Georgia Tech Alumni Magazine Vol. 30, No. 02 1951

I made the right choice the first t i m e !

1 wanted to avoid a trial-and-error beginning.

So in January, 1949, after I graduated from UCLA, I made a list of the four things I wanted most out of a career. ( 1 ) was a business of my own requiring no capital; ( 2 ) was an income not limited by slow, scheduled raises or a ceiling; ( 3 ) a sense of contributing something to society, and ( 4 ) the chance to live in the community of my choice.

The only career that fitted all these points, I was rather surprised to learn, was life insurance. I had liked the advertising of New England Mutual, so I stopped in at one of their Los Angeles offices. I was really sold by the caliber of the men I met there, and by their sincerity and helpful attitude. I signed up, and started in on the company's comprehensive training program.

During my second year in the business, I sold enough life insurance to bring me two or three times the income I could have expected from a salaried job, so soon out of college. And at the same time, I have the satisfaction of adding to the security and peace of mind of the families I have served.

N o wonder I'm sure that, in choosing a career and a company, I made the right choice the first time!

If you would like more information about a career in which your individual ability and industry—and nothing else —determine your income, write Mr. H. C. Chaney, Director of Agencies, 501 Boylston St., Boston 17, Mass.

One reason New England Mutual agents do so well is that they have a truly fine product to sell. The New England Mutual life insurance policy is a liberal and flexible contract that can give you just the kind of financial help you require.

And you will be pleasandy surprised to find that the rates for many New England Mutual policies are lower today than they were 20 years ago!

If you are interested in having your life insurance program custom-tailored to fit your personal or business needs, get in touch with one of your own alumni listed below, or one of the other 700 college-trained men who represent New England Mutual from Maine to Hawaii.

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As you now know, our fine football team is going to the Orange Bowl and I am sure that you are as proud of them as I am. For a team that was rated as only mediocre at the beginning of the season, the boys have done a fine job, and team effort has done it. There have been no terrifically outstanding players as individuals; purely team strength. It is compensating to know that the team will have a swell trip to Miami and that the alumni are so solidly behind these boys who have exceeded our fondest expectations.

LOUISE HARKRADER

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HOMECOMING

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CIVIL ENGINEERING

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CAMPUSONALITIES

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WE SALUTE

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ON THE HILL

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SPORTS

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CLUBS

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BY CLASSES

Four new members of the Board of Trustees, Georgia Tech National Alumni Association, were appointed recently by our President, Price Gilbert, Jr. They are all prominent Atlanta business men. Appointed were: Paul A. Duke, '45, Product Engineer, Atlantic Steel Co.; I. M. Sheffield, Jr., '20, Executive vice president, Life Insurance Company of Georgia; John C. Staton, '22, Vice President and Assistant to the President, The Coca Cola Company; and William C. Wardlaw, Jr., '28, President of Wardlaw & Hunter, Inc., investment brokers. I am indeed happy to have such an able group serving on the board with me, along with those who were reappointed from last year's board.

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Home Coming was considered a success this year. Some of the classes had very good turnouts for their reunions; notably the '01, '11, '21, '26, and '41. We want to encourage all of you to come back for Home Coming. A great deal of cooperation is necessary to put reunions over and it can't be done here at the Alumni office. It has to come from the members of the class to be a success.

We want to do all possible to stir up interest, but we can't put it over with mimeographed letters alone.

At the luncheon we had some new sidelights: a talk by Coach Dodd and Capt. Lamar Wheat, music by the Glee Club, a serenade by the band, and a drawing for the game football. The ball was won by Bill Lovell of Savannah, class of '18.

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HOMECOMING 1951 AIN and cold weather had no dampR ening effects on Homecoming 1951.

Good class reunion parties, a whopping crowd at the Alumni Association pregame luncheon, and out-of-state license tags all over the campus testified to its success.

The Yellow Jackets were held to a tie by an inspired Duke eleven, but looked good enough to receive the first bid issued by a major bowl. (See SPORTS) The reunions (See NEWS OF THE ALUMNI BY CLASSES) were spirited.

The fraternity decorations were rainsoaked by Saturday, but colorful and humorous as ever. Thousands braved the cold at watch the parade of the Ramblin' Wrecks.

At the Alumni Association luncheon Homecomers were serenaded by the Glee Club and Band, greeted by President Van Leer, and addressed by Coach Bobby Dodd and Captain Lamar Wheat, who praised each other and promised a good game.

The door prize at the luncheon was the ball used during the game. It was won by Bill Lovell, '18, of Savannah, and was sent, suitably inscribed, to him the following week.

At the annual business meeting of the Association, retiring president Oscar Davis summarized the year's activities. He presented a resolution to Jack Thiesen, and turned the reins over to Price Gilbert, Jr. Highlight of the meeting was the extemporaneous report on the Georgia Tech Research Institute, delivered by Alumni Foundation President Fuller Callaway. Changes in the by-laws of the Alumni Association approved at the meeting will allow an increase in the size of the Board of Trustees.

Jaime A. Vendrell, '39, of Buenos Aires, was recognized at the business meeting as the alumnus who had traveled the greatest distance to Homecoming.

The Homecoming Dance on Saturday night after the game was another highlight. In addition to the solemn ANAK tapping, the Homecoming decorations prize was presented to Alpha Tau Omega. The winning ramblin' wreck was entered by Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and the "gibboon" was awarded at halftime while the wreck circled the field.

Plans for Homecoming 1952 are already under way. Reunions of the classes of 1902, 1907, 1912, 1917, 1922, 1927, 1932, 1937, 1942, and 1947 will be held during the weekend. The date will be announced in a future issue of the ALUMNUS. November-December,

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l')17 football team enjoying their Reunion Party at the Ansley Park Golf Club on November second. Left to right: Joe Guyon, Albert Hill, T. W. Shaver, Judy Harlan. Homer Meaders, Pup Phillips, and at the piano Bob Lang and Bill Fincher.

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Seven of the original 12 "Insubordinate Seniors" of 1901 met at Homecoming.

They are: J. W. Moore, D. O. Dougherty, J. F. Towers, J. H. Williams, W. J. Holman, G. J. Merritt and J. P. Benjamin.

Two others were unable to attend.

School of CIVIL ENGINEERING CURRICULUM in Civil Engineering was first established at Georgia Tech in 1896. In 1899, Professor T. P. Branch, who was then assistant professor of Civil Engineering and adjunct professor of Mathematics, was made acting head of the Department. In 1901, he was made head of the Department of Civil Engineering, a position h e held until his death on May 20, 1923. On that date Professor F. C. Snow was made head of the Department. Professor Snow came to Tech J a n u a r y 1, 1920, and continued as head until March 1, 1945, the date of his death. For four months until July 1, 1945, Professor J. M. Smith was acting head, until the arrival of Professor T. H. Evans, who was then named director. Professor Evans left Georgia Tech July 1, 1949 to become Dean of Engineering at Colorado A & M. Professor Smith again became acting director until Sept. 1, 1950, when Robert E. Stiemke became director of the School of Civil Engineering.

The staff is now composed primarily of men who have been at Georgia Tech a relatively short time. The oldest staff member, from point of service, is Mr. James H. Lucas, associate professor of Civil Engineering, who has received three degrees from Georgia Tech â&#x20AC;&#x201D; B.S. in M.E. 1915, B.S. in C.E. 1921, and M.S. in C.E. 1929. Professor Lucas began his teaching career here in the fall of 1919, and has been on the staff ever since.

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R. W. Carter of the V. S. Geological Survey, Robert E. Stiemke, Director of the School of Civil Engineering, and Prof. Carl E. Kindsvater study a problem in Tech's fluid flow laboratory.

Professor R. P. (Rip) Black came to Georgia Tech in 1924 and retired in J u n e 1951.

Through the efforts of Mr. C. L. Emerson, vice president, and others connected with the school, a considerable amount of money was made available to the School of Civil Engineering by the Georgia Tech Alumni Foundation for the establishment of a "fluid flow laboratory." At the present time these funds and others have been used for the construction and equipping of one of the most versatile and up-to-date hydraulics laboratories in the country.

Within the past five years a completely equipped soil mechanics laboratory has been provided, opening a whole new field in Civil Engineering. The sanitary engineering laboratory was moved last year to more spacious quarters provided in the Engineering Experiment Station.

The highway and materials laboratory is the project which at present is occupying the attention of the staff. It is planned to reconstruct that laboratory completely.

Because the fund of knowledge in the field of Civil Engineering has expanded so rapidly, it was considered necessary to make some rather drastic changes in the curriculum. A Curriculum Committee, working all last year, succeeded in strengthening it substantially. Many of the existing courses were brought up-to-date, expanded where possible, and streamlined where

necessary. More time has been provided for study in transportation engineering and soil mechanics. New courses in hydrology and civil engineering practices were added. Courses in thermodynamics and electrical engineering were revised to be especially adapted for Civil Engineering students. Groups of selected undergraduate electives and graduate courses are offered in each of the fields of Civil Engineering. These fields include: construction, hydraulic engineering, municipal engineering and management, sanitary engineering, soil mechanics, structural engineering, surveying and mapping, and transportation.

There is but one undergraduate option in Civil Engineering, it being the Sanitary Engineering option. Students pursuing it are required to take additional work in water purification and treatment, sewage and industrial wastes treatment, and courses in Public Health such as bacteriology, sanitary chemistry, biology, and municipal and rural sanitation. It is necessary to maintain this option to make graduate study in that particular field more profitable.

The option has been considerably strengthened this year by the addition of three new courses.

Georgia Tech is proud of its Civil Engineering alumni, and of its present School of Civil Engineering.

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CAMPUSONALITIES GEORGE GRIFFIN, AGELESS, TIRELESS FRIEND OF STUDENT AND ALUMNUS EORGIA TECH has been fortunate in many respects. There have been, and are, fine teachers and leaders here.

