THE RIMROCK ECHO Eastern Montana State Normal School

VOL. XIV. BILLINGS, MONTANA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1943 NO. 2

Manion Leaves For Navy Service

At Columbus, Ohio The first member of the Normal

School faculty to enlist in the armed forces is Mr. Keith Manion, art in-structor, who last week received a commission as lieutenant junior grade in the U. S. navy. This is equivalent in rank to a first lieutenant in the army.

Mr. Manion is to report for duty on March 1 at Columbus, Ohio where he will enter a training school for aviation recognition. Later he will be sent elsewhere to receive advanced instruction. The work he will do concerns recognizing contour, color, sound and all other methods of audio-visual recognition. Mr. Manion is well equipped by his work to make a useful contribution in this field of endeavor.

He will leave next Monday to take Mrs. Manion and their daughter, Kathleen, to Belt, where they will remain with Mrs. Manion's parents for the duration of the war.

Miss Roberts will take over Mr. Manion's work in the art department, and certain adjustments in the de-partmental schedule will be made in the spring quarter to fit the curtail-ment in teaching personnel.

Mr. Manion's responsibility as fac-ulty sponsor for the Service club will be assumed by Mr. Bjorgum.

Leonard White Killed

In Action in Africa

Lieutenant Leonard White, who at-tended E.M.S.N.S. in 1935-36, was killed in action in Tunisia on De-cember 7, according to a report from the war department to his mother, Mrs. Nelle White of Sand Springs.

In the engagement which cost his life, his tank was surrounded by the enemy. He was buried in the Amer-ican cemetery at Medjez el Bab, Tunisia.

Douglas White, his brother who also attended the Normal School in 1940, is in the army air force in Col-orado. Mrs. White was graduated from our school in August, 1933.

Leonard is the second of our stu-dents to meet death in action. Nor-man Holm was killed last July when the bomber in which he was radio man crashed in the Aleutian islands during an engagement with Jap zeros.

Poly Game and Mixer Enjoyed by Large Crowd

Last Friday night, in a fast and well-played game, Poly chalked up the fifth win over Normal with a score of 56 to 30. As it was the last appearance of Coach Herbert Klindt, who left Monday to work in the Elastic Nut corporation at Lincoln, Neb., Mr. Bjorgum presented him an engraved pencil, in appreciation of his fine cooperation in athletics over a period of 12 years. The pep band played some numbers at the half time.

Guests Enjoy Games and Dancing Following the game there was a

mixer attended by about 150 students from the two schools. In full swing in the basement were games of table tennis, shuffleboard, soccer, and card games. In the gym there was dancing, the music being furnished by Clara Skaar at the piano and later Betty Cammock on the saxophone and Hel-ene Tetley at the piano took over.

New Program Made For Summer Term

Will Have Four Departments Supervised by Regular Faculty

This summer the Eastern Montana State Normal School hopes to be able to do something that it has wanted to do for a long time, and that is to organize the summer training school upon a functional basis instead of upon a grade basis, according to Dr. McMullen.

Instead of having four grade rooms (first and second, third and fourth, etc.) the school will be organized in four departments presided over by members of the regular normal school faculty. These departments will prob-ably be: (1) the arts, (2) science and mathematics, (3) language and read-ing, and (4) the social studies. Mem-bers of the faculty who will head these departments are looking for-ward with eagerness to a summer combining practice and theory.

Following this plan will mean that the training school will be the central attraction during the first five weeks of the summer school and that the usual enriched offerings for normal school graduates will be available in greater volume during the second five weeks. It is hoped that this arrangement will be convenient for those who feel that they must snend some time this summer on the farms helping to feed the nation.

In addition to this program re-fresher courses will again be offered for former teachers who can help out during this emergency: also special courses are being worked out for those high school graduates who may be required to teach before they have been able to complete the usual nor-mal school course. If there is a de-mand for it, a special short course may be offered for the county super-intendents of this area.

Not Lunches Served To Students at Noon

A plan for serving one hot dish to those who desire to add it to their lunch has, at long last, materialized, though it might have been much more popular on those 20-below days in January.

The cost to students is five cents for the one dish, with some five-cent articles from the book store on hand to sell to those who may wish to augment their lunch. The menu for each day will be posted on the bulle-tin during the morning hours of the preceding day. Stu dents desiring lunch are expected to sign their names on that day in order that Mr. Stuber may know exactly how much food to order. The aim is not to lose any money on the venture, but it is certain that no profit will be made.

