*h THE VOL. 1. No. 5 SUMMER Albany, N. Y., August 13, 1930. *-, t&k J* 10 cettjftf jpMj copy THE STAFF OF THE SUMMER NEWS SMILES AT THE CAMERAMAN Courtesy TlincH Union Reading from leit to right: Bernard Kernel, Helen Walterniire, Gertrude Hcrshberg, Anthony Sroka, I'-lva Nealon, Raymond Collins, Ruth Israel and Alexander Schoor. Other members of the Summer News staff who were unable to be present when the above picture was taken are Andrew llritz, l.eah Dorgan, Simon Maslan, Frances Peck, Maxine Robinson, Genevie Winslow, Mildred Cook, and Winifred Primcau. [Students View Beauty of Howe's Caverns Director Asks Students Sponsor Says Summer 1 About Summer Needs On Excursion Trip Conducted by Dr. Smith Dance Is Successful The Annual Summer Session Dante, conducted last Thursday evening in the gymnasium in Page Hall, was enjoyed greatly by more than forty couples according to an announcement of Alexander Schoor, chairman of arrangements. Music for the entertainment was provided by Forrest Willis and his orchestra. The gymnasium was decorated in the college colors of purple and gold, a clever effect being achieved under the skillful hands of Miss F.lva Nealon, Miss Ruth Israel and Miss l.eah Dorgan, who formed the committee on decorations. Dr. Donna) V, Smith, professor of history, was the faculty sponsor. The underground wonders of nature were seen by a group of XI summer session students Thursday afternoon on an excursion trip conducted by Dr. Donnal V. Smith of the history department, to Howe's Caverns. The party left the college by bus at 2 o'clock and reached the Caverns in about an hour and a half. The group descended into the caverns by an elevator. The descent is equivalent to that of a sixteen story building, according to the guide accompanying the party. The first part of the journey is along an underground stream called the River Styx. The main attraction of the Caverns is "Satan's Den." The passage to the den is about two feet wide through a winding trench-like tunnel with rocks projecting out from the sides, The guide called the projecting rocks "Headache Rocks." At the den the lights were turned off, and every one remained quiet for a few seconds to get an idea of what a real dark, quiet place is like. The journey through the Caverns is two and a quarter miles long, the guide said. Artificially colored lights illuminate the Caverns. The temperature of the caverns is 55 degrees and never fluctuates more than one or two degrees, the guide stated. The party returned to Albany about 6:30. A questionnaire was submitted today to the students of the summer session in the 10 o'clock classes. The purpose of this questionnaire was to ascertain what features of the summer session could be improved upon from the student's point of view. A supply of questionnaires will be kept in the office of the Director for those students who did not attend a 10 o'clock class and are interested in registering their opinions. If there is an honest attempt at cooperation on the part of the students, the results of the qui/ will he of great value in planning for future summer sessions, Dr. M. G. Nelson, Director of the Summer Sessions concluded. THE THE SUMMER NEWS Published weekly during the summer session by the Students of New York State College for Teachers Summer Session at Albany, N. Y. T h e Subscription rate is forty-five cents for five issues or ten cents per copy. (Articles, manuscripts, etc., must be in hands of the editors before Monday of the week of publication.) Editors Alexander Schoor Andrew Hritz Managing Editor Helen Waltermire Associate Manayinp Editor Frances V. Peck Business Manager Maxine Robinson Desk Editor Bernard Kerbel Associate Editors Gertrude Hershberg Anthony Stroka Si Maslan Ray Collins Geneve Winslow Advertising Managers Ruth Israel Mildred Cook Winifred Primeau Subscription Managers Leah Dorgan Elva Nealon Albany, N. Y„ August 13, I WO. OFFERS THANKS The NKWS Board wishes t.i thank the members of the faculty and those students of the summer session who have so kindly acted as reporters, involuntarily contributed articles to the SUMMER NEWS. We realize that the summer session means a busy season for the majority of us, and in view of this fact, we appreciate this all the more. APPRECIATION The announcement that the students of the summer session have heard the last of the organ recitals played by Dr. Harold VV. Thompson (hiring the past series is heard with regret. The NKWS wishes to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Thompson on behalf of the students here and to assure him that his efforts have earned the gratitude of his hearers. The summer students have been very fortunate in