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Vol. 19 Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Friday, November 15, 1935 No. 3

Blue and Gold Downs Fishburne in Hard

Game, Score 18 to 0

Line Again Shows its Full Strength by Hard

Driving

NULL AND WOOD DO SCORING FOR S. M. A.

Last Saturday afternoon a "re- conditioned" S. M. A. eleven battered Fishburne into submission toy a score of 18-0.

The S. M. A. team was re-condi- tioned in that it had Captain Gore and Shuster 'back in the starting line- up. Marvil, of Fishburne, ordinarily about half their defense, was well taken care of on sweep plays by Shuster and Barry. In plays through the line, Wadsworth and DeLitoerty knifing across from both ends usually managed to keep Marvil out of the play.

Okurowski, who was sent in after both Connor and Green had been hurt, did a remarkable job of play- ing. Wadsworth, S. M. A. end, was at top form, playing the nicest defensive game seen on the "Hill" in a long time. In the Blue and Gold backfield Wood and Null equally divided ball- carrying honors. Spuhler knocked down many Fishburne passes and caught a couple, while Moyer showed himself a hard and sure defensive player.

Shortt and Marvil were outstand- ing in Fishburne offense, though Mar- vil was out most of the second peri- od. In the second half, Fishburne's usually strong passing attack was an- nuled by a charging Staunton line that frequently threw the passer for losses.

Staunton's first score, early in the second quarter, was led to by a pass, Wood to Wadsworth, that carried from the S. M. A. twenty to beyond mid-field and was run to the Fish- burne 41-yard-line-stripe. Spuhler caught Wood's short pass for four

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Debating Team Arranges to Meet Central High

Ancient Rivals Clash Next Friday Afternoon

Arrangements are toeing completed for a debate between the S. M. A. team and Central High, of Washing- ton, the meet to take place in Wash- ington during the early part of De- cember. The question is: Resolved: That the several states should pro- vide for free medical services to all citizens. Staunton is to represent the affirmative.

Other debating meets, dual and in- dividual, are being planned. Massa- nutten Military Academy will toe debated early in January; and it is planned to continue debating througnout the session.

Seven men have signified their in- tention of trying out for places on the teams. It is highly probable that three regular teams of two or three men eacn will toe needed. All inter- ested in such work should consult Major Brice or Cadet Koelsch, who is serving as captain of the debating club.

PATRONIZE THESE RESTAURANTS

When you want excellent food and good service, patronize the following supporters of The "Kablegram": Chilton Hall, The Rosemary Tea Shop, The Arcadia, Cohen's Restaurant, The New Staunton Restaurant, and Chris' Restaurant. Take your parents and friends to these places when they visit you. Miss Jean Mac- Gowan, at Chilton Hall, also has attractive rooms.

Late next Friday afternoon the field at Fort Defiance will toe deserted and either S. M. A. or A. M. A. will have walked away with the honors. This traditional game, often referred to as the "classic of the Valley," has been looked forward to all season toy both the teams and the cadet corps of these two ancient rivals, and now the stage is set for what appears to be a thriller next Friday afternoon.

A summary of the results of S. M. A.-A. M. A. football meetings prior to the breach of relations in 1921, shows that the Blue and Gold holds a de- cided edge over the Augustans. Al- though this historic series dates back as far as 18 9 3, records are available only from 1916 to the time of the break five years later and from 1932 to the present time.

1916—S. M. A. 5 4- 1917—S. M. A. 0- 1918—S. M. A. 27- 1919—S. M. A. 60- 11920—S. M. A. 49- 1921—S. M. A. 27- 1932—S. M. A. 0- 1933—S. M. A. 41- 19 34—S. M. A. 21- 1935—S. M. A. ?- o—

A. M. A. 0 A. M. A. 9 A. M. A. 6 A. M. A. 3 A. M. A. 7 A. M. A. 0 A. M. A. 6 A. M. A. 7 A. M. A. 7 A. M. A. 9

Parents of Cadets Are Invited to Spend Their Thanksgiving at S.M.A. Program for Entire Day is

Arranged With Late Breakfast to Start

FOOTBALL, EATS, DANCE ARE HIGH SPOTS OF DAY

Health Conditions

Here are Very Good

Colonei W. M. Phelps, medical of- ficer, recently stated that this year, as far as health conditions go, is the best he has seen in a long time.

The health conditions at the open- ing of school were good, and so far only thirty-five cadets have been in the infirmary. Considering the size of the corps, this is quite a small number.

The number of cadets at sick call daily is quite large, but Colonel Phelps stated that very few were try- ing to enter the hospital in order to get out of work.

As yet some boys have not learned the hospital regulation requiring an "out of hours" slip. Some also have not learned that smoking is not al- lowed. Colonel Phelps stated that these men would be reported until the regulations are impressed upon their minds. o

Senior Class Will

Meet to Organize

Major Wonson, headmaster, stated recently that the Senior Class would be called together soon to elect offi- cers and to make plans for the year. The class usually is organized earlier in the term, but this year Major Wonson decided to wait until a few grades were given out.

