully equipped with peanuts for the elephants and pressure oiling systems for their tonsils. Wide, gleaming, sparkling eyes-^tinkling voices— "Hey, what's that for?"—"Whad-daya pullin on tha rope fer?"—"Kin -I help ya, mister." '•'•- •••-;• ——W.S.N.S.—= The first night everything happens at once. Two drunken sailors get in a fight, and in jail. The gentleman in the toupee and whiskers a la Carbonairi has his pockets picked of three dollars and eighteen cents and a package of Bull Durham. (This is not an advertisement). A mouse runs up the fat lady's leg. It rains. The spun candy booth caches on fire. A lion gets the hiccups. Men get excited, put peanuts in their vest pockets and chew their watches. — gt;. W.S.N.S. * '. ;--The Fourth day, the show is : forced to remove itself from the town as a "Moral distraction to the ^c^imunity" and a nuisance to the ^LatHes' Aid society, but Mr. Birch ^ish't all that. r ^ 5 ^ ; : ::--::'° W.S.N.S.- ' • A t the': Women's League meeting after the assembly last Tuesday a movement started, which if continued will cause this school as a unit of spirit and purposes to disintegrate. —W.S.N.S.— To vote for a woman merely because she is a woman, to refuse to ,yo,^e f or a man merely because he is a i n a n is to disregard ability, to discount courage, to reject veracity. Such conduct comes under the label of mob spirit;, such conduct is folly; such conduct leads to ruin. To vote for the person most fitted for the position, to elect capable officials, be they women or men, is wise procedure. ,'•'. Aiiy other conduct is folly. :fj'-'^ ''"* W.S.N.S. ; . '^Lfpnt Forget your pep! We are plot, interested" in what the "kids down at the U . " do about things. ^ e do not care about the murderers of school spirit who hang crepe in order to s h ^ salt tears at the dead ness of; tne school. We do not tfianl students who are ashamed to he here in:Be1fagh(uh-k What we Want is cheers, fhot sheerers? •SThe Scholarship society held ia •business meeting at the Edens Hall jflub .room ';last; Friday evening. :i|^^Knapmah^" was e l e c ^ ipresl- : Clark HublerK vic« president; k el Page, secretary-treasurer, a ^ Plorence Smith, Inter-Club Council lie. Plans we^ PULITZER PLAY TO BE READ TUESDAY Mrs. Ina Kirkman, Local Student, Will Tell and Read Selections From "Of Thee I Sing". • gt; Mrs. Ina Kirkman will entertain in next Tuesday's assembly with accounts an selections from this year's prize play, "Of Thee I Sing". "Of Thee, I Sing," Pulitzer prize play for 1932, opened at the Music Box theatre, New York, in December of last year, but tickets are still hard to get. As staged there it requires a cast of 19 main characters, 45- chorus girls and as many chorus men, a couple of bands, and numbers of extras raiijking from senators to flunkies. The stage settings include Madison Square Garden, the Boardwalk at Atlantic City, the United States Senate Chamber and the White House. It takes an unusual musical comedy to win the Pulitzer prize. "Of Thee I Sing" is a political lampoon, a form of drama which dates back to Aristophanes. "The less critics have to say about a lampoon the better," writes Thomas Hutchinson of the Saturday Review of Literature. "It either is or isn't,—and 'Of Thee I Sing' most definitely is!" It aims its shafts at every current mania,—big business, beauty contests, wrestling, political hokum, radio, advertising, and the American sentimentality which demands a love affair in its headlines and a prominent baby in its rotogravure. _—. o Thespian Try outs Are Completed and Plans for Quarter Adopted Tryouts for new Thespian members were held last night. The committee in charge was "Davey" Jones, John Lensrud, Helen Richardson, and Christine Albers, together with faculty advisor, Mr. Fowler. At a Thespian meeting held Oct. 10, the initiation date for new members was set for Thursday, Oct. 21. "Curly" Gross being appointed head of the intiation committee, and Glenn Rockey, head of the refreshment committee. A salmon bake will be. one of the features of the inir tiation. ;v Davey Jones reported that each club will take charge of one Rec hour and the Thespians will have charge of the first, with Lew Love-gren as chairman. o—: W.E. A. CONVENTION IS TO BE HELD HERE Weidman, Superintendent of City Schools, is General Chairman; Normal Teachers Will Speak. The annual convention of the Washington Education association will be held in Bellingham, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20 and 21. D. E. Weidman, superintendent of city schools, is general chairman. Two training school teachers will speak. Miss Marjorie Dawson will speak on "Language Arts in the Primary Grades". Miss Katherine Casanova will also give an address. •'.