Cal State Polytechnic College - El Rodeo Yearbook (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 186 of the 1940 volume:

. - The 1940 RODEO f 4 4 Yearbook of California State Polytechnic College San Luis Obispo San Dimas ' — f Staffs San Luis Obispo Wayne Lowe and Charles Boggs...............Editors Vincent Trozera..............................Associate Editor Wally Baldwin.............................Photographer Edward Manasse, Gregory Spando.............Reporters Wayne Lowe....................................Cartoons Herbert Brownlee.....................Business Manager Redmond John Shea............................Assistant San Dimas Jack Lessinger................................. Editor Don W. Adams.................................Assistant Editor Ted Middleton............................. Photography Eugene Hayes................................... Sports Dan Wong..................................... Reporter The “CHIEF” says: I am happy that the editors of the 1940 El Rodeo have chosen to emphasize in their publication the progress that California Poly- technic has made during the past three decades. I think that this reminiscence is particularly appropriate this year because of the action of the state board of education in authorizing our school to grant the bachelor of science degree starting in June, 1942. We hope that the next 30 years of California Polytechnic’s history will be marked with even greater achievements than those re- corded in the past. I hope the editors of the 1970 El Rodeo will choose a theme for their yearbook that will again review the prog- ress expected to be made during the three decades that lie ahead of us. California Polytechnic is a democratic col- lege of a democratic state, alive to the wishes and needs of the people. The years that are now in the future will challenge us to keep the objective of serving the people always our motivating goal. The El Rodeo serves as a permanent link between the graduates of California Poly- technic and the college with its memories of hard work and pleasure. On behalf of the faculty and administration I wish success and happiness to all California Polytechnic- students, whether they are leaving us this year or returning for additional study. Julian A. McPhee, President. Page 5 California State Polytechnic's nr i- administration and classroom building atop Administration hill is scheduled to be completed before September, 1941. Page 6 Reality Replaces a Dream New opportunities in technical and voca- tional training in agricultural and industrial fields opened for California youth on April 6, 1940, when the state board of education authorized a four-year technical college at Ca’ifornia State Polytechnic. Bachelor of science degrees will be offered starting in June, 1942. In accepting the authorization California Polytechnic pledged itself to maintain the primary objective of training young men for specific employment in agricultural and in- dustrial occupations; to retain the training on the project basis; and to strengthen and give full support to the present two-year and three-year curricula not leading to a degree. Although the addition of a fourth year of instruction will necessitate few immediate changes, the editors of El Rodeo are con- vinced that the board’s resolution has opened a new era for California State Polytechnic. They congratulate Julian A. McPhee, presi- dent of California Polytechnic, whose efforts during the past decade have resulted in this recognition. Di. Walter F. Dexter, slate director oj education, toas (it active lecder of the efforts to win jour-year recognition for the California Polytechnic course of study. He visited a student body assembly January 16. He is shown at left above with John Carrieaburu, student president; William Himmelman, student secretary; and President McPhee. Page 7 Foreword For 30 years the staffs of California Poly- technic yearbooks have endeavored to better them. That there has been a steady improve- ment is a testimonial to the many hours of work of the yearbook staff and the coopera- tion of all students. The 1940 El Rodeo rep- resents the latest effort to publish an out- standing yearbook for the lasting enjoyment of all California Polytechnic students. In Memoriam William Caldwell, meat animals student from Bakersfield, March 22, 1940 Leonard Gullarda, cadet teacher from Chowchilla, April 11, 1940 El Rodeo of 1940 HONORS: Miss Margaret H. Chase, instructor of English, whose length of service and whose perspective on the history of California Poly- technic exceed those of any other person on the campus. When Miss Chase started teach- ing at Polytechnic in 1908, the school was five years old. The enrollment consisted of fewer than 100 students housed in three buildings that soon are to be torn down to make way for the new administration and classroom building. Miss Chase has passed through periods when the school literally waited for the edu- cational philosophy of California to catch up with the advanced ideas that led to estab- lishment of California Polytechnic by the state legislature. She has noted ups and downs in progress of the school, but through- out her long years of service, she has re- mained faithful to her work of instructing youth in the use of ideas expressed through written and spoken language. El Rodeo of 1940 is proud to dedicate this volume to Miss Margaret H. Chase. Her charm and graciousness have brightened the days for many hundreds of California Poly- technic students during the past 32 years. No person on the campus better typifies the theme of the 1940 El Rodeo— 30 Years of Progress Paye 9 01 960 d i •Qlfil Ut U JJIKI p jvj J4v truJuiD) JlUI(3Jl IO(i fi l Jf.noi oipvt JtfJ . p� i4oi nou jlfl IU0J;1 mo Iron, the same hill shovs rnos, of ,hr UOO-acrr ran,pus and adioin,n9 lorn, un,„. Vagt 11 The power plant, dining hall, Deuel dormitory, and athletic held in 1910. Page 12 More than 30 major buildings now dot the green hillside campus overlooking the city of San Luis Obispo. Hage 13 Opposite page: 30 years ago courses in home economics featured the curri- culum. FACULTY Administrative Council r i Oscar F. Lucksinger Dean of Instruction Walter C. Patchett Dean of Agricultural Education Charles E. Knott Dean of Industrial Education Page 17 Faculty Top ron ' 1912 J. H. Perozzi Chief Engineer, Power Plant 1920 (’apt. Joseph C. Deuel Dormitory Superin- tendent, Librarian 1925 Merritt 15. Smith Industrial Arts 1939-40 Vertical row: 1925 L. E. McFarland Maintenance and Operation 1927 Henry C. Fifcge Welding and Forge 1927 John J. Hver Electrical Industries Page IS Faculty Top ro tv 1930 Richard I. Leach Poultry Husbandry 1930 M. C. Martinsen Aeronautics 1931 George P. Couper Publications l uje 19 1939-40 Vertical roiv: 1931 George M. Drumm Dairy Production 1931 J. I. Thompson Agriculture Coordinator 1932 Carl (i. Reck Farm Management Faculty Top row: 1932 Harry Parker Meat Animal Husbandry 1932 Alvin H. Hollenberg Agricultural Mechanics 1939-40 Tertical row: 1932 C. O. McCorkle Agricultural Economics 1933 Howard R. O’Daniels Athletics 1932 Wilbur H. Howes Landscaping. Plant Science 1933 Alice M. Daniel Registrar Page 20 Faculty Top row:: 1933 Dr. W. I). Butler Physician 1839-40 Verl (al rov:: 1936 Don De Rosa Athletics, Physical Education 1936 (J. Weir Fetters Agricultural Inspection 1936 Harold P. Davidson Music, English, Psychology 1936 Harold O. Wilson Meat Animal Husbandry 1936 Dr. A. M. McCapes Veterinarian, Animal Sciences Vage 21 Faculty Top row: 1936 Raymond I . Mason Air Conditioning Industries, Refrigeration 1939-40 Vertical roiv: 1937 Norman Sharpe Air Conditioning Industries, Refrigeration 1936 James F. Merson Agricultural Mechanics 1937 Paul H. Gifford English, Economics, Dramatics, Athletics 1937 Roy F. Metz Aeronautics 1937 Ryron J. McMahon Agricultural Education Page 22 Faculty Top rote: 1937 I)r. Woodford E. Howls Physics, Chemistry 1939-40 T'rrtical rote: 1938 S. Stratton Smith Machine Shop 1937 Dr. Bourne G. Eaton Electrical Industries Theory 1938 Lyman L. Bennion Meat Animal Husbandry Vtuje 23 1937 John Donald McKellar Aeronautics 1938 Eugene Boone Dairy Manufacturing Faculty Top row: 1938 A. (i. Rinn Agricultural Education 1938 E. W. Everett Agricultural Education 1939 Paul Dougherty Crops and Fruits 1939-40 Tertical row: 1939 Ernest A. Foster Journalism and Publications Administrative Office Staff Left to right—Back row: Dudley Robertson, Cecil Jones, Frank J. Coffey, Lawrence Tuggle, Frank Malloy. Center row: Genevieve Goff. Irene Coker, .liberta Solan, Mary Young. Hetty Swadener, Doris G. Dilworth. m . Front row: Carolyn Koethen, Jo Sorter, Rosita Fischer, Angie G hi r! and a, Alice Daniel. Page 24 State Bureau of Agricultural Education Left to right—George P. Couper, E. H'. Everett, A. G. Rintt, Julian A. McPhee. Howard F. Chappell, li. R. Denbigh, J. I. Thompson, S. S. Sutherland. Missing are H'eir Fetters and II. J. M cM ahon. Faculty Singers Entertain at Assembly Page 25 Page 26 Opposite page: Publications staffs of the 1900s. STUDENT GOVERNMENT John Carricaburu, President Associated Students Officers, 1939-40 William Hirnmclman Jack Nolan James Pappas Kenneth (install Secretary Treasurer Yell Leader Athletics Manager Page 29 Left to right—Front row: John Carricaburu. Dale Six, William Ruff ner. Jack Solan, Robert Mills, Kenneth Onstott, John Ross, Danny Galatro. Hack row: Harold Wilson, adviser, Herbert Brownlee, Robert Thomsen, William Himrnelman, Herbert Fischer, Don Carlson, John Bucher, Wayne Lowe. Student Affairs Council The student affairs council, composed en- tirely of students, is the governing agency of the Associated Students. It is in this group that all of the projects and activities of the entire student body take concrete form and are put into effect. It is composed of repre- sentatives from each department of the school, has control of student finances, and has several lesser permanent committees which assist it in administering its functions. The S. A. C., as it is commonly known, ar- ranged for a huge reception and open house for the San Francisco State rooters who came in a special train to witness the Cal Poly-San Francisco State game on October 27. Eighty- five students took a northbound train on No- vember 4 to witness as an organized rooting section the game between Cal Aggies and Cal Poly. With the assistance of the social committee, encouragement was given to the music department so that the weekly Colle- giate Club dances became the best attended and most enjoyable dances in the county. Page SO Many entertaining and enthusiastic assem- blies were held during- the year. The dream to replace the old band uni- forms with more attractive attire became an actuality when the S. A. C. investigated and devised ways and means to purchase new uniforms for next fall. A show given by Fresno State on May 2 was sponsored by the Associated Students and provided consider- able revenue for the new uniforms. S. A. C. members actually went to work themselves in April and erected a sign in front of the Administration building to re- place one that was torn down at the time of the bonfire in the fall. This sign was design- ed to attract the attention of tourists on the passing trains and along the highways. The S. A. C. sponsored a goodwill caravan of students to Santa Barbara State college and communities of Santa Barbara county in April with the joint purpose of arousing in- terest in the Poly Royal and of establishing friendly relations with Santa Barbara State in view of the restoration of football rela- tions in the fall. Approximately 175 students and faculty members made the trip. The S. A. C. in Action I'age SI El Rodeo Charles Boggs, Editor H ayne Louse, Editor Herbert Brownlee. Business Manager H ally Baldwin, Photographer El Rodeo offered an innovation in yearbook publishing with this issue. All photographs except those in the graduate section were taken exclusively by students, Wally Bald- win and Wayne Lowe. This plan provided the opportunity to have pictures taken for a defi- nite position in the annual. The snapshot section was enlarged greatly because of pop- ular appeal of these pictures. Page 32 Left to right—Standing: H ally Baldwin, Ernest Foster, adviser. Seated: Creg Spando, Dave Carlin, I.owell I.amhert, Bub Johnson. Bruce Hroemser, Howard Brown, Roy Downing, Charles Boggs, Roy Brophy, Don Carlson, Jack Lange, Jay H'ormser, dl Kinsey, Harry Wmeroth, Frank Fittin, Fincent Trotera, Charles Crane, Les I nnomini. For the first time in many years the stu- dents of Cal Poly have had a regular weekly campus newspaper, the Polytechnic Californ- ian, an outgrowth of the old El Mustang Published and printed by students, the Cali- fornian has given unbiased reports of news on the campus. Through a special contract with an engraving company, the Californian in the spring regularly presented action pic- tures of scenes and prominent students. Don Carlson, Editor Maurice Freidson, Business Manager Bruce Hroemser, Managing Editor Frank Fittin, Sports Editor The Polytechnic Californian Rage 33 ('Inities Hoggs, Production Manager of the Polytechnic Californian, and Assistant Roy Hrophy. Student Publications Committee With the revival of a student newspaper came the student publications committee, which handled all finances and details of the Polytechnic Californian and El Rodeo. All work on the newspaper and much of the yearbook work was handled in the California Polytechnic print shop. I.eft to right—Front roie: H’ayne I.our, Maurice Freidson, John Carrico bum, Charles Hoggs, flack rone: Jack Solan, Ernest Foster, adviser, Don Carlson, chairman. Page SJ Left to right—Kneeling: Don Proud, Jim Pappus, Bourguin Johnson, Front rone, standing: Wayne Long, Gordon Woods, Dale Six, Wally llughling, John Shea, Jim McLanahan, Roy Curter, Donald Comity. Bark ro a-: Robert Ford, Per non Claeys, Charles Trigg, John Blake, Larry Bridges, Harry Taylor, Jack Lange, Walt Cranee. Rally Committee and Yell Leaders Left to right: Don Proud, assistant; Jim Pappas, head yeti leader; Bonrqum Johnson, assistant. Page 35 Left to right—Mike Libonati, Les 1'anoncini, chairman, James Cochran, Robert Dove, Herb Brownlee. Social Committee and Cafeteria-Dormitory Committee l eft to right— Les 1'anoncini. chairman, George Raymond, Herb Brownlee, Arthur Meek, Wil- liam Bradley, Mike Libonati. Page J6 I.