He also stated that old tooy seniors, whose work is good, will be allowed to purchase their senior rings before Christmas, but that all new cadets will have to wait until after the Christmas holidays. o

First Exams To Be Held in February

In previous years it has been the custom to have examinations four times a year. Under this plan the ex- aminations came in November, Feb- ruary, April and June. This year, however, the plan has been changed to only two examination periods dur- ing the year. The first period will be around February first, and the sec- ond in June.

This plan corresponds to a system used in leading colleges and prep schools throughout the country. Ac- cording to the Headmaster it has been carefully studied and is being put into use at S. M. A. for the good of the corps.

Tnanksgiving is to be a gala day on the Hill this year, as the parents of cadets have been especially invit- ed to visit the Academy on that day, and a full program of events has been planned. A personal invitation has been extended by the Superin- tendent to all the school patrons, and a large number of them are expected to be present.

Cadets will be allowed a late ■breakfast at 9 a. m. on Thanksgiv- ing Day, after which special religious services will be held. At 10:30 a. m. parents will view the corps in a dress parade.

One of the main erents of the day will be the football game at 1 p. m. between Staunton and Fork Union Military Academy.

A Thanksgiving dinner for patrons, cadets, and faculty will be served at 3 p. m., after which the faculty will hold a reception for the patrons in the library. During the reception there will be a short program in which different phases of the work at the Academy will be interpreted to parents.

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Col. Harry N. Cootes Inspects the Academy

Colonel Harry N. Cootes, staff of- ficer of the third, corps area, arrived at S. M. A. on November 4, for the purpose of inspecting the school. This inspection is to determine the schools to toe inspecied by the govern- ment this coming spring, for honor school rating.

Colonel Cootes, vary well known in these parts, is a graduate of Staun- ton. Since leaving the Academy's portals he has risen high in military life until today he holds the position of colonel on the staff of the third corps area. Both Colonel Patch and Colonel Phelps are personal friends of the colonel, and as a result of this visit have renewed their friendship.

To all reports the inspection was very favorable. In all probability Staunton will again be designated for inspection this year. o

Captain Cooksey Names Cotillion Club

Faculty Selects Nine Cadets To Compose 1935-36 Honor Committee

Capt. Godshalk Stars In Local Production

Captain Tom Cooksey, faculty ad- visor to the Cotillion Club, yesterday released for publication the members of the club this year. This club is composed of "old boys" and is in charge of all the dances.

The following compose the execu- tive committee: Colonel and Mrs. Middour, Mrs. Patch, Mrs. Learned, Mrs. Wonson, Captain Cooksey, Ca- det Feurestein, Cadet Childress.

The following are members of the club: Rauscher, C. R.; Hughes, J. G.; Mee, J. S.; Mattes, M.; Light, C; Irvine, W.; Ladner, R. A.; Hunter; Johnson, T. H.; Sencer, R. o

ASSEMBLY NOTES

At assembly last Tuesday morn- ing, Major Wonson gave a brief talk about the Welfare drive in Staunton. He asked that any cadets who would like to contribute see the chaplain.

Colonel Middour gave out the the schedule for Thanksgiving. He stated that invitations have been sent out to parents to visit the school for that day. The schedule for the day will be found elsewhere in this paper.

Capt. F. I. Godshalk played the leading role in "The Dover Road," which was presented by The Staun- ton Players in the Lee High School auditorium Nov. 1, 1935. This play,

written by A. 1 A. Milne, had

very success- ful runs both in New York and London.

The Staun- ton News- Leader said in part: "Capt. Godshalk, in the leading role of Mr. Latimer, gave

CAPTAIN GODSHALK a very polish- ed, professional-like performance." In the play, Mr. Latimer, the leading character, is an eccentric English gentleman whose hotoby is the pre- vention of runaway marriages, especially runaway marriages to France. Living, as he does, on The Dover Road, he is particularly well, situated to carry out his peculiar ob- session. The capacity house were loud in their praises of the splendid way in which Capt. Godshalk por- trayed this unusual character.

Capt. Godshalk has only recently become a member of the Staunton Players. His performance in The Dover Road places him among the best of this splendid group of ama- teur players who have attained a de- gree of achievement seldom reached by home talent actors.

Capt. Godshalk has taught Eng- lish at The Staunton Military Acad- emy for the past ten years. He ie a captain in the U. S. army reserves. o

Commandant to Renew Formal Guard Mounting

At a recent interview with Colonel Patch he stated that guard mount- ing will begin as soon as the football season is over.

Years ago guard mounting was an everyday occurrence, tout due to the small size of the corps in recent years, it has been discontinued. Now that the corps has increased, Colonel Patch has decided to start guard mount again. The changing of the guard will, in all probability, be for- mal once or twice a week and infor- mal the rest of the week.

In addition to guard mount, there will be sentry duty. From seven to ten-thirty every night, privates of the guard will patrol in front of Kable Hall and South Barracks. Since there will toe three reliefs, each man will walk for only seventy min- utes. o

Formal Dance Planned For Thanksgiving Night

The first formal dance of the year will take place on Thanksgiving night in the old gymnasium. This dance is the big social event of the first semester, and it is necessary to attend to get any idea whatsoever of this social event at Staunton.