•'.•"- : O- : •- r VOTE WEDNESDAY Attention is called of all students to the general election to be held next Wednesday, in room 103 for the selection of new members to the Board of Control. /7: w^'-.. Three officers will be voted upon Four quarter representative: Otto Finley and Marydel Conrad; three quarter representative, Doris McEImon and Harriet Rickerson; vice president of the Associated Student* Bert G«Ilanger and Fred K n ^ be rotod f or and the polb wfll m Klipsun Elects Kangley, Adviser; Morrison, Editor Photographer Sandison Is Taking Pictures of the Seniors, . Juniors, Sophs. The Klipsun staff for the 1933 annual were selected this week by Eilene Morrison, editor; and Miss Kangley, faculty adviser. The members of the staff are as follows: Associate editors, Eleanor Finnegan and Marie Clancy; organization editor, Doris Barron; administration editor, Wenonah Peck; fine arts editor, Jean McMillin; Women's sports editor, Mary Fisher; men's sports editor, John Lensrud, Victor Iverson; photo-engraving editor, Annette Austin; activity editor, Pat Allan; copy editor, Lorraine Shepherd; art editor, Elizabeth von Hoene; assistant art editor, Jean Shaver,-Rosanne Young. e~- 0 r-r-r Dr. H.V. Masters Uses New Course A course in psychology is being arranged by Dr. H. V. Masters, of the Research department, for use in the regular meetings of the Bellingham Music Teachers association this year. Dr. Masters plans to consider three main points in his course. These are: What psychology is contributing in a general way to the advancement of science; some of the more recent and pertinent findings of experiments in the field of educational psychology; a discussion of recent experimental work which deals particularly with the psychology of music. o Miss Fitcha Called By Mother's Death LEAGUE AND CLUB HOLD FALL MEET In place of the all-school assembly this morning the Women's League and the Men's Club held their first fall quarter meetings. The Women's League was conducted by the president, Virginia Carver. She introduced the committee heads who in turn gave short talks. A very interesting program was presented by Harriet Oxford and Jean Bowles, who gave a number of popular vocal and piano selections. An election of president and vice president took place in the Men's Club meeting. Jimmie Stoddard, the former president, at this time announced his resignation. President Fisher and Mr. Marquis contributed to the program by short speeches. ,. Magician Fascinates Two Audiences With His Masterly Skill Miss Orleane Fitcha, switchboard operator in President Fisher's office, was called suddenly to Portland late Sunday when her mother passed away unexpectedly following a major operation. Mis Fitcha has many friends and has made many contacts with students, and the heartfelt sympathy of the entire student body is extended to her in her bereavement. Last Saturday Birch, the famous magician, appeared before two small but enthusiastic audiences in the auditorium. The afternoon audience, composed mostly of'school children and Normal students, enjoyed the show perhaps even more than the evening group. Program of Interest Birch proved to be a master of his art in every stunt he performed. His patter was refreshing and amusing, ( and his love and understanding of children brought much co-operation from the kiddies in the audience. Miss Sperry; delighted • with selections on her artists xylophone. She also aided in being a charming foil for many of the tricks. In the evening show Birch mystified everyone by permitting himself to be securely nailed inside a packing case and then reappearing on the stage in less than three seconds afterward. Dr. and Mrs. C. C. TJpshall spent their summer vacation in making a trip to Los Angeles to visit Dr. Up-shall's parents and making an extended trip to California cities and thereabouts. Board Decides on Fund Apportionment * * •-* * ALL ITEMS SUFFER THE AXE Lectures and Athletics Funds Slashed -The Board of Control convened last Monday afternoon and cast their votes in favor of the yearly budget presented by President Fisher. Because this quarter's enrollment is below expectations, the yearly budget adopted last spring quarter suffered a revamping and was passed by the present board Monday. This new budget was cut $1800 or approximately 13%. This was based on a drop in enrollment from 750 to 650. All Suffer Drop ' Social life was cut $200 and was apportioned $1800. The Northwest Viking suffered a $300 slash and now rests at $1500. Men's athleticsdropped from $4250 to $3875. Women's athletics from $500 to $450. Drama club $450 to $375. Musical artists course was cut $500 and set at $1009. Assembly ^programs dropped $100 and was allowed $1700for the coming yew. 