MERRY CHRISTMAS € ve XVI The TE EAST CARGEIN: TEAdioRs COLLEGE GREENVILLE, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939 HAPPY NEW YEAR Number 5 Jean Wendt Becomes Varsity Sweetheart’ Poe Literary Society Pl Play Wins Silver Loving Cup * ‘Poe Play Director | | | | | | W hich hard Directs Winning midsay av in Contest ty was the wimer | contest between | cieties held here Friday, } : , and the diree-| rd, of Stokes, and | of that society, Iris! itonsburg, received the| warded for the play| s best by a Judging commit- | e Harris, of Thomas- hief marshal, spoke| welcome to the large the plays began, and} ve of the three societies st may beeome an} play, “Sanitarium,” |} y of the escape of three} a sanitarium for men-| ir attempt to run/ er they have man- real officials in al y Gillam, of | —~ ient who as-| id of the in-| Fields, nh, of | le Miss Helen the d Ruth Ne er two fellow Davis, of Fremont, of the applicant for fell into the hands} urin, of Rocky] f nurse who finally | under control. 1 Laurie Emer-| by for Annie on, for the O Joy Si of Red Oak, € ty. Miss Mary Greene, Dr. Denver FE. hel Gaston andj | vas urnished between} == Maude Melvin, vocal- Vernon K iani up, pre be in the poss w ty until the contest Governor Hoey fo Make Address Homecoming Day. liree Phase Program »vides Busy Day For Whole School | | R. Hoey will de- 1 at the dedication} building March 9, which | the occasion of Home-} » Day and commemoration of | iredth anniversary of teacher ¢ in the United States. | ling the address an academic | sion, headed by the Governor, | ent Meadows, and the board stees, including the faculty and} t it body, will march to the] rt H. Wright Building where xercises will be held. incheon at noon, an afternoon and a basketball game at night, ed by a dance, are featured -ntertainments of the day. coming Day, which is usu- ¥ 1 in the fall, has been moved be held with the other celebra- . The observance of Founder’s commemorates the founding of lege on March 8, 1907, as joining the national celebra- ion of the centennial of the opening in 1839 of the first state-supported teacher training institution. Xmas Present Grade books will be placed in the mail on the Tuesday, De- cember 19, 1939 following the Friday that closes the Fall Quarter, according to an an- nouncement by the Registrar’s office. | Minnesota, from December 29 to 31. | mond Hill High School, of New Yale Puppeteers Present Program Of Ancient Art Impersonations Of Headliners Are Given In Tournament A unique and hilarious show was given in the Wright Auditorium last evening by the Yale Puppeteers. The American marionette organization is on its twelfth transcontinental tour and presented an adult entertainment which combined the ancient art of puppetry with the sophistication of a Broadway revue. Jim Farley and Tom Dewey in a boxing bout; F.D.R. in a fireside chat to the fish from a rowboat; Dorothy Thompson and Mrs. Roose- velt in a sister act; Alexander Wool- cott in “G oodbye "Mr. Chips”; Or- son Welles as the wonder boy; Ray- mond M as Lincoln and Mayor LaGuar in “Git Along, Little Flower,” and many other headliners marched across the stage at E.C.T.C. in their new revue, “It’s a Small World.” Harry Burnett, chief manipula- tor, reports that it took three months to assemble the portrait puppets, and for Forman Brown to compose appropriate music, sketches, and ly- rics. Incidentally, the lyries are re- peatedly changed by Mr. Brown to keep them abreast of the quickly shifting headline news. LINDSAY WHICHARD SGA Picsidonts Plan To Attend NSFA Congress Annual Conference Will Be Held In Minneapolis Before the sketching and the me- ticulous construction of the large sized cast commences, Harry Bur- nett observes his subjects from close range. He has talked backstage with Raymond Massey, went to see Orson Welles and Dorothy Thompson at their broadeasts, studied the Lunts in “Amphitryon” and in the film saw Martha Graham give a dance performance of “American Docu- ment.” Each puppet in the show is designed for movement as well as mere facial resemblance, and on each notable’s particular movement depends the construction of his diminutive self for the Yale Pup- peteer’s cast. With all their traveling together, Juanita Etheridge, president of the Women’s Student Government Association, and Bill Shelton, presi- dent of the Men’s Student Govern- ment Association, will represent this col at the annual meeting of the National Student Federation of America. This congress meets at the Uni- versity of Minnesota, Minneapolis, The purpose of this convention is to thrash out the problems that pre- sent themselves in the different col-| the cast for “It’s a Small World” ges and to study the present for-| never seems to get on each other’s n European situation and Ameri-| nerves, art in the crisis. | This scason the Yale Puppeteers, from E.C.T.C.