Our physical plant has been greatly improved and is getting bigger and better. It would seem that we have a school with a mind, a heart, and a body. We think that if it is possible for such a school to have a soul, George Griffin is the soul of Georgia Tech.

There are few men with so many admirable characteristics. He is one of the most likable men ever to walk on our campus. Griffin's great and sincere love of people, his unfailing sense of humor, and his ability to deal with others have made him Tech's best known personality.

"Let George do it" applies at Tech most accurately and, what's more, George always does it, no matter how difficult or complicated the job. Representing the school in dealing with students, he has never made a decision that was not accepted as fair â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a remarkable record.

His understanding has made him the counselor and friend of thousands of Tech students and alumni. The question most asked of Tech alumni representatives is, "How's George Griffin?" He knows more Tech alumni than any two people, and knows their address, what job they hold and how many children they have.

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Entering Tech in 1914 with the last sub-freshman class, he graduated in 1922. The time lapse is accounted for in two ways â&#x20AC;&#x201D; World War I, in which he served as an Ensign, and his now legendary difficulty with chemistry.

As a student he participated in track and football, and in 1920 joined the coaching staff. He is a member of ANAK, Omicron Delta Kappa, Pi Kappa Phi, Koseme, and a charter member and president of the Sackbrain Club.

In 1926 Griffin became athletic director and teacher at McCallie, a preparatory school in Chattanooga, remaining there until 1930. Upon his return to Tech he served as track coach, an assistant in football, associate dean of students, placement officer, and faculty member.

In 1923, Griffin was married to Miss Eugenia Johnston.

Their two sons, Clayton Houstoun Griffin and Randolph Page Griffin, are alumni, and both are on active duty with the Navy in foreign waters.

He remained active in the Naval Reserve after World War I, and during the second War he served at Tech and in the Pacific. He now holds the rank of Captain. He has been Dean of Students at Tech since 1946.

He would be the first to deny it, but George Griffin is indispensable to Georgia Tech, past, present, and future.

WE SALUTE To our 1951 team goes this issue's salute.

The pre-season dopesters placed them among the second-raters in the SEC. Their success has been due to many factors, the greatest of which was team spirit. The sophomores, up from last year's powerful Baby Jackets, have made themselves quite useful. Great improvement in the play of the letter men from last year's squad has been evident from the beginning of the season.

The coaches have done a splendid job. A varied attack and one of the nation's finest defenses have combined to make victories over strong opponents.

Not until the fourth game of the season did the gambling set take notice of Tech's power. Since then they have consistently named Tech the favorite.

The future is just plain rosy. Only ten of this year's squad are seniors (Crawford, Snyder, Wheat, Beck, Williams, Maloof, Miller, Ferris, Spears and Sheffer.) Sixteen are juniors, twentythree are sophomores, and eight are freshmen.

A high compliment to the team was the invitation to the Orange Bowl, the first major bowl bid extended this year.

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The Orange Bowl Committee saw the 14-14 tie with Duke and issued their bid on Monday following the game. At the time there were four games remaining on the Jacket schedule: V.M.I., Alabama, Davidson, and Georgia.

Front row, left to right: Darrell Crawford QB, Jack Patterson HB, Art Ross FB, Ed Carithers G, Hugh Hardison G, Leon Hardeman HB, Lamar

Brannon HB, Sid Williams E, Bob Sherman T, Joe Salome QB. Third row: Ray Beck G, Bill Banks G, Frank Webster E, Cecil Trainer E, Clyde Young FB, Harry Goss C, George Maloof HB, Skin Edge QB, Roger Frey T, Alex Hunt C, Mike Austin E, John Vines G, Powell Sheffer HB. Fourth row: Pete Ferris E, Milford Bennett C, Larry Morris FB, Frank

THE 1951 GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL TEAM-THEY CAME FROM PRESEASON OBLIVION TO JOIN THE RANKS OF THE GREAT-NOW THEY'RE BOWL-BOUND Wheat, Captain, T, Harry Wright HB, Dick Goudy HB, Pepper Rodgers QB, Chappell Rhino HB, Jakie Rudolph HB.

Givens T, Pig Campbell G, Bill Thaden T, Sam Hensley E, Matt Lyons G, Ed Gossage T, Ted Shuler G.

Second row: Dick Inman C, Peden Templeton HB, Orville Vereen G, Bobby Moorehead HB, Glenn Turner FB, Bill Teas HB, Dick Pretz HB, Bob Robinson QB, Johnny Hicks HB, Charlie

Fifth row: John Weathers T, George Morris C, Hal Miller T, Lum Snyder T, Dave Davis E, Buck Martin E, Henry Hair E, Pete Brown C, Archie Griffin E, and Jeff Knox E. THE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

on the hill...

OMEONE, unmindful of his fellow stuS dents' morale, made off last month with the glass leg used in one of the College Inn's display cases to aid the sale of Georgia Tech garters. R. B. Logan, manager of the Inn, was ready, however, to forgive and forget all, and offered a reward of one pair of garters to the one who "found" the object of the theft. As the Technique pointed out, "The student who walked off with the leg probably has not considered the fact that he is depriving some thirtyfour hundred Tech men of an earlymorning glimpse of femininity before they attack their daily grind on the hill."

• The Sigma Nus held a formal dedication of their new house recently. The house is located on a lot facing the tennis courts in Peters Park, and is adjacent to the Beta Theta Pi house. Its architectural style is predominantly modern and the principal building materials are brick and glass.

The corner of Fourth Street and Techwood is the site for the new Sigma Chi house. The ground has been broken, and the brothers are hoping to be able to take possession by March. George Foote, '41, the architect, describes the house as "contemporary" rather than "modern," and says the interior is to be centered around a large balcony library.

The Kappa Sigs also have a house under construction at the corner of Sixth and Fowler Streets on what is to be the future fraternity row. The new Express Highway forced them out of their old house, and at the present time they have rented the entire basement of the Harrison dormitory and are living there. Theirs is to be another fine example of modern architecture, and the special feature will be a room away from the street opening onto a terrace.

Wheat are those who were newly added to the solemn circle.

• Dean R. L. Sweigert has been reappointed to serve as the Georgia Tech representative on the Council of the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies.

Dr. Robert Scharf, social sciences, was a participant in the seminar on U. S. foreign policy, which was held at Grove Park Inn, Asheville, N. C , in the early fall. Dr. A. J. Walker, English, attended the English Institute at Columbia University in September.

• Frank Lloyd Wright, world famous modern architect, visited the campus Oct. 22 and 23 and gave a lecture in the school's auditorium-gymnasium. Winner of the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal for achievement in 1950, Mr. Wright has recently returned from Florence, Italy, where an exhibit of his work has been on display. Along with his wife, he was honoree at a reception given by the Georgia Chapters of the American Institute of Architects at the Piedmont Driving Club. In addition, the students of the Architectural Society enteitained the couple with a picnic.

Dr. M. R. Carstens, civil engineering; Richard H. Leach, social sciences; Jakob Mandelker, engineering drawing and mechanics, and Joseph V. Vidosic, mechanical engineering, were recently awarded research grants by the University Center in Georgia.

• President Blake R. Van Leer officiated at the traditional ANAK tapping ceremony at the annual Homecoming Dance in November. Lewis Mark Levenson, William E. Dean, Archie Leroy Clemens, A. Roland Holt, and Lamar

• The Alpha Chi Chapter of Phi Lambda Upsilon, honorary chemical society, was installed on the campus on Oct. 26. Thirty-six members of the faculty and student body formed the charter membership.

During the summer a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Hendricks, and a daughter was also born to Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm McAfee. Both Mr. Hendricks and Mr. McAfee are members of the faculty in the Social Science department.

Frank Lloyd Wright is greeted

by Tech dignitaries on his recent visit to the campus. Left to right, Paul M. Hefjernan, Dean of Faculties Lloyd Chapin.

Frank Lloyd Wright, and Professor Harold K. Bush-Brown.

MINUTES OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Georgia Tech National Alumni Association — Nov. 2, 1951 Textile Auditorium — Georgia Tech The meeting was called to order by past-president Oscar G. Davis at 5:15 P.M. Members of the Board of Trustees of the Alumni Association and the Alumni Foundation were introduced by Mr. Davis, then he asked others present to stand and introduce themselves. There were 33 present in all. J. A. Vendrell, '39, was present from Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was recognized as having come the longest distance for Home Coming.

Mr. Davis briefly reviewed the aims and accomplishments of the past year, covering such subjects as maintaining of records on alumni, the campus movie made last year, alumni clubs, changes in the Association Charter and By-laws, success of the Alexander Memorial Campaign, Senior Reception, Home Coming, alumni placement, the closer cooperation between the alumni, school officials, and students, and the results of the Roll Call.

Former Treasurer Yates gave the Treasurer's report which was approved unanimously on motion.

Brian S. Brown, Manager of Alumni Activities, gave a brief report of the number of alumni club meetings and the installation of a biographical record section.

R. J. Thiesen, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Foundation, gave a report on aid received by G e o r g i a T e c h through the Foundation.

Fuller Callaway, Jr., gave a talk on the Experiment Station in which he touched on the method of operation and the increased budget. The rapid growth of Research and its advantages to the Institution and to those with research Droblems was brought out.

A resolution adopted by the Georgia Tech N a t i o n a l A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n Board at its J a n u a r y 10, 1951, meeting was presented to Mr. R. J. Thiesen.

Mr. Oscar Davis introduced the new president, Price Gilbert, Jr., who made a brief talk about the activities of Home Coming to take place Saturday, November 3. Mr. Gilbert also stated that every effort was going to be made to strengthen the position of the Alumni Association, especially to increase the number participating in the Alumni Roll Call.

Roane Beard, Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association, gave a report on the status of the Fifth Roll Call which is now under way.

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Jaime Vendrell, '39, of Bumos Aires, Argentina, is welcomed by Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary. Mr. Vendrell was the alumnus coming the greatest distance to Homecoming.