'Lectures were forced to take a;!$200:;i^ubti6a'':and^weref.alrv'' ; y||lfellk^namount of the old budir :a1^||^e||crtal ialrib^^ of .'the sew' editor of the Homecoming booklet, itjW^de^ year but instep edition of the Northwest Viking with an extra page to take- its place. The rec hour of last Friday was discussed and various plans and suggestions for the handling of this affair were brought up. A motion was passed to accept Dr. Bond's plan of a one-hour ---------- Northwest Viking - 1932 October 14 - Page 2 ---------- WASHINGTON STATE,NOR^MLkH6oLtBEIXINGHAM/WASHINGTON fpie ^ Formerly The Weekly Messenger—Founded 1899 Publfshed every Friday except during the month of September by the Associated Students, Washington State" Normal School, Bellingham, Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Washington, as second class matter by virtue of the act of March 3, 1879. ; Printed by the Miller Sutherleo Printing Company,-Bellingham National Bank Building. gt; Subscription rate by mail, $1.50 per year, in advance. Advertising rates on application. National Advertising Representatives: hill. Mars Advertising, and Collegiate Agency, of New York City/ Littell-Murray -Barn- Special Advertising Address all communications, other than news items, to the Business Manager of the Northwest Viking, Bellingham, Wash. :;•'•'• Telephone 3180 Hollis J. Stoddard ...... Lorinda Ward Pat Allah ......... ...... Roger Chapman......... .^i. Barrow Gwinnup. JEditor-in-Chie| Associate Editor Assistant Editor Business Manager Circulation Manager DEPARTMENT EDITORS Society'Editors, June Welch, Dorothy Flala; Feature Editors, Bob Thompson, Naomi Watson; Sports Editors, Glenn Rockey, Bill Fisher;. Copy Editor, Ina Kirkman; Special Staff Writers: Virginia Carver, Darrow Gwinnup, Helen Northern, Marydel Conrad, Dick Albert, Irene Schagel; Business Staff, Julius Dornblut, Harriet Rickerson. REPORTERS ~ Bill Malmquist, Bob Roberts, Margaret Eckert, Elnora Engebretson, Louise Schutz, Jack Kemphaus, Fred Cockerill, Bubbles Bremnes, Gordon Carter Mary Ann Fisher,,Harold Walton, Edith Swarth Ina Kirkman, Paul Jackson, Preston-Wriglit CAMPAIGN TACTICS AUSE DISCUSSION With the primary election a thing of the past and candidates selected for the final vote in the general, election next week it is not untimely to air a few rumors concerning political practices by certain cliques and organizations within the-school. Some gossipers have suggestd a "Tammany Hall Jr." among the men for the establishmentof their "select few" on the Board of Control. Really, this sounds hardly plausible, for the men in nearly every instance are backing women for various offices. Other rumors, based on movements by certain feminine factions, are somewhat more substantiated and have a rather sinister complexion. The instructions to prospective voters at certain meetings to vote for only a woman or a woman and a weaker man candidate in the primaries; the request for co-operation from the men through these columns and then the massing of their strength to elect a woman candidate, whether she be good, bad or indifferent—-these actions do not tend to the promotion of clean, fair politics, if there is such a thing. It must be remembered by the women that it was a majority male Board of Control last spring that' voted them money for women's athletics and sent two representatives from the Athletic Association to California. And still the incessant cry goes up that there must be a majority of women on the board to get a square deal. But in any. event, go to the polls next Wedensday and cast your vote for your honest choice. Not as some clique has instructed you to ballot, but for the candidate you think most qualified for the position. Be fair in your convictions, and always VOTE YOUR OWN MIND. B ELLINGHAM NORMAL IS USINESS CONCERN With the advent of fall quarter at the Normal school it is imperative that the students and the people of this community consider what this school actually means to them. Not only must they consider it as an institution of educational and cultural value, but also as a business organization. This Normal school is unexcelled as a teacher training institution in the West and to obtain a diploma of