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Tom Tom's [loving Reporter

By MILTON McMIILLAN E.C.J.C. Pupils Favor Conscription

If it takes modest men to make a peaceful world E.C.J.C. is turn¬ ing out its share. Quite a number of boys were interviewed to get their opinion about conscription. Only by promising not to use their name would they allow us to print their convictions.

All of the boys'; except one, agreed that conscription is neces¬ sary for defense and maintenance of freedom.

Don't become alarmed, girls; they will be back within a year, and they do hate to leave you. Encouraging, isn't it?

When asked the question did they thing that serving a year in the army world develop in our youth, tendencies toward submis¬ sion to dictatorship, the reply or suggestion was that by having some kind of school connected with the program it could serve as a chance to instill even deeper the principles of Democracy.

By the way, four of the boys fi¬ nally agreed to let us use their names. Tootsie Blount, the only one to whom objection was voiced said that conscription was fool¬ ish. What is the matter, Tootsie? Hate to leave your girl?

Mr. R. J. Smith said he was definitely in favor of conscrip¬ tion. He seems to think that it will do the boys good to get away from their mother's apron string for a year.

Fred McMullen and Alton Ar¬ nold think that conscription is necessary, but we must keep train¬ ed scientists on the look out for a defense against the atomic bomb. ^

Glenn Womack, a voice of ex¬ perience, says it will do the boys good.

We have heard from the boys, now let us hear what the girls think.

"Miss Thedra Luke, what are your views upon conscription?" After much frowning and going through a process that from out¬ side appearance seemed to be thought, she replied, "Well a year in the army for all if necessary is all right, but a year will ruin me; you know I am getting old."

I found Frances Hammond and Continued on Page Three ECJC

Girl Reserves Entertain at Tea

One of the loveliest social events of the season was the Silver Tea given by the Girl Reserves for the ladies of the community, Satur¬ day afternoon, November 10th, in the lobby of the Girl's Dormitory.

The lobby was beautifully dec¬ orated with fall flowers. As the guests arrived they were received at the door by June Hollingsworth and presented with corsages. They were then presented to the re¬ ceiving line composed of Mrs. J. L. Jackson, Dean of Women; Be- voline Meodor, president of Girl Reserve club; Lavern Penington, vice-president; Sammy Massey, secretary; Norma Lee Brand, treasurer; Miss Virginia Clements, advisor; Mrs. Bertha Calhoun, Calhoun, chairman of the YWCA Unit; Tommye Jean Hatcher, rep¬ resentative from Y.W.C.A.; Grace Green, representative of "Y" Council; Mrs. Janie Sullivan, ad¬ visor of "Y" Council, and Dr. L. O. Todd.

The guests were registered by Mrs. L. O. Todd and Beatrice Har¬ ris, Punch and sandwiches were served by Edna Earl Hillman, La- verne Nan Etten, Eugenia Moore, Jar.e Brand, and Nellie M. McEl- bernly.

During the afternoon Marian nraham played a number of mus- i.?a'. selections.

Who's Who On Campus Chosen By Popular Vote

The students of E.C.J.C. have anxiously awaited the time when they would actually know "Who is Who" on their campus.

Naturally there was much dis¬ agreement among the students. Excitement ran Irgh, competition was keen and even toward the end of a two-day campaign it w$s un¬ certain who were to be the fav¬ orites.

It was finally determined that Loraine Jackson, of Decatur, would reign as the queen of May.

Illine Ritchie, who hails from Neshoba County, was voted Miss E. C. J. C. and Don Graham, who is also from Neshoba County, was selected as Mr. E. C. J. C. The unaimous votes these two students received is positive proof of the fact that they are typical repre¬ sentatives of the school spirit.

Other winners are: Ruth Henry, most charming girl; Carl Wil¬ liams,, most handsome boy; Betty Lynn Johnson, most intellectual girl; Melton McMullan most in¬ tellectual boy; Sue Bennett, most versatile girl; Kenneth Hunter, most versatile boy; Sara Webb, most talented girl; Fred Ray Bloc¬ ker, most talented boy; Joyce Jen- son, friendliest girl; John Allen Henley, friendliest boy; Joyce Jen¬ sen, wittiest girl; Harold Hunt, wittiest boy; Rebecca Taylor, cu¬ test girl; Billy Dearman, cutest- boy; Marcelle "Bo-peep" Webb, best girl athlete; David Woodruff, best boy athlete; Katherine Kemp, best dressed girl; John Allen Hen¬ ley, best dressed boy: Molly Wade, most typical freshman girl: Fred Ray Blocker, most typical fresh¬ man boy.

Edris Gunn, Janie Hawkins, Sa¬ rah Francis Harrison, and Joyce Billings, campus beauties.

Joyce Jenson, Louise Vance, Mildred Lovorn, Billy Dearman Wiliston Chason and John Allen Henley, campus favorites. ECJC

E. C. J. C. Begins Progressive Post.War Program . .

Former Student Aceident Victim

Mr. Clyde Majure and members of his family, of Decatur, were notified late Saturday, November 10, of the death of their son and brother, Spurgeon Majure. He died from injuries received in an auto¬ mobile accident in Texas.

Spurgeon was employed by an oil company in Texas. He was driving a car enroute to his place of employment when the accident occurred. One other passenger was in the car with Spurgeon but was not seriously injured.

Spurgeon is a former student of Newton County AgriculturU High school and East Central Junior College, where he has brothers and sisters attending school at present. -ECJC

Sadie Hawkins Party Sponsored BY I. R. C.

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The International Relations Club celebrated the annual "Sadie Haw¬ kins" day with a party in the gym¬ nasium for all students.

The frolic started at five o'clock with a "Catch Your Man Race" in which the girls chased the boys and the successful girls won their "Catches" as dates for the eve¬ ning.

The gym was attractively deco¬ rated in the true "dog patch" fas¬ hion. The girls came di'essed in "Daisy Mae" style and the boys in the usual manner of the gen¬ tlemen of Dogpatch.

There was bingo for everybody and delicious kik-a-poo joy juice for refreshments. Mr. Paskins, in

Continued on Page Three

Veterans Return To ECJC Campus

Now that peae has once again been brought to this nation and the boys who have been serving in the armed forces are being dis¬ charged, many of them are con¬ tinuing their education. It is the privilege of East Central Junior College to have about forty ex- service men in school preparing for various post-war occupations.

These boys and men have ser¬ ved in almost every branch of the armed forces, and in almost every part of the World. Now they are studying agriculture, mechanics, business and other specialized and general courses.

Below, various facts about the service records of these men are listed:

GRADY ADCOCK, six and one- half months, U. S. N. U. S. A.

THOMAS JAMES BLACKBURN, 10 months, Anti-Aircraft, six months Infantry, Camp Haan, California, Camp Carson, Colo., Fort Bragg, N. C.

PAUL CHUNN, 23 months, In¬ fantry, 11 months Italy and France.

GURVIS CUMBERLAND, two months Marines, San Diego, Cal.

RAYMOND L. GOLDEN, three and one quarter years, Engineer Gunner P-61, "Black Widow". 34 months in Mariana Islands, Sia- pan, one and possibly two Jap bombers to crews credit.

KENNETH T. HORNE, 4 months Anti-Aircraft gunner, Washing¬ ton, D. C.

MALCOLM JONKS, five years army, 46 months Pacific, Hawai¬ ian Islands, Gilbert and Mariana Islands. At Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, two major battles, 136 air raids.

MELTON L. McMULLAN, four months Army Specialized Train¬ ing Reserve Corps, U. S. A.

LEONARD O. NELSON, 2 years Infantry, 16 months, France, Eng¬ land.

WILLIAM F. RYALS, Jr., En¬ gineers, 16 months Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, Lux- enburg, and Germany.

L. H. SMITH, one year Infan¬ try, one and one-half years Med¬ ics, U. S. A.

R. G. TAYLOR. 11 months U. S. N. duty on L. S. T. and bat¬ tleships in Atlantic.

CARL WILLIAMS, six months Army Air Force, Nf.shville, Tenn.

GLEN T. WOMACK, 21 months Infantry, 8 months Africa,' Italy.

CLAYTON YOUNG, 25 months, Infantry, England, France, Bel¬ gium, Holland and Germany.

SHED YOUNG, 18 months Coast Guard, 10 months Europe with Amphibious Forces.

The faculty, student body and college as a whole are proud of the way these veterans are con¬ tinuing their pursuit of knowledge in their chosen fields.

In the next publication of this column, more information will be given about other service men on the campus at E. C. J. C.

Dramatic C!ub Installs Officers

At its regular meeting in the lit¬ tle auditorium on October 23, the Dramatic club had its installation of officers for the following year. There was, also, a very entertain¬ ing program.

After a few introductory re¬ marks by Mrs. Newsome, the fol¬ lowing officers took their oath of office.

President: Fred Ray Blocker Vice-President: Illine Ritchie Secretary and Treasurer: Re¬

becca Lofton Corresponding Secretary: Fran-

Continued on Page Two

President Todd Planning Rigger, Better School

The publication of this first is¬ sue of the TOM-TOM is one of the outstanding events of the year. On behalf of everybody in school, I want to congratulate-the staff and Miss Harris for their work. This is an achievement of which the entire college is proud.

The publication of this issue of the TOM-TOM is just one of the steps in building "toward a big¬ ger and better E.C.J.C." Now that the war is over we are planning on renewing many of the activi¬ ties that we formerly had. We hope to have a good orchestra shortly, and then a band. The prospects are for a good basket¬ ball season. We have had a foot¬ ball season that has been reason¬ ably satisfactory for a first year. I have been very much gratified with the spirit of the students this year as they are taking hold of things and as they show evidence of determination to achieve the motto of this publication. I could cite the work that is being done to bring out the WO-H-LO, the activities of the religious organ¬ izations, planning for play night, and a host of other activities.

There are other phases of our plans for development. We be¬ lieve that the enrollment will dou¬ ble during the next two or three years. We are already making our plans to provide buildings and equipment in keeping with this ncreased enrollment. We will have to enlarge the faculty, too. If our plans materialize, during the next few months we shall have new dormitories and apartment build¬ ings to take care of students, par¬ ticularly married veterans. We hope to offer additional courses in trades education for veterans.

The TOM-TOM should prove a very valuable addition to the life


TWELFTH GRADE LEADS IN WAR FUND DRIVE

The high school seniors are leading the student body in the present War Fund Drive on the campus. The efforts which the student body and faculty mem¬ bers put forth to raise an adequate amount is evidenced by the fact that they have raised $20'3.75. This amount includes donations from the eleventh and twelfth grade-:, the college freshmen and sopho¬ mores, and the faculty members.

The twelfth grade is the only one to be noted for its one hun¬ dred per cent contribuiton. As re¬ ported by Mrs. Cross, acting chair¬ man of the War Fund Drive, each of the thirty-seven members do¬ nated a dollar.

Contributions are still being ac¬ cepted and if you have not con¬ tributed to this worthy cause, you are urged to do so immediately.

Enrollment On Increase Here

East Central Junior College be¬ gan its thirty-second year, and its first post-war year with a def¬ inite increase in enrollment.

This particular phase of pro- less is indicated by a fifteen per

tent increase over last year's en- lollment. The present enrollment- is as follows: 54 sophomores, 128 fieshmen, 37 seniors, and 47 jun¬ iors, a total of 286 .students. Last year's record shows 57 sophomores, 112 freshmen, 21 seniors, and 41 juniors. Of our total increase we have a 14 percent increase in the freshmen class, 76 percent in the senior class, and a 14 percent in the junior class. ECJC

Memorial For Service Men Planned at ECJC

The "Y" Council, consisting of the officers of the religious or¬ ganizations which meet each week to make plans for the religious work that is to be carried on the campus, last week elected a com¬ mittee to make plans for an honor roll for our service men. On this honor roll will be the names of every boy iri service who has at¬ tended East Central Junior Col¬ lege from the time it was first established until the present. It will be placed in the hall of the administration building and will have between 1.000 and 1,200 names,

Flans are being made for the annual "Y" Council banquet, which is to be December 7, 1945 All of the plans are not completed as to place and speaker. They are inviting the former members of the council who have returned from service. ECJC

Physical Ed Class Progresses

Much progress has been made this year in the physical education classes under the capable leader¬ ship of Miss Betty Short, teacher. Miss Short, who began her work as a member of the East Central Junior College faculty at the be¬ ginning of the present semester, received her degree in physical ed¬ ucation from the University of Virginia.

The classes under Miss Short's direction started with learning the primary exercises of trunk twist¬ ing, toe touching, leg raising, and knee extension. The classes have now advanced to soccer. They made a careful study of the rules; then after taking a test, they di¬ vided into teams. Skill is being developed and competition runs high.

Once a week the classes prac¬ tice steps in social dancing. Thus physical education as it is being applied on the E.C.J.C. campus is functioning, both in the develop¬ ment of healthy bodies and in the acquisition of that social grace and charm so necessary to the modern young woman's success in life. ECJC

COMING EVENTS Mrs. W. W. Newsome, speech

teacher and dramatic coach, an¬ nounces that a series of plays sponsored by the dramatic club and the speech classes will be pre¬ sented during the school year.

LAVENDER and OLD LACE by Rose Warner is the first of the series and will be produced early in December.

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THE TOM TOM "TOWARD A BIGGER AND BETTER. E.C.J.C."

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THE TOM TOM EAST CENTRAL JUNIOR COLLEGE

Toward A Bigger and Better E.C.J.C.

The newspaper is a mirror of public opinion. It is the aim of the TOM-TOM to reflect the activi¬ ties, views, and lives of the students of E.C.J.C. ex¬ actly as they occur, without alteration and hiding of the truth.

On the humorous side of life, we hope that this paper will produce smiles and light-heartedness. On the serious side of life, the result of reading the school paper should be an awareness of the problems confronting us and solutions to these various problems. Also, one should broaden his understanding of his fellow students and thus cause him to be more helpful to others in his daily association with them by reading the TOM-TOM.

Our forefathers fought and died for the Ameri¬ can way of living, and one of the results of their fighting and dying was freedom of the press. 3y exercising freedom of the press, large newspapers are a means of transmitting great ideas to the gen¬ eral public & who in turn benefit and progress by the thought received. Even in a small publication like ours, this privilege will be recognized and used to the best possible advantage.

We have, with our eyes on present and future conditions, selected as the slogan of the TOM-TOM "Toward a bigger and better E.C.J.C."

—Betty Lynn Johnson. ECJC

Let's Beautify Our Campus Our campus is our community. We are proud of

its spacious grounds and lovely trees. The campus is ours to enjoy and ours to keep. Of course, we want it to be as clean and attractive as possible. It is both our privilege and our responsibility to do so. If every student will take the attitude, "I want my campus to be the most beautiful spot of ground in the world," it will be possible to visualize the ideal campus. Taking this for our goal, let us set to work to make this ideal materialize.

What can I do? I can be careful to throw paper and other rubbish into the waste paper baskets; I can pick up paper and coco-cola bottles that I find scattered around; I may help cultivate the flowers or even plant a tree which will stand or years to come as a memorial to my ideal.

We would like to give special recognition to a group which has made some particular improve¬ ments and is continuing the work. We are refer¬ ring to The Future Teacher's Club. They have taken charge of cleaning and beautifying the "Y" park. They are planning to set out some native shrubs in the park and to set out trees along the drive. Lights have been strung up and the park is an ideal place for picnics and parties.

One of the most beautiful spots on the campus is the flower garden. Dahlias and Chrysanthemums have been in bloom all season. To insure a more beautiful array of spring flowers, the F. T. A. plans to set out rose bushes, gladiolas, and narcisus.

Let us follow the example of this group. If other groups will take other sections and make as many improvements, then we will have our "ideal" cam¬ pus.

and world friendship that we are seeking, sup¬ posedly? Is not faith in each other the first step toward friendship? We go around harping about world peace and, at the same time, come forward with the proposal that we keep such a project as the atomic bomb secret! What causes us to do this? Is it fear? Is this fear caused by prejudice?

Those of us who propose secrecy of the atomic bomb are making assumptions, I presume, that it is possible for us to keep it secret for always. Is it not possible for another country to produce minds which are just as capable as our own, if not more so? If so, these minds will be set immediately on the track of atomic power, and when they catch us, they may have a better thing than we have, for what we have is merely the rudimentary stage of the power. There is no reason under the sun why some other country could not produce an atomic power equal to ours, for an atom split in Russia makes as much noise as the ones split in the United States.