J. A. "Diddy" Murray. '31, requested that an acknowledgment of the contribution to Tech by Mr. Rhodes Perdue, '21, recently deceased, be made in the form of a resolution by the Alumni Association Board of Trustees.

Mr. Murray further suggested that an Atlanta Alumni Club be formed and stated that he would be willing to work toward its organization. Mr. Gilbert gave every assurance that the formation of such club would get every consideration.

Amendments to the by-laws, which had been adopted at the Annual Business meeting of the Association on September 26, 1947, were briefly discussed. Mimeographed copies of the present by-laws and the proposed changes had been passed to all those present at the meeting. The proposed changes had previously been approved by the Association Board of Trustees.

The purpose of the amendments was principally to clear up the by-laws so that they complied with the Charter of the Association and to correct errors in wording, etc. Major changes were as follows: 1. Establishing the purpose and objectives of the Association so as to delete all reference to social activities.

2. Changing the procedure for signing checks to facilitate convenience.

3. Allowing more leeway in setting the Annual Business Meeting, provided notice is put in the ALUMNUS at least

10 days prior to such meeting.

4. Allowing an increase in the size of the Board of Trustees up to 19 appointed members, who are appointed by the president for one year.

5. Regarding clubs — Delete part which states that "and this Association shall hold all clubs responsible for the collection from their members of any dues or other monies for this Association."

6. Regarding dues — Delete entire Article Eleven and substitute "The annual dues shall be determined by the Board of Trustees and said dues shall include a subscription to the Georgia

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On motion, the following resolution was unanimously passed: "That all amendments proposed on the mimeographed sheets be adopted."

Henry O. Ward, '42, suggested that class representatives be used in raising money through the Annual Alumni Roll Call.

R. P. Williams, '31, stated that Alumni clubs are getting much greater help from the Alumni office. He further stated that the idea of having a film of the campus is a fine idea and suggested that a trailer be put on it, stating that the growth of Georgia Tech is in large measure due to the help received through the Roll Call.

Meeting adjourned at 6:15 P. M. Respectfully submitted, W. ROANE BEARD, Executive Secretary THE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

WE APOLOGIZE

BOB THARPE AIDS COACHING STAFF Bob Tharpe, '34, former Tech tackle, is now assistant line coach, working principally with the "Red Shirts" and freshmen teams.

Bob is now a member of the Georgia Tech Athletic Board as one of the three alumni representatives. He formerly was a member of the Alumni Association Board of Trustees. His business partner is J. L. "Duck" Brooks, former guard on the Tech team.

Since he broke his leg last year officiating in the Kentucky-Ole Miss game, Bob just had to have some connection with Athletics, so he volunteered his services to Coach Dodd and has been assisting each afternoon on Rose Bowl Field. Judging from the performance of both the freshman and "B" teams, he has done a fine job.

FOOTBALL PICTURES Thanks to Messrs. McPhaul and Cannon two of the missing football team photos have been obtained. The 1902 picture, sent in by Mr. Cannon, caused considerable comment at the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1901. Still missing are the following: 1892, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899. 1900, 1901, 1923, 1927, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937, and 1938. We urge that you send pictures to George Griffin, Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Ga. If you cannot present the picture, a loan will be appreciated so that copies can be made. Due credit will be given donors. Pictures will be hung in the A l e x a n d e r Memorial Building.

ATTENTION NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY ALUMNI Georgia Tech Night will be celebrated during the Christmas holidays at FRANK DAILEY'S MEADOWBROOK Saturday night, December 22, 1951 featuring Ralph Flanagan's Orchestra All Tech men in the New York and Jersey area are encouraged to attend on this night. Here's how you get there: When using the George Washington Bridge follow Route 6 to Route 23, turn left under bridge. When using Lincoln Tunnel follow Route 3 to S3 to Route 6, to Route 23, turn left under bridge.

When using Holland Tunnel take Belleville Turnpike to Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield, proceed on Bloomfield Avenue through Glen Ridge and Montclair to Route 23, turn right on Route 23.

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1951

RHODES PERDUE '21

RHODES PERDUE, FORMER ALUMNI PRESIDENT DIES Albert Rhodes Perdue, 52, president of Rhodes, Inc., one of the South's leading furniture chains, died Monday, October 8, of a heart attack.

Born in Atlanta, Mr. Perdue was the son of the late John Albert Perdue and Mrs. L. O. Bricker. Mr. Perdue attended schools in Atlanta, the Fleet School in Flat Rock, N. C , Washington and Lee, and Georgia Tech, Class of 1921.

He left Tech to enter World War I in 1917. When he returned, he joined his grandfather, A. G. Rhodes, in business. In 1875. Mr. Rhodes had founded a furniture company which was to become one of the largest chains in the south.

Upon the death of Mr. A. G. Rhodes in 1928, Mr. Joseph D. Rhodes, a great supporter of Tech athletics, succeeded to the presidency of the business. Mr. Joe Rhodes died in 1932 and was succeeded by Rhodes Perdue. At that time there were 17 stores. There are now 55, in nine southeastern states.

Active in business and civic affairs, Mr. Perdue was at one time president of the Georgia Tech National Alumni Association. He was a member of the Capital City Club, the Piedmont Driving Club and the SAE fraternity. His business interests were many and varied.

Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Janet Lewis, of Greenville, S. C ; a son, Rhodes Lewis Perdue; a daughter, Miss Jan Perdue; his mother, Mrs. L. O. Bricker, of Atlanta; a sister, Mrs. Duncan Owens, of Warren ton, Va.; and a half-brother, Eugene L. Pearce, Jr., Atlanta.

When it was announced that Tech had received the Orange Bowl bid, your Alumni Secretary thought it would be a good idea to let the contributing alumni know the cost of the ticket, who to send your check to, and what the deadline was.

As many of you have found ouv 10,000 tickets did not begin to fill the tremendous number of requests received. Neither the Georgia Tech Atb letic A s s o c i a t i o n nor your Alumni Secretary had any idea that the flood of orders would be anywhere near as great as it was. It has been necessary for the Athletic Association to return about half of the checks received. It is a shame that all who wish cannot see the Orange Bowl Game.

The letter mailed to you was considered to be a service to those of you who were interested in going to the game, but instead it seems to have created a wish for something that could not be fulfilled. For getting up your hopes without fulfilling them, we sincerely apologize.

1914 SUB-FRESHMEN The next annual meeting of the last sub-freshman class will be held in January. Members will be notified of the date and place well in advance.

Members are urged to send their contributions to the scholarship fund to Paul Prather, Jasper, Georgia.

DR. BRITTAIN CELEBRATES EIGHTY-SIXTH BIRTHDAY On November 11, Dr. Marion Luther Brittain, President Emeritus, celebrated his eighty-sixth birthday. A Kentucky ham, gift of an alumnus, was baked for the occasion.

As young as ever in spirit, Dr. Brittain still works several hours each day in his office. He continues to teach the Men's Bible Class of the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.

1910-1920 FOOTBALL REUNION PLANNED In the fall of 1952 there will be a reunion of all football teams for the years 1910-1920. The exact date has yet to be selected, but when that is done all the members of these squads will be notified. Tentative plans call for a dinner party before one of the home games. The members will also get together at the game.

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1951 FOOTBALL SCORES Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Nov. 17 Nov. 24 Dec. 1

SMU Florida Kentucky LSU Auburn Vanderbilt Duke VMI Alabama Davidson Georgia

Tech 21 27 13 25 27 8 14 34 27 34 48

Op 7 0 7 7 7 7 14 7 7 7 6

TECH BLANKS FLORIDA, 27-0 Tech's ability to convert the breaks of the game gave them an early score against the Gators and the defensive team played an inspired game all the

way to defeat Florida before 39,000 fans in Gainesville.

Larry Morris, freshman linebacker, recovered a fumble on Florida's 13 yard line. The second play brought a pass from Crawford to end Martin in the end zone after a little over one minute of play. Turner converted and Tech led 7-0. The remainder of the first half found Tech turning back Florida within the shadow of the Tech goal by fine defensive effort. In the third quarter, Tech drove 58 yards with Johnny Hicks going over from two yards out. In the fourth, Bob Sherman, sophomore tackle, blocked a punt, which was recovered on the Florida 4.

On second down George Maloof ran it over. Turner kicked his third conversion. Late in the fourth period Pepper Rodgers quarterbacked the team for 63 yards and a TD, featuring a 46-yard gallop by Art Ross, Orlando boy, who also carried it over on a three-yard plunge.

Tech

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Fla.

12 121 87 14 8 1 42 3 64

First Downs Yards Rushing Yards Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized

10 83 113 24 9 1 30 4 29

TECH TRIMS KENTUCKY, 13-7 The Yellow Jackets made it three straight by overcoming a one point deficit in the fourth quarter and beating a determined and improved Kentucky team.

The Wildcats took the opening kickoff and marched straight down the field to score. The extra point was good and Kentucky led 7-0 after only 3 minutes and 42 seconds. Tech went to work and threw a terrific defense that stopped the Kentucky scoring right there.

In the- third period, halfback Johnny Hicks broke off tackle and raced 68 yards to the Kentucky 5 yard line.

Glenn Turner bucked over on second down; then missed the extra point, leaving Tech behind 6-7.

As the play reached a feverish pitch, Kentucky decided to gamble on making first down when they had a fourth and 3. They didn't want Tech to have the ball; but the play backfired and Tech took over on Kentucky's 35 yard line.

Aided by a penalty and a 17-yard pass to end Pete Ferris, Crawford sneaked over from the 1 yard line, Turner converted and Tech was in front to stay 13-7.

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halfback, of Lafayette, Ga., carries against Ed Gossage, also a sophomore, of ISashvillp,

Duke beTennessee.

Tech's win was a team effort. Ray Beck at guard and the two Morris boys, George and Larry, at backer-up stood out on defense. Crawford looked every bit as good as the great Babe Parilli on offense. Johnny Hicks was leading rushing man for Tech with 74 yards in eight carries.