(jt to right—Robert Dove, chcairman, Mike Libonati, Charles Solomon, Henry Warren, Urine Uroemser, Herb llrozvnlee, lien Snow. Student Court and Alumni Association Officers l.eft to right—Young Louis, state secretary; Mrs. Charlotte Smith, state president; A! Adams, state vice-president. Page 37 Herbert Brownlee, General Superintendent Eighth Annual Poly Royal Officers Left to right—John Ceirricaburu, student body president; Jack Solan, treeisurer; Ik'ay tie Mise- mer, program editor; Herbert Brownlee, genera! superintendent; Robert Thomsen, seeretary; James McLanahart, publicity director; George ('lute, assistant general superintendent. Page 3$ Left to right—Front rote: Wayne Misemer, Wells Gibson, Jack Solan, Jim McLanahan. I.ester McCray, Wesley Bridston, George Clute, John Carrieaburu, Robert Dove, Carl G. Heck, adviser. Hack rone: Floyd Spessard, Leonard Hobby, Lester Brown, Robert Thomsen. Charles Solomon. William Bradley, Lloyd Dille, William Schmid, Richard Whitney, Herbert Brownlee, gen- eral superintendent. Poly Royal Executive Committee Despite rain and cool weather, the Eighth Annual Poly Royal on April 26 and 27 was the largest ever held on the Cali- fornia Polytechnic campus. Approximate- ly 6000 visitors crowded the various ex- hibits and entertainment events. Sixteen hundred persons were served in an hour and a half at the barbecue lunch, and mure than 1000 packed the gymnasium for the coronation ball. All figures represented in- creases over the attendance of previous years, according to Adviser Carl G. Beck. Rain dampened the opening assembly and cancelled plans for an open-air rally, but 500 persons attended the ceremony in the auditorium of the new Engineering building. Muddy grounds forced postpone- ment of the baseball game and the annual Poly Relays until the following week. The rodeo attracted 3000 persons and the greatest interest of any single event, and plans were made for an intercollegiate ro- deo next year. Fage M Miss Jeanne Dei os set, (Jueen. � Op posit t p«9e: Graduating Class of 1906. Page 40 GRADUATES Graduates Top row: Oliver Bruce Akers Aeronautics, Technical; Pis mo Beach; Aero Club, C. A. A. Flight Training Arthur Marne Beaulieu Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Cloverdale; Polv Phase Secretary, Track Team Victor E. Bitter Aeronautics, Technical; Fresno; Aero Club Paul Bjurman Dairy Production, Techni- cal; Alhambra; Los Leche- ros; Varsity Football; Block “P” Page 43 June, 1940 Vertical row: James Kay Blake Meat Animals, Technical; Beverly Hills; Gamma Pi Delta, Block “P,” Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers Nathaniel Blankenship Aeronautics, Technical; Beverly Hills; Block “P,” Aero Club, Track Charles E. Boggs Meat Animals, Technical; Los Angeles; S. A. C.t Sigma Phi Kappa, Future Farmers, Polytechnic Cali- fornian, El Rodeo Andy Everett Bowman Poultry,Technical; I ayton- ville; Poultry Club, Gamma Pi Delta, Block “P,” Deuel Dorm President, Boxing, Varsity Baseball, Interde- partmental Basketball Graduates Top row: John Wesley Bridston Meat Animals, Vocational: Alhambra; Football. Two Years; Basketball, Three Years; Block “P” Treasur- er and President, Boots and Spurs, Athletic Chairman 1940 Poly Royal Bruce A. Broemser Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; San Jose; Air Condi- tioning Club, Polytechnic Californian, Student Court Lester A. Brown Meat Animals, Technical; Shandon; Gamma Pi Delta. Future Farmers, Boots and Spurs Donald Carranza Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Santa Maria; Poly Phase Club June, 1940 Pertica! ro u-: John Carricaburu Meat Animals, Technical; Los Olivos; Associated Stu- dents President, 19.39-40, Boxing; Gamma Pi Delta, Future Farmers, Poly Royal Executive Commit- tee, Boots and Spurs Chester Nathaniel Cash Dairy Manufacturing,Tech- nical; Santa Barbara; Los Lecheros, Band, Glee Club, Social Committee Vernon C. Cassity Electrical Industries, Vo- cational; Volta; Poly Phase !'!cses Clemente Aeronautics, Technical; Gonzales; S. A. C., Aero Club, Deuel Dorm Club Page 44 June, 1940 Tertical row: Marcel C. DeBrish Meat Animals, Technical; San Luis Obispo; Future Farmers, Boots and Spurs Graduates Top row: Donald F. Conaty Air Conditioning, Voca- tional; Downey; Air Condi- tioning Club, Rally Com- mittee Ivan J. Crljenko Electrical Industries, Vo- cational; San Francisco; Rally Committee, Poly Phase Club Francis L. Daugherty, Jr. Meat Animals, Technical; Alhambra; Block “P” Yell Leader 1937-38, 1938-39, Sigma Phi Kappa, Swim- ming, S. A. C., Track, Fu- ture Farmers, Boots and Spurs, C. A. A. Flight Training Lloyd Leo Davis Aeronautics, Technical; San Jose; Aero Club Lloyd Fremont Dille Meat Animals, Vocational; Santa Maria; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers, Band (Student Director, Manager), Poly Royal Ex- ecutive Committee, Future Farmer Band Manager; Collegiate Club Manager, German Band Robert Dove Meat Animals, Technical; La Verne; Poly Royal Ex- ecutive Committee, Student Court Chairman, Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers Richard C. Dowdakin Meat Animals, Vocational; Weaverville; Future Farm- ers, Boots and Spurs, Boxing 1 4 gt 45 Graduates Top row: Jack J. Eagan, Jr. Aeronautics. Technical; Windsor; Aero Club, Band, C. A. A. Flight Program Clark E. Farrell Aeronautics, Technical; Oregon, 111.; Aero Club, C. A. A. Flight Program June, 1940 Vertical row: Raymond Fischer Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Paso Robles; Poly Phase Club, Band Robert Freeman Ford Dairy Manufacturing,Tech- nical; Cucamonga; Los Lecheros Dale Leon Ferguson Aeronautics, Technical; Atascadero; C. A. A. Flight Program, Aero Club Emmett E. Ferguson Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Coalinga; Poly Phase Club Russell C. Friend Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Visalia; Polv Phase Club Danny I . Galatro Dairy Manufacturing,Tech- nical; Los Banos; Los Le- cheros, S. A. C., Future Farmers, Gamma Pi Delta Page 46 Graduates Top row: Wells Drummond Gibson Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; Santa Barbara; Alpha Gamma Epsilon, Air Con- ditioning Club, Poly Royal Executive Committee Howard Graham Meat Animals, Vocational; Lancaster; Future Farm- ers, Boots and Spurs Leonard E. Hobby Aero Drafting, Vocational; Sonora; Aero Club, Poly Royal Executive Commit- tee Harry Francis Harris Jones Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; Pacific Grove; Glee Club, Varsity Quartet, Air Conditioning Club June, 1940 Vertical row: Lowell Osburn Lambert Meat Animals, Vocational; Modesto; Glee Club, Colle- giate Quartet, Future Far- mers, State Farmer, Poly- technic Californian, Boots and Spurs Roy Frederick Lantz Meat Animals, Technical; San Jose; Block “P,” Boots and Spurs Francis II. Leach Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; San Luis Obispo; Poly Phase, S. A. C. Ralph H. Lyall. Jr. Meat Animals, Vocational; San Bernardino; Future Farmers, Boots and Spurs Page 47 Graduates Top row: William Eugene Melvin Air Conditioning,Vocation- al; Lake port; Air Condi- tioning Club President June, 1940 I'ertical row: Minoru Nitta Poultry, Technical; Santa Ana; Poultry Club, Future Farmers Raymond F. .Michael Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Santa Maria; Poly Phase Club, C. A. A. Flight Program, National Aero- nautics Association Dale L. Nix- Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Delano; S. A. C., Rally Committee, Poly Phase Club Secretary Robert John Moss Meat Animals, Technical; Altadena; Future Farmers, Sigma Phi Kappa, Boots and Spurs Jack Andrew Nilsson Meat Animals, Technical; San Luis Obispo; Boots and Spurs, Future Farm- ers, C. A. A. Flight Program Weldon Wade Olson Air Conditioning, Vocation- al; Turlock; Alpha Gamma Epsilon, Varsity Football, Glee Club, Collegiate Quartet, Air Conditioning Club Secretary-Treasurer James Pappas Dairy Production, Techni- cal; Hayward; Yell leader 1930-40, Rally Committee, Los Lcchcros Page 4S Graduates Top rova: Jack Austin Ruesch Meat Animals, Technical; Cajon; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers, Rally Committee Kenneth C. Root Dairy Production, Techni- cal; Turlock; Los Lecheros, Future Farmer Alumni, Delta Pi John E. Ross Air Conditioning, Vocation- al; Seattle, Wash.; Air Conditioning Club, S. A. C. June, 1940 Vertical roiv: Henry Clinton St. John Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Solano Beach; Poly Phase Club, Band, Track, C. A. A. Flight Program Donald Sande Dairy Manufacturing.Tech- nical; Dos Palos; Future Farmers, Los Lecheros, Gammi Pi Delta Leo Edward SankofT Poultry, Technical; Arroyo Grande; Poultry Club. Gamma Pi Delta, Poly Royal Executive Commit- tee William Franklin Ruflfner Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Lompoc; Poly Phase Club, S. A. C. William A. Schmid Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Cleveland. Ohio; Poly Phase Club President, Poly Royal Executive Com- mittee, Rally Committee Vogt 49 Graduates Top row: Henjamin E. Snow Aeronautics, Technical; In- glewood; Aero Club, Foot- ball, S. A. C., Student Court, C. A. A. Flight Program June, 1940 I'erticnl row: Richard John Wasson Meat Animals, Technical; (Justine; Roots and Spurs, Future Farmers, (Jlee Club, Varsity Quartet, Band Charles .1. Solomon Poultry, Technical; Reed- ley; Poultry Club, Gamma Pi Delta. Poly Royal Exec- utive Committee, Social Committee, Student Court Floyd M. S pessa rd Electrical Industries, Voca- tional; Santa Ana; Poly Phase Club, Glee Club, Poly Royal Executive Com- mittee Victor John Tomei Meat Animals, Vocational; Sherman Oaks; Block “P,” Football, Intercollegiate Boxing. Intercollegiate Ro- deo, Boots and Spurs, Dra- matics, Alpha Gamma Ep- silon. Chase Hall President Jay Wormser Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; San Francisco; Air Conditioning Club, Poly- technic Californian, Swim- ming Philip Sanders York Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; Campbell; Alpha Gam- ma Epsilon President, Col- legians Dance Orchestra, Band President Pa ye 50 Graduates, June, 1940 No Pictures George Harnett Meat Animals, Vocational; Madera; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers Alfred L. Canclini Aeronautics, Vocational; Ferndale; Aero Club John A. Chamberlain Meat Animals, Technical; Pasadena; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers Mervyn Chamberlain Air Conditioning, Techni- cal; Reedley; Air Condi- tioning Club, Delta Pi Joseph Hallidav Meat Animals, Vocational; Point Arena; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers William Himnielman Air Conditioning,Vocation- al; Sacramento; Alpha Gamma Epsilon, Air Con- ditioning Club, Delta Pi, Secretary Associated Stu- dents 1939-40 Ray Mondo Aeronautics, Vocational; Los Gatos; Aero Club Lester McCray Agricultural Mechanics, Technical; Santa Rosa; Fu- ture Farmers Alex Park Meat Animals, Technical; San Diego; General Super- intendent 1940 Poly Royal, Gamma Pi Delta, Future Farmers, Sigma Phi Kap- pa President, Student Court, Poly Royal Execu- tive Committee, Boots and Spurs George Silva Meat Animals, Vocational; Los Banos; Varsity Foot- ball, Block “PFuture Farmers, Boots and Spurs Jack Washington Meat Animals, Vocational; El Cerrito; Boots and Spurs, Future Farmers Arsham Zakarian Aeronautics, Vocational; Fresno; Aero Club Page 51 Page 52 Opposite page: Farmers' Institute in the WOOs; forerunners of the Dairy flub; early Thespians. ORGANIZATIONS The Sigma Phi Kappa service fraternity was established in 1930 through efforts of Walter Crance and W. B. Howes, adviser, to serve the college and community at large. It has been influential in