graduation is indeed an honor. These facts have long been recognized in this community, but very seldom do the citizens realize that it is one of the finest local industries. An estimate by President C. H. Fisher states that the Normal is capable of a $750,000 output in cold •cash to this community; $400,000 for operation, $275,000 for salaries and $1*25,000 for maintenance, including overhead expense and operation of Edens Hall. The student expenditures alone bring $200,000 more to the city.' . ( The Normal school is also a source of saving to those students whose homes are in the, city and county. Because.of its nearness young men and women realize a saving of nearly'$500 yearly over the amount necessary for expenses at an outside institution. This item represents $150,000. , The Normal school'therefore may be classed as one of the largest industries running continuously in Bellingham. Certainly it can boast of having the city V largest continuous payroll. ; Because of its smoothness of operation the school ' h a s been taken some\$at for granted. , A coriiplir • jnenty perhaps, •but ill is becpni^ moire arid more peoBssary fpij'both students and townspeople to rec-i fognizefethe fact that •tji^ Jichobl" is;'6n]B of its ; ^finest i assets.^';: :V_V' ;_"';,-•,, _;:y.. • £y :;%^:?-:-V.'r|'' zf'' gt;•;'%':.•• • ;; v^-;isvtii^ ' •';-..-'•'£y';BOB Tfl0MPSON gt; Life is a, book, a breath, a dream; and Uvihg:is ttie blending of these, in the course of a day, into their proper proportions. The complete life is the balanced life, and the happy life is the fjull Ufe. • One picks up a book for ah hour's relaxation in reading about people who lived yesterday or last.year or a century past, but he soon lays" it aside; saying: "Very interesting, but those folks are dead. Living with them through the pages of this book is of no use to me except that their^experiences have at times paralleled my own, and through them I may be able to guide my steps a little more wisely. "But they are gone—it is for me to live." Here, is another, outwardly perhaps as normal and lively as his fellows, but who in truth has secluded himself in the library of his own past—has shuttered himself from the world—who converses with ghosts o£ another day and moves in the shadows of memory. Afraid to come out. The sunshine frightens him—-the little barbed words of society are cruel—he is tender— he is hurt—he finds solace and consolation with his books. That is all—defensive always—afraid to touch sword to sword. He who lives only for the breath he breathes is the sorriest of the lot, for he has nothing. He is the link between what has been and what will be—and they together are the substance of life. Like a dumb-bell, you know, with the weight on either end and very little between. But how important that little bit is! Sever that—and what then? Forever there will be a past, and always there will be the future, but the present is such a transient thing. Of tomorrow we dream—just'a little, not too much. The happy man lives for tomorrow, not in it. He who lives only in part can hope to see only in part. No life is vain, though some are tragically misapplied. V IKING GRID MEN IE WITH LUTHERANS Football, the king of all national sports, has definitely arrived. Here at the Normal school Coach Carver and his assistant, Coach Gunn, have been driving a rather small but promising group of gridsters for the past three Weeks. Several lettermen, replenished with many hopeful prep stars, make the outlook anything but gloomy. Tomorrow afternoon the Vikings will tangle with the Pacific Lutheran College of Tacoma on Waldo field. Last spring quarter the students voted to retain intercollegiate football at the Normal school. The discussion centered about the advisability of keeping the sport because of its expense and in preference to an intra-mural program. The students voiced their approval of the grid sport and final voting results showed that it was favored by a large majority of the student body. As this is the first football season following the vote it is the duty of the students to turn out en masse for our home games and prove that the vote last spring was one made after thinking of the question and not made on the spur of the moment. May we take our hats off to the finest Rec Hour in many months. The affair last Friday evening was certainly incentive enough to continue the night affair at certain intervals. Although the faculty were conspicuous by their absence, the dance hour was conducted in a fine manner and was indeed a tribute to this