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T H E GEORGIA T E C H

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September-October,

1948

National Alumni Officers Elected THE

GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS P u b l i s h e d e v e r y o t h e r m o n t h d u r i n g t h e college y e a r b y t h e N a t i o n a l A l u m n i Association of t h e G e o r g i a School of T e c h n o l o g y R. J. THIESEN, Editor H. M . CHAMBLESS, Staff Assoc.

ROANE BEARD, Asst. Editor & Business Mgr.

OFFICE OF PUBLICATION 208 Knowles Building GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, GA. E N T E R E D AS SECOND CLASS M A T T E R MARCH 22, 1923 a t t h e P o s t Office a t A t l a n t a , Ga., u n d e r t h e Act of M a r c h 8, 1879

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NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES J. J. W E S T B R O O K , '29 President OSCAR G. D A V I S , '22 Vice-President H U G H H I L L , '23 Vice-President CHAS. R. Y A T E S , '35. : , Treasurer R. J. T H I E S E N , '10 Exec. Secretary W. R. B E A R D , '40 Mgr. A l u m n i Activities F r a n k W. A l l c o r n III, '41 R o d d e y G a r r i s o n , '23 I v a n Allen, J r . , '33 P r i c e Gilbert, Jr., '21 Chas. M. B r o w n , '25 H e n r y W. G r a d y , '18 R o b t . H. T h a r p e , '34

GEORGIA TECH ALUMNI FOUNDATION, Inc. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES C. L. E M E R S O N , '08 President GEO. W. McCARTY, '08 Vice-President F. E. C A L L A W A Y , J r . , '26 Vice-President W. A. P A R K E R , '19 Secretary-Treasurer H O W A R D ECTOR, '40 Exec. S e c r e t a r y C l e m A. E v a n s , '22 F . A. Hooper, Jr., '16 T h o s . F u l l e r , '06 W m . T. Rich, '10 J u l i a n T. H i g h t o w e r , '19 R. B . Wilby, '08 Geo. T. M a r c h m o n t , '07 F . H. Neely, '04 F . M. S p r a t l i n , '06 C. P . R a t h e r , '23 J . F . T o w e r s , '01 Geo. W. M c C a r t y , '08 J. E. D a v e n p o r t , '08 J n o . A. S i m m o n s , '15 Y. F . F r e e m a n , '10 A. D. K e n n e d y , 'C3 Geo. S. J o n e s , Jr., '12 G. W. Woodruff, '17

GEORGIA TECH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION J. C. H A R R I S

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ALUMNI MEMBERS L. W. R O B E R T , JR. ROBT. B. WILBY

A L U M N I S T A T E A D V I S O R Y COUNCIL By Districts E. Geo. B u t l e r , Savarthah 7. R. A. M o r g a n , R o m e R. A. P u c k e t t , Tifton 8. I. M. A i k e n , B r u n s w i c k W. C. P e a s e , C o l u m b u s 9. W. H. Slack, Gainesville J a s . T. K i n n e t t , M a c o n 10. W m . D. E v e , A u g u s t a

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Reunion and Home Coming Plans National Alumni Officers Elected Seniors Honored at Alumni Reception Georgia Tech Re-organization History of President's Home Site More About Ramblin' Reck Alumni and Service Mentions, Sports

Formal balloting for officers of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association was concluded on J u n e 30, for the 1948-'49 term of office beginning September 1, 1948; following the unanimous nominations, as reported in the May-June issue of the ALUMNUS, and in keeping with the fine precedent of returning the national officers for a second, although concluding term of their respective offices. In accordance with the foregoing, it's a very pleasant duty to announce the results, as follows: President: Joe Westbrook, '29 Vice-President: Oscar G. Davis, '22 Vice-President at Large: Hugh Hill, '23, Savannah Treasurer: Charles R. Yates, '35 Summaries of the various activities of the officers were published in the May-June issue of this publication. Messrs. R. Roddey Garrison, M.E. 1923, District Sales Manager, Jones Laughlin Steel Corp., Atlanta, and Robert H. (Bob) Tharpe, Comm. 1934, Tharpe and Company, Insurance and Loans, Atlanta, Ga., were appointed to the Board of Trustees of the National Alumni Association, at the August 30, 1948, meeting of the Trustees. The new appointees succeeded Monie A. Ferst, '11, and Judge F. A. Hooper, Jr., '16, whose terms on the Alumni Association board had expired. Class Secretaries 1891 — J . B . M c C r a r y , 30 C h e r o k e e Rci., N. W., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1892 — A. R. Colcord, 6 B a r k s d a l e Dr., N . E., A t l a n t a , G a . 1896 — C l a u d e E. B u c h a n a n , 309 B o n a Allen Bldg., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1901 — S t r o t h e r F l e m i n g , 3152 A n d r e w s Dr., N . W., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1902 — T o b e n a m e d . 1903 — E. C. P a t t e r s o n , C h m n . B o a r d , C h a t t a n o o g a Boiler & T a n k Co., C h a t t a n o o g a , T e n n . 1904 — F . B . D a v e n p o r t , 647 L i n w o o d Ave., N . E. A t l a n t a , Ga. 1905 — R o b e r t G r e g g , TCI & RR, 2000 F i r s t Ave., B i r m i n g h a m , Ala. 1906 — G e o r g e W i n s h i p , F u l t o n S u p p l y Co., P . O. B o x 4028, A t l a n t a , Ga. 1907 — G . M. Stout, 316 A r g o n n e Dr., N. W., A t l a n t a . Ga. 1908 — D a n I. M a c l n t y r e , Jr., 158 P e a c h t r e e Cir., N. E., A t l a n t a , G a . 1909 — C h a s . E. B o s t w i c k , S a v a n n a h T r a n s i t Co., S a v a n n a h , G a . 1910 — M i l t o n H o w a r d , R o b e r t & Co., A t l a n t a , G a . 1911 — M. S. Hill, N a t i o n a l T h e a t r e Bldg., G r e e n s b o r o , N. C. 1912 — O t i s B a r g e , 136 Ellis St., N . E., A t l a n t a , G a . 1913 — R o b e r t L. H u g h e s , 7256 W e s t m o r e l a n d , U n i v e r s i t y City, Mo. 1914 — A. F . M o n t a g u e , S o u t h e r n Bell T e l e p h o n e Co.. C h a r l o t t e , N . C. 1915 — E d g a r M o n t a g u e , S o u t h e r n Bell T e l e h p o n e Co., A t l a n t a , G a . 1916 — C h a s . S. G a r d n e r , 1030 C. & S. B a n k Bldg., A t l a n t a , G a . 1917 — J o h n M. S l a t o n , 43 W o o d c r e s t Ave., N. W., A t l a n t a , Ga. 191S — J a m e s S. B u d d , 85 I n m a n Circle, N. E., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1919 — M o r g a n McNeel, McNeel M a r b l e Co., M a r i e t t a , G a . 1920 — L. F . K e n t , Moncrief F u r n a c e Co., B o x 1673, A t l a n t a , Ga. 1921 — J a m e s F . J o h n s t o n , F u l t o n B a g Co., P . O. B o x 1726, A t l a n t a . Ga. 1922 — A. R. F l o w e r s , 710 F i r s t N a t i o n a l B a n k , B i r m i n g h a m , Ala. 1923 — C. M. K e n n e d y , % H a a s & Dodd, H a a s - H o w e l l Bldg., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1924 — J a m e s F . Daniel, Jr., P . O. B o x 1582, G r e e n v i l l e , S. C. 1925 — H e r b e r t H u t t o n , P o s t E n g i n e e r Office, F t . B e n n i n g , Ga. 1926 — G. H. T r a y l o r , 120 Wilson Ave., M a r v v i l l e , T e n n . 1927 — G i l b e r t Boggs, 733 W i l l i a m s St., N . W., A t l a n t a , G a . 1928 — W. J. " J a c k " H o l m a n , Jr., 944 K e n s i n g t o n Ave., Plainfield, N. J . 1929 — B e n L a r g e n , 1200 R u g b y Ave., College P a r k , G a . 1930 — C . L. Williamson, 1640 N o r t h s i d e Dr., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1931 — W . H u d s o n E d w a r d s , 405 E. 45th St., S a v a n n a h , Ga. 1932 — R a n d y Whitfield, 2540 D e l l w o o d Dr., N. W., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1933 — I v a n Allen, Jr., 29 P r v o r St., N. E., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1934 — D u d l e y K i n g , H o l l a n d & A r m s t r o n g , 2 R e c t o r St., N e w Y o r k . N. Y. 1935 — J e r e P e r k e r s o n , 333 C o m s t o c k , W i n t e r P a r k , Fla. 1936 — J a m e s K. R a n k i n , % Mingledorf's, 735 B r o a d St., A u g u s t a , G a . 1937 — To b e n a m e d . 1938 — J a c k U. N i x o n , 231 H e a l e y Bldg., A t l a n t a , G a . 1939 — T h o m a s J . H u g h e s , 13 A u b u d o n PL, Mobile, Ala. 1940 — C . P h i l i p R i c h a r d s , 960 D r e w r y St., A t l a n t a , G a . 1941 — J a c k D. Motlow, Jr., B o x 35, L y n c h b u r g , T e n n . 1942 — C . L. P e a c o c k , 755 C a s c a d e PI., S. W., A t l a n t a , Ga. 1943-'44 — A l e x L. Lofton, McClellanville, S. C. 1945 — M . H. F u r c h g o t t , 977 P o n c e d e L e o n Ave., N. E., A t l a n t a , G a . 1946 — A l b e r t J. H a c k l , 417M> E. C a p i t a l St., J a c k s o n , Miss. 1947 — G o r d o n M. C o l e m a n , 56 B e e c h k n o l l Rd., F o r e s t Hills, Q u e e n s . N. Y. 1948 — Robt. C. B a k e r , R e p u b l i c F l o w M e t e r s . A t l a n t a , Ga.

New class secretaries elected in the J u n e balloting comprise: E. C. "Pat" Patterson, 1903, B.S. in M.E. and M.E., Chairman of the Board, Chattanooga Boiler and Tank Co., Chattanooga, Tenn. Milton W. Howard, 1910, B.S. in T.E., Asst. Mgr., Textile D e p t , Robert and Company, Atlanta, Ga. C. L. Williamson, '30, 1640 Northside Drive, Atlanta. Robert C. Baker, 1948, B.S. in M.E., Republic Flow Meters, Nassau St., Atlanta, Ga.

September-October,

1948

T H E GEORGIA T E C H

ALUMNUS

Seniors and Business Executives Honored at Commencement

Shown in the receiving line that welcomed more than 1 2 0 0 guests at the Alumni Association Commencement Reception on June 9, facing the assemblage from the left rear, are: Pres. and Mrs. Van Leer of Georgia Tech, Pres. R. W . Lea and Vice-Pres. L. C. Hart, Commencement speaker, both of Johns-Manville Corp., N . Y . Then, Pres. and Mrs. Joe Westbrook, Georgia Tech N a t ' l . Alumni Assn., and Acting President of the graduating class, Gordon Lewis and Mrs. Gordon Lewis.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION RECEPTION

REUNION AND HOMECOMING PLANS

More than 1200 guests attended the reception and lunch Plans are being completed for the fall Home Coming and given by the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association Reunions on Friday, November 5, and Saturday, November on J u n e 9, at Brittain Dining Hall in honor of the 1948 6. Arrangements, so far, include t h e following: graduates and Messrs. R. W. Lea and L. C. Hart, president Friday, November 5 — Visits to the campus; and individual and vice-president respectively of the Johns-Manville Correunion, class dinners, during the evening, for the groups poration of New York. Mr. Hart made the commencement whose respective class secretaries have made the necesaddress. sary arrangements. 5:00 P . M. Annual Business Meeting of the Alumni AssoThose in the receiving line at the large and elaborate ciation and Alumni registrations in the Ga. Tech Y.M.C.A. reception were: President and Mrs. Blake R. Van Leer of Saturday, November 6 — Visits to the campus. Alumni Georgia Tech, Messrs. R. W. Lea and L. C. Hart, President registrations in the lobby of the Georgia Tech Y.M.C.A. and Mrs. J. J. Westbrook of the Alumni Association, and 12:00 Noon — Barbecue luncheon for all alumni, faculty the Acting President of the Senior Class, Gordon Lewis, and administrative members; their respective families and his wife. and dates. Barbecue to be held outside, if the weather Nine Hundred Sixty-five Graduates is fair, on the handball and tennis courts in front of the Of the 965 seniors who received their diplomas at the auditorium-gymnasium, north of Grant Field on Third commencement exercises, 85 per cent were veterans of Street. Tickets to t h e barbecue will be available at the World War II. It was the largest graduating class in t h e foregoing location, or upon registration at the Tech history of the institution. Y.M.C.A. Mr. Hart made the commencement address as stated; 2:30 P.M. — Home Coming Football game. University of his excellent speech was on the subject of "Selling America Tennessee-Georgia Tech. Open house; fraternities and to Americans." other campus organizations, after the game. Evening and Night — Parties and dances, concluding with R. B. Wilby, '08, Cited With High Award the Students' Home Coming Dance, to which all the An outstanding feature of the exercises was the presenalumni and their dates are invited. Tickets available at tation of the 1948 Georgia Tech Distinguished Service the door; Georgia Tech auditorium-gymnasium, north Award to Mr. Robert B. Wilby, nationally prominent alumend of Grant Field on Third Street. nus of the class of 1908. President Van Leer read the As previously announced, members of t h e classes of citation which, among other well-merited tributes to Mr. 1893, '98, '03, '08, '13, '18, '23, '28, '33, '38 and '43 are schedWilby, referred to him as a brilliant executive, successful uled to hold reunions during Home Coming, and to meet businessman, distinguished alumnus, and an exceptional in general at the Home Coming Barbecue. national civic leader.