The splitting of an atom across the ocean will cause just as much destruction and just as much respect as the ones we split in this country.

It has been suggested that we use our discovery as a threat over other nations to maintain peace. That puts us right back where we were centuries ago. We still have not learned, it seems, that one group of people can not reign over another with physical power. When the other group gets its bearings as it has always done, eventually they will have control of this physical power; then both nations will be threatened with destruction.

We have made various commitments concerning the atomic power project. We agreed that if Eng¬ land would send scientists to work on the project, they would share equally in the commercial deve¬ lopment and destructive means. Are we as good as our words?

I agree that the time is not ripe for world-wide broadcasting of the secret—far from it, for that would be disastrous—but, we should by all means be working on some kind of an organization in which all nations, without exception, could have their chance to be taught the constructive use of the power. The length of time that such training would require and the outcome of the training would depend on the method, cooperation and spirit with which the people would back such a plan. ECJC

E.C.J.C. President Leads Movement For Progress In Education

The Mississippi Education Association is really on the move.' A revolutionary program has been set in motion to improve education of all peoples of this state.

First, let us give credit where credit is due. Our own Dr. L. O. Todd has been very influential in getting this program organized and moving.

The first goal is to increase salaries so as to at¬ tract better teachers and to hold the good teach¬ ers we have. This goal in itself is of sufficient im¬ portance to justify the existence of any organiza¬ tion. The school standards maintained in Missis¬ sippi are shamefully low compared with other schools of the nation, and wfe will also notice that we pay less money to our teachers than any state in the union. Could there be a connection between the two?

Another goal is to increase the amount of voca¬ tional education. Only a few seconds thought is enough to show us how much we lack in this line. We don't even have a medical school for students who live in Mississippi and wish to become doctors! Have our past leaders be§n asleep?

Another goal is to improve negro education. Let us remember that the better educated all peoples of Mississippi are, the faster we move, the more the annual income for all, and much less friction between races.

This is a wonderful program. It is the duty of every citizen to understand the program and then put his shoulder behind the wheel and push.

—Melton E. McMullen. -ECJC

Sub-Conscious Misdemeanor We boys when talking to girls have the habit of

placing our feet upon the wall. Now, I realize their charming power is so great

that we have to have support, but for the sake of the looks of the wall, hang your arms around a post and talk.

-ECJC

-ECJC-

Points Of Controversy By Melton L. McMullan

Major Fred Sullens in his recent address to the student body of East Central Junior College made refevence to a very controversial issue.

He stated that we could and should keep atomic power a secret from all other countries.

Why be secretive about it? Is it not world peace

Respect And Be Respected Just a tip to the student body in view of future

athletic contests to be held in our gymnasium and on our athletic field.

We hold in r iverence and with gratitude the playing of our Alma Mater. When our Alma Mater is played, we stand and remain until the music stops.

Now, if we th nk of our Alma Mater like this, don't you think that students of other schools and colleges love and respect their school song? And don't you think that we should be courteous enough to show the propsr respect to the playing or sing¬ ing of any school Alma Mater by standing quietly until the song is finishied?

WSSF Officer Visits Campus

Miss Phyllis B. Griefe, travel¬ ing secretary of the World Student Service Fund, visited the East Cen¬ tral Junior College campus Fri¬ day afternoon, November 10, and spoke to the faculty and student body at general Assembly.

Miss Griefe completed her under-graduate work at Ohio Wesley- an University in 1944, which she followed by graduate work at the University of Chicago. She worked in a settlement school in Chicago during the past summer, and then became Araveling Secretary of the World Student Service Fund. She is on a tour of the colleges of Mississippi explaining the import¬ ance of this fund in assisting Eu¬ ropean pupils in the problems that they face in Europe as they re¬ turn to their universities. ECJC

Students Attend BSU Convention

A group of sixteen representa¬ tives from the Baptist Student Union in East Central Junior Col¬ lege attended the Mississippi Bap¬ tist Student Union convention at Mississippi Southern College, Hat- tiesburg, October 19-21.

Over four hundred students, rep¬ resenting seventeen colleges at¬ tended this convention. The key¬ note of the meeting was "Christ My Imperative." The program consisted of a series of panel dis¬ cussions and worship services. One of the outstanding features of the program was a dramatization "The Cross of Today" given by the stu¬ dents from M. S. C. W. The guest speakers were Rev. Gordan San-

sing, Dr. J. D. Franks, Dr. T. L. Holcomb, and Dr. D. A. McCall.

The local group was represent¬ ed by Grace Green, Betty Idom, Thelma Goodin, Doris Jones, Lynn Phillips, Georgia Nell Sims, Nancy Burnham, Mary Ruby Kemp, La- verne Gibbs, Bessie McDonald, L. H. Smith, Carl Williams, Aubrey Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nel¬ son and Rev. W. A. Hogan.

DRAMATIC CLUB INSTALLS Continued from Page One

ces Hunt Reporter: Don Graham After the initiation of the offi¬

cers the other members gave their pledge of allegiance to the club.

The roll call was answered by each member's giving his or her favorite actor or actress.

The program consisted of group discussion on "My Philosophy of Life" and group singing led by Sarah Webb. The group was ac¬ companied by Illine Ritchie at the piano.

The selection of such a fine number of officers from such an outstanding membership, points toward a very bright future for the Dramatic club of E.C.J.C.

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Social High Lights MOORE-SIMMONS

The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Moore was the lovely setting for the wedding of their daughter, Caroline, and Clay Simmons.

The living room was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns, and gladioli. A duet, "I Love You Truly" was sung immediate¬ ly preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a lovely fushia crepe dress with black accessories.

The impressive double ring cere¬ mony was performed by the Rev. James R. Grisham of Decatur.'

Members of the faculty at East Central Jr. College, other friends, and relatives of the bride and groom were present.

Prior to her marriage, Caroline was employed as business manager at E.C.J.C. The groom is an E. C. J. C. graduate of the class of '44.

They are making their home sit Miss. State College at Starkville, where Clay will resume his studies at Miss. State College.

work in the girls dormitory. Jo Nell Eddihs and Ollie B. Savell. both members of the freshman class, were married recently.

Marlene "Pep" Smith was chos¬ en as one of the representatives from Neshoba County to the state 4-H Round-up meeting held at Jackson, Miss., Nov. 8-9. Thurs¬ day afternoon, she attended a re¬ ception at the Governor's Man¬ sion; then Friday night at the banquet, she received a $25 War Bond.

Sadie Hawkins Continued from Page One

James Van Hooser withdrew from the College recently. James is going to the Navy in the near future.

the character of "Old Man Mose" told the fortunes.

The high point of the evening was the solemnizing of several "dog patch" weddings by Willis- ton Chason, who offered both cheap and expensive weddings plus the rings. Tommye Jean Hat¬ cher, Joyce Jenson, and Joyce Bil¬ lings were lucky enough to get to the altar. ECJC

TOM TOM'S ROVIN REPORTER Continued from Page One

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See You." Harold Hunt: "I'll Be Around." Frances and Willie: "Together." Annie Lee: "Someone to Love."

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The members of the F. T. A. Club under the sponsorship of Mrs. Sullivan, enjoyed a picnic Friday evening, November 2nd, at the Newton Park and then went into town where they attended the show 'The Valley of Decision.'

The faculty attended the wed¬ ding of Caroline Moore and Clay Simmons in Philadelphia, Thurs¬ day afternoon, November 1st.

Sadie Hawkins night was quite an event Saturday night, Novem¬ ber 3rd. The girls chased after the boys until the last boy was caught. Among the boys unfortunate enougii to be caugnt ay the girls were the following:

Don Graham—Rebecca Lofton Rae McGee—Eloise Rae Fred Ray Blocker—Sue Bennett Harold Hunt—Joyce Jenson Williston Chason—Molly Wade Melton McMullan — "Tootsie"

Nelson Pecker Henley—Hugene Rivers Michael Warren—Thedra Luke Aubrey Adams—Jean Hatcher Cloyd Paskins—Claudine Wright

Nel Denson of Poplarville was a guest on our campus one week¬ end recently.

Edris Gunn, Dorris Jones, L. H. Smith, and Eugene Coghlan, visit¬ ed with Bessie McDonald at her home for the weekend. They were accompanied back by Kate Mc¬ Donald who spent several days with them on the campus.

Already Cupid has begun his

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Among those who participated in the Halloween party at the American Legion Hut on Hallowe¬ en night were, Mary Ellen Mc¬ Cain, Joe Graham, Jane Brand, Lewis McMullan, Evelyn Perry, Norma Lee Brand, Carolyn Perry, John Elsis (Tootsie) Blount, Cla¬ rice Graham, and Paul Perry. The part was sponsored by Mrs. N. E. Blackburn.

The Glee Club enjoyed a wei- ner roast at "the bluffs." Those in charge of the entertainment were Kitty Moreland, R. G. Tay¬ lor, and Bonny Hudson. The social was sponsored by Mrs. Carrie Lee Madden.

Miss Norma Lee Brand, Imo- gene Johnson, La Neil Coursey, Sarah Joy Smith, Dorothy Jor¬ dan, and Carolyn Perry, attended the Decatur vs. Hickory basket¬ ball game at Hickory, Friday night, Nov. 2.

Clarice Kraham, Annie Lee Gor¬ don, Frog Pace, and William Bul- lard, enjoyed a nicnic at Hailey's Lake, Tuesday night, Nov. 6.

Miss Tommie Duke and Miss Dorlos Jean Vaughan visited in Houston, Mississippi, Nov. 3-5.

Billy Blount, former student, who has beeh in the Air Corps, is at home now with a discharge. He plans to enter school at E.C.J.C. in the near future. ECJC

President Todd Continued from Page One

of the college. It can help in de¬ veloping the kind of school spirit that is really worth while. It can furnish us with information on ac¬ tivities on the campus. It will pro¬ vide a wonderful opportunity to the students who work on the staff in developing the abilities needed in the field of journalism. Students can get experience in the various types of writing re¬ quired, as cartoonists, and in the varied business activities neces¬ sary for publication. This issue indicates thatwe have some cap¬ able students, who have the ca¬ pacity for success not only with the TOM-TOM, but as journalist in the future.

All working together—faculty, students, administration—we can make, and must make this one of the great years in the history of East Central Junior College

Yours truly, L. O. TODD, Pres.

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Willie sitting under the trees in front of the administration build¬ ing. When asked her views upon conscription, she looked at Willie and replied, "Since Willie is 4-F it will be all right to go ahead and draft them."

Miss Elton Hurt said conscrip¬ tion was okay, for her man is al¬ ready back home in the kitchen. ■

Joyce Billings and Margaret Shannon think that conscription is "good for the boys, but no excep¬ tion should be made unless a per¬ son is physically unable.

Lorraine Wood doesn't think boys should have to serve a year in the army.

Bobbie Gillis—"I do not be¬ lieve in compulsory military con¬ scription as a method for bring¬ ing into being "world peace!" This peace must be built upon the principles of world brotherhood. We must renounce war as an in¬ strument for settling dispute. It is possible to have a new world organization, which if given the support of the stronger and more powerful nations can protect all nations without resorting to the price of war in the lives and lib¬ erties of our people." ECJC

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Bessie's one girl who has her own unique heating system. How about-it L.H.?

All the way from Carl-ina well Janie, I must say you have the men crossing the continent for you!

We see that Jean Hatcher has a boy friend. He's tall, dark, and has big feet, too.

What's the rumor about the wedding bells ringing for Rounds and Young? Tell us fellows, you've been holding out on us!

Joe Bennett and Reedy can be seen drifting around on the cam¬ pus like stray animals. What's the matter, boys, can't you find a girl?

I have heard some of the people humming their own little ditties lately and here are some of them:

Nelda and Carl: "It's Love,

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The season has been, according to a technical point of view, a failure; yet in a deeper meaning it has been a complete success. Coach Cross was faced with none of the usual scholarship players, and few experienced players.

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er this year, but due to injuries or other reasons, only sixteen finish¬ ed the season. The first game of the season was

played here against Perkinston on September 28. The Warriors took to the field that evening confident of victory but "Lady Luck" smil¬ ed on the boys from "Perk" and Decatur suffered her first defeat of the year. Perkinston scored twice. During the rest of the game, the pigskin was kept near the fifty yard line. Captain David "Woody" Woodruff was injured during the first of the fourth quar¬ ter and saw practically no more action for the rest of. the year.

The Ellisville game was in real¬ ity the poorest attempt toward vic¬ tory; yet it was the only game in which the Warriors scored. The team arrived in Ellisville to find a wet field and cold weather, but it spirits were somewhat warmed by the voices of the E.C.J.C. cheer¬ leader section composed of Joyce Jenson, Illene Ritchie, Annie Lee Gordon, Kitty Moreland, Willie Chason, and "Corky" Capps. The boys from E.C.J.C. held Ellisville remarkably well during the first half, but because of lack of re¬ serves and an injured first string backfield, Decatur, was scored on time and again in the second half. The high point of the E.C.J.C. football season came when Billy Dearman caught a long pass from Danny Shannon in the last three minutes of play to put us down in "T. D." territory. There was "no stopping" the Warriors now and on a line smash by Dearman, E.G. J. C. scored. The point was not good, but anyone coming into the stands at that time would have thought by the way the E.C.J.C. players and fans were acting, that the Warriors were running all over Ellisville.

The next game was on the home field against Co-Lin Junior Col¬ lege from Wesson. The Decatur boys came very near scoring dur¬ ing the first and fourth quarters of the game, -but failed to do so, when their aerial attack failed to click. This was without a doubt the cloest and best game played by Decatur and was the debut of Max Herrington of Louisville, who is undoubtedly, in the writ¬ er's poinion, the best all-around back yet seen to play in a junior college game this year. Wesson was held to 20 to 0 and it was really a well played game.

The Warriors traveled through a heavy rain to Poplarville for the next game, confident of victory, against the last weak teams sche¬ duled to oppose them. The field was ankle deep in water and be¬ cause of a fumble, the Poplar¬ ville boys covered the ball on E.CJ.C.'s fifteen yard line and ran a touchdown in one play. This, along with the injury of guard Paul Pulton on the third

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As a whole, the boys played their best game against Raymond, who were rated by the "experts" to win about 60 to 0, but after throwing everything they had at j the Warriors, Raymond won only j Jan, to the tune of 26 to 0. "Puddin" Jones was out of this game be¬ cause of "attendance difficulties"; Dolan Coghlan was out with a ruptured appendix and Paul Ful¬ ton's side was still giving him trouble; otherwise the Decatur Scalpers were rarin'-to-go. The first half of the first quarter, it looked as if they were going to run all over Raymond, but by the end of the first quarter Raymond scored and that started their all- too-frequent trips across our zero line.

The persistent Warriors played their last game against the unde¬ feated Goodman Bulldogs on the Goodman field. The Warriors played admirably, but Goodman outclassed them badly in some ways, especially in blocking. All \ the boys played a hard game, but j The ReXttll Drug StOte were slowly overpowered by the ! Bulldogs.

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VOL. 1—NO. 1 EAST CENTRAL JUNIOR COLLEGE, DECATUR, MISS. NOVEMBER, 1945

Tom Tom's Roving Reporter

By MILTON McMULLAN E.C.J.C. Pupils Favor Conscription

If it takes modsst men to make a peaceful world E.C.J.C. is turn¬ ing out its share. Quite a number of boys were interviewed to get their opinion about conscription. Only by promising not to use their name would they allow us to print their convictions.

All of the boys, except one, agreed that conscription is neces¬ sary for defense and maintenance of freedom.

Don't become alarmed, girls; they will be back within a year, and they do hate to leave you. Encouraging, isn't it?

When asked the question did they thing that serving a year in the army would develop in our youth., tendencies toward submis¬ sion to dictatorship, the reply or suggestion was that by having some kind of school connected with the program it could serve a?; a chance to instill even deeper the principles of Democracy.

By the way, four of the boys fi¬ nally agreed to let us use their names. Tootsie Blount, the only one to whom objection was voiced said that conscription was fool¬ ish. What is the matter, Tootsie? Hate to leave your girl?

Mr. R. J. Smith said he was definitely in favor of conscrip¬ tion. He seems to think that it will do the boys good to get away from their mother's apron string for a year.

Fred McMullen and Alton Ar¬ nold think that conscription is necessary, but we must keep train¬ ed scientists on the look out for a defense against the atomic bomb. ;

Glenn Womack, a voice of ex¬ perience, says it will do the boys good.

