Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 294 of the 1930 volume:

14 ■t ■ • ■• - • ■ ' - . . I ’-’ ' iL ' • ■•■ 1 -j 5 :. . ■ ■ .r ‘.X , 1 ' T� - ;,y ¥ 4£3 • . % . fli , • • ■ . ' „ ' ,. - t ‘ , ., ■.v - f , ' • J ■ .v-v ’-•• ■ - • • v ■ ' ■■ ' . ' .• ' ’.rife.aa® ■ ■ ■■T% -i. a . ■•• ■ ' v -.v ' •., s ' .V ' � . ■ ' ' “v . •■ � i V Is’- ' T T. ■ ; -. . ■ , = ‘ Hi ■ ' ' f. r- r. 4 ' ' __ iv ' ’« ■( -f ' _V • ■■ v ' ' . ■■ ■■ ' i-: - ’fma • ' . ' . ■■ JIIBi ' V ' -.Tfe;. ■ .■.. ' ■n «-i?- ' i • ■ --I THE PEDDLER Volume Three PUBLISHED BY THE. CLASSyi930 Worcester Polytechnic Institute WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS mo 6y C. K. ClKNTflH Editor-in-Chk ' i and K. W. Pi;i DlMGTON BusitiKSH Manager 1 THE PEDDLER D to HenryJ. Fuller the man who has made our college years the more enjoyable, instructive, and beneficial by a more broadening influ¬ ence than could have been obtained by the bare fundamentals of our engineer¬ ing training. To the man who has opened the doors of opportunity to the ingenious, and who, by his own possession of that trait, has attained a high place in the world of business and finance, we do then offer this ivork as a measure of our Two years ago, the name of the Worcester Tech annual publication was changed from the Aftermath to the Peddler. This change was made not only because the word “Peddler” in itself has a deeper and more significant meaning to Tech men, but also because it was to be the first step towards the realization of a new policy. For many years there had been growing on the “Hill” a feeling that the year book should be a college book rather than a class book. It should chronicle the activities of the whole school, he of interest to faculty and underclassmen alike, hold something of interest for each subscriber. A complete transition was not attempted, nor would it have been possible. This year, however, one very definite advancement has been made. The “Peddler” staff has been made self-perpetuating. It no longer consists of members of the graduating staff alone, but includes members of all classes. No ' longer will a newly elected staff take over the task of editing a book without previous experience. Each new editor will have been closely associated with the publishing of the previous book, will begin where his predecessor left off and profit by his mistakes. To crystallize and preserve the priceless events of the college year, to bind and perpetuate our classroom comraderies, to bridge the gap between student and alumnus by drawing into a closer understanding the four classes of the Institute; this has been the purpose of the editors. They will have b een amply repaid for their efforts if the 1930 “Peddler” is received in the spH TlTh S dch it was published, an earnest desire to do for Tech everything hru anly possi e under the circumstances. JJ ( 5 s CONTENTS ADVERTISEMENTS.267 THE STAFF Editor-in-Chief Clare Eugene Center Associate Editor Stanley Herbert Fillion Junior Editors Clarence Malcolm Alber Henry Edwin Hosmer Kenneth Hooper Perry Irving Stone White Photographic Staff Henry Orville Allen Ralph Anton Duchacek Art Staff Percy Francis Marsaw Carl Eric Rylander William Nathan Burr Business Manager Roy Wayland Puddington Assistant Business Manager Ejnar Waldemar Carlson Junior Managers Carl Francis Sage Robert Edward Barrett Charles Bickley Eddy Advertising Staff Ilmari Bernard Erkkila Daniel Francis O’Grady Charles Arthur Kennedy i THE INSTITUTE 1868—W. P. L—1930 1868 —Boynton Hall Dedicated 1868 —Washburn Shops Built (shown at left) 1882 —Dr. Homer T. Fuller, Presi¬ dent 1889 — (above) Building the Salis¬ bury Laboratories 1889 —Magnetics Laboratory Built ( above, left) 1894—Dr. Thomas C. Mendenhall, President Page twelve 1906— Dr. Ira N. Hollis, President 1907— Electrical Engineering Build¬ ing, Erected (site shown on Page 12) 1914—Alumni Gymnasium Corner¬ stone Laid (below) 1915— Athletic Fiei.d Dedicated (above) 1925— President Ralph Earle In¬ augurated BY Hon. Charles G. Waseiburn (right) 1927— Sanford Riley Hall Erected ( right) Page thirteen y0 HENRY JONES EULLER M r. fuller was born December 12, 1873, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont; a real New Englander, since bis ancestry dates back through a long line of notable men to Dr. Samuel Fuller of the historic Mayflower. Mr. Fuller’s connections with Worcester Tech began at the early age of nine, when his father. Dr. Homer T. Fuller, became President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1882, taking up his residence in Worcester in the same year. Henry Fuller’s secondary education was acquired at Worcester Academy from 1887 to 1891. Immediately after graduation from the Academy he entered Worcester Tech with the class of 1895, of which President Earle was a member. During his undergraduate days he was a participant in many campus activities, becoming president of the Tennis Club and of the Camera Club, and being proficient in other social activities. At graduation Mr. Fuller returned to his birthplace in Vermont as a drafts¬ man for the E. T. f airbanks Co., scale manufacturers. After working through the factory at St. Johnsbury, he entered the Sales Department of the Fairbanks Company and went to Montreal, first as salesman, subsequently becoming man¬ ager of the business established there under the name of the Canadian Fairbanks Morse Company, Ltd., of which company he is still chairman of the Board of Directors. The scales company grew immensely, and in 1913 he went to New York City as Vice President of Fairbanks, Morse Co., and remained in that position until 1921. In that year he became a partner of the banking firm of Aldred and Co., in which he is at present a partner, and director of the Canadian firm of the same name. The Bank of America, the Canadian Bank of Commerce, the First National Bank of Boston, the Guarantee Company of North America, and the National Trust Company, Ltd., all claim him as a Director. His knowledge of business methods as applied to public utilities is called into play at the director’s meetings of the Shawinigan Water and Power Company, the Pennsylvania Water and Power Company, and the Consolidated Gas, Electric Light and Power Company of Baltimore. He is a director and member of the executive committee of the Gillette Safety Razor Company and the Savage Arms Corporations which owns the Stevens Arms and Tool Company of Chicopee Falls, Mass. He is also a director of the Remington Rand, Inc., which owns the Noiseless Typewriter Company at Middletown, Conn., a director of the Greenfield Tap and Die Corpora¬ tion, chairman of the Board of the Gorham Company, chairman of the Board and president of Rolls-Royce of America, Inc., as well as being a trustee of St. Johnsbury Academy and Vice President of St. Mark’s Hospital. Henry J. Fuller’s activities in connection with W. P. 1. may have been inspired by his observations of the results of his father’s regime, during which the Salis¬ bury Laboratories, the Mechanical Engineering Building, the Power Laboratories, and the President’s house were erected; the plant and land at Chaffins were acquired; the encumbrance of the name “Worcester County Free Institute of In¬ dustrial Science” was removed and the more suitable present name applied to the rapidly growing Polytechnic Institute. The name of Henry Fuller is engraved at the Institute in a never to be for- Page fourteen gotten way in the shape of the swimming pool which he, together with his partner, Mr. Aldred, gave to the Institute in memory of Mr. Fuller’s father, Dr. Homer T. Fuller. In December, 1925, President Earle gave a talk to the Tech Alumni at the Astor Hotel, New York City. He was feeling rather blue because there were many projects which seemed imperative for the happiness and welfare of the Institute which could not be affected without additional funds. He spoke at length upon this and as the President finished explaining the list, Mr. Fuller’s partner, Mr. Aldred, reached for it, took a pencil from his pocket and jotted something down returning the list to the President, who read, to his delight: “I will give $10,000.00, to any of these projects.” This was read by the President and Mr. Fuller immediately matched this sum. It was a very happy day for the Institute. Later the President, a classmate of Mr. Fuller’s, got in touch with him and suggested that he and Mr. Aldred build the swimming pool as that would cost in the neighborhood of $25,000.00. This they agreed to do and though it cost over $31,000.00, Mr. Fuller cheerfully stood the expense over and above Mr. Aldred’s $10,000.00. At an Alumni meeting early in 1928, Mr. Fuller conceived the idea of bringing old-time Yankee ingenuity to the fore, prompted perhaps by the appearance on the market of the remarkably handy steel flexible Farrand rapid rule, the product of an exceedingly ingenious New Hampshire man. His announcement of the “Yankee Ingenuity” scholarship, the most liberal fund offered by any college in the country, aroused widespread interest among leading engineers, and chal¬ lenged the industry of young men throughout New England. Thus Mr. Fuller has become in a little over 33 years from his graduation, at which time he was a young man without any prospects save the training and education he received here, one of the greatest benefactors of the Institute. JAMES LOGAN, M.A., D.Eng. May 6, 1852—Nov. 30, 1929 Hon. James Logan was born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 6, 1852, and died at his Worcester home after , a long illness, Nov. 30, 1929. When he was three months old he was brought to this country by his parents who settled in Cherry Valley, Mass. James Logan began work in a woolen mill in that village at the age of ten. He worked fourteen hours a day. As he grew to manhood he took ad¬ vantage of every opportunity to improve himself and to better his prospects in life. He studied bookkeeping, became skillful in this work, and filled several positions in Worcester as bookkeeper. At the age of twenty-one Mr. Logan became associated with Sanford and Com¬ pany, booksellers and stationers, first as bookkeeper, later as salesman. This open¬ ing gave him an opportunity to become familiar with the paper industry, and led to a position with the Whitcomb Envelope Company, of Worcester. With this company he learned every phase of the envelope business, developed his skill as a salesman, and added to his wide circle of business acquaintances. After one or two business changes in 1884, Mr. Logan associated himself with two of his fellow-employees at the Whitcomb Company, forming the firm of Logan, Swift and Brigham, Manufacturers of Envelopes. Fourteen years later a merger was effected of nine of the leading envelope manufacturing concerns in this part of the country under the name of the United States Envelope Company. Mr. Logan was chosen First Vice President and General Manager of the new corporation. In 1922 he became its President. To his new duties he applied himself with the tireless energy and devotion that had always characterized him, and that brought ultimate success to the new organization. Occupied as he was with the management of the great envelope company, Mr. Logan was nevertheless interested and active in countless other good works. He was a loyal and zealous worker in church and Y. M. C. A. circles. He served his city of Worcester most efficiently as its mayor from 1908 to 1912. During the World War he was tireless in his efforts in behalf of our soldiers and for the success of the allied armies. He served as Trustee and Director of banks and similar financial corporations, and held official positions in numerous other organizations. Mr. Logan was interested in the Worcester Polytechnic Institute for more than half a century. Closely associated with members of the classes of 1877 and 1878 during their undergraduate days, he was made an honorary member of the Class of 1878. He was also elected an honorary member of the Alumni Association, being one of the first to be thus honored. In 1900 he was chosen a Life Trustee of the Institute, which, in 1926, conferred upon him the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering. He had received the honorary degree of Master of Arts from Dartmouth College in 1904. Mr. Logan always claimed that his early poverty was his greatest asset. It spurred him on to work for improvement in his condition, to grasp every op¬ portunity for advancement. He was always ready to help others, to lend his assistance to every good cause. For earnest endeavor, for marked success, for splendid achievement, for highest and best influence for what is good, few lives of Worcester men can equal the life of James Logan, so freely spent in the service of his fellows. And none in city or state or nation should appreciate more deeply and more sincerely what he was, what he did, and what he stood for, than we of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. r I I RTF U. 3b, FACULTY Captain Ralph Earle, U. S. N. (Retired) President, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 i Page thirty-four -■ ' i V n- ►: 7 .’- 1 ' - •a’ v :r-,y PJCSS --, r;. ... rargfi V . ' ' ■. ' ■jJ- rirT ' - 1 ,; ' •-A --c� r— ' -m ' ' ■ .. ttt . i r. ;«s. Captain Ralph Earle, D.Sc. U. S. Navy (Retired) LI. S. Naval Academy 1896; D.Sc. (Hon.), W. P. I., 1925; D. Eng. (lion.) Rensselaer. 1926; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, U. S. N. A., 1919-11; Head, Dept, of Ordnance and Gunnei-y, 1915-16; Rear Admiral and Chief of Ordnance, 1917-1920. President of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 1925-. C APTAIN EARLE first took up his duties as sixth President of Worcester Tech in 1925, previous to which he had spent thirty years performing meritorious Avork for the United States. While attending Worcester Tech in 1892 he received an appointment to the Naval Academy from which he was graduated four years later. He saw much active service during the war of ’98 and in the years that followed was promoted rapidly until in 1916 he Avas ap¬ pointed Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance. The Bureau of Ordnance under Captain Earle’s able leadership was directly responsible for two of the greatest accomplishments of the war; the construction of the Northern Barrage which practically put an end to the activity of enemy submarines, and the installation of naval railway batteries in France. After the war he Avas in command of the ship Connecticut and from 1922 to 1925 was in charge of the Naval Torpedo Station at Newport, Rhode Island. Captain Earle’s five years at the head of Worcester Tech have been five years of expansion and development for the Institute. Never once has he lost sight of the fact that the Institute Avas founded to benefit youth; his years here have been years of the utmost loyalty and devotion to the best interests of the Institute and the student body. Since his coming to the Institute he has been responsible for the many notable additions to the college. Occupying a prominent position among these is the Fuller Pool, one of the finest college swimming pools in the country; then comes Sanford Riley Hall, the Freshman Dormitory, the need of which had been felt for many years. Many also are the minor improvements on and about the campus. In accordance with his policy of always keeping abreast of the times he has had included in the curriculum a course in aeronautics coupled with actual flying instruction. Even more than these readily apparent things has Captain Earle accomplished, and he has plans for even greater things in the future. Among these are num¬ bered a students’ activities building, and a new Mechanical Engineering Building. Every Tech student holds “Prexy” in the highest esteem and regards him, as he himself would express it, as “a good shipmate.” With Captain Earle as the guider of her destinies Worcester Tech cannot help but retain her position among the foremost of engineering colleges. Page thirty-five yiy, BU “Jinny 99 GEORGE HENRY HAYNES c BK 2H AKP] lead of Department of Government and Economics A.B., Amherst, 1887; Ph.D., Johns Hop¬ kins, 1892; Instructor in Modern Lan¬ guages, W. P. 1., 1887-88; Mathematics, 1888-89; Modern Languages, 1889-90; Pro¬ fessor of Economics and Government, 1893-. LTHOUGH “Jinny’s” voice has mellowed with age until it is now nearly a whisper, his humor has lost none of its sharpness. “Jinny” “never misses a trick” in that line; he wasn’t even hurried in keeping up with Professor Newcomb’s Euller lecture. If what that gentleman said about the physiological effect of laughter is true, then “Jinny” should have added ten years to his life. He has taken upon himself most success¬ fully this year some of the duties of pub¬ lishing the “Journal” in Professor Taylor’s absence. WALTER LOUIS JENNINGS Professor of Organic Chemistry and Head of Department A.B., Harvard, 1889, A.M., 1890, and Ph.D., 1892; Assistant in Chemistry, 1890-92; Parker Fellow at University of Berlin, 1893-94; Assistant Professor of Chemistry, W. P. L, 1894-99; Professor of Organic Chemistry, 1900-. WE first became acquainted with “Doc,” his exacting ways and his insights to philosophy in Sophomore Qualitative, and in this course, as in the ones that followed, he showed a keen interest in us and treated us all fairly and squarely. How we used to dread those blue books which he brought to class in that familiar Kaiser Pussyfoot green bag. After each exam “Doc” used to come around to our desks in the lab and inform us that we didn’t do so well on that last exam, and we would resolve to “crash through” the following month, but our resolves very often didn’t material¬ ize. Page thirty-six $BK AA Professor of English, and Secretary of the Faculty A.B., Amherst, 1888, and A.M., 1895; In¬ structor in English, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute, 1888-89; University of Virginia, 1889-90; Clerk and Assistant in Languages, W. P. I., 1890-92; Instructor in Modern Languages, 1892-95; Assistant Professor, 1895-1901; Professor of Lrench, 1901 03; English and Modern Languages, 1903-13; Secretary of the Eaculty, 1910-; Professor of English, 1913-. is there among the rank and file of Tech’s followers who will ever remi¬ nisce over his sojourn on the Hill and not rememher “Coombsie”? From the first sin¬ cere handshake to the fair days of gradua¬ tion, and ever after, the morals and teach- “CoombsiP’ ings of this “young lawyer” will remain foremost in the memory of all. This fall he begins his fourth decade of service to Tech, but his deeds, actions, and bearing are as young as they were in the first. ZELOTES WOOD COOMBS HAROED BABBITT SMITH TBII SB BWn Head of Department of Electrical Engineering M.E., Cornell, 1891; Adjunct Professor of Electrical Engineering, Arkansas State Uni¬ versity, 1892-93; Professor, Purdue Univ., 1893-95; W. P. I., 1896-. JHIS year, for “H. B.,” has been an eventful one, crowded as it was with the business activities incident to his office as President of the American Institute of Electrical En¬ gineers. With all his travels, which have led him all over the Lhiited States and Central America, he has still conducted his classes, and we have shared in his experiences bv hearing first-hand accounts, plentifully aided by all kinds of interesting souvenirs, of the Edison Golden Jubilee, of the various con- “ .Z?.” ventions, and of conditions and development of the Institute in Mexico and Central America. All of these have helped immeas¬ urably in stressing certain points in his courses and in acquainting the budding engineers with actual conditions in their future life. Page thirty-seven ALEXANDER WILMER DUEF Professor of Physics and Head of Department B.A., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1884, and Univ. of London, 1887; M.A., LIniv. of Edinburgh, 1888, B.Sc., 1892, and D.Sc., 1901; LL.D., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1920; Professor of Physics, Univ. of Mad¬ ras, 1889-90; Univ. of New Brunswick, 1890-93; Purdue, 1893-99; W. P. I., 1899-. JHE stage is set. Sundry apparata have been carefuRy placed by assistants. A somewhat restless audience becomes quiet upon that inevitable throat-clearing cough, followed by the prologue, “Well, now, gentle¬ men, if you’ll give me your attention—ah, there must be something the matter with the bell, don’t you know.” Only those who have attended Prof. Duff’s lectures know what a privilege it is to witness such a famed magician in actual performance. The author of textbooks, is “A. Wilmer”; the man of nimble fingers and ready wit, the true master of his profession who can demonstrate any time that the hand is quicker than the eye. ARTHUR WILLARD FRENCH 2-“ TBH Head of Department of Civil Engineering C.E., Dartmouth, 1892; Associate Professor of Civil Engineering, 1895-98; Professor, W. P. L, 1899-. JTRAMED STRUCTURES” and “Indeter- minates” are the two courses that take the Senior Civils for their last ‘ride’ and it’s “Pa French” at the wheel. Believe it or not, he “slows down to ninety on the curves.” In spite of his remarkable success in whittling them by June down to a small fraction of wbat they were the previous September, “Pa” still remains the most popular professor in the C. E. department. Prof. French freely admits that he believes that the only way to educate college students is to overwork and drive them. While we may disagree with him—what student would not?