As yet no definite plans have been made, tout Captain Cooksey is trying to contact Dan Gregory's orchestra for the music. Old hoys will remem- ber what a hit Gregory made at finals last year. o

SUPERINTENDENT SPEAKS TO TRINITY MEN'S CLUB

Childress, Feuerstein, Irvine, Ladner, Mattes, Rose and

Wonson are New Members

HUGHES AND OWEN HOLD OVER FROM LAST YEAR

School Heads Also Serve On the Committee

Colonel Emory J. Middour, sup- erintendent of S. M. A., was the principal speaker at the meeting of the Men's Club of Trinity Episcopal Church, last night.

Cadets composing the honor com- mittee which was chosen this week, are: Clyde C. Childress, Venezuela, fourth year at the academy; Ray- mond Feuerstein, Paterson, N. J., fifth year man; William Irvine, Coco Solo, Canal Zone, fourth year at the academy; Robert H. Ladner, Phil- adelphia, fourth year cadet; Merwin Mattes, New Haven, Conn., fifth year; Robert W. Rose, New York City, fourth year; Charles Wonson, Staunton, Va., fourth year; J. Glenn Hughes, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., fourth year, and Joseph B. Owen, Jr., Mick- leton, N. J., fourth year. The last two named were members last year. These cadets, with Colonel Middour, super- intendent, Colonel Patch, command- ant, and Major Wonson, headmaster, compose the Honor Committee.

The personnel of this toody was se- lected by the faculty. It is composed of cadets who, by their loyalty, co- operation, friendliness, fairness, and ability to live happily and helpfully wth both faculty and fellow cadets, have proven themselves worthy. In matters of honor among the cadets the recommendation of this commit- tee is usually accepted, but the Sup- erintendent of the Academy reserves the right to review any case before final action is taken. The Honor Committee also functions as the Com- mittee on Student Activities, thus constituting what might be termed the Supreme Court of the Cadet Corps. To this Court any cadet has the right of appeal whenever he feels he is not getting a "square deal."

This committee was selected by the faculty from "old" cadets. Each member of the faculty submitted a list of cadets whom he thought wor- thy of this honor. Of this list, the nine cadets whose names appeared the greatest number of times were selected. There are many leaders and well-qualified members for this Com- mittee among the "new" cadets, but for evident reasons this honor goes to the "old" cadet who toy experi- ence, knowledge of the School's tra- ditions and customs should be able to serve more effectively in this group.

It is hoped that this organization will continue to voice the sentiments of the Corps and that all tooys may feel that in this Committee they have a voice and representation. The Com- mittee will meet from time to time with the Superintendent, the Com- mandant, and the Headmaster, who, together with the nine boys selected, form a membership of eleven for this Committee.

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Football Schedule, 1935

Oct. 4—S. M. A. 28—Va. Reserves 0

Oct. 12—S. M. A. 31—Hargrave

Oct. 19—S. M. A. 19—Episcopal 0

Oct. 26—S. M. A. 6—C. V. Frosh 6

Nov. 2—S. M. A. 7—Woodberry 6

Nov. 9—S. M. A. 18— Fishburne 0

Nov. 16, (Saturday)—Open.

Nov. 22, (Friday)—Augusta Military Academy..Ft. Defiance

Nov. 28, (Thanksgiving)—Fork Union Mil. Academy Home

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1935

Colonel Middour Attends Educational Conference

EDUCATION WEEK

This week, Nov. 11-17, has <been officially designated as American Ed- ucation week, a time set apart for parents and citizens throughout the nation to study their schools and seek to make them better.

"The American democratic ideal," says the announcement, "is govern- ment of the people, by the people, and for the people. To achieve this ideal requires intelligence, integrity, initiative, and courage. Our schools seek to establish and maintain these virtues. Let us dedicate ourselves anew to the ideal of free education for every man, woman, and child."

American Education Week origi- nated in 1921, when the American Legion, United States Office of Edu- cation, and the National Education Association joined in sponsoring a yearly celebration, with its purpose to bring the attention of the Ameri- can people to the importance of edu- cation in our government and ways of improving and developing our schools. Each of the organizations has a general theme, yearly, upon which the three base the observance.

The literature for the occasion is published by the National Education Association.

The newspapers enter into the cel- ebration by publishing school news. The radio broadcasts the progress and development of schools to mil- lions of homes.

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Staunton's Enrollment Leads in 3rd Corps Area

College Officials, in Annual Session, Hear Discussions of Classroom

Problems

Staunton Military Academy leads all other educational institutions in the Third Corps area in junior R. O. T. €. enrollments, with 212 students taking part in military instructions, it was announced today by corps area headquarters.

Fork Union Military Academy, with 204, is second, and Augusta Military Academy, with ISO, third in the junior R. O. T. C. units. Other junior units in the Third Corps area listed are Massanutten Military Acad- emy, with 13 4, and Fishiburne Mili- tary School, with 119.

Senior Units The Pennsylvania State College

leads senior units with a total of 2,49 6 students taking part in mili- tary instructions. Other R. O. T. C. enrollments in senior units main- tained at various colleges and uni- versities in this corps area, follow:

Carnegie Institute of Technology, 371.

