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PAGE 4 THE PANTHER FEBRUARY, 1945 With Justice to All Wall . . . Peeping Tom is back again, since Christmas vacation the gossip has been piling up for you Coeds to dig. What hasn’t gone on around dear ole C. C. . . . whew! Let’s see—wonder what E. Thomp son and Samuel Hatchett are putting down here of late; Evelyn prepared supper for him at her aunt’s house . . . The Kute Klever Klan, composed of the Seven Sisters really tried to uproot C. C. when they invited some of “The Boys’’ home for Christmas . . . anyhow, I notice that every thing is back to normal except Lit tle Ruthie Rogers still believes in “Sharing the Man” plan. Alton Adams almost dug himself a little trouble, while being nice to Marilyn Easterling, but he managed to dig out of that nicely; it’s okay now ’cause Ogust has him in tow again. ’Tis a pity that Goodman and Brown are not together again. Wonder what Irene Whitfield intends to do about Bolton and Barnard? Haven’t seen Carl and Jo together lately. What happened between Jessye Luke and Chapman—did some witty remark on her part “dood” it? ’Course, Blimp doesn’t mind ’cause B. Johnson soothes his wounded pride by danc ing with him every chance she gets in the Rec. The deepest apprecia tions are extended, therefore, to the good ole reliable for the two peas in a pod, Spotts and Bradford don’t ever lose sight of one another! “Mr. and Mrs. Bird,” both play some fine basket ball, was it because of her interest in sports or her in terest in Johnny that she moved in the Dorm. Jack Bell—why don’t you play basketball so that when Mattie L. finished her game she can sit: back, like Mrs. Bird, and look at you. Incidentally, has M. Conyers made up her mind over Mitchell or Haynes ... or will both do ? Georgie Boy Allen sent Carolyn Smith a beautiful orchid . . . was he keeping up with Dean Holland—or is that the real McCoy? “Doe Belly” might be a little bash ful, but not in a game of basket ball . . . already he has the girls swooning over him. Of course, every one knows the mighty Pedro Swig- gins. Ya’ think he’s gonna fly rignt and become submissive to Lila Clyde’s charms? Wall . . . the Buckeyes really get in the news . . . first, Danny .Lewis almost messes up with D. Hunter over C. Williams; second, Cleo Par ker “dood it" and married U. Cutts; and third, R. Riley makes the club inter-collegiate . . . wonder if that's to bring in more men from the “House” ? Mr. and Mrs. Peeping Tom really must do something to help that stu dent at. Meharry, ’cause Emma “Det- ri” Jefferson is smiling beguilingiy at George Tate ... is it because their first names are the same? Al lah, what happened to the spell you cast over Cassell—it has worn off and her attention has turned to the House . . . Evelyn E. and Grade H. act like two kittens with a ball of yam over Pvt. Odum A., don’t tear the yarn, girls!! It seems that Thomas Dooley step ped in and captivated M. Easter ling’s heart—got her exclaiming, “Oh, how I love that boy!” Kelly, have you made up your mind or did J. E. Butler make it up for you? Myrtis Smith is singing, “I’ll walk alone” since “Gabby” is residing at Ft. Benning . . . K. McKinney, have you and Elaine Pace settled the trou ble involving that man? We hope that everything is well under con trol. Sadie R., why didn’t you tell us about Mason, we would have under stood . . . “Detri” Current, why is it that you go to bed at 7 o’clock with a certain picture in your hand? Could it be that you want to dream of Robby a little longer? Please, Portia T., Margaret B., and Emma Lena P., don’t wear those shirts hanging out anymore, this isn’t Agnes Scott College, you know. It seems that a lot of Spelman chicks come over to our Rec. on Sat urdays after dinner. It has been told to Peepin’ Tom that they say, “If Clark men won’t come to see us, we will come to see them.” . . . June Daniels, the eyes of Clark are on you and Scottie, so don’t you go and “Dood it.” Now, what I’d really like to see would