having an organist of the national reputation of Dr. Thompson to play for them. His Thursday afternoon recitals contributed to the routine of the term a highly desirable artistic element which has been conspicuously lacking. To Miss Eleanor Foote, his assistant, also the thanks of the students for her effort to make the session a varied and interesting one. The N E W S hones thai when the term is opened for the next session Dr. Thompson may he prevailed upon to again offer the students the opportunity to hear him play. A N D N O W W'K CLOSE All good things must terminate eventually and we regret to say that is just what is happening to the summer session of Stale college. After SUMMER six weeks chock fill of mental and physical pursuits, we are preparing ourselves for the Big Push, so-termed in military parlance, namely the final examinations. After a very slow start due to a feeling of strangeness, the students did not mingle rapidly. However this state of affairs ended soon enough and it wasn't long before new friendships bad been cemented and common interests found by one student in another. Several innovations from the last summer session were the inauguration of a baseball team, and a series of organ recitals, together with the blossoming forth of the Summer News from a mimeographed edition to the present printed form. The Annual Dance conducted last week proved very succesful in the opinion of all participants. T h e Saturday bus trips under the capable guidance of Drs. Anna VV. Risley and Donnal V. Smith of the history department, afforded both educational and recreational interest for a large number of students. We are sorry to say however, that i number of people held themselves aloof from us and our activities perhaps thinking they were too old for iuch entertainments, or perhaps feeling indifferent to our attempts at creating a homogeneous atmosphere during our so-journ at State college. If it were the latter state, we can do lothing or very little as, according o what we have learned in one of our education courses, this group oi people are the most difficult to handle. In conclusion, we hope that you all have enjoyed the summer session to the fullest degree and have taken advantage of the different opportunities iffeied for your intellectual and social enjoyment. We trust that you will arry away with you fond memories of the college, the faculty, and the new acquaintanceships that you made during the time that you have been here. Again, we hope that through the medium of this publication, we have managed to create a closer relationship between both faculty and students and the affairs at State college. If we have succeeded in that aim, we will close our journalistic enterprise happy, and contented. NEWS T h o s e of you w h o read " T h e Shepherd of t h e Hills," and " T h e W i n n i n g of Barbara W o r t h , " m u s t add " E x i t " t o y o u r list. Perhaps the next generation will have m o r e respect for Mr. W r i g h t ' s literary By R a y Collins ability—perhaps not. A t least we The Annual Summer Frolic proved suspect it will be much talked of a howling success. T h e new gymand the best seller of the year. nasium was gorgeously and skillfully "American Girl" by John T u n i s - decorated with a splendid blend of Brewer and Warren, N e w York, colors and was bravely protected dur$2. ing the course of the evening by the "American Girl" is the choice of the Book League of America for decorators. T h e main struggle took August and rightly so. It is t h e place from " to 12 while the side first novel of J o h n Tunis, a well shows were widespread over the known sports writer, and published campus. Owing to the careful efforts August 4th. Florence Farly w a s born of humble parentage in a small of the manager, the stagline was diAs a small girl she minished. The young manager also mill town. was never very well and forced t o gave his admirers an opportunity to play alone. Since she had few toys observe his masterful ability on the she amused herself by taking sticks and batting stones. Day after day floor when he featured many pleasing she practiced, until she became most steps. adept in the art of placing tinManager Maslan has definitely destones where she wished them. O n e day at school she is playing cided to pull the curtain on the basetennis and a person with a fine ball season and from a stranger's knowledge of the game notices her point of view it was a very successful amazing style and speed. W h e n season as the nine lost but one game. Florence is at last given an oppor- This certainly is a mighty fine record tunity to play she puts all she h a s considering the obstacles which