Drexel Institute, 628. Georgetown University, 212. Gettysburg College, 189. Howard University, 330. Johns-Hopkins University, 260. Lafayette College, 13 3. Lehigh University, 822. Pennsylvania Military College, 106. University of Maryland, 76 7. University of Pennsylvania, 2 72. University of Pittsburgh, 686. Valley Forge Military Academy,

246. Virginia Military Institute, 573. Virginia Polytechnic Institute,

1125. Western Maryland College, 202.

Colonel Emory J. Middour went to New York a few weeks ago to repre- sent S. M. A. at the educational con- ference held under the joint auspices of units of the American Council on Education, the Progressive Education Association, the Co-operative Test Service, and the Educational Records Bureau.

The annual meeting was a nation- wide tendency among schools and colleges to diagnose the needs of students and then to fit education to their individual abilities. Although advocating the practice of using cumulative records and individual tests as the bases for college en- trance, some of the speakers held to the belief that entrance examinations, despite abuses, had real value and in some cases should have wider use in determining individual capacities.

Dr. George F. Zook, president of the American Council on Education, and former United States Commis- sioner of Education, asserted that a new society was emerging from op- portunities given students to develop their individual abilities. These op- portunities, he said, were "fundamen- tal in the development of a true de- mocracy." He warned against haste in dispensing with entrance examina- tions and said a wider use might be given to the examination in the se- lection of teachers.

"One most encouraging feature is the appearance of college admissions officers blessed with horse sense and disposed to ignore technicalities," Dr. Claude M. Fuess, headmaster of Phil- lips Academy, observed.

Dr. Walter A. Jessup, president of the Carnegie Foundation for the Ad- vancement of Teaching, spoke on "implications" of the Carnegie Foun- dation's study in Pennsylvania of the relations of secondary and higher ed- ucation. The study indicated a com- placency on the part of educators to- ward the job of the school, he said.

Professor I. L. Kandel of the Inter- national Institute of Teachers Col- lege, Columbia, said European coun- tries and the United States were con- verging toward the same problem— "the differentiation and distribution of education."

Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve of Barnard College renewed an attack she made last spring on requirements for licences to teach, saying the ten- dency was to "discourage educated persons from teaching in our public schools."

Memorial Hall: named in honor of Staunton men who served in the World War

Pe rsonals Around the World

Armistice Day is Observed by Corps

Armistice Day was celebrated last

Monday in honor of those who gave

their lives in the Great War. The

ceremony took place on Memorial

Hill and was observed by the entire

battalion.

After a talk iby Colonel Middour, Major Wonson read the Roll of Honor, consisting of the names of the Staunton alumni who were killed in action during the World War. As taps sounded, the Cadet Adjutant placed a wreath at the foot of the monument in honor of these war dead. After a prayer by Chaplain Thomas, the National Salute was given. The 'band then played the Na- tional Anthem, which ended the cere- mony.

The flag was flown at half-mast from Reveille until the first shot of National Salute. The formation for the ceremony was as follows: Com- pany C, facing south; Company B, facing east; Company A, facing north; Band on right of Company A, facing north. The formation had the form of a hollow square.

There was leave for the Cadet Corps from after the ceremony until Retreat.

Hubert Coit, '35, was a recent vis- itor on the "Hill."

Cadet Johnson was visited on Armistice Day by his sister from New York.

Cadet Sinister had as his visitors over the week-end Mr. Shuster, Mrs. Bissell, Miss Blazier, Mr. Blazier, all from Pittsburgh.

Ken Messer, '35, visited his broth- er, Cadet Messer. this week.

Cadet Dotterweich had the pleas- ure of a visit by pis parents over last week-end.

(Note:—All cadets and faculty are urged to write the names and ad- dress of any visitors they may have from home or elsewhere, and hand to Captain Thomas so that The Kable- gram may publish their names in this column.) o

PEACE

By Lewis Perrine

Just eighteen years ago today, Dark war clouds filled the sky.

Wives and sweethearts lined the streets

To watch their men file by.

To watch them marching off to war, To sacrifice their all.

The many thousand men and boys Who answerei to the call.

The very flower and choice of youth Rushed to be the first—

To die on field or in the trench, To quench the War God's thirst.

Where now are they who bravely went,

To sacrifice their all— The many thousand men and boys

Who answered to that call?

Some have come triumphant back To greet their friends again,

To meet their wives and sweethearts dear,

And kiss them once again.

Some have come to greet with tears Their daughters and their sons—

With arms or legs or hands blown off By relentless guns.

Some did not come back at all But died there on the field.

No greater honor could they have— No greater service yield.

But we are men—not savage beasts— So let us strive once more

To bring about a lasting peace And end the deeds of war.

WAR—ITALIANS MAKE GAINS The Italians gained on three fronts

in Ethiopia last week, meeting with little, and sometimes, no resistance. The Italians entered the city of Makale Friday, but it was with little bloodshed that the city was taken. The Ethiopians were still massed at Dessye, on the northern front, 225 miles south of Makale. On the south- ern front the Italians swept forward swiftly, taking Gorrhai, the gate- way to Harar, which is the control of the lone railroad from Addis Ababa to Djibouti.

HITLER DISSOLVES STEEL HELMETS

Chancellor Adolf Hitler dissolved the National Socialist PYont Fighters League (the Stahlhelm) Friday, un- der a decree dated November 7, the day on which he had the new swas- tika war flag unfurled throughout the Fatherland.