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Tech

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First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized

140 127 20 7 1

39.9 1 20

Kentucky 13 183 88 17 9 2

44.5 1 138

TECH "BEES' BEAT MIAMI B's The Red Shirts comprised of freshmen and "B" team trimmed the Miami (Fla.) reserves in Griffin before a charity crowd Saturday night, Oct. 20.

Bill Teas started things off with an 80-yard punt return aided by fine downfield blocking. The running attack went into high gear as George Humphreys and Linwood Roberts made it across the double stripes in the second quarter.

The Techs led at halftime 18-0.

Miami's quarterback pitched a beauty for 50 yards in the third period. Then Tech retaliated with a 40-yard pass to midfield from Shamburger to Hall; followed by a 50-yard run by Spratte.

The Hurricanes hurried back for one last score late in the fourth period.

TECH 25, LSU 7 The Yellow Jackets got off with a left-footed start against the Bayou Bengals of LSU early in the game. Safetym a n Rhino fumbled a high punt which LSU's fine end Virgets recovered on the four yard line. It took only one play for the Bengals to ram it over. They converted and led 7-0.

Following a partially blocked punt

by Ray Beck, the Jackets swapped left tackle Lum Snyder with an end and hit him with a pass good for 22 yards to the LSU 28. Leon Hardeman got 3 to the 25, then exploded all the way to the end zone for a touchdown. Turner missed the conversion, Tech was behind 6-7.

George Morris intercepted a pass and was downed at the Tech 45. Turner made 26 through the middle. Crawford passed to Davis to the nine, LSU held and on fourth down, Rodgers kicked a field goal from the 16 yard line to put Tech ahead 9-7.

Following a bad punt out of bounds at the LSU 37, Tech moved with Crawford completing three passes, the last to Martin good for 19 yards to the LSU 1. It took four plays, but Tech crashed through with Hardeman going over for the six-inch line on fourth down. Tech led 16-7 as the half ended.

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the third quarter, sophomore Bob Sherman blocked a punt skittered out of the end zone for pointer for Tech. Score 18-7.

Henry Stollentverck, Southern Methodist fullback, is stopped by a horde of Tech tacklers early in the game. The Yellow Jackets surprised the Mustangs 21-7 in a rainy opener.

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Hardeman returned the free kick following the safety to Tech's 45. From there Hardeman gained 5, Maloof picked up 9, then Turner made a dazzling twisting run that carried to the LSU 6. A penalty moved them back and Crawford promptly hit George Maloof in the breadbasket in the end zone for the final touchdown. Turner converted and the final score was Tech 25, LSU 7.

This is the second time in recent years that Tech has scored by every device in the game. There were three touchdowns, two extra points, one field goal and one safety. In 1949 when Tech defeated Tennessee, they did the same trick to the tune of 30-13.

Tech 13 254 116 17 11 2

38.6 3 44

The Yardstick First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized

LSU 18 125 118 21 10 3

32.3 0 50

TECH OVERCOMES "WAR EAGLE", 27-7 The story of the Tech-Auburn game of 1951 could be simply told as Crawford to Martin, TD. This is what happened on four plays during the game.

It was Darrell Crawford, senior quarterback from Kingsport, Tenn., passing to Buck Martin, junior end of Haleyville, Ala., which brought about all four Tech touchdowns, one in each quarter.

Martin set a new conference record of 202 yards for one man in one game on the receiving end of passes. Crawford's clever ball handling on three of the passes enabled Martin to get in the open without due suspicion. The third one came about more through the determination of Martin to go all the way.

He caught a short jump pass about the 30-yard line of Tech and jerked loose from one tackier and then outran a couple of others to go all the way into the end zone. The play covered 74 yards.

Auburn struck back in the fourth period with a strong running game which carried them over Tech's goal for their lone tally. Homer Williams of Auburn was hard to stop all day, but Tech held in the clutch. Tech's running game was not too sharp, but didn't need to be, as they completed 19 of 29 passes for 281 yards. Pepper Rodgers spelled Crawford, who hurt his finger in the game, and did extremely well.

He also kicked three extra points.

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Tech 12 86 281 29 19 3

42.2 2 50

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First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Penalties

12 128 72 25 10 1

33.2 2 68

TECH EDGES VANDY, 8-7 Shades of the Rose Bowl game showed up in the score as Tech squeezed by Vanderbilt in Nashville during a deluge of rain which made players and fans uncomfortable and unrecognizable for the most part. Tech hammered away at the Vandy goal continuously, but hit paydirt only in the opening minutes of the game and in the third quarter when Foster of Vandy was caught back of his goal line. Vandy scored in the closing minutes of the game on a perfect pass play from Wade to end Kirkland in the end zone. It was Vandy's only threat, but proved more than a threat as they cashed in on a Tech fumble.

Two minutes after the game got under way, Captain Lamar Wheat blocked Foster's kick, the ball skittering out of bounds on the Vandy two-yard line.

Glenn Turner scored on the first down.

Rodgers missed the extra point.

The Yellow Jackets assaulted again and again all during the game with Turner, Hardeman and Maloof doing the carrying and Crawford the quarterbacking. Each time a score seemed imminent, a fumble, interception, a penalty, or a fighting Vandy team kept them away. The statistics pretty well tell the story, except for describing the weather, which was inexcusable.

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17 201 78 11 7 1 34.7 3 85

First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Penalties

Vandy 4 73 14 7 2 0 36.3 1 66

some bearing on the game, but the principal obstacle was a fine performance by a big strong Duke team. Duke had been giving away touchdowns all season until they got to Tech; then they played flawless sound football and made it tough getting the tie. At this point Tech is still undefeated, which fact is astonishing to pie-game forecasters.

The first score was by Duke and occurred with only about a minute left in the first half. Tech had just turned back a drive by Duke and was starting to move up field, when Crawford tried a long pass which was intercepted by Grune, who ran it back all the way to the Tech 11 yard line. Barger then threw to Earon who fell into the end zone for a score. Greene kicked the extra point and Duke led at intermission 7-0. During this first half neither team seemed to be able to stop the other in mid-field. Penalties and fumbles aided in the halting.

Tech took the kickoff starting the second half and in 11 plays rolled 58 yards to cross the Duke goal, Crawford sneaking over. Rodgers kicked the important extra point to tie the score.

The drive was conducted on the ground â&#x20AC;˘with Hardeman, Turner and Maloof doing the carrying. The team and the spectators seemed to catch fire as the second half got under way and there was no denying the Tech offensive unit.

Shortly after Duke took the kickoff, Capt. Lamar Wheat blocked Red Smith's punt, which was taken in the air by Ray Beck who raced all the way into the end zone protected by three Yelow Jackets. Again Pepper Rodgers kicked the extra point. Tech led 14-7.

Tech again drove deep in Duke territory, but upon arriving at the Duke 7yard line, three successive plays lost a total of about 25 yards, then Hager intercepted a Crawford pass and behind good blocking ran it all the way to the Tech 38. Duke proved a fine team as they took the ball on five running plays and one pass to go on to score. Green kicked the extra point, making the tie, 14-14.

Tech got moving again, but old father time ran out on them with the ball on about Duke's 30 yard line.

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TECH TIES DUKE, 14-14 Playing before a horde of Home Coming Alumni, the Yellow Jackets had their usual trouble with the Blue Devils of Duke. The fact that the Orange Bowl Committee (140 strong) and representatives from the Sugar Bowl were in the stands may have had 14

16 186 72 10 5 2 40 40 2

The Yardstick First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Penalties Fumbles Lost

Duke 12 117 62 9 6 1 23.9 15 0

TECH 34, VMI 7 In spite of having just accepted an Orange Bowl bid, the Yellow Jackets defeated offensive-minded VMI 34-7 before 21,000 fans, November 10, 1951.

Tech found it hard to score while VMI had the ball, which they had most of the first half; so they called on quickscoring passes to go out ahead at the end of the first half 20-7. The first score came on a long lob from Crawford to Hicks, covering 32 yards. The second score came in the first period following a fumble; George Maloof ran it over from the six-yard line. The third score was a replica of the first except that it was the longest touchdown play made this year by Tech. Crawford threw another long looping pass to Johnny Hicks, who caught it about mid-field and outran the defense all the way.

The play covered 70 yards.

Tech took the second half kickoff and moved all the way, with Crawford going over on a Q-back sneak. After some substitutes had played most of the fourth quarter, driving to the VMI 1yard line and fumbling, VMI returned the favor and Pepper Rodgers pushed over from the one with seconds remaining the game.

This game found Tech up against a fine offensive team, whose defensive secondary allowed the Jackets to score two quick-blow scores, otherwise it might have been a different story entirely. Tech showed their merit by playing much better defensive ball in the second half. They also managed to push over a couple of scores on long drives against a team that never let up at all.

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First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized

96 236 20 10 1 42 4 19

VMI 13 127 100 25 11 0

37.7 4 60

TECH TRIMS TIDE, 27-7 Seeking revenge against a terrific lacing given last year by the Crimson Tide, the Yellow Jackets played what was probably their best game of the year so far in downing a resurging Alabama team in freezing weather 27-7.

The game was played in Birmingham Nov. 17.

The first half saw Tech with the upTHE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

per hand, but only able to score once; this on a pass from Darrell Crawford to end Jeff Knox early in the second quarter. Knox made what was probably the outstanding catch of the year, diving under Bama's Brown, turning a somersault and ending up on his back clutching the ball. The extra point was missed by Rodgers. At half, Tech led 6-0.

Tech took the second half kickoff and went 82 yards in 20 plays for a touchdown. The run featured the hard running of Hardeman, Maloof, Ruffin, Hicks and Ross, with only one short pass to Knox. Tech's offensive line did a terrific job of out-charging a good Bama line. Hardeman went over on a fake buck and pitch-out for the last two yards. Turner converted.