We have heard from the boys, now let us hear what the girls think.

"Miss Thedra Luke, what are your views upon conscription?" After much frowning and going through a process that from out¬ side appearance seemed to be thought, she replied, "Well a year in the army for all if necessary is all right, but a year will ruin me; you know I am getting old."

I found Prances Hammond and Continued on Page Three ECJC

Girl Reserves Entertain at Tea

One of the loveliest social events of the season was the Silver Tea given by the Girl Reserves for the ladies of the community, Satur¬ day afternoon, November 10th, in the lobby of the Girl's Dormitory.

The lobby was beautifully dec¬ orated with fall flowers. As the guests arrived they were received at the door by June Hollingsworth and presented with corsages. They were then presented to the re¬ ceiving line composed of Mrs. J. L. Jackson, Dean of Women; Be- voline Meodor, president of Girl Reserve club; Lavern Penington, vice-president; Sammy Massey, secretary; Norma Lee Brand, treasurer; Miss Virginia Clements, advisor; Mrs. Bertha Calhoun, Calhoun, chairman of the YWCA Unit; Tommye Jean Hatcher, rep¬ resentative from Y.W.C.A.; Grace Green, representative of "Y" Council; Mrs. Janie Sullivan, ad¬ visor of "Y" Council, and Dr.^L. O. Todd.

The guests were registered by Mrs. L. O. Todd and Beatrice Har¬ ris. Punch and sandwiches were served by Edna Earl Hillman, La- verne Nan Etten, Eugenia Moore, Jane Brand, and Nellie M. McEl- hernly. r

During the afternoon Marian Graham played a number of mus¬ ical selections.

Who's Who On Campus Chosen By Popular Vote

The students of E.C.J.C. have anxiously awaited the time when they would actually know "Who is Who" on their campus.

Naturally there was much dis¬ agreement among the students. Excitement ran high, competition was keen and even toward the end of a two-day campaign it was un¬ certain who were to be the fav¬ orites.

It was finally determined that Loraine Jackson, of Decatur, would reign as the queen of May.

Illine Ritchie, who hails from Neshoba County, was voted Miss E. C. J. C. and Don Graham, who is also from Neshoba County, was selected as Mr. E. C. J. C. The unaimous votes these two students received is positive proof of the fact that they are typical repre¬ sentatives of the school spirit.

Other winners are: Ruth Henry, most charming girl; Carl Wil¬ liams,, most handsome boy; Betty Lynn Johrjson, most intellectual girl; Melton McMullan, most in¬ tellectual boy: Sue Bennett, most versatile girl; Kenneth Hunter, most versatile boy; Sara Webb, most talented girl; Fred Ray Bloc¬ ker, most talented boy; Joyce Jen¬ son, friendliest girl; John Allen Henley, friendliest boy; Joyce Jen¬ sen, wittiest girl; Harold Hunt, wittiest boy; Rebecca Taylor, cu¬ test girl; Billy Dearman, cutest boy; Marcelle "Bo-peep" Webb, best girl athlete; David Woodruff, best boy athlete; Katherine Kemp, best dressed girl; John Allen Hen¬ ley, best dressed boy; Molly Wade, most typical freshman girl; Fred Ray Blocker, most typical fresh¬ man boy.

Edris Gunn, Janie Hawkins, Sa¬ rah Francis Harrison, and Joyce Billings, campus beauties.

Joyce Jenson, I^ouise Vance, Mildred Lovorn, Billy Dearman, Wiliston Chason and John Allen Henley, campus favorites.

E. C. J. C. Begins Progressive Post.War Program . .

-ECJC-

Former Student Accident Victim

Mr. Clyde Majure and members of his family, of Decatur, were notified late Saturday, November 10, of the death of their son and brother, Spurgeon Majure. He died from injuries received in an auto¬ mobile accident in Texas.

Spurgeon was employed by an oil company in Texas. He was driving a car enroute to his place of employment when the accident occurred. One other passenger was in the car with Spurgeon but was not seriously injured.

Spurgeon is a former student of Newton County Agricultural High school and East Central Junior College, where he has brothers and sisters attending school at present.

-ECJC-

Sadie Hawkins Party Sponsored By 1. PLC. The International Relations Club

celebrated the annual "Sadie Haw¬ kins" day with a party in the gym¬ nasium for all students.

The frolic started at five o'clock with a "Catch Your Man Race" in which the girls chased the boys and the successful girls won their "Catches" as dates for the eve¬ ning.

The gym was attractively deco¬ rated in the true "dog patch" fas¬ hion. The girls came dressed in "Daisy Mae" style and the boys in the usual manner of the gen¬ tlemen of Dogpatch.

There was bingo for everybody and delicious kik-a-pocf joy juice for refreshments. Mr. Paskins, in


Veterans Return To ECJC Campus

Now that peae has once again been brought to this nation and the boys who have been serving in the armed forces are being dis¬ charged, many of them are con¬ tinuing their education. It is the privilege of East Central Junior College to have about forty ex- service men in school preparing for various post-war occupations, i

These boys and men have ser- j ved in almost every branch of the | armed forces, and in almost every ; part of the World. Now they are , studying agriculture, mechanics, | business and other specialized and i general courses.

Below, various facts about the service records of these men are listed:

GRADY ADCOCK, six and one- half months, U. S. N. U. S. A.

THOMAS JAMES BLACKBURN, 10 months, Anti-Aircraft, six months Infantry, Camp Haan, California, Camp Carson, Colo., Fort Bragg, N. C.

PAUL CHUNN, 23 months, In¬ fantry, 11 months Italy and France.

GURVIS CUMBERLAND, two months Marines, San Diego, Cal.

RAYMOND L. GOLDEN, three and one quarter years, Engineer Gunner P-61, "Black Widow", 34 months in Mariana Islands, Sia- pan, one and possibly two Jap bombers to crews credit.

KENNETH T. HORNE, 4 months Anti-Aircraft gunner, Washing¬ ton, D. C.

MALCOLM JONES, five years army, 46 months Pacific, Hawai¬ ian Islands, Gilbert and Mariana Islands. At Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941, two major battles, 136 air raids.

MELTON L. McMULLAN, four months Army Specialized Train¬ ing Reserve Corps, U. S. A.

LEONARD O. NELSON, 2 years Infantry, 16 months, France, Eng¬ land.

WILLIAM F. RYALS, Jr., En¬ gineers, 16 months Normandy, Northern France, Belgium, Lux- enburg, and Germany.

L. H. SMITH, one year Infan¬ try, one and one-half years Med¬ ics, U. S. A.

R. G. TAYLOR, 11 months U. S. N. duty on L. S. T. and bat¬ tleships in Atlantic.

CARL WILLIAMS, six months Army Air Force, Nashville, Tenn.

GLEN T. WOMACK, 21 months Infantry, 8 months Africa, Italy.

CLAYTON YOUNG, 25 months, Infantry, England, France, Bel¬ gium, Holland and Germany.

SHED YOUNG, 18 months Coast Guard, 10 months Europe with Amphibious Forces.

The faculty, student body and college as a whole are proud of the way these veterans are con¬ tinuing their pursuit of knowledge in their chosen fields.

In the next publication of this column, more information will be given about other service men on the campus at E. C. J. C.

"T-'RST^y

Dramatic Club Installs Officers

At its regular meeting in the lit¬ tle auditorium on October 23, the Dramatic club had its installation of officers for the following year. There was, also, a very entertain¬ ing program.

After a few introductory re¬ marks by Mrs. Newsome, the fol¬ lowing officers took their oath of office.

President: Fred Ray Blocker Vice-President: Illine Ritchie Secretary and Treasurer: Re¬

becca Lofton Corresponding Secretary: Fran-

Continued on Page Two

President Todd Planning Bigger, Better School

The publication of this first is¬ sue of the TOM-TOM is one of the outstanding events of the year. On behalf of everybody in school, I want to congratulate the staff and Miss Harris for their work. This is an achievement of which the entire college is proud.

The publication of this issue of the TOM-TOM is just one of the steps in building "toward a big¬ ger and better E.C-J-C." Now that the war is over we are planning on renewing many of the activi¬ ties that we formerly had. We hope to have a good orchestra shortly, and then a band. The prospects are for a good basket¬ ball season. We have had a foot¬ ball season that has been reason¬ ably satisfactory for a first year. I have been very much gratified with the spirit of the students this year as they are taking hold of things and as they show evidence of determination to achieve the motto of this publication. I could cite the work that is being done to bring out the WO-H-LO, the activities of the religious organ¬ izations, planning for play night, and a host of other activities.

There are other phases of our plans for development. We be¬ lieve that the enrollment will dou¬ ble during the next two or three years. We are already making our plans to provide buildings and equipment in keeping with this ncreased enrollment. We will have to enlarge the faculty, too. If our plans materialize, during the next few months we shall have new- dormitories and apartment build¬ ings to take care of students, par¬ ticularly married veterans. We hope to offer additional courses in trades education for veterans.

The TOM-TOM should prove a very valuable addition to the life


TWELFTH GRADE LEADS IN WAR FUND DRIVE

The high school seniors are leading the student body in the present War Fund Drive on the campus. The efforts which the student body and faculty mem¬ bers put forth to raise an adequate amount is evidenced by the fact that they have raised $203.75. This amount includes donations from the eleventh and twelfth grade?, the college freshmen and sopho¬ mores, and the faculty members.

The twelfth grade is the only one to be noted for its one hun¬ dred per cent contribuiton. As re¬ ported by Mrs. Cross, acting chair¬ man of the War Fund Drive, each of the thirty-seven members do¬ nated a dollar.

Contributions are still being ac¬ cepted and if you have not con¬ tributed to this worthy cause, you are urged to do so immediately.

Enrollment On Increase Here

East Central Junior College be¬ gan its thirty-second year, and its first post-war year with a def¬ inite increase in enrollment.

This particular phase of pro¬ gress is indicated by a fifteen per cent increase over last year's en¬ rollment. The present enrollment is as follows: 54 sophomores, 128 freshmen, 37 seniors, and 47 jun¬ iors, a total of 266 students. Last year's record shows 57 sophomores, 112 freshmen, 21 seniors, and 41 juniors. Of our total increase we have a 14 percent increase in the freshmen class, 76 percent in the senior class, and a 14 percent in the junior class. ECJC

Memorial For Service Men Planned at ECJC

The "Y" Council, consisting of the officers of the religious or¬ ganizations which meet each week to make plans for the religious work that is to be carried on the campus, last week elected a com¬ mittee to make plans for an honor roll for our service men. On this honor roll will be the names of every boy in service who has at¬ tended East Central Junior Col¬ lege from the time it was first established until the present. It will be placed in the hall of the administration building and will have between 1,000 and 1,200 names.

Plans are being made for the annual "Y" Council banquet, which is to be December 7, 1945. All of the plans are not completed as to place and speaker. They are inviting the former members of the council who have returned from service.

-ECJC-

Physical Ed Class Progresses

Much progress has been made this year in the physical education classes under the capable leader¬ ship of Miss Betty Short, teacher. Miss Short, who began her work as a member of the East Central Junior College faculty at the be¬ ginning of the present semester, received her degree in physical ed¬ ucation from the University of Virginia.

The classes under Miss Short's direction started with learning the primary exercises of trunk twist¬ ing, toe touching, leg raising, and knee extension. The classes have now advanced to soccer. They made a careful study of the rules; then after taking a test, they di¬ vided into teams. Skill is being developed and competition runs high.

Once a week the classes prac¬ tice steps in social dancing. Thus physical education as it is being applied on the E.C.J.C. campus is functioning, both in the develop¬ ment of healthy bodies and in the acquisition of that social Irace and charm so necessary to the modern young woman's success in life. ECJC .

COMING EVENTS Mrs. W. W. Newsome, speech

teacher and dramatic coach, an¬ nounces that a series of plays sponsored by the dramatic club and the speech classes will be pre¬ sented during the school year.

LAVENDER and OLD LACE by Rose Warner is the first of the series and will be produced early in December.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Betty Lynn Johnson ASSOCIATE EDITORS Bobbie Gillis

Melton McMullan BUSINESS MANAGER , Paul Perry PRODUCTION MANAGER Tom Chisolm ASST. PRODUCTION MGR. Marcella Webb CIRCULATION MANAGER Kitty Moreland ASSISTANTS TO CIRCULATION MANAGER—


Delores Ball. SOCIAL EDITOR Myrtice McMullen SPORTS EDITOR _-—1 Joe Bennett CARTOONISTS . Jerry Reedy

REPORTERS—Gay Williams, Bernard Stamper, Tommy Jean Hatcher, Marion Graham, Nell Pearson, Corky Capps, Carolyn Perry. ,.

ADVERTISING STAFF Mary E. Wilkerson Tommy Duke, Frances Hammond, Joyce Billings, Janice Hunt, Clayton Young, .Lorraine Jackson, Margaret Shannon, L. H. Smith, Carl Williams.



Published Monthly at East Central Junior College, Decatur,. Mississippi.


1 pward A Bigger and Better E.C.J.C.

The newspaper is a mirror of public opinion. It is the aim of the TOM-TOM to reflect the activi¬ ties, views, and lives of the students of E.C.J.C. ex¬ actly as they occur, without alteration and hiding of the truth.

On the humorous side of life, we hope that this paper will produce smiles and light-heartedness. On the serious side of life, the result of reading the school paper should be an awareness of the problems confronting us and solutions to these various problems. Also, one should broaden his understanding of his fellow students and thus cause him to be more helpful to others in his daily association with them by reading the TOM-TOM.

Our forefathers fought and died for the Ameri¬ can way of living, and one of the results of their fighting and dying was freedom of the press. By exercising freedom of the press, large newspapers are a means of transmitting great ideas to the gen¬ eral public who in turn benefit and progress by the thought received. Even in a small publication like ours, this privilege will be recognized and used to the best possible advantage.

We have, with our eyes on present and future conditions, selected as the slogan of the TOM-TOM "Toward a bigger and better E.C.J.C."

—Betty Lynn Johnson. ECJC

Let's Beautify Our Campus Our campus is our community. We are proud of

its spacious grounds and lovely trees. The campus is ours to enjoy and ours to keep. Of course, we want it to be as clean and attractive as passible. "It is both our privilege and our responsibility to do so. If every student will take the attitude, "I want my campus to be the most beautiful spot of ground in the world," it will be possible to visualize the ideal campus. Taking this for our goal, let us set to work to make this ideal materialize.

What can I do? I can be careful to throw paper and other rubbish into the waste paper baskets; I can pick up paper and coco-cola bottles that I find scattered around; I may help cultivate the flowers or even plant a tree which will stand or years to come as a memorial to my ideal.

We would like to give Special recognition to a group which has made some particular improve¬ ments and is continuing the work. We are refer¬ ring to The Future Teacher's Club. They have taken charge of cleaning and beautifying the "Y" park. They are planning to set out some native shrubs in the park and to set out trees along the drive. Lights have been strung up and the park is AH ideal place for picnics and parties.

One of the most beautiful spots on the campus is the flower garden. Dahlias and Chrysanthemums have been in bloom all season. To insure a more beautiful array of spring flowers, the F. T. A. plans to set out rose bushes, gladiolas, and narcisus.

Let us follow the example of this group. If other -roups will take other sections and make as many Trnprovements, then we will have our "ideal" cam¬

pus. _ ECJC —

Points Of Controversy By Melton L. McMullan

Major Fred Sullens in his recent address to the student body of East Central Junior College made reference to a very controversial issue.

He stated that we could and should keep atomic power a secret from all other countries.

Why be secretive about it? Is it not world peace

and world friendship that we are seeking, sup¬ posedly? Is not faith in each ether the first step toward friendship? We go around harping about world peace and, at the same time, come forward with the proposal that we keep such a project as the atomic bomb secret! What causes us to do this? Is it fear? Is this fear caused by prejudice?

Those of us who propose secrecy of the atomic bomb are making assumptions, I presume, that it is possible for us to keep it secret for always. Is it not possible for another country to produce minds which are just as capable as our own, if not more so? If so, these minds will be set immediately on the track of atomic power, and when they catch us, they may have a better thing than we have, for what we have is merely the rudimentary stage of the power. There is no reason under the sun why some other country could not produce an atomic power equal to ours, for an atom split in Russia makes as much noise as the ones split in the United States.