The following faculty women will plan and serve the food with the aid of volunteers from the student group: Miss Rich, Monday: Miss Stevenson, Tuesday; Miss Meek, Thursday, and Miss Dewey, Friday.

The plan was inaugurated last Thursday by Miss Meek, and eight people enjoyed beef and tomato soup and crackers. On Friday, Miss Dewey ladled out chicken-noodle soup to eight. On Monday Miss Rich served tomato soup, and on Tuesday, Stevie sold the girls chicken-noodle soup. Miss Meek offers escalloped potatoes for tomorrow, but the names must be signed before leaving the school today.

The committee will be glad to have suggestions concerning the type of food to serve, but it should be re-bered that the cost must be kept down and that only those who sign up will be served.

WINTER QUARTER ROSTER

W. A. A. President Marjorie Ewen Vice Pres Marlyn Roth Secretary Irene Schleder Treasurer Rosemary Rhoades

Service Club President Roman Zuroff Vice Pres Roy Swan Secretary George Moore Treasurer Jean McConnen

Katoya President Frank Dell Vice Pres Loraine Geary Secretary Ellen Coombs Treasurer Virginia Reed

First Year Class President Bill Kelly Vice Pres Marlyn Roth Sec. & Treas Mary Ruffato

Second Year Class President Dick Marquardt Vice Pres Roy Swan Sec. & Treas Ellen Stuhlreiter

Officers of the Student Council and M.E.A. are not changed.

Dulane Fulton Writes To Correct False Report

Miss Meek is happy to correct as a mistake the statement in a previous issue of the Echo that Dulane Fulton was reported missing in action.

In response to a letter of inquiry about Dulane, Miss Meek received an answer from his sister Gwen, March '41, explaining the error. Dulane is at the naval air station at Alameda, California. A recent letter from him to Miss Meek explains the situation.

"It is my brother, Delbert, who is missing. He was in the battle of Bataan. I hope this letter will clear up the error. There is a queer feeling that comes over one when he reads his own death notice.

"To date, Miss Meek, I am very much alive. I am an ensign and am at present assistant welfare officer in charge of athletics here at the sta-tion. I like my work very much as my senior officer is a grand person. My staff is made up of very canable men who have had varied experience in athletics.

"I would appreciate it if you would make it known that I am very much alive and kicking as usual.

Sincerely. Dulane Fulton

Ens. A-V- (S) U.S.N.R."

Miss Ireland Requests Dr. McMullen's .Advice

Miss Elizabeth Ireland, state super-intendent of public instruction. has asked Dr. McMullen to attend the state meeting of county superintend-ents to be held in Helena about the middle of March. He will discuss with them the probable necessity of issuing permits to teach to high school graduates with less than two years of additional training now re-quired by law.

From this meeting there may come a uniform requirement for training before any permits are issued, in order to meet the situation brought about by the draining of prospective teachers from teacher training insti-tutions by the insistent call for more nurses ,office workers, and women in factory jobs. Such permits must be understood as being a temporary ex-pedient only, to be abandoned when the war ends.

Dr. and Mrs. Cooper have issued invitations to the members of the faculty to attend a dinner at their home on Thursday night. The dinner is in the nature of a farewell party for Mr. Manion who completes his work this week-end.

E. M. N. S. Boys Subject To Call

Reserves Leave March 16; Will Finish Quarter

On Monday, Mr. Ridgely received orders from the headquarters of the Ninth Service Command of Fort Douglas, Utah, announcing that the men of the school who are enlisted as reserves in the army are to report for duty on March 14, with the other reserves in schools throughout the country. This order sets at rest the anxiety of the men about being called before the end of the quarter.

Those in the reserve classification, affected by this order, are Rudolph Koch, Bill Kelly, Christie Milte, Roy Swan in the air corps reserve; Ro-man Zuroff, army reserve. Gail New-kirk, in the marine reserve, is to report sometime this week for duty.

Subject to draft are Arnold Ander-son, Henry Du Garm, Emery Dunlap (to be inducted in March after he graduates), Ted Langemo, Dick Mar-quardt, Lewis Schuyler.

Frances Hecker is now at home helping on the farm, but he is sub-ject to draft. Lyle Faught, who was 18 on January 8, registered on Jan-uary 9. Frank Dell will not be 18 until April.