Ray Beck, Tech's fine guard, recovered a fumble on the Alabama 27 yard line. Crawford passed to Martin, good for 27 yards into the end zone.

Turner converted and Tech led 20-0.

Following a bad punt, Tech again took over in Alabama territory and Hardeman ran to the 15. Crawford passed again to Knox for the fourth touchdown. Turner converted for 27-0.

Tech substituted and the Tide got a break on a punt that bounced off a Tech man's leg, recovered by Bama.

Aided by a beautiful run by Hobson and a five-yard penalty, the Tide pushed over with Chiodetti running over from the one-foot line. Lutz converted. The score, 27-7.

Tech scored again on a pass from Crawford to Knox, but a penalty nullified the counter. The game ended with Chiodetti making a beautiful run which gained little yardage but covered from one sideline to the other and back again putting the ball about midfield.

From the statistics it can be seen that the Jackets pretty much dominated the play, both offense and defense. There were no evident weaknesses. If any star could be singled out, it would be Darrell Crawford, playing with a bad back or Jeff Knox who really came into his own with some mighty fine passcatching and offensive blocking.

Tech 17 216 136 20 10 2 29 2 40

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Ala.

First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Passes Attempted Passes Completed Passes Intercepted Punting Average Fumbles Lost Penalties

7 112 49 23 9 3 32.9 2 15

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TECH FROSH ALSO UNBEATEN The Baby Jackets finished their three-game season unbeaten with a 38-26 victory over Georgia. Coach Bosson's boys are a promising crowd, and many of them have already seen varsity action.

ALABAMA The baby Jackets defeated Alabama's yearlings 33-13 on Saturday, October 27, at Grant Field while the varsity was downing Vandy in Nashville.

Feature of the game was the running of backs Humphreys, Roberts and Popwell and the passing of quarterbacks Ed Hamilton and Bucky Shamburger.

The receiving of ends Griffin, Durham and Mitchell was excellent. Tech gained 141 yards by air and 214 by land. Both teams had a rather porous defense, but Tech seemed to have the better attack.

AUBURN Tech's "Baby Jackets" put on a last half spurt to outclass the freshmen in the loveliest village on Nov. 12, 1951. It was the second win against no defeats for the Tech freshmen. The score â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tech 43, Auburn 6.

Auburn scored first on a 35-yard pass and held the score close in the first half, with Tech going out 13-6 at half. Quarterbacks Bill Brigman and Ed Hamilton completed 16 of 23 passes for 286 yards and accounted for most of the damage.

Here's the way they scored: Jerry Spratte intercepted a pass and went 60 yards down the sidelines; Jimmy Morris off tackle for 19; Morris on a 3-yard buck after Brigman's 44-yard

pass to Bill Teas; George Humphreys' seven-yard drive over guard after a 33yard Brigman pass to Mitchell; a 50yard pass play, Hamilton to Aycock with lateral to Teas at the ten; a 23yard pass from Hamilton to Griffin; a Hamilton pass to Mitchell, with a lateral to Griffin from 7 yards out.

Tech 20 193 286 95

The Yardstick First Downs Net Rushing Net Passing Penalties

Auburn 10 62 102 50

GEORGIA The Bullpups took an early 14-0 lead in the Thanksgiving Day charity tilt, but the Tech freshmen had made it 20-20 by the half. Four of the Tech touchdowns came from passes by Quarterback Ed Hamilton. The game was for men only â&#x20AC;&#x201D; total penalties 211 yards. The outstanding run of the game was an 86-yard kick-off return by Bill Teas.

Tech 12 128 189 19 10 1 49.2 3 90

The Yardstick First Downs Rushing Yardage Passing Yardage Passes Attempted Passes Completed Punts Punting Average Fumbles Lost Yards Penalized

Georgia 17 282 131 23 11 1 28.1 4 121

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Members of the 1911 Class at their Homecoming Reunion. Left to right: J. G. Hazlehurst, Jack Spalding, Ed Hook, J. A. Gantt, A. M. Burt, D. C. Collier, Eugene D. Hill, D. C. Daivkins. Montgomery S. Hill, H. W. Loving, R. K. Hendee, Monie A. Ferst, and L. F. Green.

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Dr. Fred Cox, assistant director of the Engineering Experiment Station at Georgia Tech, was the main speaker when Tech men of Augusta met on Nov. 5 for dinner at The Tavern. Fortysix members of the local club were present.

Dr. Cox described the greatly expanded research program and facilities at Tech. After his speech a movie on the Tech-Kentucky game was shown.

The Georgia Tech Club of Chicago met at the Engineers' Club on Saturday, Sept. 13, for dinner. Dean Fred Ajax was the representative from the campus, and made an interesting talk on the changes that have taken place at Tech in recent years. Twenty-four of the club's members were on hand for the meeting.

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Sixty-six members of the Birmingham Club were present at the meeting Nov. 12, when Dr. Fred Cox and Coach Whack Hyder were the representatives from Georgia Tech. Dr. Cox addressed the group on the Research Station at Tech. Coach Hyder, head basketball mentor, talked about Tech's football and basketball teams.

CHARLOTTE, N. C. President Bill Terrell was host to the Charlotte Georgia Tech Alumni Club at a social hour and barbecue supper held Oct. 8. This club, one of the most active chapters, now has 96 paid-in-full members.

Roy Mundorff was there from the campus, and gave an informal talk to the group. A movie on the Tech-SMU game was shown. A discussion was held on one of the club's chief programs, interesting likely football players in Tech.

CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Louis Chambless was elected president of the Chattanooga Georgia Tech Club as a dinner meeting held Nov. 14.

He will succeed Bill Healy, former AllAmerican lineman. Tom Fuller was named vice president, Chick Williams, secretary, and Pat Ryan, treasurer. All were elected by unanimous vote of the 50 members present.

Dean Fred Ajax was the main speaker of the evening. He told the group that Georgia Tech is crusading in the Southeastern Conference for fewer athletic scholarships and for ending spring practice. He pointed out, however, that Vanderbilt is the only Big Twelve school in active support of Tech in its crusade; that what schools fear chiefly in the football upheaval almost certain to come is a financial crisis which would bring about the same results should attendance fall off at the gate.

Following Dean Ajax's talk a movie of the Tech-SMU game was shown.

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DALLAS, TEXAS Tech men of Dallas held a "pre-football-season" meeting on Sept. 10. The coming football season was discussed at length, and new officers were elected.

D. L. Echols was chosen president, to succeed Melvin Hill. E. W. Miller was elected vice president, and Jos. Boston is the new secretary-treasurer.

KNOXVILLE, TENN. On Wednesday night, November 7, 1951, the Georgia Tech Club of Knoxville held its fall meeting at Brown's Cafeteria. There were about 55 Tech men present and five visitors from other colleges or universities.

Tom Siler, UT alumnus and NewsSentinel sportswriter, gave a talk on the career of Bobby Dodd as a student under General Neyland, talked some about the possibility of resumption of the Tech-Tennessee football series, and gave some general information about football.

Dean Lloyd Chapin, Dean of Faculties at Tech, gave a very interesting talk on the development, both physical and otherwise, at Georgia Tech. He pointed out the value of an improved curriculum, the value of scholarly faculty members, and the necessity of turning out well-trained engineers. Dean Chapin emphasized the point that Tech is not a football college and stressed the importance of looking on football for what it is, not putting it above the place where it belongs. He further stated that at Tech athletics are operated in a very satisfactory manner and that no de-emphasis is needed.

Following his talk there were many questions asked and answered about personnel on the faculty, status of new construction, etc.

The Tech-Duke game was shown and narrated by Roane Beard, Alumni Secretary.

W. H. "Goat" Herndon, President, announced that the next meeting would be in January or February and that wives a n d / o r sweethearts would be invited.

MARTINSVILLE, VA. LEAKSVILLE, N. C. Members of the Blue Ridge Georgia Tech Club gathered on August 25 for a picnic. The annual outing proved a big success, according to reports from that section.

MEMPHIS, TENN. The King Cotton Hotel was the meeting place when the Georgia Tech Alumni Club of Memphis held an informal gathering on Sept. 14. Dean Fred Ajax was the speaker, and about sixty were there to hear him talk about recent developments at Tech. A movie on the 1950 Tech-Georgia game was shown.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y. The Schenectady Club held their summer party at the University Club on August 27. The Georgia Tech alumni, their wives and dates made use of the Club's pool, and later in the evening, a buffet supper was served.

SHREVEPORT, LA. October 7 the Shreveport Times labeled the Jackets "Bulldogs" in writing about their victory over Kentucky. The results â&#x20AC;&#x201D; well, we quote Sports Editor Jack Fisher's Column of Oct. 10.

"Apologia (In Big Type) "Comes the time in every sports ed's career when he must hang his noggin in shame. This week the magnitude of our chagrin is beyond description.

Briefly, we have flubbed, and the following telegram will say why: " 'Headline page 42 Sunday Times erroneously labels the Georgia Tech "Yellow Jackets" as "Bulldogs" in win over Kentucky. Obviously your staff has confused Georgia Institute of Technology with the small college at Athens called University of Georgia. This is comparable to referring to LSU as the "Green Wave." The 60 Rambling Wrecks in Shreveport area would appreciate published correction and apology. " 'M. A. Hudson, Shreveport Georgia Tech Alumni Club.'

"You have your apology, suh. And just to make it official, Times Sports is gonna make it up in the only way we know how. For the rest of the season, Tech football scores will be listed in twice as large type as anybody else's.

"When we apologize, we do it big.

Wait and see."

WASHINGTON, D. C. The Washington Chapter of Georgia Tech Alumni held a dinner-dance on Friday, Oct. 26, in Washington, at the Officers' Mess, Naval Gun Factory.