—the remarkable successes achieved by graduates of his department seem to prove his theory. Page thirty-eight RAYMOND KURTZ MORLEY AXA Head of Department of Mathematics A.B., and A.M., Tufts, 1904; Ph.D., Clark, 1910; Instructor in Mathematics, Univ. of Maine, 1904-07; W. P. I., 1910-11; Univ. of Illinois, 1911-12; Assistant Professor, W. P. L, 1912-17; Professor, 1917-21; John E. Sinclair Professor, 1921-. “DOC” must have spent many sleepless nights and used up a great deal of effort in deriving his formula for determining when one of the members of his eight o’clock class is going to yawn, for it seems that he always knows. Being a good humorist as well as a good math instructor makes him an ideal prof, and one of our hopes has been that more of the faculty members would take his attitude and thus help make our work more enjoyable. “Doc” is never early for a class, but, on the other hand, he is never late. PERCY ROBERT CARPENTER 2AE Head of Department of Physical Education A.B., Harvard, 1907; Hitchcock Fellow, Amherst, 1906-09; Assistant Dean, 1908- 10; Instructor in Physical Education, 1909- 10; Assistant Professor, 1910-11; Associate Prof essor, 1911-16; Professor of Physical Education and Head of Department, W. P. I., 1916-. athletic director, “Doc” manages to keep the purse strings of the A. A. treasury just tight enough to keep on the sunny side of the ledger. However, we have to admit that he has a pretty tough assignment when he tries to keep all the teams supplied with both equipment and repairs, not to mention eats. “Doc” is an ardent sportsman himself, but “Percy” his favorite sport seems to be sitting in the press box on a cold windy day in November while the Sophomores chase the soccer hall around. “It’s all for their own good,” as “Doc” would say and when the strength tests come around everyone admits the logic of his argument. Yes, “Doc” deserves a lot more credit than he usually gets. Page thirty-nine GEORGE HENRY BROWN KKK Sphinx Head of Department of Modern Languages B.L., Dartmouth, 1894; A.M., Cornell, 1906; Acting Assistant Professor of Romance Languages, Cornell, 1912-13; Instructor, 1913-16; Assistant Professor, Hobart Col¬ lege, 1916-18; Professor, 1918-22; Professor of Modern Languages, W. P. L, 1922-. NO other than good old “Brownie” him¬ self! Efpon an ever expanding founda¬ tion of worldly experience, knowledge, and that appreciative gift of humor, did he cause many a ripple of laughter to pass through his classes by giving us concrete explanations a la Paris of the principles of Erench gram¬ mar, or the derivations of Erench words, which until then, meant little or nothing. ' Most unfortunately, Professor Brown was taken seriously ill just after Christmas, so that he was obliged to seek the peace and quiet of his New Hampshire home. As a true friend to all those who know him, his absence is keenly felt, and we of Worcester Polytech wish him a speedy recovery. ‘Brownie’ ERANCIS WILLIAM ROYS Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W. P. L, 1909, and M.E., 1917; In¬ structor in Mechanical Engineering, 1910- 16; Assistant Professor, 1917-23; Professor, 1923-. WA found that exposure to “Spider’s” Dynamics course was as painless and yet as satisfactory as one could wish for, if one merely followed his maxim to “get the fundamentals.” To all men but the Mechanics, he had been merely a name, and the “Head of the M. E. Department,” but certain men in that course had come to know him more inti¬ mately than others, although they never “Spider” seemed to take advantage of their position. Hard-headed engineer though he is, “Spider” admits that he never can refrain from being startled when the test pieces in the big tension machine break. His nerves wouldn’t last long in Chicago. Page forty JOSEPH OLIVER PHELON TBn ATfi Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., in M.E., W. P. 1., 1887, and B.S. in E.E., 1890; M.M.E., Cornell, 1901; In¬ structor in Physics W. P. 1., 1887-96; Elec¬ trical Engineering, 1896-1900; Fellow, Cornell, 1900-01; Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, W. P. 1., 1901-07; Professor, 1907-. after having toured the better part of the United States during his sabbatical leave last year, returned to the Electrical De¬ partment with a new and varied line of stories, ranging from the pure joke to a true story of the far West, guaranteed to wake up the most dormant student. Once having accomplished this purpose, “Joe” continues upon his quest of the elusive ohm. It seems that he is usually the only one in the room able to do this, as those supposed to be in the hunt may be found chasing rain¬ bows or other quarries more easily snared than the ohm. ALTON LINCOLN SMITH Sti Professor of Drawing and Machine Design and Assistant to the President B.S., W. P. I., 1890, and M.S., 1899; Assistant in Mechanical Engineering Lab¬ oratory, 1890-91; Instructor in Mechanical Drawing, 1891-1900; Assistant Professor of Drawing and Machine Design, 1900-06; Professor, 1906-; Assistant to the Presi¬ dent, 1923-. an instructor in Descript, “Dingtoe” did not seem to possess those potentialities as a “tough egg” which we had heard attri¬ buted to him. However, those who have been honored by one of his famous “invita¬ tions to the faculty ball” will testify that he is not quite as easy going as his white hair and pleasant features indicate. “A. L.’s” course in machine design! Screw threads. Moments, Torques, Combined Moments—well, “miff sed.” They were had enough with “Dingtoe” but when we conceive how much worse they might have been with other jirofs, we admit that we “got the breaks” after all. Page forty-one CHARLES METCALF ALLEN TBn 2H 2AE Professor of Hydraulic Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1894, and M.S., 1899, D. Eng., 1929 (Hon.). Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, 1894-1902; Assistant Professor of Experimental Engineering, 1902-06; Pro¬ fessor, 1906-09; Professor of Hydraullic Engineering, 1909-. ‘• ' HARLIE’S” conferences are the bright spots of a Senior’s day. The fine points of Hydraulies are driven home by stories from his own experiences. Needless to say, his lectures are always well attended. Be¬ sides being a hydraulic engineer he is an authority on air lubrieated bearings as well as a delver into the secrets of gas and oil, “Charlie” works on the basis that hy¬ draulics is ninety per cent common sense and the rest theory, “Place yourself in a turbine Itucket and which way do you go?” Disaster came when we were given a problem with something about lever arms in it, and we hadn’t studied Mechanics for a whole year! Charlie and his cigar will always be remembered. ARTHUR WOOLSEY EWELL $BK Professor of Physics A.B., Yale, 1897, and Ph.D., 1899; Assist¬ ant in Physics, Yale, 1897-99; Instructor, W. P. L, 1900-04; Assistant Professor, 1904-10; Professor, 1910-. NLIKE most profs, “Punk” eonfesses freely to his failings and is liked the better for it. Annual trips to Europe, where the educational system is much better than here (from no less an authority than “Punk” himself), serve as material for many inter¬ esting little digressions during Physics lab hours. These “digressions for a moment” often turn themselves into leetures whieh we never fail to appreciate. “Punk” frankly tells us that we probably don’t understand half of what he is giving us, but despite this we always attend his lectures if only for his jokes and illuminating sidelights entirely unconnected with the subject at hand. Page forty-two fTT ALBERT SUTTON RICHEY TBn (I A© Professor of Electric Railway Engineering Purdue, 1894, and E.E., 1908; Assistant Professor of Railway Engineer¬ ing, W. P. I., 1905-07; Professor, 1907-. J ICHEY’S” one and only real teaching course, Railways, is attended by only a handful of Senior Electrics. He is also an attentive listener to their abstracts, and thus endeavors to rid these embryo busi¬ ness men of that epithet as given by a news¬ paper man at a recent convention, indicting engineers in general. He said that when an engineer presented a paper, he talked so low that few could hear him, and those who could had to be experts in order to understand him. Although his teaching duties are light, “Richey” is by no means idle, for he is either on the road or busily at work solving some city’s transportation problems all the time. CARLETON ALLEN READ 2H @X Professor of Steam Engineering B.S., M. I. T., 1891; Instructor in Mechan¬ ical Engineering, 1891-99; Professor, New Hampshire State College, 1899-1908; Pro¬ fessor of Steam Engineering, W. P. I., 1908-. ’ I E first went to “B. A’s” class in thermo¬ dynamics with vague misgivings because of the rumors spread by the upper classmen. We were told many times during the course, “Well, fellers, they ain’t no theory in that, is there?” and much to our surprise there wasn’t. The course had been rumored to be a deep, dark secret, but somehow or other, at the end of the term we knew a little about it, and could use the steam tables with fail- skill, although now and then a few B. T. U.’s and entropies were lost. “Steam” also be¬ came an interesting course as soon as we learned how to “Suppose we had a pound of steam.” Page forty-three DANIEL FRANCIS CALHANE Professor of Industrial and Electro-Chemistry A.B., Harvard, 1894; A.M., 1896, and Ph.D., 1904; Assistant in Chemistry, 1899-1903; Instructor, W. P. L, 1903-13; Assistant Professor of Industrial and Electro- Chemistry, 1913-18; Professor, 1918-. ])INNY” was perhaps the hrst one of our professors who gave us the credit of having any responsibility or of knowing much of anything. This attitude always commanded the respect of his students and we always worked willingly for him. The Chemists have the closest association with him and those who were not fortunate enough to have him as Freshmen met him in Foreign Chemical Literature. In this course “D: ;7iy” “Dinny” displaye d his vast knowledge of the many branches of chemistry with his inter¬ esting explanations and his expanding of the technical German abstracts given by the students. HOWARD PARKER FAIRFIELD ATfi Professor of Machine Construction Instiuctor in Machine Drawing and Shop Work, Case, 1891-99; Instructor in Machine Construction, W. P. I., 1899-1914; Assistant Professor, 1914-19; Professor, 1919-. -pA’S” office is a certain stopping place for every alumnus who comes back to the Hill, and he is never so pleased as when one of his former boys looks him up. His methods of instruction, his aids in the shop, and his lectures are peerless. They bring results—sleep is one type of result, is it not? Because of his long associations with the animal, he knows how to treat a machine in the right manner; particularly his automo- “Pa” bile. “Pa” believes that if he never treats his car roughly, hurries it or browbeats it, especially on inspection trips, the faithful machine will well repay him, even if he does have to get up early in the morning when going on such a trip. MORTON MASIUS V :? Pro lessor of Physics Ph.D., University of Leipzig, 1908; Whit¬ ing Fellow, Harvard, 1908-09; Instructor in Physics, W. P. 1., 1909-15; Assistant Pro¬ fessor, 1915-19; Professor, 1919-. y ERY fair, very square, is “Dutehy.” He will spend half an afternoon goi ig into the theory of a diffieult point with a deserving student, most of which may he over his head, although the point itself is explained most lucidly. We say “a deserv¬ ing student,” for “Dutehy” is very discrimi¬ nating and frank as to wdio should have the honor of being one of these. A marked man because of his little traits and mannerisms which have, perhaps, held him a little aloof from typical American¬ isms, “Dutehy” is at the same time respected and admired as much as any man on the Hill. CARL DUNHAM KNIGHT 2H TBH AX A Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1903, and E.E., 1908; In¬ structor in Electrical Engineering, 1904-08; Assistant Professor of Experimental En¬ gineering, 1908-20; Professor, 1920-. “G D- S” patience was given a very severe test this year and as in other years it was found to be inexhaustible. When the main breaker w-as blown out about the fourth or fifth time he would visit us and suggest that we “draw a diagram of connections exactly as you have it.” The same mistake W ' as not made again that day. When “C. D.” explained a point it was done so that the dumbest of us got it. Any question, whether foolish or otherwise, would be carefully answered. We often wondered what he thought, although perhaps it was just as well that we did not know. “7?ice7” HARRIS RICE Professor of Mathematics B.S., W. P. L, 1912; A.M., Harvard, 1922; Instructor in Mathematics, Tufts, 1915-19; Harvard, 1918; Assistant Professor, Tufts, 1919-20; W. P. I., 1920-24; Professor, 1924-. OURSES with “Ricey” stand out as a bright spot in the already bright picture of one’s first two years at Tech. A member of the famous group of math profs, “Ricey” is like them all in making, in his class ex¬ planations, the intricacies of Calc seem as so many foolish notions to bother the stu¬ dent;—until he gets home to work out his problems without “Ricey’s” mental stimu¬ lants. With patience seemingly inexhaustible, “Ricey” is never ruffled by the fool questions shot at him by Freshmen who have yet to learn the process of logical thinking which is the attribute of the successful engineer. “ erry” JEROME WILLARD HOWE 2H ®Yn Professor of Civil Engineering . B.S., W. P. I., 1909; Instructor in Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania Military Col¬ lege, 1910-11; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, W. P. L, 1924-26; Professor, 1926-. JT will be a long time before the Senior Civils forget “Jerry’s” party last February. The bathtub of popcorn, the “stunts” of both student and professor, the “eats” and last hut far from least the graciousness of Mrs. Howe; these will be remembered long after Major’s quizzes are long forgotten. Those quizzes were masterpieces after all. If one read the text three times, memorized the tables, took a mental picture of all sketches, one might be reasonably sure of— well, say a 47. However, in spite of those quiz marks. Major, we still think we got something out of your course. Page forty-six A « CLARENCE ALBERT PIERCE 5H I BK $N@ Assistant Professor of Theoretical Electrical Engineering B.S., Wesleyan, 1902, and M.S., 1904; Ph.D., Cornell, 1908; Assistant in Physics, Wes¬ leyan, 1902-04; Instructor in Electrical En¬ gineering, Cornell, 1904-11; Assistant Pro¬ fessor of Theoretical Electrical Engineer¬ ing, W. P. L, 1911-. then fellows, you don’t have to re¬ member a thing, just work it out from the beginning and if you don’t make any mis¬ takes you’ll get the right answer. Let’s see, why Damn and Hell! I made a mistake back here.” Those who have been so unwise as to expose themselves to the Theory of A. C. sit with puzzled faces gazing at those un¬ intelligible diagrams slowly covering the blackboards. Then—something has hap¬ pened. The tension has broken. Doc Pierce has started off on the World Series or how it is done in G. E. Thanks a lot, Doc, for reminding us that there is something in this world besides that Theory of A. C. CHARLES JOSEPH ADAMS @AX Assistant Professor of English A.B., Amherst, 1896; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1908-1913; Assistant Professor of English, 1913-. iipop” Adams! Just imagine being a Freshman again and having “Pop” for English Lit. How few of us really appreciate him when we have him. A course in Eng¬ lish that must make a Freshman into a man of letters in a year—that is his task! And how well he does it. When one is through and the course is over, one feels that “Pop” surely has succeeded. Along with his jokes, delivered in his own inimitable fashion, he has sneaked in a lot of knowledge without one’s knowing it. We know that most of the upperclassmen would be willing to risk an¬ other exposure to English just to have “Pop” as a teacher once more. “PoE’ Page forty-seven : i ARTHUR JULIUS KNIGPIT 2H ©Yfi Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds B.S., W. P. I., 1907; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1910-16; Assistant Professor, 1916-17; Assistant Professor and Superin¬ tendent of Buildings and Grounds, 1917-. J.” the little man with the great big cigar. He may not be as big as “Pa” French but we are willing to bet he creates just as much smoke. “Shrimp” has an amusing little fairy tale he tells the Sophomore Civils every year— “This Railroads course isn’t hard fellows— just the application of simple Trig.” And that is what they believe . . . for the first week. But “A. J.” manages to make his Shrimp A. J. classes learn something in spite of them¬ selves, and any one man that can make the average Civil learn anything about Stereotomy, Railroads, or Astronomy, deserves a great deal of credit. FRANCIS JOSEPH ADAMS TBH Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. L, 1904, and E.E., 1906; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineer¬ ing, 1904-06; Instructor, 1907-17; Assistant Professor, 1917-. “RIP’S” Sabbatical year’s leave of absence has come, so this year’s class of Senior Electrics has missed hearing the traditional “-er” and “-um” in his Transmission lectures. However, we discovered on inspection trips last year that his patience is seemingly in¬ ex haustible, as well it must be, we think, for him to catch the seven o’clock train to Bos¬ ton every morning for a whole year as he is doing. Within his brown brief case “Rip” carries the tools of his profession: a twenty- inch slipstick and a copy of Nesbit. With these two he turns out miles and miles of distribution circuits and networks for the New England Power Company, and will probably return to W. P. I. next fall with the feeling that he has enjoyed a vaca¬ tion! Page forty-eighl i SAMUEL JAMES PLIMPTON Assistant Professor of Physics Ph.B.. Yale, 1905, and Ph.D., 1912; Loomis Fellow, 1905-06; Assistant in Physics, 1909- 12; Instructor, 1912-13; Johns Hopkins, 1913-14; W. P. L, 1914-19; Assistant Pro¬ fessor, 1919-. gACK in 1905, Yale produced an ardent znember of that little band of learned men known as physicists, one Samuel Plimp¬ ton. “Plimp,” as he is affectionately called, since coming to us, has made great progress in the field of research and discovery, and has “chalked up” various important improve¬ ments in conjunction with Professor Newell. In Sophomore recitations, his careful explana¬ tions, with scatterings of witty stories about Torricelli and Sir Isaac, contributed one of the few pleasures of the physics course. And again, the Juniors find this kindly personage their consoling inspiration in P. Lab. “Plimp” HERBERT EOSTER TAYLOR Skull 2AE Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Secretary of Alumni Association B.S., W. P. I., 1912; Assistant Professor, of Civil Engineering, 1920-22; Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering and Secre¬ tary-Treasurer of the Alumni Association, 1922-. “fJERB” is the man who has put the lick in publications here on the Hill. He puts every ounce of energy into his Alumni work and his Journal publications. The latter have received worthy comment from several of the leading publications in this country and some of them have been re¬ printed by outstanding magazines. During the past year Professor Taylor has been away from the Hill because of illness due to overwork, and a great deal of diffi¬ culty has been experienced in carrying on his duties. Those who have assumed his burdens wonder how he ever found time and energy to do all his work. We greatly admired “Herb” and sincerely hope he will be back on the Hill so on. Page forty-nine “Mac” GLEASON HARVEY MacCULLOUGH ©YO TBH 2E Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1918; Instructor in Mechan¬ ical Engineering, 1918-24; Assistant Pro¬ fessor, 1924-. JHE name “Mac” is a synonym for ambi¬ tion and concentrated pep. Besides teach¬ ing most of the important M.E. courses, he finds time to take a couple of courses himself. These courses proved his undoing, however, on at least one occasion. The Senior Civils won’t forget “Jerry” Howe’s party where one group of eleven, when told to elect a student dishwasher, remembered that “Black Mac” was a student for an advanced degree and promptly cast an unanimous ballot for him. However, Professor MacCullough is a really popular instructor and that is saying a lot for a man who hands out as many screws as he does. “Happy” HAROLD JOSEPH GAY SS Assistant Professor of Mathematics A.B., Harvard, 1919; A.M., Clark, 1922; Instructor in Mathematics, W. P. I., 1919- 24; Assistant Professor, 1924-. pROFESSOR GAY, with his smiling cheer¬ fulness and ready wit, has that rare faculty of injecting interest into the study of mathe¬ matics. “Happy” is one of the biggest men on the staff at W. P. I., but his heart is just about two sizes bigger and his voice bigger still. Any time you are wandering about in Boynton Hall, you are likely to hear the sten¬ torian voice of Professor Gay expounding in¬ volved mathematics in meticulously correct English. We have never heard Professor Gay address anyone, even a Freshman, as any¬ thing but “Mr.” and for that reason have al¬ ways felt rather warmly toward him. Page fifty sfMsm _ ;: ' S ' ■ ‘ MAURICE EDWARD SMITH 2H Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.A., Univ. of New Brunswick, 1917; M.A., Univ. of Toronto, 