| who took their name twelve years and other colleges of the United/ago when Harry Burnett, their mas- States will obtain conceptions of | ter puppeteer, attended the Yale activities on campuses of the coun-| Drama School under the late George try, with the view of learning pos-) Pierce Baker, are engaged on their sible means of improving conditions| most msive tour to date. They | that may xist 0 on their ¢ own camp’ .will visit forty states. ‘Versatile Frosh Prexy Outlines Past Extra-Curricula Activities Music, Athletics Head His Coveted Hobbies Representatives | | David Cox, a graduate of Rich-| York, and president of this year’s freshman class, has been actively en- gaged in the business and_profes- sional field of work during his school career. . While a student at Richmond Hill Cox was captain of the track team during his senior year, having been elevated to this position by virtue of previous participation. : He wi: a a ae of his high school varsity club, a member of the glee club, wrote for his school paper and says ‘he wrote also for New York dailies. He appeared in operettas at his school and was an officer of the Hi-Y honorary fraternity at Rich- mond Hill. Cox’s other claims to extra-cur- ricula, progressiveness include a job as a junior clerk in a bank, chain store clerk, advertising agency work- er, circulation manager of a now de- funct New York magazine, a house- to-house salesman, ice cream factory DAVID COX sic, athletics and writing. He has attempted to practice his hobbies in school and out of school. His fa- vorite sports are baseball, basketball and track. In expressing his plans for the The grades will arrive in plenty of time for a nice little Christmas present for all. worker, and a counselor in a sum- mer camp. The freshman class president was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from where he removed to New York at the age of six. President Cox’s hobbies are mu- year, he declared : “All my endeavors will be for the best interests of my class and school. I would like very much to see a debating team organ- ized on the campus and more student participation in all campus activi- ties.” Appeared In Play Tonight Pictured in the upper left is Lucille Bedford, man- tamer in “The Milky Way’; in the upper right, Jean Phillips, who won and kept the heart of Speed, feathe: weight fight cham- pion, and in the lower right, comical Bill Dudash, who kept the audience in an up- roar with his humorous lines. The dog Bill used to- night was borrowed — legally, of course. ys night saw curtains fall on one of Britton, whose stage annals toni with echoes of success, another w Sweetheart.” i Wendt, like hundreds of other excited girls in tonight’s audi- ence, had witnessed two Milky Way.” for the p ntation, there was a sudden hush, even though the master of ceremonies had found it difficult to silence the audience. Deserv- ing applause echoed through Austin | Auditorium as the “Varsity Sweet- heart” mystery exploded. Mental telepathy could not have conveyed Jean’s thoughts as she pa- raded gracefully to the stage. While soft lights focused on her fair face, | which had been transformed to rose | pink, she received one of the most ‘coveted honors of the current school year. Her blue eyes sparkled and her beautiful blond hair glistened as Bill Shelton, president of the ; Varsity Club, presented her with a bouquet of fragrant fall flowers, |along with a wide ribbon bearing er | fight circle Circus Carnivals are Dormant, But Fraternity Will Revive Fun- “Making Spirit Friday Night Fun Is Arranged For Every Guest ECTC King and Queen Will Receive Crowns The show must go on! With the! cireus s in their winter quarters, nation’s most outstanding u chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi fraternity is stealing the thunder of ; America’s fi ars in the eam- pus building Friday night from 7:30) until 10:30 o'clock by staging its annual carnival. In addition to the fun that will prevail for faculty and students, one} of the more serious phases of the] program will be the crowning of the king and queen of the carnival. Can- didates have already been selected, and the boy and girl receiving the most votes, selling for a penny each, will be the winners. Taking a glance at the fun that will prevail one finds everything that will meet with the expectations of any student for three hours of wholesome pleasure. Everything you could possibly find in a professional carnival will prevail at the fraternity carnival, with many of the elements exaggerated in popular collegiate style. Do you believe in fortunes? Well, the fraternity has engaged a fortune teller of prominence. What this per- son can’t tell you about yourself, by observing a clean hand, of course, is not in the books of the mystics. Workers for -the various conces- sions are: Alton Payne and Dot Hol- lar, bingo; Vance Chadwickj jitter- bug contest; Walter Tucker and Bir- trum Batem, bowling; Tom Cox and Walter Moritz, target; Emmett Saw- yer, Harvey Deal, Howard Draper, hot dogs; Miss Blank?, fortune tell- ing; Walter Rodgers and Bill Shel- ton, wild man; Red Parker, penny board; Robert Brewer, door; Alice Alligood, tap dancer; Robert Bur- ton and John Carson, fun house; Lindsay Whichard, milk bottles; James Whitfield, publicity; Bernard Roper, art gallery; Negro carnival: Vernon Keutemeyer, John David Bridgers, and James Whitfield; Artis Hardee and Eugene Carson, drop-a-penny; and Charles Harris, fan daneer. Christmas Holidays | Christmas holidays will begin at noon on Friday, December 15. Registration for the winter quarter