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1948

WGST Affiliates With the Mutual Broadcasting System Georgia Tech's radio station, WGST, joined the world's largest network on September 26, 1948, the Mutual Broadcasting System. In a statement concerning plans for WGST, Mr. John Fulton, Manager, said, "We are delighted to join the world's largest network where WGST will expose the Atlanta audience to Mutual's fine line-up of programs. Our first big offering after joining MBS will be an exclusive broadcast of the World Series. "With the fine local fare that WGST will offer to Georgians, we feel that Atlantans will find more t h a n ever that Georgia Tech's radio station, affiliated with Mutual, will be high on their listening agenda. "Revenues from WGST," he pointed out, "are a n important part of the endowment of Georgia Tech, and we are happy to be associated with a Tech Alumnus, Edgar Kobak, president of MBS, in our new affiliation." Mr. Kobak, '18, attended the opening of Mutual's new outlet, WGST, September 26. On September 24 he was feted at a dinner party attended by officials connected with WGST, advertisers, and others.

EDGAR KOBAK, GEORGIA T E C H , ' 1 8 , PRESIDENT A N D DIRECTOR OF T H E M U T U A L BROADCASTING SYSTEM M r . Kobok came to Atlanta for the affiliation of Georgia Tech's W G S T radio station with the M u t u a l Network on Sept. 2 6 . He is also President of the Radio Pioneers and former Executive Vice-President and General Manager of the Blue Network. He was entertained by Georgia Tech Alumni officials, WGST executives and others during his visit to Atlanta. See article on right.

REPRESENTATIVE AT COLLEGE INAUGURATION Alumnus W. Morris Fuller, B.S. in M.E., 1921, represented Georgia Tech at the inauguration of Dr. T. Keith Glennan as President of Case Institute of Technology on May 21, 1948, at Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Glennan became the fourth president of Case, over a period of years beginning in 1886. Georgia Tech's representative, W. Morris Fuller, B.S. in M.E., 1921, is Zone Manager of the Otis Elevator Company at Cleveland, Ohio. DISTINGUISHED CHINESE VISIT ALUMNI OFFICE On July 21, a distinguished group of Chinese Y.M.C.A. secretaries visited the alumni office, in connection with their tour to a number of colleges and universities in the United States. Known as the "Peripatetic Group of Chinese Y.M.C.A. Representatives," the personnel was comprised of the general secretaries, respectively, from Chunking, Kunming, Tsinan, Ningpo; the comptroller and the business manager of the National Committee of Y.M.C.A.'e in China.

WGST STUDIOS TO COST MORE THAN HALF MDLLION Plans for the construction of the new studios for Radio Station WGST were announced in July, 1948. The new studios will be located adjacent to O'Keefe High School at Eighth and Fowler Streets. The new building will have an auditorium with a seating capacity of 350 persons and six studios for AM, FM and television programs. A new FM station for WGST is also being built near Jasper, Ga. Bids were received until August 10, and the lowest received was that of J. A. Jones Construction Co. of $694,400. Present to receive the bids were Mr. Frank W. Spratlin, member of the Board of Regents and chairman of the WGST Committee; Mr. John Fulton, general manager of WGST; Mr. Russell A. Smith, campus engineer of Georgia Tech; Mr. Charles Strong, construction engineer for the Board of Regents, and members of the firm, Bush-Brown, Gailey and Heffernan. Since the original estimate was around Vz million, the committee has held up the letting of bids temporarily due to the high bids submitted. The studios were originally slated to be completed and ready for operation by the first of July, 1949 at the latest. COMMENCEMENT (Continued from page 5) Georgia Tech's 60 Years of Operation Although the college was formally incorporated in 1885, its class work did not begin until 1888. Two buildings, 7 faculty members, 5 acres of land and 139 students, of whom 138 were from Georgia, represented the nucleus from which the college actually originated. Beginning with the 1947-'48 school year, in September, 1947, there were 5,400 students enrolled from Georgia and 36 other states and foreign countries, on a campus of 140 acres. The present plant is conservatively valued at eighteen million dollars. Dr. Blake Van Leer Fifth President of Tech Dr. Blake R. Van Leer was inaugurated as the fifth President of Georgia Tech in 1944, and he has added enormously to the physical plant and reorganization of the institution, in keeping with the outstanding precedent as set by his eminent predecessors: Dr. I. S. Hopkins, 1888-1896; Dr. Lyman Hall, 1896-1905; Dr. K. G. Matheson, 1005-1922; and Dr. M. L. Brittain, 1922-1944.

September-October,

1948

T H E GEORGIA T E C H

ALUMNUS

History of the Site for the Home of the President of Georgia Tech By Mrs. Blake R. Van Leer (May 22, 1948) Little did we dream when first we chose this location for our future home, on the highest spot of the Georgia Tech campus, that we would be rounding out a century of history on the site. The generous gift of a home which has made this dream come true reflects the character and romance of these early days. Solomon Landis, the grandfather of Miss Fay Sanner who sold and practically gave the land to Georgia Tech, came early to Atlanta from Pennsylvania with many other professional men, artisans, and Irish laborers, to build the railroad and the city which became Atlanta. He is mentioned in the first city directory of Atlanta, published in 1859, as having a house at Marietta Street opposite Mills. His building office was later at 31 and 31% Broad Street. Among his employees was a Belgian ex-army officer, Major Max van den Corput, architect and engineer. A short street between Plum and Marietta was named for him. Still later, a young lawyer, Frisbie A. Sanner, his son-in-law, joined the force. Many old homes, as well as bridges, were built by this concern. S. Landis, as he signed himself, was an abolitionist. The Irish laborers thought him an Englishman because of his broadcloth and fine linens. The English were not popular at the beginning of the War between the States. He was a modest man, intensely religious, a Methodist, a man of renowned integrity and austere honesty. Because h e realized his unpopularity in Atlanta as the War continued, he moved his residence to this, the thencalled "country." He had bought the land from James McDonald, a neighbor. The deed, in D.B.M., page 12, dated 1861, says it was formerly Henry County, now Fulton County. The land was bounded "on the south by Richard Peters' land and on the north by a new street called Emmett Street. Said street to be 60 feet wide." This 60-foot strip S. Landis had bought for a long distance because he wanted a street in front of his home. He did not name it for himself as he was an unassuming man, but for Emmett, the Irish patriot. As you know, Atlanta was chartered 1847. Fulton County was formed in 1853 from parts of DeKalb, Henry, and Campbell Counties and named for Hamilton Fulton, state chief engineer who had surveyed a railroad for Govenor Lumpkin in 1826 from the Tennessee River to the Atlantic seaboard. This land, here, was added to the city of Atlanta in 1912, and Emmett Street became prosaic Tenth Street. There is now an Emmett Street, in the same survey as Corput Street, but west of Marietta Street; so named by S. Landis in preference to his own name. The first house on this site was built in the late 1850's. There are still traces and parts of the old retaining walls, built by slave labor. As the Federal forces neared Atlanta, one night "Honest Jack" Jones, State Treasurer, came with several men on horseback to this home of S. Landis, whose good wife told of her fright, watching the men get picks and shovels from the barn, and with lanterns go off with her husband; and how relieved she was on his safe return. He never would divulge his secret. However, for years and even within the memory of his grandchildren, men have dug for hidden treasure, especially among the roots of a fine tulip tree which grew by Tanyard Creek on what is now the Rose Bowl Stadium. Even as far as the present, O'Keefe School people could be seen searching for the phantom gold. The Landis family moved to Philadelphia as the Federals were about to take over. General Sherman provided trans-

GROUND BREAKING EXERCISES AT THE NEW HOME SITE FOR GEORGIA TECH'S PRESIDENTS, MAY 22, 1948 On the speaker's platform, from the left, are: Fuller E. Callaway, Vice-President Alumni Fdt'n.; Magruder Myers, Contractor; Dean C. L. Emerson; Pres. Blake R. Van Leer of Tech, addressing the gathering; Wm. J. Creighton, Architect; Mrs. Van Leer, who presented the History of the Site, and Rev. J. Milton Richardson, who gave the Invocation and the Benediction.

fer of their goods. Mrs. Landis always spoke of his Irish brogue. He had been raised by an Irish family. This first house became the target of the Northern forces who were later surprised that only a few Confederate sharpshooters were there to hold them off, or to divert them. Fierce fighting took place on our Tech campus-to-be, especially on the present Grant Field â€” named, of course, for a descendant of an early Atlanta family, Hugh Inman Grant, son of John W. Grant. When the house was captured, it was torn down and the timber used to build a hospital just north of this site. To this day, there are evidences of breastworks and rifle pits three blocks north of here within the vicinity of Koontz Springs in the area bounded by Plum, Holly, and Hunerkopf Streets. Dr. Abraham Landis, a first cousin of Solomon Landis, was at Marietta Hospital as a surgeon when he received word of the birth of a son and named him for Kennesaw Mountain. After the war and on the insistent urging and pleadings of his wife who loved the South and who had planned the lovely old garden (traces of which you can see), the Landis family returned here about 1867. These red rose bushes are over 80 years old and were sent by Mrs. Luckie to her friend, Mrs. Landis, on her return home. Mrs. Luckie's Negroes brought them and planted them here. (She had lost seven sons in Virginia.) Lumber was hauled to the place from Decatur Street, by oxen. It sounds like "Gone With the Wind." That temporary structure stood until recently, to the left. Soon after, a larger, finer home, the third house, was built on this site. Here, Richard Peters and S. Landis rode horseback about the countryside, discussing plans. Here, also, S. Landis helped Hoke Smith, father of our late, beloved Marion Smith, win his first law case, and was president of the Board of Education when S. Landis' granddaughter, Miss Fay Sanner, a graduate of Sophie Newcomb College, a teacher of Latin and French in Louisiana, came home to (Continued on page 9)

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1948

Alumni Club Meetings

B I R M I N G H A M CLUB M E E T I N G Pictured at the speakers' table at the Birmingham meeting on M a y 1 4 , 1 9 4 8 , left to right are: Bob Gregg, past member of the Alum*>i Foundation Board; Joe Westbrook, President of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association; "Stumpy" Thomason, former great halfback on the 1 9 2 8 Rose Bowl T e a m ; " B u c k " Flowers, President of the Birmingham Club and former great back; Ed Crowley, end on the great ' 2 7 team; Assistant Athletic Director Roy Mundorf, and Howard Ector, Executive Secretary of the Georgia Tech Alumni Foundation.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA The Birmingham Georgia Tech Club held its annual spring meeting at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel on Fridaynight, May 14. Seventy-three Alumni were present at this very fine meeting. A. R. "Buck" Flowers, president of the Club, presided over the festivities. After a few refreshments and an excellent dinner, "Buck" called on his Atlanta guests for a few words. The first speaker was Joe Westbrook, '29, President of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association. Joe told of the excellent work which has been accomplished at Tech during the past few years. His appeal was made to all Alumni to participate in the future of Georgia Tech. Howard Ector, '40, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Foundation, told of the work of his Foundation. Bobby Dodd, head football coach, made a quick humorous talk about his football prospects for the coming year. Bobby states that he meets such a fine Alumni group with mixed emotion. He likes to see the Alumni so well organized, but being so well organized, if he has a bad season, his position as head coach will be much more untenable. Roane Beard, '40, Manager of Alumni Activities, brought the Club up to date on the aims and efforts of the Alumni Association. Coach Roy Mundorf, Assistant Athletic Director, rounded out the program by explaining the setup in the Athletic Department. He explained the varsity setup, the intramural program, and the physical training program. Coach Mundorf cited the excellent record made by the Tech varsity teams during the past school year. The Orange Bowl game was shown to conclude the meeting. Notable at the meeting were Stumpy Thomason, former halfback on the Rose Bowl team of 1928, Ed Crowley, end on the great '27 team, Bob Gregg, past member of the Alumni Foundation Board, and many other fine Tech men living in Birmingham. Col. Blake Van Leer, President of Tech, who was speaking at an ASME meeting in Birmingham, stopped by for a few minutes prior to the dinner.

KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE The Georgia Tech Club of Kingsport is now a reality. The first meeting started with a bang July 9 with a barbecued chicken supper at Fred Johnson's cabin on the river. The food was excellent and a crowd of 26 all said that they had a wonderful time. The following officers were elected: President, Bill Jordan, '38, 309 W. Ravine Program Chairman, Art Coffin, Jr., '32, 1600 Fairidge Dr. Sec.-Treas., Bob Beard, '43, 2900 Johnson City Hwy. The Club voted to have four social meetings per year and are planning the next one for early in the fall. A roster of all the local Tech men was prepared and distributed to all showing the name, class, phone number, home and business address. This meeting followed a meeting held on J u n e 1 at which football films were shown. Howard Ector and Roane Beard from the Atlanta Alumni Office were present to outline the accomplishments and aims of Georgia Tech. MACON, GEORGIA The Macon Tech Alumni Club had a meeting J u n e 22. The meeting was a barbecue held at Lake Side Park. Football in general was the main topic of discussion. The officers elected for the following year are: President: Julian H. Turner, '23 Vice-Pres.: Ed Jones, '38 Sec-Treas.: Jack E. Virgin, '32 James T. Kinnett was elected to the Alumni State Advisory Council. The Macon Tech Alumni Club has arranged the following program for the current year: Sept. 14, 1948 — Coach W. A. Alexander to talk about the prospects for our football team for the year and possibly show football picture. Nov. 16, 1948 — President Blake Van Leer to talk about present and future developments at the Institute. Feb. 7, 1949 — Coach Bobby Dodd to conduct a post-season discussion on the football games and possibly show a picture of the best game. May 7, 1949 — Dean of Faculties, L. W. Chapin. Subject discretionary; good possibilities here. All meetings to be supper meetings on Tuesdays about 6:30 to 10:00 P. M. Alumni Association representatives have been invited to the foregoing meetings. All Macon and vicinity Alumni are cordially invited to join the Club and urged to attend each of the meetings. NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE Dear Jack: On Wednesday, May 19, 1948, the Georgia Tech Alumni Club of Nashville had a delightful picnic for members and their wives or dates at the Old Hickory Golf and Country Club. Mr. Wm. Nightingale, Jr., was Chairman of our Picnic Committee and was ably assisted by L. J. (Buster) Harris, who was Co-Chairman, and Norris Maffett, Albert Hill, Jr., and Rudy Cisco, who were members of the Committee. There was a variety of entertainment offered, including tennis, golf, bridge, bingo, and dancing. A delicious buffet was served on the lawn amid beautiful surroundings and attractive ladies. There were seventy-two present, and everyone had such a wonderful time that we immediately began talking about another outing later this summer. Perhaps we can get you and some of the others to come up and enjoy the next festive occasion. Very truly yours, W. H. LIGON

September-October,

1948

THE GEORGIA TECH A L U M N U S

Alumni Club Meetings

GEORGIA TECH ALUMNI, SEATTLE, WASH. Shown at their May 18 meeting are (left to right, standing) William D. Clarke, Richard G. Bullock, Waine Archer, Pat Johnson, Thomas M. Gibbs, Samuel D. See, John G. Nordin, Roger Greiffenberg; (seated) Joe Wasser, Henry O. Ward, Jr., Eugene T. Blanton, Kennan E. Hollingsworth, and Edgar M. Horwood.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA Tech Alumni in the Bay Area had their first meeting in quite some time on J u n e 18, 1948 at the Army-Navy Club in San Francisco. There were thirteen present and since all were not too well acquainted, no effort was made to establish an organization or elect officers. Everything went off well. For many of those present it was the first time they had seen or talked with any other Georgia Tech men since being in San Francisco. All expressed the desire to have another meeting in the near future. Those present included: Hugh T. Barron, Harris M. Carter, Jr., Paul S. Everley, Warren S. Figg, Bruce Masterton, A. L. Navarro, Ed Oman, Eugene L. Pirog, R. W. Wethington, and Stamps Bethel. Mr. Bethel was responsible for getting up the meeting. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON On May 18, 1948 a group of 13 Georgia Tech men met at a luncheon at the Washington Athletic Club to form the Seattle Tech Alumni Club. After getting acquainted and having a delightful lunch, the Club proceeded to elect officers as follows: Pres.: Mr. C. P a t Johnson, '24, Puget Sound Power Co. V. Pres.: Mr. Thomas Gibbs, '99, 2024 E. Lynn St. Sec.-Treas.: Mr. Kennan E. Hollingsworth, '27, 5562 Stuart Bldg.

History President's Home Site (Cont'd) teach. He recalled to her his friendship for S. Landis. This third house burned March 10, 1895. S. Landis had died nine days before on a trip to Philadelphia. The fourth house, a more modest home, was recently removed to make way for the fifth house, for the fifth president of Georgia Tech. With an awe-inspiring backdrop of the City of Atlanta, overlooking the campus of this great engineering college, with the foundation laid down for us of integrity of character, tradition, and history, we trust we shall be able to give you, our loyal Tech alumni and friends, a standard of serene, gracious living and hospitality that will be characteristic of a greater Georgia Tech. "Will you please come to see us."

C. L. EMERSON GIVEN SCOUTS' BUFFALO AWARD Cherry L. Emerson, '08, Vice-President of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and former Dean of Engineering, was honored with the Award of the Silver Buffalo by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He was one of seven men in the country to receive such award at this time, Friday, May 20, 1948. The Award is made annually on the basis of noteworthy service of a national or international character, either directly to or independent of the Boy Scouts of America. Among those who have received this award in the past are Presidents Taft, Coolidge, Hoover and Roosevelt, General Dwight Eisenhower, Admiral Nimitz, etc. Dean Emerson was cited for "retiring from business to devote his entire time to the service of youth . . . planning and directing a $4,000,000 self-liquidating construction on the campus of Georgia Tech . . . making unprecedented progress in organizing the Scout program among Negro boys . . . and being actively identified with Scouting since 1924, Emerson has been a member of the National Executive Board since 1942, and more recently has been chairm a n of Region 6, consisting of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

DEAN NARMORE MEETS ALUMNI IN CUBA Dr. Phil B. Narmore, Tech's Executive Dean, visited Cuba during the month of July where he was feted and treated by the many Tech students and Alumni who are natives of that fair land. His trip was the result of an award made to him by the Tech Latin-American Club. Dean Narmore found that Tech men are in very responsible positions there, that there is no need for knowing Spanish in Havana, and that the jail was cleaner than he would have supposed. The latter find was as a result of a brushing acquaintance with a famous pickpocket. The police wanted him to file a complaint. Dean Narmore stated that one of the most modern textile plants there is staffed almost entirely by Tech graduates. He also says that labor unions are upsetting the economy and inflation has set in. Stevedores in Cuba make up to fifteen hundred dollars a month.

THE GEORGIA T E C H

ALUMNUS

September-October,

1948

HOUSING SANITATION EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE

THE STORY OF GEORGIA TECH

By George W. Reid, SM Associate Professor, Sanitary Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology

THE STORY OF GEORGIA TECH by Dr. M. L. Brittain, President-Emeritus, is scheduled to be published on November 11, 1948. The book principally portrays the distinguished author's very interesting personal experiences and recollections, as a story rather than a history of the college, and it is quite a remarkable volume. Southerners will be proud of the story it tells. Football fans will be surprised at the stern scholastic background of the famous Yellow Jackets. Everyone who is interested in American life will find the narrative exciting as a story of what can happen when the time, the place, and the men come together. The time, the 1880's, would not at first seem propitious, for Georgia still lay in the shadow of Reconstruction; the place, Atlanta, however, was exactly right; and the men were three Georgians of vision who had fought for the South and the battlefield and now proposed to fight for it in the field of technological leadership. The combination of these elements made Georgia Tech. Dr. Brittain, its renowned president for many years, here tells its story in a first-hand, direct, personal, and wise account. It is all here — important gifts, new buildings, new departments, the gift of radio station WGST, the establishment of the School of Aeronautics, the long rivalry with the State University at Athens, and football from the days when the students built their own field and were coached briefly by former General Leonard Wood, through the regimes of Heisman, Alexander, and Bobby Dodd, including the never-to-be-forgotten Rose Bowl game and Roy Reigel's own account to President Brittain of his r u n the wrong way! Dr. Brittain tells the dark story of the state's "greatest scholastic calamity," its temporary loss of educational prestige through political interference; and of the legislation that followed which put the control of the University System under a strictly non-political Board of Regents. "The Story of Georgia Tech" is full of strong personalities — distinguished professors, famous alumni, interested men in public life — all written out of a full and rich experience, with humor and understanding. There are twenty-one pages of interesting and sometimes rare pictures, in addition to several significant maps and charts, and, as endpapers, an architect's drawing of the Georgia Tech campus.

The usefulness of the Sanitary Engineer to the Architect and the City Planner in Housing, as a consultant, has been apparent to us for some while now. In 1938, the U. S. Public Health Service assigned a full time engineer to the U. S. Housing Authority. His activities were limited to the study of design and construction standards affecting health and, of course, the stimulation of research. Since then, many sanitary engineers at various levels have cooperated with architects in plannings and developing housing programs — ranging from the State Engineers, who help on a water distribution system, or sewage collection work, and the Federal Engineer, who assisted in developing the proper design of septic tanks, to the County Engineer in charge of a DDT house spraying program, and City Sanitation working on the rat proofing of whole areas for typhus control. Also worth considering is the Industrial Sanitary Engineer who has concerned himself with the control of the atmospheric contaminant. Present conditions have crystallized this in our minds to the extent that I thought it wise to investigate our instructional program to ascertain whether or not we are equipping our embryonic engineers properly in this aspect of our field. M. Allen Pond, of Yale University, and leader in this field, has classified the sanitary engineering problems in three categories: design, construction, and management. In attempting to examine our courses relative to these three categories, I should say that some schools are considering having a single graduate course in this field, but at the Georgia Institute of Technology, we have no course, and the curricula is very crowded as is, even if it appeared desirable. But through my study of all undergraduate and graduate courses, as I will indicate, the subject is fairly adequately covered. In fact, we do offer an equivalence of a 5-6 hour course. In Design: The sanitary engineer can be of assistance in revision and modernization of sanitary and plumbing codes. I find that in our undergraduate course in Sewerage (CE 418) we do cover the design of equipment such as the waste away or disposal while in our Water Supply Course (CE 417) we treat very lightly plumbing standards and special water treatment such as Zeolite softeners. In ME 411, and CE 742, Heating, Ventilating, and Industrial Sanitary Engineering, respectively, and Air Conditioning standards of healthful heating, ventilation, dust and pollen removal, and lighting are studied. In Construction: Obviously, the most important consideration in determining the quality of new housing developments involves the selection of a site. In this respect, CE 430, City Planning and again CE 417 and CE 418, Water Supply and Sewage, teach the student the laws governing zoning with reference to the Water Distribution and Sewerage Systems. In CE 421, Sanitary Design, presents to them a typical layout problem of each. These courses also treat storm water disposal. In rural developments, the engineer is concerned with septic tanks and the well site. This also is covered by CE courses but primarily in PH 411, Domestic Rural Sanitation. This course also deals with the garbage and refuse disposal problem. In Maintenance: Problems develop out of faulty design or changing of environment. In previously mentioned Industrial Sanitary Engineering, the student studies the pol-

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luted atmosphere and its control primarily as a plant problem but also at the source of complaint. The student can, if he desires, elect CE 745, Sanitary Air Analysis, and study the know how of detecting the air contaminants. Typhus and Malaria are serious problems in many parts of the country — in the world for that matter. The subjects of rodent and insect control; that is, rat proofing of houses, and screening and residual DDT spraying, are encountered in two courses of study, namely, previously mentioned Sanitation and P H 601, Sanitary Parasitology. Briefly, as I scanned through our regular course work, it is readily seen that Georgia Tech students do get preparation in the field of Housing Sanitation. At present, I feel that this horizontal pattern is superior to a vertical one, a single course, in as much as the sanitary engineers function, at present, is one of a consultant.

September-October,

1948

THE GEORGIA TECH A L U M N U S

American Alumni Council Honors Ca. Tech Nat'l Alumni Secretary During the National Conference of the American Alumni Council at Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 12-15, a handsome certificate in recognition of outstanding service was awarded to R. J. Thiesen, who is completing twenty-five years as Director of Alumni work for the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association The very attractive and highly appreciated certificate bore the following testimonial: The AMERICAN ALUMNI COUNCIL Confers Upon R. JACK THIESEN This Certificate, in Recognition of Outstanding Service for Twenty-five Years as DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI WORK At the Georgia School of Technology â€” Sealâ€” American Alumni Council

Signed: KENNEY L. FORD President GERTRUDE HOYT PARRY Secretary

SCHOLARSHIP HONORS DR. HEATH, '93 Charles Howard Candler, Chairman of the Coca-Cola Company Scholarship Committee, has presented a check to Col. Blake R. Van Leer, President of Georgia Tech, representing a scholarship donated by the Coca-Cola Company. It will be known as the William P r a t t Heath Scholarship in honor of Dr. Heath, for many years Vice President of the Coca-Cola Company and an alumnus of the Georgia Tech class of 1895. MINIATURE HOTEL FOR I.M. COURSE At the beginning of the fall quarter a miniature size hotel will make its appearance at 668 Plumb Street on the Tech campus under the supervision of students in the hotel option of the IM department. Starting last December the college administration began remodeling the small home for the purpose of turning it over to the hotel management group. This work has been completed and Tech students are currently putting in the finishing touches before the fall opening. BRIAERIANS PUBLISH ALUMNI BULLETIN Publication of the Briaerian Alumni Bulletin was r e sumed this year with the issue of the tenth edition. The society is composed of members of the cooperative classes. Following the advent of World War II, it became necessary for the Co-op Club and the Briaerian Society to go on an inactive basis; however, active status was resumed in the fall of 1946. Professor W. B. Ratteree, 1936, of the Drawing and Mechanics Department, Ga. Tech, is the National Secretary of the Society, and Howard E. Harding, Ga. Tech Senior, is President of the Georgia Tech Chapter.