1919, and Ph.D., 1921; Assistant in Chemistry, 1917-21; Lecturer in Organic Chemistry, Queen’s Univ., 1921- 22; Instructor in Chemistry, W. P. I., 1924-27; Assistant Professor, 1927-. I HERE did “Tombstone” get his nick¬ name? Let us quote from one of his lectures. “Now, gentlemen, do not suppose that a $50,000 casket will keep you in your entirety long after you have been placed in it. It isn’t the worms which get you, it’s the bacteria you carry with you right now.” Perhaps what tickles the Civils more than anything else, however, is his habit of ad¬ dressing the joint sanitation class as “The engineers and chemists.” “Tombstone” FRANK ARTHUR BURR 2S 4E 2K Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering M.E., Brown Univ., 1905; Assistant Pro¬ fessor of Mechanical Engineering, Cornell Univ., 1909-11; Univ. of New Hampshire, 1922-26; Georgia School of Technology, 1926-27; W. P. I., 1927-. JHE latest song hit, “Piccolo Pete”, was written expressly for Professor Burr; on no less an authority than the “C. E. Survey”! One winter day the Senior Mechanics, just starting upon a Gas quiz, were startled out of their accustomed energetic lethargy by three loud blasts sounding like a factory whistle. However, it was only “Pan”, re¬ hearsing for his role as band coach for the evening basketball game. He certainly bas “Fab” “Pan” done noble work in developing the W. P. I. band up to the point where it can well hold its own. The Mechanics say it is a noble job, for it was the means of cancelling at least one Saturday A.M. quiz during the Fall. Page fifty-one FREDERIC RAYMOND BUTLER TBn 2E Assistant Professor of Chemistry B.S., W. P. L, 1920, and M.S., 1922; A.M., Harvard, 1924, and Ph.D., 1925; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, W. P. I., 1920 22; Instructor, Mass. Agricultural College, 1925-27; Assistant Professor, W. P. I., 1927-. j ESPITE his cunning little smile and his pretty blushing cheeks, Dr. Butler is fast convincing everyone that he is the logical candidate for that enviable (? ) position held so ably until of late by our old friend “Tomb¬ stone.” We wonder what might account for his vacant expression when one greets him with a cheery “Good morning”, and the entire lack of recognition when one passes him on the stairs. We hold our own opinion that he is planning the next hour exam in Theoret:— an hour exam that will take at least two if not three hours to complete. It causes him great delight when the average for the exam is down to , and his rap¬ tures know no bounds when he catches, as he often does, a shark or two. HAROLD ARTHUR MAXFIELD TBH AXA Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Superintendent of the Dormitory B.S., W. P. I., 1916, E.E., 1925, and M.S., 1927; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, 1921-27; Assistant Professor and Superin¬ tendent of the Dormitory, 1927-. HEN we think of the Freshman Dormi¬ tory, we shall always remember Professor Maxfield, whom we later came to know as “Ham”. His cheery “Hi” at first made us feel quite at ease in our new home in Wor¬ cester. Neither shall we forget how he aged during our stay at Tech. Perhaps it was from disciplining the wayward Freshmen, or more likely, solving the mystery of the departed hands of the Boynton Hall Clock. We held fond memories for “Maxie” until we met him in the classroom, our Junior year. Then we believed what we had heard before, “he was as glumly reticent as the proverbial clam.” He let us work it out for ourselves, and sometimes that was painful. Page fifty-two HOBART HALLETT NEWELL TBn 2H ATfi Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1918; Instructor in Electrical Engineering, 1921-28; Assistant Professor, 1928-. ‘• PARKS” NEWELL is greatly esteemed by all who have had the good fortune to be in one of his classes. He has acquired a secret which we sincerely wish h? would im¬ part to some of the other professors, the art of painless teaching. “Sparky” seems to cast a spell over the lazy and sleepy student, caus¬ ing him to take an interest in the class. The apparently most complicated circuit diagrams appear simple when he analyzes them for us with lightning speed. His constant reference to the practical side of electrical theory causes our waning spirits to return with new life. Outside the classroom, “Sparky” still persists in making life interesting; he spends the late hours of the evening keeping the local radio station on the air. KENNETH GERALD MERRIAM 2E @YO Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Engineering S.B., M. I. T., 1922; Instructor in Mechan¬ ical Engineering, Univ. of Maine, 1922-23; W. P. I., 1923-28; The Elmer P. Howe Pro¬ fessor of Aeronautical Engineering, 1928-. ‘piNKIE’S” peaches and cream complexion and his beardless chin are, as they should be, a source of ever increasing wonder to un¬ derclassmen, especially when they learn that he is eight years out of college. It has been whispered about the campus that “Cagey” has secretly used certain well-known hair tonics in a hitherto vain attempt to remedy this provoking state of affairs. However, we predict that a few years of married life is going to do more good than several gallons of tonic. The much abused “freebody” is “Pinkie’s” pet plaything. Indeed, it is his firm belief, we think, that the drawing of a correct E.B. represents the highest type of engineering analysis. Pinkie “Cagef Page fifty-three “Shorty” THOMAS KILGORE SHERWOOD AXS Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering B.S., McGill Univ., 1923; M.S., M. I. T., 1924; Assistant in Chemical Engineering, M. I. T., 1923-25; Research Associate, 1925-; Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, W. P. L, 1925-. IN OUR Junior Course of Stoichiometry we gained the acquaintance of Mr. Sherwood and we have labelled him as one of the best liked instructors in the department. The ap¬ parent ease with which he slid answers to problems off his slide rule often amazed us, but his careful and clear explanations made everything apprehendable. His exams were “to boost our grades up” as he said, but often they had the opposite effect. How¬ ever, we always felt that flunking one of “Shorty’s” exams reflected on our own ignor¬ ance and not on his teaching ability. ii 5 CARL FREDERICK MEYER TBH ®X Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering B.S., W. P. I., 1922; Instructor in Civil Engineering, 1924-29; Assistant Professor, 1929-. 0NE of the unfortunate occurrences occa¬ sioned by students not taking the Civil Course is the failure to have “Carl” in their work. Having the ability to “get his stuff across” has made him one of the most popu¬ lar and successful instructors on the “Hill.” This year “Carl” displayed his ability as a practical engineer by designing for the city of Springfield, Massachusetts, the famous tri¬ angulation system of the Cobble Mountain Water Project. Having been selected for this position was a mark of considerable dis¬ tinction and was no more deserved by any other than our own “Carl.” Page fifty-four INSTRUCTORS LOUIS WINDSOR RAWSON B.S., W. P. I., 1893; Superintendent of Washburn Shops, 1903-23; Manager, 1923-24; Manager of Washburn Shops and Instructor in Organization and Finance, 1924-. ' • ' J AWSON” has been at least seen by very nearly all the undergraduates who have had machine shop courses. He is the person who is forever busily travel¬ ing in and out of the Washburn Shops offices, puffing away at a cigar stub and carrying a sheaf of important- looking bills and documents. The Mechanics, after a greasy period of learning the actual shop operations, learn an entirely new side of business in tbe actual financial and personnel organiza¬ tion under Mr. Rawson’s capable instruction. BURTON LINWOOD GRAY Instructor in Foundry Practice, 1910-28; Instructor in Foundry Practice and Manager of the Washburn Shops, 1928-. is never too busy to talk to us about grey iron and the best foundry practice. On inspection trips we found him to be a good sport, explaining every¬ thing and asking questions so that we could understand what we were seeing. Now, however, since he is Superintendent of the Wash¬ burn Shops he has had to give up much of his teaching. We sincerely hope that the gain to the Washburn Shops will make up for our loss. “Burf’ WALTER WILLIAM MUNROE Instructor in Pattern-Making, 1915-25; Instructor in Pattern-Making and Drawing, 1926-. JT is rather hard to forget “Pop” Munroe. Indeed, as Drawing Instructor, he engraved himself rather in¬ delibly on our memories. A little red pencil did the trick. A few flourishes and a couple of crosses was “Pop’s” usual method of making a piece of modernistic art out of what had been a fairly good free-hand drawing. In spite of his red pencil, “Pop” is a pretty good fellow. He always has a cheery “hello” for everyone on the campus and a smile for all his classes. Page fifty-five •VIl HAROLD WINTHROP DOWS TBn Coloner B.S., W. P. L, 1918; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, 1919-. OMETHING wrong with your Ford, watch, sewing machine or bahy carriage? Just ask “Banjo Eyes” about it and he’ll fix you up. How, we wouldn’t be so bold as to say, but he’ll get results. For those of us who were interested in machine shops, “Colonel” always had something new, for those who weren’t he helped to make the course far more inter¬ esting than they had anticipated. As for his drawing problems,—well, the less said about them the better. WILLIAM LEWIS PHINNEY, JR. 2E i rA B.S., Dartmouth, 1920; A.M., Clark, 1922; Instructor in Mathematics, W. P. L, 1920-. J EMEMBER those first two weeks in “Bill” Phinney’s Trig class? Remember how scared we all were? “And then came the dawn,” when we found that, under his shell of cynicism and sarcasm, “Bill” is a “regular feller.” Yes, and when he flays you and leaves you flinching from the roars of a laughing class there may be murder in your heart, but, after you think it over, you begin to realize that there is something about “that man Phinney” that makes you like him. CARL CUNNARD JOHNSON Instructor in Forge Practice, 1921-. QARL JOHNSON? Of course; none other than the golden-complexioned young god of Thor who rules the Forge Shop, and who conducts those dreamy three- hour lectures concerning cementite “aggygate” which seems, somehow or other, to become inextricably bound up in one or another species of iron with pearlite, austenite, trulsite or some other sites, which surely would be a sight if they combined in a “seggeygate” as envisioned by some students. However, Carl keeps them all as immaculately straight and orderly in his mind as his attire, even after a hard day at work. Page fifty-six “Carr IVAN EDWIN BIGLER Athletic Director, Juniata College, 1913-15; Instructor in Physical Education and Head Coach of FootOaii, Baseball and Basketball, W. P. I., 1921-. pETE’ ’ is the busiest man on the Hill. He is always occupied with some one of the athletic teams, whipping it into shape and doing his best to turn out a winning combination. He can be seen on the bench during any of the games, with his knees in the region of his chin, sweating bullets while his proteges struggle valiantly for their Alma Mater and for “Pete” himself. “Pete” is also noted for his ability as a hunter and fisherman and as an after-dinner speaker is always in demand. WILLARD ELLIOTT LAWTON 2H B.S., W. P. I., 1920, and M.S., 1922; Graduate Assis- ant in Physics, 1920-22; Instructor 1922-. JF all our instructors were like “Sis” Lawton how ex¬ tremely pleasant would be our stay at Tech,—yes, and it might be longer, too, for many of us. “Sis” knew the Physics text from the foreword through the index. Beyond this point we can vouch for nothing. As for worldly matter,—well we never could inveigle him into a discussion of companionate marriage or the possibilities of national suffrage for the cast-offs of the burlesque circuit,—which, “Sis” admits, are very scanty. He is really a necessity in the Physics Department. CARL WILLIAM LARSON B.M.E., Northeastern, 1923; Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. L, 1923-. pHE patience of students in Free Hand Drawing seldom outlasts that of Mr. Larson, when they are asked for the sixth time, “Kindly take your seats a moment,” in the tone of, “Disperse, ye wastrels.” He continues with, “I find the following blunders copied from sheet to sheet,” in the tone of “What manner of dumbbells be ye?” After this it is no longer Carl Larson but “Butch.” liven so, those who are in “Wolf’s” classes may con¬ sider themselves lucky, for although perhaps real wolves don’t bark, this one does, and fortunately it is worse than his bite. Page fifty-seven “Butch” “Wolf” “Silent” EDWARD CHOATE BROWN A.B., Harvard, 1918; M.A., Univ. of Maine, 1923; In¬ structor in Mathematics, General Electric Engineering School, 1918-21; Univ. of Maine, 1921-24; W. P. L, 1924-. J ETIRING modesty personified: that’s Mr. Brown. He has been instructor in mathematics at W. P. I. since 1924, and, as the saying goes, he “knows his stuff.” Despite his small size he packs a lot of mathematics around with him. His outstanding trait is his considera¬ tion for the feelings of others. We honestly believe it hurts “Silent” even to tell a student he’s wrong. He is the direct antithesis of his colleague. Professor Gay, in physique, manner and speech. They are alike in their liberal endowment with the qualities of good teachers. JOHN HAMILTON WHENMAN B.M.E., Northeastern University, 1926; Instnictor in Mechanical Engineering, W. P. L, 1926-. J AM” is a pretty fair man at finding errors in machine drawings for the industrious Sophomores, and fortunately he hasn’t acquired the red pencil habit to a very great degree so far. But watch out, “Ham,” it runs in the family and it’s liable to get you yet! Both in and out of class “Ham,” although seeming a bit shy and meek, is right there with the information, whether it he concerning the construction of a turbine, or the price of baby carriages. “Ham” “Clyde” CLYDE WARNER HUBBAR D TBH 2AE B.S., W. P. I., 1926; Graduate Assistant in Mechanical Engineering, 1926-27; Instructor in Mechanical Engineer¬ ing, 1927-. OUT at Chaffins for the afternoon! A tall, tanned chap in a gray shirt and a black pipe gripped between a pair of firmly set jaws. It’s Clyde, of course. But it wouldn’t be him without these two accessories, Clyde’s course in hydraulics was really the most popular course of our Senior year, since it never took over fifteen minutes to copy someone else’s homework while his three minute quizzes would offer little opposi¬ tion to a Freshman. However, we did come to know what a really fine scout an instructor can be and still instruct. Page fifty-eight i PAUL RICHARD SWAN AM A.B., Clark Univ., 1926; Secretary of Boys’ Work, Worcester Y. M. C. A., 1923-25; General Secretary, W. P. I. Y. M. C. A., 1925-28; General Secretary, W. P. I. Y. M. C. A., and Instructor in English, 1928-. AS general secretary of the “Y” Paul is more closely associated with the fellows than any other instructor on the “Hill.” As Freshmen we all became acquainted with him and the habit we formed of going to him with our problems concerning our college work stayed with us through our four years, and we always found him willing to help us out. Along with his “Y” work Paul has the daunting task of instructing the Freshmen on correct English. ERNEST WALTER STARR TBH HKN ®A E.E., Cornell, 1925; Instructor in Electrical Engineer¬ ing, 1925-27; W. P. I., 1927-. ‘• ' • WINKLE,” with his fund of knowledge acquired under the direction of the well-known Professor Karapatoff, has endeavored to impart some of it to the Senior Electrics this year in the field of transmission line calculations in the absence of “Rip.” During the three years that he has been here “Twinkle Twinkle” has not only broadened the students’ field of knowledge, but has had an admirable chance to do the same him¬ self, for he has taught a different course each year. ‘‘Twinkle Twinkle” CHARLES GROVER HAINES TKA B.A., Ursinus, 1927; Scholar in Histoiy and Interna¬ tional Relations, Clark University, 1927-28; Instructor in Economics and Government, W. P. I., 1928-. |! ITH the bowl of a pipe or the silver wrapper of a cigar peeping out of his coat pocket, “Lo-Ball” leans back in his chair and bewilders the ever-suffering Juniors with a barrage of questions on Economics or Government. Again, safely entrenched behind some mammoth books piled upon his desk, he smilingly watches them sweating under the burden of completely answering four questions in fifteen minutes. “Young Haines” is highly entertaining, nevertheless, filling in the dull moments with anecdotes, he always prefers to tell the amusing story himself. Page fifty-nine ‘Fitzy ?? J. EDWARD FITZGERALD AEY A2A A B., Clark Univ., 1927; Student Assistant in Geology, 1925-27; Instructor in Modern Languages, W. P. I., 1927-. JT is a pleasure to be under the tutelage of that hand¬ some, always smiling French Instructor of ours, otherwise known as “Fitzy.” While it is an admitted fact than an instructorship at Tech is a very desirable occupation, we had always supposed it was for merely the social or philanthropic- viewpoint and not the financial. It must be the latter, however, with “Fitzy,” for otherwise how could he sport three entirely new cars in the space of one year? Per¬ haps he even knows nothing of the stock market crash. ARTHUR JUSTIN STAPLES 2X B.S., University of Maine, 1927; Instructor in Mechani¬ cal Engineering, 1927-. ‘• ' JAX” has been pushing himself to keep up with the demands upon him for engine work, upon which he is specializing. Everything from Whippet engines to Liberties and Whirlwinds come under bis eagle eye, and he has had his hands full the past season in playing in¬ structor to the local Curtiss Ground School. “Ajax” seems to enjoy himself most when he spends three hours with a blow-torch, alternating between that and an air compressor, in trying to get the semi-Diesel engine going long enough to make a five-minute test. “Ajax” “Higgy 5? EDWIN HIGGINBOTTAM AM Instructor in Modern Languages A.B., Clark Univ., 1926; Instructor in Modern Lan¬ guages, W. P. L, 1927-; Acting Head of Department of Languages, January, same, 1930. JJIGGY,” although a Clark man, seems to enter very well into the Tech atmosphere. If you doubt it, just ask the soccer, squash, or hockey players. Incidentally, he teaches French and Spanish, doing it just as ably as he does everything else into which he enters. Those who have not been lucky enough to have had “Higgy” either on the athletic field or in the classroom may be pitied for they have missed knowing a fine sportsman, and a real gentleman. Page sixty 4,A., CLAUDE K. SCHEIFLEY $KT h:§$ A.B., Univ. of Pa., 1928; Instructor in German, W. P. L, 1928-. K.” is one of the you tger members of Tech’s teach¬ ing staff, and one of the most popular. He is the man who first taught us that “Deutsch” does not mean Dutch. We have always admired his patience with the obtuseness of his German I students. He comes from good old Pennsylvania Dutch stock and due to his studies probably knows more German than the average native German does. His one great mission in life seems to be to get across to his disciples the idea that German is a simpler language than English, but to date his efforts have met with no marked success. “C. K.” ‘‘Don DONALD GRAHAM DOWNING Skull B.S., W. P. I., 1926; Instructor in Civil Engineering, Lehigh Univ., 1926-27; Instructor in Mechanical En¬ gineering, W. P. I., 1927-. ' •‘• I HAT? You’ve never seen ‘Don’ make a basket with one of those fast, overhead shots of his? You should, it’s an art!” Yes, the very same “Don” who is the clever, witly inst’ urto’ in the classroom, instills the rudiments of basketball into those to whom he has been teschin ' f “descript.” And the strange part of it is, he does both with equal ease and finesse. We’re wishing him luck in removing the embryo “bay-window” he’s so worried about. RICHARD BURT DOW AEY A.B., Clark, 1927, and A.M., 1928; Assistant in Physics, Clark, 1926-28; Instructor, W. P. I., 1928-. MU DOW is certainly well versed in the Physical World for he can expound and elaborate on ’most any theory. However, the classes have found it rather difficult to follow his line of reasoning at times and so have rather misunderstood him. Mr. Dow is always glad to repeat any of his statements and will patiently go through his derivations again and again if necessary. The students generally gain the subject matter of his classroom lectures before they leave, and if they don’t it is nobody’s fault but their own. In Junior Physics Laboratory, especially, we found him very efficient. Page sixly-one “F. A.” HARRY BENJAMIN FELDMAN BA B.S., W. P. L, 1926, and M.S., 1929; Student Assistant in Chemistry, 1925-26; Graduate Assistant, 1926-27; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry and Physics, 1927-28; Instructor in Chemisti ' y, 1928-. JJARRY FELDMAN promises to become one of the most popular instructors on the Hill. Too much credit cannot be given him for the able manner with which he handles Freshman Chemistry; how many Sophomores owe a passing grade in Qualitative Ana¬ lysis to Harry’s efforts will never be known, but the figures would undoubtedly surprise even Harry himself, He seems to he one of us and one never hesitates about “Harry” taking problems to him for solution. SEMEN ARSENIEVITCH LEPESHKIN M.A., Columbia Univ., 1927; Assistant