be:—Wicked Willie live up to his name . . . Alton Adams lose his sig . . . Bernice Fields stop primp ing for Alonzo’s benefit . . . Bernice Johnson get a new hair style . . . David Washington grow up . . . Jetty Viot get a new line of jive for the girls . . . La Rue Braxton stop act ing like a baby . . . Dietitian wear a smile . . . Madelene Reed lose faith in the Ouija Board and Allah . . . Ludell White forget about that Lieut. . . . Sullivan lose his Casanova look . : . Small get a hair cut . . . Mitchell make up his mind between Pfeiffer and Merner Halls . . . Flanagan date a few girls . . . Johnnie McCoggle lose her stiff composure and give a fellow a tumble . . . Tommy Grissom lose some of his family . . . Giles Jewel stop jiving Ella Pearl . . . Thomasina make up her mind be- Social Tid-Bits Well, dear readers, I’m back again after quite a vacation and at tne pnase or our term wmch may be ’ade quately described as “tne lull in'our lives." inanKS to the Ohio Club ror a break in that lull. It was their initial dance of the season. The theme, Winter Wonderland, was ex travagantly portrayed by scenes of the winter sun, polar bears, snow banks, and flurries of snow falling gently on the window panes. The president, Miss Ruth Riley, es corted by Andrew Terrell, was en ticing in a white sequined crepe gown. The sponsor, Mr. Holland, had as his guest Miss Carolyn Booker, a senior of Bennett College. Among other members present were Mae Simpson escorted by Mac Anderson of Morris Brown . . . Nora Spotts and Benjamin Bradford . . . Georgia Wallace and Borah Walton . . . Peg gy Quocker in pink net . . . Wm. Bailey, Sam McKinney, and Donald Brown of Morehouse . . . Marjorie Butler . . . Danny Lewis and John Kemp. Other guests glimpsed here and there were Katie McKinney in blue tulle with Maurice Moore . . . Anna Rice and G. “Chubby” James . . . charming Dorothy Elliott in black and white net escorted by Richard Cooper . . . Omogene Wil liams attired in flowered moire taf feta with Pat Yancey . . . Mildred Touchstone and her roommate, Er nestine “Trissy” Lawson as fascinat ing as ever, with Jay Jackson and itoy Kobmson of Morehouse .... Louise Brown in a lovely gown of Diack chiffon topped witn a velvet bodice beatuifully enhanced by a pink laced neckline was with Raymond Odum . . . Sara Gannaway modeled flowered pique and was escorted by fi. Fisher . . . June Daniel and her dark eyes in a red and white striped frock with Robert Scott . . . Cynthia terry in a combination of black jer sey and white marquisette with Tal- madge Owens . . . Mrs. Marvel John son, secretary to the Dean . . . Miss Frances Clark, assistant registrar . . . Eloise Watters and Reginald Haynes . . . lovely Caroline Smith and George Allen . . . and oh so many more just as charming ... I could go on and on and on. We do ffour hats to the Ohioans. Long may they entertain. Our former Associate Editor, popu lar Katherine Washington Frye, is the mother of a baby girl who has been named Andrea Wynelle. Ora Jeanne Bohannon is the “proud” godmother. The Tokyos and Bon Bons are busy these days making the final plans for the Annual Sweetheart’s Ball. This affair is always looked forward to with much eagerness and is a “must” on the year’s social cal endar. The girls are already taking inventory on the available men. ’Tis rumored the “invites” will read Feb ruary 17th. So young men, don’t say you didn’t know. Get busy and please don’t make the corsages too conspicuous — by their absence—I mean. A number of College Atlantans trekked to Tuskegee to see some more of our boys receive their wings during the holidays. Among them were Dorothy Payne, June Daniel, and Ora Jeanne Bohannon. June had the honor of pinning wings on Lieu tenant Ivan J. McRae while Ora Jeanne did the honor to her husband. The members of Alpha Kappa Al pha Sorority were recently enter tained by Sorors Helen Burke. Bes- sye Brown, and Florence Cassell at the home of Soror Brown. The de licious repast included chicken