aiding the local chapter of Boy Scouts to promote interest in scouting. Officers for this year have been Charles Boggs, president; Walter Crance, vice-president; and George Raymond, secretary-treasurer. Plans are being drawn up for a fraternity house. Sigma Phi Kappa Left to right—Hack row: Charles Hoggs, George Raymond, Arthur Meek. Roy Hrophy, I.any Holmes, Elmer DeWitt. Don Carlson. Middle row: Kurt Gilman, Don Wheeler, Ford Rob- inson, Francis Daugherty, Robert Raymond, George Hallert, W. H. Howes, adviser. Front row: Bill Hays, Willis Stribling, Walter Crance, Cal Ingersoll, Ruddy Dosa. Page 55 Phil York President William Himrnelman iice-President Herbert Brownlee Secretary Left to right-hirst row: Raymond P. Mason, adviser. Wells Gibson. William Ward, Sorman Sharpe, adviser. Second row: Wayne Misemer, Weldon Olson. Jack Held. Robert Blank. I bird row: James McDonald, Henry Kenny, Arno eying, Robert Danielson. Fourth row: Ronald Woods, Jink Gardener, Roy Carter. Page 56 Alpha Gamma Epsilon The Alpha Gamma Epsilon fraternity was founded in 1936 by members of the first air conditioning class for the purpose of associ- ating students of the class in a fraternal or- ganization. Advised by Raymond P. Mason and Norman Sharpe, instructors in the air conditioning department, it has become one of the most active groups on the campus. Each year the Alpha Gamma Epsilon holds numerous formal dinner dances. At one, the neophytes, having completed a four-week pledge period, go through final initiation and are welcomed into the fraternity. Page 57 Page 58 Chase Hall Chase hall has the honor of not only being the newest of the larger dormitories but of being named after the English department head, Miss Margaret Chase, the only woman member of the faculty. This year the men of Chase hall are proud- er than ever before of their athletes. In the lounge hangs the basketball banner won for the second successive year and also the swimming banner. Some everyday happenings in the dorm: “Cap” waking Picton up in the morning to do the janitor work; “bull sessions” in Libo- nati’s and Rogers room; wild bridge games in the lounge; Cook looking for something he thinks he’s lost; Brad writing a letter to Berkeley; Tomei arguing: friendly “beefs between Ryan and Raymond; Milich in bed by 9 p. m. Vic Tomei is president of Chase hall. Ben E. Snow, vice-president, Charles Cook, secre- tary-treasurer, and Capt. J. C. Deuel, super- intendent. .eft to right, seated: Robert Ryan, William Warnel, Richard Wasson, Mervyn Chamberlain, John Hucher, Donald Rosenberger, Amaro Periera, Pershing Dahlstrom, First row: Wes Hridston. Frank Jacinto, John Carrie ahum, Charles Cook, Jackson Case, Laurence Mil.an- ahan, I'ernon Cook. Hen Snow, John Reagan, Mike f.ibonati, Jim Cochran. Capt. J. C. Deuel, superintendent. Second row, standing: Hill Hazard. Hob Thomsen, Dick Tout, Jim M. .un- ahau, Phil York. Hob Raymond. Jai k Johansen. August Milich, Hill Johns, Hob Hove, Fred McAdams, Fie Tomei. Third row. standing: Hill V orris, Clift Hr own, Jim Polk. Herb Fischer, Jack Eagan, Hob Hr own, Darrel! Adams, Howard Picton. Fourth row: William Carpenter, John Jaixen, John Chapman, Kenneth Harnes, Arno Drying, Dick Charlton, Frank Drebert. Malcolm Woolcoti, Charles Tick. Page 59 Page 60 Jespersen Dormitory Recognized as the neatest dormitory on the Cal Poly campus, Jespersen men take pride in keeping up the appearance of their home. It is one dormitory that stands ready for inspection at any hour. Jespersen’s 52 student residents hail from neighboring states and every corner of Cali- fornia. The easy friendly atmosphere these boys create within the walls gives Jespersen a traditional name of “the friendliest dorm on the campus.” Ranking highest in scholastic standing of the four large dormitories, Jespersen resi- dents have retained the honor throughout the school year of having the best average per student for grades. These boys take courses in every industrial and agricultural line of study offered. Officials of the dormitory are: Bob Mills, president; Marion Huffman, vice-president; Jack Held, secretary-treasurer; and M. C. Martinsen, dormitory superintendent. Left to right—Kneeling: Arnold Zumwalt, Russ Morrison. Don Carlson. Walter Porter, Hob Winterbourne, Ed Hettencourt. Second row: Charles Steele, Wally Baldwin, Henry Kenny, Phil Ramsdale, Charles Waite, Bob Mills, Steve Stefani, Joe Oniki, M. E. Martinsen, ad- viser. Third rov:: Cliff Porter, Howard Cuddebaek, Bob Huffman, Ther on Ferguson, Dick Cromwell, Jack Yockey, Jack Anderson, Joe Munneke. Fourth row: Merle Childers, Jack Rose, Robert Sullivan, Jack Held, Francisco Obregon, Hugh Kroufut, Dick Williams, Walter Campbell. Page 61 Page 62 Heron Hall Heron hall, the second dormitory on the campus named after the former deputy di- rector of education in the state, was con- structed in 1928. For many years the dormi- tory has been under the supervision of Mer- ritt B. “Pop” Smith—the most waited-for man on the campus who brings that very im- portant mail around. The dormitory is self governed, with resi- dents selecting their own officers and meet- ing once a month for discussion of regula- tions. Bill Himmelman replaced Jack Tudor as president in mid-year, and Paul Jones act- ed as secretary-treasurer. Now for the personal history: the greatest cause of consternation is the telephone.When it rings nobody wants to answer it; some are too lazy; others are afraid of talking to the caller. Then there are the great lovers who use the phone as a means of conveying hours of words to their feminine friends. Heron hall has the distinction of having the highest dormitory scholastic standard on the campus. Left to right—Bottom row: Wayne Lowe, II Aufderheidr, Hank Warren, Herb Brownlee, George Radnich, Glenn Arthur, John Greenleaf, Harry Rush, Jack Lange, Joe Wrringer. Boh Walker, M. B. “Pop” Smith. First row, standing: Bill Himmelman, Paul Jones, Bill Koolmres, Boh Norrington, Charles Crane, Vincent Rolando, Jack Gardener. Jack Lund, Tony Gomez. Howard Graham, Roy Downing. Don Potts, Ternon Claeys, Weldon Olson. Second row, standing: Roy Moungovan, Harold Gibson, Edgar Eirnon, Dave Tompkins. Melvin Brockie, Leo Schifferle, Bill Talpey, Robertson Coit, Wesley Rankin, Dan Hartman, Ray Tuominen, Charles Shepherd, Dave Robbins, Jack Sanders, Tom Young, Bill Birder- man, Harold Winn, Jack Tudor, Harrison Hurd, Bob Cordell, Russell Cornelius. Mills Bale. Page 63 Page 64 Deuel Dormitory Deuel dormitory is the oldest and largest dorm on the California Polytechnic campus. It was named in honor of Captain Joseph C. Deuel who was one of the first dormitory superintendents. Within the dorm is the Deuel dormitory association composed of the students who live there. President of the association at the start of the year was Gilbert Manning who resigned and Roy Brophy who was vice-pres- ident was elected to the office of president. Raymond Schwab, vice-president; Kenny Hawkins, secretary-treasurer; and Arthur Meek, cafe-dorm representative are the other officers of the dorm. The Christmas party was the big social event of the year for the Deuelites. This event was the first of its kind to be held on the campus. It combined an open house with an informal dance and party. This party, whose arrangements were carried by Bub Johnson, was so successful that it is planned to make it an annual event. Superintendent of the dorm is Oscar “Pop” Hanson. I.eft to right—First row: Oscar Hanson, superintendent, Ken Hawkins, Gilbert I rilltus, t.hnci DeWitt, Walter Cranre, Al Kinsey. Wallace llughling, Greg Sparulo. Second row. seated: Ed Fisher, Huh Johnson, Harold Henning, Laurence Martin. John Stutzman, 1 ale Brand, Dale Kisling. Third row: Hill Moehus, Luis Elizando, George Hallert, Roberto Diaz, Arthur Meek, Hill Cooper, Buddy Dosa. First row, standing: Hill Terdugo, Chester Cash, Kenneth Root, Hob Metzger, Harvey Wilkes, Rogelio Elizando, Jim Wood, Hruce Hroemser, William Walker, Xat Blankenship, Roy Brophy. Last row: Takeshi Kubota, Moses Clemente. Gil- more Ross, Raymond Schwab. Joe Marshall, Hugh Wallace, Hob Brown, (.harles Hoggs. Rodman Hartley, Howard Cave. Stanley Jesseti. Philip Zuniga. Page 65 Left to right—Back rotv: Willis Strihling. PhiI Ramsdale, Howard Johnson, Min iXitta, Lamar Hieok, Ewan Gudmondson. Jack Floyd, Ellis Boggs, Jim Bell, Robert Haag. Middle row: Les Fanoniini, George Are and, Fred Kohayashi, K. Mikuriya, Arnold Christen, Bill Koha- yashi, Hugh Tinnin, Scott Rogers, Will tarn Hays, Rod Tier nan. Ralph Lyall, Elmer Hopkins. Front row: Tom Shirakawa, Yutaka Ito, Robert Cook. Charles Hanky, Peter Marston, Hi- dahichi Uchita, John O’Brien. I.eland Goodheart. To relieve an acute shortage of living ac- commodations, six cottages were opened in the fall of 1939. The cottages had a capacity of 12 men each, making a total of 72 in the six units. The A, B and C cottages, known as the lower units, were in charge of Les Vanoncini, senior agricultural inspection stu- dent. Landscaping students have planted a lawn and shrubs to improve the appearance of the grounds. Lower Cottage Units Page 66 Upper Cottage Units In charge of the upper cottage units. D. E, and F. during the past year was Charles Ball, dairy herdsman. Residents of the cottages developed a close friendship and informal- ity that would be difficult in a large dormi- tory. The cottages of both lower and upper units were open for inspection at all times and developed a reputation for cleanliness. I.rft to right—Front row: Don Galatro, Dan Kfiler, F.arl Vaughn, Frank Gomez, Frank Dodge, Lloyd Shaffer, Robert Prof sal. Middle row: Charles Btill, H'aytte Long. Ray Oilman, Henry House, Al James, Jim Pappas, Robert Derby, llill Grove. Back row: .41 Diehl, R. de la C.uesta, Leroy Lieb, Louis Keller, Raymond Anderson, D'uk Wiggin, Bill Penturf, James Allen, John Shea, Elmer Ebersole, Grant Benjuist, Bill Ganger, Marshall Fischer, Charles Trigg, Howard Hubbard, Kenneth Holmes, Robert Bell, Maynard Carlson. Page 67 Left to right—Bat k row: Roy Downing, David Carlin. Ernest Raster, Raul . Gifford, adviser, William Himmelman. .41 Aufderheide, Don Batts. Seated: Reter Weber, Raul RhUbrick. Glenn Arthur. Jack Anderson, Wayne Lowe, Kenneth Root, Mervyn Chamberlain. Mustang Masquers The Mustang Masquers form the dramat- ics club on the California State Polytechnic campus. Activities for the year 1939-1940 included three radio programs depicting ear- ly California life that were written and en- acted by club members, Cal Poly’s contribu- tion to the junior college and high school exchange programs, and a play given for delegates to the Future Farmer convention in the spring quarter. During the school year meetings were held almost every Thursday night. Paul H. Gif- ford is the club’s adviser. Scripts for the original radio programs given by the club were written by A1 Aufder Heide and Dave Carlin. The two plays presented by the club were the comedy skits “Dead Line” and “If Men Played Cards As Women Do.” The first social event of the year was the initiation of new members given at Avila, where in addi- tion to the initiation of neophytes a weiner roast was enjoyed by those present. Page 6$ Gamma Pi Delta Gamma Pi Delta is the honorary society for agricultural students, and its purpose is to recognize achievement in scholarship, per- sonality, and leadership. Its membership is small, yet it includes students who have at- tained high official rank in student activities and scholarship. Activities of the organization this year have been largely social in nature. Two new groups of neophytes were elected into the club. Several beach parties and dinners were held—although the highlight of the year was a party at a cabin owned by C. E. Knott at Morro Bay. The group revised its constitution, setting up purposes and policies in a more definite and concise manner. It has pledged itself to help furnish leadership in student activities and scholarship for the rest of the student body. Definite aims and duties are formed for future years, and it is planned to take one long sightseeing trip and to undertake one project to benefit the student body and the college. .eft to right—Front rou:: John Carricaburu. Robert Dove, Jim lilt:be. Jerry Uniter, Tom Ma- thews, Howard Johnson, Charles llagemeisier, James Pappas. Hack row: Robert Mills, Robert Thomsen, Lester Hrown, .ester Schi per, Leu Sanbujf, Andy Howman, Charles Solomon. Page 69 Drum major, truer Ponton; assistants (Ifft to right) William Cooper. Charles Knokey, Jaek Rose. hand, left to right—First rote: P. York. F. Robinson. C. St. John. I. Mayfield, J. McDonald, T Hays. Second rote: G. Danes, J. Melfin, J. Alien, E. Trafton, R. Schteab. M. Terrill. Third rote: M. Lavers. Finlay. J. Thompson, R. Cromwell, R. Danley, J. Stutzman. Fourth rote: Cash. H'. Schrock, C. Thorne, T. liroien. D. Ruling. II. Warren. Fifth rote: D. I.ykke, R. teli. J. Rrazelton, R. Wasson, A. IIeying. G. Manning. Sixth rote: D. Anderson, G. Spando. G. Hoggess. I). Skinner, G. Rathbun, G. Clute. Seventh rote: I.. Dille, Y. Brand, It. Gebhardt, A. Tan Mess, T. Cook, R. Fischer. Eighth rote: R. trophy, E. Kerr, J. Koehler. J. Marshall. G. Mischel. Mot in picture: L. . lanton, . Melson. R. Yourstone, II. Hurd. The Cal Poly Band Lloyd Dille, Manager Mort Lavers. Assistant Phil York, President Chester Cash, I'icr-Presidcnt Yale Brand, Librarian II. P. Davidson, Director Page 70 The Four Colonels William Cooper, Hass Fiddle Charles Knokey, Trumpet John S lutz man. Clarinet Ken H avekins, Guitar Adding greatly to the zest of California State Polytechnic activities during the year were the units of the music department un- der Director Harold P. Davidson. The 50- piece band played for home football games and accompanied the team for the game against Cal Aggies in Davis. The nine-piece Collegians built themselves the reputation of the finest college dance orchestra in the south coast area. Popular for assemblies and group meetings were the Four Colonels, an instrumental quartet. The Cal Poly Collegians Left to right—William Cooper, Phil York. George (.'lute, Charles Knokey. Kenneth Carson, Kenneth ffan'kins, Harold P. Davidson, director, Reginald llronn, John Stutzman, Morton Lavers. Page 71 Z! ' ! The Men’s Glee Club . _ hist row: Tckeshi Kubota, James Pappas, Urey ory Spun Jo, Lowell I. amber t, Kenneth Hawkins, Don Potts, Fred K ohayashi, Harold I . Davidson, director, Reginald Brown, accompanist, Albert Diehl, Da- vid Ruling, liomquin Johnson, Jack Rose, Walter Black, Don Anderson, It .ck row: Wayne I.owe, Rodman Danley, Robert Tuttle, Rex How!by, Francis Jones, JoeI Cohen. Robertson Coit, Chester Cash, Lamar llicok, Weldon Olson, It. J. Hill, Harvey Wilkes, Dick Wasson, Russell Cornelius, Lester Schipper, Wayne Misemer, Hugh Wallace, Kenneth Carson, limce Ponton, Floyd Spessard, Roy Brophy, Raymond Schwab. 