GENERAL ELECTION Thousands of American voters

streamed their way through the polls on election day, marking down their X's in a determined manner. Dem- ocratic strength receded oomewhat from its all-time landslide propor- tions of 1934. In New York State: Republicans recovered their 1934 losses, recapturing nine seats in the general assembly, normally Republi- can, and attaining their old time working majority of 14 votes. In Kentucky the Democrats won by the largest landslide since the carpet- bagging days.

COLLEGE EDITORS FAVOR ROOSEVELT

Editors of college newspapers, magazines and yearbooks favor the re-election of President Roosevelt, ac- cording to the results of a poll re- cently conducted by PULSE OF THE NATION, a monthly magazine of opinion edited by Albert J. Beveridge, Jr. The complete returns, announced November 1, gave Roosevelt 408 votes, Borah 52, Frank Knox 26, Her- bert Hoover 23, Norman Thomas 23, Governor Alfred Landon 22, and oth- er candidates from 1 to 8.

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Honor Roll

German I—Burnett, C. A., S. Port- land, Me.

German II—Dotterweich, A. E., Pittsburgh, Pa.

German III—J. S. Filberbaum, Brooklyn, N. Y.

French I—R. R. Brafford, Cincin- nati, Ohio; J. W. Pennypacker, Spring City, Pa.

French II—A. M. Patch, Staunton, Va.; C. L. Clark, Fort Bragg, N. C.

French II—J. G. Townsend, Georgetown, Del.

Eng. I—M. P. Franklin, Newark, N. J.

Eng. II—D. E. Meads, Ridgewood, N. J.

Eng. Ill—J. W. Armstrong, Pel- ham, N. Y.

Eng. IV—T. C. Lavery, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Hist. I—H. F. Stephens, Staunton, Va.; C. L. Clark.

Hist. II—I. H. Lance, Tarentum, Pa.

Hist. Ill—R. S. Philliber, Punxsu- tawney, Pa.

Hist IV—I. H. Lance, Tarentum, Pa.

Span. I—J. A. Downs, Westfield, N. J.

Span. II—R. Baldwin, Manila, P. I.

Span. IV.—E. Diaz, Santiago de Cuba; J. L. Moore, Seattle, Wash.

Alg. I—J. Shapiro, Baltimore, Md. Alg. II—I. H. Lance; E. W. Wood,

Wilkinsburg, Pa. Plane—I. H. Lance. Solid—R. N. Shiverts, New York

City.

Trig.—C. A. Burnett, South Port- land, Me.

Chemistry—R. N. Burnett, South Portland, Me.

Physics—C. L. Clark, Fort Bragg, N. C.

Biology—R. S. Tremble, Teaneck, N. J.

Gen. Science—C. W. Schroder, San Paulo, Brazil.

Latin I—C. H. Ruprecht, Batavia, N. Y.

Latin II—L. Karger, Brooklyn, N. Y.

Latin III—T. P. Knight, Willows, Calif.

Latin IV—R. N. Shiverts, New York City.

General Business—A. D. Hartman, Morton.

Bookkeeping—J. S. Mee, New York City.

Applied Science—C E. Fogleman, Greensboro, N. C.

Cadets Enjoy First Informal Dance

Pretty dresses, snappy uniforms, beautiful girls, handsome cadets, soft lights and sweet music—the first in- formal dance of the year.

On November second the cadet corps had its first dance of the seas- on. From nine to twelve, about one- half of the corps danced to the music of Bruce Hanger and his orchestra.

The dance was held in the mess hall which was simply, but well, dec- orated under the direction of Captain Cooksey.

The chaperones were: Colonel and Mrs. Middour, Major and Mrs. Louis- ell, Major and Mrs. Wonson, Mrs. Stollenwerck from M. B. C, and Mrs. Kecks from Stuart Hall.

FLASHES Plot to assassinate U. S. Ambas-

sador to Cuba, Caffery, was balked in Havana by G-men.

Barbara Stanwyck, film actress, will sue Frank Fay for divorce, charging mental cruelty.

Pennsylvania blue laws, concern- ing Sunday movies, were repealed.

Sir Charles Kingford-Smith, left Croyden airport, England, last Wed- nesday in another attempt to reach Australia. Long overdue at Singa- pore, Sir Kingsford-Smith is feared lost.

President Roosevelt has discarded the Sequoia for a new coast guard boat, Electra.

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THE KABLEGRAM

Peter Fick Visited

Japan Last Summer

Academy Student Was Member of American Swimming Team in

International Contest With Japan in Tokyo

Peter Fick has the unique distinc- tion of having .been presented to the emperor of Japan. This honor came to him last summer as a member of the American Swimming Team, which met the Japanese in Tokyo.

In an interview with Fick a rep- resentative of this paper secured the story of his trip to Japan.

As a member of the American Swimming Team Fick sailed from San Francisco July 16, 1935, on the steamer Tatsuta Maru, arriving fif- teen days later at Yokohama, after a pleasant voyage of 6,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

After sightseeing in Yokohama, Nagoya, Kioto and Kobe, he arrived in -Tokio to rest and prepare for the major competition. With three weeks training in Tokyo Fick left with the American team for Osako to compete in a preliminary meet with Japanese swimmers in which America was the victor of every first place.