salad, ritz, pickles, olives, cheese, cookies, punch, mints, and nuts. O. Bohannon. tween the “house,” Morris Brown and Edw. Thompson . . . Jessye L. keep that “Veronica Lake” hair out of her eyes! Like mother like daughter. June Daniel started it by picking up on “Scotty” after friend Inelle did the “I do” with Lt. Lowery, now, play- daughter Claretta is picking up where friend Carole made her deci sion. Have you noticed the Shaw-Mar- shall combination? Well . . , Coeds, must leave you to dig a little more dirt. Remember, I hear all, see all, and tell all . . . but with Justice to All. Girls Basket Ball Team The girls have started again coached by the famous and able Ma- ble Smith Lott of Tuskegee, who in 1936 ran on the 4’40 Relay Team, set the International Broad Jump Rec ord, and held the Southern Record of the High Jump for three years. She was elected the campus’ most popu lar girl in ’37 and ’39, when she was elected by the student body to reign as “Miss Tuskegee.” Mrs. Lott play ed four years of Varsity Basketball and graduated with first honors in the Physical Education Department. When asked how she likes coach ing the girls, she said, “Oh, I like it fine, and I love Clark.” Mrs. Lott says that the girls show promise not to have played before, and consider ing the fact they have to practice off the campus along with other handi caps; she feels that in due time they will develop into a fine team. Mrs. Lott says that the main purpose of the Physical Education Department is to develop an appreciation of “sports ' for sport’s sake”; even though we feel that to win is im portant, we play the game for the fun of it.” Tommie Hamm is the manager, Madeline Reed, Captain and Maurice Downs, Co-captain. The other mem- oers ox tne team are: Katie Lou Rob inson of Florida; Ciaronese Black of Daytona Beach, Florida; Sadie Rut ledge of Birmingham, Alabama; Ru- Dye IViaxey of Birmingham, Ala- oama; Dorothy Carlton of Monroe, Georgia; Ophelia Johnson of Gaines ville, Georgia; Janie R. Moreland, of Atlanta, Georgia; and Marion Smith, of Monroe, Georgia, ail of whom play guard positions. The forwards in clude Madeline Reed of Daytona Beach, Florida; Mattie Jo Lamar, of Atlanta, Georgia; Maurice Downs, of Valdosta, Georgia; Mildred Johnson, Monticello, Georgia; Evelyn Jackson, Monroe, Georgia; Johnny Jordan, Florida, and Iris Passmore. So fal the girls have known both victory and defeat, topping it over Morris Brown, but bowing to ’Skegee. The faculty and student body wish the Girls’ Basketball Team of ’45 much success. Sport News The Basketball Season of ’45 has started off with a bang! Under the effective coaching of Charles A. Mc Pherson, the “Fighting Panthers” still holding true to the traditions and standards set by former Clark- ites, are aiming for the championship this year. The Captain, Talmadge Owens, of Gary, Indiana, has been a member of the team for three years and this is his second year of captainship. The school points to Owens with pride, as they look forward to his superb playing throughout the coming sea son. Reginald Hayes, from Texas, is the Alternate Captain. He too helps to keep our team rating high among the other schools, for last year Haynes was the high-point man. The other members of the team are: Johnnie “Bird” Colquitt who comes to us from Gary with his bashful and quiet way. The “Bird” enables Clark to chalk up many high scores. Lincoln Critterdon, a sophomore from Atlanta, plays a swift and ex- RA. 9291 BROADNAX CLEANERS Work Done by Expert Workmen Dresses a Specialty 870 Hunter Street, S. W. Atlanta, Ga. citing game. Joe Swiggins, from Springfield, Ohio, who left us to spend some time with Uncle Sam, has now returned to take his place among the “Fighting Panthers.” Jor dan Williams is from Atlanta also. Joseph “Allah” Brown hails from Gary, Indiana; George “Gabby” Stearnes, another “Steel City” boy, has left us to pay his respects to Uncle Sam. While playing he show ed fine sportsmanship and he is in deed missed by all. William