in Mathematics, Brown Univ., 1927-29; Instructor, W. P. I., 1929-. EMEN” is said to be very interesting when out of class; but in class! His favorite remark is “We will now haf a leetle queez, gentlemen.” That makes him the poorest lecturer we have ever heard. This is “Semen’s” first year on the Hill, so not much is known about him. However, he surely knows his mathematics and seems very capable. He has im¬ pressed everyone who has known him very favorably and, if we may be allowed to prophesy, will be a valuable addition to Tech’s staff in years to come. “Semen” REGINALD JOSEPH STEPHENSON B.Sc., Univ. of London, 1924; A., Inst. P., 1925; Lec¬ turer in Physics, Memorial Univ. College, Newfound¬ land, 1926-27; Instructor in Physics, W. P. I., 1929-. JTROM good old London comes one of the latest addi¬ tions to our faculty, Reginald Joseph Stephenson. We have not become well enough acquainted with him yet to select an appropriate nickname, so for the time being let’s know him as “Reggie” or “Steve.” Those who have been under his instruction during the past year have become well acquainted with some typical English expressions such as “Good gracious,” or “One upon two,” and in fact, he sometimes puzzles the other instructors by quoting them. Page sixty-two ■ T. w 1 ' A , , “Steve” WILLARD FULLER MANNING B.S., Trinity, 1928, and M.S., 1929; Terry Fellow of Trinity College at Yale Univ., 1928-29; Instructor in Physics, W. P. 1., 1929-. FTER his first year at Tech, the Student body has made a momentous decision about “Antelope.” By common consent, he has been accepted. He is now officially “in.” Yes, the boy from the small town has made good again. After four years of “sharking” physics courses at Trinity and one year at Yale, he is now helping Tech men in their vague and hazy efforts to pass the Physics course here. Of course, he hasn’t had very much teaching experience, but he is extremely willing and helpful. We hope to see more of him next year. FRANK W. GRANT Instructor in Swimming, Coach of Swimming Team, 1929-. JTRANK GRANT, the holder of many swimming rec¬ ords of his own making, and responsible, as coach of the local Y. M. C. A. teams, for the breaking of many other records by his proteges, was induced last year to come to Boynton Hill to try his hand at keep¬ ing Tech’s team in the spotlight which it had occupied for several seasons. To say that he has succeeded is putting it mildly. The men on the team, practically the only ones to come into close contact with him, say he’s a prince, so that goes with us. “Frank” ROLAND GERVAIS A.B., Clark University, 1929; Instructor in Modem Languages, W. P. L, 1930-. MR- GERVAIS was a newcomer to Tech in the middle of the year, fortunately being available at just the right time to fill Professor Brown’s shoes at his un¬ fortunate absence. As a result, only a comparatively few underclassmen have had a chance to meet him. He is a graduate of Clark, and so it seems that “Fitzy” and “Higgy” must have influence at the Main South college to drag another man away from the Alma Mater to work with “The Boilermakers.” However, now that he is here, we hope that Roland finds Tech to his liking and decides to stay. “Roland” Page sixty-three ALLAN EVERETT LAWRENCE TBIT 2H ®YO B.S., W. P. I., 1928; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, 1928-. gOOZER” has been a familiar figure on Tech high¬ ways and byways for the past few years; one always asks why he doesn’t get up out of that hole, so people can see him more planly. The answer is, of course, that his radiance would be too great. No “spoofing” though, “Boozer” is right there with the squash racquet, and will soon be organizing a tourna¬ ment right in his own department. “Boozer JOHN MATTHEW PETRIE B.S., W. P., 1929; Graduate Assistant in Chemistry, 1929-. ' ‘•JOHNNY” is on his first year at actual research since becoming a full-fledged Chemist, and is taking time off now and then during the week to instruct some of the fledglings how the analyses should be performed. It seems that a year or so ago, being married to his fob, that “Johnny” even ate in the laboratory and thus discovered the beneficial effects of bread crumbs in certain processes. However, we’ll wager he’s not pass¬ ing the trick on to the embi ' yos, it might go to their heads. “Johnny ’ “Roger ?5 ROGER BRAINERD TARBOX B.S., W. P. L, 1928; Graduate Assistant in Electrical Engineering, 1928-. Y E have heard Roger say just about ten words di¬ rectly to any one of the students, in his two years in the Lab. Once was when he smilingly gave us a quiz as a special favor to “Sparky” when the latter was out of town, and the other was when a certain species of student had blown the same breaker about five times in succession. Perhaps the limit should have been raised above ten words. Anyhow, we’re sure that the fellow who talks the most doesn’t get ahead the fastest, while we’re not at all doubtful about the one who talks little but says much. So good luck to you, Roger! Page sixty-four B Page sixty-six HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1930 W ITH the beginning of the second year of Tech’s era of prosperity under Captain Earle, the class of 1930 first graced Boynton Hill. From the first orientation lecture in 1926 until that fateful Friday the 13th in June, 1930, its members have contributed a large percentage of tbe captains and record-breakers in athletics; leaders in scholarship; and organizers in undergraduate activities. The Sophomores, determined to put a stumbling-block in our path, effectively placed a large stone hitching-post at the Salisbury building entrance to accom¬ plish that purpose. In spite of locked doors and energetic paddle-wielders, “Danny” Horgan, our temporary chairman, led his supporters to their first vic¬ tory over the yearlings. Truce was declared during the Freshman Reception and rivalry was temporarily discarded in the interests of W. P. I. as many men bent tbeir energies toward fall sports. Reward came in our placing three men on the Varsity in both football and soccer. Other men concentrated their efforts toward further vanquishment of the Sophs to such an extent that decisive victories were won in football, soccer, and track. In tbe midst of tbe excitement of Rush Week forty strong volunteers kept a taut rope over Institute Pond for an hour and fifteen minutes—the second longest pull on record—and finally pulled the exhausted Sophomores through the icy water. The men who held the reins during these successful weeks were: “Al” Hol- way. President; “Marty” Firth, Vice-President; “Al” Ashton, Secretary; and “Ted” Jones, Treasurer. Holway and Ashton continued in office for the second semester with the added help of Parker Smith as Vice-President, and “Cookie” Price as Treasurer. Their first duties consisted mainly of running down clues leading to the discovery of the Sophomore banquet after various false alarms. Who will ever forget the chartering of a bus to take a handful of adventurers to the Webster Fake Hotel, where, after posting besiegers at every window, and linesmen to - cuss f l$30 W. P I. Hotel Brunswick, Boston Mass. Jan, i$Z7, fAY fOTJ fjf T kT. -3 yi Page sixty-seven cut the electric light wires, some of the more cautious discovered that we were about to break up a stag banquet of prominent Worcester business men! It was then that we decided to take matters in our own hands and stage our own party. Accordingly a night was picked that preceded a sophomore examination, and the banquet was held quietly in the Hotel Brunswick in Boston. The Soph banquet was well repre¬ sented by Freshmen and some purloined eggs of acient lineage. The eggs had previously belonged to the second year men, but fell into our hands in time for good use. The Freshies further humbled their rivals in swimming and basketball, and then disdained the Sophs as beneath the regard of such excellence. During the winter “Bill” Graham,made the varsity basketball team, and five made “bWb’s.” There were also several men on the track squad. Later in the year two men made letters on the baseball team, “Walt” French and “Eddie” Milde broke college records as members of the track team, and four others made “aWa’s.” This year completed one of the most successful years of any Fresh¬ man class. Our Sophomore year started off well when the class track team beat the incoming Freshmen, and the class soccer team won the interclass title. The first year men, however, showed their mettle by holding our football team to a tie. “Cookie” Price was elected class President, and held the office during the entire year. He was assisted by Walter French as Vice- President. It was in the fall months that “Bill” Gaw- lowicz shot down the 1931 flag on Alumni Field. The Freshmen were further dis¬ couraged by a bad beating in the annual paddle rush outside the Electrical Engineer¬ ing Building. However, they retaliated by pulling the Soph rope-pull team through the pond, and spoiled our hopes of being a dry class. 1930 continued the battle by winning the Carnival cup on that famous take-off of Dr. Duff’s physics lectures. Who will ever forget Fitt as “A. Woolen Muff”? Much credit for that victory went to “Bim” Purcell, who wrote the skit. It was in this year that the class of 1930 obtained its first captaincy. “Joe” Tawter, I Shooting the Flag Class of ’30 in Water Page sixty-eight diver extraordinary, was elected captain of Worcester Tech’s first swimming team, and four of the five members of that team were men of the same class. Three more Sophs won letters in Var¬ sity basketball, and 1930 was rapidly becoming known as one of the great athletic classes in the history of the school. This reputation was still fur¬ ther advanced when “Ed” Milde was elected captain of the track team in the spring. Two additional men made let¬ ters in this sport, and two more made “aWa’s”. Next, two more men made baseball letters, increasing the total to four. Captain Milde of the track team equalled the World Record in the 50-yd. dash in the winter, and thus added to the athletic glory of the class. The Sophomore class held a very successful Hop in the spring, with “Gene” Center as chairman. The Soph Hop of that year was quite remarkable in that the books showed a substantial profit after the dance was over. In all ways, the second year was as good as the first. In our Junior year, Walter French was elected President and he carried on the good work of Holway and Price. In the second semester, “Wally” Carlson was named President. We finally decided, after much discussion, not to hold a half-way thru banquet , and those who had already paid their five dollars received it back. In many cases the refund was used as the financial support of private celebrations. Our Junior Prom was held in the Horticultural Hall, the proceeds of which gave the class a wealthy reputation. The class was given custody of the Goat’s Head, the first class to have it since ’94. The head was duly turned over to the Freshmen, who lost it to the Sopho¬ mores, showing that the class of 1931 was not entirely asleep. At the end of the year Price, Finney, O’Grady, French, Carlson and Milde were elected to the Skull. In the fall of our Senior year “Cookie” Price was again elected President of the class, and again he held the office through the entire year. Much of this year was spent in hard studying, for those who had a chance of graduating were anxious that the chance should not be thrown away. We considered ourselves as fast reaching that blissful state of being engineers, and offers of jobs after Page sixty-nine 4 Soph Fight graduation were all seriously considered to such an extent that now most of the class have their positions signed up. Delano and Tawter were elected to Skull, and several men were named as Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi initiates. The number of men in these honorary societies compared well with those of former years, showing that 1930 had its scholars as well as its athletes. At the pres ent writing it cannot be told who will be the prize winners at graduation, but whoever they are, they will have earned their honors. The members of the class of 1930 all feel that they have had four very fine years at Tech, and that the class as a whole has done its best to uphold the standards of the college. VIRGINIA LOIS PEARSON Class Baby yi Page seventy M. LAWRENCE PRICE President E. WALDEMAR CARLSON V ice-President PERMANENT OEEICERS WILLIAM J. NEWBOLD Secretary MYRTON P. EINNEY Treasurer Page seventy-one l O HENRY ORVILLE ALLEN “Hank’’ Electric; Born Dec. 18, 1908; Prep. West Springfield High School; entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: West Springfield, Mass. Rifle Team (2, 3, 4), Mgr. (4); Peddler Photographic Editor; Rifle Club, Sec.; Camera Club; Radio Club; A. I. E. E. (3, 4) ; Class Gift Committee. “Hink” is the fellow who attempted to take the Vermont inspection trip in the old flivver runabout and made the trip successfully, while several of his less fortunate classmates fell by the wayside several times. During his stay at Tech, “Hink” has been very active in outside activities. How often have we seen him rushing around with his camera to get snapshots of some athletic con¬ test. It is to him that a large measure of the success of this publication is due. Lurthermore, “Hink” is no mean scholar. He is a true friend, always willing to lend a help¬ ing hand. PAUL ANDERSON “Paul” “Andy” @X Civil; Born June 23, 1908; Prep. North High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept., 1926; Ad¬ dress: 122 Whitmarsh Ave., Worcester, Mass. Eootball (1, 2, 3, 4) “W”; Class football (1, 2); Class member-at-large (3b). is that blond Adonis waltzing down the gym floor? This is a frequent question put by eager damsels to their less favored escorts as “Andy” dances by. And when he hears them, well, he has never learned to control that blush of his. It’s a blush to be proud of, it starts under his collar and travels up and up. Never mind, “Paul,” modesty is a rare virtue on the “Hill” and deserves to be cultivated. As a member of the football squad, “Andy” has been a faithful worker, no one has ever worked harder for his letter than he. In the classroom he is keen, there never were any doubts as to his graduating in four years. And that is something that can be said about only too few at Worcester Tech. ALLAN GUSTAV ASHTON “Al” Chemist; Bora July 8, 1907; Prep. Worcester Classical; Entered W. P. I. Sept., 1926; Ad¬ dress: 4 Wayne Terrace, Worcester, Mass. Class Secretary (la, lb, 2a); Band (1, 2, 3, 4); Leader (3); Glee Club (1); Rope Pull (2); Skep. Chemist, Pres. (3). “AL” came to us as a natural born orator and to those of us who are intimately acquaint¬ ed with him he has revealed his mastery of any subject by rare bits of oratory selected from his own personal experiences. Whenever one of Dr. Jennings’s prized vol¬ umes in the “Chem” library disappears it is an even bet that Allan has it. Even as most chemists, he is a hookworm. As a cornet “tooter” “Al” ranks with the best. For four years he has struggled to keep the band on its feet and, had the efforts of one been sufficient, Sousa would have had a worthy competitor. ARTHUR RUSSELL BARNES “A«55” “Rugged” Civil; Bora July 28, 1908; Prep. Reading High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Reading, Mass. Soccer (2, 3, 4) ; Rope-Pull (2) ; Masque, Stage Manager (3) ; Baseball, Ass’t Manager (3); Manager (4). J USS” is another one of those rugged Civils. So much so, in fact, that the word has just stuck and when it isn’t “Russ,” it’s “Rugged.” Unfailing good naturedness is one of his many assets. Add to that real ability to work and you have a combination hard to beat. As for “Rugged’s” weaknesses, well, one must admit that he knows how to pick ’em. He in¬ variably “drags” to all basketball games and goes to most Tech dances. “Russ” has been active athletically, more so than most of us. Besides being manager of baseball and winning his soccer letter, he has done much to push hockey on the “Hill.” It is mainly through his efforts that the rink was achieved. During his Junior year the hockey team ranked as one of the best in the city, much of its success being due also to his hard work. The school owes you much, “Russ.” Page seventy-three ALBERT BARON Mechanic; Born March 10, 1907; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Springfield, Mass. Basketball (3) ; Judean Club, Springfield Club, Vice-President; Class Basketball, Football, Baseball (1, 2) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; A. S. M. E. “Al” entered Tech he was a memher of the Springfield delegation. Although it has heen said that one should not change places in a boat while in midstream, “Al” seems to have had no trouble, since he changed from Civil to Mechanical Engineering with only slight danger. If anything of importance crops up, “Al” is always capable of telling how the matter should be handled. He has a natural gift of making and keeping friends and during his stay on the Hill has acquired a large number of them. His Tech life is certain to be a great asset to future success. ROBERT STUDLEY BENNETT ®X Mechanic; Born Oct. 28, 1905; Prep. Worces¬ ter North High; Entered W. P. L Sept. 1924; Address: 35 Eixbridge St., Worcester, Mass. Masque, Advertising Mgr. (3) ; Secretary. (4); A. S. M. E. J EALIZING that a course at Tech was not in his line, “Bob” transferred to Tech in the class of ’28. He dropped out for two years and, upon his return was welcomed by the class of ’30. “Bob” has been “knighted” supreme exam pessimist but it is only his mood that has earned him his misnomer, and it spurs him on to better work. Not a doubt exists in the minds of his fellow classmates but, that he will “go places and do things” after graduation. As advertising manager of the Masque he has shown his ability to accomplish anything he may set out to do. Page seventy-four MICHAEL ROGERS BOYLE Electric; Born Jan. 7, 1907; Prep. Stamford High School; Entered W. P. L Sept. 1925; Address: Noroton, Conn. Golf “gWt” (2), Captain (3); Football Squad (1, 2). ‘• ' •j IKE,” as he is known among his fellow students, is one of the electrics who pre¬ ferred to graduate with the class of 1930 rather than with 1929. “Mike” lost a year on account of sickness. Though not over-ambitious he gets along very well in whatever he sets out to do. He enjoys a few subjects and is especially fond of M. E. Lab(?). He is well liked by his acquaintances among his fellow students who will be sorry to part with him. According to his modest assertions, he is a great bargain that some woman is missing. We wish “Mike” as complete success in his future undertakings as he has had in the past. DAVID K. BRAGG “Dave” Mechanic; Born Oct. 13, 1908; Prep. Fox- boro High School, Deerfield Academy; En¬ tered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Fox- boro, Mass. Rifle Team (4) ; Rifle Club, Treasurer; A. S. M. E.; Knights of the Road. QOMING from Deerfield Academy “Dave” started to loaf his way successfully through college. A good taste of the Senior year, how¬ ever, made him change his stride and substitute a little studying. D. K.’s favorite sports are sleeping, eating, and philately (that’s what he calls stamp col¬ lecting). He expects to go to Harvard and study Industrial Sanitation when he has com¬ pleted his course at Tech. If his philatelies do not interfere there is no doubt that “Dave” will make good. “Dave” is very careful of his reputation as a reckless automobile driver in spite of his avowal that he never exceeds the top speed of his Vlodel A. How he gets as far as he does without paying for his gas at the filling stations we have yet to discover. Page seventy-five E. WALDEMAR CARLSON ‘Wally” @YO TBn SKULL Chemist; Born Aug. 2, 1907; P;rep. North High School, Worcester; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 49 Olga Ave., Worcester. Football (2, 3, 4) ; Peddler (4) ; Athletic Council (4); Tech Council (3b); Class Foot¬ ball (la, 2a) ; Rope-Pull (la) ; Cdass Auditor (3a) ; Class President (3b) ; Chairman, Com¬ mencement Committee. • ALLY” has been one of the more popular members of our class. His influence and ability have been felt in many branches of Tech life. Although, for the most part, his energies were concentrated on “the books” during his first year, since that time, he has been kept busy with extra curriculum activities. Lor three years he has won his “W” on the gridiron. In his- position at tackle, that persistent atti¬ tude, prevalent in anything which he undertakes, won him a place at the top. We are sure that his executive ability and’ his ability as a chemist and engineer id will be realized in whatever line of endeavor he chooses to follow. ' i CLARE EUGENE CENTER Gene ATO Electric; Born July 7, 1908; Prep. Nashua High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: Nashua, New Hampshire. Bus. Mgr. 1927 “Y” Handbook; Editor ' 1928 “Y” Handbook; Tech News—Reporter (lb, 2), Junior Editor (3), Editor-in-Chief (4); Junior Editor, Peddler (3) ; Editor-in-Chief (4) ; Knights of the Road (2, 3, 4) ; A. I. E, E. (3, 4) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Vice- President (4) ; Interfraternity Council (3b, 4a) ; Class Nominating Committee (1, 2) ; Manager Class Carnival Skit (2), Class Secre¬ tary (3a); “Y” Carnival Committee (2), Chairman (3) ; Chairman, Soph Hop (2) ; Ass’t Manager Basketball (3) ; Junior Marshal (3b); Senior Prom Committee. gVERYONE at Tech knows “Gene,” with his cheerful smile and a friendly word for all. Since the day of his arrival, he has made a name for himself in almost every activity on the “Hill,” besides being a student of no mean ability. We owe our thanks to him for this 1930 Peddler. “Gene” will never need to take a course in salesmanship, for he has already shown the ability to sell anything to anyone—with the single exception of “Doc” Pierce, who is quite a salesman himself. Page seventy-six FRANK DUDLEY CHAFFEE “Dud” Electric; Born Nov. 20, 1906; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 46 Gordon St., Spring- field, Mass. Knights of the Road; A. I. E. E. (3, 4) ; Class Nominating Committee (Ih, 2b) ; Interfrat¬ ernity Council (4). JT doesn’t take words to tell why “Dud” is so well liked and well known. A cheery smile and a helping hand for everyone, a plugger and a worker in everything he attempts. It certainly was a bad break for these Wor¬ cester girls that his spare time was all taken up in trips to a certain place in Boston. They could look and admire though, and that in itself is quite a thing. “Dud’s” experience in business has already taken him over the road from president to janitor, and after his engineering training in the logical handling of problems as acquired at Tech and Simmons, he should be able to retrace his steps from janitor upwards very rapidly. CHARLES HAROLD COLE “Charlie” @Yn Chemist; Born July 23, 1908; Prep. Holliston High School; Entered W. P. I. 1926; Address: Holliston, Mass. Interfraternity Council; Skeptical Chymists; Interfraternity Dance Committee, Chairman (3); Nominating Committee (4a). pERHAPS you’ve never heard of Holliston, but at least you know “Charlie.” He is one of those rare persons who always comes to class with the correct solution to those brain-teasing problems in “Chem. Eng.”; and of the chosen few who gets a high mark in that despicable Organic. Yet despite these scholastic achieve¬ ments, “Charlie” is far removed from that wretched category of mankind known as “scabs,” and is often to he found where bigger and better “whoopee” is being made. Charlie is an ardent advocate of the often proposed Worcester-So. Hadley Railroad, this fact accounting for frequent absences on week-ends, but then that’s his husines. Page seventy-seven JOHN WILLIAMS CONLEY “Jack ' ’ Mechanic; Born June 7, 1908; Prep. Taunton High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress; Taunton, Mass. A. S. M. E.; Newman Club. JACK” always took his Phys. Ed. courses seriously, and after his boxing matches with Prohovich, he liked to carry the tactics he had just learned into the Saturday P. M. games of basketball. “Jack” and “Bill” (not Jill) could usually be found during drawing or design periods try¬ ing to see if they could put “ringers” of smoke over the valve handles or doorknobs down in the nether parts of the M. E. building. Having accomplished the express purpose of their de¬ sign, they would finish off the day’s exereise with the usual rough and fast basketball game. The locker room and floor will miss you next year, “Jack.” ALBERT STANLEY CORBIN “Al” Mechanic; Born Jan. 30, 1908; Prep. Wor¬ cester North High School; Entered W. P. L Sept. 1925; Address; Massachusetts Ave., Worcester, Mass. Tech News (1, 2); “Y” Carnival (2); Rope- Pull (1); Junior Marshall (3). fellers, listen while I tell ya about this man Cobbin.” “Al” stepped out of the doors of North High, looked about, and deeided to give Tech a break. “Huh, Huh!” As a matter of fact, other things broke and he found himself on the wrong side of the fence. His course on the Hill has been broken by a year’s teaching at North, and of late, by fre¬ quent trips to Wheaton to assure himself that the fresh (wo ) men were not misinformed in any particular. “Al,” we all hope that the whole world will shift its pace and get into stride with you so that life will be more agreeable. Page seventy-eight WILLIAM EDWARD CORFITZEN “Shiek ’ Civil; Born Felj. 4, 1908; Prep. Huntington High; Entered W. P. 1. 1926; Address: Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, N. Y. Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; A. S. C. E. (1, 2, 3, 4); Rifle Club (2l; Radio Club (2). ' •‘•QHIEK” collected his nickname soon after arriving at Tech. It has improved his education greatly since coming here. It is said that his knowledge of contours was great, but since taking a special course at Buffalo, he has become an authority on the subject. During his travels for the State of New Y ork, “Shiek ’ made an interesting picture collection of bridges, dams, and what not. There is a story connected with each of them. “Shiek” never could figure out whether “Coombsie’s” remark about dropping athletics if they interfered with studies applied to night activities or not. HUGH HENRY COYLE, JR. ‘ Hughie” Chemist; Born Sept. 11, 1908; Prep. Worcester Classical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 48 Blossom St., Wor¬ cester, Mass. Skeptical Chymists (1, 2, 3, 4); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4). j EVER in a hurry, forever busy, that’s “Hughie.” He is known for his interest in chemistry, his strong character, and his per¬ sonality. His interest in the fair sex has been “nil,” though he has buried himself in a startling research, the chemical analysis of day dreams, and we feel sure that he is qualified to discuss the matter. To have known “Hughie” has been a privi¬ lege. Perhaps some of us have not had the favor of intimate conversation with him, but many of us will remember him as witty, generous, and wise. As to what the fu ture holds for him, we are at a loss to know, but whatever he does attempt, we think that he should always succeed. Page seventy-nine GEORGE W. CROSSLEY Vig” Mechanic; Born Oct. 7, 1907; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: 130 Grand View Ave., Worcester, Mass. A. S. M. E.; Newman Club. fJERE we have upon exhibition to the public eye, the prize pessimist of the M. E. Depart¬ ment. No matter what the quiz, whether daily, monthly, or final, “Jig” could be depended on to flunk it cold—-by his own say-so. But it seems that upon this subject, as in some others, he could not agree with the profs, and he al¬ ways came through with a good average. “Jig” has scarcely ever been seen alone on the Hill, in class or at a game. During the former he is always accompanied by his little brown brief-case, and at the latter, as well as before and after classes, by the frau—meaning chauffeur. WILLIAM DWIGHT DAVIDSON “Husky” AXA Mechanic; Born Aug. 11, 1908; Prep. Green¬ field, Mass.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Lunenberg, Mass. Track, Ass’t Mgr. Soccer (3) ; Track (3) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2). JUST to prove that his nickname was no mis¬ nomer, “Husky” went out for anchor man on the rope-pull team. If there were other aspirants, they were of little consequence for “Husky” held the job for two years. ’Tis said that the team lost, the second year, only because of the stretch of the rope between him and the transit. There is one other field wherein “Husky” excels, or claims to excel. His conquests among the Worcester dance-hall co-eds are really num¬ erous. It will take more than several under-classmen to provide for Worcester girls the entertainment that “Husky” has given for four years. Page eigh ty FRANCIS GARDNER DAVIS “Dave’ I 2K Electric; Born June 12, 1905; Prep. Greenfield High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Greenfield, Mass. Rope Pull (1). came back to us this year all primed with the knowledge garnered from the shops of the G. E. Company; prepared to knock all the courses for a loop and to buffalo the profs. However, “Doc” Pierce hadn’t been so long away from that same company, that “Dave” ran into a slight snag when differences arose between these two. “Dave” could at least claim honors for blow¬ ing as few circuit-breakers as anyone, although his language might have blown a few after he had spent many weary hours trying to find A, B, and C with the aid of that - calculating ma¬ chine! HERBERT WEBB DAVIS “Herb” I 2K Mechanic; Born April 21, 1907; Prep. Hol¬ yoke High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: 54 Montgomery Ave., Worcester, Massachusetts. Glee Club; Class Soccer; Class Baseball (1); Rope Pull (1, 2). ‘ fJERB” is one of those natural born sales¬ men who can sell personality and tractors to anybody, and in his spare time he is selling the faculty the idea that he knows his stuff in the studies. He loves the faculty so much that almost any time you can find his Ford parked in their parking area, and the remainder of the time he is getting 70 m.p.h. out of his car going to Boston, Holyoke, and where not. Nothing bothers “Herb” and with that ability to get places and do things, and with his sales and mechanical ability, he will put himself out in front in the en¬ gineering world. Page eighty-one EDWARD RAWLINGS DELANO “E(U’ “Del” Skull Civil; Born Feb. 15, 1905; Prep. Worcester North High; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1924; Address: 99 Salisbury Street, Worcester, Mass. Track (1, 2) ; “W” (2) ; Football “W” (2, 4) ; A. S. C. E.; Cross Countiy “cWc”; Class Track; Class Football; Treasurer W. P. I. A. A. (2) ; Junior Marshall (3) ; Senior Banquet Committee. entered with the Class of 1928, but was soon called away to build railroads and bridges in Vermont. He finally returned to Tech and became a member of the class of ’30. On one of his sojourns in the Green Mountain State “Ed” made a very decisive step forward in life and became one of the Class of ’30’s few married men. “Ed’s” four years at Tech have been marked and well spent with his endeavors in his studies and athletics. In his athletics “Ed” has shown well the consistency, pluck, and determination which are characteristic of all his endeavors. CLEMENT ALBERT DIDDEN “Clem” $rA Civil; Born Sept. 1, 1908; Prep. Eastern High School, Washington, D. C.; Lehigli Univ.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1927; Address: Wash¬ ington, D. C. Cross Country (2, 3, 4) ; A. S. C. E. NEORTUNATELY “Clem” was not initiated with our class, having transferred from Le¬ high at the beginning of his Sophomore year. He may have been trying to shake off un gros ennui, but, if this were the case, we suspect that he has not been entirely successful, even here at Tech. In fact, his shuffling gait and low ex¬ clamations as he enters the classroom seem to indicate that he has not. His position as division movie critic is undisputed. But remember, brother Civils, that although Clem has no hopes for Tau Beta Pi, he is the only one having Dif¬ ferential Equations to his credit! Page eighty-two WILLIAM HENRY DOYLE “Biir “Conan” AXA Chemist; Born Dec. 28, 1907; Prep. Spring- field Technical High Scool; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Springfield, Mass. Tech Show (2, 4) ; Masque (1,2, 3, 4, 5); Man¬ dolin Club (3, 4, 5); Rifle Team “rWt” (2). “BILL” entered Tech in ’25; coming to us from Springfield Technical High School. Con¬ vinced by the next Sophomore-Freshman paddle rush, Bill joined the ranks of ’30 as soon as possible. “Conan” was inclined to be a bit lazy, but under the astute guidance of Dr. Smith he has discovered this insidious microbe which causes procrastination and has applied the remedy. Incidentally, “Bill” “rates” well with the fair ones but we are sure that his frequent visits to the Y. W. C. A. were mainly for scientific reasons. How else would you explain the fact that Sherwood’s “Chem. Engin” didn’t have a chance with “Bill” present. Keep up your newly acquired conscientiousness “Bill”, for it will serve you doubly well in the future. DANIEL PIKE DYER, JR. “Dan” “D.P.” Mechanic; Born Oct. 20, 1907; Prep. North High School, Worcester, Mass.; Entered W. P. L Sept. 1926; Address: 206 Russell Street, Worcester. Rope Pull (1, 2) ; A. S. M. E. J AVING grown up in the shadow of the col¬ lege gates, it was natural that “Dan” should be absorbed into the Class of ’30, after leaving North High. In spite of his professional aspirations, “D.P.” has never forgotten the charms of rustic life, as lived in old North Brookfield. The snap-shots he brings back prove that. Fencing was his favorite sport until the fickle young damsels took up archery, and left him without a class to teach. Dan believes that the time he spends making his trick pipe “pull” right isn’t wasted, since “Today’s pipe-dreams are tomorrow’s great engineering feats.” Page eighty-three ALVAN OTTO ERICSON ‘ Eric’’ “Ar AXA Born; Sept. 26, 1905; Prep. Ludvila High School, Sweden; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: 9 2 Eames Street, Worcester, Massa¬ chusetts. Soccer (1, 2, 3, 4) ; A. S. C. E.; W. P. 1. Y. M. C. A.; Cosmopolitan Club, Treasurer (3); Class Track (1, 2); Class Soccer (1, 2, 3). HEY don’t make ’em any better than “Eric” when it comes to soccer players. And when it comes to his national sport, skiing, he isn’t at home unless it’s championship competition. “Eric” takes in several ski tournaments each year and usually manages to take several places in each ore. He has a standing offer of all ex¬ penses paid to any tournament he desires to enter from a New York Athletic Club. “Eric” is and has to be good-natured for he is the subject of much raillery. One hears “You dumb Swede” and “Ay just cum ofer.” Does he step out? Just ask him what happened at the Dartmouth Banquet! He’ll tell you—what he re¬ members of it. SNICKER. “Have you heard this one?” asks the Flying Finn from Fitchburg. “It seems there was an old maid who was —.” “Bernie” himself with the same old line of stories, good, bad, but not indifferent. “Bernie” could push himself around the track and up and down the basketball court with good speed until Old Man Nicotine got him. Perhaps that was the cause of his losing the debate with “Pa” over how framed structures should be built. As a tap dancer, we have yet to learn how “Bernie” keeps his equilibrium while waving his feet around in the air. He is also very talented, we hear, at imitating the seal—a very rare species of animal in these parts. BERNARD ILMARI ERKKILA “Bernie’ ATO Civil; Born Aug. 20, 1909; Prep. Fitchburg High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Peddler Staff (3) ; Advertising Manager, 1930 Peddler. Page eighty-four CHARLES ROZZE LLE FAY “Rosy” “Charlie” SAE Electric; Born May 24, 1908; Prep. Worces¬ ter Academy, Worcester, Mass.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 28 Beeching Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. Class Historian (lb, 2, 3a, 4a) ; Class Editor 1928 Peddler; Junior Prom Committee (3); Interfraternity Council (3). ' ‘•QHARLIE” intends to follow his father’s foot¬ steps and become a patent lawyer. With this purpose in mind and after graduating from Worcester Academy he transferred his allegiance to W. P. I. where he has been acquiring the necessary engineering training for his chosen profession. During our years at Tech we have noticed that “Charlie” is usually present at the college dances, much to the delight of the fairer sex. As for what the ladies see in him we are not prepared to say, but we find him to be a man that is quite frank, seldom hurried, and never perturbed,—a true gentleman and a sincere friend. JOHN ELLIOT FLETCHER “Fletch” ATn Mechanic; Born Feb. 1909; Prep. Nashua, N. H. High School, Peekskill Military Acad¬ emy; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Nashua, New Hampshire. Football (1, 2); Class Football (1); Class Bowling (1) ; Ass’t. Mgr. Swimming (3) ; Presi¬ dent, Aero Club (4) ; Knights of the Road (2, 3, 4). ALTHOUGH we fear that “Fletch” will never learn to speak a language other than English, he sure does know his mathematics and his “ar- gumentum ad infinitum.” As for the mechanics he is studying;—-“Fletch” knows the mechanics of his big Studebaker, and has his throttle cali¬ brated in his mind so that he can tell within a fraction of what velocity he can produce with his foot at any given angle. Don’t get on “Fletch’s” bad side, or he’ll turn your hair grey if he gets you in the Study. However, the magic feel of “stepping on it” doesn’t come to John until after he is thoroughly awake, for his common expression is “Just coffee, please, George. I have an eight o’clock.” Page eighty-jive fi USET STANLEY HERBERT EILLION ‘Stan’ :§H TBH Civil; Born Oct. 27, 1907; Prep. Springfield Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Springfield, Massachusetts. Reporter Tech News (2) ; Asst. Editor Tech “Bible” (2) ; Junior Editor of Peddler (3) ; Ass’t. Editor-in-Chief of Peddler (4) ; A. S. C. E.; Camera Club (1, 2, 3, 4). JN THE EaR of 1926, Stanley Fillion started upon his quest of a B.S. in Civil Engineer¬ ing at Worcester Tech. Scholastically he has had few rivals during his four years. Although not athletically inclined, Stan has always been a great booster and worker for his Alma Mater. As Editor-in-Chief of the C. E. Survey he has shown his publishing ability and his keen sense of humor. Only one blemish remains on his career at Tech. Who of the Civils will forget the night at Railroad Camp we learned that “Stan” had lost ten feet in a day’s work. Never mind, “Stan”, we all make mistakes but we will never forget that one. MYRTON PARKER EINNEY “Myrt” Skull Civil; Born Jan. 11, 1908; Prep. Wakefield High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Wakefield, Massachusetts. Eootball (1, 2, 3), Capt. (4); A. S. C. E. Sec. (3), Pres. (4); Class Treasurer (3a, b, 4a, b) ; Junior Prom Committee; Ass’t. Mgr. Baseball; Interfraternity Council (3) ; Class Football (1, 2). ' Y ' HERE are not many of us who will soon for¬ get how “Myrt” worked the old “sand-lot” hidden ball trick in the game with Norwich last Fall. In spite of this “Myrt” is not the deceptive type but is more like the still waters that run deep. Those who have had the oppor¬ tunity to look down into the depths have found a great deal to love and admire. “Myrt” bunked in the last tent at Chaffins and won’t soon forget the last night and a bucket of water. How about it “Myrt?” Page eighty-six WALTER HORACE ERENCH “W dt” “Stretch” I 2K Skull TBH SH Mechanic; Born Dec. 3, 1906; Prep. Worces¬ ter North High and Deerfield Academy; En¬ tered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; 202 Russell St., Worcester. Track “W” (1, 2, 3, 4); Indoor Track (1, 2, 3, 4); W. P. I. A. A. (2, 3); Tech Council (3a) ; Class Auditor (la) ; Class Vice Pres. (2a, b) ; Class Pres. (3a); Class Soccer (1, 2) ; Class Track (1, 2) ; Rope Pull. ETER the usual four years in North High “Walt” thought that he was still too inexperi¬ enced in the ways of the world so he decided to spend a year at Deerfield, and from there he came to Tech. He must have found out the ways of the world up there for the trials and tribulations of Tech have meant nothing more to him than the hurdles, which he takes so proficiently. “Walt” certainly has made a success of his four years at Tech in the scholastic and athletic lines as well as honorary societies but there is no telling where he would have been now if “-hadn’t got him.” KENNETH VALETTE ERYER “Ken” PA Electric; Born April 25, 1904; Prep. Windham High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: Willimantic, Conn. Rifle Team (2, 3) ; “rWt” (3) ; Class Rifle Team (2, 3) ; Class Bowling (2, 3) ; Class Foot¬ ball (2) ; Class Track (2) ; Tech News Re¬ porter (2); Rifle Club (2, 3); President Rifle Club (3) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E. i‘ J EN” left Willimantic to enter the Class of 1928 at Worcester Tech, but unfortunately, in his attempt to complete his education he un¬ dermined his health and was forced to withdraw from college. He returned again in time to join the Class of 1930. How Ken’s spare time is spent in Worcester is still quite a mystery, but we suspect that it is divided between supporting the local Y. M. C. A. and giving the fair sex ol Worcester a “break”. There is no doubt in our minds that Ken, with his quiet determination, will succeed in whatever calling he pursues after he leaves Tech. Page eighty-seven •let . BOLESLAW STANLEY GAWLOWICZ “Biir zsn Electric; Born May 8, 1907; Prep. New Bed¬ ford High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: New Bedford, Massachusetts. Rifle (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Capt. (2, 3) ; Soccer (2, 3, 4; ; Class Track (1) ; Soccer (2) ; Rifle Team Capt. (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Rifle Club Vice-Pres. (3) ; A. I. E. E. “BILL” came to Tech a quiet boy from New Bedford and remained so until he took E. E. Lab. There he started in with a bang, in feet several of them. He and the other circuit breaking twin started in to test circuit breakers with no great success until “Ham” came along and showed them how to make a short circuit with skill and technique. “Biir s” size does not interfere with his shoot¬ ing. When ’31 put up its class flag he shook the moths out of his ancient weapon and proceeded to remove the flag with lead. “Bill” is always willing to help someone out, even to giving “Al” his exercise. RALPH HALE GILBERT “Ralph’ CNil; Born Dec. 23, 1905; Prep. New Britain Senior High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Ad¬ dress: Newington Junction, Conn. Glee Club (3, 4, 5) ; Camera Club (2, 3. 