will take place on January 2, 1940 and classes will begin on January 3. Tues- day, January 17, will be the last day during which a student | may register. za |D.C. Tabor A a |\Contest Manager Mr. Dean C. Tabor, {the Department of Mus chairman of State Music Contests for this, for this, the Northeastern District, at the teachers’ meeting held in Wil- son on November 18, 1939. The District Contest, comprising schools from sixteen counties, will be held in Greenville this year, on March 29 and 30. Miss Ona Shidnler, of Greenville, was elected vice-president, and Mr. H. T. Parry, of Rocky Mount, sec- retary. ducation, | has been appointed chairman of the| the} Teco Echo Serves | A Record Public | ee \ According to Helen Flanagan,| ) business manager of the THe Trco} | Ecno, the circulation of the IE) jhas od f 1800 during the fall qu is the the college newspaper been in mn 1500 tol This! ion of | shed | rter. first time the the aa of 1800. These extra copies have | tributed among the 200 who day program held inere ¢ approximately colle among the business fir ville who advertise in Ecuo, The mailing list of the alumni has been increased and complimentary | copies have been sent to many who | are interested in the college. attend the annual 29 Tur Teco Cinemaster Fredric March is leading a drive for funds to provide technical equipment for the new University of Wisconsin theatre. By BARBARA KE KEUZENKAMP Yes siree, Thanksgiving vacation] ‘ is over! And now E.C.T.C. students happily and contentedly muse about} their bountiful Thanksgiving din- ners. Yum-mm, we'll be smacking’ our lips over them from now until Christmas vacation, which is only eight long days away. Then comes the fifteen glorious, happy-go-lucky, carefree days of vacation. No more eight o’clock classes, no more long assignments, no more books, no more late afternoon labs, no more sleepy eyelids, which droop while well- meaning teachers endeavor to put knowledge in our heads! (How long is this going to last.) No more— more what? Well, anyway we'll all be glad when dear “ole” E.C.T.C. shuts its doors a-week Friday. Just Think! Christmas Holidays Will Begin Soon For all Students How many of you studious stu- dents are going to wait up for Santa? Now don’t hang your heads in embarrassment because some little birdie came down to the staff room and gave us a whole list of the things you wanted. Lucille and Vie — we certainly hope Saint Nick brings you all the fruit cake you can eat; and Bo, re- member those rides you promised us on your electric train. Santa, Lena Mae wants a “Ouigie” board, pref- erably one that tells the truth; Tai tor Hollar wants a new staff room— complete with messenger boy (hand- cesses ever to be presented at E Aside from the acting, done under the watchful ey: ment came when Miss Jean Wendt was recognized as the * of “The « When the time came) i {with Bill Du fon the “The Milky Way” Is Big Success Britton Scores New Hit; Entire Cast Given Praise By JAMES WHITFIELD A cleverly directed and talented cast of * “The Milky Way” the most rollicking comed ast Carolina Teachers Cc of Chfton ght received another page filled holesome phase of the entertain- Varsity the name, “Varsity John David Bridg lizzy pace duri an ingenic comer to inter¢ dom, with line action-packed 7 larity. In the outset world’s feathe portrayed — by knocked out in legedly by Bridg of Burleigh Sulli comical milk me the general theme centered. Ambrose Stankus Whichard, representi alert sports reporte knockout as Sullivan. They hey kept the always walking in o1 at the a stree most time. trainer been por C.T.C. whose pe der, Speed’s trainer. one of the most ou — of the E.C cirele Kenne th ht me Woolard, na r, played 1} well that seen life in the displayed for Spe aged; fiery wiched around that led the he ciates could lead t (Please turn to p Gulledge Chosen Head of Sorority Organized Here First Chapter Of Its Kind To Be On Campus his Miss Mary Helen Raleigh, was elected pre of the E.C.T.C. chapter of Alpha Tota, international honorary business so- rority, organized this week by mem- bers of the Commerce De tment. Other officers are: vice-president; Julia cording secretary; Bar if kamp, corre: ponding Thadys Johnson, s 1 Betty Keuzenkamp, treasurer: Annie Laurie Keene, chaplain: Helen Tay- lor, pledge captain; Joyce Hill, marshal. Members of the sorority will be initiated and officers installed in formal ceremonies to be arranged in accordance with traditional practices endorsed by national headquarters, The ‘object of the sorority is to associate in its membership repre- sentative women students, alumne, faculty members of recognized schools of business and commerce and such other schools as are deemed acceptable to the board of governors of Alpha Tota. An additional object of the sorority is to encourage high scholarship and to foster a spirit Gy of nt uy of friendship and loyalty among the women students of schools of busi- ness training and colleges of com- merce. some, of course), typewriters and janitor service; Mary Horne expects a certain co-ed to bring her a grizzly bear to mount. Betty Keusie will take anything she can get—such un- selfishness really deserves reward, so I suggest a cee full of “Clay.” This is the first sorority that has been formed on the campus of E.C.T.C. PAGE TWO Dorotuy Hoag. Editor in Chief Reporters—Iris Davis, Harold Tay- lor, Sarah Gorham, Lena Mae ASSOCIATE EDITORS Smith y George Lavrarrs Mary Horne Barnara Keuzenkame Lots Hucues Kuizasetn Mravows LaRue Moonie James Wuirrievp...............Sports Editor Mary Field. Mary Baily, Reed, Betty Keuzenkamp, John Williams, Pat Jackson, Patsy Mc- Intyre, Margie Spivey, Lindsay Whichard, Margaret D. Moore, Margaret THE TECO ECHO Teachers College Associated Collegiate Press Distributor of Collesiale Disest Published Biweekly by the Students of East Carolina REPRESENTED F Entered as second-class matter December 3, 1925, at the U. S. Postoffice, Greenville, N. C., under the act of March 3, 1879. College 420 MADISON AVE. Ciicago - Boston - December 7, 1939 Member HeEven Fianacan........-- Business M anager BUSINESS STAFF Mary Acnes Dear Atice Power: Littan B. Warrs Brantvey |)+} Euxen McIntygz Jean Wenpy OR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. Publishers Representative New York, N. Y. Los Ance.es - San Francisco Keep Safety in Mind During the Holidays Ina few days over thirteen thousand individuals including the stu- dents and faculty of this college will disperse to their respective homes for a period of several weeks Likewise will thousands go out from other colleges and univer es at the same time—all in a hurry to reach their homes as soon as possible in order that.there will be more time to enjoy fore-planned get-togethers during the Christmas holidays. But will all of these hurrying people reach their homes safely ind soundly and will they all return to school at the end of the holi- days just as safely as they left here? No one knows. Death and accidents lurk around corners where they are least expected, with a heavy toll from the young of our American nation. This year we can expect as to lose some more of our fine citizens just through careless- Bat YOU of East Carolina Teachers College do not have to be among those who will pay the penalty with their lives or who eceive permanent injuries. You can prevent all this if you keep in mind the simple little word-—safety. Vhe taking them and active populace usual highways will be congested with heavy traffic throughout tnost of the holidays that is bad enough in itself—however, the | worse thing about it is that many of the cars on the roads will be} ander the management of persons under the influence of alcoholic beverages. There will no doubt be among the drivers those who are dways ina hurry ors the safety goes out of the window” ind, brother, you had better get off the road. Better perhaps} would be to check your own speed for what does it matter if it takes | a tew minutes more to get there if you start in plenty of time when the safety of a lite is threatened? these so-called speed demons—and once speed | head of one of them, Above all things when you take over the responsibility of driv- mg a car during the holidays, remember that there are other lives in your hands besides those with whom you are riding at present and that once a serious accident has happened, it is too late to do inythmg about it then. Be cautious, start on time, drive slowly, and above all things|” Keep safety foremost in mind when driving during the holidays ind there will be no excuse for any serious accident of any sort. East Carolina ‘Teachers College would hate to have to mourn the death of some of her faculty or students because of the carelessness of some individual. She wants to receive all of you back in January im the same healthy condition that you left. Think Before Your Criticize Unjustly Recently much unjust criticism has been openly brought against the new constitution anc Many have contended t the committee responsible for making it. iat this group is not turning out a good} This is the wrong attitude to take. How anyone verify such a statement when the job has not been com- one back up such a statement when they bout the completed constitution? ge the whole of a thing just by some little part that vou have heard some student mention. The constitution committee is by no means experienced in framing constitutions, but have you ever considered the persons who drew up the Con- stitution of the United States? They were not drilled before doing their job, but they did a good one. Despite the criticisms the committee is receiving, and the pros and cons of the constitution itself, there is one element that should | piece of work. can} pleted and how can any | \ | \ know next to nothing a It is rather bad to juc put the student body at case. The constitution is not for the com-| mittee, but is being done as a project for the entire student body. When the committee completes its task, the constitution will be! presented to the student body. The constitution will be read to the| students at a mass meeting, after which copies will be made avail-| able for all the students. When the student body has had ample time to study it, a vote will be taken. Remember, the adoption will) rest with the student body and not with the committee. Congratulations to the Societies | Inter-socicty competition was keen before the Thanksgiving