The splitting of an atom across the ocean will cause just as much destruction and just as much respect as the ones we split in this country.

It has been suggested that we use our discovery as a threat over other nations to maintain peace. That puts us right back where we were centuries ago. We still have not learned, it seems, that one group of people can not reign over another with physical power. When the other group gets its bearings as it has always done, eventually they will have control of this physical power; then both nations will be threatened with destruction.

We have made various commitments concerning: the atomic power project. We agreed th?^ if ED

land would send scientists to work on the project, they would share equally in the commercial deve¬ lopment and destructive means. Are we as good as our words?

I agree that the time is not ripe for world-wide broadcasting of the secrete—far from it, for that would be disastrous—but, we should by all means be working on some kind of an organization in which all nations, without exception, could have their chance to be taught the constructive use of the power. The length of time that such training would require and the outcome of the training would depend on the method, cooperation and spirit with which the people would back such a plan.

— ECJC

E.C.J.C- President Leads Movement For Progress In Education

The Mississippi Education Association is really on the move. A revolutionary program has been set in motion to improve education of all peoples of this state.

First, let us give credit where credit is due. Our own Dr. L. O. Todd has been very influential in getting this program organized and moving.

The first goal is to increase salaries so as to at- txact better teachers and to hold the good teach¬ ers, 'we have. This goal in itself is of sufficient im¬ portance to justify the existence of any organiza¬ tion. The school standards maintained in Missis¬ sippi are shamefully low compared with other schools of the nation, and we will also notice that we pay less money to our teachers than any state, in the union. Could there be a connection between the two?

Another goal is to increase the.amount of voca¬ tional education. Only a few seconds thought is enough to show us how much we lack in this line. We don't even have a medical school for students who live in Mississippi and wish to become doctors! Have our past leaders been asleep?

Another goal is to improve negro education. Let us remember that the better educated all peoples of Mississippi are,, the faster we move, the more the annual income for all, and much less friction between races.

This is a wonderful program. It is the duty of every citizen to understand the program and then put his shoulder behind the wheel and push.

—Melton E. McMiillsn. ECJC

Sub-Conscious Misdemeanor We boys when talking to girls have the habit of

placing our feet upon the wall. Now, I realize their charming power is so great

that we have to have support, but for the sake of the looks of the wall, hang your arms around a post and talk. ECJC

Respect And Be Respected Just a tip to the student body in view of future

athletic contests to be held in our gymnasium and on our athletic field.

We hold in reverence and with gratitude the playing of our Alma Mater. When our Alma Mater is played, we stand and remain until the music stops.

Now, if we think of our Alma Mater like this, don't you think that students of other schools and colleges love and respect their school song? And don't you think that we should be courteous enough to show the proper respect to the playing or sing¬ ing of any schocl Alma Mater by standing quietly until the song is finishied?

WSSF Officer Visits Campus

Miss Phyllis B. Griefe, travel¬ ing secretary of the World Student Service Fund, visited the East Cen¬ tral Junior College campus Fri¬ day afternoon, November 10, and spoke to the faculty and student body at general Assembly.

Miss Griefe completed her under-graduate work at Ohio Wesley- an University in 1944, which she followed by graduate work at the University of Chicago. She worked in a settlement school in Chicago during the past summer, nnd then became Araveling Secretary of the World Student Service Fund. She is on a tour of the colleges of Mississippi explaining the impcrt- a.nce of this fund in assisting Eu¬ ropean pupils in the problems that they face in Europe as they re¬ turn to their universities. ECJC— —

Students Attend BSU Convention

A group of sixteen representa¬ tives from the Baptist Student Union in East Central Junior Col¬ lege attended the Mississippi Bap¬ tist Student Union convention at Mississippi Southern Colleg-o, Hat- tiesburg, October 19-21.

Over four hundred students, rep¬ resenting seventeen colleges at¬ tended this convention. The key¬ note of the meeting was "Christ My Imperative." The program consisted of a series of panel dis¬ cussions and worship services. One of the outstanding features of the program was a dramatization "The Cross of Today" given by the stu¬ dents from M. S.. C. W. The guest speakers v/ere Rev. Gordan San-

sing, Dr. J. D. Franks, Dr. T-. L. Holcomb, and Dr D. A. McCall.

The local group was represent¬ ed by Grace Green, Betty Idoin, Thelma Goodin, Doris Jones, Lynn Phillips, Georg'a Nell Sims, Nancy Burnham, Mar.1 Ruby Kemp, La- verne Gibbs, Bossie McDonald, L. H. Smith, Carl Williams, Aubrey Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Nel¬ son and Rev. W A. Hogan.

DRAMATIC CLUB INSTALLS Continued from Page Onef,

ces Hunt Reporter: Don G'aham _ After the initiation of the offi~

cers the other memoers gave their pledge of allegiance to the club.

The roll call was answered by each member's giving his or her favorite actor or actress.

The program consisted of group discussion on "My Philosophy of Life" and group singing led by Sarah Webb. The group was ac¬ companied by Illine Ritchie at the piano.

The selection of such a fine number of officers from such an outstanding membership, points toward a very bright future for the Dramatic club of E.C.J.C.

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The home of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Moore was the lovely setting for the wedding of their daughter, Caroline, and Clay Simmons.

The living room was beautifully decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns, and gladioli. A duet, "I Love You Truly" was sung immediate¬ ly preceding the ceremony. The bride wore a lovely fushia crepe dress with black accessories.

The impressive double ring cere¬ mony was performed by the Rev. James R. Grisham of Decatur.'

Members of the faculty at East Central Jr. College,' other friends, and relatives of the bride and groom were present.

Prior to her marriage, Caroline was employed as business manager at E.C.J.C. The groom is an E. C. J. C. graduate of the class of '44.

They are making their home at Miss. State College at Starkville, where Clay will resume his studies at Miss. State College.

work in the girls dormitory. Jo Nell Eddins and Ollie B. Savell. both members of the freshman class, were married recently.

Marlene "Pep" Smith was chos¬ en as one of the representatives from Neshoba County to the state 4-H Round-up meeting held at Jackson, Miss., Nov. 8-9. Thurs¬ day afternoon, she attended a re¬ ception at the Governor's Man¬ sion; then Friday night at the banquet, she received a $25 War Bond.

Sadie Hawkins Continued from Page One

James Van Hooser .withdrew from the College recently. James is going to the Navy in the near future.

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Rachel Gainey was surprised Tuesday night when her two bro¬ thers, Ross and Hermon Gainey, came up to see her. They have both recently received a discharge and it was a happy reunion for them.

The members of the F. T. A. Club under the sponsorship of Mrs. Sullivan, enjoyed a picnic Friday evening, November 2nd, at the Newton Park and then went into town where they attended the show 'The Valley of Decision.'

Among those who participated in the Halloween party at the American Legion Hut on Hallowe¬ en night were, Mary Ellen Mc¬ Cain, Joe Graham, Jane Brand, Lewis McMullan, Evelyn Perry, Norma Lee Brand, Carolyn Perry, John Elsis (Tootsie) Blount, Cla¬ rice Graham, and Paul Perry. The part was sponsored' by Mrs. N. E. Blackburn.

The Glee Club enjoyed a wei- ner roast at "the bluffs." Those in charge of the entertainment were Kitty Moreland, R. G. Tay¬ lor, and Bonny Hudson. The social was sponsored by Mrs. Carrie Lee Madden.

the character of "Old Man Mose" told the fortunes.

The high point of the evening was the solemnizing of several "dog patch" weddings by Willis- ton Chason, who offered both cheap and expensive weddings plus the rings. Tommye Jean Hat¬ cher, Joyce Jenson, and Joyce Bil¬ lings were lucky enough to get to the altar. ECJC ;

TOM TOM'S ROVIN REPORTER Continued from Page One

Love, Love." Joyce and Woody: "The More I

See You." Harold Hunt: "I'll Be Around." Frances and Willie: "Together." Annie Lee: "Someone to Love."

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The faculty attended the wed¬ ding of Caroline Moore and Clay Simmons in Philadelphia, Thurs¬ day afternoon, November 1st.

Sadie Hawkins night was quite an event Saturday night, Novem¬ ber 3rd. The girls chased after the boys until the last boy was caught. Among the boys unfortunate enough to be caught by the girls were the following:

Don Graham—Rebecca Lofton Rae McGee—Eloise Rae Fred Ray Blocker—Sue Bennett Harold Hunt—Joyce Jenson Williston Chason—Molly Wade Melton McMullan — "Tootsie"

Nelson Pecker Henley—Hugene Rivers Michael Warren—Thedra Luke Aubrey Adams—Jean Hatcher Cloyd Paskins—Claudine Wright

Miss Norma Lee Brand, Imo- gene Johnson, La Neil Coursey, Sarah Joy Smith, Dorothy Jor¬ dan, and Carolyn Perry, attended the Decatur vs. Hickory basket¬ ball game at Hickory, Friday night, Nov. 2.

Clarice Kraham, Annie Lee Gor¬ don, Frog Pace, and William Bul- lard, enjoyed a nicnic at Hailey's Lake, Tuesday night, Nov. 6.

Miss Tommie Duke and Miss Dorlos Jean Vaughan visited in Houston, Mississippi, Nov. 3-5.

Willie sitting under the trees in front of the administration build¬ ing. When asked her views upon conscription, she looked at Willie and replied, "Since Willie is 4-F it will be all right to go ahead and draft them."

Miss Elton Hurt said conscrip¬ tion was okay, for her man is al¬ ready back home in the kitchen.

Joyce Billings and Margaret Shannon think that conscription is good for the boys, but no excep¬ tion should be made unless a per¬ son is physically unable.

Lorraine Wood doesn't think boys should have to serve a year in the army.

Bobbie Gillis—"I do not be¬ lieve in compulsory military con¬ scription as a method for bring¬ ing into being "world peace!" This peace must be built upon the principles of world brotherhood. We must renounce war as an in¬ strument for settling dispute. It is possible to have a new world organization, which if given the support of the stronger and more powerful nations can protect all nations without resorting to the price of war in the lives and lib¬ erties of our people." ECJC •

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Billy Blount, former student, who has been in the Air Corps, is at home now with a discharge. He plans to enter school at E.C.J.C. in the near future. ECJC .

President Todd Continued from Page One

Nel Denson of Poplarville was a guest on our campus one week¬ end recently.

Edris Gunn, Dorris Jones, L. H. Smith, and Eugene Coghlan, visit¬ ed with Bessie McDonald at her home for the weekend. They were accompanied back by Kate Mc¬ Donald who spent several days with them on the campus.

Already Cupid has begun his

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All working together—faculty, students, administration—we can make, and must make this one of the great years in the history of East Central Junior College.

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All the way from Carl-ina well Janie, I must say you have the men crossing the continent for you!

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What's the rumor about the wedding bells ringing for- Rounds and Young? Tell us fellows, you've been holding out on us!

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Football Finals For Forty-Five

The season has been, according to a technical point of view, a failure; yet in a deeper meaning it has been a complete success. Coach Cross was faced with none of the usual scholarship players, and few experienced players.

Over thirty boys have been out for football at one time or anoth-

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er this year, but due to injuries or | other reasons, only sixteen finish¬ ed the season. The first game of the season was

played here against Perkinston on September 28. The Warriors took to the field that evening confident of victory, but "Lady Luck" smil¬ ed on the boys from "Perk" and Decatur suffered her first defeat of the year. Perkinston scored twice. During the rest of the game, the pigskin was kept near the fifty yard line. Captain David "Woody" Woodruff was injured during the first of the fourth quar¬ ter and saw practically no more action for the rest of the year.

The Ellisville game was in real¬ ity the poorest attempt toward vic¬ tory; yet it was the only game in which the Warriors scored. The team arrived in Ellisville to find a wet field and cold weather, but it spirits were somewhat warmed by the voices of the E.C.J.C. cheer¬ leader section composed of Joyce Jenson, Illene Ritchie, Annie Lee Gordon, Kitty Moreland, Willie Chason, and "Corky" Capps. The boys from E.C.J.C. held Ellisville remarkably well during the first half, but because of lack of re¬ serves and an injured first string backfield, Decatur, was scored on time and again in the second half. The high point of the E.C.J.C. football season came when Billy Dearman caught a long pass from Danny Shannon in the last three minutes of play to put us down in "T. D." territory. There was "no stopping" the Warriors now and j on a line smash by Dearman, E.G. J. C. scored. The point was not good, but anyone coming into the stands at that time would have thought by the way the E.C.J.C. players and fans were acting, that the Warriors were running all over Ellisville.

The next game was on the home field against Co-Lin Junior Col¬ lege from Wesson. The Etecatur boys came very near scoring dur¬ ing the first and fourth quarters of the game, but failed to do so, when their aerial attack failed to click. This was without a doubt the cloest and best game played by Decatur and was the debut of Max Herrington of Louisville, who is undoubtedly, in the writ¬ er's poinion, the best all-around back yet seen to play in a junior college game this year. Wesson was held to 20 to 0 and it was really a well played game.

The Warriors traveled through a heavy rain to Poplarville for the next game, confident of victory, against the last weak teams sche¬ duled to oppose them. The field was ankle deep in water and be¬ cause of a fumble, the Poplar¬ ville boys covered the ball on E.CJ.C.'s fifteen yard line and ran a touchdown in one play. This, along with the injury of guard Paul Pulton on the third

play of the game, literally took ■the starch out of the boys rep¬ resenting Decatur. They rallied in the last half, but too much lead had been established by the oppon¬ ents; so, by the time the final whistle blew, the score was 37 to 0 in favor of Poplarville.

As a whole, the boys played their best game against Raymond, who were rated by the "experts" to win about 60 to 0, but after throwing everything they had at the Warriors, Raymond won only to the tune of 26 to 0. "Puddin" Jones was out of this game be¬ cause of "attendance difficulties"; Dolan Coghlan was out with a ruptured appendix and Paul Ful¬ ton's side was still giving him trouble; otherwise the Decatur Scalpers were rarin'-to-go. The first half of the first quarter, it looked as if they were going to run all over Raymond, but by the end of the first quarter Raymond scored and that started their all- too-frequent trips across our zero line.

The persistent Warriors played their last game against the unde¬ feated Goodman Bulldogs on the Goodman field. The Warriors played admirably, but Goodman outclassed them badly in some ways, especially in blocking. All the boys played a hard game, but were slowly overpowered by the Bulldogs. ECJC

SERIES OF HISTORICAL MOVIES TO BE GIVEN

The American History class is

sponsoring a series of historical movies to be shown to the entire student body with the idea of in¬ creasing appreciation of the "great moments" in American history. The dates for the movies are as follows:

"Columbus"—Nov. 12, 1945. "Jamestown"—Nov. 19, 1945. "The Pilgrims"—Dec. 3, 1945. "The Puritans"—Dec. 17, 1945. "Peter Stuyvesant"—Jan. 7 1946 "The Gateway To The West"—

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TOM-TOM'S Roving Reporter

In this column each month, students on the E.C.J.C. campus express their opinion on national, state, and local issues. This month the Roving Reporter asked the students this question ."What do you think would make E.C.J.C. bigger and better?" The answers to this question varied widely. After interviewing the students, only the criticisms which would lead to improvements were select¬ ed to be published. Those which were personal in nature and which could easily be adjusted by seeing the proper authority were omitted. Some considerations of the suggestions suggested are be¬ ing offered with the hope that further discussion may be stimu- lataed to the extent that some practical solutions of the prob¬ lems may be worked out along the lines indicated by the stu¬ dents' opinions.

LYNN PHILLIPS: "Any student of college level should be able to decide when he is ready to go to bed; therefore, I think that he should be allowed to turn off the lights in his room when he has finished studying, whether it is 8:00 p. m. or 1:00 a. m."

As one usually finds, if he takes time to think through a question, this problem has two sides. By the lights being turned off at 10:00 p. m., the student learns to budget his time and live accord¬ ing to a set schedule. On the other hand, in order to participate in extra-curricular activities and to keep up with his schopl work, one naturally needs more time for studying than he now has. Per¬ haps a satisfactory compromise might be reached which would accomplish both results mention¬ ed.

SUE BENNETT: "One thing that would make E.C.J.C. bigger and better is a recreati, nal cen¬ ter operated by students. This cen¬ ter should offer a variety of re¬ creational facilities from which each student could fill his own desires as how to spend his lei¬ sure time."