With every sincere appreciation and in all humility, the citation and correspondence on this page is published with the full knowledge that it is the alumni, as a whole, the Officers and Trustees, past and present, of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association, officials of the college and loyal co-workers, who really should be honored with the Service Recognition of the American Alumni Council. Although very kind personal letters were received from President Kenney Ford of the American Alumni Council, the following two bear directly, as well, upon the recognition: July 26, 1948 Mr. Jack Thiesen Georgia School of Technology Atlanta, Georgia Dear Mr. Thiesen: Upon request of President Kenney Ford and Secretary Gertrude Hoyt Parry, I take pleasure in forwarding to you, under this cover, the certificate presented to you last week during the National Conference of the American Alumni Council, held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Sincerely: (Signed) VIRGINIA BARKER Secretary to: T. Hawley Tapping Director for National Conferences The American Alumni Council Encl. July 20, 1948 Mr. Kenney L. Ford, President The American Alumni Council Kansas State College Manhattan, Kansas Dear Kenney Ford: It was very kind of the American Alumni Council to confer upon me its greatly appreciated and invaluable certificate, in recognition of my services for twentyfive years, as Director of Alumni Work at the Georgia School of Technology; and I cannot begin to express my most profound gratitude to you and to Secretary Gertrude Hoyt P a r r y and to all the other grand members of the American Alumni Council, for the great honor. It's a matter of great pride to be the recipient of such a fine recognition, despite the fact that I merit little, if anything; and I thank all of you, again, in all humility for your kindness and consideration. Most sincerely yours, (Signed) R. J. THIESEN C.C. Gertrude Hoyt Parry, Secretary American Alumni Council T. Hawley Tapping Director National Conferences American Alumni Council GLEE CLUB LAUDED Thirty members of the Georgia Tech Glee Club returned to Atlanta in J u n e with the applause of theatergoers ringing in their ears. Their four performances at the Capitol Theater brought tumultuous ovations from Washington listeners. The group appeared under the direction of Walter Herbert of the Tech faculty. (From the Atlanta Constitution Washington Bureau)

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Extensive Reorganization Plans for Georgia Tech Announced Following authorization by the Board of Regents on August 4, President Blake R. Van Leer announced extensive reorganization plans for Georgia Tech, effective as of September 1, 1948. The changes included the promotion of several distinguished faculty members to newly formed positions, and the designation of degree-granting departments as schools. The modifications were forecast when Georgia Tech changed its official name, July 1, from Georgia School of Technology to Georgia Institute of Technology. At that time, 22 different departments and divisions reported directly to the president. This number has now been decreased to eleven thereby providing for greater efficiency and increased service. The most far reaching change is that of the creation of a new officer, Vice President in Charge of Research, Extension and Construction. This office will be filled by Dean Cherry L. Emerson, who has done such an outstanding job as Dean of Engineering for the past three years. He will have charge of The Engineering Experiment Station, under Dr. G. A. Rosselot, Director; the Engineering Extension Division, headed by Professor R. S. Howell; the Buildings and Grounds Division under the direction of Mr. J. R. Jenkins; and the new construction Division which will be under the charge of Campus Engineer Russell A. Smith. Academically, the undergraduate work at Georgia Tech is now divided into two colleges. The General College with Dr. Ralph Hefner, Dean, and the College of Engineering under Dean Dr. Jesse Mason, will both report to the new Dean of Faculties, Mr. Lloyd W. Chapin, who will also supervise the Cooperative Division, the Army, Navy and Air Force R.O.T.C. Units, and the Graduate Division under Dean Dr. Ray L. Sweigert. Degree Granting Departments Designated as Schools All degree granting departments have been given their correct designation namely, "Schools," and their chief executive officers designated as Directors. These are: Daniel Guggenheim School of Aeronautics — Professor D. W. Dutton, Director; School of Architecture — Professor Harold Bush-Brown, Director; School of Ceramics — Dr. Lane Mitchell, Director; School of Chemical Engineering — Dr. Paul Weber, Director; School of Civil Engineering—Professor T. H. Evans, Director; School of Electrical Engineering — Professor D. P. Savant, Director; School of Industrial Engineering — Professor F. F. Groseclose, Director; School of Mechanical Engineering — Dr. H. S. Weber, Director; A. French Textile School — Professor H. A. Dickert, Director; School of Industrial Management — Professor H. E. Dennison, Director; School of Physics — Dr. J. H. Howey, Director; and School of Chemistry — Dr. P . K. Callaway, Director. The Department of Engineering Drawing and Mechanics has been made into a Division with Professor W. B. Johns as Director. Other Changes The Georgia Tech Infirmary, under Dr. Leslie Morris, has been placed under the jurisdiction of the Dean of Students, Dean George C. Griffin, as has the Georgia Tech Y.M.C.A., directed by Mr. R. C. Commander. The Administrative Council is to be enlarged to include all Deans, Directors, three elected members of the Faculty and three students chosen by the Student Council.

President V a n Leer, seated, with a group of newly appointed executives of Georgia Tech. Shown standing (left to right): Cherry L. Emerson, Vice President; Dr. Jesse W . Mason, Dean of Engineering College, and Lloyd W . Chapin, Dean of Faculties.

The eleven people to report directly to the president will be: Dr. Phil B. Narmore, Executive Dean in charge of student discipline, the master schedule, the summer school, representative of the President on the numerous academic committees and bodies with which Georgia Tech is now affiliated; Jamie R. Anthony, Comptroller; R. J. Thiesen, Executive Secretary of the Georgia Tech Alumni Relations; C. L. Emerson, Vice President; John Fulton, WGST Relations; George C. Griffin, Dean of Students; W. L. Carmichael, Registrar; Mrs. J. H. Crosland, Librarian; L. W. Chapin, Dean of Faculties; Leslie F. Zsuffa, Director of Public Relations; and W. A. Alexander, Director of Georgia Tech Athletic Association. WGST, the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association, and the Georgia Tech Alumni Foundation are actually under the sole direction of the Trustees of their respective corporations; however, the direct contact of the organizations with Georgia Tech is, of course, through the president of the institution. In making the announcement, President Van Leer stated: "Georgia Tech has an exceedingly able group of administrative officers. To become the greatest technological institution of higher learning in the world — all it now needs is money and time."

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1948

ALUMNI PROMINENTLY MENTIONED

MORE ABOUT RAMBLIN' RECK

Raleigh J. Wise, '19, will receive the 1948 Longstreth Medal of the Franklin Institute on October 20. The award is being made for his "development of a dry electrosensitive recording blank which can be handled and stored like ordinary paper, with practically no deterioration or change, and which can be permanently marked by simple means." Mr. Wise is Telefac research Engineer of the Western Union Company's development and research division.

Mr. H. D. Cutter, 1892, of Macon, Ga., wrote on August 25, last, that he had picked up an old 1943 copy of the ALUMNUS, and happened to note an article concerning the origin of "Ramblin' Reck," about which he stated that "without a shadow of a doubt" the first Georgia Tech version of the song "was from the pen and voice of Mr. W. P. (Billy) Walthall, deceased, a classmate, and brilliant M.E. graduate of Georgia Tech's third graduating class in 1892.

Joe Dalton, '19, George E. Edmondson, '21, and W. J. Pinkston, '23, are Georgia Tech men who will serve as directors of the Tampa, Fla. Rotary in 1948-49.

Mr. Cutter added that Mr. Billy Walthall was a born leader and had one of the highest scholastic records of the college. Mr. Walthall was an executive of the Adair R:alty Company at the time of his death, several years ago. It may be well to note further that Ramblin' Reck was adapted from a college song that originated prior to 1892; however, the versions by Mr. Walthall and others of later classes finally evolved into the song as it is today. About 1911, M. A. "Mike" Greenblatt, prominent Atlanta businessman, was asked to help organize a Georgia Tech band. R. L. "Bidee" Bidez, T.E., 1912, Mobile, Ala., business executive, who was leading Tech's musical activities at the time, hummed the music of the song, as he knew it, and Greenblatt wrote the score of that particular rendition; perhaps the first time that a band score was written. A number of different verses were composed by members of preceding classes, and quite a few have been written since. Later, when F r a n k Roman, now deceased, became director of the Georgia Tech band, he wrote the musical score for his adaptation of the now famous song. Director Roman also wrote the musical score for the Georgia Tech Alma Mater Song, the words for which were written by I. H. Granath, 1923, of Atlanta, Ga. Ramblin' Reck is correctly known as Georgia Tech's own, and, in addition to its national fame, everyone who shared in its origin and development is due gracious thanks and the best of all honors.

C. J. Grossi, '35, has been appointed district manager of the newly opened Oklahoma area office of the Combustion Engineering Corp. His offices are located in the Oil Capital Building at 507 South Main Street, Tulsa, Okla. Vernon Borum, '23, was appointed Acting Manager of the Southern Territory, City, Mortgages, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on July first of this year. Elmer L. Stanley, '21, who is connected with the Noland Company, was an interested spectator at the graduation ceremonies this year as his son was a member of the graduating class. His other son is also at Tech, keeping up the family tradition. Doug Wycoff, '26, former Tech football and baseball star, has taken over the distribution of Ajax International Air Conditioners for the Atlanta area. Jim Hiegel, '41, is a partner in the Hiegel-Duke Construction Co., Winter Park, Fla. Warren R. Neel, '02, has been appointed State Director of the Georgia State Highway department. Dillard Munford, '39, heads the only rock wool manufacturing firm in Georgia, making about 25 tons of the insulating material per day. Robert S. Neblett, '23, has been named Assistant General Manager of the recently-formed Nucleonics Department of the General Electric Company, with headquarters at the Hanford Works, which it operates near Richland, Washington. G. Nolan Bearden, '29, representative of New England Mutual Life Insurance Company's Los Angeles agency, has been presented with the 1948 National Quality Award for his exceptional record in life insurance conservation. This award is sponsored jointly by the National Association of Life Underwriters and the Life Insurance Agency Management Association. Lt. Eugene L. Daniel, '33, was honored by the Army Corps of Chaplains as an example of men who had won high decorations on the field of battle, although armed only with "GI Bibles, faith in their God, and the zeal of patriots." Lt. Daniel received the Distinguished Service Cross and the Silver Star while serving in Tunisia. He and Mrs. Daniel plan to go to Korea as missionaries this fall. E. B. Newill, '15, general manager of Allison division of General Motors, has been elected a vice-president of General Motors Corp. M. H. Courtenay, '22, has been appointed manager of SKF for the Atlanta district. Haywood S. Hansell, Jr., '24, (Brig. Gen. U.S.A. Ret.) was named a director and First Vice-President of the South Atlantic Gas Company on J u n e 24, General Hansell organized, trained, and led the first command of B-29 Super Fortresses in the Pacific theatre of war.

MATHEWS STARS AGAIN George Mathews, undoubtedly one of the finest competitors ever to attend Georgia Tech, made it clear that he is tops among top competition. In the College All-Star-Chicago Cardinals' game in Chicago, an annual charity affair, George was just about the brightest spark in the All-Star lineup as they took a licking from the professionals. While many of the Ail-Americans rode the bench, George was in there catching passes, making tackles and knocking down those of the opposition. Mathews played about half of the game which was more than any other back on the team and drew high praise from all sides. After the game he was deluged with offers to play professional football, but didn't seem inclined in that direction and moved to another hotel to avoid the onslaught. Wayne J. Holman, Jr., '28, has been named vice-president and general manager of Chicopee Sales Corp. Since 1942 he has served as general manager of Chicopee's Lumite division, which was organized under his direction. J. F. Nicholl, '27, has been named general manager of the Lumite Division of the Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation. Everett Strupper, '18, and Muggsy Smith, '23, have been elected president and vice-president, respectively, of the Northside Kiwanis Club in Atlanta. Emerson Holleman, '20, has opened an office in Atlanta, specializing in business and investment properties. (Continued on page 21)

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Weddings and Engagements

Birth!

Blackwell-Brisendine Mr. and Mrs. James Henry Blackwell announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Minnie Marie Blackwell, to Ned Howell Brisendine. The wedding will take place November 1 at Glenn Memorial Chapel, in Atlanta. Mr. Brisendine received his B.S. degree in Industrial Management from Georgia Tech in 1939. He is connected with the United States Atomic Energy Commission in Washington. Bridges-Spitler Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Bridges announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss LaVerne Bridges, to Ray A. Spitler, Jr. The wedding will take place in the late summer. Mr. Spitler attended Georgia Tech with the class of 1945 and is now engaged in business in Florida. Castleberry-Avey Mr. and Mrs. Robert Benjamin Poole announce the engagement of their daughter, Mrs. Shirley Poole Castleberry, to Frederick George Avey, J r . The wedding will take place September 28, 1948. Mr. Avey graduated from Georgia Tech in J u n e 1948, with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He was president of the SAE fraternity in 1947 and 1948. Drake-Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William Calvin Drake announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Letitia Ann Drake, to William Lloyd Johnson, Jr. The marriage will take place October 8, 1948, at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta. Mr. Drake received his degree in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1947. McKissack-Tennison Announcement is made of the marriage on May 1, 1948, of Miss Mary Joyce McKissack to Mr. J. C. Tennison. Mr. Tennison graduated from Georgia Tech with a B.S. in I.M. in 1942. He is manager of Tennison Bros., Inc., West Memphis, Ark. Martin-Wong Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ernest Martin announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Julia Ann Martin, to C. Arthur Wong, on J u n e 26, 1948. Mr. Wong received his M.E. degree from Georgia Tech in 1947, and is now associated with the Aeronautics Department at Georgia Tech. Oliver-Deal Mr. and Mrs. William S. Oliver announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Betty Trexler, to Wayman R. Deal of Columbia, S. C , on April 11, at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. Deal received his degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Co-operative Plan, in 1942. He is now employed at Army Field Forces Board No. 1, Ft. Bragg, N. C. Pate-Woolley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James MacKeown, of Toronto, Canada, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Audrey MacKeown Pate, to Vassar Woolley on June 5, 1948. Mr. Woolley graduated from Georgia Tech in 1917 with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. He is President of Seydel-Woolley Company, Atlanta. Pennington-Willett Mr. and Mrs. Boykin Robinson Pennington announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Julia Ann Pennington, to Joseph Francis Willett. Mr. Willett received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1945 and is now employed by Westinghouse Electric Corp., Atlanta.