holi-| days when the three literary societies presented a tournament of | one-act plays, from which contest the Edgar Allan Poe Society with Lindsay Whichard directing their play, emerged victorious. The societies should be congratulated on the performances which they presented to the student body. To those persons who were responsible for getting up these plays, to those who took part as} actors in the plays, to the members of the technical staffs, and last} but not least, to those three directors who worked so hard and diligently should be extended the highest of compliments for the good work produced. The job was well done. Participation in this inter-society contest created quite a lot of interest on the campus that had dwindled considerably during the last few years. It seemed to revive the old spirit of friendly rivalry and competition that once prevailed among the three literary societies. Now that this practice has been rekindled, why not keep it fresh by making an inter-society tournament of plays an annual affair. Fourteen Shopping Days to Christmas Each year the slogan “Do Your Christmas Shopping Early” prevails throughout the nation and is spread across the faces of American newspapers in the hope that the populace will not wait until the rush of the week before to do hurried last minute shopping. Althdugh we may be a little late in doing so, the Teco Ecuo likewise adopts this ever prevalent slogan and recommends that the students and faculty not leave their Christmas shopping until they return to their homes for the holidays. There now remain exactly fourteen shopping days until Christ- mas. Before the student body and the faculty adjourn to their respective homes for the holidays, they will spend eight days on the campus—seven of which will be shopping days. During this time there will be an opportunity for many to complete a large part of the needed purchasing and at the same time give extra business to the merchants in Greenville who have helped make pos- sible the publication of the Teco Ecuo this fall. So why not start spreading Christmas cheer immediately by doing your shopping with the Teco Ecuo advertisers here while | Young Men’s and Young Women’s | ferent church groups. there is still plenty of time? Remember there are only fourteen shopping days before Christmas. Campus Camera 4 || BRADLEY ROBINSON PASS- \3 ED 87 YARDS TO JOHN. SCHNEIDER IN ST. LOUIS - KANSAS GAME OF 1906/ STAR. PUNTED 91 YARDS WITHOUT ROLL FA WERE 2 ONE-POINT VICTORIES OR WIND IN AN EXHIBITION 7 SE, HOMECOMING ORIGINATED AT THE U.OF ILLINOIS IN 1910 7 eee cen enemas en en cen een enenenienenenien an anvenvencenoen (Eprtor’s Nore: This Department is open to all students in school here. Tue Teco Ecuo reserves the right to censor or reject all com- munications. Letters published herein express individual opinion, and do not represent the editorial policies of this newspaper.) To the Editor: One of the recently acquired} “good things” on our campus is the] formation of a Religious Organiza- tion Council which is designed to establish a closer bond between the various college student church ac- tivit It is composed of all the ministers of the ci the student secretaries, the presidents of the Christian Associations, three faculty representatives, and one student rep- resentative from each of the dif- It is the aim of this organization to sponsor joint religious projects and to avoid duplication of effort and conflicting engagements. It pur- poses to seek to clarify student think- ing along religious lines by bringing to the campus outstanding leaders in the religious field and by work- ing out joint religious projects. This year the council is to fune- tion under the efficient leadership of Miss Zoa Anna Davis, student worker for the Methodist church. The council would weleome any ideas which the students have con- cerning the establishment of a more efficient and effective program. Signed: Mrs. P. W. Pick esiaer, To the Editor: For some time the loafing on this campus has been practically un- bearable. Students could be seen wandering around at any time of the day doing next to nothing. From the view-point of observers this has not looked the best at all times. I agree that students should have some recreation and that they should take some time off from their studies to relax and enjoy life. However, I am of the conclusion that there is the proper place to do such. Why don’t they engage in a game of tennis? The courts are nearly always empty and surely that would do them a great deal more good than to just wander around lazily. After all the students on this cam- pus are supposed to be coming to college to learn something and to get an education. How can they possibly learn anything if they are always hanging around? How can those who want to learn, study when this is going on around them. Besides loaf- ers make so much noise that one can’t study even if he wished. Recently definite steps were taken by the administration in an effort to put a stop to such. It is a good idea. It is high time some one did some- thing to control the loafing that has been going on throughout the cam- pus. I am whole heartedly behind the people who are responsible for this act. Some one deserves a good pat on the back for thinking up this plan. An Ossrnver. bucket. The bottom fell out of the old one. Hungrily Yours, Water Ropeers. rv luck next year. If you can’t send better luck, send Hard Luck, MeRNER. » jitterbugs! They seem scarce since the weather t to cold. Regards, Jor Witiiams. » publicity. Even you wouldn't be so hot if you + publicity. Always, Irvine PoitaKorr, * would fit, but a * Best Wishes, “Mustarp” Maness. 