In considering this criticism, the main obstacle is the financial difficulty. Of course, the funds required in the construction of a Student Union Building is at present prohibitive, but by sug¬ gestions and discussion on the part of the students, a plan might be worked out whereby there could be provided at least a room.

Continued on Page 3

39 Students Make Second Six Weeks Honor Roll

The following pupils made hon¬ or roll and honorable mention at East Central Junior College for the second six weeks; such hon¬ ors mean that the ones on honor roll made an average of B-(- and the ones on the honorable men¬ tion list made an average of B.

HONOR ROLL Sophomores—Sue Bennet, Lou¬

isville; Nomie P. Coward, Ludlow; Jean Gibbon Johnson, Hickory; Elaine Long, Morton.

Freshmen—Betty Lynn John¬ son, Walnut Grove.

High School— Juniors— Mar- iam, Graham, Decatur; Annell Thornton, Conehatta.

HONORABLE MENTION Sophomores—D i x i e Briggs,

Scooba; Katherine Cox, Philadel¬ phia; Thelma Goodin, Gholson; Nell Herd, Union; Kenneth Hun¬ ter, Decatur; Lorraine Jackson. Decatur; Mildred Lovorn, Louis¬ ville; Melton McMullan, Decatur; Myrtice McMullan, Decatur; Gay- nell Majure, Decatur; Ruth Ma- r.on, Dossburg; Mary Parks, Cone¬ hatta; Fred Talbert, Louisville; Sarah Webb, Noxapater.

Freshmen—Iris Clark, Noxapa¬ ter; Bobbie Gillis, Philadelphia; Clarice Graham, Decatur; Ivan Hand, Collinsville; Lijlian Hardy, Union; Juanita Lay, Lena; Na¬ omi McCraw, Harperville; Lynn Phillips, Newton; Eloise Rea, Philadelphia; Dale Wilkerson, Forest.

High School—Seniors—J u n e Hollingsworth, Decatur; Edna Meltz, Decatur.

High School—Juniors—Norma Lee Brand, Decatur; Dorothy Buntyn, Decatur; "Corky" Capps, Jackson; Laverne Pennington, Decatur; Carolyn Perry, Decatur; Mary Sula Wansly, Decatur. ECJC

jui iors And Seniors Ele.t Who's Who

-,.„. .L..,!.:,.. ujoate and hesita¬ tion, th'i Junior and Senior class¬ es voted iO:: their candidates in

| the High School Who's Who elec- 1 tlon. The purpose of which wa j to select the class representatives j for the special honor of being featured in the school annual. The voting was supervised by Miss Clements and Mrs. Sullivan.

The winners of the various hon¬ ors are as follows:

Mr. Newton County A.H.S.'— Dolan Coughlan; Miss Newton County A. H. S.—Benoline Mea¬ dow; Most Intellectual Girl—June Hollingsworth; Most Intellectual Boy—Sidney McNeal; Most Tal¬ ented Girl — Sammye Massey; Most Talented Boy—Jerry Reedy; Most Beautiful Girl—Marguerite Graham; Most Handsome Boy— James Edwards; Best Dressed Girl—Jane Brand; Best Dressed Boy—Shed Young; Boy Most Like¬ ly to Succeed—Bernard Stamper; Girl Most Likely to Succeed— Marian Graham; Cutest Girl— Nell Pearson; Cutest Boy—Danny Shannon; Best Girl Athlete—

Continued on Page 4 ECJC

Sophomores Present Class Play

The sophomore class, under the guidance of Mrs. Newsome pre¬ sented a play, "Lavender and Old Lace", in the college gymnasium on December 18th.

Love and comedy were the high¬ lights of the play. The romantic leads were "Ruth" and "Oarl", played by Sue Bennett and Eu¬ gene Coghlan.

"Miss Ainslie" and "Dr. Patter¬ son" formed another romantic two-some who cooperated in en-

Continued on Page 4

ECJC Annual Will Be Published

By NAOMI McCRAW After a war lapse of three years,

I work has been resumed on the "Wo-He-Lo", the East Central

j Junior College year book. Because of the shortage of labor and ma¬ terials, it has been impossible for the annual to be published since 1942. Its rejuvenation is receiving an enthusiastic welcome. Much interest has been shown in its planning, and a great deal of earnest effort is being expended on the work of its production. Most of the photographic work has been done, and a dummy copy has been secured.

The following were chosen to serve as officers: Editor-in-Chief, Illene Ritchie; assistants, Dixie Briggs and Lynn Philips; busi¬ ness manager. Sue Bennett; asis- tants, Clayton Young and Billy Dearman.

It is the aim of the staff to make this a book that will por¬ tray the life at East Central Jun¬ ior College just as it is, thus mak¬ ing it a diary that the students will keep and cherish in the days to come.

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Girl Reserves Celebrate "Girl Reserve" Day

Saturday, December 1st, was celebrated as "Girl Reserve" Day by the Girl Reserve Club of New¬ ton County Agricultural High School. Posters and the sale of tags helped the Girl Reserves make the community conscious of the purpose and program of the Girl Reserve Club.

A cake walk was held from two- thirty until three-thirty in front of the court house. The proceeds of the cake walk and the sales of tags amounted to $43.31, which was used to provide Christmas for a girl in The Industrial Institute in Columbia and to supplement a fund for a set of encyclopedias for the Decatur High School.

The Girl Reserve Club wishes to thank everyone who helped to make this day a success. ECJC

The members of the Girl's Re¬ serves and Boy's Hi-Y organiza¬ tions had a delightful party Sat¬ urday night, December 1st at the American Legion Hut. As a cli¬ max to Girl's Reserve Day Sat¬ urday. They played games and roasted weiners indoors. The lead¬ ers of the clubs, Miss Clements and Mr. Palmer, acted as spon¬ sors.

ECJC Freshman Wins 4-H Club Honor Award

Marlene "Pep" Smith attended National 4-H club congress in Chicago, December 2-6, as state 4-H winner of girl's records.

Being able to attend National 4-H club congress is one of the dreams of every 4-H'er; however, only a small per cent of these 4-H'ers are willing to do the work necessary for the fulfillment of this dream.

"Pep" has been a 4-H member for seven years; during this time she has developed a well-round¬ ed 4-H farm home program through projects in gardening, canning, clothing, foods, baby beef, poultry, home improvement, home beautification, leadershij, and health. She attended Club Congress on the basis of these project records. Marlene gives the following account of her trip.

"The Mississippi delegation Continued on Page 4 ECJC

TOM-TOM Staff Sponsors Play Night

On Saturday night, Dec. 8, a "White Elephant" Christmas par¬ ty was sponsored in the gym by the staff of The Tom-Tom.lThe admission fee to the party was a Christmas present which one wouldn't want to receive.

The gym was decorated in the Christmas colors, red and green. In the center of the gym there was a Christmas tree under which the "white elephant" gifts were placed.

Tommy Jean Hatcher, a re¬ porter on the TOM-TOM Staff, was M. C. Each person present wrote a letter to Santa Claus. Bobby Gillis won the prize for the best letter to Saint Nick. Then chewing gum was distributed and those pesent were told to fashion a model Santa Claus out of the gum. Tom Chisolm won the prize for the best Santa Claus modeled.

Christmas carols were sung by the group and then the big' event of the evening arrived. The group formed a circle and marched a- round the Christmas tree to the tune of "Jingle Bells," each per¬ son on the "X that marked the spot" being privileged to select a present for himself from among the gifts beneath the Christmas tree.

Popcorn balls were served and then there was dancing for those who wished to dance, and games of various types for the others.

Student Wins National Honors

Mr. Fred Ray Blocker, a stu¬ dent of E.C.J.C, according to unconfirmed reports, has won the National Achievement Con¬ test. This report has not been cleared through state headquar¬ ters, but Miss "Pep" Smith heard his name called at the National 4-H Club Contest in Chicago. If this is officially confirmed through State Headquarters, he will re¬ ceive a scholarship to any school in the country.

It is definitely known that he won the State Achievement Con¬ test for 1945.

The list of honors Mr. Blocker has won in the past makes a very impressive record. In 1940 he won State Poultry Judging Contest and third in the national contest. This broke all records for any Mississippi boy in the judg¬ ing of poultry. In 1941 he won State Leadership Contest; for this he won a trip to Washington. In 1942 he won State Rural Elec- rification contest and a trip to Chicago, but was ruled out be¬ cause he had already made one trip. In 1943 he won "All-round 4-H Club Boy" in Mississippi. In 1944 he won State General Achievement Contest and a schol¬ arship. iJCJC

Sophomores To Graduate End Of First Semester

Among the outstanding mem¬ bers of the East Central Junior College, there are eight who are to graduate at the end of the first semester.

Perhaps many of you are not acquainted with these members who are leaving here soon. To give you a glimpse at their person¬ alities and character, each mem¬ ber has been individually inter¬ viewed by a representative of the Tom-Tom Staff.

Annie Lee Gordon, who is well- known for her charming person¬ ality and wit, states that she in¬ tends after graduation to secure secretarial work, probably in Jackson. Annie Lee is a native of this city. She was elected cheer¬ leader to which office she was well-fitted and where she dis¬ played much pep for the energetic warriors.

Doris Pearson, better known as "Monkey", comes to E.C.J.C. from Conehatta. Doris is a member of Y.W.C.A., F.T.A., Noonday Pray¬ er Service, and Girls Vesper. Her plans as to the future are yet uncertain, but she states that she will probably secure secretar¬ ial work in Jackson.

Sue Bennett, a prominent lead¬ er in the many activities on the campus comes to E.C.J.C. from Louisville. Sue is vice-president of "Y" Council, President of Wesley Foundation, Secretary and Treas¬ urer of Y.M. and Y.W.C.A., and President of I.R.C. She is, also, a member of the F.T.A. Club, Noon¬ day Prayer Service and Girls' Vesper. Her plans are to enter Mississippi State College at the beginning of the spring semester.

Bettye Jo Cooper, friendly and charming in manner, is a native of Conehatta. She is a member of the F.T.A. Club, B.S.U., Y.W.C.A., Noonday Prayer Service, Morning

Continued on Page 4

HOME EKERS HOLD OPEN HOUSE The members of The Home Economics department

cordially invite the faculty members and their families and the student boy of East Central Junior College to Christmas open house Thursday, December 20.

Members of Freshman and Sophomore classes are requested to call between 8:30 a. m. and 11:30 a. m. Hig-h school members are to call between 1:00 p. m. and 2:15 P. M.

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF .Betty Lynn Johnson ASSOCIATE EDITORS Bobbie Gillis

Melton McMullan

BUSINESS MANAGER Paul Perry EXCHANGE EDITOR _.....- Doris Poole PRODUCTION MANAGER Tom Chisolm ASST. PRODUCTION MGR. Marcella Webb CIRCULATION MANAGER Kitty Moreland ASSISTANTS TO CIRCULATION MANAGEIt—


Delores Ball. SOCIAL EDITOR Myrtice McMullen SPORTS EDITOR Joe Bennett CARTOONISTS Jerry Reedy

REPORTERS—Gay Williams, Bernard Stamper, Tommy Jean Hatcher, Marion Graham, Nell Pearson, Corky Capps, Carolyn Perry, Naomi McCrow.

ADVERTISING STAFF Mary E. Wilkerson Tommy Duke, Frances Hammond, Joyce Billings, Janice Hunt, Clayton Young, Lorraine Jackson, Margaret Shannon, L. H. Smith, Carl Williams.





CHECKING UP Do you realize that the end of the first semes¬

ter is near? There will be changes taking place here on the E. C. J. C. campus; the sophomores who are graduating will be leaving us; instead of the minor tests we have been having, there will be real exams; there will be a chance for us to turn over a new leaf next semester; there will be new students here for us to make welcome.

To the sophomores who are leaving us, we wish the best of everything good. Naturally, we'll miss them, but we know that they will make just as good in their chosen field, whether it be a con¬ tinuation of their education or a position in the business world.

Exams! How we all shudder at the thought of them! But these miniature judgment days are a necessary part of our training, so let's do the very best that we have the ability to do in these exam¬ inations.

After we have finished the exams, if we haven't done so well, a clean page will be waiting for us. We should resolve to do better in all our work so that at the end of the second semester, we can look back with a much brighter attitude and a clearer conscience.

Do you remember how you felt when you left home last September to come to school? Well, the new students who will enter the second semester will be just as homesick as you were. It is the duty of each of us to try to make them as happy as we are now. We can accomplish this by a friendly word and smile when we see them.

Has this first semester meant anything to you? Are you going to make the second semester mean more? ECJC

THIS PROCESS CALLED EDUCATION By Melton McMullan

Education might be defined as learning to make use of information gained by first-hand exper¬ ience or by reading and hearing of the experiences of others. The amount of information and the level of reasoning carried on by an individual (omitting hereditary ■ ^nracteristics) will show the quality and extent j.n individual's education.

Education, as some people think, is not learning

now to keep xiom working hard, but is to learn to do your work quicker and more efficiently. One's .aucation does not stop when he finishes school and enters upon his life's work, but instead, his education will show an increase if he has a back¬ ground of good training and does not let prejudice interfere.

An education consisting of the pursuit of truth \s the best process of elmination of prejudice and as long as there are two racial groups in one area, one of which is prejudiced against the other, one group will hurt itself, to keep the other from ad¬ vancing. Reasoning further, we see that it is not only necessary to increase In equality and quanti¬ ty the educational facilities of the white, but also those of the negro.

One of the great steps toward improving educa¬ tional facilities is the federal aid bill which, if passed, has four major or very important clauses. One—"Control of schools is reserved strictly to the state and local school systems and forbidden to any federal officials or agencies." This is as it should be because different secton of the country have different problems which must be handled at home instead of in Washington.

The second important clause is that "All states are to receive aid according to the financial need as measured by members of five to seventeen and the total income of the respective states; thus the poorer the state, the larger its share of federal aid will be. The third important clause is, "In states that maintain separate schools for minority races, there is to be allotted for the minority schools a proportion of the funds that is not less than the proportion that the minority group is of the total population of the state, without a reduction in the proportion of funds from state and local sources spent for schools for the minority race. The fourth but not least, is the Mississippi's share is Equal¬ ization Share $4,270,743, Emergency fund $4,550,- 200; total $8,<820,942. ECJC

MERRY CHRISTMAS

The joycus Christmas season is here once more. Christmas to us is beautifully wrapped gifts, light¬ ed trees, holly, misetletoe, bells and the singing of carols. It is a time for having fellowship and fun with our families and friends. To get its deeper meaning, we must kindle within our hearts the true Spirit of Christmas. It certainly seems that this spirit should shine just a little brighter and clearer than it has in the past seasons, for the very peace that has come after four years of war is sym¬ bolic of that spirit. We realize that this peace has come through sacrificing the lives of our youth and this reminds us of the price God paid when He sent His Son into the world on the frst Christmas to be the Prince of Peace.

Let us think again of the Angel's message, "Peace on earth; good will toward men." Are we concen¬ trating our efforts toward making Christmas and peace real for those in our community and the people of all nations? What does this season mean to our youth with broken bodies and spirits? What does it mean to those Europeans, who are suffer¬ ing cold and starvation?

Let us give such gifts of service as will promote good will among men. If we each in our own way, can kindle the heart of another with the spirit of joy and peace, then, this season will indeed be a "Merry Christmas" for all the world. ECJC

WE THANK YOU . . .

We, the staff of the TOM-TOM, wish to express our appreciati9n to the individuals and business firms who have placed advertisements in our pub¬ lication. Without their aid, to publish the TOK TOM would be impossible for us to do. Especially do we thank the firms in Decatur for their splen¬ did co-operation this month. There was an in¬ crease in the amount of ads from Decatur of $22.40 in this issue. Also, to the firms outside of Decatur who gave advertisements, we say "Thank You," again.

„._ liiaiiKogi.iiig holidays. A study course was participat¬

ed in by the members of the Bap¬ tist Young People's department in the Decatur Baptist Church Dec. 3-6. Sixteen members receiv¬ ed diplomas on the book, "Train¬ ing In Church Membership." ECJC

Dear Santa: We have all tried to do the

things that are right in oui school work. Cculd there be some way for all of us to make better grades and get a better start next semeeter?

j Rccn; 30.

ECJC Band Being Developed By Mr. James

Under the direction of Mr. James, a young but promising band has been launched on its

way to musical competence. Al¬ though the band is not expected to make its' appearance in a pub¬ lic program in the near future, individuals will participate in chapel programs.