Arnold Mr. and Mrs. James Y. Arnold, Jr., of 3 % South Lake Trail, Palm Beach, Fla., announce the birth of a son, James Y. Arnold III. Mr. Arnold was at Georgia Tech from 1941 to 1944 studying Architectural Engineering, and left for Navy duty in February 1944. He is associated with Arnold Construction Co. of Palm Beach. Bearden Mr. and Mrs. G. Nolan Bearden announce the birth of a daughter, Neale, on March 22, 1948. Mr. Bearden, class of 1929, has represented the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company in Los Angeles for many years. He was recently elected to the executive committee of New England Mutuals' Leaders' Association, their top-flight field force organization. Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. Bertram Bernstein announce the birth of twin daughters, Ilene Diane and Marlene Judy, on May 18, 1948. Mr. Bernstein graduated from Georgia Tech in 1943 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. Blair Mr. and Mrs. Floyd F. Blair, of Forrest Park, Ga., announce the birth of a son, Michael Grahmn, on August 16, 1948. Mr. Blair received his B.S. in E.E. from Georgia Tech in 1942. Bohannon Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Bohannon announce the birth of a son, Hal Edwin, on August 14, 1948. Mr. Bohannon graduated from Georgia Tech with the Co-op Class of 1941, with a B.S. in M.E. Brener Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brener of Chattanooga, Tenn., announce the birth of a son, William, on April 10, 1948. Mr. Brener, B.S. in Commerce 1929, is co-owner of Brener and Rubenstein Department Stores, Chattanooga. (Continued next page)

Weddings and Engagements Shuman-Lawler Dr. and Mrs. Earl Arno Shuman announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Mary Louise Shuman, to Charles Bryce Lawler of Atlanta. The marriage is to take place in the early fall in Philadelphia. Mr. Lawler received his Industrial Engineering and General Engineering degrees from Georgia Tech with the J u n e 1947 class. He is now attending Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania. Spratlin-Dryman Announcement is made by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin Spratlin of the marriage of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Latimer Spratlin, to Talmadge Lamar Dryman, Jr. The ceremony took place September 3, at the Winship chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, Atlanta. Mr. Dryman graduated from Georgia Tech in 1945 with a B.S. degree in Industrial Management. He is associated with the First National Bank, Atlanta. Taylor-Nesbit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Randall Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Wilhelmenia Taylor, to Kirk Noye Nesbit, on J u n e 26, 1948. Mr. Nesbit graduated from Georgia Tech in J u n e 1948 with a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering. He plans to enter the Columbia Presbyterian Seminary, Decatur, Ga.

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Births (Cont'd)

Bryan Mr. Morris M. Bryan, Sr., widely known textile mill executive of Jefferson, Ga., died May 23, 1948, after a short illness. Mr. Bryan graduated from Georgia Tech in 1913, B.S. in Textile Engineering, and had been engaged in the textile business for 32 years. In addition to his business interests, Mr. Bryan took an active part in the civic and religious life of his community. He was a member of the Jefferson Rotary Club and served one year as President of that organization; he was Chairman of the Board of Deacons of the First Baptist Church of Jefferson and he was Chairman of the local Board of Education. He had also served for several years as a director of the Cotton Manufacturers' Association of Georgia. He is survived by his wife and four children, Miss Sarah Bryan, of Jefferson; Morris, Jr., and Southworth Bryan, both officers of the textile mill company in Jefferson, and Tom Bryan. Chandler Earl Franklin Chandler, President of the Chandler Machinery Co., of Atlanta, died at his residence on J u n e 12, 1948. Mr. Chandler was a native of Newnan, Ga. He came to Atlanta at the age of 16 and graduated from Georgia Tech in the class of 1911, and was a member of P h i Kappa Sigma fraternity. He is survived by his wife, and a niece, Mrs. W. F. Milburn, of Atlanta. Duggan Mr. James Reynolds Duggan, Commerce, 1925, died May 13, 1948, in Atlanta. A native of Linton, Ga., he had been a resident of Atlanta for five years. He was a Shriner and a member of Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife; two daughters; five sisters, and a brother, Ivy W. Duggan, of Washington, D. C. Lowndes Mr. George Steele Lowndes, Jr., founder and owner of Lowndes Cotton Tag Company, died J u n e 4, 1948, in a private hospital following an illness of several months. Mr. Lowndes graduated from Georgia Tech in 1903 and was a member of the SAE fraternity. Surviving are his wife; a son, George W. Lowndes, of Atlanta; three sisters and a brother. McGaw Sidney Gray McGaw, Jr., radio engineer for WSB and native Atlantan, died J u n e 6, 1948, at his home. He had been ill for some time. Mr. McGaw graduated from Tech high school and attended Georgia Tech with the class of 1942. When he was a student at Tech high he gave evidence of his mechanical ingenuity by constructing the first telescope to be used by the students there. He was an active member of the Alexander Memorial Presbyterian Church and Atlanta Lodge No. 59, F. and A.M. He is survived by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Brown Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brown announce the birth of a son, A. Paul III, on April 12, 1948, in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, Tenn. Mr. Brown graduated from Georgia Tech in 1922 with a B.S. in E.E. Cavette Mr. and Mrs. Neil M. Cavette announce the birth of a son, Neil Mott, Jr., on July 6, 1948, at Emory Hospital. Mr. Cavette received his B.S. in I.M. from Georgia Tech in 1941.

Strickland Mr. and Mrs. Thomas D. Strickland, Jr., announce the birth of a son, Hugh Hamby, on J u n e 15, 1948, at St. Joseph's Infirmary, Atlanta. Mr. Strickland is a 1938 graduate of Georgia Tech, with a B.S. in E.E.

ALUMNUS ELECTED BANK PRESIDENT Charles E. Thwaite, Jr., Vice President of the Trust Company of Georgia, in Atlanta, was elected President of the Fourth National Bank of Columbus at a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Columbus Bank. Mr. Thwaite is also Vice President of the Trust Company of Georgia Associates, which owns control of the Fourth National Bank of Columbus.

A native of Macon, Thwaite attended the Georgia School of Technology. Upon graduation in 1934, he went with the First National Bank and Trust Company, of Macon, another of the Trust Company of Georgia group of banks. In 1939, he came to Atlanta as manager of the Personal Loan Department of the Trust Company of Georgia. Then, in 1940, he became Vice President of the National Exchange Bank of Augusta.

Chapman Major and Mrs. Ernest W. Chapman announce the birth of a daughter, Barbara Jane, at the hospital at Ft. Belvoir, Va., on July 5, 1948. Major Chapman graduated from Georgia Tech in 1940, with a B.S. in E.E. Dennington Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dennington announce the birth of a daughter, Diane Marie, on J u n e 27th, 1948, at Providence Hospital, Washington, D. C. Mr. Dennington graduated from Georgia Tech with the Class of 1947, with a B.S. in I.E. Duke Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duke announce the arrival of twin daughters on August 20, 1948, at St. Joseph's Infirmary, in Atlanta. All-America center at Georgia Tech in 1946, Paul Duke has been playing professional football since his graduation from Georgia Tech. He is now at an Atlanta steel company and has announced that he will retire from the professional gridirons. DuTeil Mr. and Mrs. Claude F. DuTeil announce the arrival of a daughter, Susan Maxwell, on J u n e 8, 1948. A graduate of Georgia Tech in Civil Engineering, Co-op Class of 1943, Mr. DuTeil is attending the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, and expects to graduate in J u n e 1949. Robinson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walton Robinson announce the birth of a daughter, Rebecca Reid Robinson, on August 14, 1948, Mr. Robinson received his BCS degree from Georgia Tech in 1921. Stein Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stein announce the birth of a son, Michael, on May 28, 1948. Mr. Stein graduated from Georgia Tech in 1943 with a B.S. degree in Public Health Engineering.

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GOLD STAR ALUMNI The following "Gold Star" Alumni have not been listed previously in the ALUMNUS: Charles E. Anderson, '29, Millen, Ga. Killed in action Jan. 28, 1942. Robert A. Barrett, '14, Rusk, Texas, Major Died in Army Hospital in Texas, Feb. 27, 1945, from injuries received on "D" Day in England. William W. Bird, '43, Avondale Estates, Ga. Killed in plane crash near West, Miss., July 29, 1946 Sidney M. Burroughs, '43, Atlanta, Ga. Declared dead Aug. 20, 1945, when his plane failed to return from Normandy. David G. Conally, Jr., '35, Tyler, Texas Killed in action Jan. 29, 1945, in Belgium. Homer V. Cook, '38, Macon, Ga. Killed in action March 24, 1944 Robert R. Dickson, '43, Atlanta, Ga. Killed in action in Italy, Sept. 19, 1943 Stanley S. Hand, '43, Nutley, N. J. Anthony J. Iskrazak, '42, Windsor Locks, Conn. Killed in action Jan. 28 in France Edward P. Jalnicke, '44, Atlanta, Ga. Killed in action in Germany Feb. 3, 1945 Robert B. Ingman, Jr., '43 Killed in plane crash, Seattle, Wash., May 23, 1943 Clymer D. Jeffries, '36 Killed in action in Europe November 26, 1944 Robert D. Maddux, '38, Macon, Ga. Killed July 24, 1944, on a mission to St. Lo. T. Franklin Malone, '46, Macon, Ga. Died of blood disease at New Orleans, March 19, 1944. James W. Moyer, '33 Died in Florida of Pneumonia J u n e 12, 1943 Thomas C. McKibben, Jr., '33 Died in Normandy, France. Forest M. Musgrave, '42 Killed in action May 8, 1944, in England, AAF George E. Orr, '42, Chattanooga, Tenn. Killed in plane crash in Texas Robbins Patton, '22 Died July 29, 1943 in Army Hospital Everett R. Prindle, Douglaston, N. Y. Died in Italy from auto accident, March 10, 1944 Richard M. Ramseur, '43, Columbia, S. C. Harold E. Rand, '31, Lt. Col. Killed in action on Mindanao Island, Philippines, May 22, 1945 Harold M. Rubin, '45, New York, N. Y. Killed in action, Normandy Beach, J u n e 14, 1944. John C. Sheehan, Jr., '45, Macon, Ga. Killed in France Nov. 17, 1944 Richard F. Simpson, '45, Thomaston, Ga. Killed in plane crash in California, March 19, 1946 George R. Taylor, '42, Brooklyn, N. Y. Killed in plane crash over England, Nov. 29, 1942 Jack W. Thrasher, '44, Richmond, Va. Killed March 3, 1945, in Brunswick, Germany, AAF Morris Trulock Died in plane crash in England, Dec. 28, 1942 Luther D. Wallis, '22, Col., Army Killed in action in North Africa George R. Williams, '43, Augusta, Ga. Killed on Okinawa, May 2, 1945 Total "Gold Star" now listed is 265. (Please advise the ALUMNUS of any corrections or additions to our "Gold Star" list.)

PORTO RICO AT TECH 39 YEARS (From the TECHNIQUE, by T. Ghormley) In 1909, a twenty-three year old colored lad named James Whitehead reported to the Georgia Tech Athletic Association for his first day of work. But by now James is willing to admit that the job has become more than daily toil; it has become his life. In 1910 Coach Heisman sent Charlie Porter up to the Textile building (where the athletic equipment was stored at that time) to get a horse collar. Charlie took James along to help look for the desired article. Over an hour later, they reported back with the collar. Coach Heisman kidded Charlie about taking so long to find it and Charlie, being nobody's fool, passed the buck to James. Coach Heisman saw through the shifting of the blame and told James that since he was to be Charlie Porter's side-kick, he needed a suitable name. And so, taking Charlie's last name, James Whitehead was christened "Porto Rico." During the passing of the years, Porto has served under three school presidents and three coaches. All of them hold his highest acclaim. It was the question about Tech's best football team that brought a diamond sparkle to his 62 years' young eyes. "Da 1928 squad was da best I've ever seen." When questioned about Tech's best all-round athlete, Porto replied unhesitantly that Doug Wycoff reigned supreme. The famous trainer nutshelled his whole life when he said, "I've given Tech service for 39 years and ain't tired yet." Hats off to you, Porto. May the end of the next 39 years find you starting an interview with the same statement: "If I had a drink, I sho' could talk better."

Deaths (Continued) Pappenheimer Jack Pappenheimer, director of the Atlanta Freight bureau, died May 24, 1948, at his home in Atlanta. After graduating from Georgia Tech in 1910, Mr. P a p penheimer became associated with the Southern Spring Bed Co. He was soon elected to the position of secretarytreasurer of the company and in 1945 he was made chairman of the board, holding the position to the time of his death. An active cultural worker, he was a member of the High Museum of Art, the English Speaking Union, the Piedmont Driving Club and the Atlanta Athletic Club. He was a member of All Saints Episcopal church. He is survived by his wife; two daughters; his mother; a sister and four grandchildren. Smith Lieutenant Commander Allen Wesley Smith, of Avondale Estates, Ga., type training officer at the Atlanta Naval Air Station, was killed in a plane crash near Fredericksburg, Va., on J u n e 30, 1948. Commander Smith attended Georgia Tech with the class of 1936. Surviving are his wife, two daughters, two sons, and his parents, all of Avondale Estates. Wilder Lieut. Colonel Charles C. Wilder, Jr., of Hapeville, Ga., was killed on J u n e 9, 1948, when the airplane he was flying collided in the air with another airplane near Rome, N. Y. A graduate of Georgia Tech in 1940, he was head of the Army ROTC unit at Colgate University at the time of his death. During the w a r he served in the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations. He is survived by his wife; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. C. Wilder, Sr., and a sister, Mrs. Hazel Wenger, of Hapeville.

