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VOLUME IV Phi Sigma Alpha Defeats Alpha Psi For Debate Title CARMICHAEL AND REESE WIN 4-1 OVER BROACH AND SIMS IN CHAPEL Upholding the affirmative side of the question, Resolved: that the General Assembly of Georgia should enact legislation providing for the common schools a uniform term with nine months as a mini mum, Phi Sigma Alpha defeated Alpha Psi in the finals of the de bating tournament last Tuesday morning in chapel. Phi Sigma Alpha was represent ed by Pledger Carmichael and Lewis Reese, who had already won three debates to enter the final round. They debated twice on the negative and once on the af firmative before the last one. Alpha Psi was represented by Margie Broach for the third time and by Mildred Sims for the se cond time. They defeated Mu Zeta Alpha in the semi-final on the af firmative side but chose the ne gative for their final stand. Pledger Carmichael, first affirma tive speaker said, “We are debat ing this morning a question of progress versus reactionism —the choice is plain—either we adopt this nine month school term and go forward or we do nothing and sink farther into our already too apparent backwardness. He took up the condition of the schools of Georgia, saying that they could be improved by increas ing the length of the term to nine months. He said there was two questions to be asked concerning the subject. One was its finan cibility and the other was the ques tion of whether it was needed. He gave facts to prove both of these to be in favor of the affirmative. Marie Broach, first negative speaker directed a withering fire at the affirmative before taking up her speech. She dwelt upon the intolerable conditions now- exist ing in the schools of Georgia. She declared that it would be better to let the children travel or se cure practical knowledge for six months than to keep them in poor schools. She advocated changes in the curriculum to improve them. (Continued on Back Page) College Editors Divided on Commencement Traditions Several weeks ago the Univer sity of Arkansas’ “Traveler,” uni versity newspaper, published an editorial proposing to “abolish in one sweep the expense, nuisance, and nonsense of graduation week.” Since then the discussion has reach ed many Southern colleges, and here’s what collegiate editors think: Despite the fact that most of them favor the plan, Editor Frank Eleazer of the Emory Wheel is in favor of streamlining this phase of advanced education. Quick to defend was the editor of the South western College’s “Souwester:” “Commencement week may be the dash of ditters in the educational cocktail, but it does provide a cer tain tang and finish.” In answer to the question pub lished in the “South’s Liveliest Weekly” at Georgia Tech came: “I’m against all this crap; we only graduate once, so we ought to put The West Georgian Students Give Freely To Flood Sufferers The V. R. A. sponsored the col lection of donations from the stu dent body and faculty for the relief of the flood sufferers in districts of the Ohio River. Miss Downs said that $33.00 was given, and that there were some students who still desired to contribute. Doris Ownings and Louise Wain wright will collect for future do nations in the Women’s Building: Andy Floyd, Joe Hamil and Billy Harris, in the Men’s Building: and Foy Ingram in the Cabin and town students, Miss Downs further stat ed. WEST GEORGIA DEBATED EMORY U. FRIDAY EVENIING CARMICHAEL AND TAYLOR EN GAGE IN NON-DECISION AFFAIR The West Georgia College de bating team, Mozelle Taylor and Pledger Carmichael, upheld the ne gative side of the question, Resolv ed: That the government should turn right, against the affirmative Freshman and Sophomore team from Emory University, last Fri day evening in the college audi torium. Norman Block the first affirma tive speaker confined his argu ments to showing the hurtful policy of the present radical admin istration. He said that the tax payers of this nation could not stand the burden that was being placed on them. Pledger Carmichael, first nega tive speaker asked the affirmative what right they planned to turn to. “To the right of Europe’s out standing examples, Hitler and Mussolini?” He told of the bene fits of the present new deal. He explained just what the govern ment doing for the people, and made a plea that the policies