There are strong expectations that the football eleven will be cheered on to victory by the band next season if musical inspira¬ tion can determine a victory.

The members of the band are as follows:

Mr. James—Director. Bettye Blount—Cornet. Martha Major, Patty Johnson,

Marlene Bedwell, Sissy Graham, Roscoe Smith, James Addy, Ma- riam Graham, Lyndell Smith- Clarinet.

Theta Johnson—Alto. Edward Gordon—Baritone. Frank Meadow—Snare Drum Bernard Stamper and R. G.

Smith—Saxophone. Jane Todd—Bell Lyra:. Montiel Spivey and Clera Hol¬

lingsworth—Flute. Bill May—Trombone. James Barnett—Brass Horn. Carl Williamson—Trumphet.

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SOCIAL HIGH-LIGHTS

Tranksgiving holidays were en¬ joyed by everyone and now all the dormitory girls are looking for¬ ward to the Christmas vacation.

Marcelle Webb and LaVerne Gibbs spent the week-end with Jo Cooper when they attended a high school basketball tourna¬ ment.

Bessie McDonald was the guest for the weekend of Nelda Thrash.

Joyce Jenson has been absent

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Imogene Johnson has as her guest Sunday "Kitty" Moreland.

Laverne Lewis, Georgia Nell Sims and Sarah Francis Harrison were the week-end guests of Miss Delois Ball, Louisville.

Miss Clements visited her mother in Jackson, Miss., the past week-end.

Sue Bennett visited her fam¬ ily in Louisville this week-end.

Miss Sarah Dee Henton of Mo¬ bile, Ala., a former resident of Decatur, was a guest of Sarah Joy Smith on the week-end of De¬ cember 1-3.

Miss Lois Hollingsworth, a De¬ catur High school graduate, of 1944, is at present employed in Decatur by Mrs. Stennis until she assumes her duties as air stew¬ ardess in New Orleans.

Norma Lee Brand, Francis Ad¬ dy, Corky Capps, and Danny Shannon enjoyed a ride in the snow Tuesday evening, Dec. 4.

Herman Quattlebaum, a former

Decatur High school student, re¬ turned Dec. 6, to his Merchant Marine post in New Orleans, after an 18-day leave which he spent with his parents in Decatur.

Isaac Valentine and James Caldwell were called to Camp Shelby Dec. 5, for registration. If deferred, they will continue their studies in Decatur High school.

Miss Jean Quattlebaum visited friends in Mobile, Ala., during

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Y-Council Enjoys Annual Banquet

The "Y" Council held its an¬ nual Christmas banquet on Fri¬ day night, December 7, in the College dining hall. The Christ¬ mas motif was carried out in col¬ orful decorations of Christmas trees, gold and silver pine boughs with red and green streamers







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hanging Horn mu wauj ana wn.^ candles on each table, which were the only source of light. Attrac¬ tive place cards m*rlted the in¬ dividual seats.

The program consisted of: In¬ vocation, Rev. W. A. Hogan; wel¬ come, Sue Bennett; response, Illene Ritchie; introductions of members of the group; special music by Williston Chason, Doris Jones, Fred Ray Blocker, Edris Gunn, with Illene Ritchie as ac¬ companist; toast to faculty, Jean Hatcher; response, Mr. Robert James; reading, Mildred Lovorn; "O Holy Night," Sarah Webb (violinist) with Illene Ritchie as accompanist. Toast to former member of "Y" Council, Clayton Young; address, Rev. E. Prank Cody; Christmas carols by the group, (led by Mr. James). Toast- master in charge of the ceremon¬ ies was Mary Parkes. ECJC

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Decatur Teams Win The E.C.J.C. basketball teams

traveled to Newton Saturday night, December 8th, to meet the tough cagers from Clarks College.

The girls' game was a thriller from beginning to end, showing excellent defensive and offensive playing by both teams. The score was extremely close during the entire game, and when the final whistle blew, Decatur was in the lead 27 to 26. The entire teams played a good, fast, and aggressive game. We hope their whole sea¬ son remains undefeated.

Our boys' team met with less competition than our girls' and therefore ran up a much larger score in comparison to their op¬ ponents. The Warriors seemed to be a sure thing from the begin¬ ning, and proved it as the game went on. When the game ended, our boys had rolled up a very one-sided score and won to the tune of 31 to 6. All the boys play¬ ed hard, fast basketball, featur¬ ing a lot of team work and crack shooting.

Line-up for girls* game: DECATUR CLARK Webb (Bo Peep__ Grant Reeves (Katherine) King Wilkeson (Dale) Pittman Rea (Eloise) Portey Everette (Joyce) Byrd Hobby (Majorie) Robinson

Substitutions: Decatur — Rus¬ sell, Smith; Clark—Bryant, Ad¬ ams.

Line-up for boys' game: DECATUR CLARK McMullan Penton Adams Meadows Jones Tanner Copeland Hem Young Cossettes

Substitutions: Decatur — Sis- trunk, Blocker, Parks, Boler; Clark—Pittman, Carter. ECJC

1 om- 1 om s Koving Continued from Pag:* 1

perhaps equipped with a fountain and comfortable chairs, where the students could go for relaxation. There's a further possibility that the nickelodeon belonging to the school might be repaired and plac¬ ed there. At any rate, students, let's talk about it. What about some practical suggesions from some of the campus organizations for furthering such a plan?

FRED RAY BLOCKER—"In my opinion, one of the biggest and most important steps in the 'making of E.C.J.C. bigger and better' would be organized stu¬ dent government. We are told that the school are important in¬ stitutions of democracy. Certain-' ly I think all students at E.C.J.C. have the ability to make logical decisions in matters in which they would develop leadership, initiative, and higher apprecia¬ tion of teachers, morale and school property."

JOE BENNETT: "I'm in favor of student government; it would give the students a chance to take part in the affairs of their school and would maintain a better un¬ derstanding between the faculty and the student body."

DAVID WOODRUFF: "The principal aim of the student body should be joint co-operation of teachers and students. If we want ECJC to be a leader among Mis- sissppi junior colleges, we must seek to make this aim a realiza¬ tion instead of a dream."

The three suggestions quoted a- bove constitute a good illustration of how the thinking of individual students, when publicly express¬ ed, may lead to intelligent ac¬ tion. What could be more likely to produce better co-operation among students and teachers and between those groups than the organization of a student council? The question of student govern¬ ment has arisen time and again. Very few of the students who are attending E.C.J.C. have been in a school where there is a stu¬ dent council. If student govern¬ ment were put into effect at E.G.

O.<J., there would have to be dis¬ cussions as to the nature of the matters which the council would have under their jurisdiction. One obvious need of a student council at present is for the purpose of securing student co-operation on improvement and care of campus facilities.

ELDON DAVIS: "The boys' old dormitory is badly in need of a lobby. The boys who live there do not have access to a comfortable lobby and a place where they can get together would be appreciated by them."

In regard to this particular im¬ provement, which everyone agrees is definitely a pressing need, again the question of finance is a hand¬ icap. It must be taken into 'con¬ sideration also that at the pres¬ ent time it is impossible to get the kind and quality of furniture that would be suitable for this dormitory. Further discussion should take into consideration that the students should hold themselves responsible for taking care of the furniture in the lobby which is placed at their disposal.

DR. TODD: I am in favor of a recreational center. We have dis¬ cussed it among some of the fac¬ ulty members and some students for several semesters. I would lifce for students to think about this problem, talk to other students come and discuss the problem with me, and we may be able to work something out. Our great handicap has been lack of money and the ability to get materials.

For a growing institution we have many great needs. We need badly an apartment dormitory, a new heating plant, a music build¬ ing, a lighted football field and permanent bleachers. We are making progress toward the lat¬ ter. We have asked the State Building Commission for $215,000 for building purposes.

Finally, intelligent discussion and planning by all of us, stu-

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In the last publication infor¬ mation was given about some of the servicemen on the campus of E.C.J.C. Below is given various facts of interest about some of the other ex-service men whom we are glad to have on our cam¬ pus:

FRANKLIN C. ROBINSON—5 years, Infantry. Panama Canal, San Francisco, Hawaiian Islands, Australia, New Guinea, Philip- pnes.

REGGIE THAMES—33 months, Air Corps. 22 months England, France, Germany.

There are other veterans on the campus about whom information will be given in a later issue.

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Sophomores Present Continned trra Page 1

couraglng the romance of Ruth and Carl. "Joe Pendleton" and "Hepsey" mixed love and come¬ dy in a manner rery entertaining to the audience.

The cast included: Miss Mary Ainslie—Mary Parks Jane Hathaway—Dixie Briggs Ruth Thome—Sue Bennett Bemice Carlton — Tommy J. Hateher Dr. Patterson—Carl Williams Carl Winfield—Eugene Coghlan Hepsey—Joe Cooper Joe Pendleton—Don Graham James Bell—Melton McMullan

After the play the cast and the stage attendants presonted to Mrs. Newsome a beautiful sterling sil¬ ver pin as an expression of their appreciation of her efforts in di¬ recting the production. ECJC

E.C.J.C. Freshman Continued from Page 1

reached Chicago at 9:00 o'clock a. m. and were registered at Stevens Hotel. Approximately 1100 delegates were present, among which were eighteen from China, seven from Venezula, one from Coasta Rica, one from Puerto Rico and a large delegation from Canada.

The delegates were given their meals by various business firms in Chicago, which also furnished excellent entertainment and Sou¬ venirs for every one present.

On December 5th the delegates were given an informal dance in the Arrago Ballroom, which turn¬ ed out to be "wonderful" from all reports.

National 4-H Club Congress adjourned Thursday after lunch¬ eon. After checking out of the Stevens Hotel, the Mississippi del¬ egation boarded the Illinois Cen¬ tral Train and started back for Dixie Land. -^-ECJC

Dear Santa: It seems that I've had a tough

time this past year. I've tried so hard to succeed, but its all been in vain. I'm only asking for one thing A smart, intelligent looking English class.

Miss Harris.

Juniors and Seniors CmtinoMl from Page 1

Buyer of Leases and Royalties. Will buy production in any field in Mississippi.

MACK WILKERSON Box 282 Forest, Miss.

Office Phone, 3162

Mary Prances Shockley; Bsst Boy Athlete—'Max H«mn(gton; Most Versatile Girl—Lavern Penning¬ ton; Most Versatile Boy—R. J. Smith; Most Charming Girl— Carolyn Perry; Most Polite Boy— Raymond Golden; Friendliest Girl —Pranees Addy; Friendliest Boy —John Blount; Most Dignified Senior—Euna Mae Parks; Jolliest Junior—-Jesse Huey; Wittiest Girl —Betty McCraney; Wittiest Boy —Isaac Valentine; Campus Fav¬ orites—Girls: Mary Helen Valen¬ tine, Evelyn Rowzee, Dorothy Buntyn; Campus Favorites—Boys Malcolm Jones, William Capps, Billy Jack Thames. ECJC

Mr. Coghlan To Leave Decatur

Mr. Eugene Coghlan,. a former student of E.C.J.C., who is now teachin gin Decatur High School, plans to resign his position at Christmas and go to the Univer¬ sity of Tennessee to take up the study of dentistry.

Mr. Coghlan has been a favor¬ ite on the campus, and the stu¬ dent body hates very much to see him go.

Mr. Coghlan states that he has enjoyed his teaching career and his association with the teachers and the student body. He regrets very much to leave but is anxious to get started back to school.

The student body wishes Mr. Coghlan the very best of luck. ECJC

Eight Sophomores to Continued from Page 1

Watch and Girl's Vesper. Betty Jo is also reporter for Girls' ves¬ per. As yet her plans for the fu¬ ture are uncertain, but she is considering secretarial work of some nature.

Mary Parks, who also comes from Conehatta, is a widely- known leader in the student body. She is president of "Y" Council, Chorister for Y.M. and Y.W.C.A., girls' vesper and Noonday Pray¬ er Service. She also belong to B.S.U., Morning Watch and Glee Club. Mary plans to leave E.C.J.C. and go to John Gaston Memorial Hospital, Memphis, Tenn., where she plans to pursue her education in the nursing field.

Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson, at¬ tractive and well-known for her friendliness, comes to E.C.J.C. from Lake. Mary Elizabeth is a member of the Glee Club, F. T.A., Girls' Vesper and The Tom-Tom's advertising staff. She states that she wishes to go into buiness for herself, but gave no preference as to the nature of the business.

Katherine Kemp, the girl with that charming personality, comes

to B.C.J.C. from Meridian. She is an active member of the F.T.A. and Home Economics Club. Upon being; asked about her future plans, Katherine replied that she had made no plans regarding the future. friendly manner and wit, comes to

Dixie Briggs. noted for her E.C.J.C. from Scooba. She is a member of Wesley Foundation, and "Y" Council here on the campus and holds the distinguish¬ ed office of Secretary for Metho¬ dist Student Movement in Mis¬ sissippi. After her graduation here in January, she is going on to Millsaps and Scarrett, where she will pursue her chosen vocation,

Religious Education. The faculty members and sta-

dent body bake this method of ex¬ tending congratulations and best wishes to those who will soon t»e departing from this campua.

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Girl Reserve Directoi Mid Term Graduates E.C.J.C. Basketball Visits Local Campus Miss Margaret Smith Confers

With Girl Reserve Officers And Sponsors

Miss Margaret Smith, program director of Mississippi District Y. W. C. A., visited the campus recently in the interest of Girl Reservev work. Miss Smith while here held conferences with The Reserve Cabinet on Monday, Jan¬ uary 7, after which she met with the Y. W. C. A. unit, the group of local women who all are spon¬ sors of the Girl Reserve Group, at the home of Mrs. Bertha Calhoun.

The purpose of Miss Smith's conference was to promote coop¬ eration between the girls and wo¬ men. Many valuable suggestions were made by Miss Smith during the course of the conference. The director's visit was an inspiration to the Girl Reserves and their leaders and did much to encour¬ age the splendid work being done by the Girl Reserve organization on the local campus.

Who's Who Among Veterans at E.C.J.C.

The new semester of school at E.C.J.C. opened January 14th with a large number of new students on the campus. Most of these new students are veterans who have received their discharges and are

Tendered Reception In Todd Home

Dr. and Mrs. L. O. Todd hon¬ ored the sophomores who finish¬ ed at the end of the first semester with a reception in their lovely home on the school campus, Fri¬ day night, January 11.

The receiving line was compos¬ ed of Mr. J. W. Banks, i/Li: and Mrs. W. W. Newsome, Dr. and Mrs. L. O. Todd, Congressman Arthur Winstead, and the follow¬ ing honorees, Misses Dixie Briggs, Sue Bennett, Kathryn Kemp, Doris Pearson, Joe Cooper, Annie Lee Gordon, and Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson.

The guests were ushered into the dining room, where they were served refreshments by Mrs. Ja¬ nie Sullivan and Mrs. J. L. Jack¬ son, assisted by Marlene Smith, j Joyce Jensen and Louise Russell, j

During the hour Iline Ritchie! rendered a number of musical se- I lections. '

ElCJ.C. Starts 2nd Semester With [ncreased Enrollment Thirty-Five Veterans Among New

Students Enrolled

The second semester at East Central Junior College has started off enthusiastically with a mater¬ ial increase in enrollment. Up to date forty-three new students

continuing their education. To have registered for the new term better acquaint you with these and more are being expected. Of veterans some information in re gard to their military service is given below: LEWIS BAILEY

2 years, 9 months, 7 days; In¬ fantry, 19 months England, Wales, France, Belgium, Germany, Czach- oslovdkia. CHARLES N. CANNON

1 year, 10 days; U. S. N., Euro¬ pean-African Theater. In the in¬ vasion of Southern France. JOHNNY C. FREEMAN

4 years, 9 months, 19 days; Army, 13 months European Thea¬ ter; Quote, "I left E.C.J.C. on No¬ vember 25, 1940 as a member of the Mississippi National Guard ■unit here under command of Cap¬ tain William P. Wilson. I'm glad to be back." REX GORDON

31 months; Air Corps; 17 months; Saipan. ALTON HARRIS

Army; 25 months, France, Ger¬ many, 79th Division. DAVID HOPKINS

29 months, U. S. N. HERMAN L. JOHNSON

Marine Corps; 21 months, Paci¬ fic; 4th Marine division. Fought on Marshall Islands, Ciapan, Tea- nian, Iwo Jima. THOMAS M. MAZING©

3 years, 19 months; Army Air Force; Texas. HUG HMcCRANEY

Army Air Force; 38 montSis, 8th Air Force; European Theater. DALE REYNOLDS

19 months, South Pacific. JOHNNY ROBERTS

Infantry; 5 months European Theater; 63rd Division. L. V. STRICKLAND

U. S. N. R. 26 months aboard U. S. S. Salt Lake City. JAMES R. THOMAS

4 years aboard U. S. S. Califor¬ nia. At Pearl Harbor Dec. 7, 1941.