In the major competition, which was held in the beautiful Meiji shrine pool in Tokyo, and before capacity crowds of 20,000 on each of three nights, Peter Fick represented Amer- ica in four events, winning the 100- meter freestyle and anchoring home two winning relays. He was the only American victor on the last evening, and was the only American on the team having the distinction of being presented to the emperor of Japan, who was present on this night.

After a few more days of sightsee- ing the American team sailed again on the Tatsuta Maru for home. The team stopped at Honolulu and in California for exhibitions, after which Fick rushed to New York to make preparation for his entrance to Staunton Military Academy.

Woodberry Holds S. M. A. to One Point Margin

A rather listless S. M. A. team was outscrapped by an inferior club at Woodberry Forest, and won by a one- point margin a game that they were slated to walk away with. The con- test, ending seven to six in favor of the Stauntonians, witnessed a let- down Staunton club that was simplj not clicking.

With no intention of "alibi-ing" for the locals, it can still be said that "the breaks" went somewhat against them and hardly assisted a morale that was already low enough. A first period S. M. A. touchdown was called back and disallowed for off-sides, and a Staunton fumble on the one-yard line completely ruined that early- game chance to score—a chance that might have picked up the club and might have meant a different story.

But all big "if's" aside, no one could discount the fact that Coach Dick has done marvels with rather poor Woodberry material, and has turned out a team that hardly seems the same as the one seen locally early this season. "Fired up" as they were against Catholic, freshmen a week be- fore, the Stauntonians still would have a surprise yesterday.

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(Continued From Page One) yards, and made two more yards on the next play over tackle. Marvil was hurt on the play, and was carried off the field unconscious, and out for the rest of the first half.

Wood made a first down at right guard; hall now on Fishburne's thirty-yard line. A holding penalty put it back on the 4 5-yard stripe. Wood made up nine of the lost yards by a cut-back over right tackle, and S. M. A. missed a first down by six yards on his pass to Spuhler for ten yards. Third and six; Wood ran over right guard for five yards, and got away next time on the identical play for fourteen yards, stopped tempora- rily by a secondary, hut driving on till brought down by the safety-man on the seventeen-yard line.

First down and seven yards to go for a touchdown: Spuhler ripped off two yards on a play over right tackle, and Wood hit the center twice for four yards on the first attempt and a touchdown on the second. The point was missed on Wood's place-kick.

The second score came about two minutes later. Fishburne elected to receive but were forced to punt on their seventeen-yard line. A Fish- burne penalty for excessive time-outs and a Staunton penalty for holding put the ball on the Fishburne 37-yard line. On the next play, from a deep back position almost in mid-field, Wood hit right tackle and cut back to the left, and galloped down the field for the Blue and Gold's second touchdown.

The scoring ended in the first few minutes of the second half. Marvil, on the second play after Fishburne had received the kick-off, attempted a pass that was intercepted toy Null on Fishburne's thirty-five-yard line and returned to the twenty-eight.

Thereafter, Null had his innings. He recovered his own fumble and ran over right end for a five-yard gain. After Wood had made four yards at left guard and had failed to gain on a second attempt, Null hit right tackle for five yards. From that point he cut back on the next play over left tackle, leaning and side-stepping as the secondary hit him, but four or five tackles failed to stop him. He was over for the final score of the game. S. M. A. Fishburne Wadsworth LE McCauslan Connor LT Cross Greene LG Anderson Gore C Cox Shuster RG Dingle Mallisee RT Jett DeLiberty RE Stallings Null Q B Harrell Spuhler HB Shortt Wood HB Emmerick Moyer FB Marvil

Substitutes—S. M. A.: Barry, Okurowsky, Wilson, A. Jones, Pen- nybacker, Traut, Lance, R. Jones, Pucci, Wagner. F. M. S.: G. Cross, Stultz, Clay, olt, Kindrick, Dio- guardi.

Officials—Referee: O'Mara, Gon- zaga; umpire: Doran, University of Ohio; head-linesman: Denton, V. M. I.; field-judge: Kivlighan, Lee High.

QUIZZICAL QUESTIONS

1. Was S. M. A. South Atlantic Champion in boxing last year?

2. How many points have been scored against S. M. A. in foot- ball this year?

3. Did S. M. A. win the State Championship in football last year?

4. What are the major sports at S. SI. A.? (For answers see page four.)

135-LB. TEAM BEATEN BY FISHBURNE 18-0

The S. M. A. lightweight team met their second defeat of the season here last Friday at the hands of Fish- burne. Although outweighed, our team fought hard and allowed only three touchdowns in a game that might easily have been a serious loss. Fishburne started early and pushed across a touchdown before the end of the first quarter. S. M. A.'s defense tightened up then and Fishburne was unalble to score until the third quar- ter, when they scored twice more. Once on a short dash over right guard and once over center. The first period score was made by Porter of Fishburne on a thrilling fifty-yard run. He started on the midfield stripe and with the aid of excellent block- ing and superior broken field running went across standing up for the first score of the game. Our lightweight team put up a good fight as a whole, but the outstanding players of the day were Martin and Tremble. Time after time Tremble and Martin broke up potential touchdowns by well- timed tackles.