4) ; Sec. and Treas. Rifle Club (4), Class Track (2); Class Bowling (2). J ALPH has been a most industrious stu¬ dent, industrious in more ways than one. Quite often one finds him sneaking up on some unsuspecti g group and “snapping” them. Or one can find him in the gymnasium balcony t king pictures of an assembly or of Com¬ mencement. As a member of the Glee Club Ralph has been fortunate in that he can always count on being take.i on its trips. He has taken part in three New England contests. That’s enough for any one person. Among his other activities are the rifle club and class track and bowling. And so we see that “Gil” has been a booster of every possible Tech activity. One cannot ask more of any man than this. Page eighty-eight ALBERT M. GOODNOW ‘Ar Electric; Born Feb. 17, 1905; Prep. Sudbury High; Entered W. P. I. 1923; Address: South Sudbury, Massachusetts. Masque (2); Glee Club (3, 4). “AL” gave up graduating with the class of 1927 to work for Henry Ford as a local purchasing agent, and when the class of 1930 came along he joined us. Since one day when he stumbled into a certain restaurant near Tech, “AT’ has been quite interested in restaurants, etc. Every now and then he would leave for dinner and return in the early hours of the morning. With all this, “ATs” quiet disposi- sition was never upset and resisted all efforts of his roommates to change it. “ATs” steady-going consistency with “Doc’s” and other prof’s outside problems has stood many a classmate in good stead after coming to class the morning after the night before. WILLIAM GRAHAM ATO Skull Electi ' ic; Born March 4, 1908; Prep. Whitins- ville High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1926; Address: Whitinsville, Mass. Football (1, 2, 3), “W” (2, 3) ; Basketball (1, 2, 3a, 4), “W” (1, 2, 4), Captain (4); Base¬ ball (1, 2, 3, 4), “W” (2, 3) ; Member-at-large (3a); Class Football (1, 2), Captain (2); Class Basketball (1, 2), Captain (1, 2). glLL” was already known to Tech men when he entered, from his showing at the inter¬ scholastic tournaments. He immediately took the position of Varsity center from all comers during his Freshman year, and has led the team in scoring ever since, as well as being the city’s high scorer, outpointing Clark and Holy Cross men as for averages. However, “Bill” was not content with laurels in basketball alone, so he set out to make a name for himself in football and baseball, and even though he has cost “Doc” a goodly sum of money in the way of new teeth, knee braces, wooden legs, etc., he has been worth it. f age eighty-nine X CARMELO SALVATORE GRECO “Grec” 2H TBn Electric; Born Nov. 11, 1907; Prep. New Bri¬ tain High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1926; Address: New Britain, Connecticut. Rifle Team (4b) ; Newman Club, Nominating Committee (lb, 2a) ; A. 1. E. E.; Secretary (4a-b) ; Commencement Committee. I ELL, well, and well! Now “Grec” can sit back and amuse himself with pleasant thoughts of his college days. Oft times did credulous “Grec” become intimidated by Coombsie’s “Many of you men here do not be¬ long here,” but he proved himself invincible. He leaves all courses strewn in his path of de¬ struction and approaches the horizon decorated with the insignias of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi. He showed his metal when he had to “hold that tiger.” Now “Grec” sets sail in his own boat and with such endurance and determination his success is insured. Among other things, he will always be remembered as the Class Tonsorial Artist. ROGER THOMAS GRISWOLD “Red” Mechanic; Born April 22, 1906; Prep. Wor¬ cester South High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: 242 Chandler St., Worcester, A. S. M. E. ) E didn’t get to know “Red” until we were well started on our college career, but he found a place among us which he has quietly held till now. There isn’t a better-natured chap in the class than “Red” and we think it would be the Prof’s idea of paradise to have as attentive and inter¬ ested a group of students as “Red” out front all the time. “Rog” lives on Chandler St., and although we have never been down that way, we suspect that the mud must be pretty deep because “Red,” for four years, has worn those “high-water” pants and a pair of high shoes. Page ninety RAYMOND STEWART HAITSMA “Ray Mechanic; Born Feb. 20, 1909; Prep. Marl¬ boro High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Northboro, Mass. A. S. M. E. TTOLLOWING in the foot-steps of his brother, “Ray” came to the “Hill” from North¬ boro. The trials and tribulations of a com¬ muter were his, for each day he journeyed from Northboro in the face of the elements, in the search of Knowledge. His face was rarely seen (probably due to the remoteness of his habita¬ tion) at any of Tech’s social affairs. However, it is understood that he frequented other “stamping grounds.” “Ray” is a quiet fellow and one may be sure that he will go on taking life in his calm, steady manner as we have known him to do here at Tech. ALLAN LINDSAY HALL “At Electric; Born Nov. 7, 1904; Prep. Ports¬ mouth, N. H., High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: Portsmouth, N. H. Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Radio Club (1) ; A. I. E. E. (3, 4). ' • ' • L” never could get far away from Tech without feeling the urge to return to Boynton Hill. Having returned last fall from experimental work in the Bell Laboratories for the past fifteen months, “Al” has been a great help to the fellows with his knowledge of vacuum tubes, their theory and application. “Sparky’s” hook-ups were a cinch for him. Although good old Portsmouth is “Al’s” home town, he says that about all he knows about it now is that they still have a Navy Yard near there. His travels have kept him nearer the Statue of Liberty, and there he expects to stay for a time after graduation. Page ninety-one WALTER HANSEN “ra i” “Brightie” 2AE Electric; Born May 20, 1907; Prep. Peering High School, Portland; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1924; Address: Portland, Maine. Track (Ih, 2) ; “cWc” (2a) ; Rope-Pull cox¬ swain (1) ; A. I. E. E.; A. S. C. E.; Class Track (2, 3) ; Class Swimming (3) ; Class Bowling (3). • HO is that young man who just came out of the Alumni Office and started away in a flivver, the back of which is labeled ‘Wor¬ cester Tech’ and the front of which is labeled ‘Schenectady’”? Why, that is our old friend “Walt” Hansen, and there is only one “Walt”! He is a hard worker, and an engineer, ever optimistic, happy, and willing to take his share of the load. No activity would be complete without the aforementioned flivver, either. It is but a “one-seater” but “Why use two when one will do”? “Walt” hails from Maine, but this only shows that “Not all who come from Maine are maniacs.” He took a short sojourn in Schenectady after his Junior year and many of us envy him the knowledge he picked up there. HAROLD CARTER HART ‘‘Harold” :SH TBH Civil, Born Nov. 12, 1908; Prep. Bristol, Conn., High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: Forestville, Conn. Soccer Manager (4a) ; Junior Prom Committee Chairman (3b). JJAROLD’ S associates in Civil Engineering will swear that the song “I’m a dreamer” was written for him. At any rate, it fits. The reason? Well, how can anyone stay awake in class if he has played a parlor date until one A.M. and then studied until half-past four? Scholastically, one can’t achieve any more honors than Harold. As manager of soccer he has shown his interest in athletics. As chairman of the Junior Prom Committee, he pushed across one of the most successful Proms in some time. If these do not fully demonstrate his varied ability, we must resign the pen in favor of a more eloquent writer. Page ninety-two f ALLEN HASTINGS “Ar Civil; Born Jan. 28, 1905; Prep. Bartlett High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1925; Address: Webster, Mass. Ass’t Manager Soccer (3) ; Class Soccer (1, 2). ‘• ' • L” Hastings is that tall lad from Webster who claimed he could, and did, drive from Webster to New York in three hours. One is tempted to believe him after seeing him drive. “Al” never lived in town but preferred to commute by bus. Anyone who has ever ridden from Webster to Worcester by bus will under¬ stand why—most of the passengers are girls, from counter clerks down. His real interests, however, are concentrated in Southbridge. “Why shouldn’t they be?” asks Allen in all seriousness. He never did agree with “Pa” French as to how framed bridges were built, but no one else ever did, either, so he can’t be held too strictly for that. Every¬ one who ever met and associated with “Al” will testify to his friendliness and geniality. One doesn’t ask for more. HERBERT FREDERICK HILLIS ‘‘HerV’ Electric; Born Feh. 17, 1906; Prep. Methuen High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Methuen, Mass. Bowling Team (1); Radio Club; A. I. E. E. (2, 3, 4). }JERB” hails from some place called Methuen. He had a great liking for French so he prevailed upon Prof. Brown to let him repeal the course and thus he entered our class. Neverthless “Herb” is a “good man”as can be seen by his ability in other courses. “Herb” is a careful fellow. Ever since he had an argument with a street car he has been going out with nurses. He has the number of every hospital in Worcester in his book. When “Herb” stretches his long legs he goes places, and when he is going under full steam it takes a good man to keep up with him. Ask Bill. Page ninety-three RICHARD ARNOYS HOLLEY “Dick” “Hooley” ®X Electric; Born June 21, 1908; Prep. Otisville, N. Y., High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; Otisville, New York. A. I. E. E. (3, 4) ; Treasurer (3) ; Tech News Association (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Subscription Manager (3); Business Manager (4). i piCK” is the one boy of the Class of ’30 who has mastered the art of growing and keeping under cultivation as luxuriant a growth of “goofer feathers” as it has been our privilege to see since looking through the yearbooks of the “gay nineties.” We don’t know what “kick” “Dick” gets out of handling other people’s money, unless it be merely the feel of having it pass through his hands, but nevertheless, he has made a most efficient keeper of the shekels for several organizations. Better yet, he has kept all accounts straight. “Dick” takes his bridge seriously, and due to his training in the big milk and onion district of Orange County, New York, challenges all comers. ROBERT EBENEZER HOLLICK “B ob” “Weazle” 2AE Civil; Born April 24, 1908; Prep. William H. Hall High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: West Hartford, Conn. Swimming (2, 3) ; A. S. C. E.; Class Swim¬ ming (1, 2); Rope-Pull (1, 2). ' J HIS tall, serious young man came from West Hartford, where they raise airplane motors and tobacco. “Bob,” however, hasn’t had much to do with either, until this last year when he acquired a pipe and a box of matches. So im¬ mersed has “Weazle” been in the delights of the pursuance of an education in civil engineer¬ ing that he has had little time for anything but swimming and an old motorcycle. Vague rumors of peregrinations in the direction of that famous hill, Asnebumsket, have leaked in from the frontier, but it is doubtful if “Bob” ever viewed that mount. If hard work and persistence count in industry, it is a sure bet that “Bob” will some day be a ‘ffiig shot” in an engineering line. Page ninety-four FREDERICK COLVIN HOLMES “Barney” a)SK Civil; Born Jan. 29, 1907; Prep. West Spring- field High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: West Springfield, Mass. Basketball (1, 2, 3); “W” (2); Knights of the Road; A. S. C. E.; Class Football (la) ; Rope-Pull (la); Class Basketball (lb, 2b). LTHOUGH handicapped by a West Spring- field origin, “Barney” has progressed far at Tech. Right from the start his time was divided between Boston, basketball, and the abolishment of profane language. His success in one activity was only rivalled by his suc¬ cesses in the others. In fact, to help out the third cause he himself swore off at the begin¬ ning of each year. A conscientious student, Barney’s favorite study was Railroads—and how he did concentrate on the Boston Albany! Generous, willing, the best of friends, his greatest delight was to have the brothers take free candy from his store! WILLIAM BABE KENYON Mechanic; Born April 15, 1906; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Indian Orchard, Mass. glLL” graduated from high school when most of us were Freshmen, and spent the years between then and the fall of 1926 in the machine shops of Indian Orchard. The ex¬ perience he gained there stood him—and “Scotty”—in good stead when they came to Machine Shop, and thus enabled the latter gentleman to give more time to Tech News — and other things. Although he has shown his ability as a mechanic in our daily boiler room conferences, as well as in the classroom, “Bill’s ’ great love for “Ham’s” lucid methods of ex¬ planation lead us to believe that he should have chosen the E. E. course. “Tough breaks” compel us to abandon him to the mercies of 1931, though we feel that he deserves a better fate. His unfailing good nature and willingness to tackle those “damn tough” M. E. problems will make him many friends in that class, as it has in ours, and will in the years to come, wherever he may be. Page ninety-five CARL GUSTAV LARSON “Carl” Electric; Born Aug. 12, 1905; Prep. Hiiganas High School, Hiiganas, Sweden; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address): 30 Boyd St., Worcester, Mass. Swimming “sWt” (2, 3, 4) ; Soccer “aWf” (1, 4) ; A. I. E. E. (4) ; Capt. Class Swim¬ ming (2). WEDEN is noted for turning out “he-men” and Carl is no exception. No one who has watched him forge ahead in a 200-yard breast stroke race, doing a lap in eight powerful strokes, can doubt this. Carl also has the faculty for using his head, both on the soccer field and in the class room. Although he is very quiet and slow to make friends, his cheery smile is always present so that none can fail to like him. His stubborn determination to do what he considers right, coupled with his amazing freedom from social entanglements, should carry him a long way on the road to success in his chosen field. WILLIAM WILLARD LOCKE, JR. “Bill” AXA Electric; Born Ju ly 14, 1908; Prep. Eraming- ham High School and Huntington School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; 16 Evergreen St., Framingham, Mass. Swimming (2); Class Swimming (1, 2); A. I. E. E. glLL” made quite a reputation for himself at Eramingham High but upon entering Tech he gave up all thoughts of athletics and proceeded to devote himself to his languages, ilowever, when the swimming team was formed in his sophomore year, he couldn’t resist the temptation and was usually found in the pool during his free hours. “Bill’s” life aside from his study has been torn by two great and overwhelming loves—his love for women and his love for argument. The one he has carefully concealed from all but a few of his intimate friends, the other he uses on all possible occasions. He will argue about anything from patented self-opening nail clips to elliptical sliderules. It ’s 0. K. with us, William, you usually win them. Page ninety-six AARNE AUGUST LUOMA “Professor” TBII Mechanic; Born May 22, 1909; Prep. Fitch¬ burg High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1926; Address: Fitchburg, Mass. Rifle Club, A. S. M. E. pOUR years ago “Professor” left Fitchburg and entered W. P. I. During this time he has made many friends with whom he will be sorry to part after graduation. He has dis¬ tinguished himself at school and is a member of both of the student honorary societies. If “Professor” could not do a thing correctly, few could. Quiet, modest, unassuming, he could not help but be liked by those who knew him. We do not yet know what he is going to do after June 13, but we all wish him the best of luck and continued success in whatever field he enters. PHILIP A. MacARDLE ‘Phir “Mac’’ 0X Civil; Born July 25, 1905; Prep. Worcester Classical; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1923; Ad¬ dress: 14 Coghill Ave., Worcester, Mass. A. S. C. E.; Rope-Pull coxswain (1, 2) ; Chair¬ man of Junior Prom Committee (3). pORCED to leave Tech because of his health, “Phil” has made an excellent comeback. He returned two years ago and is just eating up the Civil Engineering courses. There is no doubt that “Phil” has completed his Senior year in excellent standing. Coming from Classical High in 1923, he en¬ tered “the spirit of activity” and his presence has been marked by his popularity and hard work. His ready wit is always in evidence, a chat with “Mac” always removes worried expressions. From his work on the “Hill” he shows the makings of a good engineer and time should prove him so. Page ninety-seven PERCY FRANCIS MARSAW “Pete’’ 2AE Electric; Born June 1, 1905; Prep. Redwood High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: 142 Highland St., Worcester. Rifle Team (2, 3j ; Manager Class Rifle (2) ; Art Editor, 1930 Peddler; A. I. E. E.; Class Eencing. ' ' pETE” was originally a member of ’28, but left to acquire a wider knowledge of the public utilities field. “Pete” has had many irons in the fire and it is a wonder that he could keep them all even warm. Few men would have kept an unfailing interest in the getting of an education—es¬ pecially a technical training—if they were sub¬ jected to the same trials as this man. His ability with the artist’s brush and his musical talent have earned him many a penny—from the Chamber of Commerce, many industries and organizations, and he has played in several orchestras as well as being a member of the Worcester Stringed Ensemble. “Pete’s” eyesight has been sorely strained, due only to his trait of perserverance in whatever he undertakes. This type of stubbornness surely will be an aid in the future, “Pete.” JAMES EDWARD MacLOUGHLIN “Jim” “Mac” Electric; Born Oct. 26, 1907; Prep. New Haven High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: New Haven, Conn. Rope-Pull (2); Eootball (2); Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; A. I. E. E. (3, 4). ] HEN this genial Irishman decided against the home town university with its Sheffield, he made a decision for which we will always be grateful. “Jim” had gained considerable experience in building all manner of machines before entering college, but then, building Erector models is a matter of minutes and not moments. He is one of the team of “Bim and Jim” who can be depended upon to break into song with little or no excuse, at any time. Envied by tbe “india rubber man” for his ability at putting his head in the clouds and keeping his feet on the ground, more should be heard from Jim. Page ninety-eight il GERALD PHILIP MARCY “ erry” “G. P.” Electric; Born Oct. 7, 1907; Prep. Putnam High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Putnam, Conn. A. I. E. E.; Radio Club. JERRY” came from Putnam to increase his opportunity for learning about things not yet in books. His aim is a place on the frontier of science. Most courses were merely necessary evils, things that everyone knew. He’d rather spend an hour trying to do a ten-minute prob¬ lem a new and easier way. Though “Jerry” was always popular, and his inimitable dry wit always a success, we could never seem to interest him in anyone else s dance partners or wife. After he receives his degree, “G. P.” intends to remain here for a couple of years to discover We’ll be back to see you, “Jerry.” what a million volts will do. GEORGE ANDREWS MARSTON “Lofty” AXA Civil; Bom Oct. 5, 1908; Prep. Turners Falls High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Turners Falls, Mass. Treasurer, A. S. C. E; Tennis (2b) ; Rope- Pull (2). Y S SIR, ’tis he, the boy who keeps the cob¬ webs swept off the doorways. Six foot five he stands in his socks—provided the ceiling is high enough. “Lofty” is one of those rare individuals who is good and doesn’t know it. For three years, he has refused to believe that he would graduate in four years, and yet he ranks in the upper half of his class. However, everyone will con¬ cede that his modesty is a fit companion to his rosy cheeks and school-girl complexion. If George adapts himself to his future work as he has applied himself to his studies and sports, some firm is going to put padlocks on a willing worker and keep him for the rest of his natural life. Page ninety-nine THEODORE JULIUS MESCHICOVSKY “Teddf’ Electric; Born Aug. 23, 1908; Prep. East- hampton High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Easthampton, Mass. A. 1. E. E. (3, 4); Rifle Cluh (1, 4); Radio Cluh (4) ; Camera Cluh (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Rope- Pull (2). LWAYS known as the “boy with the ideas,” “Teddy” came back from a year spent at the General Electric Company with more than ever, so determined to take one of them for thesis work that he was found working hard on it long before the second term began, until he became known as the “Demon Designer of D. C. Transformers.” This was not his only interest, however, as he could often be heard strumming on a man¬ dolin, and it is said that some of his evenings have been spent on the dance-floor. Above all, “Teddy” was a man well liked by those who knew him best. EDWARD CARL MILDE “Eddie” TBH 2H $2K Skull Electric; Born Oct. 9, 1908; Prep. Springfield Technical High School; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1926; Address: Springfield, Mass. Varsity Track “W” (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Captain (2) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, Secretary (3) ; Treasurer (4) ; Tech Council (4a) ; A. I. E. E., President (4) ; W. P. I. A. A., President (4) ; Spring- field Club; Class Track (1, 2) ; Manager (3b) ; Class Vice-President (4a). - gDDIE” MILDE—Tech’s “fastest human.” Some fellows may be faster with the women, but then, they’re in a class by them¬ selves. “Ed” ivas seen to dance once, however, so he’s progressing from one line of achieve¬ ment to another. Soon he won’t be seen on the cinders at all. “Ed’s” initials might well specify “Everything Conscientiously Managed,” for that trait seems to be characteristic of him. Studies, activities, and any line of endeavor taken up, are entered with methodical precision and only after careful consideration of all sides. Keep it up, “Ed,” it’s a habit worthy of an engineer! Page one hundred WILLIAM HARROWER MILL “Scoify” ‘‘Bill’ ATfi Mechanic; Born Oct. 4, 1909; Prep. Clinton High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Clinton, Mass. Tech News (1, 2. 