E.C J.C. welcomes each of these new students. Other names and information will be given in the next issue of the "Tom-Tom."

E.C.J.C. Basketball Schedule for 1946

Jauary 25, Raymond January 26, Raymond February 8, Goodman February 9, Wesson

the forty-three new students who have already registered, thirty- seven are boys, and of these thirty five are returned veterans. Ac¬ cording to the list in the general office, the names of the new stu¬ dents are as follows:

Lewis Bailey, William D. Bailey, Bfily Blount, Samuel B. Brad¬ ford, William D. Callahan, Char¬ les W. Cannon, Charles Carlfiton, David H. Chisholm, Lavele Cul¬ pepper, Delia M. Easom, Rex Gor¬ don, L. O. Hale, Joe Hardwick, Alton C. Harris, Emma Hope Haw¬ thorne, David B. Hopkins, B. P. Jackson, Jr., Herman L. Johnson;

Bob G. Jwdon, James C. Mc- Cann, Mary Smith Oliver, Buford Wallace Posey, Sim. 'F. Redd, Jr., Willis D Reynolds, Calvin Rob¬ erts, Jr., Johny B. Roberts:, H. O. Sheaer, Jessie Sims, Tressie Sims, Nolan F. Skinner, Br^ce Sloan;

Daphne Snellgrove, Prentice Stuart, L. V- Strickland, James G. Stunwinder, Charles Swan, James R. Thomas, Carl M. Underwood, Oscar G. Wilkerson, James C. Williamson, Elmo M. Wmstead, Orrin A. Wright.

International Relations Club Begins New Semester Ambitiously The International Relations club

is enthusiastically tmgining its new semester's work with some new officers and a Wiole set of new plana

The recently elected presidtnt, Melton MtMullaB resigned and the place was filled by Lorraine Jackson, who vacated thfi offite of reporter to accept the presi¬ dency. Ruth Henry was elected reporter. The other officers are: Clayton Young, Vice-President and Chairman of the program committee; Bobbie Gillis, secre¬ tary, and Thedra Luke, treasurer.

The principal plan for the new semester is the organization of an affiliated high school club. The committee is composed of Clayton Young, Chairman, Lynn Phillips, Lorraine Jaclqson, Molly Wade and Bobbie Gillis. These mem¬ bers met with the Junior and Sen¬ ior High school History classes Tuesday and discussed the work

Teams Entering A Winning Season

The basketball results so far have been really good. Our boys have played seven scheduled games and have lost but one of them. And our girls have won four out of seven which keeps them well over the fifty percent mark. The results thus far read as follows:

GIRLS Decatur 29—Clark 26 Decatur 32—Scooba 35 Decatur 32 Moorhead 25 Decatur 14—Ellisville 32 Decatur 43—Clark 27 Decatur 49—Moorhead 35 Decatur 42—Moorhead 47

BOYS Decatur 31—Clark 13 Decatur 46—Scooba 22 Decatur 39—Moorhead 26 Decatur 31—Ellisville 53 Decatur 46—Clark 28 Decatur 39 Moorhead 26 Decatur 37—Moorhead 24

' As you can see from the scores iand the competition, we've had a I pretty fair season, but our teams ' are just now beginning to hit i their stride. Our boys team has jbeen considerably reinforced by the large number of new students

i who reported for practice. The girls team is just now beginning to play polished basketball with a lot of teamwork.

Our teams have a tough sche¬ dule this year, but with a lot of practice, we ought to win both the boy's and girl's championships in the tournament.

Glee Club To Present Program in Phila.

The Glee Club plans to present a program at the Philadelphia High school on February 1. The program will be presented as a "trip around the world." Begin¬ ning in the western part of the United States, the boys will sing "Home on the Range," followed by "The Missouri Waltz" render¬ ed by the entire group. The next number will be "Ole Man River," from the production Showboat.

Then they will go to Europe and stop in Scotland while they will sing "Danny Boy" and "Loch Lomand." From there they will go to England and sing "Blue Birds Over The White Cliffs of Dover." They will then travel to Russia while Lyndel Swift plays "Dark Eyes" and on to Hawaii while Ma¬ rian Graham and Lyndel Swfit play "Under an Hawaiian Moon."

February 22, Ellisville Girls' games start at 7:00 p. m. of i. R. C. clubs, the Carnegie En-

Boys' games start at 6:00 p. m. I Continued on Page 2

E.C.J.C. Students Attend National ML E. Conference

Bobbie Gillis and Katherine Reeves were among the 1400 stu¬ dents and 200 adults who parti¬ cipated in the Third National Methodist Students Conference held in Urbana, Illinois, Decem¬ ber 28, 1945, fhiough January 1, 1946.

The conference opened 'with an address given by Bishop Uromby Oxam, who introduced the theme Chrisitanity Meeting the Crisis of Our Age." A second address was given Sunday morning Dr. Albert E. Day, director of the New Life Movement in the Methodist Church. His theme was "Christ

i Is Not Simply An Idea, He Is An ! Experience:" On Sunday evening iDr. T. Z. Koo inspired the dele- I gates with an account of his ex- j perience in China during the war, .declaring that "The Christian JFaith" is adequate for the crisis. {Monday morning there was a town j'jfcrall forum in which "The Church. ! as An Instrument of Faith In the Crisis," was discussed.

On Monday evening there was -& roll call of nations in -which representatives from 14 countries came dressed in their native cos¬ tumes. Reports from four major groups were given centering a- rotmd "The Church In One World In Action." This was followed by a midnight communion service.

The conference reached its spir¬ itual climax Tuesday morning when Dr. W. A. Smart of Amory Univereity answered for each dele¬ gate the question, "What Shall I Do With Jesus."

There were several musical high¬ lights of the meeting. On Satur¬ day night Roland Hays, tenor, gave a concert. As his special mes¬ sage to the conference be render¬ ed "As One People" and by re¬ quest "Were You There?" On Monday evening the nineteen year old concert artist, Richard Ellas- ser, gave an organ recital. The conference choir lead in group singing under the direction of Russell Ames Cook.

The afternoon hours were fill¬ ed with extra-curricular activities,

Thirty-Five E.C. J.C. Students Win Scholastic Honors

The following were honor stu¬ dents at East Central Junior Col¬ lege during the first semester of the 1945-46 session. Those stu-

i dents who averaged "B-" made honor roll; those who averaged "B' made honorable mention.

Sophomores: Sue Bennett, of Louisville; Nonie Pearl Coward, Ludlow; Katherine Cox, Philadel¬ phia; Grace Green, Walnut Grove; Thelma Goodin, Gholson; Nell Herd, Union; Lorraine Jack¬ son, Decatur; Jean Johnson, New¬ ton; Mary R. Kemp, Louisville; Elaine Long, Morton; Mildred Lo¬ vorn, Louisville; Melton McMul¬ len, Decatur; Myrtice McMullen, Decatur; Gaynell Majurle, Deca¬ tur; Ruth Mason, Decatur; Mary Parks, Conehatta.; Fred Tolbert, Louisville; Sarah Webb, Noxapa¬ ter.

Freshmen: Brucb. Bailey, Deca- ter; Joyce Billings, Jackson; Iris Clark, Noxapater; Bobbie Gillis, Philadelphia; Clarice Graham, De¬ catur; Lillian Hardy, Union; Betty Lynn Johnson, Walnut Grove; Juanita Lay, Lena; Noami Mc¬ Craw, Harperville.

High School Seniors: June Hol¬ lingsworth, Decatur; Edwin Mil¬ ler, Decatur; Walter Williams, De¬ catur.

High School Juniors: Norma Lee Brand, Decatur; Dorothy Buntyn, Decatur; Corky Capps, Jackson; Marian Graham, Deca¬ tur; Mary Sula Wansley, Decatur.

workshop, creative interest groups and recreation. An unusual fea¬ ture was the International Tea given in the Wesley Foundation building, with programs given by delegates from a particular mis¬ sion field.

ti.C.J.C. President Traveis Extensively In Interest of College Dr. Todd Goes To Chicago To

Attend American Junior College Association On the 18th and 19th of Janu¬

ary, Dr. L. O. Todd, President ol E.C.J.C, attended the Americali Junior College Association. This meeting was held in Chicago at the Edge water Beach Hotel, one of the largest hotels in America.

At the meeting of the leaders of the American Junior College, va¬ rious problems confronting the Junior Colleges were discussed. These problems concerned the greatly increased enrollment of the schools of the nation and the part which the Junior College has to play in meeting the demands of the students by expanding the courses which the schools offer.

During the past few weeks, Dr. Todd has visited New Orleans, Jackson, and Atlanta, trying to find a solution to the serious problem of adequate housing facil¬ ities to meet the demand of the increased enrollment. On Janu¬ ary 17, five pre-fabricated build¬ ings, each of which can be made into sixteen to thirty-two apart¬ ments or fifty rooms accommo¬ dating two students, were assign¬ ed to East Central Junior College.

These buildings were given to the college mainly for the purpose of housing veterans. Dr. Todd stated that the Legislature and Governor promised to appropriate funds to make the buildings into apartments, but it will be several weeks before these buildings can be erected.

State College President Visits Campus

Plans are being made for co¬ ordinating the curricula of E. C. J. C. and Mississippi State Col¬ lege. President Rred F. Mitchell of State College, visited our cam¬ pus last week and discussed plans by which students from E. C. J. C. could transfer to State without a loss of credits. Students in the past have had very little diffi¬ culty when they transferred. Dr. Mitchell would like to eliminate all difficulty.

"Y" ORGANIZATIONS ELECT The two organizations mainly

responsible for directing religious work on the campus recently e- lected officers for 2nd semester.

The "Y" council, composed of representatives from all religious organizations of the campus, elect¬ ed the following: Pres., Bobbie Gillis; vice-pres., Grace Green; sec, Mary Ruby Kemp. The Y. M. and Y.W.C.A. elected the follow¬ ing: Pres., Clayton Young; see,, Mareline Smith; Chorister, Edris Gunn.

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-STAFF-

_Betty Lynn Johnson Bobbie Gillis Paul Perry __Doris Poole .Tom Chisolm __Marcella Webb

. Kitty Moreland

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Delores Ball. SOCIAL EDITOR Myrtice McMullen SPORTS EDITOR Joe Bennett CARTOONISTS Jerry Reedy

Ri,. ...xii'jturi—Gay Williams, Bernard Stamper, Tommy Jean Hatcher, Marian Graham, iNaoini McCl-aw, Betty McCraney.

interested in current international problems, come to International Relations Club and give your bit to the discussions and debates. If you like to act, join the Dramatics Club. If teaching is your ambi¬ tion, you could belong to no better organization than the "Future Teachers of America."

We feel that you will find your place in our re¬ ligious organizations—Y. M. and Y. W. C. A., Noon¬ day Prayer Service and Morning Watch. We also invite you into the fellowship of the churches here in Decatur. If you are a Methodist or Baptist, your church is represented here; if you belong to anoth¬ er denomination, you will be welcomed by either church. We invite you especially to the Youth Organizations, Wesley Foundations, B. S. U., Youth Fellowship and B. T. U.

Again we say Welcome! Not in a stiff formal way, but with a desire to know you better. By studying, working and playing together, we shall contribute to the happiness of each other and to our greater purpose" Of making E. C. J. C. big¬ ger and better."

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WELCOME! To our new students we say welcome. We all do

not know each other yet, but it is good to hear your friendly "hello" on the campus. We are glad that you have come to make our school your school, too. Of course, you may be very busy at first with Freshman English, World History, and all the other courses you are taking, but this essen¬ tial business of meeting classes does not contitute all your school life.

We invite you to enter into all our extra-curri¬ cular activities. Join the clubs that suit your in¬ terest. If you sing, you may give a new spirit as well as a new voice to the Glee Club. If you are

A LITTLE COOPERATION, PLEASE! Do you like to play checkers? The basement floor

is laid off in beautiful blue-gray and red squares which add much beauty and color to the adminis¬ tration building.

The walls of the building also are more pleasing to the sight because of a strip of blue-grap paint that has been applied to the lower section to blend with the cream at the top.

The students of a school can be judged by the appearance of the property, so let's not be guilty of standing with one foot propped against the wall, thus branding it. I'll admit that it might look rath¬ er nice if we could all leave dainty little footprints on them, but since we leave such boxcar prints, let's just not leave any footprints at all on the walls. How about that?

LISTEN BOYS!! Do you know what is going to happen in Febru¬

ary? We are going to have a formal. Do you know what that means? That means dancing. Now, here's the point, fellows: We need to do some brushing up on our dancing before the formal. Miss Short is offering to direct social dancing the third and fifth periods each Tuesday and Thursday, so let's take her up on that and come on out boys; we'll be glad to have you!

ON THE BOOKS.. Browsing around, one just can

not let the eyes pass over the new books that have recently been added to the library. At least, the book binders did their part by these literary compositions to pre¬ vent such a tragedy. Just to look at the resplendent and enticing bindings is enough to send the senses askew, and give an intoxi¬ cating sensation of being lifted bodily by a magic carpet and transplanted into a chaos of fairy¬ lands that are positively aglow and actually twinkling with cap- tiviating color.

Among the outstanding books, there is "Woodrow Wilson and the Great Betrayal" by Thomas A. Baily. This is the book for those who feel the increasing responsi¬ bility that lies upon their capable shoulders—that responsibility of

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An attention deserving and coccanding novel in this "omi- num-gatherum" of new books is j "The Gauntlet," by one of Missis- j sippi's native sons, James Street. Mr. Street began his nawspaper career in Laurel, Mississippi, at the age of fourteen. At nineteen \ he was a reporter in Hattiesburg, j Mississippi. Like the hero of "The j Gauntlet" he experienced in many fields before he settled in Chica¬ go, where he now writes serious modern fiction. Speaking of fic¬ tion, there is also one of Alice Tisdale Hobart's novels represent¬ ed that is sure soon to have a card full of borrower's names. The readers of "Oil For The Lamps of China" are sure to make a mad rush over the new addition, "The Cup and The Sword." Melba Smith says it's just the book for every mood. Noamic McCraw also backs up the statement.

Samuel Johnson's biography written with a grandeur-simple- ness that belongs only to Joseph Krutch, is to be cherished by bi¬ ography lovers. Ah yes, was it you Ann Shumaker, that said you "just simply loved to read biogra¬ phy?" Well, then ,this is your book—especially rolled off the press for you alone. "Caesar and Christ" by Will Du-

rant really looks challenging. Here is your chance Elizabeth Willis, you are always wondering about things that are above your head. This book will clear your doubts, since it is a complete story of civilization from the very dawn.

If there are any stage struck members of this scholarly organ¬ ization, they are referred to "I Wanted To Be An Actress" by Katherine Cornell. This book, an autobiography, tells the life story of Katherine Cornell, who had will to undergo any number of hardships to become an actress.

i It would also be advisable for any movie fans to take a peek, be¬ cause such theatrical personalities as Norma Shearer, Maxwell An¬ derson, and Marlene Dietrich are

discussed. If you happen not to be stage struck or a movie fan eith¬ er, take a look anyway. All these new books deserve thorough ex¬ amination.

■—Rosalie Burkes.

International Relations Continued from Page I

dowment, the Constitution and Publication.

Other plans are for a Pan-Am¬ erican ball to be given in the early spring and a formal initiation cer¬ emony for new members.

A. Mouse's-Eye View Of Campus Life

"If you revel in stately and dig¬ nified activities, there is quite a treat in store for you. Just trans¬ mute yourself into a little mousie and follow me on an excursion through the girls dormitory. I car¬ ried several friends through yes¬ terday morning; we returned in a slightly dilapidated condition, but all in one piece, nevertheless. It's three A. M.; let's go! Shazam!

"Okay, Mousie, follow me—thru the lobby—upstairs—quietly now, down the hall—shh! What's that? Listen—Oh, never mind that's just Ilene Ritchie, snoring. Now I can understand why Allene Mar¬ tin sleeps until second period ev¬ ery day.