be continued. Ed Yancy, second affirmative spent some time in rebutting the negative and then went into his speech which showed the effects of the present governmental policy (Continued on Back Page) on the dog when we can.” As expected, co-eds are attracted by sheepskins and academic rega lia. “Agnes Scott girls love to march down the aisle to get their diplomas,” comments Editor Laura Steele of the Agonstic. “A four corned black plate perched on the top of the head is not entirely unbecoming,” she continued. Editor Jimmy McGuire of the University Evening School says: “Such a causal and insignificant climax to four or five years of hard work at college doesn’t conform to my opinion at all. Although a junior college editor, the West Georgian, like the Wheel, is in favor of abolishing the me dieval tradition which “is like high schools and I’m against everything high schoolish.’ So chirp the young “Four Es taters.” What do you think? CARROLLTON, GA., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1937 Warner Morgan Elected Publicity Head at Meet V. R. A. MEMBEHS PLAN SIM I LIAR CONFERENCE HERE DUR ING SPRING QUARTER Warner Morgan, LaGrange, was elected to the office of Publicity Superintendent of the State-wide Methodist Student Conference held in Athens February 5-7. Morgan, a Sophomore, is mem ber of the West Georgian staff, and Chief Artist for the Chieftain, in addition to holding membership in the Voluntary Religious Associa tion. President Andy Floyd stated that the need for a religious emphasis week was magnified to such a de gree that plans are definitely un derway for such a week on the campus here during the Spring Quarter. At the Conference such subjects as “What It Means to be a Chris tian,” “Christ and Campus Rela tionship,” and “Is God Necessary in the Life of a Student” were discussed. The theme of the con ference was “Christian Action on the Campus.” In discussing the conference, Miss Downs, faculty advisor, said that the emphasis of the meet was put on the very core of religion instead of on Social ethics. The students, she said held, to fundamental problems, push ing aside minor questions of con duct and action incidental to liv ing the Christ-like life. Those attending this conference from West Georgia were: Nell Clegg, Mildred Dunwoody, Rachel Hunt, Rosalind Hays, Betty Ann Sewell, Jean Winn, Andy Floyd and Warner Morgan. BEST MU ZETA ALPHA THESIS WRITTEN BY MARTHA GLADD WROTE ON “SYPHILIS—THE DE STROYER”; M. TAYLOR DISCUSS ED HISTORY OF HEALTH At the Friday night’s meeting of the Mu Zeta Alpha, honorary scientific society, Miss Martha Gladd’s thesis “Syphilis —the De stroyer” was chosen the best of the pledges’ themes, said Glenn Hogan, president of the organization. Before a neophyte is allowed to become a member of the society, he is required to write a five-hun dred word thesis on some scienti fic subject which interests him most. These theses are judged according to contents and neat ness. At the s?ine meeting, Moselle Taylor gave a report on “Health through the Ages.” She mentioned the different manners in which man has been able to protect him self from diseases through the cen turies. She also listed many im provements of modern medicine. Hogan also said that he appoint ed a permanent program committee to consist of the following: Bob Richardson, Helen Haines, Phillip Jones, and Opal Cowart. Their duty is to assist Vice President, Virginia Rainey in preparation of programs. Regarding the programs, Hogan also stated that an amendment is expected to be added to the club s constitution at the next meeting. Ciceronians To Initiate Ten Members President Virginia Shoffiett said last night that the Ciceronian Li terary Society will meet sometime next week to initiate ten members into the honorary society. Bids were sent to Moselle Tay lor, Mable Duncan, Dorothy Cau sey, Mrs. R. L. Putnam, Doris Webb, Frances McCrary, Hettie Mable Chandler, Emma Ruth Mitchell, Jane Osterhout, and Ka therine George. Qualification for membership consists of excellency in courses in the humanities, music, and art. PHI SIGMA ALPHA CONTINUES STUDY OF CONTEMPORARY GA. INITATED THREE PLEDGES AT THURSDAY NIGHT MEETING Thursday evening the members of the Phi Sigma Alpha, honorary social science organization initiat ed three new pledges into member ship for their work during the Fall Quarter in