14° will be more keep up with the football games next year, please Silent Listener, Marr Puxiuies. ht. This would help me to become a big gun on the ther [ was fired or not. Respectfully, Ray Sparrow. i to thumb a ride from Raleigh to Greenville? If ure out What I want for Christmas. Yours, Norman Mayo. juated this year. In addition to sending a job, send al. I hope to havea team next year. Merry Christmas, Jack Nos. Jack to use me on his team. I just know that I can ball player. Hope you have a nice Christmas. Regards, “Cuick” Hatem. a ticket home and back, Did you see “The Milky Way”? ng swell! i Lovingly, Buty Dupasa. «a pair of “Seven League” boots. No, I’m not going out Hastily, Mickey Norrucvrt. i me more roles in campus plays. It’s great to be an actor, . Waiting, A. R. Sranxus. ive the problem to you. There are so many things I want and o many things that I can’t get and want, it is impossible lecision, A Good Fellow, Rock VENTERS. otball fields are hard. Can’t you encourage the administration ne that is turfed. Surely would be swell. Thankfully, Froyp Hinton. another call to Fort Bragg. I like n the country isn’t at war. A Soldier, soldiering, the kind that Wayzan Tucker. : ig a senior in college, what would you want Santa Claus to Well, that’s what I want for Christmas. Regards, Brit SHerror, R SANT. a sent me a “governorship.” I guess = about as good as ng you ¢ ing. The fellows call me “Governor. ee : Governor, Brut Harts. Santa: ; we fae is a secret. We put our letter in the college post office jay. You sl it by Christmas. y uu should get it by caress, Aprran anp Witey Brown. Dear Santa: oa gs < i You can put better transportation facilities on our list. Merry Christ- mas and a happy New Year. Yours, Wuote Foorsatt Squap. Player’s Name... Your Name. Fill out this choice slip at once. Vote Your Favorite Player The athlete receiving the most votes as the most outstanding ECTC football player of 1939 will receive the M. P. Fox Trophy. Turn your vote over to James Whitfield. Pusilists Begin Shaping Process JOE (DYNAMITE) WILLIAMS Injury-Battered Football Squad Closes Grid Year Foe Scores 168 Points; ECTC Gathers Only 18 The ignominious defeat of the Pi- rates at the hands of the Appala- chian college football team, climaxed the pigskin season at ECTC for the 1939 season. The Boone eleven over- whelmed the Pirates 64-0 in Mor- ganton on November 18. Shamefully to say, the Pirates this year, scored only 18 points, while their opponents ran up a to- tal of 168 points. Frequently errors and misplays led to many of the op- ponents touchdowns, and superior- ity of power and aggressiveness led to others. 2 This year’s Pirate team has been jinxed the entire season by injuries and lack of reserves. Bill Davidson, who was expected to lead the Pirates through a successful grid campaign, was injured in practice and never saw action in a game. Floyd Hinton was injured in the first game and was out for the season. Joe Williams, Bill Merner, Adrian Brown, and Bill Shelton, were out for several games. In concluding their home schedule, the Pirates were victimized by an aerial battle staged by High Point’s Panthers and lost 25-0. A half-time rest rejuvenated the Pirates and they held the Panthers scoreless in the third quarter. Bill Dudash and R. H. Chadwick were the Pirates’ offensive stars. Joe Hatem, Walter Rodgers, and Irving Poliakoff featured on de- fense. a For that well- groomed look SIMP’S BARBER SHOP “It pays well to look well” FROZEN COCA-COLAS and SNAZZY SERVICE See JAMES and BILL Warren's Drug Store 2-00-0000 00-00-00 i | For Anticipated Tough Schedule Williams and Breece Top Pre-Batde Roster Yep, boxing is here again. Coach O. A. Hankner this week began the \task of shaping up his boxing hope- fuls for this season and looks for-j ward to scheduling some corking good battles for his scrappers. Joe (Dynamite) Williams, who captained the squad last season, is back in the fold again this season. Joe is expected to retain the same lethal punching technique he dis- played last year. Williams’ fights hinge on knockouts rather than de- cisions. That’s Joe pictured on the left of this article. Another fighter who has expressed his intention of returning to the Pi- rate squad is David Breece who, be- eause of his quick jabs, was dubbed “Lightning” last season. David’s doings last season won for him an undisputed berth for the 1940 box- | ing edition. In addition to the regulars, Coach Hankner expects to whip new ma- terial into shape. Of course, the early paces are confined to conditioning and it will be after Christmas before the fellows will be in to show their pilot what they can do in the fight- ing realm. It will be after Christmas before the first fight card is an- nounced. Several rounds with Duke’s