time-honored recreational "hop." REJUVENATION OF CLUBS EACHES NEW LEVEL Stimulated by new blood and new ideas, club life at the Normal school has already taken on as healthy an aspect as has been seen for several months. Realizing for the first time in a considerable period the value of their clubs, the various organizations have called together their few remaining members, held their initial meetings, made plans for the coming quarter, and have started their "rushing season.'Big things are going to be done this ~year by these clubs and they will once more take their place in student activities and government. As an added stimulus to the promotion of club life, the Board of Control is offering a trophy to the organization making the most remarkable and outstanding record during tlie year. This will be based on attendance; accomplishment,, pr^rams.: and; various other activities^ the ;cfob may' ex^el in-h : . . :C: :':7y A;::; •/.'-V TheV clubs ihus| f e ^ l i^ |n^itufi6h^)Ae^;c6uid b^ cient" auxiliaries ; ojfi pur;u s pWt ^ Board' pfHi^ritrol; ;:::''•;::'' ByTSA tWBXMW^^A For shame pin 8 o'clock laggards! Down in the big kindergarten where Miss Carrie Bowman took charge five weeks ago, very small boys and girls begin arriyihg at 8:30. They don gay smocks or aprons of bright oil-cloth, and sire 'wielding crayons, paint-brushes, saws and hammers, before the last breakfast straggler is out of Edens Hall. Thirty-Three Enrolled By 9:30 o'clock 33 tots are making happy use ---------- Northwest Viking - 1932 October 14 - Page 3 ---------- vwlinii^ •N • % • lt;* ::";ii,a; W CLUB INFORMAL Clarence Thue's Orchestra Will Flay for Annual Affair October 22— Tickets on Sale by Members. Ghuckanut Shell has been chosen for the W Club Informal to be held Oct. 22. This dance, an annual affair of the fall quarter, promises to be-one of the crowning events of the year: gt; ^According to "Posey" Flowers, the chairman of the committee, the sale of tickets will be limited to 75, due to the small capacity of the hall. The tickets can be bought from any member of the W club this week. Ghuckanut Shell, whose popularity has gained lately as a desirable Hal! for student affairs, will ring to the music of Clarence Thue's popular orchestra. Everyone is urged to buy his tickets as soon as possible. ; VALKYRIES SERVE TEA CRISP, stuigey, frosty mornings prompt Joe College to wrap himself in a warm woolly polo coat. They certainly are -the go this season. With enough fabric for an ordinary coat and a half these fascinating snappy styles appeal to Joe College on every campus. Camel's hair is still good and we find many attractive models in this fabric. Tweeds come in for most popularity in polo coats, among college men, but the new polo cloth is considered the more tasteful for young business men. Military o'coat collars are a feature, not forgetting the wide belt which is to be tightly drawn about the waist to form natty pleats. THE NEW Clark Gable hats will be worn with polo coats. To promote interest in women's school activities, the newly organized women's pep club known as the Valkyrie club served tea on Wednesday, afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Women's League room. June W^elch was the chairman for the affair and the hostesses were Bubbles Bremness, Harriet Rickerson, June Jevning, and Katherine Bow-den. SHOES this season have taken a turn to the heavy, due perhaps to the necessity of distinguishing oneself from the prevalent gangster. English brogues in chocolate browns, and moccasin toed ski shoes are the thing for school wear. For dancing and evening wear the plainly stitched plain toed black calfskin shoes are ih good taste. TIES take a darker hue, wine tones and the darker burnished autumn shades in cravenette and barathea with raised white dots are being featured. NEW AVIATOR styles in leather jackets are promiscuous on every campus. White .goat skin is a, late innovation. Buckskin is its natural shade is popular. Suede is stijl being worn but that is about all that can be said for it. CORPS are still in the lead for school wear. The Spanish waists are definitely out. RICH MAROONS and deep electric blues are featured in sweaters. I • * K On the AMP US Side of the EYHOLE J Hallowe'en Spirit To Be Present at League Informal An informal dance will be given byi: the Women's .League in the Crystal Ballroom of the Leopold .Hotel, October 29. The decorative scheme will be in accordance with the spirit of Hallowe'en. Louise Schultz, the general chairman, announces that refreshments consisting