Towson University - Tower Echoes Yearbook (Towson, MD)

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THE TOWER LIGHT Interviews T is a pleasure to meet someone who has a good sense of humor. Miss Joslin opened her interview with, What would you like to know, how many false teeth I have and what size shoes I wear? Realizing that the City of Baltimore offered a common ground of approach, our new Education teacher spoke of Baltimore as the city which has made such a great contribution to music. Miss Joslin studied at the Peabody Institute. The interviewer discovered a variety of things about the instructor. She has taught in New York, Kentucky, and Maryland. Four years of Maryland teaching were in Goucher College. Not content with teaching in an ordinary fashion, Miss Joslin began a Pent House School in New York City. It was strange to teach so far up from the ground but it was really a grand experience, she remarked. Miss Joslin has many interests, swimming, photography, football, and travel. Confidentially, her pet peeves are chewing gum and girls who swear! Our new nurse, Mrs. Grempler, comes from an excellent background of experience. A native of New York state, she received her first train- ing in Albany. She came to Baltimore and was graduated from the Maryland Nursing School. After several years she became superintendent of the Franklin Square Hospital. From there she went to Johns Hop- kins and now we claim her at the Maryland State Teachers College. Mrs. Grempler may be invited to go for a swim at the Y most any time, for she expressed a great love for aquatic sports. She admits a great interest in young people, which will certainly aid our aches and pains. M. C. CHECK: Medicine It's a pretty color this orange stuff But one small dose and that's enough. It twitches your face and makes you frown And almost turns you upside down. I've often wondered if some kind man Would ease my burden, if he can, And make my doctor take some too, I think he'd change it then, don't you? PAUL O. Mfxssicor, Fr. 4. 14

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THE TOWER LIGHT Hazing HE school often points with pardonable pride to the fact that there is no hazing at the State Teachers College. This semi-bar- baric practice has no place in the activities of the Freshmen. However, the urge to tease sometimes overpowers the upper classmen and wild yarns are spun for the benefit of the new students. While no violence is committed and there is no public embarrassment on the part of the Frosh, much mental anguish is inflicted upon that benighted individual. For instance, take that story of the fire drill which has become a classic. Fire drill in the dorm is a very simple thing. The gong rings, people file to the basement where the names are checked, and they return to their rooms. But before the first drill that is not what the upper classmen tell the Freshmen. They tell them that the fire department is called, that at the signal for the drill the siren is heard in the driveway, that the firemen raise ladders to the windows to make possible a rescue and that sometimes even ambulances are sum- moned. The more gullible believe the story for a while but the majority realize the preposterousness of the situation at once. Another favorite is the tale of heavenly hash . Heavenly hash is a dessert. To be specific, it is a delicious concoction of whipped cream, marshmallows, pineapples, and nuts. Last week when it was served a Freshman sniffed, Hash! Why I always thought that had meat in it . This does , said a Senior. It is tiny pieces of meat covered with whipped cream . The Senior ate both her own and the Freshman's portion. These are but two examples of what dormitory Freshmen learn. Everyone takes the jokes in good faith and no one's feelings are hurt. Without a doubt the Freshman will tell next year's Freshmen the very same thing. M. Touchstone, jr. 7. CEN., A Faculty Note Please clear your card of summer books at your earliest convenience. We would like to have our files up to date. Also Miss Keys is waiting for Rats, Lice and History by Zinsserf' 13

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THE TOWER LIGHT Why There is A Sell in Cellophane NSTEAD of merely presenting a series of statements concerning the technicalities of the manufacture and use of cellophane, I thought that it would be wise to present the information from a different point of view, that is, from the standpoint of how cellophane is useful in the mercantile world. Of course there are a few facts about cellophane which must be known before a clear understanding of its sales value can be grasped. Scientifically, cellophane is wood pulp treated with carbon bisulfide and an acid. The more popular explanation of its components are evergreen wood pulp and waste milk. Perhaps the only important fact with which we are concerned about the discovery and history of cellophane is the fact that chemists from the laboratories of the Du Pont de Nemours ,Company have caused its enormous popularity and renown in the United States. Through the ex- cellent supervision of Du Pont chemists, domestic production began in 1924 and increased so rapidly that it was possible to make twelve price reductions within twelve years. Modern usage gives cellophane its most extensive interest. This material is characteristically transparent, sanitary, oil-proof, moisture- proof, grease-proof, germ-proof, odorless, non-porous, pliable, durable and strong. Each one of these qualities contributes to the value of cello- phane as a sales medium. The transparency of cellophane wrapping shows the complete product underneath and gives an added guarantee to the article. lndustry makes use of cellophane, chiefly because it is non- porous and pliable and, therefore, easily adapted to necessary protection. Due to its durability and strength, its value to the manufacturer and re- tailer are great while its values in being oil-proof, moisture-proof, grease- proof and germ- proof are chiefly connected with foods and clothing from the consumers' standpoint. In the future, see for yourself, as a consumer, how often you will say to a salesman, I'd rather have that wrapped in cellophane. MARJORIE COHEN, Fr. 4. 15