Frosh turned out to be the biggest thing on the Pirate’s card last season, but Coach Hankner said that he hopes to pit his squad against boxing teams of other major four-year colleges of North Carolina this season. No schedule has been worked out thus far, but present indications are that it will be a good one. Boxing became more popular on the ECTC campus as an intercollegi- ate sport last year than ever before. As a result of last season’s interest, the student body in general is look- ing forward to this year’s fights. Have You Cast Your Vote Yet? The balloting is now under way, students, for selecting the most out- standing football player on the ECTC squad this seasons All you have to do is to consider the player, fill out the coupon ap- pearing at the top of this page, and turn it over to the Teco Ecuo’s sports editor immediately. In about a week, the votes will be turned over to S. L. Griffin, news editor of The Daily Reflector, local afternoon daily, who is handling all the ballots. Students of Greenville High School are also voting, in that M. P. Fox is awarding trophies to players of the high school and college. The trophy at each school will be awarded at appropriate ceremonies after the winners have been decided. The trophy awards were offered for the first time last season and much interest is manifested in this year’s plan. To All the Students of ECTC We Wish a Very Merry Christmas * FIRESTONE AUTO SUPPLY & SERVICE STORES GREENVILLE, N.C. “COACH BO” Bo Farley, M.A. of ECTC, Produces Record Team At Greenville High . Eleven Is Exceptional No Dice! fe Contrary to reports that a successor will be named for Coach Gordon Gilbert as basketball pilot for this season, nothing has developed from an official source. Coach Gilbert told a TECO ECHO repre- sentative that he would not coach basketball this season, but would continue his duties in the Physical Education De- partment. When queried about the matter, President Meadows intimated that no definite steps had been taken. Hence, it is ‘no dice.”’ In Eastern Conference 30 Farley, who was awarded a | Master’s degree in physical education at East Carolina Teachers College this summer, produced a football team at Greenville High School this jseason that lost only one game, tied two, and ended its grid year by tying Roanoke Rapids for second place in the Eastern Conference. Coach Farley’s progress with his Greenville High School material this season is shown in a comparison of points this year over last year’s. During the season just ended, Far- ley’s Green Phantoms scored 196 points, as compared with 84 in 1938. This is a fine record for any high school coach. While viewing Farle with the high school thi , ECTC students and graduates recall 1936, when he coached three major spor here and made a fine record in each. Farley did his undergraduate work at Duke University, being a progress Tom Cox’s Entry Wins Intramural Football Honors The intramural football season is now ended with the Pirates, under the guidance of Tom Cox, emerging as school champs. The Pirates lost only one game during the intra- mural campaign and that was to Kenneth Woolard’s Tar Heels, who finished in second place. The other two teams in the league boasted of strong personnels, but disinterest on the part of their play- ers prevented them from having more formidable aggregations. Fre- quently, the teams took to the field with several vacancies in line and backfield. MERIT SHOES ARE MONEY SAVERS For Fit Combined With Style and Comfort SEE YOUR MERIT SHOE STORE PAGE THREE Chowan Opposes Favored-to-Win Local Quintet Game Starts At 8:00; Three Regulars Back East Carolina will engage Ck curtain-raising ba Si Teachers College College in a sketh: urday night at 8 o’¢ Last season the I powered the strong Cho 18 in an exciting gam jexpected to do as well when ti {clash here S The P Il game here | { | The Pirates t |28 1es_pl shat rtion of the losses vored-to-win independent Returning from last ye are Donald Brock, cent forward, and Flo iguard. Tom Parr \guard last year, wi after Christmas. Tom saw action on last year’s looking good at guard }much basketball this ve In a short scrimn before the Thanksgiving temporary first team sco: against the early stringers. The first team was (Please turn to page four) | | | | \ ton | 5 All Work Guaranteed At } Norfolk Shoe Shop { St D Watch for Nisbet-Proctor‘s Great Removal SALE | Beginning Thursday, | December 7 | DIXIE LUNCH Best Place to Eat } Full Fashion SILK HOSE 48c A Pair WHITE’S STORES T BELONGS IN Yeu enjoy ice-cold Coca-Cola every place else; why not at home, too. The whole YOUR ICEBOX family will welcome its pure refreshment. Get a few bottles or a case (24 bottles) from AT HOME your favorite dealer. COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Greenville, N.C. Dial 2446 Delicious ang Refreshing PAGE FOUR Among The Alumni Sree eves Dr. and Mrs. Leon R. Meadows entertained the Greenville Alumni ehapter of the East Carolina Teach- ‘ at their home, Friday t, December 1, This was the first ter meeting since it was or- ganized a month ago. Presidi newly elected president, Mrs. Harry Forbes, who asked for the codpera- umni at the Homecom- 1 March 9, at which time » Hoey is to be