1-eft to right—Standing: Weldon Olson, I.on: ell Lambert, Hourguin Johnson. Hughhert Wallace. Kneeling: Reginald Brown, accompanist. Collegiate and Varsity Quartets Left to right—Standing: Jack Rose, Rex Howlhy, Francis Jones. William IIill. Kneeling: Regi- nald Brown, accompanist. Page 73 The Horticulture Club had a very active year, particularly in social activities of parties and picnics. Members a’so participated in Poly Royai with a display booth and a plant identification contest. Highlight cf the year was a five- day fie:d trip to San Francisco to visit the flower markets, nurseries, parks, and the Golden Gate expo- sition. Numerous field trips were made to other nearby nurseries, botanical gardens, landscape sites, and flower shows. The Horticulture Club Left to right—Front row: IF. H. Howes, adviser, Wally llughling, Dirk Tout, Jess Arnold, Howard Johnson, Willis Strihling, K'i Mikuriya, Hob Xorrington. Hack row: Ken Onstott, Carl Tunison, Hill Hurley, Howard Brown. Bob Thomsen, EUiott Waits, Lamar Hicok, Joe Oniki, Paul Philbriek, Jim Melvin, Jim Wood, Glenn Arthur. Ken Hawkins, Edward Kerr. Page 74 Left to right—Beck row: Charles Solomon. Leo Sankoff. Minoru A itta. Marvin Friis, Ewan Gudrnondson. Yale Brand. Jack Floyd. Charles llagemeister. Middie row: R.chard I. Leach, adviser, Hill K obayashi, Fred Kobayaihi, Jack l.ange, Melvin Pet k. Hob Cordell, Arnold Zumwalt, Arnold Christen. Front row: Eugene Rose. Lloyd Shaffer, Andy Itowman. Buddy Dosa, Guichi Ornori. During the school year of 1939-40 the Poultry club enjoyed many activities. Among them were the annual turkey banquet, skat- ing party, fryer feed, a deep sea fishing trip held in May, basketball tournament, and the annual Pcu'try club jamboree which tops off the activities for the school year. Students carrying projects have made fine records; during 1939 all pullets in the trapnest made an average of 226 eggs during their first year. RB 360 passed its 1325 eggs record and is still going strong. Poultry Club Officers Charles Solomon. President Buddy Dosa. Cue-President Arnold Y.umwalt, Secretary Guichi Ornori. Treasurer Richard I. Leach, Adviser Page 75 Page 76 Los Lecheros Los Lecheros is Spanish for “the milk- men” and is the name of the dairy club for both production and manufacturing students. The purpose is to provide a gathering point for the social and project activities of the dairy students. Enrollment in the dairy de- partment of GO students was the largest in history for 1939-40. The biggest event in the year was the visit of 25 students to the National Dairy Show on Treasure Island. Animals from the school herd won awards in their classes in several fairs and expositions held in the state. The club’s social activities included a dance, the Christmas formal for the school, a freshman party, and a roller skating party. Several dairy students formed a team that won the national championship among col- lege teams in judging Holstein dairy cattle. Members of this team are shown above with Sir Bess Gettie of Taylaker, 2nd, the grand champion bull at the 1939 state fair. From left to right members of the judging team are Robert Bell, Robert Denby, George M. Drumm, coach, Danny Galatro, and James Pappas. Left to right—Front row: Eugene Boone, adviser, Don Sonde, Mills Bale, Dr.n Keller, Wayne Long, Ray Oilman, Leonard Loduca, Henry House, Robert Denby, Robert Bell, Bob Winter- bourne, Fictor Bingham, Frank Gomez, Jim Pappas. Jim h l.anahan, George M. Drumm. adviser. Second row: Dave Carlin. Bill Penturf, Robert Ford, Steve Stefani, Ed Santos, Leroy Lieb, Dan Galatro, Amaro Periera, Raymond Anderson, Stanley Weir, Roger Wilson, Richard Cromwell. Marshall Fisher, James Alien, Joe Marshall, Carl Bates, Bill Morbus, William Brown, John Shea, Donald Crawford, Kenneth Root, Robert Procsal, Rod Tiernan, Charles Trigg, Gerald O'Connor, Chester Bonta. Kneeling in front of Sir Bess Gettie of Taylaker 2nd, grand champion bull, is Charles Ball, adviser. Page 77 Page 78 Hoots and Spurs The Boots and Spurs club, composed of the meat animals students, is one of the largest organizations in school. The members carried on many activities during 1939-40. Showing project-owned livestock, mem- bers displayed many grand champions at the state fair in Sacramento, Los Angeles county fair in Pomona, and Great Western Live- stock show in Los Angeles. The grand cham- pion carlot of steers at the Great Western is shown in the picture above. Officers for the year were Jim Blake, pres- ident ; Howard Hubbard, vice-president; Les- ter Brown, secretary-treasurer; and Leon Austin, yell leader. Left to right—Kneeling: Jim Blake, Howard Hubbard, Lester Hr own, Leon .Justin. Second row: Lyman L. Bennion, adviser, Harry Parker, adviser, Harold O. Wilson, adviser, Frank Dodge, Tony Gomez, Gordon Moore, Marcel De Brish, Jerry Didier, Robert Dove, Charles Crane, Wes Middle stead, Jack Roesch, Carl Miller. Robert Metzger, William Koolmees, John Carricaburts. 1C ally Baldwin. Third row: Dan Childs, Francisco Ohregon, Ed Betten- court, Richard Dowd akin. Bill Gallagher. Maynard Carlson, Bob W alter, Emil Primeaux, Robert Bogner, Jack Reagan, Kurt Ullman, Torn Mathews, Kenneth Barnes, Bill Bradley, Francis Daugherty, Herb Brownlee. Bob Ryan, Peter Marston, Eugene Vineyard, Hugh Tinnin, Howard Graham, Earl Vaughn, Rodney Clare. Fourth row: George Mishey, John Taylor, Gordon Woods, John Odelberg, Jay Brazelton, Dick Charlton. Frank Jacinto, John Lopez, Elmer Ebersole, Mort Lavers,William I alpey, Harrison Hurd, Dick Williams. Ralph Lyall, George Barnett, John Greenleaf, Lester Schipper, William Grove. John Blake. Bob Tuttle, Jackson Case, Jack Kilsson. Fifth row: Dalton Smith, Glenn Widmark, Don Simp- son. Robert Bardin, Robert Moss, Jack Solan, Herman Wassner, Richard Dennen, Robert Hague, Peter Weber, Wilbur Davis, Roy Lantz, Wesley Rankin, David Tompkins, Robert Mills, Charles Shepherd, Dick Wigren, Bill Ganger, Vincent Trozera, Gilbert Trillius, Bill Hazard. George Martin. Sixth row: Lloyd Dille, .-II Kinsey, Joe Munnekr, Charles Fick, John Chapman, John Bucher, Herb Fischer, Charles Boggs, Dick Wasson. Cliff Brown, Bruce Ponton, Wayne Carpenter, Ellis Boggs, John Jaixen, A! Aufderheide. Henry Warren. Page 79 Page SO Activities of the California Polytechnic chapter of the Future Farmers of America during the past year have been many and varied. Besides the extensive project pro- gram which has been carried on by students in each department, the members of the local chapter have carried on many social events, including a Christmas banquet; the Dog Patch Fling, acclaimed by many as the best student body dance of the year; a basketball tournament, won by the poultry department; the annual barn dance; participation in the State F. F. A. convention and a barbecue held in cooperation with the Boots and Spurs club. Officers of the year were Tom Mathews, president; Dick Whitney, vice-president; Robert Thomsen, secretary; Robert Dove, treasurer; Elliott Waits, reporter; Carl G. Beck, adviser. Officers of the Future Formers at California Poly ore shown kneeling in the picture on the oppo- site page. From left to right, they ore Henry House, state FF.7 president during the 1939-40 year; Robert Dove, Col Poly chapter treasurer; Robert Mills, member of the executive com- mittee; Tom Mathews, president of the Poly chapter; Robert Thomsen, secretary; Jack luinge, publicity; Elliott IP aits, state and chapter reporter; John Carricaburu, member of the executive committee; and Carl G. Heck, faculty adviser. Page SI Page S2 Poly Phase Club Officers William Ruffner, President Raymond Fischer, Pice-President Dale Six, Secretary-Treasurer Dele Six, William Ruffner, S. .7. C. Bourne Seaton. Social Chairman Robert Dalton, Publicity The electrical department has been of good service to Polytechnic. With a minimum of expense to the school for instruction facili- ties, it has saved the school hundreds of dol lars in labor by doing such work as the con- struction of the broadcasting line to radio station KVEC over which Poly broadcasts programs through the electrical depart- ment’s facilities. The organization of the electrical depart- ment is the Poly Phase club in which every member of the department takes an active part. The officers of the club are listed above. Among the instructional activities of the club was the recent trip to Boulder Dam where the group was guided through the dam by the chief operator, a graduate of the Poly electrical department. No one will forget the annual Poly Phase dance whose theme this year was “The Far North,” and the Poly Phase members hope that no one will forget the lighting effects of the other dances which were made possible by the electrical students. Left to right—Front row: Larry Holmes, Clinton St. John. Hill Schmid, Francis Leach, William Ruffner, F.mmett Ferguson, Floyd Spessard, Raymond Fischer, Malcolm Woolcott. Middle row: John J. flyer, adviser, Edwin Harris, Donald Rosenberger, Harry Rush. Robert Ray- mer, Vernon Clarys. Walter Crance. Emile Sirl, Arthur Beaulieu, Rex Itowlby, Robert Dal- ton. Ivan Crljenko, Dale Six. Back row: Charles Throne, Sewell Terrill. Sydney Simpson. John Stutzman. John Seaton. Cordon Southard, Ralph Southard. Vernon Cassity, Donald Carranza, Russell Friend, Raymond Michael. Page S.t Page 84 The Aero club started the 1939-40 year by sponsoring a student body dance in October. Several new ships were brought to the aero- nautics workshop, starting the cooperation among club members that continued through out the year. The flying wing, constructed by aero students from plans originated by Instructor John D. McKellar, brought wide- spread publicity to the department in news- papers, magazines, and radio broadcasts. The new sectionalized Wasp engine, length- ened and separated to show the inside work- ings of all moving parts and oil lines, was of great interest to outsiders and instructional benefit to engines students. In November aero seniors made a visit to important factories. The club visited the an- nual glider meet near Bakersfield in the spring and came back enthusiastic for a gli- der club in San Luis Obispo. The Aero club won the trophy for the fin- est industrial display at the 1940 Poly Royal. eft to right—Front row, sitting: Hidahichi Uchita, Roy Metz, John I). McKellar Waller Hack, Albert Diehl, Vincent Rolando, Arsham Zakarian, Robert Costello, Jack Yockey, Walter Porter, Charles Waite, Robert Sullivan, George Scott, Ray Tuominen. Kneeling: Merle Childers, Charles Hanby, Tony St a m, Leo Sehijferle. Jack A boudara, Charles Steele. Jim Polk, Darrell Adams. Donald Christianson, August Milich, Hill Johns. Tom Young. Stand- ing, first row: Moses Clemente, Hen Snow, Lloyd Davis, Hob Raymond. Pershing Dahlstrorn, Clark Farrell, Cliff Porter, James Allnutt, George Arcand, Hob Brown, Frank Drebert, Tom Shirakawa, Roy Moungovan. Fred McAdams, Herbert Stoddard, Ter non Cook, George Clute, Augustine Rossotti, Jack Johansen, Minato Kawaguchi. Second row, standing: M.E. Martinsen, adviser, Howard Cuddeback, Ja k Eagan, Tic Hitter, Oliver Akers, Carol Smith, Larry Bridges, Hill Biederman, Peter Pell, Edwin Whitesell. Harold Gibson, Hill