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ATHLETICS AT GEORGIA TECH By George C. Griffin, 1922 BASEBALL, SECOND INSTALLMENT (1909-1916) (Kindly note: Anyone having any information or pictures, etc., about baseball, especially the period of 18931897, please communicate with Dean George Griffin, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga.) Before getting into the details, it is of interest to note that as far as our records go, the following entered the professional fold, three ending up in the big leagues. Ed LaFitte, Weldon Hurley, Tommy McMillan, Sam Woodward, Erskine Mayer and Harry Holland. (There are probably others. If you know of anyone else entering professional baseball during this period, please let us know.) 1909 — The season opened with J. W. Heisman as Coach, Corliss Buchanan, Capt., G. W. Barnwell, Mgr., and Ben Sinclair, Asst. Mgr. Squad: C. Buchanan, H. S. Holland, E. S. Armistead, H. L. Collier, Y. F. Freeman, A. Ayers, L. W. Robert, J. E. Mayer, J. H. Clark, W. H. Hightower, M. Matthews. Records: 11 wins, 8 loses, 2 ties. Tech 2, Vandy 2; Tech 1, Vandy 6; Tech 5, Vandy 3; Tech 0, Mercer 4; Tech 7, Mercer 3; Tech 2, Trinity 1; Tech 3, Trinity 3 (tie); Tech 3, Georgia 1; Tech 1, Georgia 4; Tech 0, Auburn 6; Tech 8, Auburn 2; Tech 2, Mercer 7; Tech 2, Mercer 3 Tech 0, Auburn 2; Tech 4, Auburn 3; Tech 7, Sewanee 1 Tech 8, Sewanee 0; Tech 3, Sewanee 0; Tech 4, Georgia 3 Tech 3, Georgia 0; Tech 1, Georgia 2. 1910 — Harry Holland, Capt., B. W. Sinclair, Mgr., N. N. Teague, Asst. Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: W. D. Cochran, H. L. Collier, Y. F. Freeman, E. D. Hill, M. S. Hill, H. S. Holland, T. S. Wilson, G. L. Johnson, A. F. Montague, C. C. Sloan. This marks the first appearance of Hills and Montagues on our teams. Record: 11 wins, 6 loses, one tie. An interesting item is the 0 to 0 tie with Georgia. Georgia won two out of 4. Tech 3, Alabama 4; Tech 3, Alabama 1; Tech 7, Mercer 4; Tech 10, Mercer 0, Tech 1, Auburn 16; Tech 3, Vandy 4; Tech 3, Vandy 2; Tech 3, Mercer 1; Tech 2, Mercer 0; Tech 3, Auburn 1; Tech 1, Georgia 0; Tech 6, Georgia 7; Tech 9, Clemson 0; Tech 4, Clemson 0; Tech 11, Clemson 3; Tech 0, Georgia 2; Tech 0, Georgia 0. 1911 — H . S. Holland, Capt., W. A. Alexander, Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: H. S. Holland, R. H. Drake, C. C. Sloan, J. B. McLin, Murphy Pound, E. H. Hubert, E. R. Montague, M. S. Hill, Gene Smith, E. D. Hill, W. C. Calhoun, and G. L. Johnson. Subs, A. F. Montague, J. P . Burress, Sid Holland. Record: 8 wins, 5 loses. Georgia series was split 2 and 2. Tech 6, Mercer 8; Tech 2, Mercer 5; Tech 7, Mercer 2; Tech 4, Auburn 1; Tech 9, Auburn 4; Tech 2, Trinity 3; Tech 4, Trinity 1; Tech 3, Alabama 1; Tech , Alabama 1; Tech 6, Georgia 0; Tech 2, Georgia 3; Tech 2, Georgia 1; Tech 3, Georgia 6. 1912 — C . C. Sloan, Capt., H. W. Patterson, Mgr., C. E. Porter, Asst. Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: C. C. Sloan, E. H. Hubert, C. A. Stalbeck, Murphy Pound, H. S. Holland, J. B. McLin, S. Holland, W. B. Eubank, K. J. Fielder, J. W. HoUiday, A. F. Montague, R. H. Drake. No other records available. (If any of our readers have anything, please write to us enclosing copy of scores, games won, etc.) 1913 — A . F. Montague, Capt., Homer Cook, Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach, S. L. Aichel, Asst. Mgr., E. P. Burrus, Asst. Mgr. Team, U. W. Amason, O. H. Atridge, J. M. Donaldson, W. B. Eubank, A. F. Montague, E. B. Montague, W. T. Montague, W. A. Moore, J. N. Pitts, M. Pound, W. L. Wooten. Record: 9 won, 8 lost. Tech 3, Clemson 0; Tech 3, Clemson 1; Tech 2, Mercer 3; Tech 4, Mercer 1; Tech 2, Mercer 4; Tech 2, Auburn 3; Tech 11, Auburn 4; Tech 3, Auburn 4; Tech 3, Alabama 7; Tech 4, Alabama 5; Tech 2, Wake Forest 7; Tech 13, Sewanee 0; Tech 5, Sewanee 1;

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Tech 4, Georgia 3; Tech 5, Georgia 4; Tech 1, Georgia 4; Tech 4, Georgia 2. Two or three interesting things happened during this period. One was the fact that Tech defeated Georgia 3 out of 4 games. The season up until the Georgia series had been an unusual one. Nothing to wave flags over but the team caught fire just before the Georgia games and defeated a team which up until that point had the S.I.A.A. Championship in its grasp. Many old timers remember the pep meetings before this series, and the time Lewis Wooten, then a freshman, was about to play his first game, rose and said, "The first ball they throw me I'll hit into the creek for a home run." (Cheers.) Well, the first ball thrown was a ball, but doggone if he didn't hit the next one into the creek and Tech was off. Wooten hit two or three homers in this series and the team brought home the bacon. Another bright spot was the grand-stand catch by Pound in the ninth inning of the last game. Scrappy Moore later entered professional baseball where he made quite a name for himself playing in the Southern League. 1914 — Murphy Pound, Capt., J. M. Reifsnider, Mgr., P. E. Beard, Asst. Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: J. F. "Doc" Witherington, E. B. Montague, J. N. Pitts, H. C. Burr, T. Montague, W. B. Eubanks, F. R. Johnston, W. L. Wooten, A. B. Hill, W. G. "Pub" Bryant. Record: Auburn 9, Tech 4; Auburn 5, Tech 10; Mississippi 4, Tech 6; Mississippi 0, Tech 6; Illinois 2, Tech 3; Illinois 2, Tech 5; Mercer 8, Tech 0; Mercer 1, Tech 5; Vandy 11, Tech 3; Vandy 6, Tech 18; Alabama 11, Tech 2; Alabama 8, Tech 12; Alabama 0, Tech 7; Miss. A. & M. 9, Tech 1; Alabama 3, Tech 4; Alabama 4, Tech 5; Georgia 5, Tech 4; Georgia 5, Tech 4; Georgia 9, Tech 2; Georgia 2, Tech 6. Georgia finally took a series after struggling for five or six years. Record 12 won, 8 lost. 1915 — E d g a r Montague, C a p t , R. A. Clay, Mgr., C. S. Gardner, Asst. Mgr., J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: D. E. "Froggy" Morrison, J i m C. Senter, E. B. Montague, R. S. Malone, A. B. Hill, J. H. Preos, "Tommy" L. Spence, I. F. Witherington, W. L. Wooten, W. G. Bryant, C. P. Smith, J. T. Smith. Record: Tech 18, Gordon 1; Tech 6, Georgetown 2; Tech 2, Georgetown 9; Tech 4, Tennessee 5; Tech 1, Alabama 2; Tech 7, Alabama 6; Tech 8, Mississippi 6; Tech 5, Mississippi 7; Tech 6, Auburn 6, 13 innings; Tech 12, Auburn 2; Tech 8, Auburn 1; Tech 7, Vandy 3; Tech 4, Vandy 3; Tech 2, Mercer 3; Tech 3, Mercer 7; Tech 1, Georgia 1, 11 innings. Tech 4, Georgia 7; Tech 2, Georgia 5. Record: won 9 lost 8, tied 1. The 1 to 1 Georgia game was probably the outstanding baseball game played by Georgia Tech in its long history. Clement of Georgia got on in the first inning for Georgia, was worked around to third and stole home for Georgia's run. The same thing happened in Tech's half and Edgar Montague stole home for Tech's run. Ten more innings were played without a score, Tech coming close to winning in the 9th. A sensational catch by Harrison of Georgia shut off the winning run. Another interesting thing happened about this time. Tech went to Mercer for a series. Coach Heisman had the Mercer pitchers ruled out which left Mercer in a hole. Finally an out-fielder by the name of Stone was called in to pitch. He had never pitched before, but he did nothing but let Tech down without a hit and we lost. This was the debut of the famous "Tegi" Stone, one of the greatest college pitchers of the 1910-1920 era. Auburn, who had been our jinx for so long, lost the Tech series for a change. Tech won 2 games, tied one. 1916 — J . C. Senter, Capt.; C. S. Gardner, Mgr.; J. W. Heisman, Coach. Squad: D. E. Morrison, J. C. Senter, J. H. Prease, W. L. Wooten, T. L. Spence, A. B. Hill, W. G. Bryant, C. P. Smith, J. T. Smith, F. G. Burghard, P. E. Beard, R. A. Puckett.

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Class Mentions CLASS MENTIONS (1948-1930) 1948 Vincent X. Ambrosio is an engineer with Allied Chem. & Dye Corp. and lives in W. Palm Beach, Fla. Norman A. Arkin lives at Miami Beach, Fla., where he is a general contractor. Hal C. Glotfelter is an aero, engineer for Glenn L. Martin Co. and resides in Baltimore, Md. Linder C. Hobbs works for RCA Victor Division in Camden, N. J. William W. Hungerford is a manufacturer's agent in Atlanta. Robert M. Lester works for Gulf Refining Co. at Port Arthur, Texas, as a chemical engineer. 1947 Leo T. Barber, Jr., is a contractor at Moultrie, Ga. U. Reed Barnett, Jr., is an aero, engineer with NACA, Langley Field, Hampton, Va. Robert L. Boehmig works for I. E. Morris & Assoc, Atlanta. Donald J. Deiters is employed as test engineer with General Electric Co. in Schenectady, N. Y. Jack T. Dobson is an Instructor at Florida State University, Tallahassee. Thomas R. Foster, Jr., has a position as sales engineer with General Electric Co. in Schenectady, N. Y. Lee Howard, Jr., Asst. to Plant Engineer for Macon Kraft Co., lives in Macon, Ga. Eugene E. Martin, Jr., works for General Electric in Erie, Pa. Elton L. Parker is a junior engineer at Westinghouse Electric Corp. in E. Pittsburgh, Pa. Edgar O. Rand is co-owner of two self service laundries in Atlanta. Lewis F. Spitzer, junior drafting room engineer with Lummos Co., lives in Brooklyn, N. Y. Earl W. Stradtman is asst. branch manager with Southern States Iron Roofing Co. in Columbia, South Carolina. 1946 Robert P. Colmer, Jr., sales engineer with York Air Conditioning Corp., lives in Memphis, Tenn. Harry Dartford is an aircraft draftsman with Northrop Aircraft at Hawthorne, Calif. Charles G. Denton, Jr., is a chemist with Shell Chem. Corp. in Houston, Tex. Earl Bealle Fowler, Jr., is on duty with the U. S. Navy as an Ensign. Robert A. Foyle is serving in the Marine Corps. John K. Hancock, Jr., has a position as sales engineer with Minneapolis Honeywell in Atlanta. David O. Hatcher is employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. His home address is Memphis, Tenn. Ernest W. Miller, aero, structures engineer with United Aircraft, lives in Bridgeport, Conn. William E. Scott works as sales engineer for the Hays Mfg. Co. in Erie, Pa. V. Stuart Ward, Jr., is associated with Gilbert Beers in Atlanta. 1945 George G. Blair II is stationed in Hawaii with the U. S. Marine Corps. Charles E. Burnham, Jr., is enrolled at the University of Minnesota. Graham F. Campbell lives in Buffalo, N. Y., where he is associate engineer at the Cornell Aero. Laboratory. Alfred L. DeVries, ass't plant manager with Stauffer Chem. Co., lives in East Patterson, N. J.

