Armour Institute of Technology - Cycle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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OF ENGINEERS George T. K or ink Western Society of Engineers Organized—1869 Incorporated—1880 Armour Branch Armour Civil Engineering Society—1906 W.S.E. Charter—1919 Works was the speaker at the next regular meeting of the Society. Mr. Boardman spoke on Welded Steel Tanks,” informing the Society of the increasing im- portance of welding in steel construction work. It was a very interesting matcmatical discourse on the economies effected in stress analysis in this particular field of design through observance of the mathematical properties of certain curvilinear surfaces. Other guest speakers were Mr. T. L. Condron of Condron and Post, Consulting Engineers, who spoke on A Century of Progress in Steel Design”; Mr. Henry Penn relating the Romance of Steel ; Mr. E. T. Blix of the Mississippi Valley Structural Steel Co. who visu- alized, planned, and executed the construction of the unique Skyride at the World’s Fair. Mr. Blix revealed the industrial, cooperative relationship needed to pro- mote such a major project. These talks were presented at meetings held bi- monthly. Effort was made to secure speakers on sub- jects of varied interests, speakers who were capable practicing men in their field. The unusually large at- tendance at the meetings was a most gratifying expres- sion of the appreciation and sincerity of the Society members. W.S.E. Smoker One Hundred Forty-aim

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WESTERN SOCIETY One of the major advantages in attending an institu- tion of repute for the acquisition of a professional edu- cation is to be found in the wealth of opportunities pre- sented for intimate contact with the profession prior to completion of undergraduate study. The Armour Branch of The Western Society of Engineers offers one such opportunity to the student of Civil Engineering. Founded here at the Institute in October, 1919, it has continued in the intervening years to afford the Civil Engineering student with the convenience of fostering direct contact with practicing engineers. This year many interesting and well-known speakers have addressed the organization. Dean Penn was the first speaker of the year. On October 6th, Mr. Penn gave a most interesting discourse on Engineering in the Netherlands.” Dean Penn visit- ed the Netherlands during the Summer of ’33 and had returned from his trip but a short time before his talk. The subject was very well illustrated with innumerable recollections fresh in mind. On October 20th, Mr. G. R. Rush of R. W. Hunt Company spoke on Concrete and Reinforcing Steel,” a most educational talk in that it presented the viewpoint of the manufacturer of construction materials. Mr. W. R. Boardman of the Chicago Bridge and Iron John E. Schreiner John E. Schreiner President George T. Korink Vice President Raymond J. Pflum Secretary Anthony P. Stasiueis T reasurer Frank Koko Student Representative Marcus, Cosine. Korink, Olson, Pflum, Malloy, Shcrmcr. Horfmann, Maurer. Rigoni Gregerson, Trzyna, O. Schmidt, Stocking, Ketlcr, Kuehn, Storey, Streb, Simpson, Meacham Lodeski, Spangler, Quinncll, Machinis, Curran, Prahin, Nuctzel, Lippincott, Pfeilcr, l.acstadius Leonas, Thomsen, Pilip, Bacci, Koko, Castanes, Colburn, Davidson, Flcissncr, Schreiner, E. Smith, Stasiulis Scharringhausen, Kummcl, Grakavac, Bolton, Nelson, Stevens, Wells, Ensz, Callen, Kostenko, West One Hundred Forty-eight

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AMERICAN INSTITUTE During the past college year the Beta chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers enjoyed one of the most successful years of its existence. This was made possible not only by its good fortune in securing outstanding men in the field of Chemical Engineering to address the students of the organization, but also by the whole-hearted support of the upper classes. The year’s activities were formulated at the first meeting on October 6th. A speakers’ committee was chosen from the most prominent men in the group to interview potential speakers. The men so interviewed were chosen because their various topics covered phases of Chemical Engineering on which the group was work- ing at the time. On October 27th the chapter had the privilege of hearing Mr. Alfred Putland, of Armour and Company’s oil research laboratories, speak on the subject The Re- fining of Edible Oils.” On November 24th, Dr. Stephen A. Zicman, of the University of Chicago, addressed the chapter on the subject Vitamines,” which proved to be highly in- structive and entertaining. Two inspection trips were held during the year from Kolia ml McFarland Roll and McFarland President John Humiston Vice President Russell Miller Secretary Alfred Kapecki Treasurer Lilli . Williams, Maack, Omiecinski, Levy, Levin. Adamcc, Schorling, Noercnberg McBrady, Brenner. Humiston, Renstrom. Miller, Armtbury. Youngkrant , Zmeskal, Thompson, Highman Milleville. Kapccki, Work, Berger. Rim, Lauchitkis. McFarland, Hoot, Kane, Lyford Out UnnJrtJ Fifty