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50th REUNION Nine members of the '01 Class r e turned for their 50th Reunion. This class, made up of the "insubordinate seniors," actually was not graduated until the fall of '01. Capt. Lyrnan Hall, thinking the class had conspired to overstay their Christmas holiday, forced them to return and answer roll call for 30 days in the fall before they could get a diploma.

Those who returned for the reunion are: J. W. Moore, College Park, Ga.; W. J. Holman, Paris, Tenn.; Joseph S. Waterman, Miami Beach, Fla.; George Merritt, Ridgewood, N. J.; Julian Benjamin, Jacksonville, Fla.; D. O. Dougherty, Atlanta, Ga.; J. Fulton Towers, New York City; J. Howard Williams, Providence, R. I.; and Rye Ferris, Atlanta, Ga. Strother C. Fleming, '01, died at his Atlanta residence Sept. 27 following a long illness. Mr. Fleming, a native of Albany, had been connected with the insurance business 36 years until his retirement four years ago. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma Stanley Fleming, and a son, Strother C. Fleming, Jr., of Atlanta.

Albert Olin Dayton, '03, retired electrical engineer, died in St. Petersburg, Fla., on July 14. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Katie Lucia Beyer, a daughter, a son, and three brothers.

IHZONI Jacob A. Blanton, '08, a resident of Brunswick and St. Simons Island practically all of his life, died Sept: 25 at the Emory University Hospital. In bad health for some weeks, he had been taken to Emory for special treatment at the time of his death. Mr. Blanton was a well-known and popular figure on the Island, where he was stationed first with the U. S. Engineers and later with the State Highway Department.

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Dr. Joseph D. Osborne, '08, died Oct. 25 in an Atlanta hospital. A graduate of the Atlanta-Southern Dental College, Dr. Osborne was a member of the Fifth District Dental Society, Academy of International Dentists, and a life member of the Georgia Dental Association.

He is survived by his wife, the former Jennie Dick Harris, and a brother, Dr. Elton Osborne, of Savannah.

40th REUNION The '11 Class held their Reunion Party at the New Standard Club, following the Homecoming Game. Those attending from out of town were: William M. Robinson, Jr., Quincy, Fla.; Harry Loving, Charlotte, N. C ; Jack Spaulding, Greenville, S. C ; Durward Collier, Barnesville, Ga.; W. H. Goodloe, Jacksonville, Fla.; Montgomery Hill and A. Moody Burt, both of Greensboro, N. C ; Eugene D. Hill, Louisville, Ky.; John G. Hazlehurst, McDonough, Ga.; D. C. Dawkins, Jacksonville, Fla. From Atlanta, Monie A. Ferst, Claibourne Glover, R. W. Neel, J. A. Gantt, L. F. Green, R. K. Hendee, Ed B. Hook, Bartis E. Goodman, Ernest D. Ivey.

35th REUNION The President's Room of the Capital City Club was the scene of the Reunion Party held by the '16 Class following the Tech-Duke game. Those who were there from out of town were: J. Cantey Alexander, Spartanburg, S. C ; Louis Aichel, Jacksonville, Fla.; William L. Manning, Charlotte, N. C ; A. J. Rountree, Lake City, Fla.; W. G. Thomas, Charlotte, N. C ; Albert P. Woodward, Tallahassee, Fla.; Arthur L. Williams, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and from Atlanta: Judge Frank A. Hooper, Paul E. Beard, Paul R. Yopp, and A. C. Keiser.

Robert Clyde Jordan, Jr., '16, died on July 26. In the insurance business for many years, Mr. Jordan was living in Shreveport, La., at the time of his death. He served as a Colonel with the War Department General Staff during

the War, and held the Legion of Merit award.

TEAM REUNION Members of the 1917 football team held a reunion party at the Ansley Park Golf Club on the Friday of Homecoming weekend. Prominent among the returning grid stars was Joe Guyon, of Harrah, Okla. Six Carpenter, captain of the team, was unable to come, but was sent a telegram from the party wishing "best of everything to Big Six, Tech's greatest captain, from all his friends."

Among those present were Albert B. Hill, Louisville, Ky.; T. W. Shaver, Gadsden, Ala.; Homer F. Meadows, Sr., Swainsboro, Ga.; Judy Harlon, Decatur, Ga.; Buck Flowers, Birmingham, Ala.; Dewey D. Scarboro, Decatur, Ga.; J. P. Baskin, Rome, Ga. And those from Atlanta: Ed Danforth, Pup Phillips, R. M. Lang, John Rogers, Alton R. Colcord, James S. Floyd, C. D. LeBey, W. E. Fincher, Robert Bell, Oscar G. Davis, Henry G. Granger, George C. Griffin, and Coach Frank Broyles.

L. R. Brumby, '20, vice president of Bibb Manufacturing Co., of Macon, was reelected president of the Textile Education Foundation, Inc., at a recent meeting held at Georgia Tech.

Col. Alan D. Whittaker, '20, U.S.A., retired, died Oct. 8 in Pasadena, Calif., of injuries received when struck by an automobile. Formerly professor of military science and tactics at the University of San Francisco, he continued with the school as professor of mathematics after his retirement from military service. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Alan D. Whittaker, and two brothers, William and Carter Whittaker, all of Atlanta.

30th REUNION The Atlanta alumni of the '21 Class were hosts to the out of town Ramblin' Recks of '21 at a supper party held at the home of Jimmie Johnston on 25th Street in Atlanta. The party was held right after the Tech-Duke game.

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Capt. George A. Shealy, '25, of Delta Air Lines, recently completed 25 years of flying with 3,000,000 miles at the controls, but with no thought of retiring. He is one of the few pilots in this country ever to achieve that amount of flying time.

25th REUNION Saturday night, Nov. 3, the Class of '26 held their reunion party at the American Legion Post No. 72. Those on hand from out of town were: G. H. "Ham" Traylor, Maryville, Tenn.; Frank E. Veltre, Birmingham, Ala.; Selman T. Franklin, C h a t t a n o o g a , Tenn.; L. A. Staples, Alexandria, La.; T. B. Ford, Jr., Stamford, Conn.; J. Ridley Reynolds, Rome, Ga.; G. B. Sessions, Newberry, S. C ; R. Dudley Hayes, Tampa, Fla.; John C. Hall, Birmingham, Ala.; Harry H. Purvis, Cornelia, Ga.; Charles B. Walker, Chattanooga, Tenn.; E. O. Jenkins, Greensboro, N. C ; George R. Terry, Savannah, Ga.; Frank E. Cater, Chattanooga, Tenn.; E. R. Culbertson, Albany, Ga.; M. P. Dean, Butler, Ga.; A. F. MacDougald, Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Atlantans attending were: James E. Carlton, John L. Underwood, T. Clinton Huguley, O. E. Williams, E. L. Gunn, Jr., Joe Bernath, Frank H. Griggs, Hoyt C. Phillips, George L. Word, Jr., Ernest L. Miller, I. L. Partee, and Mobley Sheppard.

MARRIED: William Lehman Gordy, '26, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Miss Helene Latzko, of Shreveport, La., on Nov. 1 at the First Methodist Church in Santa Barbara, Calif. Mr. Gordy is district sales manager for the Retail Credit Company.

A memorial anniversary service for the late Carter Tate Barron, '27, was held on Sunday, Nov. 18, by the Rector and Vestry of All Saints Episcopal Church and the Variety Club of Washington, Tent II, at All Saints Episcopal Church Number Three, Chevy Chase Circle, Washington, D. C. Barron, one of Tech's football immortals, was national chairman of the Alexander Memorial Campaign at the time of his death. The Carter T. Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park, Washington, D. C , was recently named in his honor by President Truman.

Louis D. deLoach, '27, vice president and general manager of Glendale Mills, Inc., has been promoted to executive vice president. The company has weaving plants at Douglasville, Ga., and Glendale, S. C. 18

Count D. Gibson, '27. St. Simons Island, Ga., is serving as a member of the Extension Committee of Rotary International.

with a party held at American Legion Post No. 72. Class members attending from out of town were: L. E. Justice, Fitzgerald, Ga.; V. H. Hoagland, Canton, Ga.; W. O. Bell, Jackson, Ga.; Ira K. Weil, Montgomery, Ala.; W. Preston Barber, Cleveland, N. C ; D. Millichamp, Albany, Ga.; L. Carl Smith, Birmingham, Ala.; Elbert B. Morgan, Rome, Ga.; C. E. Stephenson, WinstonSalem, N. C ; W. T. Lyford, Marianna, Fla. The Atlanta Tech men there were: John T. Phillips, James L. Russ, Tom G. Jones, Paul Dorn, A. G. Kennedy, and John M. Wilkerson.

Lewis L. Barnes, '32, has been made president of Carrier Atlanta Corp. A native Atlantan, Mr. Barnes has been associated with Carrier since graduation.

LLEWELLYN W. PITTS '27 Llewellyn W. Pitts, '27. a member of the firm Stone and Pitts, Architects, Beaumont, Texas, recently won First Honor Award in industrial buildings classification from the American Institute of Architects in their 1951 competition. His winning design was the CocaCola Bottling Plant in Houston, Texas.

The State Department and the American Institute of Architects requested permission to exhibit photographs and drawings of this building at an exhibit of distinguished contemporary American buildings at the Hanover, Germany Building Exposition last summer.

Wayne J. Holman, Jr., '28, has been elected a director of Johnson & Johnson, manufacturer of surgical dressings.

Mr. Holman, president of Chicopee Mills, Inc., New York, N. Y., represented Georgia Tech recently at the inauguration of Dr. Jess Harrison Davis as president of Stevens Institute of Technology at Hoboken, N. J.

Ward Grantham, '30, has been elected vice president and general manager of The Gamewell Co., and is now located at their general offices in Newton Upper Falls, Mass. Also serving with the company are R. S. "Dolph" Oliver, '23, and J. S. McGehee, '33, Southeastern manager.