Harlow. Milton Lane, William Walker, AI Grandsaert, Herschel Forbes. Tern Ferguson. Richard Watkins, Wayne Thompson. Max Yerxa, James Dean. Harold Henning. Leonard Hobby, Elmer DeWitt, Clyde Rutherford. Ford Robinson, Jack Say, Edgar Eimon, Wes Claes, Glenn Michel, Robert Shinoda, Russell Stefancich, Tom Cavanaugh, Xal Blankenship. Rus- sell Cornelius. Page S5 Pa iie 86 Air Conditioning Club The air conditioning department under the supervision of Raymond P. Mason and Nor- man Sharpe has been one of the outstanding clubs on the campus this year. Composed of all men majoring in air conditioning, the club has many functions including parties, beach gatherings, and participation in inter- departmental athletics. The school year's activities began with the initiation of new members. Taking the form of a combination beach party and weiner roast, the proceedings were enjoyed by all who were present at Avila beach. Basketball and football activities scheduled with other clubs on the campus have kept the sport- minded men busy throughout the year. A basketball game played with the Poly Phase club ended in a score of 52 to 51 favoring the Poly Phase men. The final graduation dance, sponsored by this club was one of the highlights of the school year. Left in right—Front ro u:, kneeling: Al James, Mervyn Chamberlain, Cieor ge deb liar dt, Henry Kenny, Robert Blank, Thomas Woods, Don Carlson. Second row: Raymond P. Mason, ad- viser, William .Melvin, president, Phil York, Donald Conaty, Jack Held, Roy Carter, Don Potts, Arno Heying, liert Rinaldi. Third row: Bruce Broemser, Bill Himmelman, Wayne Misemer, Roy Brophy. Fourth row: Charles Knokey, Weldon Olson, Jack Gardener. Fifth row: Bob Danielson, H'ells Gibson. Jay Wormser. Sixth row: l.rs Jones. James McDonald. Ronald Wood. Seventh row: John Campbell, Bill Ward. Arthur B'lttmeyer. Page S7 Left to right—Bark row: Harry Wineroth, Henry Warren. Raymond Schwab, Kenneth Carson, Rodman Hanley, Ralph Hanks. Middle row: Raul Dougherty, adviser, Oscar Huffman, Charles Cook, Richard Rimentel, Richard Dcnnan. Front row: K. Ikeda, David Ruling, Roy Downing, F.dgar Fischer, Don Wheeler. The Crops club was organized during the present school year. Officers for the year were Ralph Hanks, president; Henry War- ren, vice-president; and Rodman Danley, sec- retary. The club promoted a special exhibit for Poly Royal. This exhibit include;! cereals and other plants grown in the commercial plant garden, materials and equipment used in the crops work and an illustrated, illumi- nated map of the Cal Poly farm showing the location of fruits and crops. Two contests during the last day of Poly Royal were con- ducted. Crops Club Page SS Composed of men who have earn- ed their letters in one of the four major sports, the Block “P” acts as a service club for campus acti ities. This year the club sponsored the Golden Glove tournament in a series of Fun Nights. Highlight of the social program was the annual trip to Arroyo Seco in the latter part of May. Officers were Wes Bridston, president; Herb Brownlee, vice-president; August Milich, secretary; Fred Lopez, treasurer; and Capt. J. ( Deuel, adviser. The Block “P” Left to right—Hack row: S. Ikeda, Fred l.oprz. Urn Snow, Bruce Ponton, William Hazard, l arry H’ineroth, William Sakunas, Leo Rogers, Jmk Anderson, Robert Danielson, Rodman Hanley. Middle row: Wes llridston, Jim Blake, Andy Bowman, Augie Milich, Sat Blank- enship. I.es I’anomini, Charles Cook, George Radnich, Glenn Arthur, I'ic Tomei, Capt. J. C. Deuel, adviser. Front row: llerh Brownlee, Fran Daugherty, Dii k Davis, Jim Solan, K. Ikeda, Jack Solan. Bob Martinez, Ken Dnstott. Vage S9 Left to right—Front row: Jack Roesch, Fran Daugherty, George Martin, Marcel DeBrish, Dick Dowdakin, Jim Blake, Gordon Moore. Wes Middlestead. Second row: Gordon Woods, .Ar- thur Wittmeyer. Jay Brazelton, Roy Carter, Jack Xilsson. Kurt Ullman, Frail Primraux, Gene Tinyard., Donald Simpson. Stanley Wnr. Carl Hates. Third row: ('Itarles Solomon. Leo Sankoff. Marvin Friis. .Indy Bowman, Lester Sc hip per, Dan Childs, Boh Livingston. Carl Miller. Hill Gallagher. Fourth row: Bob Hngner. Boh Tuttle, John Blake, George Har- nett, John Odelherg, Dalton Smith, Herman Wassner, Lester Brown, Leon Austin. Off-Campus Students For the first time an attempt was made during 1939-40 to organize students who re- side ofT the California campus. They entered a team in the interdorm basketball tourna- ment, and in the spring posed for the year- book picture. The attempt at organization was important because of the anticipated growth of California Polytechnic under its new four-year, degree-granting status. It was expected that in future years, unless large new dormitoies could be provided, lar- ger and larger numbers of students would be forced to reside away from the school. A more compact type of organization was made the goal of the future. Page 90 Cal Poly Rodeo Team Winners of Intercollegiate Rodeo at Victorville April 13, 1940 eft to right—Carl Miller, Gilmore Ross, Jim Make (shaking hands nith President McPhre), Hugh Kroupa, Gordon Moore. President MePhee, Jim Cochran, Rodney Clare. Kneeling: Pic Tnmei, Hill Gallagher. Page 1 Opposite page: Cords of 1904 framed by nr eh of .Id ministration building. Page 92 THE YEAR California Poly 30 years ay� : Fanners' Institute—forerunner of the modern Poly Royals; off to a fast start; graeeful pose of Cal Poly coeds; the latest in transportation. Page 95 Puyr % September What’s that, Mary? No date to- night (upper left) ? Going up—a September view of the air conditioning wing of the Engineering building (up- per right). And so the sophs won at the brawl (left upper center). Which one’s the steer—at the the Great Western (right up- per center). Coming out—brrr—during frosh hazing (left lower center). After the brawl was over (right lower center). Denby rubs his nose in it (lower center). Heron moves outside during rec- ord heat wave (lower right wing). Hey, Bud, where’s your pants? (bottom left). Tie ’em up, boys (bottom right). I'cge 97 October F. F. A. Feed—the annual ban- quet (top). We need higher standards (up- per left). Our flying laundry service (up- per center). A frosh has a drag (upper right). Prexy confers with Fitzgerald of S. F. State (center left). Ring around the rosy—the frosh take a bath (center right). A real horse skills class—during S. F. State invasion (lower right). And two were beautiful (upper left wing). Ponton wheels the baton (lower center). Nice, those six! (lower right). We need a little more of this (bottom left wing). S. F. S. band plays (bottom left). Move over (bottom right). November Poly on parade—before the bon- fire (top left). Frosh build up the bonfire (top right). Eick Kairr.e speaks at bonfire- rally (upper center). And up she goes in flames (cen ter left). Gads, for 20 winks—on the Da- vis excursion (center right). Mowing ’em down (lower left). Pcly gauchos (lower right). Aggiette (bottom right). Bill Caldwell and Wilbur Davis win at Great Western (right wing). Johnny and Heilman mix it up at bun Night (bottom left). Page 9S December The Friday night jam sessions (top). Giving himself up after all these years is James Merson (upper left). McPhee and his “Chopsticks”— at the Christmas banquet (up- per right). Chop chop -cafeteria workers (center left). “Gypsy Rose” Steele (lower right). Aeronautics pledges get the works at Oceano—that Paddle- Wielder Bitter looks mean (left wing). Howie must be winnnig the game- he's smiling (bottom left). Jones, Lowe, and Bradley take to wooden wings (bottom right). tape 99 January Sorry, but the cashier’s out—as usual (top). Snow what (upper left). Lowe bites the snow (upper right). Leap year conies to the campus, or Daisy Mae gets her man— at the Dog Patch Fling of the Future Farmers (center). More Lil’ Abners, Daisy Maes, and sech (lower center). Swing the bull—like eau de Co- logne (bottom left). Benny the Barnstormer—as C. A. A. flight training starts (bottom right). Skinner’s second childhood (right wing). Page 100 February Davidson turns his hack—at a February student body assem- bly (top left). What are you thinking about, Pop? Oscar Hanson (top right). The high school entertains Poly- men at a little jiving (upper center). Tip, the cow puncher (center left). Some ugly frosh (center right). Water seems strange to these Polyites (lower right). “Personality Kid” Cooper Dar- ling of Tulare” Knokey, “Man- ager” Stutsman, The Greek” Pappas. “Happy” Hawkins, and Diana (left wing). They act as if they lived here (bottom right). Cal Poly wool production in- creases (bottom left). Page J01 March Must be Sunday—they’re all dressed up top left). Bingo, goes another run for Poly as baseball season starts (top right). They can dish it out (upper right). Good thing the horse is standing still—Wally Baldwin (upper left). Hammering it out—Tom Slaton in the Ag Mechanics lab (cen- ter right). Must be McCorkle’s econ class— Henry House catches a few winks (lower center left). The midnight oil—Bill Bradley (lower left). Ain’t she sweet? (lower right). Hey, teach, let’s us go to school —the faculty present an as- sembly (right wing). They must all be Camels—Dick Pimentel (extreme left). On your marks, get set, go! (bot- tom ). Page 102 April Troubadour Pappas (top left). Load and unload (top right). Pretty Boy Davidson, the cyno- sure (upper left). Grunt and groan by Figge—at the faculty track meet (upper right). “Deacon” Schippcr—on the Glee club trip in Newport bay (up- per left center). And it still isn’t done (center left). Cal Poly’s public works admin- istration—all supervisors(cen- ter right). Bennion wins by a stomach, fol- lowed closely by Drumm and Davidson—at faculty track meet (left upper wing). Eternal triangle—Johnny, Je- anne, and Herb (lower right). Publicity ( ?) tour—at Santa Barbara State (left lower wing). Potts put one over—the Apache dance—on Ponton (bottom right). Yage 103 The 1940 Poly Royal Two pretty contest winners (up- per left). Water, water, everywhere, at the Ag Mechanics pump dis- play (upper right). Four bells and five tries, and I finally backed it in (center left). Uncle Dudley tells ’em—broad- cast of the poultry exhibit (center right). A few more cars than on page 95—but, it rained that day as usual (bottom). Opening assembly, first major gathering held in new Engi- neering auditorium, attract- ing 500 (top). Page 104 The 1940 Poly Royal What a bore! That was the hog- judging contest (top). They say it’ll fly—McKellar's new flying wing (upper). Scientific farming—at the dairy exhibit (center). Poly cows off the hoof—at the barbecue where 1600 were fed in an hour and a half (across lower center). Oh boy, I win it (bottom right). The 1940 Poly Royal And all the parts move, too— Roy Metz’s separated airplane engine (top). The staff of life—the crops de- partment exhibit (upper cen- ter). Dan Childs takes another rib- bon—at the livestock showing contest (center right). Bane of the Okies—the tractor display sponsored by the ag- ricultural mechanics depart- ment (center left). Creased lightning—the electri- cal exhibit (bottom left). Fresh air and hot air for every- one in the air conditioning laboratory (bottom right). Page 106 The 1940 Poly Royal Dots and dashes and a lot of flashes—at the electrical ex- hibit (top). Coming out of chute No. 3—at the big rodeo (upper left). Oh. gracious! Just like sitting in a rocking chair (upper right). Round-up time at I oly (center). Past, present, and future (?)