Lineup for Both Games Mooney, re; Welch, rt; Meades,

rg; Kennedy, c; Tremble, Ig; Budd, It; Barry, F., le; Mattes (field cap- tain), qh; Perrine, rhb; Martin, lhb; Normand, fb.

Reserves—Marcantonio, Howard, Cartagena, Gilbert, H.; Grisham, Buck, Ashwell, Lochary, Macdonald, Kehs, Hoffman, Post. o

LIGHTWEIGHT TEAM TRIPS LEE HIGH 27-0

The lightweight team of S. M. A. met Lee High school midgets last Tuesday in a rather one-sided game here on the varsity field. Due to the good head work of Mattes, S. M. A. quarterback, Staunton had very little trouble in beating the Leemen 2 7-0. There was only one score in the first half and the Leemen did not threat- en our goal at any time throughout the game. The scoring was distrib- uted fairly evenly through the back- field, Mattes having scored two touchdowns, Normand one, and Mar- cantonio one. The three extra points were made by Normand. o

JUNIOR VARSITY WINS FROM LOW MOOR H. S.

In a game with Low Moor high school the Staumon J. V.'s won by the score of 19-13. The whole team played an excellent .game. Traut, Lance, and Shapiro were outstand- ing.

The lineup for S. M. A. was as fol- lows:

Mirman, center; Messer, lg; Hab- bersett, rg; Dotterweich, It; Borda, rt; Hugh Stevens, le; Wagner, re; Troute, qb; Hill, hb; Lance, hb; Shapiro, fb.

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the first formal dance of the year will be held at 9 p. m. in the gymnasium.

The following letter of invitation has been sent by Colonel Middour to the parents of all cadets:

November 12, 1935. To the Patrons of Staunton Military

Academy: Dear Friends :

While I realize that many of you are far away and will not <be able to be with us, I want to extend to all of you a cordial invitation to come to Staunton for Thanksgiving Day. Fur- loughs to go home are not granted the cadete because the best schools have discovered that a break in a boy's school year just a few weeks before the Christmas vacation is not in the ibest interest of the boy's work and happiness. As a result we want to celebrate Thanksgiving here at Staunton by having a day which we hope will be pleasant to cadets and enjoyed by all of our patrons who are able to visit the school. Our pro- gram for the day will be as follows:

9:00 a. m. Late breakfast for ca- dets

9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Service 10:30 a. m. Parade

1:00 p. m. Football game, Staun- ton vs. Fork Union Military Academy

3:00p.m. Thanksgiving dinner for parents and cadets

4:30 p.m. Reception for parents by the faculty in the library

9:00 p. m. First formal dance of the year

At the reception for parents in the library by the faculty, there will be a short program during which the different phases of the work here at Staunton will be interpreted to par- ents. At this time parents will be given an opportunity to ask any questions about the work -of the school.

You realize that this is a general letter, but I hope it will carry with it a sincere wish that you will be able' to visit the school on Thanksgiving, November twenty-eighth.

Assuring you a cordial welcome and with hopes that you will enjoy the day with us, I am

Very sincerely yours, EMORY J. MIDDOUR, Colonel : Superintendent.

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S. M. A. Hash A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

STRAY BULLETS By Malter Ninchell

"Baldy" Meigs is real worried be- cause we have mentioned his hair- cut. Is this all right, John?

Sights We Seldom See 1. Captain Joe when he's not wor-

ried. 2 . McDonald with clean clothes on. 3. Frickey when he hasn't got a

special order. 4 . Mirman when he isn't einging. 5. Nevins when he isn't asking

some crazy question. 6. A letter from "Duck" Brad-

street's girl when all the words are spelled correctly.

7. Perrine when he isn't talking about one of his girls.

8 . Major Louisell when he is smil- ing.

9. Clean straights coming back from Woodward's.

10. Tom Johnson when he isn't thinking of Stuart Hall.

11. "Pollock" Hughes when he isn't "throwing the bull."

"Nick" Foran seems to think "Wa Wa" is a very pretty name. How about it, "Nick"?

Mr. Pennypacker, of the first year men, seems to be quite the ladies' man.

Dockery, dickory, hick, The mouse ran up the stick, The stick 'broke off, Little man you've, had a busy day.

I wonder if you boys know what a "pazouzie" is made of. Think it over; it's really quite simple.

It is rumored that Montgomery is carrying the American flag to build up his right arm. How's it working, Monty?

Definitions 1. A watch is something which

when compared to a clock is not as big as.

2. A light-fbulb is something which when compared to the sun is not as bright as.

3 . An old boy is something which when compared to a "rat" is not as low as.

Just Imagine 1. S. M. A. with Mirman as Cadet

Major. 2. Captain Thomas as Command-

ant. 3 . S. M. A. when you will be able

to sleep later than eight o'clock. 4. Colonel Patch as chaplain. 5 . Lane as Company Commander. 6 . Captain Pence uttering a swear

word. 7. Major Brice forgetting what

lesson he assigned. 8 . Captain Cox having a date.

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UNBEATEN ELEVENS OF NATION LISTED

New York, Nov. 10.—Here's the college football situation in 'brief:

Middle West—Notre Dame's upset, toy Northwestern, leaves Minnesota and Marquette as the outstanding re- maining unbeaten-untied teams. Ne- braska wins Big Six championship.