of punch and wafers will be served. : Anyone interested may sign the notice on the bulletin board. Officers Elected At Club Meeting Reins of office shifted hands Monday afternoon at a meeting of the Drama club. The new Officers are: President,*Elsie O'Donnell; vice president, Martha Shudshift; secretary and treasurer, Doris Barron, ;and representative ' to Inter-Club Council, Milford "Pete" Peterson. As a result of the try-outs held last,, week the following students "were admitted to the club: Mary Huth Bailey, Marion Cole, Katherine -Kellogg, Louise Lawrence, Rhoda Le Cocq, Lillian Marsblaus, Mildred ! Olson, Edith Swarth, Lila Weider and Eleanor1. Finnegan. Try-outs were held yesterday to fill three va- • cancies in the "Alison's House" cast. The next scheduled meeting of • the club will take place in . the j Eden's Hall Blue room, the first ; Monday in November. Two speakers j are scheduled to appear before the | club at this time: Dr. Fowler, whose [subject will be "Current New York 'Plays", and Pat Johnson, president ...of.the Bellingham Theater Guild, flfefreshments are to be served and 'M record turn-out is expected. Vernie Leatha—the other fellow beside "Posy" with blue socks and plus fours, moaning because "some darned, dame wouldn't dance more'n three times with him at Rec Hour- Naomi Watson flashing a perfectly scrumptuous golden bracelet about the halls. (The Editor drops his eyes)—Local Youths dragging home a couple of deer (d-e-e-r, please; not d-e-a-r) "Dean" Snyder being seen around and about with that up-and-coming brother of a couple of up-and-coming Montgomery Co-Eds. tsk. tsk! —What do we hear, what do we hear? Can it be that Nelson Brewer, our own bashful "W" Clubber, is sending flowers to a litle resider of Edens Hall? Be still, my fluttering heart—And Al Charlesworth. The dear child waxes romantic all over the campus about a certain little brunette who taught at Gla-last year. We wouldn't mention names for anything—Betty Watts sprung a new one too— —coming to Rec hour last week with that exceedingly tall and exceedingly handsome stranger who has been causing feminine hearts to do strange things lately—none other than the eminent Arthur Reed—Another Jones takes a stand. This time he's little and cute and has a smile that would put old Sol to shame. Be careful, girls. His name is Harold—Welcome home Truman Berg. The Normal is glad to s?e you back at your old haunts. Here's to a very successful season on'-- the old gridiron—Walt, Schil —: Scbil— Spigettie has been searching for a girl. A nice girl, please who has a few looks and a little bit more poise than avoirdupois — Enough scandal for one week — Be seein' ya around. DON'T wear derby hats. dark blue overcoats (evenings excepted), high waisted cords, pastel shaded ties. o ENGER HALL Thelma Finley entertained relatives from Anacortes and Seattle on Sunday, Oct. 2. The members of Enger Hall held a' house meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 6, for the purpose of electing bficers. Thelma Thompson was chosen for president, and Thelma ' ' . : - T-^— 0 ; . HENNINGS IS CHOSEN Many Social Events Are Scheduled The W^ Club dance, qn October 22; at the Chuckanut Shell, will set- off this quarter's social whM with .a blare of jazz. It also paves the way for the WQnien's League informal on theif qUpwing: S^tiirday, This is to be held at the Hotel Leopold as us-_ ual, and as it' conies on Hallowe'en much;isi expectedTpf it.. Another Hallbwe'en feature will be. the Edens Hail tea on Oct. 30. It has leaked out that the Sophomores are planning something big in the way of mysteries for their class party, Nov. 5, but you'll just have to wait and see. The crowning social week-end of the whole year also comes in the fall quarter—Homecoming. Two whole exciting days with a serpentine through the town; a bonfire and pep rally; and alumni banquet; a thrilling football game and a big dance ending everything. Another delightful affair will be the informal in Edens Hall Blue Room on December 3, which will only be open for Edens Hall girls. And winding up the quarter is a big farewell Christmas party for the whole school. ;••'•',• Which Guarantee ffi^ 7 Seven Fall ShacWj 69o — 1312-B Cornwall Ave. MRS. R. A, OBERLAT| Near American Theatre T—' ^5 4 ;^w Club Council Convenes For Purpose of Study In Correct Procedure At a recent house meeting held by the girls of Ragans, officers for the ensuing quarter were elected. They are Camilla Hennings, president, and Henny Lund, social chairman. Plans for decorations for home-coming