Lakes, a graduate from Booker T. Washing ton High School, along with Ray mond “Doe-Belly” Williams, are both making excellent showings as star basketball players. Little Kelly Henry, from Knoxville, Tenn., plays a fine game too; and with the prog ress he is steadily making, along with the other nine men on the team will see to it that the “Fighting Panthers” will always live up to their motto: “Second to None.” No team is complete without a manager. D. T. Harper, who thrill ed thousands during football season, is now holding this position. George “Chubby” James, from Augusta, Georgia, a varsity member last year, had to leave the team because of injuries received during the foot ball season, and is now serving as official score and time keeper. 54-22 Victory Over Fort Benning Our Panthers swamped a game, but impoent Fort Benning team at Sun set Casino Friday, January 28 to the tune of 54-22. The Tigers from Ben ning started out to make a fight of it and came from a 4-0 deficit to deadlock the game 4-4 in the open ing moments. From then on in our lads were hot and it was easy sail ing. The whole Panther team saw ac tion in the game and Williams, Ow ens, and Haynes looked good through out. Our squad was considerably bolstered by the return of Joe Swig- gins, basketball and football man of wide renown and a star here a couple of years back. Also seeing action and looking finished were Lakes, Colquitt, Kelly Henry, J. Williams, L. Crittendon, and Joe Brown. It remained for two former local collegians to be the chief thorns in our boys’ sides—George “Gabby” Steams, until recently a regular on our team, and Edwin Smith, football and basket ball star at Morehouse, were the mainstays against us and performed well throughout. Pressing - Altering 140 Chestnut Street Maroon Tigers Eke Out 46-43 Victory The Maroon Tigers eked out a 46- 43 victory over our lads on Satur day, January 29th before an over flowing crowd at the Morehouse gym. The Clark five got off to a slow start and at no time during the fray did they head the Tigers in the scor ing column. Sparked by Brooks, Harris, and Dooley, Morehouse held a 25-17 lead at the halftime. Both teams speeded up their scoring in the final periods and Clark with two minutes left pulled within one point of the Tigers by virtue of an offen sive spree by Williams, Owens, and Haynes. However, Harris sank two one-handers and Riley dropped in a “snowbird” while Clark was able to make only one field goal. This iced the game for the “House,” and the fracas terminated with a mad flurry of desperation shots by our boys in the closing moments. Dooley and Harris were outstand ing for Morehouse while Haynes, Owens, and Williams bore the brunt of our offense. Panthers Bow to ’Skegee Tigers Hot as a string of firecrackers, the Tigers from ’Skegee swept aside our charges in an avalanche of points. Sparked by Capt. Bethel, and stellar forward Calvin “Monk” Jones, the Tigers rolled up a 60-42 victory. The Panthers battled gallantly and made a real fight of it in the opening quarter. ’Skegee drew first blood by virtue of a pair of free throws made by Jones. A deuce by Clark dead locked the fray, and then a seesaw ing first period ensued. Clark led at the beginning of the second period 14-12. From here on the Tigers took the issue in hand and were never again headed. At the half time the count stood 29-19 for the ’Skegee Ti gers. From then on the Tigers, fea turing a devastatingly fast break and uncanny accuracy in hitting the hoops, overwhelmed our boys. “Snow birds” by Bethel and Jones were frequent and ’Skegee exhibited su periority in banking the backboard. Jones with 17 and Bethel’s 22 led the scorers for ’Skegee while Haynes’ 17 was high for Clark. R. Williams looked good under both backboards. T. Owens played his usual hustling game and was superb in the pivot. Joe Brown, G. Steams, W. Lakes, and J. Colquitt also saw action for Dying - Cleaning A. B. Wright, Prop. 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