the into the g a m e and piles up victory mentor had to surmount. after victory. Step by step she T h e dormitory of the Kappa rises to the championship of the Delta Kho house was the scene of world. the famous battle of last T h u r s d a y Few of us realize before reading the hook the importance of politics in which the "early b i r d s " were forced to defend themselves against and preference in amateur athletics. Throughout the book there is the the owls who insisted that no one srtain of suppressed excitement should sleep. Hose were used to \ l w a y s another battle to he fought a great advantage a n d as a result or prepared for. Flowers, money, the boys were in a constant state telegrams, invitations and more of ferment until dawn d r e w the curtain on the drama. money. Today is an age of ma chine control and the machine It looks like this tennis tournawhich catches Florence Farly is a relentless one. O n e feels that Mr. ment will wind up with Levinstein Tunis understands his topic and playing Levinstein in the finals. that his sympathy for the champion T h e s e boys seem to think that tenis real. When Florence Farly nis is quite the " r a c k e t " a n d they began her long climb to fame, could feel quite certain t h a t they will she have visualized her ultimate end bring home the bacon. L e o Allen, the idol of the fans, slipped in his and the awful price of victory, she last encounter, d r o p p i n g in a close would nr\vr have taken the first match to one of the conservative step forward. Having finished t h e boys. T h e defeat can undoubtedly hook we cease to envy Helen Wills be contributed to t h e night before and wonder how nearly typical which was a busy o n e for Leo. As Florence Farly was. T h e story is you know, L e o plays night basewritten in a fast, moving, crisp, ball and sometimes g a m e s a r c prorealistic style that will doubtless longed, and, of course, it takes a make the hook a popular seller. long time to get h o m e after such a strenuous evening. However, this is not meant for an alibi but merely pointing out a factor in the situation. AFFAIRS OF STATE Notes In Exile " E x i t " by Harold Bell W r i g h t N e w York D, Appleton & C o m pany $2. By Israel Kaplan All of the critics condemn the We were crossing Brooklyn Bridge. books of Harold Dell W r i g h t but The conductor sat down beside us and without their praises he out sells • i r y A m t r i t i n writer today I Ins inquired amiably, "YY'hatcha reading?" "The Bhagavard Gila," we anis the thirteenth novel written In Harold Hell W r i g h t and will prob- swered. "What's that?" be asked. ably sell over the half million mark "It's part of the Mahabharata." within a year. "O, yeh?" he commented, and rose "F.xit" is more sophisticated than and walked back to the platform. any of Mr. W r i g h t ' s previous hooks. Many of his novels have been made The Morning World hasn't lost into photoplays and F.xit has the all its i lever penmen. Last Tuesmaking of a good one in it. T h e day's editorial comment on I ley wood usual plot with the Alger hero and Broun's decision to run for Congress plenty of action. In our cynical is as neat a piece of newspaper satire d o u b t i n g world of today it is at as we hope to read. And we say, least comforting to hear one person "Amen!" to it. The Keason? We've like Harriet speaking, " W h a t wc been thumbs down on this Broun call death is only the exit of the fellow ever since he tried to debunk actor from the s t a g e " Harold the collegiate ivy day. We'll stand Hell W r i g h t ' s " E x i t " is a sermon for most anything expurgation of that will please us all It is simple fairy tales, burning of orphan asyand satisfying. Tony's love for H a r - lums—but we can't forego an attack riet and Harriet's faith in Pierre on Ivy Day. So there! are such splendid examples t'uutllllltiil nil |Jlltfu t, m l . I Mr. Travis Gillette, one of he prominent students, w a s extremely embarrassed the o t h e r day after failing to observe a red light on Central avenue. T h e young gentleman with the brass buttons approached him very abruptly and inquired about his actions. Several inquiries Apparently Mr. Gillette not being accustomed to the modern equipment, interpreted the red light to be one of several. Consequently the officer conceiving of such a district released the gentleman willingly. Several inquiries have been madias lo the status of some of our young seniors. Many were surprised to learn of a co-ed al the mere age of eighteen, with a mentality and physique of a girl of twenty-one, and sophisticated to the highest degree. This y o u n g lady is Miss Until Israel, and as you observe, you