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The Gold Bug, Jan. 30, 1941 Along Th£ W 8y B8rt And G£orge Norman And Th£r£·. Another Voices ... With This--- ~1wJ, 'Who. (!)"" <11r.e did/. By Charles G. Brccks now over, it is Final examinations Farewell! By HAROLD TRAVIS the procedure of many to reflect upon The spotlight moves over the college York, as all six boys play football. structor while in the Anny Air Corps them and their effects, which after all is a useless procedure ; but with en- The hands of Time are nearing and attended Augustana College, Rock that eventful moment when one editor halls, it stops-c-Bart and George Nor- Henry, a younger brother, is starting Island, Illinois. Then he returned to suing exaggerations of excellence and to carry on the semester man, outstanding brothers, are caught here this relinquishes the privileges, pleasures, in its light. Bart and George are a Norman fame. All were on the State his Alma Mater here and for one se- of "dirty deals", at least aids in the and problems of Gold Bugging to an- wonderful pair with plenty of person- All-Star Team in high school. mester of summer school last year inflation of one's ego. other editor, when one staff hands These brothers have no conflict when was on the Dean's List. He is major- So what ? Because a person has over the implements, inquiries, and it. comes to relaxing as they are ing in economics and minoring In-Eng- got to be free to wander around in his industry of publishing a newspaper agreed that classical record playing lish. own ego, looking at others sometimes to another staff, when one phase of is very soothing. They take voice and George intends to go to Law School and blaming them because he sees the history of this publication passes both sing in the choir. at the University of Syracuse in his himself, or thanking God because he over into the realm of forgotten an- Bart, the older, is married to Lucille home town. doesn't. One must be free to bathe nals. in his own image and worship the Gischel, class of '44. He started at same, although others call it some- • Customary Farewell WIIlC in 1940 and was undefeated in thing else und ofteh refuse to rec- That sentence would constitute the '41 when he boxed heavyweight until ognize it. A per-sou must be f'ree, and first sentence of'a customary farewell he dislocated his shoulder. Bart is an making the Dean's List is a freedom editorial from the departing staff di- unconventional guy with plenty of in- -c-rreedom from harsh-sounding alarm rected at the incoming staff, wishing sults to compliment you. He dresses clocks upon occasion, freedom from them all the "joys" of editing a col- casually and lives a more or less se- definite times and arbitrary rul'es, and lege paper. "We're sorry to leave-- cluded life. He does not like to travel freedom from various other imposi- and after being in the service changed have had a lot of tun-c-and yet will the accent here at Western Maryland tions. Boredom is an imposition to enjoy the vacut'icn-c-good luck to you from "Sports" to "Studies". He was, anyone who is at least normally men- all-s-end so farewell!" And with this however, a tackle on the football team, tally active-make the List and strut. final fiing of words to the readers and but played under the handicap of a Good Lord! people studying the diffi- to the newly-appointed staff, the past bad chest all season. He is minoring cult economics of the home do that~ editor and staff pass into a state of in biology and majoring in history. there's honor. But it's a good thing long-remembered (by them) bliss. i!h~~:e~;:;i~:~~ whether one condemns or condones • Final Suggestion Bart Norman. ( se:s:~r~; ::I~O~~e;: parts of it. At least it establishes We do say all these kind tradition- of the MSG, a member of the Black certain freedoms with ensuing obli- al things; we do thank the members al traits in common. Both have a good and Whites, guard on the football gations upon a part of the whole who of the present staff for all the cooper- sense of humor and a philosophical team, and submits quotations to the should have the same but for mechen- ation and support of policies that outlook on life. Gold Bug. ical difficulties. they have rendered. We think that Athletics stand high on their roster He started at WMC in 1941 and Tn relation to the academic Dean's they know these things without ex- of achievements. They boxed during played that year on the undefeated George Norman List one might suggest what we could pression in florid and flowing langu- their early college life and have played freshman football team. In 1942 he call a Bishop's List which would ap- age. And so to this phase of leaving-c- football both in high school and at played varsity football, and in 1943 he All ill all, it would be impossible to ply to all of those who reach the farewell! WMC. was a member of the boxing and find two brothers as jovial, accom- grades of "A" or "B" ill a religion One final suggestion we have, how- Football seems to run in the family weight lifting teams. plished, and popular as Bart and course. It might well be our sugges- ever that seems to overshadow these of Normans from Syracuse, New George was bombardier and in- George