Hubert W. Keith, Jr., is a deck officer with the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Oakland, Calif. Robert M. Leopold manages the Miami, Fla., branch of L. Luria & Son. Charles A. Mathews, sales manager for Georgia Ventilated Awning Co., lives in Thomaston, Ga. Harold J. Meyer, Jr., works for the Maywebb Hosiery Mills, Inc., in Meridian, Miss. John S. Reiser is doing graduate work at Duke University. George R. Rice, Jr., is a landscape engineer in Atlanta. Lawrence M. Steinheimer is an agent for Aetna Life Insurance Co., and lives in Savannah, Ga. David A. Stivers works for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio. Tom C. Tabor, who is a public accountant, lives in Decatur, Ga. Jack D. Walker manages the Wiseman Motor Co. in Tullahoma, Tenn. William H. Washington, Jr., lives in Cornelia, Ga., where he is plant engineer for the Chicopee Mfg. Corp. 1944 Albert I. Almand, Jr., works for the Georgia Power Co. in Atlanta. Minor R. Crowl, aviation consultant with Royal-Liverpool Group, lives in Atlanta. E. Frederick Korb lives in Los Gratos, Calif., and is a stock broker with Dean Witter & Co. Stanley Hugh Moore is a lubrication engineer with The Texas Co. in Danville, 111. John R. Paus is a marine engineer and lives in Larchmont, N. Y. Harold F. Tighe is a technologist with Shell Oil. Co., Wood River, 111. Malcolm Trowbridge, Jr., chemical engineer with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., lives in Akron, Ohio. James W. Tumlin is an airways engineer with Civil Aero. Adm. in Atlanta. 1943 Joseph F. Fernebok is vice president of Piatt Construction Co. in Silver Spring, Md. Albert L. Jones is general manager of Radio Station WFOM in Marietta, Ga. Victor R. Pool works for TVA as an electrical engineer, out of Chattanooga. Nathan R. Sewell, Jr., Research Associate at N. C. State College, lives in Raleigh, N. C. Robert W. Sheldon is a salesman with Hix Green Buick Co., Atlanta, Ga. 1942 Paul S. Bailey, salesman with the Augusta Bedding Co., lives in Augusta, Ga. Paul C. Duncan is a salesman with C. E. Purcell Wholesale Co. in Atlanta. Thomas W. Fitzgerald, Jr., is an associate research engineer with the Cornell Aero. Lab., Buffalo, N. Y. James W. Quillian, Jr., manages the Mfg. Loan Dept. of R. D. Cravens Co. in Oklahoma City, Okla. William J. Sheaff is associated with Tingue Brown & Co. in Charlotte, N. C. 1941 John H. Batson is a project engineer with the Mississippi State Highway Dept. and lives in Lucedale, Miss. George W. E. Doughtry is serving with the Marine Corps at Quantico, Va. Frederick C. Gross lives in Hawaii, where he is supply superintendent for the Waialua Agricultural Co. (Continued on page 20)

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ARCHITECTS' D R A W I N G OF N E W WGST STUDIOS (Article on page 6).

Class Ment ions (Cont'd) 1940 Keith S. Brown works for Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio, as a staff engineer. Hampton J. Daniell is a service engineer in Atlanta. James C. Merrill, Jr., vice-president of Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock and Repair Co., lives in Jacksonville, Fla. 1939 Frank J. Dale is a contractor in Decatur, Georgia. Paul B. Ford, Jr., lives in Birmingham, Ala., where he is a partner in the 4-Way Finance Co. Robert M. Gibbs is operating manager for Graybar Electric Co. in Knoxville, Tenn. William R. Shook, Jr., manages the Cleveland district of the Electric Machinery Mfg. Co. Jaime A. Vendrell is general manager of J. A. Vendrell & Co., Buenos Aires, Argentina. Saul Yabrow, Sec.-Treas. of the Yabrow Yarns Corp., lives in Bayside, N. Y. 1938 William M. Amos is supervisor of custom engineering for I. B. M. in Mobile, Ala. Parker D. Deans, statistical engineer for DuPont, lives in Madison, Tenn. George G. Foulds lives in Wichita, Kansas, where he is an engineer for the Public Housing Administration. Oliver H. Lang, Jr., is county engineer at Ashland, Ala. William P. Secord, design engineer with North American Aviation, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. Frank H. Whaley is fleet manager for Truck Equipment Co. & Mott Motors, Inc., Norwalk, Conn. 1936 Harold H. Rogers is an industrial engineer with Fulton Bag and Cotton Mills, Atlanta, Ga. Jack R. Rountree is resident engineer with TVA at Wilson Dam, Ala. John W. Smith lives in Gainesville, Ga., where he is city clerk. DeWitt A. Worrell works for General Electric in Wilmington, Del., as sales engineer.

1935 James C. Chambers is associated with the United Concrete Pipe Corp. and lives in Pasadena, Calif. Manuel O. Mallo is chief electrical engineer with United Fruit Sugar Co., Fanes Div., Banes, Oriente, Cuba. 1933 Harry J. Harles is an architect at Rocky Mount, N. C. Loeb C. Ketzky practices law at LaGrange, Ga. John G. Turner is attending the Student, Command, and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. 1932 Paul H. Lucas works for the Georgia Power Co. in Macon, Ga., where he is Div. Supvr. of Supplies. 1931 James W. Furlow is a Captain with Eastern Air Lines and lives in East Point, Ga. Milton H. Rauzin manages a retail store in Atlanta, Ga. 1930 Clay D. Gann, Jr., owns the Modern Repair Co. in Atlanta. William E. Ham is an adjudicator with the Veterans' Adm. in Atlanta. Wallace V. Pierpont i n is associated with V. P. Pierpont Mfg. Co. in Savannah, Ga. J. G. "Stumpy" Thomason works for Chevrolet in Birmingham, Ala., where he is Zone Parts & Accessories Manager. ANDEL NAMED TRAINER Henry L. "Buck" Andel was named athletic trainer effective July 1, 1948. "Buck" is a former Boys' High and Georgia Tech athlete who received the purple heart in World War II when he nearly had his right arm blown off. He replaces Dick Jones who has been made Freshman football coach.

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1947-1948 ANNUAL ROLL CALL RESULTS And so ends the first Annual Alumni Roll Call. Through August 31, 1948, some 1356 loyal ex-Tech men had contributed a total of $22,549.75, for an average gift of $16.65. There were many more of you who honestly and sincerely meant to mail that envelope back with your check, but who for one reason or another let it slip your mind. This is to be an annual affair, this Roll Call, and we urge each and every alumnus to make Tech a part of your annual giving program. There will be no more dues or assessments. Everyone who gives to this Roll Call will have the full privileges of and membership in the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association. Each September an appeal will come to you to do your bit for a Greater Georgia Tech. We want 100% participation in some form from each of the 16,355 ex-Tech men we have on record. Give of your means, but whatever it be, give. Here follows the names of those men who have contributed to the Roll Call since the last issue of the ALUMNUS. Let your name head the list for 1948-49. 1908 F . H. H a r d i n 1909 F. Phinzy Gary 1910 F. W. H a u s m a n n 1911 E r n e s t D. I v e y 1912 C a p e r s M. S i m m o n s 1916 R a y m o n d A. J o n e s 1917 L e e M. S t e r n e , J r . 1918 M a r k C. P o p e 1919 P . M. B e t t e r t o n 1920 J. T. R o b e r t s 1921 O. L. Cloud W i l b u r H. W h i t t y T h o m a s A. M o y e 1922 N a t h a n i e l H. B a i l e y Jake Friedman M o r t i m e r H. C o u r t n e y C. S. C o l e m a n E. H. H o w e l l 1923 James J. Higdon William A. Ross, J r . E. G. G r a d y C. C. S k e l t o n 1924 Jack Sharpe Arthur B. Baker 1925 Herbert Hutton W i l l i a m R. G i l k e r s o n G e o r g e T. P a p a g e o r g e R a l p h H. P h a r r O. M. C a r n e s 1926 H. S. B u c h a n a n 1927 P a u l M. E d w a r d s 1928 W i l l a r d C. P i e r s o n L. S a g e H a r d i n , J r . 1929 R a y m o n d C. D u n n H e n r y D. A n a s t a s a s 1930 W. J. P i e r p o n t , I I I J o h n G. T h o m a s o n C. D . G a n n , J r . 1931 A. B . A l e x a n d e r J a m e s W. F u r l o w Milton Rauzin 1932 Herbert W. Deickmann Sub.) H a r o l d G. P a r k e r P a u l H. L u c a s 1933 L o e b C. K e t s k y J . R. T a n n e r K y l e H. T u r n e r C a r l S. I n g l e H. P . H a l e y 1934 J . W. P h e l p s . J r . J a m e s L. E l r o d C h a r l e s W. J a m i s o n H a r r y L. B a k e r (2nd Sub.) William A. W h e e l e r J a m e s A. B r i g m a n

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1935 R i c h a r d G. N e a l L o u i s S. C h a m b l e s s L. B . T a y l o r W i l l i a m A. D a r d e n 1936 George F. Britt D e W i t t A. W o r r e l l 1937 Joe F. Oliver F r e d e r i c k D. K e r s h a w 1938 W i l l i a m A. A m o s B e r n a r d L. M a t h e w s O l i v e r H. L a n g , J r . B . E. S o l o m a n F r a n k H. W h a l e y 1939 F r a n k J. Dale J a i m e A. V e n d r e l l W i l l i a m R. S h o o k D a v i s A. B r a g g , J r . J a m e s W. G r e e n e R. M. G i b b s P a s c h a l M. R a p i e r J a m e s D. B u t l e r , J r . Paul B. Ford 1940 K e i t h S. B r o w n I r v i n M. M a s s e y J a m e s C. Merrill, J r . 1941 J a m e s A. H i e g e l Alfred W. H a r w e l l H a r r y R. W r i g h t 1942 G e o r g e E. Miller C. W. K i l p a t r i c k T h o m a s R. M c K a m y S e a b o r n E. L a w r e n c e J. E. M c D a n i e l . J r . J a m e s W. Quillian, J r . J a m e s L. R e s p r e s s , J r . 1943 Albert L. Jones C h a r l e s R. G o o d r o e W a y n e R. C o v i n g t o n L. E. F l a n i g e n . J r . F l o y d Mitchell, J r . H o y t L. M c C l u r e Lacy Arnold J o s e p h E. M a n n Joseph F. Fennebok J . C. R o g e r s . J r . M i c h a e l A. Dailey, J r . 1944 M i n o r R. C r o w l H u g h A. B r o w n Herman Samuel 1945 R o b e r t M. L e o p o l d J. F r a n k Willett Alfred L. D e V r i e s G e o r g e R. Rice, J r . K i r k H. L o w Y. G. H i l s m a n , J r . J a c k D. W a l k e r J o h n P . N. B r u t o n M. B . W r i e h t . J r . Raymond B. Kuniansky 1946 A. J . H a c k l G e o r g e S. W h i t t l e s e y , J r . E l r i d g e M. M o u n t , J r . W i l l i a m E. S c o t t J a c k D. V a n H o m e 1947 Lee Howard, Jr. E d g a r O. R a n d F r a n k l i n H. Cloud

Alumni Mention (Cont'd) George S. Mauney, '41, has rejoined the T.V.A. as an electrical engineer on construction at the Joe Wheeler Dam. Charles F. Wilkinson, Jr., '32, has been named Associate Director of the Division of Medicine of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation at Battle Creek, Mich. F. B. Williams, '20, and C. C. Hertwig were initiated into the Georgia Tech Chapter of Phi Psi Textile Fraternity as honorary members. Robert T. Jones, Jr., '22, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Southern Co. Charles G. Crites, '35, has been appointed as manager of the technical service division of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. in Buitenzorg, Java. Robert L. Adams, '39, was recently appointed Asst. to the President of the Teleregister Corporation, New York City. Thomas A. Middlebrooks, '28, represented the State Department as he attended two international conferences on dam engineering and construction in Stockholm, Sweden, and presented a paper on soil mechanics at Rotterdam, Holland.

1947 ( C o n t ' d ) J a c k T. Dobson, J r . Leo T. B a r b e r , J r . D. M. H a r l a n E a r l W. S t r a d t m a n P h i l l i p A. T h o m a s L e e M. S t e r n e , J r . Donald F. DeLong C h a r l e s G. D e n t o n . J r .

W i l l i a m H. H a r r i s Henry Pike Thomas F. Foster, J r . A. L. Lofton William R o b e r t Mixon, J r . E l t o n L. P a r k e r 1948 William W. H u n g e r f o r d

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Football Schedule-1948

FOOTBALL

September 25 — Vanderbilt at Nashville October 2 — Tulane October 9 — Washington and Lee October 16 — Auburn October 23 — Florida October 30 — Duke at Durham November 6 — Tennessee (HOMECOMING) November 13 — Alabama November 20 — The Citadel November 27 — Georgia at Athens

One hundred and forty Yellow Jackets reported to Coach Bobby Dodd on September 1 for the opening practice of the coming football season. It is believed that this is some kind of a record in numbers for Tech. All seemed to be in top condition with the exception of Buster Humphreys, sophomore fullback, who last spring suffered a broken arm. Buster will have to take things easy for a few weeks. Dinky Bowen's knee, as well as that of end Jack Griffin, seems to have responded to treatment and looks like it's going to be all right. "Buck" Doyal, center on last year's squad, has been shifted to guard to bolster that position, and Melvin Dodd, varsity basketball player, has been shifted to center. The forty odd freshmen who reported looked like an exceptionally good crop. More will be heard about them as the year rolls along. Probably a good many more freshmen will report when the fall quarter gets under way. GEORGIA TECH'S 1948 FOOTBALL ROSTER Ends Colin A n d e r s o n * G e o r g e B r o d n a x , CC * J i m m y C a s t l e b e r r y , CC George Gilbreath J a c k Griffin* Dick Harvin Jim Nolan * Charlie Peterson Henry Schoening Traylor Thiesen Sid W i l l i a m s Tackles Dan Bradach * Tom Coleman * Robert Dueey Jack Glenn * Bob Harley Dale L u p t o n Tony Marchegiano Clay M a t t h e w s * David Spriggs Guards Leonard Bethea * Buck Doyal * Delbert Flanagan * Stewart Graham Bill H e a l y * Carlo K i n g e r y Larry Ladner W i t t Langstaff Bob Lusk William M a h o n Hays McKinney * Warren Parker Ewell Pope * Phil Talley Centers B o b Bossons * Charlie Brown M e l v i n Dold G e n e Frizzell Lewis Hook * Rahily Rhodes Raymond Smith * Quarterbacks J o e E. B r o w n * Paul Connor Lewis Sykes Bill S c h a r f s c h w e r d t Jimmy Southard * Halfbacks J o e E. C o b b Jimmy Jordan * Al L a n s i n g * B o b McCoy * Stanley Marx Bobby North J o h n O'Neill Jim Patton * Jack Peek * Jimmy Petit * Billy Q u e e n * R i c h a r d Steele Ed S w a n s o n Rumsey Taylor Fullbacks Allen B o w e n * Morris Harrison * Carl Hudson Henry Humphreys Walter Jerkins F r a n k Ziegler * Denotes Letter men.