w'ill notice the qualities in this unusual girl. THE SUMMER PICNIC CONDUCTED AT INDIAN LADDER NEWS Dr. Donnal Smith May 1934 Freshman Clan SOCIOLOGY CLASS Conduct Trip In 1931 VISITS BUILDINGS Will Number Over 300 Field trips to sites of historic inThere are already over three OF ALBANY COUNTY hundred terest in the Capitol District have Freshmen registered for the proven of such value to history stuThe Albany County Buildings were dents at the summer session that Twenty-four Plattsburg Graduates they will be continued next year for visited by the Sociology and Economics classes last Monday afternoon. Attend Outing Held the benefit of the 1931 summer classes, They found portions of the buildings on Monday Dr. Donnal V. Smith of the history still under construction. According to department, announced today. Professor Walker, head of the econoSinging and speeches were the The two outstanding excursions mics department, Albany had its infeatures at the picnic conducted by the Plattsburg graduates and students undertaken this summer were those to stitutions for the care of dependents with their guests at Indian Ladder, the site of the Saratoga Battlefield such as the home for tubercular childMonday. About thirty-five students at Saratoga, including visits to all ren, and county alms house, scattered left the college at 3:30 in cars. Lunch nearby places of historic connection over several parts of the county. Rewas served on the cliff after a brief with the battle, and that of Howes' cently, like many other progressive exploring party through the case. No Caverns of last week. A trip to the counties, Albany determined to hold one ventured into the cave because Hudson Training school was also con- these together in the interest of economy and effectiveness in work. They of the water which gushes from the ducted. entrance. Mr. and Mrs. II. M. TerStudents at the summer session are therefore purchased land from the williger acted as cliaperoncs for the particularly fortunate in studying Shakers near what is now the Albany party. Mr. Terwilliger was formerly here, since the district around Albany airport. Here they built the Ann Lee Instructor of Secretarial Studies at is outstandingly rich in historic Home for the aged, the hospital home It was for the care of tubercular children, and Plattsburg State Normal School. events. Dr. Smith said. T h e committee in charge of arrange- around here that many famous battles are rapidly completing the county ments was composed of Wilhelmina of the French and Indian War and penitentary. Ann Lee was the founder Semple and Luette Raux. The party the American Revolution were fought, of the Shaker religion and the audireturned to Albany about 9:30. Those leaving many mementoes of the con- torium is the old Shaker Meeting House. who attended were: Libert Burring- flicts. When completed it is to he one ton, Charles Ellis, Evelyn M. PettenThe visits to historic places is gill, A. I". Dcnsinore, Darwin Keysor, valuable also from the viewpoint that of the best units of the sort in New York State. He added that a Velma Turner, Marie MacDonough, it gives to the instructor a clearer Mary I. Hughes, Helen M. Clark. vision of the events which lie is community may be judged by two Lois McCarty, Leon G. La l-'leur, teaching and thus enables him to lilies of its work and their efHazel M. Canavan, Jane J. Wilson, transfer to his students a more en- fectiveness. First, by its educational Ester Koch, Mars' l.alirie, Helen lightened and accurate picture of system which prepares those who are Murry, Betty Ellis, Mrs. I'mpp, Mrs the happenings, Dr. Smith believes. getting ready to live, and second, by Livingston, Ada Harvy, I.aura M. Tentative plans lor a trip to Boston its care of dependents. Judged by Sorrell, Beatrice Avery, l.uetta B. next summer are being considered by these standards, Albany county has a Raux, and Wilhelmina Semple. Dr. Smith, banned Hall and other good showing. buildings of Revolutionary interest as ] well as Lexington and Concord will be visited if Dr. Smith's plans are Envelopes Should Be Left carried through. THORPE-ENGRAVER, INC. With Registrar For Grades Students should leave a selfaddressed stamped envelope in the Registrar's Office, or in box outside the door, for report of summer session work. Those who need official copies of work for superintendents, education department or colleges, please leave request inside the envelope, with explicit directions as to where the record is to be sent. FRANK H. General Printers 16 and 18 Beaver Street E a s t of P e a r l ALBANY, N. Y. An examination for the renewal of college graduate certificates was conducted August 11 and 12 in Room 