— Betty Lou Aleixo, Jeanne De- fosset, Betty Kaiser at the cor- onation ball (left wing). Dentyne wins again with a part- ing smile (lower right). At the FFA convention Presi- dent McPhee shows the tents (bottom right). Page 107 Opposite page: The old swimming hole; the flying wedge football formation; the girls' basketball team of 1906. Page 108 ATHLETICS IIowie O’Danirls Football, Raskrtball Don Dr Rosa Football. Swimming Athletic Coaches, 1939-40 Page 111 Paul . Gifford Track George M. Drumrn Trnnis Cal Poly Football, 1939 The Mustangs, coached by Howie O’Dan- iels and Don De Rosa, started the season with a bang by soundly spanking the Cal Tech Engineers from Pasadena, 24-6. Travel- ing to Eureka on Sept. 20. the Mustangs suf- fered a bitter loss, 13-9, at the hands of Humboldt State when an intercepted pass early in the first quarter was run back for a touchdown. Playing an entire'y defensive game, the Pintos took a 30-0 shellacking from the Arizona State team at Tempe on Cieorge Silva Herb Brownlee Harry Wineroth Right half Right end Center Page 112 Riff Nakunas Hill Hazard George Radnich Right tackle l.eft end Center Oct. 7. Although outgained in yardage by the Ventura junior college Pirates. Poly won by a 13-0 score. Keeping a clean record of no losses on the home field, the Mustangs held San Francisco State to a scoreless tie. When the two great agricultural colleges of California. Cal Poly and Cal Aggies, met at Davis, the Aggies got the breaks and won, 28-0. To prove that the Mustangs had good reserves, the second squad defeated San Luis J. C., 27-10. When the frosh football team from the University Page IIS of San Francisco visited San Luis, the Poly- men played heads-up ball and won, 16-6. U. S. Marine reserve power spelled defeat for the Mustangs at San Diego on Nov. 17. Un- til the fourth quarter the Marines were held to a 7-7 tie, but the tired Mustangs were un- able to stop the fresh first team of the Ma- rines. The final gun left the score 20-7. The Mustangs ended the 1939 season by dropping a 13-0 game to Chico State at Chico. George Silva, who showed a consistent ground-gaining and defense skill throughout the season, was named outstanding player. Howard Sri son Left guard Joe Santos Left half Joe Stomhaugh Fullback Page 114 Fred Lopez Dick Davis AI James Left guard Right end Right guard Herb Brownlee, end, was named honorary captain, largely as a result of his breaks through the opposing line during the Univer- sity of San Francisco game. Other lettermen who recorded fine performances were Harry Wineroth, George Radnieh, Bob Martinez, A1 James, Fred Lopez, Howard Nelson, Bill Nakunas, Paul Bjurman, Bill Hazard, Bob Danielson, Lawrence Lopez, Jake Estrada. George Silva, Bob Garcia, A1 Duchi, Joe Stombaugh. and Jim Nolan. Jim Solan Full hack L'age 115 Hob Danielson Left end Paul Ujurman Left tackle Jake Estrada Left half Hob Martinez Right guard Hob Garda Quarterback AI Due hi Quarterback Varsity Football Squad Left to right—First row: Al Dm hi, John Sohrc kofj, Ed Mooneyham, A James, Ed Hess, Joe Soroka. Hill S orris, George Silva, Jake Estrada. Second row: Don l)e Rosa, coach, Ken On- stott, athletics manager. Hill A akunas, Paul Hjuiman, Harry H’ineroth, Herb Brownlee, Jirn Solan, George Radnich, Hob Danielson, Francis Hathaway. Howie O'lJaniels, coach. Hack row: Vincent Boyd, Howard Cuddeback, Hill Hazard, Hob Martinez. Howard Selson, Law- rence Lopez, Marion Puliz, Fred Lopez, Rob Heilman, manager. Page 116 Wes Bridston Forward Jack Solan Guard Harry Wineroth Guard Faye 117 Varsity Basketball, 1939-40 Playing 10 games, California Poly’s varsity basketball team in 1939-40 amassed a total of 697 points to 751 for opponents. The Mus- tangs defeated Southwestern university 39- 28, Voorhis unit 28-22 and 38-27, Santa Ma- ria J. C. 46-30 and 42-40, San Luis Obispo J. C. 48-25 and 35-34, Maricopa All-Stars 56-44, Gil Trillius Malcolm Woolcott Howard Picton Forward Center Forward and the San Luis All-Stars 46-38. The Mus- tangs lost to Placer J. C. 41-33, Chapman college 54-31 and 63-42, Broadway Clowns 25-18, Bakersfield J. C. 39-27, Maricopa All- Stars 45-35. House of David 53-49, GammiU’s of Santa Barbara 39-29, Chico State 61-27 and 43-28. Outstanding players on the Poly squad were Gil Trillius, tricky forward who sank 58 field goals and 21 free throws for a total Page IIS Left to right—Front row:Glenn Arthur, Gil Trillius, H’es Hridston, Edgar Fisher, Jack Solan. Kei Mikuriya. Hack row: Howie O'Daniels, coach, Dick Davis, Harry Wineroth, Jack Ander- son, Malcolm ffoolcott, Max Yerxa. Ken Onstott, manager. of 137 points, and Howard Picton, who amassed 112 points with 53 field goals and six free throws. Ratings of other players follow: Woolcott, 82; Bridston, G7; Wineroth, 59; Mikuriya, 40; Arthur, 39; Sanders, 30; Nolan, 27; Anderson, 26; Yerxa, 24; Davis, 21; Periera, 14; Fisher, 12; Dahlstrom, 2: Lievre, 2; Coates, 1. Varsity Basketball Team 1‘age 119 Jack Sanders Guard Dick Davis Guard Left to right—Kneeling: Jack Sanders, Amaru Verier a. Standing: Harry Wineroth, couth, Min Kit fa. Hob Martinez, Howard Picton, Pershing Uahistrom, ties Bridston, coach. Junior Varsity and Mules Basketball Left to right—Front row: Jack Peebles, Jack Hose, John Sohrakoff, Frank Jacinto, l ineent Tro- zera. Itat k row: Harry Wineroth, coach, Peter Weber, Wes Claes, Frank Fittin, Jack Lange, Wes Hridston, coach. Page 120 Laurence M Lr.ru:ha n Pole fault Boh Bogner High jump George Ballert 440 and relay Track and Field, 1940 The first annual Poly Relays were held this spring, attracting teams from Santa Barbara State, Chapman college, and San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria junior colleges. The Santa Barbara varsity had entered a team but was forced to withdraw when rain and a muddy track caused the postponement of the relays from the date in conjunction with the Poly Royal. Chapman college won the meet by Pane 121 Parke Fiedler Bruce Portion Don Skinner Sprints High hurdles Mile, two mile four points, amassing 48 points to 43 4 for Poly, 25 for Santa Barbara Frosh, 12 for San Luis, and 8 for Santa Maria. There was every indication that this event, handled by Coach Paul H. Gifford and Stu- dent Manager Bruce Ponton, would grow into a major central coast attraction during the years to come. The Polymen also took part in several other meets, losing 35V6 to 84 to Salinas J. C. in a four-way meet at Salinas, winning second in a three-way meet at Taft Page 122 Joe Santos Max Yerxa J uk Sanders Discus Javelin Shot put but nosed cut by Taft J. C., winning a three- way meet against Santa Barbara frosh and Santa Maria J. C. with 79! points, and win- ning a three-way meet against Santa Maria and Ventura J. C s. I.eft to right—Kneeling: Mills Hale, Rod Donley, H'ally Haldwin, manager. Jack Lange, Joe Santos. Second row: Paul II. Gifford, coach, Leonard Lnduca, Tony Gomez, Lawrence Me- Lanahan, Arthur Beaulieu, Howard Graham, Jack Gardener, l)nn DeRosa, coach. Hack row: Don Skinner, Jim Hell, Herb Brownlee, Hob Bogner, Jack Sanders. Page 123 Baseball, 1940 The California Polytechnic baseball team came through their tough schedule in 1940 with a record of five wins and six losses. The Mustangs were a tough team to beat when they were right, as it was shown against the Santa Barbara State varsity. The Gau- chos were able to take the Poly team twice, winning the first game by a score of five to three. But next time they met Santa Bar- Seiren Iked a S tori stop Andy ton-man Pitcher Les Vanoncini Catcher Amaro Periero Third hose Page 124 Chester liontu Augie Milich Glenn Arthur Third base Pitcher Left field bara was again victorious in a game that should have been Poly’s by a score of 6-5 in 10 innings. Capt. J. C. Deuel was pleased with the showing of his team, especially the work of Glenn Arthur and Seirin Ikeda in the field. Les Vanoncini led the team batting average with .466. Results of games follow: Salinas 5, Poly 4: Santa Maria 1, Poly 8; Laverne 3. Poly 16: Pomona 6, Poly 3; Santa Barbara 5, Poly 3: left to right—Front row: Mike l.ibonati, manager, Andy Bowman, Amaro Periera, Joe Soroka, K. Ikeda, Glenn Arthur, Augie Milich. Back row: Fred Bradley, assistant coach, S. Ikeda. Dick Pimentel, John O’Brien, Arnold Zumwalt, l.es I'anoncini, Chester Bonta, Frank Jacinto. Capt. J. C. Deuel, coach. Page 125 f.eft to right—Front row: Donald Thorndyke, Dick Pimentel, Min Nilta, Albert Diehl, Maynard Carlson. Hack row: Howard Picton, Ralph Hanks, Don Crawford. Charles Trigg, Mike Lihonati, manager. Santa Maria 1. Poly 9; Bakersfield 1, Poly 7; Taft 1, Poly 7; Santa Barbara 6, Poly 5; Taft 6, Poly 3; Bakersfield 7, Poly 6. .Junior Varsity Baseball Team Varsity Swimming, 1939-40 Left to right—Kneeling: Don Dr Rosa, coach. Front rots: llovsanl Cave, Torn Shirakava, Kart Ullman, H'illiarn Ward. John Seaton. Hack row: George Mishey. Stanley Jessen, Hob Dalton, Chester Cash, Jay H'ormser, John Chapman. Page 127 Highlight of the swimming sea- son at Cal Poly came on April 19 when San Francisco State college sent clown the first full-fledged college swimming team ever to take part in the Poly natatorium. Two outstanding San Francisco girl divers, Patsy Robinson and Leota Woodmansee, shown at the left, accompanied the team and presented several exhibition dives. Miss Robinson was a student at San Francisco State, and Miss Woodmansee held the northern California women’s senior diving championship. Highlights of the Swimming Season Events at the meet included five diving features, springs, medley races, and other competition. Cal Poly’s team lost the contest, but several Poly swimmers and divers turned in good performances. Tom Shirakawa, diver shown at right, showed up well in compari- son to the experts. Swimming forms the nucleus of a minor sports program to be de- veloped in future years at Poly. Ranking next in interest is the tennis team, coached by George M. Drumm, which met teams from nearby colleges and junior colleges, and the fencing team, coached by Dr. W. E. Bowls. Both sports will grow along with increased interest, according to forecasts. Vaqe 129 Oppositi’ page: Uncle Charlie Voorhis anil President Julian .1. McPhce reminisce in the shade of a tree. Page ISO AT SAN DIMAS Vernon II. Meacham, in Charge of Vo or his Unit. Yoorhis Unit Shows Steady Growth The Voorhis unit has enjoyed a very sub- stantial, healthy growth during the past year. This has undoubtedly been due to the growing interest among the students in the high schools of the southern region in the fields of instruction offered. Another factor of considerable importance in this past de- velopment has been the success of those men who have graduated. Beauty of the campus and fine student spirit are of great value in lending a home- like and pleasing atmosphere to the Unit. With additional effort being put forth to add to and improve the landscaping about the campus, the addition of propagation facilities and improvement of dormitories, the Voorhis unit should be a campus which lends itself to study and living comfort to a high degree. Addition of a fourth year to the California Polytechnic course of study will add materi- ally to the worthwhileness of the instruction. Students of the future will benefit in many ways from this change. Page 1SS Faculty, 1939-40 Top rotv: Reginald .Miller Ornamental Horticulture, English Vernon Meacham Surveying, Mathematics, Athletics Second ron-: W. E. Court Agricultural Inspection, Poly Vue Dwight Thompson Truck Crops, English, Publications Third roiv: Robert Balch Agricultural Mechanics, Plant Maintenance Stanton Gray Deciduous Fruits Holton:: Howard H. Hawkins Citrus, Fruit Production, Store Adviser Page i$4 Associated Student Officers 1939-40 Don Ferrell, President Joe Hay lie e-President Jack I tel fend Set ret ary Don Adams Yell l.eader Ed Yarbrough Athletic Manager Page 135 .eft to right—Back row: Dwight Thompson, Charles Graham, Don W eedmark, Hol Mills. Joe Hay, Vernon Meaeharn. Front row: Don Ferrell, Hob Alley, Jack I elfend. Norman Burhans, Allen Baker, and Charles Morse. The Studnt Affairs Council One of the most active committees of the student body on the campus is the student affairs committee. Composed of representa- tives from each dormitory, this committee’s duties consist of drawing up the annual stu- dent body budget, nomination of student body officers, and submitting suggestions for school regulations to the faculty. Amend- ments to the school constitution are drawn up, and all expenditures from the student body funds must pass this body before any appropriations to student activities can be made. They meet several times a year with faculty members and make any suggestions that they feel would benefit the school and the students. Page 136 Cafeteria-Dormitory Committee The underlying purpose of the cafe-dorm committee is to make recom- mendations to the dining hall and dormitory division. Many problems have been solved by this well-organized group. Through their efforts, a new tray counter has been installed, facilitating the meal service. Meal hours have been changed to suit the needs of students. As for the dormitories, rules have been set up to make life pleasant and homey. Regulations govern the cleaning of rooms, visitors, and the turning ofT of radios and were satis- factorily enforced by the students of each dormitory. The committee con- sists of one representative frcm each dormitory and an officer of the stu- dent council. Left to right—Hark row: Cliff Talley, liill Alexander, John Carrity, Joe Hay. Front row: Don H'. Adams, Cecil Hanson, Ray Peterson. Page 137 I eft to right—Dan H'nng (write ups), Eugene Hayes (sports), Ted Middleton (photography), Don H’. Adams (assistant editor), Jack I.essinger (editor). Like an annual plant which has but one bloom in its lifetime, the El Rodeo staff similarly prepares for only one event. Here in this book is the product of all its activity. It has endeavored to present life on the campus in an informal and true- to-life sytle, and also to keep this section of the book uniform with the rest of the annual. Jack Lessinger is the editor, with Don W. Adams, assistant editor. Dan Wong, Ted Middleton, photography, Pat Elliot and Eugene Hayes on the staff. Dwight C. Thompson is adviser. El Rodeo Staff— Voorhis Unit Page US The Bronc’s Cheer This year marked the beginning of one of the most important activities on the Voorhis unit campus—the school paper. With no precedents to fol- low, those coming together for the first time to discuss methods of proce- dure held their breath and hoped