3) ; News Editor (3b, 4a) ; Banjo Club (3) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; Junior Editor, Peddler (3) ; Class Bowling (1, 2) ; Junior Prom Committee; Class Historian (3b). ‘•‘• COTTY” and “Bill” are the inseparables, Scottish derivatives, and by nature having similar ideas—not mentioning what these ideas are. If you have any intentions of taking in a show, consult “Scotty” first, for he is Tech’s outstanding critic of silver screen performances. He recommends Greta Garbo. “Scotty” has been active in extra-curricular work, or rather “outside activities,” and between Clinton and Worcester was kept pretty busy. He and “Bill” Kenyon sharked the Machine Shop course, the latter having gained considerable experience along these lines in the shops at Indian Orchard. This enabled “Scotty” to devote more time to the Tech News and other things. GEORGE WESLEY MUNSON “Mans” Electric; Born Aug. 26, 1908; Prep. South High School, Worcester, Mass.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 21 Clifton St., Worcester, Mass. A. I. E. E. (3, 4). JYJUNS” has always impressed us with the excess of “speed” which he seems to possess, in fact his whole person is imbued with that quality. Anybody who has had the pleasure of walking with George knows that he can set a snappy pace. Of course, such a hasty pace is very inappropriate on moonlit nights. Under those conditions, we know that George changes to cruising speed for he understands that given a time and place, one must bide his time, sometimes. Those of us who shared with him the sanc¬ tuary of the locker room in Boynton Hall during the noon hour, have always found pleasure in listening to his enlightening discourses on topics, important and otherwise. Page one hundred one ALBERT NICODEMUS NANARTONIS ‘Were” Electric; Born Sept. 15, 1907; Prep. Classical High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 6 Caroline St., Worcester, Mass. Rope-Pull (2) ; Cosmopolitan Club; A. I. E. E.; Secretary Cosmopolitan Club (3 ) ; Newman Club. ' j AN” has the record for being late to class. His nearest competitor is “Phil” Seal and he is ’way in the dust. However, he always manages to be present when the bell rings for the class to end. “Al” is the potential inventor and artist— who will forget the inventions which he has drawn up in his lecture periods as solutions to the problems of perpetual motion. When¬ ever we could get “Al” to stop talking long enough to draw a picture, we were almost sure to be amused by his art. No matter what the request, it was sure to appear realistic under his touch. WILLIAM JOHN NEWBOLD “BilV’ “Red” ®X Mechanic; Born Sept. 15, 1908; Prep. Flush¬ ing High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Whitestone, N. Y. Ass’t Mgr. Swimming (3), Mgr. (4:); ' Tech News, Reporter (lb, 2a), Junior Editor (2b, 3a), Managing Editor (3b, 4a); Masque, Manager (4) ; A. S. M. E.; Knights of the Road; Interfraternity Council (3) ; Class His¬ torian (3a) ; Secretary (3b, 4a, b) ; Class Socer (1, 2); Chairman, Senior Prom Com¬ mittee. glLL” is the boy who should write after his name in addition to his B.S., the letters Mgr., meaning “Measles Got Red,” which, as an actual happening caused all the boys to ex¬ claim, “My Gosh, Red” upon seeing him early one bright spring morning. Perhaps his relief at ending a season as the Mgr. of the swimming team went to his head. We never could figure why “Red” seems to shun the dance floor as he does. Perhaps it’s because the 0. A. 0.( ) in the big town might become incensed over any such acquaintances acquired in the provincial district of New England. (one and only, dear reader.) Page one hundred two CARL GUSTAV NORDMARK “Gu5” Mechanic; Born March 14, 1908; Prep. North- hriclge High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 35 Vinton St., Worcester, Mass. Cross Country; A. S. M. E., Treasurer. CARL is one of our quiet members who, how¬ ever, soon found a place among us. That he is reliable is borne out by our electing him to the office of treasurer of the A. S. M. E. Also he has been one of our honor men through¬ out his college career. Those of us who know Carl best are aware of his hobby which precedes all else in his heart, that of sailing ships. Out-of-the-way places to be visited in a small ship will prob¬ ably consume all his time after he makes his fortune. We know that Carl rates “aces” with anyone with whom he works and so with all confidence we wish him the best of everything. DANIEL FRANCIS O’GRADY “Dan’ “Danny” ATD TBn Skull Civil; Born July 5, 1908; Prep. Worcester South High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 442 Park Ave., Worcester, Mass. Baseball “W” (1, 2, 3); Football “W” (3, 4) ; W. P. I. A. A., Vice-President (3) ; Tech Council (4) ; Newman Club, Vice-President (3), President (4); A. S. C. E., Vice-Presi¬ dent (3); Class Secretary (2b), Vice-Presi¬ dent (3a, 3b) ; Peddler, Ass’t Advertising Manager (4) ; Junior Marshal; Senior Banquet Committee. J URING the summer of 1927 “Dan” drank milk and ate rare roast beef, and came back in the fall thirty pounds fatter. In spite of this, he had won the York Beach Beauty Prize. Rumor has it that since this event, he always reaches for a plug of tobacco instead of dessert. Besides being one of our star athletes, “Dan, ’ a Civil, has never taken a make-up, has the above record of activities, and still seems to have loads of time for fun. He is one of those fellows you are proud to introduce to others as your friend. Page one hundred three d- c- Ji viigTX AXA Mechanic; Born Nov. 30, 1907; Prep. Lunen¬ burg High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Lunenburg, Mass. Ass’t Mgr. Track (3), Mgr. (4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Rope-Pull. ANOTHER one of those chaps who is always in a hurry is “Dick” Parker. It’s “Hello—• Good-bye,” and he’s gone. However, being manager of track is an all year round job in it¬ self, and probably accounts for most of the bustle. Carting hurdles all over the field, chas¬ ing after the shot and javelin, clearing the track of spectators and what have you, are just a few incidentals in one day’s practice. As a student, “Dick” is a four-year man. Enough said. As a society hound, well, that needs elaboration. When a man will go all the way to Troy for a date, he must be hard up. Enough said, there, too. JOHN RICHARD PARKER “Dick” HENRY ADOLPH PEARSON “Hank” ATO Mechanic; Born March 11, 1906; Prep. Wor¬ cester Classical High; Entered W. P. 1. Sept. 1925; Address: Worcester, Mass. Track “W” (1) ; Cross Country (1) ; Class Track (1, 2, 3). the end of his Junior year, Henry took the opportunity to gain some practical experi¬ ence with Pratt and Whitney working on radial airplane engines. He returned to Tech the next year and entered our class as a Senior, joining the aeronautics group to further his training in that line. Like a true engineer, he always had his re¬ ports neatly done and in on time. But work or worries seldom cast a cloud over Henry’s cheer¬ ful disposition. The ability of keeping this is a source of constant wonder to his classmates, for “Hank” has been a married man for several years now, and one would expect the traditional results. However, refer to page seventy of this volume. Page one hundred four GEORGE EMERY PERREAULT “George” :;AE Mechanic; Born June 25, 1907; Prep. Wor¬ cester North High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 16 Roxbury St., Wor¬ cester, Mass. Glee Club (3a) ; A. S. M. E.; Manager, Tennis (4) ; Junior Prom Committee (3) ; Class Rifle (1); Rope-Pull (1, 2); Commence¬ ment Committee. VERY pleasing and unassuming personality, a seemingly inexhaustible supply of patience and energy and the ability to act the part of a perfect gentleman at all times are some of the most outstanding characteristics of “George.” Though quiet, “George” has found time to lend his assistance on various class committees and activities, and as manager of the Varsity Tennis Team he has contributed his share toward supporting his Alma Mater in extra-curricular activities. “George” is a hard worker, and his knack of sticking with a job until it is done to his satisfaction, coupled with his ability to make friends, point well to a suc¬ cessful future in the engineering field. ARTHUR FISHER PIERCE, JR. “Arr ATn Electric; Born March 3, 1908; Prep. Spring- field Technical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Springfield, Mass. Orchestra (1, 2); “Boyntonians” (3); Band (1, 2, 3) ; Ass’t iVIanager Tennis (3) ; Knights of the Road. RT” was another one of these Springfield trained sharks who never went to a draw¬ ing class during his first two years. As a result he developed a taste for the cinema, which we fear, is liable to prove his undoing. “Art” has one of the most dependable good natures in the class, and it fits the rest of his sunny, easy-going nature admirably. Hence, it is with some surprise that we see him get “all hot and bothered” on the tennis and squash courts. He should get a job as racquet tester for some company, as he has “tested” more racquets to destruction, under working conditions, than any other j)erson known. Page one hundred five 0 GEORGE EVERILL PIERCE ‘George” AXA Mechanic; Born Feb. 2, 1907; Prep. Turners Falls High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; Montague, Mass. Cross Country (la, 4a) ; Rope-Pull (2a) ; Interclass Track (la, 2a) ; A. S. M. E. old Indian motorcycle was “George’s” closest companion during his Freshman and Sophomore years. As to why he discarded it, we do not know, unless it was because he felt that such was below the dignity of a Junior. As a Freshman, “George” showed promise of developing into a first-class long distance man and might have done so had it not been for an injury to his ankle. Even at that he has had little difficulty in placing in both interclass and inteffraternity one and two-mile races. As for “stepping out,” that is another thing which “George” reserved for his Senior Year. Give him one more year and you could undoubtedly find him at all Tech dances. He is a good illustration of that old maxim, “It’s never too late to begin.” MARION LAWRENCE PRICE ‘Cookie’ SAE Skull Mechanic; Born Sept. 12, 1908; Prep. Palm Beach, Fla., High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Fort Pierce, Florida. Relay Team “W” (2); Track “aWa” (1), “W” (2) ; Tech News Reporter (1, 2) ; Y. M. C. A., Treasurer (2),. President (4); Tech Council; Class Historian (la). Treas¬ urer (lb). President (2a, 4a, 4b); Permanent Class President; Class Football (1, 2) ; Track (1, 2); Swimming (1); Rope-Pull (1, 2); Captain (2) ; Frosh Rules Committee, Chair¬ man; Carnival (2); Tech Banquet Committee (2, 4) ; Cosmopolitan Club; A. S. M. E. ONE certainly appreciates the fact that Tech is so well known that it was able to bring to the class of 1930 a fellow like “Cookie.” He inspires a genuine confidence and a genuine liking in all who meet him. He was perhaps one of the busiest men on the Hill, but if there was anything to be done he could do it and would do it. In this respect he certainly proved the old saying, “When you want something done ask the busy man and not the man who has plenty of time.” Page one hundred six JOHN EDWARD PROHOVICH “Jack ' ' Chemist; Born March 18, 1907; Prep. Turners Falls High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; Turners Falls, Mass. Varsity Track “W” (lb, 2, 3, 4) ; Baseball “W” (2); Rope-Pull (2). JACK” started with us in our Freshman year, after having spent a year at Colby, where he learned soon enough that the “cultural courses” and co-eds there didn’t come up to the standards of “College Humor.” When we first sighted John, we knew this husky fellow was an athlete, and he proved it to us. Although generally not known, he excels as a boxer, and is known to a sad few as “Knockout Prohovich.” Kept on the jump as he was, with his “Chem” courses, “putting the shot,” and his outside jobs such as furnace tending, and waiting at tables, John nevertheless missed an opportunity to greet everyone with a cheerful braunen Knaben?” Wie geht’s bei never dem ROY WAYLAND PUDDINGTON “Paddy f SK Electric; Born Nov. 11, 1907; Prep. West Springfield High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: West Springfield, Mass. Tech Neivs Association (1, 2), Advertising Manager (3l, Ass’t Business Manager of Peddler (3), Business Manager (4); Foot¬ ball (1, 2) ; Knights of the Road; A. I. E. E.; Rope-Pull (1, 2); Class Eootball (1, 2); Soph Hop Committee; Commencement Com¬ mittee. pUDDY” is the slow easy going fellow tliat may be seen moving around the E. E. Build¬ ing provided that he hasn’t been to Boston the night before. Before coming to Tech “Buddy” used to think that variety was the spice of life (ask “Barney”) but since coming here he has become a steady visitor in Boston. Due to the good example that his roommate “Barney” set for him, he has completely abolished profane language from his vocabulary. To fully appreciate this it would be necessary to listen in on one of their arguments. “Buddy” is always ready to drop a report to join in a bull fest or go to a show. Page one hundred seven WARREN RICHARD PURCELL “Bim” Electric; Born July 30, 1909; Prep. Worcester Classical High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 630 Pleasant St., Worcester, Mass. Newman Club (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Treasurer (4) ; Banjo Club (1, 2, 3, 4), Leader (3, 4); Orchestra (2, 3, 4); Rope-Pull (2); Carnival Skit (2) ; Junior Prom Committee; A. I. E. E.; Commencement Committee. JHE modest possessor of an outstanding type of personality, made most enjoyable by an ever present touch of poker-faced wit, “Bim” has sailed through his four years of Tech life, getting more out of college than the average, and making those who knew him well, victims of his conta¬ gious good nature. His one atrocious habit of going to bed with his ■ “Tux” on in the wee small hours after a merry night before, we fear is going to be his undoing. However, of late, “Bim” has constantly been bestowing his dynamic presence on one of the gentler sex in¬ stead of the former many, and if she turns out to be of a reforming type, any¬ thing might happen. Chemist; Born July 24, 1909; Prep. Torring- ton High School, Tonington, Conn.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; Springfield, Mass. Track (lb, 2, 3) ; Rope-Pull; Knights of the Road; Skeptical Chymists; Tech Carnival. 0UR attention was first drawn to Paul by his work as a pole vaulter. We’ve been watching him ever since. In Lab somebody’s empty pocket could always be found when Paul had a bottle of ether to empty or a washbottle to drain. Paul’s hobby is no longer track. It is said that he whiles away hours on Organic or Sani- t tion, just because he likes it. However, he does squeeze in a little social life too. Yes, he is no woman-hater! “Smooth for a Chemist,” they say. Good luck, Paul old boy; but remember that the midnight oil will never be burned as long as the shades are up next door. PAUL EDWARD REYNOLDS “Paul” Page one hundred eight WILSON HAROLD RICE “A’icey” “Goofer ’ Civil; Born June 12, 1907; Prep. Wilbraham Academy; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: Wilbraham. Soccer (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (3, 4); Mgr. Musical Association (4) ; A. S. C. E.; Class Soccer, Capt. (1, 2) ; Knights of the Road. J ICEY” is a good old chap of extreme versa¬ tility. His first success at W. P. 1. was in soccer as a Ereshman, since then he has served his Alma Mater as captain for two consecutive years. By his Junior year he was able to grow goofer feathers on his lip which placed him in an exclusive realm. Since then his activities in behalf of the Musical Association, which he has served as manager this year, have added to his laurels. As “Ricey” takes the civil course, he found no difficulty in making Sigma Beta, nevertheless, with his vigor and vitality, we all know that he will succeed and make an enviable record of achievement during life. CLIEEORD ELMER RICHEY “Cliff” ©X Civil; Born May 10, 1899; Prep. Chicopee High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1920; Address: Fairview, Mass. Glee Club, 1928-30. HERE was a man in E. E. 2 last year who answered all of “Joe” Phelon’s questions as to what to do if a circuit-breaker should blow out on an overloaded trolley car. That man was “Clif.” Courage has been the big thing in “Clif’s” career at Tech. Forced to withdraw from the Institute twice because of illness, he has come back to work against the odds of having been out of touch with college and its ways for some time, and in spite of the fact that he was much older than his colleagues. The difficulties set up by many such conditions have not deterred “Clif” from maintaining at all times as pleasant and even-tempered disposition as we would wish to see. Page one hundred nine WALTER RUTMAN “JFair Chemist; Born June 7, 1908; Prep. Classical High School, Worcester, Mass.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 35 Woodford St., Worcester, Mass. Skeptical Chymists; Judean Club. ALTER came to us four years ago from Classical High, prepared to make his mark in the world. He was soon attracted to Salis¬ bury Laboratories to the extent that he has spent the greater part of his sojourn here playing with chemicals. He is one of a select few remaining that have weathered the storm in four years. Anyone reading the Worcester Gazette is fam¬ iliar with “Walt’s” handiwork in writing Tech notes and keeping the public informed of Wor¬ cester Tech’s various activities. Walter has shown that he is made of the right stuff and combined with his per¬ sonality, bids fair to be heard from in the future. TRUMAN LLOYD SANDERSON “T.ir @YO Electric; Born April 23, 1906; Prep. Weston High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Wayland, Mass. L.” is the boy who so dearly loves to write reports. He just yearns and yearns to get away from the card table in order to write one, but it seems that someone usually puts glue in his seat so that it can’t be done. And then when Prof. Knight invites him to hie himself to other places than the E. E. Laboratory, he is heart¬ broken. But that doesn’t say that “Sandy” is not a climber. By no means! Ask him how far it is to the top of the Harriman hydro-station surge tank, and he’ll probably tell you you’re all wet, as was he when he came slithering down from that height. Page one hundred ten 4 -. -■ ' X ' -VTT’ WITTIE FRANCIS SCHUKA “Schuka ■sits Civil; Born Dec. 7, 1908; Prep. North High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 5 Modoc St., Worcester, Mass. Freshman Football; Freshman Track; Var¬ sity Track (1, 2, 3, 4). ’S outstanding characteristics are con- )us care in the mastery of details, and overwhelming fondness for argument. Many a student has experienced the thri ll of completing a design, only to have Schuka indicate some vio¬ lation of the specifications of 1890. Schuka was in the thick of every dehate, his special delight being to subdue those most noted for their in¬ tellectual attainments. But in all his arguments, and in all his application to details, Schuka never lost sight of those broad scientific principles which are so essential to good engineering, and we cannot help but feel that his knowledge was far deeper than was generally apparent. gCHUKA scientic NORMAN LAWRENCE SHAW “Norm” Mechanic; Born June 22, 1905; Prep. Holyoke High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Holyoke, Mass. Class Football (1, 2); Member-at-Large (1); Goat’s Head Rules Committee (3) ; Nominat¬ ing Committee; Rope-Pull, Captain (1). ' • ' •j ORM” moved his bulk to Worcester in the fall of ’26, and within a few weeks of reg¬ ist ration day had settled it on the business end of the big rope so solidly that the Sophs could not drag his team through the water. Since then “Norm” has been available to the class whenever there was any heavy work, like bowl¬ ing over offending football players, etc. “Norm” would make a good lawyer, as he has a way of getting information when he wants it. He has a sense of humor and a method of expressing it in a few pithy sentences which would faze even a Worcester “cop.” Page