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University Daily Kansan
Monday, Dec. 17, 1956
This Snappy Group Flies High
You may not have heard of the Arnold Air Society unless you're an Air Force ROTC cadet, but it's a snappy group.
It has 25 to 30 members and Force ROTC department.
The KU group was organized in 1950, and its official title is the Ennis C. Whitehead Squadron of the Arnold Air Society. It was named for Lt. Gen. Ennis C. Whitehead, who was graduated from the University in 1920.
To become a member of the society, the cadet must be a junior or senior in AFROTC, maintain a B average in air science courses, and a 1.3 overall average.
Aim of Society
is sponsored and advised by the Air
The aim of the society is to further the purposes, mission, tradition and concept of the United States Air Force, to promote American citizenship and to create a closer and more efficient relationship among ROTC cadets.
The individual and his motivation towards a more successful and profitable Air Force ROTC career is the all important objective.
The society meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings with speakers from the staff. Forbes Air Force Base and the surrounding area.
The society sponsors Angel Flight, a woman's drill team which performs at campus and ROTC department functions, and even regionally and nationally. It also sponsors Sabre Flight, a group of basic cadets who meet the requirements and are considered members of the
society when they get into the advanced program.
Organized in 1947
The society was organized in 1947 at the University of Cincinnati.
The official name of the national organization is the Arnold Society of Air Cadets, named in honor of the late Gen. H. H. (Hap) Arnold.
On April 6,1948,the society received official recognition from the U.S.Air Force.
The KU chapter is in the sixth area, which includes all chapters of the 10th Air Force The sixth area, with 30 squadrons, is the largest.
The society meets yearly in different areas of the country. Each squadron sends representatives to these meetings to determine the policies of the society for the coming year.
Geology Society Initiates Twelve
Twelve students have been initiated into Sigma Gamma Epsilon honorary geology society.
They are Donald J. Adams, Lyons;
Dwane M. Anderson, Moreland;
Theodore Eckert Jr., Topeca; Lowell D. Janzen, Henderson, Neb.; Merrill A. Jones, Milford; Don E. Miller;
Sedan; James C. Remsberg, Iola;
Miles D. Tade, Anthony, and James A. Wilson, Baldwin. All are seniors.
Gene R. Ball, Hanson; Norman R. Burnett, Lawrence; and Arnold R. Kash, Kendall, juniors.
He Wouldn't Budge
PITTSFIELD Mass - (UP)
A "deer" tied up traffic on a bridge here when it took a firm stand in the middle of the span. Police, called by an excited motorist, crept up on the deer, picked it up and carried it to the station house. It was stuffed.
Kansas covers 82,276 square miles
Official Bulletin
Items for the official Bulletin must be brought to the Public Relations office, 222-A Strong, before 9:30 a.m. on the day of publication. Do not bring Bulletin to a location Kansas. Notices should include name, place, date, and time of function.
Robinson Gymnasium will be closed at 10 o'clock each night.
TODAY
KU-Y Student Religious Council -- Christmas caroling party, 7:30 p.m. Meet in Union Ballroom. Refreshments afterwards.
TUESDAY
Episcopal morning prayer, 6:45 a.m.
Denforth Chapel. Holy Communion, 7
Roger Williams Fellowship caroling party, 7:30 p.m., 1124 Mississippi St.
WEDNESDAY
Episcopal morning prayer, 6:45 a.m.
Danforth Chapel. Holy Communion, 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at the Canterbury House. All are welcome.
Museum of Art record concert, 11 a.m.
Art Museum. Verdi: "Simon
Boccaenegan."
The first mention in history of the employment of lenses as a means of assisting the sight is that of Roger Bacon who lived in the 13th century.
Phi Delta Kappa Initiates Five
Five KU students were initiated into Phi Delta Kappa, national honorary fraternity, at a dinner meeting Thursday night. George Cleland of the state department of public instruction, Topeka, was the featured speaker.
The initiates are Roy Bartel, Lawrence, graduate student; Marvin Carlson, Wichita senior; Ralph E. Chalender, Wellsville, graduate student; Rollie Houchins, Fulton, Mo., graduate student; and Donald Weekley, Hiawatha, graduate student.
The Llano Estacado (staked plains) of eastern New Mexico are so named because, in pioneer days, the men who drove their covered wagons over the region found it so flat they were forced to drive stakes into the ground to mark the trail.
WINTER ISSUE JANUARY 3rd
Five AFROTC cadets have been named 'Cadet of the Month for their respective squadrons for November.
5 Named Cadet Of The Month
Cadet Cmdr. Vernon F. Miller, Lawrence senior, said the designation is based on outstanding drill performance and appearance during the month.
Cadets honored were Joseph S. Done, Pratt sophomore; Richard L. Jobe, Topeka junior; Richard L. Lee, Mission senior; Kenneth D. Morris, Salina sophomore, and Charles D. Roberson, Des Moines, Iowa, sophomore.
University Players To Discuss Play
There will be a meeting of the University Players at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Green Theater to discuss the production of "Pity Poor Pearl," to be presented 8 p.m. February 13, 14, 15 and 16 in Green Theater.
FOR STUDENTS CAR LUBRICATION $1.00
The old-fashioned melodrama is the sixth annual presentation of the organization. All members are requested to attend.
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Parking will be permitted in all zones during Christmas vacation except in the visitors' lot across from the Student Union, H zone, and spaces along Jayhawk Boulevard.
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Parking Restrictions Lifted For Vacation
Joe G. Skillman, chief of the campus police, said the rules will be in force from 8 a.m. Thursday to 8 a.m. Jan. 3. Free parking will be permitted in the Student Union lot on Christmas day.
A centipede does not have a hundred legs. A common house centipede has 15 pains. Garden centipedes have-21 and some other centipedes have anywhere up to nearly 200 legs.
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Custom Jewelry 3.50 - 5.00
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LET US DO YOUR GIFT WRAPPING All purchases before Christmas will be attractively gift wrapped free of charge.
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