were also discussed. Mrs. Hennings, mother of Camilla Hennings, was a visitor at Ragan's, during the week-end. . o— The girls living at Mrs. Vikes held their quarterly election last week. Those elected were Beth Jones, president, and Diane Hershman, social chairman and reporter. The Inter-Club Council held its first meeting Wedensday afternpQJi. Thomas Nelson,' the president, pre? sided. Miss Jones and Miss Cum? mins, faculty representatives, were also there. The Council is an an important club that is composed of representatives from every active club. It pronounces the interment for dead, inactive organizations. It is a coordinating body that builds the school calendar. The President of the Council checks the ehgibilty of candidates for offices of the Associated Studenty Body. At present they are giving a course in parliamentary procedure. BEVERLY HALL NOTES Miss Nona Peterson spent the week-end at her home in Arlington. Miss Janet Mulford spent the week-end at her home in Everett. ^—-o—•—;— Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Edith Nelson, graduate of this school, to Mr. Robert Guerin, which took place Saturday, Oct. 1. Mr. and Mrs. Guerin will take residence in Bellingham. BLACK WHITE' CLEANERS DYERS We Call and Deliver PHONE 1670 Across from Y. M. C. A. Birthdays Richard Miles—Oct. 14. Molly Pearl—Oct. 14. Thelma Finley—Oct. 15. Evelyn Montgomery—Oct. Suzanne Waters—Oct. 16. John Dempster—Oct. 18. Phyllis Cole—Oct, 20. Sidney ---------- Northwest Viking - 1932 October 14 - Page 4 ---------- iX Si. WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON \ S W W V W A V AW BILL FISHER ^^^^^vv«w^r^wwy gt;^^vwl : ^Thedays are tinged with a cool bijfce ttiat fires us with enthusiasm, thoughts of.;; pumpkins - and corn-shocks in the banner's brown fields and instills in us the rejuvenating feeling that "footballs' in the air." The situation has assumed a nation^ scope and as we suryey the "colitch" field we become aware that already a few schools are fielding powerful football aggregations. By virtue of their impressive :. wins over Iowa and Northwestern respectively, Wisconsin arid Michigan look hot i n the Big Ten. In the East, Harvard, for one, has been bowling 'em over in a big way. In the South, Tulane and Florida are looking good; while in the Big Six, we have Oklahoma as the only team that has chalked up any outstanding victories. AT WALDO FIELD Sqiiad Is in Excellent Condition All Set for ^ickoff Saturday, 2:15 LUTHERANS STRONG IVEN only twenty- four hours between n o w and the opening football battle of the 1932 s e a s o n, Coaches C a r v er a n d Gunn w i ll shake up t h e ir sack of football candidates s o me time tonight with wide open in hopes of On the coast, we have our eye on Stanford and listen boys, we're telling you that Washington is plenty nice but oh my!—if they had only taken the Oregonians for a ride! Observing local antics, we've concluded that the ^ligh school conference is going to see a fight all the way with Everett's fame and Ana-cortes' impotency as the only possible extremes. Hi, Bill! Quit running, you fellows, we're just calling one particular Bill—Osborne's the name. By the way Bill, how was your date with Mrs. Bell Sperry (alias Mrs. Birch) last Saturday afternoon? Yeah, we heard all about it! How you just couldn't wait any longer so you dashed right out on the athletic field and cornered your woman. Well, did you get the date Bill? The story is as follows: The magician's wife (and was she nice!) . came tearing around the corner by the old tennis courts in her new Buick eight. She wanted to turn around and since magicians wives are "different", she thought she'd take a fling at the race track. Bill Osborne, our athletic manager was in the vicinity and thought she wouldn't. He was on that woman like a shot and they had it out. Bill sure did his duty but we'll bet a cooky that next time he goes chasing people off the track, he'll make sure ahead of time what they look like. Was she nice? When Sam Carver embarks on an expedition there has to be a purpose for it. We heard he left town last Saturday with "Pop" Gunn, and "Posey", and; "Brink," so we decided to check and re-check. We also heard rumors of a girl's note but we couldn't verify them. Last. Monday we saw Freeman Berg down in the main hall so we put two and two together and got five. •• But anyhow, the visitation must have been a success because Berg is back with us and Sam has quit losing sleep over the center position. "Welcome back" Berg, from Deb by Altose, the students and the faculty! The setting: WalCeo field. Time: ;2:15. Stage set: grandstand full (?) of people and a field with some white stripes on it and some funny cross-bars at each end. The charac- •ters: Twenty-two he-men warriors, and two odd birds dressed in white shirts and bloomers, one of whom is always running around in circles tooting a whistle.. "Okay," Mr referee —Curtains!