the guest t the dedication of the new 1 building at the college. reduled to be one of the nding days in the history of the colle; M ers Colles: also reported that the servi of a state alumni secretary had been her work to start in February. This is a most import- ant step in the progress of the Alumni Association and one that will create much interest throughout} the state. at the meeting was the Mrs. Clen Garner, Mrs. C. H. Ed- wards, and Mrs. Tyson Bilbro were appointed to function as the finance committee, and Mrs. Louis Gaylord, | Mrs. Gus Forbes, and Mrs. Harry | Forbes as a program committee. ; At the conclusion of the meeting jcame the highlight of the program when Dr. A. D. Frank discussed in ;a most interesting manner the cur- rent problems and situations among | the warring nations today. Dealing first with the situation now existing j between Russia and Finland, then {with the three months old war of |Germany against France and En- ‘gland, he closed with the statement that he fears that Japan today threatens the peace of the United States more than do any of the European countries. After having |had a profitable and peaceful trade \with China for over 150 years, the United States is now threatened more than we realize by the coming of Japan into China. “The Milky Way” Is Big Success (Continued from page one) conclusion that he is a natural-born fight manager. Lucille Bedford, known as Anne} in the show, shared glamour honors] with Kenneth Woolard. Whenever his sweet talk failed to bring modest John David Bridgers to fighting terms, Bridgers, a comical and be- spectacled actor, was unable to re- sist Lucille’s alluring technique. Not only did it turn him from his aspira- tions of a successful milk man to a conceited and ducking pugilist, but} found his fickle admirer on marry-| ing terms in the final scene. ‘Another freshman, Jean Phillips, made her debut as one of the school’s! future top-ranking stage performers. had one of the most lovable} play. She was involved r with Speed, but their) ere broken when Bur- an, her hypothetical through a series of fixed; ilt up as a contender 1 for the featherweight bearing the ear- college man who pugilism, became s er. He and Sulli- van made a notable comedy team, > when Sullivan, through art of ducking, won the nedy fluke. Med Exams Given To Five Students 5.C.T.C. took ical examina- y, November the examination t’s aptitude in career. are supplied by the ical Association and ion was under the su- Dr. Adams. who took the tests Wilkerson, John ames Smith, and Joe Smith. 1e st : Herbert George Lautare Pirates Will Open Cage Season Here Saturday (Continued from page three) posed of Kelly Martin and Floyd Hinton, guards; Brock, center; Lautares and Shelton, forwards. The first string showed a great deal of fight and aggressiveness against their weaker opponents. Outstanding aspirants for this year’s team are Donald Brock, Bill Shelton, Tom Cox. R. H. Chadwick, former Elon athlete, is also expected to see action with the Pirates this year. The first after-Christmas contest will be played with High Point Col- lege here January 8. The Panthers | fought hard and furious in the con- cluding minutes to best the Pirates | 51-45 last season. ee a i ol Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! William's | “The Ladies’ Store” - SAT.-§UN. The screen’s first happy triangle!!! ROBT. TAYLOR | GREER GARSON LEW AYRES REMEMBER? See show from beginning 1:00 3:00 5:00 7-9:00 MAKE THIS CHRISTMAS YOUR BEST WITH GIFTS FROM C. HEBER FORBES EFIRD’S DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPP ING AT EFIRD’S The Friendly Store THE STOR E OF GIFTS * Here you will find every member o a suitable Gift for f the family, and all sold the Efird way .. . for LESS. * EFIRD’S DEPARTMENT STORE GREENVILLE, N. C. al 1 ae ee, Pay us a visit before going home . . “ ELK’S CLOTHING STORE | GIVE SOMEONE A PICTURE THIS CHRISTMAS! Make Your Appointment Early GARRIS GROCERY COMPANY Pictured are the newest additions to the college employees. Miss Hazel Elson, on the left, is the new critic teacher in the music departmnt and has complete charge of vocal and instrumental work at the Training School. Miss Miriam Mahl, in the center, has assumed duties in the commerce department as instructor. Miss Mahl comes to the college from Holliday’s Cave, West Virginia, where she taught commerce for the past six years. Mrs. N. ©. Spear, on the right, has joined the dining hall staff as an additional dietitian. Fancy Groceries : Better Meats “If It’s In Town, We Have It” DIAL 3168 204 E. FIFTH IRC Club Chooses Sawyer For Head Electing officers and adopting a constitution featured the first meet- ing of the International Relations Club held.in Austin Auditorium, No- vember 28. Emmett Sawyer was elected presi- dent; Magdalane Powell, vice-presi- 2h 2h=z 3-3 cha cas dent, and Pat Jackson, secretary- treasurer. The International Relations Club is an outgrowth of the recent merger of the History and Social Science clubs. The new club is affiliated with the Carnegie Foundation, which is to furnish literature pertaining to the organization. The reading ma- terial will be placed in the library. 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