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A g e Ht . W t 19 6-3 190 21 6-1 195 » 22 6-0 180 20 6-0 175 20 6-0 180 19 6-3 195 21 6-8 220 19 6-2 185 23 6-0 200 21 6-2 175 19 6-0 170

Class Junior Senior Senior Soph. Junior Soph. Senior Soph. Junior Junior Soph.

Home City C e n t r a l i a , 111. Atlanta, Ga. A t l a n t a , Ga. Chattanooga, Tenn. A t l a n t a , Ga. M a n n i n g , S. C. M a c o n , Ga. S o p e r t o n , Ga. Louisville. K y . A t l a n t a , Ga. A t l a n t a , Ga.

20 20 20 23 19 20 23 20 20

6-1 210 J u n i o r 6-0 200 J u n i o r 6-1 190 J u n i o r 6-4 240 S e n i o r 6-1 200 S o p h . 6-3 195 J u n i o r 6-0 205 J u n i o r 6-2 200 J u n i o r 6-0 200 J u n i o r

S t r e a t o r , 111. Savannah, Ga. Savannah, Ga. W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N. ( S p a r t a n b u r g , S. C. Louisville, K y . Phoenixville, Pa. C h a r l e s t o n , S. C. P o r t s m o u t h , Va.

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5-9 6-4 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-11 5-8 5-11 5-11 5-8

195 200 190 180 205 200 190 180 200 190 185 180 175 170

Soph. Junior Junior Soph. Senior Junior Soph. Junior Soph. Senior Senior Junior Junior Junior

J a c k s o n v i l l e , Fla. Atlanta, Ga. N e w t o n . 111. Louisville, K y . M a r i e t t a , Ga. H u n t i n g t o n , W. Va. Philadelphia, Pa. Paducah, Ky. Chattanooga, Tenn. C l e v e l a n d , Ohio G a d s d e n , Ala. C o l u m b u s , Ga. A t l a n t a , Ga. M a c o n . Ga.

22 19 19 21 24 18 26

6-0 5-10 6-2 5-11 5-11 5-10 6-0

190 185 185 175 170 180 190

Soph. Junior Soph. Senior Senior Soph. Junior

Allentown, Pa. B i r m i n g h a m , Ala. Flora, m . Chattanooga, Tenn. Savannah, Ga. Norfolk, Va. A t l a n t a , Ga.

22 19 20 20 20

5-11 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-10

180 175 180 170 175

Senior Soph. Soph. Soph. Junior

P l a n t City, F l a . Chattanooga, Tenn, W i l m i n g t o n , N. C. Fort Pierce, Fla. D e c a t u r , Ga.

21 20 20 20 18 19 19 21 20 25 22 19 20 22

5-9 5-7 5-7 5-10 5-7 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-7 5-8 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-10

165 145 150 170 155 170 175 180 155 155 155 170 170 165

Junior Junior Senior Soph. Soph. Soph. Soph. Soph. Senior Junior Junior Soph. Junior Junior

A t l a n t a , Ga. B i r m i n g h a m , Ala. M c C o m b , Miss. Chattanooga, Tenn. Bogalousa, L a . A t l a n t a , Ga. A t l a n t a , Ga. B e s s e m e r , Ala. A t l a n t a , Ga. S a v a n n a h , Ga. J a c k s o n v i l l e , Fla. Philadelphia, Pa. A t l a n t a , Ga. Princeton, Ky.

22 21 20 18 20 24

5-10 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-10 5-11

175 190 180 185 185 170

Senior Senior Junior Soph. Senior Junior

G r e e n v i l l e , Miss. A t l a n t a , Ga. Macon, Ga. Whitwell, Tenn. St. P e t e r s b u r g . F l a . College P a r k , G a .

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TRACK Track enthusiasts will welcome the news of a new meet to be held for the first time in 1949. Georgia Tech will be host to an inter-conference meet between the Southeastern and Southern Conferences on May 28, 1949. The meet will feature a team from each conference made up of the first three place winners from their own respsctive annual track meets held the preceding week. The entry list will be limited to six contestants, three from each conference. Georgia Tech will meet the following schedule: March 26 — F l o r i d a Relays at Gainesville, April 9 — at Florida, April 16 — Tulane, April 23 — Tennessee, April 30 — Georgia, May 7 — at North Carolina, May 14 — at Auburn, May 20-21 — S E C at Birmingham.

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J. E. TREADWAY, JR., 19?? Shown here is Joseph E. Treadway, Jr., age 19 months, son of Major Joe Treadway, '40, who is an instructor in the ROTC Dept. at Ga. Tech. If you have a prospective student for Tech, boy or girl, age one to eight years and would like a "T" shirt like Joseph's, send us the information and you will be sent one free of charge. The first 500 names received will get them. Send your name, class, address, child's name and age. This gift comes from the Georgia Institute of Technology, not your Alumni Association; however, send the information to The Georgia Tech Alumni Association, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Directory of Georgia Tech Alumni Clubs THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION President — Joe J. Westbrook, '29 Vice-President — Oscar G. Davis, '22 Vice-President — Hugh Hill, '23 Treasurer — Chas. R. Yates, '35 Exec. Secretary — R. J. Thiesen, '10 Alumni Clubs ASHEVILLE, N. C. Harry R. Allison, '24, 18 Manetta Rd., Asheville, N. C. AUGUSTA, GA. Pres., Dorroh Nowell, '39, 522 Greene St. V.-Pres., Frank S. Dennis, Jr., '33, 728 Milledge Rd. Sec.-Treas., Albert J. Roesel, '38, 2622 Henry St. BATON ROUGE, LA. James LaRoche, '40, 2052 Myrtledale Ave. BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Pres., A. R. "Buck" Flowers, '22, 710 1st National Bldg. V.-Pres., Ed Crowley, '28, The Texas Co., P. O. Box 115 Sec.-Treas., Lynn Strickland, '30, Strickland Tire Service. CHARLESTON, W. VA. F. N. Thayer, '46, 1702 Woodbine Ave. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Pres., John Vickers, '20, P. O. Box 1145. V.-Pres., Tom Barnhardt, '22, Barnhardt Mfg. Co. Secretary, Albert Glover, '24, 2108 Wellesley Ave. Treas., Waring Best, '29, 1962 Sterling Rd. CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Pres., Alf G. Law, Jr., '28, 1204 Mississippi Ave. V.-Pres., W. S. McGinness, '34, Lookout Mountain, Tenn. Secretary, Louis Chambless, '35, P. O. Box 1749. Treas., Reid S. Murphy, '40, Elfin Rd., Lookout Mountain, Tenn. CHICAGO, ILL. Pres., Geo. M. Eggart, '32, 6755 N. Artesian Ave., Chicago 5, 111. V.-Pres., Frank White, '33, 5031 Quincy St., Chicago 44, 111. Sec.-Treas., Ben L. Crew, '28, 333 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago 1, 111. COLUMBIA, S. C. Warren Irvin, '08, Dist. Mgr., Wilby-Kincey Theatres. COLUMBUS, GA. Pres., Hugh McMath, '20, Exchange Bldg. V.-Pres., Forbes Bradley, '17, Columbus Mfg. Co. Sec.-Treas., Oscar Betts, '24, Mgr., Ralston Hotel. DALLAS, TEXAS Geo. T. Marchmont, '07, Graybar Elec. Co., 400 S. Austin Ave. DALTON, GA. Walter M. Jones, '29, First National Bank. DANVILLE, VA. Dave C. Boy, Jr., '37, Dan River Mills. DAYTON-WRIGHT FIELD, OHIO Lt. Col. E. G. Nabell, '24, 31 E. Emerson Ave. FLORENCE — SHEFFIELD — TUSCUMBIA, ALA. Ray Kytle, '36, Reynolds Alloys, Sheffield, Ala. GAINESVILLE, GA. Charles R. Simons, '37, Flowery Branch, Ga. GREENSBORO, N. C. Montgomery Hill, '11, National Theatre Bldg. GREENVILLE, S. C. Pres., Vardry D. Ramseur, Jr., '39, P. O. Box 1356. V.-Pres., Charles M. Galloway, '34, 19 Ashley St. Sec.-Treas., Henry Brown, '28, Greenville, S. C. GRIFFIN, GA. Nathaniel Bailey, '22, 1056 Maple Drive. HAMPTON, VA. Lloyd Fisher, '42, 229 Regent St., Hampton, Va. HAVANA, CUBA Horacio C. Schwalm, '33, Director de Trafico, Cuban Tel. Co. HOUSTON, TEXAS Pres., W. Stewart Boyle, '28, 1007 State Nat'l. Bank Bldg. V.-Pres., Dunson Dunaway, '44, 3212 Sunset Blvd. Sec.-Treas., Jay Cannon, '35, St. Joe Paper Co. Asst. Sec.-Treas., Jim Fryer, Jr., '40, Shell Chem. Corp., Box 2527. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. John Houston Marshall, '26, 4703 Ortega Blvd. KINGSPORT, TENN. Pres., Bill Jordan, '38, 309 W. Ravine. Program Chairman, Arthur Coffin, Jr., '32, 1600 Fairridge Dr. Sec.-Treas., Robert L. Beard, '43, Tennessee Eastman Corp.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. Charles S. Lindsay, '42, 2711 Coker Ave. LaGRANGE, GA. Charles M. Geer, '16, 1205 Vernon Road. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. Geo. Nolan Bearden, '29, 609 S. Grand Ave. Howard K. Bolles, '34, 314 W. 6th St. MACON, GA. Pres., Julian H. Turner, '23, P. O. Box 941. V.-Pres., Ed Jones, '38, 132 Curry Dr. Sec.-Treas., Jack Virgin, '33, 112 Emily Place. MARIETTA, GA. Morgan McNeel, Jr., '19, MeNeel Marble Co. MEMPHIS, TENN. Frank O. Waddey, '29, 1246 Faxon St. MIAMI, FLA. Pres., Arthur C. Bivins, Jr., '26, Pacific Lbr. & Supply Co., P. O. Box 868. V.-Pres., John Shuey, '22, Columbus Hotel, Biscayne Blvd. Sec.-Treas., R. Fulton Webb, '22, 4005 Aurora St., Coral Gables, Fla. NASHVILLE, TENN. Pres., Wister H. Ligon, '28, 800 Church St. V.-Pres., Charles Southern, '33, 1510 Clinton St. Sec, Hardie Bass, '32, 161 8th Ave., N. Treas., W. Terrell Hall, '41, Nashville Trust Bldg. NEWARK, N. J. Frank W. Michal, '42, 39 Oxford St. NEW ORLEANS, LA. Walker Saussy, '23, 318 Carondelet St. NEW YORK, N. Y. Pres., J. Albin Johnson, '12, 37-14 Thirtieth St., Long Island City, N. Y. V.-Pres., Wm. E. Turner, '17, American Brake Shoe Co., 230 Park Ave., New York City. Sec.-Treas., Dudley W. King, '34, Holland & Armstrong LawOffice, 63 Wall St., New York City. NORFOLK, VA. R. B. Waterman, '33, Room 211, SAL R. R. Bldg., Norfolk 10, Va. PENSACOLA, FLA. Eugene C. Smith, '27, Hygeia Coco-Cola Bottling Co., Philadelphia, Penn. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Pres., Wm. C. Wright, '11, Penn. Bldg., 1507 67th Ave., Philadelphia 2, Pa. Sec.-Treas., W. L. G. "Varsity" Johnson, '25, 1206 Public Ledger Bldg., Philadelphia 6, Pa. ROANOKE, VA. Edwin B. Branch, '33, Box 1904, Roanoke, Va. ROME, GA. J. Ridley Reynolds, '26, Georgia Power Co., Rome, Ga. SAVANNAH, GA. Hugh Hill, '23, Haines, Jones & Co., P. O. Box 798. SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. Stamps Bethel, '27, Mutual Life Ins. Co. of N. Y. SEATTLE, WASH. Pres., C. Pat Johnson, '24, 860 Stuart Bldg. Thomas E. Gibbs, '99, 2024 East Lynn St. K. E. Hollingsworth, '27, 5562 Stuart Bldg. SHREVEPORT, LA. Pres., Morley A. Hudson, '38, P. O. Box 1055 V.-Pres., James T. Carmichael, '34, 927 Boulevard. Sec.-Treas., B. Segall, Jr., '40, 603 Cotton St. TAMPA, FLA. Pres., H. B. Tatum, '43, 938 Giddens Ave., Tampa, Fla. V.-Pres., Taver Bayly, '13, Pres., First Nat'l Bank, Clearwater, Fla. V.-Pres., Otto Kraus, '40, 4036 8th St., S., St. Petersburg, Fla. Sec.-Treas., W. J. Pinkston, '22, Gen. Mgr., Electric Supply Co. VALDOSTA, GA. William L. Goodloe, Jr., '42, 2507 Oak St. WASHINGTON, D. C. Pres., R. P. Williams, '31, Rheem Mfg. Co., 921 17th St., N. W. V.-Pres., Bob Austin, '30, Nordberg Mfg. Co., Barr Bldg. V.-Pres., George Vierick, '32, 932 "K" St., N. W. Sec.-Treas., Dick Stirni, "34, U. S. C & G Survey. WEST POINT, GA. Pres., James Wright, '42, Shawmut Mill, Shawmut, Ala. V.-Pres., Bill Spell, '40, Lanett Mill, Lanett, Ala. Sec.-Treas., Marshall Mehaffey. '40, Lanett Mill, Lanett, Ala.

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