the Social Sciences. The three students are: Frank Kelly, Virginia Rainey, and Al fred Prince. Kelly is editor of the Chieftain, Miss Rainey is vice-president of the Mu Zeta Alpha, and Prince is an inter-collegiate debator. At the meeting that night Nor man Tant spoke on “The Land of Dixie,” stating that for many years the Georgia climate has been her chief attraction. He also said that erosion was present in the days of the red man, and that di versification was not the solution of the problems. Helen Haines made a speech on the position of Georgia’s agricul tural situation, emphasizing the low position of Georgia agriculture and the large number of tenants in the state. Speaking on Agarlanism, Marion Huddleston said that in an agrarian mode of life, the people did not depend upon industry for any thing; that in a true state, a large amount of food could be found growing wild. Because of the lar (Continued on Back Page) Marion Smith Re-named Board of Regents Head Marion Smith again heads the University System’s Board of Re gents which Friday had reported to Gov. Rivers a balanced budget and payment of debts in excess of a million dollars, The Atlanta Journal reported Friday night. Mr. Smith, an Atlanta lawyer, succeeds Col. Sandy Beaver, head of the Riverside Military Academy at Gainesville. Mr. Smith was formerly chair man of the Regents Board, but he resigned during the regime of Gov. Talmadge. Col. Beaver resigned as chairman of the regent board Thursday. He said in his letter of resignation that as he was an appointee of the previous he felt he should retire from chairman ship. Chancellor S. V. Sanford reported the balanced budget and payment of more than $1,000,000 on past Dr. C.B. Gosnell Is Featured on Forum Program EMORY POLITICAL SCIENCE HEAD TO TALK ON POLITICS IN GEORGIA Although the plans have not yet been forrmlfcted, announce ment has been made by Professor Robert Strozier that Dr. Cullen B. Gosnell of Emory University will be featured on the second Public Forum Program. Dr. Gosnell is head of the Polti cial Science Department at Emory, and will talk on “Government and Politics in Georgia.” He is a graduate of Wofford Col lege and Vanderbilt University, and has done graduate work at Princeton University. Plans for the Friday night ban quet, April 2, are being completed now, but the speaker for the oc casion has not been yet determined. In addition to Dr. Gosnell’s lec ture, the program will also include several other talks on the Euro tions. Among those are Dr. Geo rge Raffalovich, formerly of Fran ce and Dr. Pierre Lejins on Latvia. Lectures on the Far East situa tion and civilization, perhaps the most noted will be the address by Dr. L. M. Smith who will talk on Japan and China. He has spent several years as a student of the Orient and was formerly connect ed with the faculty of Soochow University, Soochow, China. Professor Robert Strozier is chairman of the faculty committee on public exercises. Assisting him are Dean Gunn, Miss St. Clair, Miss Downs, and Mr. Watson. The Men's Glee Club, under the direction of Prof. Watson, and the Women’s Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Dorothy St. Clair, will offer musical entertainment. "The various Civic Clubs of Car rollton have pledged their heartiest support in attempting to make the second forum more successful than the first,” Mr. Strozier said. Among those clubs are: The Ci vitan, The Lions Club, The Lit- Mu Club, and the Business and Pro fessional Woman's Club. The program starts Thursday, April Ist when Dr. Pierre Lejins will speak on “What Europe Thinks About America.” debts despite the fact that the le gislative appropration was cut 20 per cent during each of the past three years. Dr. Sanford has ask ed the Legislature that $1,750,000 be appropriated to the system for each of the years 1937 and 1938. He further recommended that the Legislature appropriate the fol lowing for the System: Maintenance, $1,750,000; building program $550,000; a graduate school $75,000; new equipment, ap paratus, machinery, $75,000; the medical school at Augusta, $50,000, and repairs, $50,000. It was also learned that Gov. Rivers will have four appointments to the Board on July 1, when the terms of four Talmadge appointees expire. These men are Clark Ho well, Jr., J. W. Burson, George Woodruff, and Judge M. D. Dick erson. NUMBER 8