20th REUNION Members of '31 Class celebrated their 20th Reunion Homecoming Weekend

Capt. Harris C. Crowell, '32 has been awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in Korea. He is now attending Intelligence School at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Capt. James P. Hammond, '32, has arrived on Heidelberg Military Post in the U. S. Zone of Germany. He is motor officer in charge of one of the several transportation pools which provide motor transportation to staff sections throughout the post. Mrs. Hammond is with her parents in Milledgeville, Ga. Stephen R. May, '32, has been named manager of the Atlanta office of the Tom O'Ryan Advertising Co. Guy H. Wells, '38, will serve the Atlanta office as account executive.

BORN: To James A. Brigman, '34, and Mrs. Brigman, a son, James Andrew, Jr., on Oct. 18, at the Good Samaritan Hospital, in Corvallis, Oregon.

BORN: To William H. Glenn, Jr., '35, and Mrs. Glenn, a son, William H. Ill, Oct. 16, at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta.

Haran W. Bullard, ME '36, recently delivered an address on reinforcing concrete bar quality and design at the Regional Technical meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute in Birmingham.

Promoted to full Colonel, U. S. Marine Corps, in Oct. 1951 on the same orders were Richard A. Beard, Jr., and Lawrence C. Hayes. Colonel Beard is THE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

now stationed at the Naval Air Station in Minneapolis, Minn., and Colonel Hays is stationed at Quantico, Va. Both are former football players at Tech and â&#x20AC;˘were campus leaders during their undergraduate days.

Lt. Col. Charles H. Calhoun, Jr., '38, has returned from duty in Korea and is now stationed at Fort McPherson, Ga. During World War II he saw duty in the European Theater, and he has also served in the Aleutians and Japan, as well as Korea. Mrs. Calhoun and the children are with him at 1834 Bayberry Drive, S. W., Atlanta.

At the 1941 table at the Homecoming luncheon â&#x20AC;&#x201D; left to right: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Couch, Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Allcorn. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed White.

Standing is genial Jim Wohlford.

the design and development of the eclipse-pioneer self-starter for jet aircraft engines. Employed by the Bendix Aircraft Corp., Mr. Flanigen is chief project engineer of a group of some twenty other engineers who are working on its development.

ENGAGED: Albert Thornton Kennedy, '40, Atlanta, and Miss Isabelle Cator Woolford, also of Atlanta. Mr. Kennedy is president of the DavidsonKennedy Co.

R. CARL CHANDLER '39

Union Bag and Paper Corp. announces the appointment of R. Carl Chandler, '39, as Eastern Sales Manager of its Corrugated Container Sales Division. His headquarters will be in the company's New York office. Prior to his new appointment, Mr. Chandler served as Trenton District Sales Manager.

10th REUNION The 10th Reunion P a r t y for the '41 Tech graduates was a dinner-dance held the Friday night of Homecoming at the New Standard Club. Food, drink, dancing, and floor show were enjoyed by the returning Recks, their wives and dates.

Among those coming from afar were: R. O. Newell, Greer, S. C.j Tom Gale, Richmond, Va.; Dixon R. Olive, Jr., Augusta, Ga.; Jose C. Lenz, Havana, Cuba; John T. Elder, Kingsport, Tenn.;

BORN: To H. Dean Spratlin, '39, and Mrs. Spratlin, a son, Frank Martin II, on Oct. 22, at Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta.

November-December, 1951

Craig Davis, Washington, D. C ; Frank P. Hudson, Decatur, Ga.; Roy Goree, Doraville, Ga.; Richard E. Forrest, Media, Pa.; R. L. Culpepper, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Lawrence F. Martin, St. Louis, Mo.; Fred H. Greene, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; George E. Zeigler, Jr., Charlotte, N. C ; James A. Williams, Newnan, Ga.; Ray M. Kolb, Chicago, 111., Charles F. Whitmer, C. A. Dukes, Decatur, Ga.; Herbert L. Waters, Decatur, Ga.; Frank Stovall, Decatur, Ga.; James Hutchinson, Thomson, Ga.; W. Reese McWilliams, Columbia, S. C. Atlantans attending were: Sam T. Hurst, H. C. Heinz, Frank Allcorn, Weldon B. Seleskey, Alvin Barge, Edgar D. Johnson, John A. Miller, Leo W. Kelly, W. C. White, L. L. Horner, Jr., E. V. Carter, J. P. Poole, Henry C. Griffin, J. Ross Hanahan, Ted Abbey, Ben W. Carmichael, Ralph Willis, Bowie Adams, J. E. Scott, Jr., Farish C. Black, Jr., Jim Wohlford.

Morris M. Bryan, Jr., '41, president of The Jefferson Mills, Jefferson, Ga., presented a constructive analysis and criticism of the curriculum at the A. French Textile School of Georgia Tech at a recent meeting of the Textile Education Foundation, Inc.

BORN: To Frank A. Walker, '39, and Mrs. Walker, a son, Robert Joseph, on August 29, at Piedmont Hospital. Mr. Walker is with the Great American Indemnity Co., New York, N. Y., and they reside at 654 Somerset Terrace in Atlanta.

Cameron Douglas "Doug" Flanigen, '40, has been largely responsible for

Sheldon M. Whitney, Tuckahoe, N. Y.; W. O. Perritt, Jr., Florence, Ala.; Ben S. Lowry, Jr., Lindale, Ga.; Robert Weatherford, Jr., Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Robert P. Cochran, Jr., Chattanooga, Tenn.; William R. McLain, Nashville, Tenn.; John E. Scott, Jr., Spartanburg, S. C ; Oscar M. Price, Jr., Birmingham, Ala.; Rhett Bryson, Dothan, Ala.

DOUC FLANIGEN '40

MARRIED: Dixon Raines OUve, Jr., '41, of Talbotton and Augusta, Ga., and Miss Frances Irwin, of Albany, on Nov. 18. Mr. Olive is public health engineer for the Richmond County Health Department in Augusta.

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Dr. Wesley B. Argo, '43, is now in Anniston, Ala., as a member of the research section of Monsanto Chemical Co.'s Phosphate Division. A native of Americus, Ga., he received a Ph.D. degree in chemical engineering from P u r d u e University last year.

Robert W. Feagles, '43, graduated from the American Institute for Foreign Trade in June. He has been employed by the National City Bank of New York and will be assigned to one of its Latin American branches.

MARRIED: John W. Spears, Jr., '43, of Atlanta, and Miss Marian Anne Ray, Fort Gaines, and Atlanta, on Nov. 18.

Mr. Spears is connected with Gould Pumps, Inc. They are making their home in Atlanta.

Anthony Zagarella, '43. was recently recalled to active duty by the Army and is now stationed at Ft. Meade, Md., with the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment.

5th REUNION The 5th Reunion Party for the Class of '46 was held at the Ansley P a r k Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 2. Paul Duke, Class Secretary, was in charge of the arrangements.

MARRIED: John Welsh Farmer, Jr., '46, and Miss Anne Parish, of Wrens, Ga. Mr. Farmer is a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and is now serving as second mate for the Lykes Brothers Steamship Co. They are residing in New Orleans.

John J. Glover, '46, has completed a two-year training program for chemical engineers with Jefferson Chemical Co., and has been assigned to the Technical Sales Service Division in New York City.

BORN: To George B. Hills, Jr., '46, and Mrs. Hills, a son, George Burkhart III, on Nov. 6, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Mrs. Hills is the former Miss Sarah Anne Davis, of Jacksonville, Fla.

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John Lee Espy, '44, is now teaching enginering at Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey. He is married to the former Miss Ruth Bodemer.

Lt. Ralph Puckett, Jr., '44, of Tifton, Ga., was recently awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for "conspicuous gallantry in action, above and beyond the call of duty." The presentation was made at Fort Benning, where he is now stationed.

Dr. Kurt E. Shuler, '42, has been appointed a Senior Staff Member in the Research Center of The Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University, Silver Spring, Md. Dr. Shuler, who was an Atomic Energy Commission Fellow of The National Research Council and a Research Fellow of The Johns Hopkins University prior to assuming his present position, is in charge of a research program on the kinetics of combustion processes.

ENGAGED: Lt. (jg) John L. Greene, '45, Atlanta, and Miss Jacqueline Boas Bisset, of Silver Lake, N. H. Lt. Greene, a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, is attached to the U. S. S. Waldron. A wedding date will be set when he returns from European duty.

Lt. (jg) Jack J. Kelly, Jr., '45, and Lt. (jg) Tom Lucas, '45, have recently entered the Navy.

Capt. John L. Bethune, Jr., '47, has entered the USAF Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterson AF Base, Dayton, Ohio, for an intensive automatic control engineering curriculum.

Holder of the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the Purple Heart and the Unit Citation, Capt. Bethune served extensively during the war as a B-24 Bomber Pilot and Flight Commander with the 15th AF in Italy. He is married to the former Miss Carolyn Simmons, of Atlanta, and they have two children.

Lt. James Montgomery Burgess, '47, is now on active duty with the Army serving as a civil affairs executive officer with the First Marine Division in Korea. His decorations include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, E.T.O. with five campaigns, Korean Theater with one campaign, Combat

William B. Bennet, '42, received a Ph.D. degree with a major in organic chemistry from the University of Virginia this past June, and is now a research chemist with the Monsanto Chemical Company in Anniston, Ala. BORN: To Arnold Emmons, EE '42, and Mrs. Emmons, a son, John Graham, on Oct. 31.

Hunter C. Harrison, '42, has accepted a position as manager of David Max and Company, Washington, D.C., distributors of flat glass and metal products. He was formerly connected with Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co.

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BORN: To Elton L. Parker, '47, and Mrs. Parker, a daughter, Marion Marie, on Nov. 1. The Parkers are living at 1318 Sheridan Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Richard Singlehurst Anderson, '48, received a degree of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in June.

MARRIED: Herbert Edmund Boss, '48, and Miss Elizabeth Caroline Wenzel, of Rockville Center, N. Y., on Nov. 10 at the Church of the Ascension in New York. Mr. Boss is an engineer with Aerofin Corp. in New York.