Norman. tion to reward the members of this other words of fond farewell. It may honorary list by entitling them to un- not be agreed with; it may not even limited cuts in chapel, a beneficial re- be read. But we believe in it; we have Letters To The Editor ward making way for further pur- attempted to practice it; we believe suits in academic lines and in Biblical that it has been effective; we believe lines or, upon rare occasions in social that it may become of increasing To the Editor: established by the Board of Trustees, The Trumpeters hope that students, lines. It's all very simple, thought importance if it is understood and In response to a request of the we recognized how close the margin now that they understand why the $15 out in simple language understand- aimed more directly. Trumpeters, for information' concern- would be if price ceilings should be increase in board was made, will form able to everyone and easily absorbed. ing the necessity for increased board removed. We, therefore, inserted in a more favorable attitude about the One of the most difficult things in the • Peace-Maker or Peaee-Br eaker during the second semester, the letter the catalogue the following statement: entire matter. world is the coercion of people to The college newspaper may be a which is printed below was received "The college reserves the right to ad- Truly yours, learn. Thus we do away with limited peace-maker or peace-breaker between from ~r. Fred G. Holloway. The just rates for board beginning Janu- Shirley Snyder, class cuts. Another one of the most students and faculty, between stu- Trumpeters made the request, not as ary 30, if rising food costs make same Chairman of the Trumpeters. difficult things in the world is to co- dents and administration. Who wants a complaint, but realizing that the necessary." erce people into religious services be- to make peace at the expense of ex- student body is not able to see clearly The treasurer's office informs me To the Editor: lieving that they will be inspired at citement? We assume that it is slight- the problems of financing the board that the increase paid for raw food Ever since I came to the Hill, I have the same time with fervor and fnith-c- ly more pleasant to live on the West- of approximately 500 people for four per person from September, when col- always wanted to ask someone why or whatever may be the object. Grant- ern Maryland campus in a state of months, with the hope of destroying Jege opened, to December was twenty- the boys do not have a lounge. The ed, the law was stated before accept- peace than with our shotgun cocked the unfavorable attitude that has aris- two percent. We are increasing the first weekend that my parents came ance of it; some .people signed the ready to aim a steady flow of gripes en on the campus as a result of mis- charge for the second *mester exact- up to visit me stands clear in my temperance pledge years ago in their when the first opportunity arises. understanding. The Jetter from Dr. ly ten percent. I am sure, the need mind. The only refuge that could be childhood too. Perhaps this is a false assumption-c. Holloway reads as follows: for increased charge is obvious, and found was McDaniel Lounge, which perhaps the student body cannot exist January 27, 1947. more so when one bears in mind that was filled with fellows and their dates, But so what? If I am my brother's normally without a sufficient number Dear Miss Snyder: there has been a comparable increase or our car. I'm sure that many fel- keeper I will gladly set an example according to my own beliefs and con- of gripes. Perhaps the administration Thank you very much for the oppor- both in"wages and in the cost of sup- lows feel the same way about this. as it and faculty cannot bear to see the tunity to reply to your inquiry con- plies. In addition to ita being comfortable victions, which are, as unusual certain may upon a seem, based students in that passive state of exist- cerning the need for increased charge Sincerely yours, for visiting mothers and dads, SCA ence with no chips on their shoulders for board. Fred G. Holloway, meetings could be held there; also, the a~e;l:ti:fu::ao:n~ag~o:~~:ll:~: ;l)Ost to carry them through the day with When the charges for 1946-7 were President. (Continued on page 3, column 1) scowls on their faces. We believe that they can. ThisWeek's Short Stories • Many Gripes Well-Founded Gold Bug Contest Winners So that no misunderstanding arises, we believe that in thr-ee-four-ths of the BeiweeH. Bu4e4 cases of "gripes" the students spend hours discussing are well-founded in actual conditions that exist that are Cuppa coffee, cream and sugar and Used to tell Jeanne that some day I'd things that happen to a guy. I don't Two Short Stories not too desirable. In three-fourths of give me a pack of Luckies, will ya 1 have a place of my own. We used to 1 never could blame her. the evils expounded by ardent student Thanks. What do you like on the imagine a building with a big sign guess I could ever blame her for any- Two short stories have been chosen reformers, the reformers are right, juke box? STEVE'S GARAGE on the front of it. thing. Maybe I should have known but fOl" publication this issue