Normal Has Information

From 112 Service Men

An effort has been made through-out the year to obtain a record of our graduates and former students in the armed services. In the issue of No-vember 5, a list of known members with their place of service was pub-lished. The names published in this issue, though not comprising the com-plete roster, are in addition to the first list. Since it is important to make the record as complete as pos-sible, the aid of any who can give information is requested. Any later addresses and ranks should be re-ported also.

Definite information has been ob-tained about 112 men, but there are many others of whom vague state-ments have been made. These names are withheld for more information.

Of the known list, 20 are commis-sioned officers, 18 are aviation ca-dets, either nearly ready for com-missions or commissioned since the latest news, three are in officers' candidate school. There are 18 non-commissioned officers besides many who hold responsible positions of a technical nature. The breakdown of these figures shows one major, two captains, two first lieutenants, eight second lieutenants, 10 sergeants, five corporals, and three privates first class

To all these men the Echo is being sent, and the grateful letters received by Miss Meek are abundant evidence of the interest these men have in E.M.S.N.S. despite the exigencies of war and training.

Wayne Babcock—R.M. 3/c U. S. N. T. S. (A.M.) Barracks No. 8, Mem-phis, Tennessee.

Ensign Floyd Beeler—U. S. Coast Guard, c/o Postmaster, San Fran-cisco, California.

Ensign Ira Beeler—Apt. 308, 1605 E. Olive Street, Seattle, Wash.

Cand. Ernest D. Bryson—Btry. 23, OCDAAS, 1st Platoon, Camp Davis, North Carolina.

Clyde Carrington-6th Div. Aerog, N.A.S., San Diego, California.

a/c Burton Caruso—Polaris Acad-emy, Lancaster, California, War Eagle Field.

Lieut. Verne Clark-79th Fighter (Continued on Page 6)

Costume Play is Chief Luncheon Attraction Today

A "Victory Luncheon with Vita-mins on Parade" will be served for E.M.S.N.S. students by Katoya Play-ers today noon in the basement of the Normal School.

The "vitamni" luncheon which stu-dents will shortly be eating will be Spanish meat balls and creole sauce, baked potatoes, Harvard beets, mixed vegetable salad and French dressing, rolls, honey, and cherry pie. The meal will be served by B2 and C2 students.

Costume Play in Gym The chief attraction of the pro-

gram, which will be held in the auditorium after the luncheon, will be the presentation of an old-fash-ioned one-act costume play. The cast of the play, which is based on Valen-tine's day, will be Marilou Sturm of Miles City and Audre' Woodruff of 4powlton, who will portray the parts or Hugh and Ralph, the suitors of Nancy, played by Margie Hughes of Grass Range. Miss Dewey has been asked to present the play for the Colonial Ladies auxiliary of the Christian church on February 24, and later at a meeting of the Lions club.

Other highlights of the program will be a violin solo, "Der Sohnder Heid," by Virginia Reed of Billings, accompanied by Helene Tatley of 011ie, and several accordion selec-tions by Jo Ellen Dunlap of Missoula.

Members of the menu, committee are Ellen Coombs, Absarokee; Ruth Gibson, Hysham and Loraine Geary, Grass Range.

Hawthorne P. T. A. Will Hear Pep Rand Tonight

Tonight at the Hawthorne school the pep band will assist Dr. McMul-len in a P. T. A. program arranged by Mrs. Robert Laurie, the president of the organization.

Dr. McMullen will speak on "Equal-ized Educational Opportunity" and the band, under his direction, will present several numbers.

Dr. McMullen organized the pep band last fall with the idea that it should furnish music at the basket-ball games, but the fame of the or-ganization has grown. Besides playing for the Poly-Normal mixer and for the January school luncheon, several of the members played for the Boy Scout banquet at the Commercial club on January 23. There are some tentative engagements for the future.

The students enjoy the playing and in addition they are gaining valuable experience in reading easy music at sight and are training themselves to direct small school bands in the com-munities where they will teach.

The personnel of, the pep band is as follows: Flute, Clara Skaar, clar-inets, Edith Malcolm and Miss Ruth Russell of the Junior high; saxo-phone, Marilou Sturm and Betty Cammock; trumpets, Roman Zuroff and Bill Kelly; trombone, Anise Got-schall; violin, Virginia Reed, Olive Noyes; mandolin, Miss Rich and Marjorie Ewen; drums, Charlotte Dalthorp; bells, violet Nelson; piano, Miss Nourse and Gene Carroll.

Dr. McMullen helps out with the bass viol or the guitar when occasion offers. The members take turns at directing the group.