BORN: To Frank E. Graf, '48, and Mrs. Graf, a son, Paul Albert, Sept. 7, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. BORN: To Gordon H. Lewis, '48, and Mrs. Lewis, a daughter, Julia Lee, Oct. 6, in Parkersburg, W. Va. Mrs. Lewis is the former Miss Lee McClure, and was a popular secretary in the office of the dean of students.

LTJG BENNO G. ROTHSCHILD '47 LTJG Benno G. Rothschild, '47, recently reported to the Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, Va., for duty as the Administrative Officer in the Fuel Supply Depot. His official home address is 1220 Third Avenue, Columbus, Ga. November-December,

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Lt. Weldon D. Copeland, '49, has been assigned to a Signal Construction Battallion at Fort Jackson, S. C , as telephone and telegraph officer. He is married to the former Miss Lucile Fisher, of Atlanta.

Charles L. Davidson, Jr., '49, was re-

cently appointed general sales manager of the Stone Mountain Grit Co., of Lithonia, Ga. He is married to the former Miss Cile McCurdy, of Decatur.

MARRIED: Walter Stuart Eanes, '49, Atlanta, and Miss Anna Katharine Ward, of Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn. The wedding took place Nov. 24 at the Chapel of St. Mark Methodist Church. Mr. Eanes is now working for the Georgia Power Co. in Atlanta.

Capt. John E. Hennessy, '49, is serving as a navigator-bombardier on a B26 Intruder in Korea. Prior to his call to duty he was associated with the Georgia Port Authority.

ENGAGED: Eugene Floyd Cox, '50, of Bradenton, Fla., and Miss Mary Anne Radford, of Atlanta and Monroe, Ga. Mr. Cox is doing advanced study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the couple plans to reside in Cambridge after their wedding. Miss Radford has been connected with the library at Georgia Tech since her graduation from Hollins College.

William W. Hill, Jr., '50, is a Naval Cadet training at the Naval Air Base at Pensacola, Fla. Before entering the service, he was teaching at the Balti21

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CHARLES R. YATES, '35

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Mgr. Alumni IVAN ALLEN, J R . , '33 P A U L A. D U K E , '46

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more Polytechnic Institute, from which he graduated before entering Georgia Tech.

MARRIED: Charles A. Laffiteau, '50, of Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and Miss Mary Eleanor Manning. Mr. Laffiteau is employed in the division office of the U. S. Engineers in Atlanta.

Robert Z. Christopher, '51, has been promoted to Sergeant with the 8th Infantry Division at Ft. Jackson, S. C. Prior to his induction into the Army in Oct. 1950, Sgt. Christopher was a civil engineer for the Magnolia P e troleum Co., of Dallas, Texas.

MARRIED: 2nd Lt. Charles E. Collum, ChE '51, of Atlanta, and Miss Mary MARRIED: George C. McKoy, Jr., Jacqueline Dickinson, of Atlanta, on '50, of Atlanta, and Miss Mary Alice August 1 in the Gordon Street PresbySmall. The ceremony took place at the terian Church. Lt. Collum is now stabride's home on Sept. 8. They are now tioned at Aberdeen Proving Ground, living at 124 Lafayette Drive in Atlanta. Md. ENGAGED: Lt. George Hellman Mitchell, '50, and Miss Carol Eugenia Jones, of Decatur. Lt. Mitchell, formerly of Valparaiso, Fla., is now stationed at Keesley A.F. Base, where he is attending radar school. The wedding is planned for December.

Lt. David L. Smith, '50, has been named communications officer of the Intelligence Section at Pepperell Air Force Base in Newfoundland. His wife and children plan to make their home with Lt. Smith in St. John's.

MARRIED: Charles Quintard Wright, Jr., '50, Albany, and Miss Gertrude Elizabeth Callaway, Atlanta, on Nov. 24 at t h e Gordon Street Baptist Church in Atlanta. The couple is living in Albany, where Mr. Wright is employed by the Clark Thread Co.

ENGAGED: Wallace Arkowitz, '51, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Miss Marilyn Weinreb.

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2nd Lt. Thomas F. Collum, Arch '51, is presently stationed at Sandia Base, Aubuquerque, New Mexico.

ENGAGED: William Thomas Dismuke, '51, of Atlanta, and Miss Elizabeth Adele Taylor, also of Atlanta. Mr. Dismuke is affiliated with the Texas Co. MARRIED: Selmon Ted Franklin, Jr., '51, of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Miss Marjorie Gilmore Major, of Hendersonville, N. C. and Atlanta. The wedding took place Nov. 22 in Hendersonville.

BORN: To John Thomas Gathright, '51, and Mrs. Gathright, a son, John Thomas, Jr., on August 9 in Greensboro, N. C. Mr. Gathright is with the engineering department of the Southern Bell Telephone Co. in Greensboro.

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ENGAGED: Robert Edwin Parham, '51, Griffin, Ga., and Miss Betty Anne Martin, Decatur, Ga. The wedding will take place at the home of the bride on Dec. 1. Mr. P a r h a m is associated with Lockheed Aircraft Corp. in Marietta.

BORN: To Robert E. L. Ray, '51 and Mrs. Ray, a son, Robert E. L., Jr., on August 28. Mr. and Mrs. Ray live at 1225 Payne Avenue, Dunbar, W. Va. MARRIED: Bobby Lee Roberson, '51, of Austell, Ga., and Miss Betsey Elizabeth James, also of Austell, on Oct. 13 at the First Baptist Church. Mr. Roberson is employed by Lockheed Aircraft Corp.

Michael F. "Mickey" Sermersheim, '51, formerly with the Southern Bell Telephone Co., in Louisville, Ky., writes that h e is n o w in boot camp at t h e Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Calif.

Jack F. Irwin, '51, has completed his cadet training in the Air Force and has received his commission as second lieutenant.

ENGAGED: Lt. James Darby Tubbs, '51, of Marietta and Marana Air School, Arizona, and Miss Barbara Jane Davis, of Atlanta. The wedding will take place Dec. 28 at the First Baptist Church in Atlanta.

Wendell P. Long, Jr., '51, has been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University by the General Education Board.

Lt. Edward Tucker, '51, USMC, is now with the 5th Training Battalion at Marine Corps School in Quantico, Va. THE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

G-E engineers developed this portable steering unit which enables N a v y ships to be steered from any o f several widely separated strategic positions.

A gun turret for the B-36 bomber undergoes test as it comes o f f the assembly line at a General Electric plant.

An advanced model o f General Electric's J-47 turbojet engine packs f a r more power within the same size.

Ideas from college graduates at General Electric are helping U. S. mobilization Add to the above the nuclear-powered aircraft engine that General Electric is developing for the Air Force . . . turbosuperchargers . . . guided missiles . . . radar . . . the plutonium-producing reactors which the Company operates at Hanford, Washington for the Atomic Energy Commission.

Into vital national projects like these are going the efforts of hundreds of scientists, engineers, chemists, physicists and other college graduates who are making their careers at General Electric.

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Young people from American colleges and universities, their skills and talents further developed through G-E training courses and rotational job programs, are forming the core of that organization and are the source of the ideas that are standing the nation in good stead.

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Ed Danforth's football reports for 1952 will begin with the Orange Bowl game. 1952 letters will include: 1. Orange Bowl Game Letter (mailed around Jan. 3) 2. Spring Practice Letter (mailed after T-Day Game) 3. Ten (or 11) Game Letters on the 1952 schedule, Florida, SMU, Tulane, Auburn, Vandy, Duke, Army, Alabama, Florida State, and Georgia (plus a possible early September opener) If you wish to be on the Orange Bowl Game letter list enclose your check for Four Dollars ($4.00) and mail, to arrive before December 21, to Ed Danforth, 3053 West Pine Valley Road, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia.

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Double Room, twin beds, private bath — $10.00 per

HOTEL PATRICIA 312 S. E. 2nd Ave., Miami, Fla. — Phone 3-3123 —

day plus 3 % T a x —

A N ENGINEERING EDUCATIONIS A GUARANTEE OF A FUTURE WITH BOTH SECURITY AND BOUNDLESS OPPORTUNITY —

THE NATIONS NEEDSFOR ENGINEERS IS TREMENDOUS. PRESENT CONDITIONS ARE INCREASING THIS DEMAND —

YOUNG M E N HIGH SCHOOL WITH GOOD RECORDS SHOULD GIVE SERIOUS THOUGHT TO ENGINEERING AS A PROFESSION — FINISHING

GEORGIA TECH OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE COURSES LEADING TO THE DEGREE IN AERONAUTICAL, ARCHITECTURAL, CERAMIC, CIVIL CHEMICAL, ELECTRICAL, INDUSTRIAL, MECHANICAL, AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, CHEMISTRY, INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT, AND PHYSICS. For Further

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W. L. CARMICHAEL, REGISTRAR, GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ATLANTA, GEORGIA

THE GEORGIA TECH ALUMNUS

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ALL INDUSTRY

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PROGRESS IN THE M A K I N G . . .

RE PROCESSING plants like this as well as cement making and chemical processing plants are essential to national progress and development. Throughout the world, Allis-Chalmers has long supplied these operations with important equipment, including crushers, screens, grinding mills, kilns, coolers, washing equipment, pumps and motors.

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In other great industries, too . . . electric power, steel, flour milling, wood processing and public works . . . Allis-

Chalmers is well known for its wide range of vital machinery.

Allis-Chalmers' well-coordinated design and undivided responsibility mean dependable service and smooth, continuous production.

Wherever you may travel Allis-Chalmers machinery and equipment are sure signs that there's "Progress in the Making."

AI.LIS-CHAI.MERS M A N U F A C T U R I N G COMPANY General Machinery Div.. Milwaukee 1. W isconsin. U.S.A. Texrope is an Allis-Chalmers Trademark.

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