—I say, get all of those fool stage hands on the ropes! ? Eleven men bear down—a big foot collides with the pigskin and Ithey're off£ arid the lid is pried off •and out jumps our little jack-in-the ibox "Footbaii.rt^See:^bu at the big jgame tomorrow! |; katheriner Holiis ' and Mildred jFrenz spent ;the week-end in Arling- K, •••.'.-.••:" — _ O — — — ' fi Marian Wells enjoyed: a pleasant their eyes selecting a truly representative team to wear the Blue and White tomorrow against the Pacific Lutheran gridders of Tacoma. The condition of the squad as a whole is excellent with only a few minor injuries scattered here and there among the candidates as they tighten their belts with determination for what promises to be a battle to the finish. With the, Lutherans favored to win over the locals, the Viking mentors are leaving nothing unturned in their quest for victory and feel that the Vikings, together with the spirit they have shown in practice plus .school support, will'give the visitors a run for their money. Lineup Uncertain Wwho will start tomorrow's game is a problem. With approximately twenty-five men still very much in the running for varsity positions Carver's job of picking a starting lineup is a difficult one. When asked for a probable lineup, all the Viking mentor did was bury his head and say, "Your guess is asf good as mine, so go ahead." With due credit to all backfield candidates it looks as though Flowers, Brinkman, Smith and Bagley will be the starting backs when the referee blows the whistle Saturday, with "Swivel- Hipped" Sinko, John Beaton, Behme and Les Williams ready to spell the starters. The backfield will possess plenty of speed and power and with Bagley's ^passing plus the kicking ability of Art Smith, Beaton and Williams, should stack up fairly well against the visitors. Comfort to Start When Sid Comfort and Nelson Brewer, veteran linemen on the forward wall, flanked with either Fin-ley or Berg at center, the line will have two and possibly three veterans from the last year on the forward wall. Others' who will probably get their initial baptism are: Gable, Partes, Flint, Banner, Sul-kosky, Hallowell, McLean, Turner and Christy. These together with Cole, Joe Hermsen, Foster, Good, Charlesworth and Hogan will give the Parkland line plenty to shoot at. The Pacific Lutheran squad by virtue of their impressive showing against the College of Puget Sound shape up as a stiff test for any team and if the Vikings can tie or hurdle the City of Destiny eleven, the Normal gridders, will be in a fair way to go places this season. The opening" kickoff is set for 2:15 on the local gridiron. . ' ~ _o _ SMITHV\*ETC Name: Arthur Smith. Born 1908, Bandon, Ore. Age: 24; height, 5 ft. 8 in. Weight, 164 pounds. Schools attended: Arlington high school, Bellingham State Normal. Hobby: Placing punts where someone isn't. Smith, ietterman and second baseman of "Pop" Gunn's 1932 baseball squad, is commencing his second year of football cim-petition at the local institution. Although not playing the required time to earn a sweater in football last fall, Smith, nevertheless, was a valuable part of the Vjking machine, and with an early start this season, stands a good chance of being one of the mainstays of this year's eleven. While attending H. S. at 1 Arlington, Smith played base- { ball, football and basketball I and was a member of the track I team. In all earning nine high I f school letters, a record to shoot I I at considering these were { I earned in three year's time. ]' U'lov- When the smoke of tomorrow's, game has cleared away] the football season will be in full swing. Two weeks hence, the Vikings tangle with the powerful St. Martin's eleven. St. Martin's boast a powerful \ | aggregation and the outcome of. these.first two games will serve as a barometer, insofar as the Viking strength is concerned. . . C. P. S. Next i After the St, Martin's game on October 28, the Vikings face three weeks of tough" football assignments. Carver will bundle up his charges for a game with the College of Puget Sound in their own back yard on November 4 and then will take on the Wildcats of.El-lensburg in, -an Armistic day tilt, only to PPPPP