2K of Richardson Hall Monogrammed Stationery Betrothal Card* Wedding Invitation! See Sample* in Co-op. Velvet ICE CREAM Street Wholesale Price to Parties YOU DON'T SAY! Ask me another: When was the Dead Sea taken sick? The first fellow who said step on it was—Walter Raleigh. The first fellow who said I hope you choke—Jonah. And Aesop said 2000 years a g o : The lips that touch lipstick shall never touch mine. The Apollon Tea Room Home Made Candy Ice Cream Light Lunche* 2 1 5 Central Avenue Wlllard W.Andrews,Pres.'F.WaylandBalley. Sec Albanv Teachers' Agency, inc 74 Chapel St. Albany, N.Y. Calling Card* Normanskill Farm Dairy Bottled Milk and Cream EVORY&CO. 91 S t e p s Examination Conducted class of 1934. Last year there were three hundred and fifty-seven freshmen who entered in September, and there is little doubt'that the registration will pass that mark in September. The State scholarships are yet to be announced, leaving many in doubt regarding their entrance, the registrar announced today, The total number of students who regularly matriculated at State College in 1930 was twelve hundred and twenty-seven and this total is growing yearly. There were one thousand sixty-one women and one hundred sixty-six men. W e n e e d teachers for appointm e n t s at all seasons of the year W r i t e for information o r call at the office I The I Best Way ! to { New York City LAUNDRY WASHING + —brings leisure hours WATERVILLE LAUNDRY 289 Central Avenue Albany, N. Y. Phone 6-1207 f HUDSON RIVER NIGHT LINE | + Tel. 3-1131 THE One of our schoolmates, class of '31, writes "And if you make Albany this Campus Day, 1 promise to set up all the beers you can drink." That's what we call a real son of Alma Mater. Incidently, the dear boy had better save all his pennies his summer; we're raising an east-of Suez thirst. We've done it again I W e declare, we're almost as prolific as Robert B u r n s ! This time it's a sonnet, and the piece bears the immoral t i t l e but wait, vuu shall see the last line: And "bottoms u p ! " to Kendrick's in the morn! How lovely Bret llartc's first edition looked on our mantle-piece! But we searched and searched and— Eureka! There they arc side by side, in first edition; Bret Ilarte and John Hay. W e assume, of course, that you all know Jim Blutso and Banty Tim. Alas! New York ain't New York anymore! Witness: We had to fif?lit for a seat on the Fifth Avenue Bus at Washington Square; we rode clear up to Washington Heights and didn't hear "Down at Dinty Moore's." In fact, dear readers—and it hurts us to tell this to you—there wasn't a harmonica or a uke on the bus! Sight Seeing In Italy by Michael Tepedino T h i s is my first a t t e m p t to write a news article. As Will Rogers would say "I see by the papers,' so I must imitate that illustrious person and begin by saying, " T h e recent e a r t h q u a k e in Italy reminds me." T h r e e years ago I was travelling in Italy and was in the vicinity of Vesuvius when an eruption occurred. It was too hot for comfort. We were being guided through Pompeii by a young man who had seen a few performances before. He told me he had, on different occasions, held ring-side seats which didn't cost him a cent. T h a t Joseph Barbagallo SUMMER day when old "Vessic," as it is called locally, began to show her teeth I was only too glad to get in a remote and quiet vicinity. Returning to the hotel that evening, I was faced with t h e m o s t disagreeable task of filling out some for t h e Italian police. Police authorities m a k e it their business to check ui) ° " all travelers. T h e last question on t h e blank m a d e , me start. " A r c you a lunatic?" w a s written in bold type. 1 hesitated. I t h o u g h t of Pompeii, old "Vessic," and the danger. T h e pen was dry, and I w a s wondering. No sane person would have ventured to get a piece of lava for a souvenir in the very mouth of t h e Dragon. Quite a few students have asked me why the Italians continue to live near Vesuvius. T h e only answer to that question is that they must own property there and can not leave, w i t h o u t doubt, they would joyfully consider selling their lands to any American realty concern. Premier Mussolini in a recent address failed to mention a n y t h i n g about the iron hand in connection with the earthquakes. According to the politicians, Mussolini has had free rein so far except for the control of these tremor:; which arc disturbing the equilibrium of his people. Patronize Our Advertisers Our advertisers are helping to make the Summer N E W S a success. Without their support, we could not give the summer session a newspaper. 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