South—North Carolina still the only unbeaten-untied aggregation in either major conference group. Louisiana State on top in Southeast- ern Conference.

East—Princeton tops unbeaten- untied list, which also includes Dart- mouth, Syracuse, and New York Uni- versity.

Southwest—Texas Christian and Southern Methodist still unbeaten and untied.

Far West—California leads Pacific Coast Conference with only unbeaten- untied record. Colorado on top in Rocky Mountain Conference.

ANSWERS TO QUIZZICAL QUESTIONS ON PAGE THREE

1. Yes. 2. Twelve. 3. Yes. 4. Football, basketball, boxing,

baseball.

THE RAMBLING REPORTER

Today's question: "What do you think of snake dancing as our popu- lar form of after-dinner amuse- ment?"

Upon being asked this question, our friend, "Mouse" Muse replied with his infectious smile, "I haven't got the faintest idea. I don't care."

Major James, although busily en- gaged in concocting a new brainstorm for his perspiring pupils to puzzle over, condescended to give a few minutes to answering this question. He chuckled, "I can't say that I rec- ommend it. As a means of expressing exhiliration, it has its points."

Who should be chanced upon next but "Manny" Kramer, strolling complacently along the asphalt. "Manny' 'replied in his cooing tone of voice, "The lapse between meals is too great for an over-indulgence in such a 'breath-taking form of exer- cise."

The Rambling Reporter intruded upon the sanctity of the guardhouse to obtain the next opinion on this all- important question. Sam Hall, the sergeant of the guard, when asked, stopped to think a moment. Then, weighing every word, Sam responded, "I think it's all right. It certainly helps one digest the wonderful S. M. A. 'vittles'."

"Cottage" Kehs, often called the "African Wart Hog," when his opin- ion on this topic was requested, un- concernedly replied: "Well, I think it's all right 'before the games. It brings pep to the school, tout still, it's better if you can go down town that way." —J. P. S. o

8,300 STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE VA.

Richmond, Nov. 12.—More than 8,300 students have come to Vir- ginia this year from other states and foreign countries to attend schools of this state, it was shown in figures compiled here today.

It was estimated that these stu- dents would spend approximately $5,700,000 for tuition, room, board, and other school expenses.

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High School Editors Meet at Lexington

On November 22-23 the eleventh annual convention of the Southern Interscholastic Press Association will be held at Washington and Lee Uni- versity in Lexington. The S.I.P.A. convention is usually well represent- ed by the foremost high school and prep schools in the south.

This year S. M. A. plans to send representatives, one being the busi- ness manager of The Kablegram, Cadet R. W. Rose, and perhaps one or two others to toe chosen at a later date.

Among the many notables who will give addresses are Sylvan Hoff- man, nationally known New York publisher; George McManus, creator of "Bringing Up Father"; C. C. Har- vey, assistant director, division of publication, National Educational As- sociation, Washington, D. C, and Dr. Francis P. Gaines, president of Wash- ington and Lee.

Military Mass Celebrated at Saint Francis Church

Last Sunday a military mass was celebrated at Saint Francis Roman Catholic Church here in Staunton. The mass was in honor of the World War dead, and especially for those who were Catholics. The Catholic ca- dets of Staunton Military Academy formed the Guard of Honor.

This mass is handed down from the early ages when the Crusaders carried military life to its highest and made chivalry the code of honor throughout the armies. Complete armor, with helmet on, was, of course, the highest respect to the Church, and the wearing of hats in church is a relic of this.

The cadets were in "full dress," wearing the drass coats, white cap- covers, and white crossjbelts.

The following cadets participated in the military mass:

Cadets Baker, Baldwin, Biehle, Bravo, Borda, Costello, Cartagena, Campbell, DeLitoerty, Diaz, Dotter- weich, Foran, Trrine (in charge), Toeffel, Marcantonio, Mee, Murray, Netter, Neary, Okurowsky, Orme, Pandolfl, Prebol, Pucci, and Sencer.

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Well Known Composer Visits the Academy

Mr. Alonzo Elliott, better known as "Zo Elliott," visited the Academy Saturday, November 9th. Mr. Elliott attended both Andover and St. Pauls and is a graduate of Yale, tout regrets that none of his school work was done in a military school. He stopped to visit S. M. A. because he is in- terested in military schools in gen- eral and 'because, as he says, "All my life I have heard of the Staunton Military Academy."

Among his compositions are "The Midshipman's March" and "There's a. Long, Long Trail." He is now on his way to Mexico City, where he expects to acquire local color for another composition.

Honor Committee

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In addition to those selected, the following cadets were nominated for the committee: Armstrong, Bravo, Clark, C. L., Cavallo, Fisher, Gilbert, J., Good, Hunter, Johnson, T. H., Kie- fer, Koelsch, Kehs, Knight, Lavery, Light, Lee, McAdoo, Montgomery, Penn, Prebol, Schuster, Seiberling, Sencer, Stevens, Townsend, Welling- hoff, and Wilson.

To toe chosen as a member of the Honor Committee is regarded one of the highest honors attainable at S. M. A., and to toe nominated for a place upon it is also a signal honor.

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