because both seemed to measure up to the stand- and we support their views. Yea, I guess you do get sick of Yea, I've got a match. That's O. K.; how can a fellow know a thing like ards of previous stories published. An antagonistic approach, however, them. Things sure do change, don't keep them. that? Lotsa guys drink all their lives by word of mouth or in print, is they? I was here about two years Her folks didn't think much of their and it never seems to bother them. I The second story, "Nondescript", will to a me- getting married wrong, we believe. We know from ex- ago, in the summer it was. You didn't daughter They seemed to think a fel- don't know when it started. We used be found on page three. chanic. but I never drank to go to parties perience that the situation results in have those booths there; that section any more than anybody else. I used There really isn't much more to tell. (Continued on page 3, column 5) where the bus came in is different. low :wasn't any good if he hadn't been Yea, things sure do change. Good to college. They were always nice to to be dead tired when I'd leave the I started drinking more and more. I cuppa coffee. Guess you don't get me though. But one time I heard shop at night-that's pretty tough knew I was drinking too much but I many customers this hour of the them talking. Her mother said, "Bill, work-s-and I'd stop in a place and get seemed to need a drink. I started THE GOLD BUG night. Here's an oldie on the juke; 1 of all the nice young men in this town a shot. Kinda gave me a lift. Lotsa watching the big clock at the end of to push around so Trying the shop. why Jeanne had to pick an auto me- fellows did that, too. Sometimes when Let me have some nickels for that. ot Western Offioial student published semi·monthly Mary on' bet not many people play that one. chanic, I don't know." Then her fa- I had a date' with Jeanne I'd stop in it would be five o'clock and I could n8wspaper ~;~::S~i€~~:;~;:g;f:fr~~e~~~~~:§k ther said, "Now Mary, he is a very and get a drink on the way. After get a drink. Then it got so that I College, land Thanks. what I heard her mother and father wait until five and I'd slip couldn't nice boy and besides there Two years ago it was, spring dance is good boss started noticing. Like I said, I Pod Office. under the Act 01 Ma~ch 3. 1879. at the country club, that song sure money in that business these days." say I kind of hated to go to the house. out during the day. After a while the I at a party "1 know, Bill," she said, "but you remember One night brings it back. Our song, we always Subscription Price $2.00 a Year said. Jeanne, the most beautiful name know where he lives, on Green Street. Jeanne said to me, "Steve, I think you was a good mechanic and he didn't in the world, for the most beautiful His father was a no good-e-from have had enough, don't you?" She fire me. So I promised him I wouldn't EDITORIAL STAFF girl in the world, I used to tell her. what I I hear left his wife when the tried to be real gentle and ktqd about do it again and for a day or two I'd Editor.in·chl.f ..... M..rgaret St ..tleT I wonder what's she doing now. Mar- boy was born." Then he said, "Now it, but she kinda got under my skin. fight off that want for a drink. God, it M..n8glTlg Edit"r ....•••.. Fern Ray I knew when I'd had enough; I didn't makes me sick td think of the hell of New. Ed,tor ...•.......... Mary Her"Mela ried maybe. Two years is a long time. Mary, don't you worry, they aren't those days. Waiting for the clock. I ~~;:!~eE~1ti~~~~:D~j,h;'e Cl~~ke.J·B:t~f~~:~d~ We sure had a wonderful time to- married yet." need her to tell me. So I went on got so I hated that clock. Hated it so gether. We meant it, too. I might Yeah, I'll take another cup. drinking and Jeanne got pretty sore ~l;!n~~;!~:~~~.Z~~..~.~.e::~~~.~~~eo~~~~ have smiled when she'd talk about Jeanne always said whether a fel- about it. She was kinda 'cold to me much I wanted to tear it off the wall. The more I watched it the slower the BUSINESS STAFF getting married, but I wanted it. I low went to college or not didn't really when I went to see her the next hands seemed to move. Then some- I told her I was sorry and she night. Bll$ines& M.. nager .•.•...•.. l'hyllis Houck wanted to marry her more than any- matter. Lotsa fellows she knew had Adv~Ttising Manager ...•. Dorothy Andenon thing else in the world. We couldn't gone and they weren't making as said she was sorry. Well, you know thing seemed to break inside me; I Qircnl ..tion Manager.. . ... WiIliam Cook how it is when you love somebody; couldn't wait another minute. I'd go see any reason why we couldn't, after much money as I was. Or she'd say, CONTRIBUTORS a while. I had a pretty good job. "Steve, I don't eare what you are or One minute you're mad and the next out and get a drink. Auto mechanic. I seem to be a nat- what you do, I'U always love you." I you've forgotten all about it. That's It sure was tough. ural for that kind of work. Always can hear her saying that so plain- how it was with us. After that I was I never will forget. the look on did like to tinker around with things. "I'll always love you." Funny the careful about drinking around Jeanne. (Continued on page 4, column 1)