"Let's proceed with our jour¬

ney—well, look who's up—B. ,> Lynn Johnson—Why, she's tak¬ ing her bobby-pins out—Oh, I see, that's to keep it from being so kinky. They say she gets up at 4 o'clock every morning and takes those pins out—Humph! It's not worth it!

"Come along, mousie, let's go down this hall—eek! I knew it! That's Truesdale up at five, as usual! Truesdale, why can't you take your exercise before you go to bed?"

Ten minutes later: "Ho Hum— Fellows, I'm sleepy, let's nestle down in a corner until something comes up—Ho—Hum—ZZZZ.

From down the hall with in¬ creasing volume : "Morning Watch!" Knock—Knock. "Morn¬ ing Watch!" Knock—Knock.

"Huh? What's that, Oh, Dad- drat-it. I forgot, today's Tues¬ day!"

"Good Heavens!" "Is that a cy¬ clone outside? Or a fire?" "It's just the milk boys." "Why can't you stop that! My nerves are a- pitter already. Let's get out of here. We'll go on over to the boys dormitory where it's quiet and peaceful."

From down the hall: Clomp- clomp, pitter-patter, clomp-clomp.

'Ye Gads!" Why didn't some¬ one tell me that Puddin Jones and Carl Underwoods walked the floor all night."

"Sh! Listen! Who's that talk¬ ing?—"so you see, fellows, girls will pretend they dislike you when really, they are just mad about you. So take my advice and—" Oh, that's just William Ryles with some more of his philosophy of life."

"Let's go down this hall. Well, for the love-a-Mike — Willie's painted his room GREEN!"

From Heaven - Knows - where: Cock-a-doodle-do, cock-a-doodle- do—

"Those Infernal roosters! Mr. James, why don't you eat them?"

"Oops, here comes Hodge-Podge, let's get out of here and back to civilization!"

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CHAFF FROM SOCIAL COLUMN

Simultaneous groans from June Hollingsworth, Dolan Coghlan, Mary Helen Valentine, Mary Fran¬ ces Shockley, Isacic Valentine: "Aw, shucks, the sun's shining; now we'll have to go back to school!" You see, the roads have been bad, and their bus hasn't been coming.

Sunnie Massey hasn't been to school for three days; somebody said she ate too much ice cream.

Oh, so you want to know why •we had Nell Pearson tied the first of the week? Her dream-man, a six-foot Marine from Texas, ma¬ terialized.

Sarah Joy Smith went to the ball game the other night, but I wonder why? She couldn't tell us afterwards who played, the scores, or how the game went. Oh, I see, 'the "Pick-up."

Bob Gaines was seen up at two o'clock Monday morning. Were you waiting for the sun to rise, Bob? Who saw him? Were they waiting for the sun to rise, too?

I RESOLVE ... Mildred Lovern resolves to quit

flirting with Aubrey Adams and to be true to Jim D.

Katherine Cox hereby promises to flirt with all the new men who will flirt with her.

Ruth Crane resolves to be true to James—but, Kids, which James.

Ray McGee resolves to please Miss Harris by having his Eng¬ lish (Freshman) up on time.

Junior Redd resolves to out sing "The Voice" in Glee Club.

Mary Ruby Kemp is laying her text books aside and spending more time dating.

The "FBI" promises to report more cases more promptly to headquarters.

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Janie resolves never to speak to Blackie again.

Mr. Cross has promised to quit smoking his pipe in the classroom since the new "regulation" has been made.

Red Boler promised his lover, Charlene Gay, to use Black and White Ointment for his freckles.

Laverne Gibbs faithfully prom¬ ises to give Mrs. Madden her di¬ vided attention.

Dale Reynolds resolves to leave all E. C. J. C. "Dames" alone and go back to his old flame, Bobbie Kennedy.

Tootsie Nelson hereby resolves to stick to that man, now that she has him.

Miss Clements resolves to quit running Katherine Cox back in¬ to her room and let her bear the consequences, which are very rig¬ id.

Rebecca Taylor, Rebecca Lof¬ ton and Eloise Rea resolve to keep their room nice and orderly.

Dolan Coghlan says that he will stay in the library and study as long as Thedra Luke will stay out and keep her big mouth shut.

Ellen Blackwell says she will never date that Fred Blocker a- gain, now that she has a beauti¬ ful diamond from another man.

Max Herrington promised Mar¬ garet Shannon that he would help her work problems in Chemistry now that Annie Lee Gordon has left.

Wilma Ruth Gordon says she will never participate in another one of Mr. Paskin's panel discus¬ sions since James Blackburn has withdrawn from school and is in her class no more.

Lorene Wood promises to quit sleeping all day on Sunday.

Janice Hunt faithfully resolves to study Chemistry each night, in¬ stead of memorizing for a week just before exams.

Frances Hammond says that she will never carry that Willie Cha¬ son home with her again. He just sleeps all the time he is there.

Doris Poole promises to quit hiding in the closet when Miss Clements finds her out of her room.

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Campus Chatter... Well, now that examinations

are over and everyone's mind is free until final examinations, there has been quite a bit going on about the campus. It seems that most of the students are get¬ ting an education one way or the other—whether it be books or campusology is quite another thing.

There was a bit of discontent in the dormitory the morning af¬ ter the B. S. U. party. Although there was no open hostilities, there were groans of amazement for it was found that Rex Gor¬ don, one of the new boys on the campus, had walked back to the dormitory with Ileene the night before.

From this same party, Bettye Idom was escorted by Carl. Smiles can be bewitching things, Nelda. You should get around better.

Doris Jones, it seems, is quite busy these days—but not too busy to see the smiles of Johnnie Rob¬ erts evidently.

It is said that only orange drinks and cookies were served at this B- S. U. party, but if so, what made Ivan Hand walk with Doris Poole? It seems also that L. H. did not walk back alone as he should do when Bessie doesn't go.

We had an old student, Davis Garner, on the campus a few days ago. He might have just come back to visit the school, but he asked to see Tommie Jean first.

We were awakened one morn¬ ing by a drip, drip, drip which sounded like a leak in a dam in Holland. When this was investi¬ gated, it was found to be only Imogene's 'Stinkey) reaction to the news that Blocker was leaving.

It seems also that oyster sup¬ pers are being given around here. If you want further information about a particular one, it would be a good idea to see Elizabeth Willis, Doris Jones and Hugene Rivers.

That it is never too late to learn is being proved again by Thelma Goodin who we thought was fa¬ tally in love with her soldier. She is not too much so to be con¬ scious of Raymond's smiles—and sometimes to return them.

There was a Lieutenant on the j campus lately, but he did not look j at the campus half as much as jhe did at Elizabeth Willis. He must have known her before.

We are all wondering why Mel¬ ba Smith drops her eyes and blushes when Carl Underwood come§ around.

Joyce Jensen may have been quiet for the last few days but that makes her none the less ac¬ tive. She has made a Herculean achievement—she has a date with Junior Redd one night befoi'e long.

There is a question in the dor¬ mitory as to why Georgia Nell Sims is so interested in Montrose. The answer might be found in the return of the Navy, or at least one member of the Navy.

Puddin asked the question a short time ago as to how to go about making love to six girls at once and make them all believe him. We think you are doing all right Puddin; you don't seem to need any help.

Combining business and pleas¬ ure, Blocker, Imogene (Stinkey), Naomi, and Clayton have been traveling around hunting ads for the paper. We are wondering why they were so interested since Imo¬ gene and Blocker are not even on

uie 6ia.iL and if tnay honestly thought they would get ads for the paper at the teacher's home.

Francis Hammond has moved downstairs. She did not dislike the top floor or her roommates, she just wanted to be nearer the front door when she was called.

Bettye Lynn suddenly took off home last week end and she came back with stars in her eyes. Her part of the Navy is home.

We are wondering why Hugh Chisom hangs around the book store so much. He has already bought his books. Could it be that he is flirting with Mrs. Hullivan —well, hardly—but Mrs. Sullivan has a helper you know.

When Laverne Gibbs began to dance up and down the other

iah call an ambulance. It turned out to be nothing more serious than the return of a certain soldier.

WESLEY FOUNDATION LOOKING AHEAD

Where does everyone go to find fun and entertainment? Why to Wesley Foundation, of course, which meets in Mrs. Newsome's home every Thursday night.

On the weekend of February 8, representatives of Wesley Found¬ ation are to attend the Methodist Student Council at M.S.C.W. Those chosen to represent the Decatur group are Kitty More- land, Marlene Smith and Aline Martin.

Next Thursday night the Youth Fellowship and Wesley Founda¬ tion are sponsoring a party at the Methodist church. Be there early and you will have a night "chugged" with fun.

With the school's enrollment at a steady increase, the Wesley Foundation is looking forward to a bigger and better organization than it has known since the out¬ break of the war in 1941.

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SPORTSVIEWS . .. Social Highlights . . .

Said one broom to the other, "Couldn't we have a little whisk broom?" And blushing, the other footba11 teaia-

replied, "Why we haven't even swept together!"

By JOE BENNETT This item was meant for the

last edition, but didn't get in. Since I think its mighty impor¬ tant and not many people know about it, here it is.

Max Herrington and "Puddin" Jones made honorable mention for the all-State Junior College

VALENTINE'S DAY Feb. 14th, when a young man

says, "I Love You" to the girl who is nearest and dearest to his heart! We think the tradition¬ al "sweets to the sweet" still the sweetest way to express this age- old sentiment, and HAYS has an¬ ticipated your desire with a gor¬ geous array of heart-shaped box¬ es in bon bons and chocolates to delight the sweetest girl in the world. Mail orders given prompt attention.

Clayton Young: "Why don't you ever take your girl to the movies

any more, John?"

John Allen Henley: "Well, one night it rained and we stayed home."

SHOP AT THE FRIENDLY STORE!

In these times of strenuous ac¬ tivities, it's always refreshing to meet pleasant faces and a cheery smile when you enter a store. When next in Philadelphia, we would like to have you visit us at HAYS. Everyone who works here knows the value of a smile and a pleasant "Thank You."

A missionary society lady ap¬ proached Sleets Pennington and said, "We're having a raffle for a young widow. Will you buy a ticket?"

"Nope," said Sleets . . . "My wife wouldn't let me keep her if I won!"

TIME WILL TELL . . . clearly and conclusively that

you chose wisely when you came to HAYS for that all important Diamond and Wedding Ring. Here at HAYS and nowhere else in Philadelphia, you'll find the fa¬ mous names in diamonds—"Keep¬ sake," registered and guaranteed

your assurance of the best possible value for your money. $50 to $600, inc. tax.

Willie Chason: "What would you do if I kissed you?"

Frances: "I'd call my brother." Willie: "How old is he?" Frances: "Two years old."

AT FIRST HINT OF A SHOWER . . . ... the ladies thoughts natu¬

rally turn to HAYs ... for Hays is headquarters for fine gifts, Bri¬ dal showers bring forth displays of gleaming Fostoris and Tiffin Crystal and Fiesta Ware, Rose- ville Pottery, and miscellaneous gifts for the home that will fill the heart of any bride! We are proud of the confidence placed in our gift department by two gen¬ erations of discriminating shop¬ pers . . . and will make every ef¬ fort to continue to merit this con¬ fidence. Wartime shortages have decreased the QUANTITY of fine merchandise available .... but you'll find no let-down of QUAL¬ ITY at HAYS.

"Lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine." So she taught school for years and years and years.

Max really made first string all- State, but he was disqualified when it was discovered that he didn't play the entire season. He is 200 pounds of triple-threat tail¬ back who can crash a line with the force and speed of an express train, punt sixty yards, or rifle a pass with deadly accuracy. These have been mighty strong statements, but to put it briefly, he was the best all-round back in the junior college league this year and ought to perform gridiron wonders for the school he plays for next year.

I'm not going to try to describe the merits of our 190-pound tackle Puddin' Jones, but I'm going to quote somebody who really knows. This man was Culpepper of Good¬ man, who made first string all- State tackle and who played op¬ posite Puc^iin1' fall diVring the Goodman game. He told Puddin' this the morning after the game.

Quote: 'Puddin', you're the best man I've run up against this year, and since this is our last game of the season I've played against them all. I haven't found a line¬ man that could beat you on eith¬ er offense or defense."

Is the football team going to get sweaters, letters, or neither?

Melton McMullan said some¬ thing to me about organizing a baseball team. If you are inter¬ ested, see him.

Charles Cannon MUST have been confused when he made that goal for Moorhead last week. The trouble was that IT COUNTED.

CAMPUS COUNSEL Say, Illene, why don't you tell

"Red" Freeman all of those nice things about him; why, he might be tempted to listen to you.

Someone must be interested in Herman Johnson for the very first day you sang "Happy Birth¬ day' 'to him. Why don't you come out in the open where he will know who you are?

Hugene, why don't you rob the cradle? Oscar Moore couldn't be more than twelve years of age.

James Van Hooser is always here on Monday night. Reckon "Kitty" could tell us why he likes the shows in Decatur better than the ones in Philly.

Laverne, if you would stop talk¬ ing about E. J. you might be able to catch you a man here on the campus.

Rae McGee and Catherine Cox have been trying to get one of the new trailers.

Willie, if you don't mind, Fran¬ ces will be getting her a new "friend boy," for she has been seen talking to several of the new students.

Boys, do you have your eyes shut? Then you had better work fast. Daphne Snellgrove is new on the campus, but she had a date on her second day here. Don't let the outsiders take over.

So long until next time, but, boys, if you want to stay right, get out and circulate among the girls!

FANCHER'S

GROCERY

Compliments

DECATUR, MISS.

Beatrice Harris, high school student, has purchased the Ree¬ ves Beauty Shoppe in Decatur.

Lieut. Jimmie Bailey, former E. C. J. C. student, was a visitor on the campus Monday, January 14.

Malcolm Jones was a dinner guest in the home of Lottie Frank McElhenny on Christmas Day.

Fred Ray Blocker has quite suddenly dropped out of school. His friends on the campus regret his decision to discontinue his school work.

Ulna Dean Wilson's brother, Denver Wilson, a former student at E.C.J.C. was visiting on the campus last week.

Junior Crawford, Lewis McMul¬ lan, and Melton McMullan visit¬ ed friends in Dixon recently.

June Hollingsworth had as her guest last week-end Miss Betty Jean Tucker from Starkville.

Mac Gallaspy and Eloise Fan- cher were married Sunday after¬ noon at 4 o clock. Both are for¬ mer students at E.C.J.C.

Fall and winter months are a good time for landscape work and for improving the home grounds.

VICTORY THEATRE

Coming Attractions

"Marshall of Lcrado" and "Big Show Off—Jan. 25, 26

"Affairs of Susan" Jan. 28, 29

"Over 21"—Jan. 30, 31 Also Selected Short Subjects

DECATUR, MISS.

CRAWFORDS

5 8 10

Compliments

DECATUR, MISS.

Compliments of

GOLDEN TONE

STUDIO

DECATUR, MISS.

BANKS' CAFE

PLACE WHERE

EVERYYBODY EATS

UNION, MISS.

Compliments DECATUR

BARBER SHOP DECATUR, MISSISSIPPI

BLACKBURN BROS. Hardware & Furniture Co.

Seeds - Feeds - Fertilizers


Compliments of

JIM THOMAS

POSTMASTER

DECATUR, MISS.

MURPHY-

HARBOUR

HAPPY FEEDS

FIELD & GARDEN SEEDS

Fancy & Staple Groceries

PHILADELPHIA, MISS.

Buyer of Leases and Royalties. Will buy production in any field in Mississippi.

MACK WILKERSON Box 282 Forest, Miss.

Office Phone, 3162

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Thames-Milner Tractor Co.

FORD TRACTOR

FERGUSON SYSTEM

SERVICE STATION

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H. O- WEST HARDWARE 8 FURNITURE CO.

Building Material — Paint 8 Varnishes

Electrical Appliances

UNION, MISS.

MEET ME ANYTIME AT THE

REXALL STORE The Place Where Friends Meet

SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR EVERY STUDENT CARA NOME COSMETICS FOR EVERY LADY

ZENITH and PHILCO RADIOS FOR EVERYBODY PHILCO REFRIGERATORS FOR

THOSE WHO NEED THEM

Prescriptions Carefully Compounded

Decatur Drug Store "Ole Skach"

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Documents

number of boys

boys good

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pupils favor conscription

ecjc girl reserves

army world

girls dormitory

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