they were setting proper examples for future staffs. They chose the punning name, the Krone’s Cheer. The group declared at the outset that its immediate aim was the bring- ing about of greater interest in school activities by giving as complete a news coverage as possible. Jack Lessinger is the editor, Douglas Tomlinson, assistant editor, Jack Helfend, sports editor, and Dwight Thompson, the adviser. eft to right—Hack row: Jack H elf end. Arnold Crawford. Huh Mills. Doug Tomlinson, Ted Middleton. Front row: Jack Lessinger. Sor man Hurharts. Cecil Hanson, Eugene Hayes. Page 1J9 Sunset Dormitory During the winter quarter one outstanding event was the dance put on by Sunset dormitory. Contributing to its success was the cooperation given by all members of the group. It was one for all and all for one when the group did its work of scenery-making, arranging for an orchestra, and other necessary jobs. Other distinctions won by the men were the inter- dorm football and basketball championships. Officers are William Hayward, president, Roland Bridston, vice-president, and Ray Peterson, secretary and treasurer. J.fjt to right—-Hack ray;: Ray Peterson, Ferris Floyd, Richard Davis, Ted Middleton, Eugene Schultz, Charles Shaw, Stan Johnson. Ed Schwander. Front row: Art Tansky, Hob Alley, Wilbur Souza, Art Linse, Hob Jochimscn, Kenny Carter. Page 1J0 Left Io rif it—Back roiv: Clarence Baits ha, John Garrity, Charles Morse, llill DcHerard. Ray Xordell, Jack Lowry, Sarn Takahashi, (Jrval Vaughan. Front row: JuJ Holden, llal Picket, Jack Lessinger, Dale Kelson, Howard Haddotk, Did McCrea, Dan Wong. “We’ll never forget the fun we had at Rose,” is probably the opinion of its every member. While the rest of the dorms have fun too, their brands perhaps do not have that same oil-well-gusher-pressure developed by Rose men. When Rose decides that it has studied long and hard enough for one evening, it has a full bag of practical jokes to select from—and does. An- other feature of Rose is the “barbell studio” in the back room. Howard Haddock is president of the dorm. Jack Lowry is vice-president, and Dan Wong, treasurer. Rose Dormitory Page 141 Left to right—Buck row: Ray Tanner, Daiid Seward, Tat Elliot, Bill Alexander, Kenneth L lard, Lawrence Rossi. Front row; George Stone. Gail Barger, Joel Matt'.n, Ted King, Tens! Brusseau, Allen Baker. Uncle Charlie’s Cottage is situated in such a way that a complete view of a great deal of the San Dimas area is possible from the dormitory win- dows. Evidence of residents’ swimming skill was displayed at the meet on the day of Poly Vue, when Baker, Rossi, Alexander and other members of the dormitory received first place awards in their events. Uncle Charlie’s has the smallest membership of any cottage of its size on the campus, but its members have taken an active part in student and special committee activities. Pat Elliot is president, Paul Brusseau, vice- president and Alan Baker, secretary-treasurer. 142 Uncle Charlie’s Cottage The Pent-House Located immediately above the administrative offices, the Pent House men have practically only to slide down their back bannisters in order to get to classes. Although not turning cut to be champions in basketball. Pent House came cut a close second in that event. The Pent House spon- sored a very successful student stag. A large number living in this dorm work in the school cafeteria. Neil Clarke is president. Joe Bay, vice-presi- dent. and Don W. Adams, secretary-treasurer. Left to right—Hack row: Mickey O' Donnell, John Bridgeland, Boh Mills, Xeil Clark, Joe Hay. Front row: Rrnny Costa, F.d Lamar, Joe Maloof, Don IV. Adams. Page 143 I.eft to right—Hack row: Haskell Hanes, Charles Graham, Carl Yonge, liill Whitaker, Doug Tomlinson, Hob Persons. Front row: Dun Terrell, Jiro Kai {Queenie), : Yarbrough, Louis Hour Jet. Aunell has many things to boast of. { First, there’s Queenie, mascot dog, who gave birth to six pups on St. Patrick's day. Another Aunell achievement challenging that, was the main- taining of the highest grade point average cf any dorm on the campus for the winter quarter. Many of Poly’s distinguished men live at Aunell. For instance, there’s Carleton Yonge, Poly Vue general superintendent, and Don Adams, assist- ant superintendent, Cecil Graham, Jr., president of the upperclassmen, and Don Ferrell, former student body president. Hack Hanes is president of the dorm, Jiro Kai is vice-president, and Bill Whitaker, secretary. Aunell Hall Page 144 Smith Cottage Easily winning the distinction of being the most active dorm on the cam- pus, Smith has initiated many different enterprises. Two of the dorm’s most important ideas are the “fraternity plan” and its system of distributing the janitor work of the house among the men, putting the money for this in their treasury. During the first quarter, plans were drawn up for charter and member- ship plaques. In its steady development, the “frat,” which is really a social organization, not a formal group, gave out fraternity pins. A pledge routine was provided for and a scholarship key was awarded. In addition, Smith was highest in scholarship for the first quarter. Cliff Talley is president. I.eft to right—Back roiv: Robert Roth, Hugh McCaskill, Tom Plumb, 7 albert Hayes, Jirn Koeh- ter, C. F. Castillo, James Abeloe. Front rove: Jack H elf end. Cliff Talley. Norman Hurhans, Eugene Hayes, Arnold Cramford, John .Marlines, Hud Robbins. Page 145 Left to right—third row: M if key O'Donnell, Ferris Floyd, Rrnny Costa. Second row: l oward Haddock, Mr. Miller, Hill DrHerard. First row: Joel Martin, Ray Peterson. Allen Raker. Landscaping Club Although only recently established and initiated as part of our extra- curricular activity, the Landscaping club has accomplished a great deal. The club has set a few goals which it is endeavoring to reach. During Poly Vue the club put up an excellent exhibit and sold plants to raise money for new plants and equipments to beautify the school campus. The members of the club are H. Haddock, president; J. Garrity, vice- president; R. Peterson, secretary; F. Ferris, treasurer. R. E. Miller is adviser. Glee Club Officers Page 146 1910 Poly Vue Officers Carl Yonge, Genera! Superintendent Don Adams Doug Tomlinson James Abeloe ■■i left to right: Don Ferrell. Douglas Tomlinson. Mr, W. F. Court, Carl Yonge, Arnold Cram lord, Don R. Adams. Cliff Talley, James Abeloe, Jack 11 el fend. Page HI i ft At the Poly Vue IJp a tree—showing: the fine art of citriculture (top left). No hugs today, mister—the en- trance to Poly Vue (upper right). Campus of the skies (upper left) Orva Dorv Vaughan and his little sign (upper right). Curly locks (center left). Oh, what profile (center). Blow hard pot washer (center right). Omelets in the raw (lower left). Bug stiffs (lower right). Let’s forget about it (bottom right). Fly catcher (extreme lower right). So what? (bottom right). Puss in boots (right wing). Pagr 148 'age 149 At the Poly Vue Mcacham abdicates; long live the queen (top). The agricultural inspection ex- hibit (upper left). Up a tree -the poultry depart- ment display from San Luis (upper right). Hey, get out of the picture (cen- ter left). Here I am, you lucky people (center). Coke-kay (center right). Our Deere little tractor and Frank (papa) Livingston (lower left). (Jiving San Dimas the bird (lower right). Must be Los Angeles city limits (upper left wing). They’re pul-lenty good at San Luis (bottom left). Air conditioning and electrical displays (bottom right). San Dimas Basketball Basketball received the complete support of the school as demonstrated by a tournout of one-fourth of the student body. With only a few returning lettermen, but with a lot of promising material Coach Glen Tovani turned out a team which the school can be justly proud. The squad was handicap- ped by lack of practice due to no gym on the campus, having to travel four miles to use a high school court two or three times weekly. Cal Poly is not represented in any league but plenty of games were sche- duled with junior colleges and college frosh teams. Games were played with the Poly Varsity of S. L. ()., Whittier College frosh, La Verne frosh, Glen- dora Athletic club, Citrus J. C., Pomona J. C., Santa Maria J. C. and several town teams. Whitaker K'tssi Aheloe Page 150 The team was fast which made up for its lack in height. As for individual members, Neil Clark center and forward, and the other forward spot was “Rol” Bridston, high scorer in early games. Bill Alexander, tallest man on the team, was a good defensive player and hard to stop under the basket. Forward and center. Bill Whitaker came through in the pinches. At guard Lawrence Rossi, Bill Hayward and Jim Abeloe smothered opposing offen- ses. Warren McPherson, Charles Shaw, Arnold Crawford, Arnold Solesbee, Stanley Johnson, and Norman Burhans comprised the rest of the squad. Left to right—Hack row: Abeloe, Whitaker, Hayward, Bridston, Alexander, Clark, Rossi. Ha lisha. Front row: Coach Tovani, Managers Adams and Yarbrough. Rage 151 San Dimas Baseball The junior Mustangs opened the season with only three returning veter- ans. but about fifteen new members turned out, making a sizeable squad. The team opened its initial game with Pomona college. Inexperience and lack of confidence resulted in a victory for Pomona. At Pomona J. C. the hard hitting Mustangs tied the Pomona Junior col- lege team with a score of 10-10. Leading the Poly batters was Ray Nordell, former captain of the Modesto J. C. On April 6th, the team again had a victorious day at the bat, downing the Cal Tech Varsity 8-6. Other schools played included U. C. L. A. frosh, Claremont high school. Citrus J. C. and the La Verne frosh. Yarbrough 11 oldrn Rossi Rage 152 Nor del! Vaughn Gray As for the individual players concerned, it would be well to make a few statements regarding each. Cecil Hanson has been the main stay of this year’s mound staff. He has improved considerably and looked particularly well against the Cal Tech squad. Ed Yarbrough, last year’s catcher, is holding down the same position and has shown improvement. Ed is also a fair hitter. l.eft to right—Hack row: Coach M ear ham, Clark, Nordell, Vaughn, Ah dor. Adams. Front row: Rossi, Gray, Yarbrough, Hanson. Holden, Wong. Page 153 Neil Clark, first baseman, is the third letterman back this year. Neil is one of the best all around players on the squad, plays his position in fine shape, and is a very dangerous hitter when hits are needed. Of the new men. Ray Nordell a transfer from Modesto J. C. has probably had the most experience. He is the balance wheel in infield and the strong- est hitter on the squad. Jud Holden at second, Tommy at third, complete the infield. These two players are improving rapidly and are fair hitters. The outfield is patroled by Larry Rossi, Danny Wong. Jimmy Abeloe and Orval Vaughn. These boys have all been playing fine defensive ball and their hitting strength improved as the season progressed. If tins on Abeloe Clark Page 15f Left to right—Third roiv: Gro Grainger, (.'eril Hanson. Francis Boone, Leo Huffman. Second row: Don Weedrnark, Ray Paulson, Harry Michel. Louis Graham. II. Bennett. Ed Boett- cher. First row: Tommy Gray. Ralph Lichty, Jack Kingston. Bill Summers. J. White. Bill Lounsbury. Off Campus Students and 1940 Graduates Avon B. Carlson J. Harry Michel Agricultural Inspection; Agricultural Inspection; Arlington Fillmore Page 155 Page 156 Life at San Dimas Scatterbrains and station wagon (top left). Jack (Rubinoff) Lessinger (top right). Don’t wrinkle my tux, fellows at the brawl (upper left). The three bares (upper right). Just arrived for that big week- end—the Glee club from San Luis Obispo (center right). “Any mower” grass, asks Yar- brough (left center). The mermen (lower left). Penthouse No. 2—while har- vesting walnuts (right wing). All balled up (bottom left). One of the “snap” courses (bot- tom right). Life at San Dimas On the scent of the cent—Book- keeper Tovani (top). Four Knights and the Queen (upper left). Let us trim ’em—the lettuce trimming crew at Imperial Valley (upper right). A misstep and squash! (center left). Hey, you got two desserts there —Ticket Puncher Clark (cen- ter right). Dead-end Borger gets his exer- cise (left wing). Put up your dukes (lower center right). The Sunkist kids—the citrus marketing class (bottom left) Switch to Edgeworth and smoke inside (bottom right). Page 57 Life at San Dimas Crunch, crunch, burp, burp— Danny Wong munches his cel- ery (top). Jumping: jive, 1919 model (up- per left). Must lx Meacham lecturing: “Sleepy” Joe Ferris (upper right). Into the deep—“Big Boy” Schwanders takes his daily dip (bottom left). Big Shots meet (upper right wing). Watch the Fords go by—Hack “Speed” Haines (lower right wing). Collecting parachutes—“Wong Adams (bottom right). Life at San Dimas Bill (Joe Penner) Hayward (up- per left). Quite a mouthful—the first shovel on the All-American canal (lower right). Dimas demon hashers—the kitchen crew (bottom). Big shots of Uncle Charlie’s (top). Straddling the fence—hazing time at Voorhis (upper right) Five of an Aunell kind (center left). CLARENCE BROWN Your Credit Jeweler Phone 1312 Phone 707 862 Higuera St. 2 STORES 121 So. Broadway San Luis Obispo Santa Maria EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHY GAINSBOROUGH STUDIO Official Photographer for the 1940 El Rodeo 862 Higuera St. Phone 1541 Young Louis, secretary Cal Poly Alumni Association, sends greetings from his gold dragon (Next to Obispo Theater) Lunch — Dinners — Ice Cream — Milk Shakes SAVE WITH SAFETY MADDALENA SERVICE General Tires—Guild Tire Recapping—Dynamic Wheel Balancing Brake Service 1001 Higuera St. SAN LUIS OBISPO Phone 70 CALIFORNIA POLY WE’RE PASSING THIS TO YOU! The “Buy-word” for Lumber. Building Materials, Quality Feeds and Mashes—AND SERVICE is— “PACIFIC COAST” Don’t lorget it! The name has stood the test for over half a century. Ask your Dad, he knows! Everything to Build Anything Pacific Coast cca Lumber THE WHITE HOUSE The Home of Quality Groceries, Fruits, Bakery Goods, Household Hardware, Fresh Frozen Fruits, Fish, and Vegetables Phones 52 and 53, Meat Market 62 San Luis Obispo Compliments to the El Rodeo Staff WICKENDEN’S Phone 1511 837 Monterey Page 161 i------------------------------------------------------------ 7 J Telephone 108S Kes. Phone 895 DR. W. H. BRAZIL DENTIST I (San Luis Obispo 1041 Chorro St. Police Commissioner) San Luis Obispo COMPLIMENTS OF DRS. J. B. V. BUTLER and W. D. BUTLER DR. BEN F. LOVEALL DENTIST Telephone 880 774 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo Evenings by Appointment DR. L. W. CAMPBELL DENTIST Phone 1601 Norton Bldg. San Luis Obispo 771 Higuera St. Mary Young, the reason why the infor- mation counter is always crowded in the main office. JONES TRANSPORTATION SERVICE COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT Ph. 1173 Ph. 1958 406 Higuera St. Broad and Marsh MISSION TAXI PHONE No. 2 Day and Night Chester Haywood, Prop. 987 Monterey St. Next to Obispo Theater San Luis Obispo Union Hardware and Plumbing Co. Phone 13 ] The Recollection of Quality Phone 161 j { 725 Remains Long After the Price mg ... ' 0 Is Forgotten _ , „ Higuera St. Garden St. j SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA ----------------------------------------------------------------- Page 162 MARSHALL JEWELRY STORE “Since 1889” 778 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo Correct Lighting Safeguards Eyesight Adequate lighting great- ly reduces eyestrain BETTER LIGHT FOR BETTER SIGHT San Joaquin Power Division Pacific Gas and Electric Company THE REI) WHITE STORE A. SAUER CO. SAN LUIS BAKERY—GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS Phone 27 848 and 850 Monterey Street F. J. Bareellos PHONE 311 UNITED CIGAR STORE Soft Drinks, Cigars, and Candy W. H. Cook 897 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo COMPLIMENTS OF SAM’S Best Hamburgers in Town 1057 Monterey St.—“Where All Students Meet —Next to Chevrolet Garage DANIELS AND BOVEE 998 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo Radios — Electric Appliances — Refrigerators Sales and Service COMPLIMENTS OF ANDERSON HOTEL Modern and Fireproof -----Home of Poly Visitors-- 163 —4 TO POLY May your success of 1939-40 always be with you T. SEBASTIAN’S SANTA ROSA MARKET Santa Rosa at Mill Phone 326 GOOLD’S GARDENS Corsages and Bouquets We Telegraph Flowers Anywhere 1512 Mill St. Phone 1733 These “girls” couldn’t con- trol Wells Gib- son, but the “ceegar” did. Alpha Gamma Epsilon pres- ented the pro- gram at the pre-Poly Royal assembly. ECONOMY DRUG CO. CUT RATE DRUGS 770 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo UNIVERSAL AUTO PARTS CO. Quality Service Parts for All Cars, Trucks and Tractors 969 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo 200 West Main Street, Santa Maria Lyle F. Carpenter Meri F. Carpenfer SAN LUIS FURNITURE CO. 855 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo Member National Restaurant Assn. Established 1911 BLUE BELL COFFEE SHOPS Clair M. Butts, Owner “Floor Show Every Night” Monterey Placerville San Luis Obispo Page 16-f HOLT BROS. Complete Tractor Repair Work Only Genuine Factory Parts Used Track Pins and Bushings Serviced at Your Ranch i — “Caterpillar” — John Deere — Killefer Distributor for San Luis Obispo-Santa Barbara Counties Paso Robles—Santa Maria—Lompoc—Goleta SHOP AND SAVE AT P E N N E Y’S San Luis Obispo’s Bargain Center “Corky” and his on- ions formed a skit dur- ing the faculty assem- bly program. Maybe that’s why Betty Swa- dener keeps her dis- tance. The scene is a daily one in McCor- kle’s office. COMPLIMENTS OF JUILLARD COCKCROFT CORPN. —and— Best Wishes for Poly’s Growth and Progress GREEN BROS. ICNCWN FOR GOOD CLOTHING 871 MONTEREY ST. SAN LUIS OBISPO The Best in Stock and Poultry Feeds will always be found at E. C. LOOMIS SON Grains, Seeds, Feeds, Fertilizers, Insecticide. Also Custom Grain Milling; San Luis Obispo Arroyo Grande Cadet teachers, left to right—J. Reldon Dunlap, Robert Glim, Karl Englund, Dan Lawson, Dean Kel- ler, Kenneth Dweller. Bruce Jensen, Leon- ard Gullarda, Cornel- ius Friedrichsen. SHELL SERVICE STATION Corner Monterey and Santa Rosa St. Shellubrication—Goodyear Tires—Hobbs Batteries Phone 1030 Manager, E. J. Anderson DRINK COCA-COLA Delicious and Refreshing COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. San Luis Obispo Santa Maria International Trucks Fruhauf Trailers ROUTZAHN MOTOR CO. 1330 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo Phone 1470 ROYAL Portable Typewriter with MAGIC MAR- GIN, TOUCH CONTROL, Fast Action $34.50 pj Terms 75c week and up JOHNNY NELSON 1044 Chorro Street San Luis Obispo, Calif. Page 166 We Appreciate Your Patronage AUSTIN’S Homemade Candies and Ice Cream We Also Serve Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 868 Monterey St. Phone 86 CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES To the Graduating Class of 1940 MONTGOMERY WARD CO. San Luis Obispo HOTEL ANDREWS Quiet and Homelike Corner Osos and Palm St. Mrs. J. S. Kellogg, Mgr. Greetings to the California Polytechnic Student Body SOUTHERN PACIFIC MILLING CO. “Since 1885” Lumber, Millwork, Building Materials and Building Specialties San Luis Obispo EVANS BROKERAGE CO. REAL ESTATE Specializing in Ranch Properties 118 Chorro St. Phone 68 Practicing up on the old corncobs are three Heronites, Whitey Lid son. Bob Costello and Lester McCray. Then they appeared at FFA Dog Patch Fling. BAY’S MARKET Complete Quality Market “HONEST VALUES” Santa Maria Page 167 San Luis Obispo I—i— May we extend our best wishes and hearty congratulations to the GRADS OF CAL POLY Sears, Roebuck Co. 879 Higuera Street San Luis Obispo “Quality—You Can Taste” SNO-WHITE CREAMERY —Where They All Meet— 888 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo CHEVROLET’S FIRST AGAIN First in Sales. First in Performance. First in Features. First in Value ! J. J. DUNNE I 10.39 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo For the Best Products Ask for Dairy Products from the HARMONY VALLEY CREAMERY ASSOCIATION For the Best Prices Join the Cooperative Movement H. E. Cox 0. A. Nilsson COMPLIMENTS OF C. H. REED CO. PAINTS — HARDWARE — GLASS Phone 41 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo, California ----------------------------------------------------------- Page IAS r—• Ford V 8 — Mercury — Lincoln Zephyr E. H. “DEKE” THRESH Your Ford Dealer R. C. Hoyt Inc. Santa Rosa and Monterey Sts. Phone 102 San Luis Obispo Special Sunday Dinner Lunch 50c Table D’Hote Dinners A La Carte Service Club Breakfasts 1020 MORRO ST. PAUL feiKdrS run StA £ub Obopa City French Cusine Bar and Cocktail Lounge Dancing Every Evening SAX LUIS OBISPO, CAL. Freshmen looked plenty dirty after spending a night in guarding b o nfire. Front row, Bill Nor- ington,Bob Madison, Bob West. Second. Jack Peebles, Jack Rose,Jim McDonald. Third, Bill Cooper. Top. Don Seeberg, Vincent Trozera. TITLE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY ---Founded 1893- A. S. Mobley, Mgr. 777 Higuera St., Telephone 321 San Luis Obispo COMPLIMENTS OF ASTON PHOTO SHOP 733 Higuera Street Phone 251 ANDERSON HARPER SHOP Anderson Hotel Bldg. Phone 1216 ANDERSON SHOE SHINE PARLOR 1012 Morro St. STANDARD AUTO PARTS ---and-- PAINT STORE Automotive Parts and Equipment — Sherwin Williams Paint 1085 Higuera St. Phone 1200 Page 169 COMPLIMENTS OF WILSON’S FLOWER SHOP Member F. T. D. 1110 Garden St. Day or Night Phone 1622 Don Sande and Wally Baldwin have spent plenty of time in that basement mimeograph and mailing room, but this time the cam- era caught them in a period of inactiv- ity. BEST WISHES, MUSTANGS | SAN LUIS MILL AND LUMBER CO. Your local Lumber and Milhvork Dealer Phone 624 Congratulations, Poly, for becoming a Degree-Granting College SMITH FRUIT COMPANY Wholesale Distributors—Fruits and Produce 1121 Higuera St.-Phone 1381----San Luis Obispo QUALITY SERVICE STRONGS CLEANING WORKS H. M. Friesen, Prop. 659 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo Phone 1602 401 High St. CHAS. SIGSBEE San Luis Obispo, Calif. AUTO FOOD DISTRIBUTOR SANDERCOCK TRANSFER CO. “Everything in the Hauling Line” Stock Specialty—Local and Long Distance Phone 19 San Luis Obispo Page 170 779 Higuera St. COMPLETE CLOTHIERS GENARDINPS MEN’S WEAR Between the Banks Phone 1362 “JERRY” J ERR AM JEWELER The House of Tine Diamonds COMPLIMENTS OF STEVE ZEGAR Coffee Shop -- Garage Taxi Service Phones 100 or 10-J San Luis Obispo SAN LUIS FEED CO. R. F. Hubbard and W. S. Fairbanks Poultry and Stock Foods Phone 655 305 Hipuera St. C. J. BOND MEET ME AT THE B. J. HALEY STAG BILLIARD PARLOR Cigars, Tobaccos, Candies, Magazines, Soft Drinks, Etc. 956 Monterey St., San Luis Obispo There’s no news about the European war in the issue of the Polytechnic Califor- nian that Harold Davidson is reading while George Couper looks on with a pocket-full of pencils. May- be Davidson is looking for his name in that column of Brophy’s “Sweepin’s.” In the Price Range of Ford, Plymouth, and Chevrolet THE NEW STUDEBAKER CHAMPION At C. A. Maino-San Luis Obispo i —————----------------------------- Page 171 Schulze Bnotfuyuv §J The Clothiers 782 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, Calif. Phone 364-J i COMPANY, L T I� . ! : i ♦ : THE NATIONAL DOLLAR STORES, Ltd. 732-36 Higuera St., San Luis Obispo Sittin’ on the 01’ Top Rail at Great Western Livestock Show are Roy Lantz Jim Blake and Jack Roesch. Poly stud- ents copped a ma- jority of the prizes at the show. i --------------: DODGE AND PLYMOUTH—DODGE TRUCKS BOOTH BROTHERS San Luis Obispo —Since 1916— Paso Robles Van Wormer Rodrigues, Inc. MANUFACTURING JEWELERS Engravers and Stationers 126 Post Street, San Francisco—EXbrook 5886 i Page 172 L. F. Richardson R. F. RICHARDSON CO. “The Chapel of the Chimes” San Luis Obispo ,r 'WVHAT«0« “REST ASSURED” HOTEL WINEMAN A. J. Binder, Manager San Luis Obispo’s Newest Hotel 1009 Monterey St. San Luis Obispo McKellar-Martinsen-Metz form the triumvirate of the Aeronautics department faculty. Fresh Fish and Shellfish—Wholesale, Retail SAN LUIS FISH COMPANY Free Delivery 680 Higuera Street Phone 136 San Luis Obispo PEERLESS BAKERY Musical Instruments--Records---Sheet Music BROWN’S MUSIC STORE 1126 Broad Street San Luis Obispo COZY BARBER SHOP Your Patronage Appreciated 980 Monterey St. Buck and Machado ■----------------------------------------------------- COMMERCIAL PRINTERS PREUSS PRESS Office Forms, Business and Society Stationery, Booklets 981 Osos St., Telephone 1176 Page 173 -• H. V. Joyaux Phone 88 PEP CREAMERY FOR Jumbo Hamburgers — Glutton Milk Shakes San Luis Obispo E. E. LONG PIANO CO. R. R. Long E. A. Van Vechten THE BEST IN MUSIC SINCE 1911 May Your Success Always be Great VIGNEAU’S JEWELRY 867 Monterey St. Phone 593 San Luis Obispo Modern Homes Use GAS for the FOUR BIG JOBS Refrigeration — Cooking — Water Heating — House Heating SANTA MARIA GAS COMPANY Auto Trimming—Glass, Body and Fender Work—Auto Painting Furniture Refinishing—Top Work HACKETT’S BODY SHOP F. A. Cline, Prop. 640 Marsh Street Phone 422 San Luis Obispo H. D. BECKER Complete Line of DAIRY AND CHICKEN FEED Albers Feeds a Specialty Phone 587 Adjoining Poly Campus San Luis Obispo Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Tierney BLACKSTONE HOTEL Rates SI.50 up Free Garage Opposite Old Mission San Luis Obispo r ----Progressing with Poly-- SANLO MEAT CO. Wholesale Jobbers Hotel and Restaurant Provisioned Phone 482 840 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo Gasolines — Diesel Fuel — Stove Oils — Lubricating Oils and Greases NORWALK Distributor, J. B. Dewar Paso Robles San Luis Obispo Santa Maria GLASER BROS. Your Distributors For CANDIES — PIPES — TOBACCOS — CIGARS Phone 1600 735 Marsh St. San Luis Obispo The Voorhis Unit cafe-dorm committee in action. Once Again “MOLLOY-MADE Quality and Workmanship” Scores as the 1040 EL RODEO Is Cased in a MOLLOY-MADE Cover from THE DAVID J. MOLLOY PLANT 2857 North Western Avenue Chicago, Illinois