Lowell Technological Institute - Pickout Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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February T he month began with bad news about one of Textile’s best loved pro- fessors. Dr. Louis Olney, former head of the Chemistry and Dyeing Department here at L.T.I., and his wife were both killed in an auto accident. We deeply regretted their untimely deaths. The fraternities outdid themselves this year in their treatment of the pledges. For weeks the initiates walked around Valentine dance Da boys!! [ 26 ]

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On January ' •29, 1949, Textile was shocked to hear of the death of its Presi- dent Emeritus, Charles 11. Eanies. Presi- dent Eamcs was dearly beloved to all at ' Textile, and his passing was mourned by everyone. The Seniors went to the dogs, or rather, the poor dogs of the Seniors went, after their Senior Class Dance at the Hotel Marlborough. The “Textile Tooters” supplied the music, and although not many people attended, tine to the poor weather conditions, a good time was en- joyed by those present. Frequent steps in the direction of prog- ress continued to occur at Textile as was evidenced by the installation of a new school-wide humidification system for the textile labs. A new book on lace manufacture was authored by the Design Department, and a display of costly fabrics by that organ- ization added to its fame. Textile’s baskcteers went thumping along their rocky road with victories and defeats pretty well mixed. Support from the loyal rooters was strong, and interest throughout the school was high. So, as we went on to another semester, everyone looked eagerly ahead to see what delights the future might hold in store. Out came the groundhogs. [ 25 ]

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with flashy bow ties, weird assortments of clothing, pails (We could never quite make out if these were to be used for sit- ting in, standing oil, or covering one’s face while sleeping in class.), and band- aids. Mr. Stearns had a special section of the English class marked off for those who wished to sleep peacefully for 45 minutes. But it was worth it, huh guys!? Wait til next year. . . . Dramatic talents were unleashed in the realms of Southwick Hall, when the Tex- tile Players began their rehearsals of “John Loves Mary’’. The haughty order of “I ' ll thank you to put your pants on young man!” caused many a stray student to come running into the Hall, only to find that John Shaughnessv was practic- ing his role of Senator McKinley. “Come one, come all, and join in the festivities!”, was the cry of the Junior Class. And so they did, bringing their wives, dates, and friends to the Junior Class Valentine Dance. The decorations really made the old hall look right sharp. With the Textile Tooters supplying the music, an excellent evening was had by all. The basketball team really went to town this season, winning three out of the last four games. Laurels to Coach Morey for doing such a wonderful coaching job. We hope that the team continues this winning streak throughout the future. And then Little Red Riding Hood. . . Sure, but will it wear? Turkish bath. [ 27 ]