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. November-December,
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. 11