one hundred eleven DONALD ROYAL SIMONDS “Don” ATO 2H Mechanic; Born Sept. 7, 1909; Prep. Mary E. Wells High School, Southbridge, Mass; En¬ tered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: South- bridge, Mass. Soccer (2, 3) ; Masque (lb) ; A. S. M. E.; Aero Club. • pON” can be counted on to render a credit¬ able performance in any line, demonstrat¬ ing his versatility as leading man in the Tech Show of 1927, and as a forward in soccer. “Don” hides under his care-free exterior an¬ other side of his character which is not often revealed. At heart, “Don” is a lover of beauty, and his secret ambition is to visit the corners of the earth. Let us lower our heads in reverence. “Don” has been removed from the pale of we ordinary mortals in being honored by ap¬ pointment to the position of assistant in aeronautics. CLYDE THOMPSON SMITH C. I . bparks @YD Mechanic; Born April 2, 1907; Prep. Windsor High School, Loomis Institute, South Man¬ chester High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Windsor, Conn. Tech Neivs Reporter (2) ; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Secretary-Treasurer, Radio Club, Chief Op¬ erator (3, 4) ; Rifle Club (2, 3, 4) ; Cross Country (4); Camera Club (4). — a commercial radio operator, publisher, photographer, typewriter salesman, lab expert and dabbler in the stock market; a man who expects the best and gets it; a tireless worker and all ’round good fellow.” “Who is this?”, you say. Why “Sparks” of course. Who else could do so much and still have some time for studies? Who could be out every day and night and still pass the make-up? Who could turn and sell the jewelry salesman a typewriter? “C. T.” is the man. Keep it up “Sparks,” we all expect to see you write “Inc.” after your name yet. Page one hundred twelve It., J LESTER SMITH “Les” Born May 10, 1900; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: 55 Southgate St., Worcester. JHERE is one thing that the Senior Civils owe to “Les” that they won’t forget in a hurry. That was a complete set of Dynamics quizzes which proved to be a life saver to many who, to this day, have never found out the difference be¬ tween a mass and a four. One could usually depend on “Les” to have his work done, whether right or wrong is en¬ tirely beside the point, it was then to be studied (copied?). Being of Worcester origin, he usually spent his fly hours in the C. E. drafting room and was therefore not infrequently drawn into those inevitable arguments which distin¬ guish any civil gathering. Well, “Les,” you were never any more wrong than the rest of your brothers. FRANCIS PARKER SMITH “ParA:” “Smitty” 3)2K Mechanic; Born Dec. 23, 1905; Prep. Wind¬ ham High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: Willimantic, Conn. Basketball (1, 2, 3, 4) “W” (2) ; A. S. M. E. (2, 3, 4) ; Vice-President (4) ; Class Vice- President (2b); Auditor (3a, b); Rope-Pull (1, 2); Class Basketball (1, 2, 3); Class Football (2). pARKER” was a regular forward on Tech’s basketball team when the team could be counted on to win three-quarters of its games. Few Seniors will forget the games against Clark in our Sophomore year when the team won against apparently heavy odds. “Smitty’s” smooth passwork and certain eye were no small factors in those wins. There is no question as to who is the hand¬ somest senior at Phi Sig, at least, not in “Parker’s” mind. On one occasion, while waiting for the “one and only,” he remembered that he had forgotten to shave. Dashing out of the house he hurried home to perform the needless operation and hurried back to find the girl greatly mystified at his disappearance. “Park,” do you still insist there were several hairs on that left cheek? Page one hundred thirteen ' ' -■vi HARRY ARNOLD SORENSON “H.A.” “Gummy” ' ' I TBn ©YD 2H - - Mechanic; Born March 4, 1908; Prep. Hart- - ford Public Highi School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Hartford, Conn. Rifle Team (2, 3), “rWt” (2, 3), Manager « (3) ; Rifle Club, Secretary (3), President (4) ; Radio Club (1, 2, 3, 4,), Secretary-Treasurer ' ■« j (3), President (4); A. S. M. E.; Class Rifle ' Team (3, 4); Manager, Golf (4). j is the boy who, upon coming to Boynton Hill, immediately set his cap for scholastic awards. He was successful to a great degree, having won one of the four available matriculation scholarships and having won full aid every year since then as well as making “Tau Beta.” We should think “H. A.’s” life would be just one round of crackles and bangs, away from the books, for his activities in connection with the Radio and Rifle clubs would make him pretty familiar with that sort of noise. But perhaps the sharp reports cause his alertness in his studies, by keeping him on the jump all the time. JAMES BRUCE STEARNS, JR. “Jasper” “J.B” Civil; Born June 15, 1907; Prep. Clinton High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Clinton, Mass. A. S. C. E. ERIGHTFUL clatter, women faint, strong men grow pale. Is the world coming to an end? No, children, “J. B.” has just left Clinton in his famous “Rattle-box,” to make an eight o’clock. Yes, he made it with just enough time to spare, to clear up a few of the more difficult points in the lesson for his less-brilliant class¬ mates. His talent, however, was not limited to solv¬ ing knotty problems. As a poet, philosopher, and taker of cold showers before exams, he had no peer. Thanks to him, many of the benefits of a classical education were garnered from the weighty and often times heated arguments, engaged in between classes. Page one hundred fourteen ROGER KNOWLTON STOUGHTON “Rog $rA Mechanic; Born Jan. 1, 1906; Prep. South High School, Worcester; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1924; Address: 7 Pomona Rd., Worces¬ ter, Mass. Varsity Track (1, 2, 3), Captain (3); Class Track (1, 2); Class Soccer (1); Class Base¬ ball (11; Class Basketball (1) ; Camera Club (1); Rope-Pull, Coxswain (1). “ROG’ S” ability on the track has made him a well known figure on the Hill. His activities have not been confined to track, how¬ ever, for he has always been present at Tech gatherings of all kinds. Occasionally “Rog’s” interest in education has led him to visit other institutions of learn¬ ing where he has also become more or less well known to the student body. More than one Sunday afternoon “Rog” has torn himself away from his books and hurried off to Wheaton or Wellesley. Roger is one of our quiet, likeable fellows whom we all wish well. We hope he may be as successful in life as he was at capturing laurels for Tech on the track. FERDYNAND MICHAEL WALTER STROYNY “Frer Electric; Born July 28, 1907; Prep. Taunton High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 74 Linden St., Taunton, Mass. Rope-Pull (1), Coxswain (2); Newman Club; A. I. E. E. (3, 4). JTREDDIE” came to Tech from the wilds of Taunton, a young and innocent youth. However, four years at Tech and a stay in the Bronx have taught him much of the mysteries of life. He smokes and even dances now. His patience certainly deserves commenda¬ tion. Since his arrival at Tech, he has e n¬ deavored to grow a mustache, and has finally succeeded, even if the mustache is not visible in his photograph. The main breakers in the E. E. Lab. always seemed to resent his presence on the line. However, his genial humor and personality have won for him the friendship of his classmates. That’s all—no more, “Freddie.” Page one hundred fifteen WILLIAM EDWARD TATE “Biir “Connie” @YQ Chemist; Born July 3, 1908; Prep. Uxbridge High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address; No. Uxbridge, Mass. iitpwO beers, Connie!” Named in his Fresh¬ man year from an unfortunate resemblance to a certain popular innkeeper of our fair city, William has since striven manfully to live up to the implications involved, and, although the folks back in Uxbridge may not realize it, he has succeeded more than fairly well. His heart was permanently reduced to the colloidal state in his Junior year, and his closest friends and associates agree that that is probably the cause of what is wrong with him. It is because of these things, however, and not in spite of them, that we are sure we shall always look back to “Connie” as being the cause of one of the bright spots in our college career. “Two more beers, Connie,” JOSEPH THOMAS TAWTER “Joe” TBH Skull 2AE Mechanic; Born Sept. 11, 1907; Prep. Gardner High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 145 Greenwood St., Gardner, Mass. Baseball “W” (1, 2, 3, 4), Captain (4); Swimming (2, 3, 4), Captain (2); Rope- Pull (1) ; Class Auditor (4a) ; A. S. M. E. i JOE” is the fellow who spends his time in the warm weather sliding around the dirt on the baseball field, and in the winter getting cleaned up in the swimming pool. “Joe,” how¬ ever, outclasses them all in the fancy dives. For three years “Joe” was the shorter half of the Leamy-Tawter combination on the diamond. “Joe’s” peg from third to first will not be duplicated for some time. Whenever the ball was hit toward third the scorekeeper chalked up another put-out. The day “Joe” steps up to get his sheepskin the coaches of two teams will have to find two good men to take his place. Page one hundred sixteen JOHN THOMAS TOMPKINS, JR. “Tommy” “The Gob” ATO Civil; Born Sept. 17, 1908; Prep. Western Hi h, Washington, D. C., McKinley High, Washington D. C.; Francis Parker High, San Diego, Cal.; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 2840 28th St. N. W., Washington, D. C. Manager Football (4) ; Varsity Swimming (2) ; Knights of the Road (2, 3, 4) ; A. S. C. E.; Class Swimming (2, 3); Class Foot¬ ball (1). JTOUR short years ago, this roaming sailor roved into the fair haven of Worcester and decided to make it his base for the manoeuvers of a technical career. Coming from the “Senatorial City” he seems to have acquired that gift of loquaciousness which makes for animated argument or lively conversation. In the athletic line “Tommy” has proved to be a natator of no mean ability, and also managed the Tech football team during the past season. As for his social ability, he may be considered as one of our leading gentle¬ men, his presence at an affair of any sort is enough to vote it a complete success in every way. ALFRED WHEELER VIBBER “Al” General Science; Born Sept. 3, 1907; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 12 Montello St., Auburn, Mass. JHIS gentleman is our class scientist. He alone, of the several who started with him, has withstood successfully the rigors of the General Science course. “Al” tried his hand at Chemistry early in his Sophomore year, but not being willing to abide by the precept of the Chemist, that “He who would be a Chemist must be willing to ruin his health,” he decided to follow the course of those elusive little beings called electrons. We certainly must congratulate a man whose name appeared consistently in the high honors group. His willingness to help in some of those involved “Physie Chem” problems, and his ready knowledge of the contents of the latest books barred from Boston have won for him a unique position among his classmates. Page one hundred seventeen •let . ®Yn Chemist; Born May 8, 1908; Prep. Worcester South High; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 34 Maywood St., Worcester. Bowling (1, 2); Rope-Pull (1, 2); Class Bowling (1, 2). ' ERNIE” has always been a serious young man, to our knowledge. He matrieulated at Tech fixed with an ambition to graduate in the class with which he entered. His deter¬ mined persistency has won out despite occa¬ sional illnesses that forced him to leave school work. Being unafraid of tackling any task, he will make a success of his work in whatever line of chemistry he may follow. “Vernie” was thought for a time to be en¬ tirely given over to his studies but finally he appeared at the Saturday night basketball games with his “fair young lady,” This feature of Tech life became a fixture on his calendar. No longer was his occasional weariness excused on the grounds of scholastic work. VERNON EUGENE WADE “Vernie” MILTON YOUNG WARNER “Milt” ®YO Mechanic; Born May 24, 1906; Prep. Amherst High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: Amherst, Mass. Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; Aero Club. J ESPITE the agricultural inclinations of Am¬ herst, Milton decided that engineering was made to order for him and that is why he is with us today. He entered with the class of ’29 but later decided to cast his allegiance with the class of ’30 so he stayed out a year to do so. In spite of an outward appearance of being quiet, he has been known to cut loose every now and then, as the Aero students will testify. Tell “Zipp” that some certain place possesses all the advantages over some other, and you will find yourself in a most heated argument. Page one hundred eighteen it’ ' ' ' lb • 1 , JOHN HENRY WELLS “Jack ' ’ 2S ®Yf2 Civil; Born Feb. 1, 1910; Prep. Thornton Academy; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Ad¬ dress: Kennebunkport, Maine. A. S. C. E.; Class Auditor (2a I ; Nominating Committee. HEN “Jack” acquired the most inconspicu¬ ous seat in the drafting room it seemed to offer numerous opportunities for sleeping, and, of course, he tried to use them. More than once, however, he has awakened to the question “How’s the sleeping back here. Wells?”’ and looked up to find “Pa” hovering over him. As the youngest member of the class “Johnnie’’ believes he is entitled to special privileges and has always used them. Who has not been re¬ minded by “Jack,” no matter what the time, place, or society, that such and such a word was accented on the second syllable and contained only one “e”? Well, John, here’s hoping that your future co-workers treat you as good-naturedly as we have. ELLIS HOBART WHITAKER “Whit 2AE Mechanic; Born Dec. 2, 1908; Prep. North¬ ampton High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1925; Address: 23 Cedar St., Northampton, Mass. Tech News (1, 2, 3), Subscription Mgr. (3); A. S. M. E.; Class Soccer (2, 3); Class Rifle Team (5). was in our Junior year that most of us be¬ came acquainted with “Whit,” although most of us had heard (of) him before. He hails from the “wilds” of Northampton and the Smith College campus. In the class room “Whit” always had an answer to every question asked; whether it was the right one or just “x” is another thing en¬ tirely. It seemed a shame that he had to miss so many classes but the “Profs” do insist on making out schedules full of eight o’clocks. With his ability to write excellent reports “Whit” should go a long way in the right job. Page one hundred nineteen WARREN CARLTON WHITTUM “fFhif’ 2AE 2H Civil; Born Dec. 20, 1908; Prep. Worcester North High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: 23 Nelson Place, Worcester, Mass. Class Rifle Team (1, 2) ; A. S. C. E.; Soccer. PON entering Tech “Whit” was honored with the Victor E. Edwards Scholarship, and three years later his brother, Gordon, was honored by receiving the “Yankee Ingenuity” Scholarship. Warren came to Tech with a pur¬ pose and in a quiet unassuming way has won the respect and warm regards of his class¬ mates. “Whit” has been a persistent worker but by no means a grind, having found time to take part in various class activities and in Varsity Soccer. He leaves behind an enviable record and many friends, and undoubtedly in the same quiet, unassuming way he will continue in the bigger work ahead of him. “A true scholar and a gentleman”—these words truly describe “Whit.” CHARLES LESLIE WRIGHT “Charlie’’ “Augie” AXA TBH Mechanic; Born Oct. 28, 1907; Prep. Palmer High School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Palmer, Mass. Mgr. Basketball (4) ; Reporter, Tech News (2) ; Secretary W. P. I. Y. M. C. A. (4) ; Pres¬ ident, A. S. M. E. (4). JE the past is any indication of the future, “Charlie” is sure to win out. His record of achievements, including Tau Beta Pi, man¬ ager of basketball and others, is due to the whole-hearted manner in which he performs every task. This characteristic is sure to carry him high in the future. “Charlie” has also directed the footsteps of the A. S. M. E. and his “eats” have been known to have disastrous results. In spite of all these activities, “Charlie” has found time to indulge in many social functions, usually in the company of “one” certain party. Page one hundred twenty 14 .-i 1 ARTHUR ATTILO ZAVARELLA Chemist; Born Nov. 23, 1906; Prep. East Hartford Hieh School; Entered W. P. I. Sept. 1926; Address: Hartford, Conn. Cross Country, “cWc” (3a) ; Ass’t Cheer Leader (2b, 3a) ; Tech News, Reporter (lb, 3a), Junior Editor (2b, 3a), Secretary (3b 4a) ; President Radio Club (2b, 3a) ; Class Football (la) ; Class Auditor (lb) ; Class Treasurer (2); Soph Hop Committee; Junior Rope-Pull Committee, Chairman; Skeptical Cbymists; Newman Club (4b). ZAV was the strong man of the class in our Freshman year, thereby putting to shame those of us of mightier stature. His strength also extends to strength of mind, as he is eager and ready at all times to argue on any question. He is apt to introduce fallacies, such as “talk¬ ing through one’s hat,” to keep up the dis¬ cussion, but he knows better, of course, because he was one of “Coombsie’s” star students. But seriously, all of us admire the dogged determination and fear¬ lessness with which he attacked those infamous chemistry courses. Non-Resident Experience Course Men from the Class of 1930 EVERETT A. GARTRELL “Gart” TURNERS FALLS, MASS. Electric; General Electric Company, Schenectady, N. Y. CHRIST LAJAR ORPHANIDES “Ornhf’ SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Electric; Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Company, Pittsburgh, Pa. EDGAR ALLEN PHANEUF “A’d” SPENCER, MASS. Electric; Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Comnany, Pittsburgh, Pa. FERDINAND ANDREW TRAUTNER “Ferdie” FITCHBURG, MASS. AXA; Electric; A. 1. E. E.; Track (1, 2, 3); Football (3) ; Junior Prom Gommittee. Now with Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Gompany, Pittsburgh, Pa. Page one hundred twenty-one Sn iKmnrtam JTOLLOWING in the footsteps of his illustrious father, Gompei Kuwada of the Class of ’94, Suenori had started in to make a name for him¬ self at Tech when he was seized by that dreaded disease, tuberculosis. Too far from home to go there for the summer of his Sophomore year, he went to Lunenburg where he was constantly visited by his classmates and professors. He could not rally, and finally succumbed during the following spring. Suenori was a favorite. He was one of the “Four Horsemen” with Perreault, Price, and Puddington, and because of his many delightful characteristics as exhibited on the soccer field and in the classroom, where he delighted in drawing fancy pictures on the blackboard, and made the professors cock their ears for the sound of his whispering voice, he was universally known on the Hill. He will be missed as long as his classmates hold Tech in memory. SUENORI KUWADA Born, Hyogo-Ken, Japan, March 3, 1908; Died, Lunenburg, Massachusetts, May 1, 1929. Page one hundred twenty-two n I THE PHANTOM LIST Howard Davenport Abbott William C. Adelson Alfred P’. Anderson ■ David Armitage Servetus Thomas Ashworth, Jr. . Earle Stanley Batchelor Myron Arthur Bean Edwin Thomas Beaudette Herbert Damon Berry Nicholas L. Brewer Clarence L. Buell Malcolm Bruce Newman Bumstead George Lyman Bush • Clyde Kenneth Carpenter Richard Vincent Chappell William Hobart Childs William Edward Clingan • Joseph Howe Coghill Aaron Cook • Robert Emmett Corish Kenneth William Crossman Sherman Dane Thomas Wilson Davis Eloyd Hurlbutt Emerson Anthony Eidrych, Jr. Paul Joseph Einnerty Martin Samuel Firth Hilton Fisher Stanley Milton Fiske Leland Harvey Fisler George Henry Fitt Bertil Theodore Funke Ernest Leonard Goodsell William Lawrence Goring, Jr. Richard Warren Hanson Earle Dresser Hardy Harris Allen Higgins Henry Isadore Hi rsches Jerold David Hirschman Alfred Harold Holway Daniel Stephen Horgan Anthony Israelian Clifford Blair Ives Raymond Harold Johnson Charles Kirby Johnson Wendell John Johnson Donald Wilbur Johnston Joseph Trowbridge Johnston Theodore Winthrop Jones Irving Joseph Louis Charles Kaminski Edward Kelley Foster Lee Lampron, Jr. • Russell Joscelyn LeBosquet Raymond Chester Lewis Ernest Albert Loeffler Roger Hubbard Lonergan Eugene Francis Lowe, Jr. John Joseph Lyons Edson Lyman Merrill Paul Beagary Morgan, Jr. Ivan Reuben Murphy Paul Robert Nelson Morris Newman Frank Henry Norton, Jr. John Joseph Nowiski Charles Andrew O’Malley Ernest Palmer Wesley Croft Pierce William John Pigeon Clayton Elwood Pineo Malcolm Edward Reno Lawrence Roderick George Harry Rose Frederick Lansing Speer Wilbur Joseph Stover George Whitmore Stratton John Henry Sylvester Paul Peter Topelian Francis Benjamin Townsend Joseph Turner Prescott Kingsbury Turner Merton Elmer Tyrel Oliver Noah Walker William Warren Walsh James Woolley Francis Nelson Young Page one hundred twenty-three Page one hundred tiventyfour CLASS OF 1930 AS FRESHMEN JUNIORS € ' A Page one hundred tiventy-six CLASS OF 1931 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS RALPH HODGKINSON FIRST SEMESTER President, Ralph Hodgkinson Vice-President, A. Francis Townsend, Jr. Secretary, Edward J. Rayon Treasurer, Allan G. Hall Historian, John H. Hinchliffe, Jr. Auditor, Raymond E. Hall SECOND SEMESTER President, Ralph Hodgkinson Vice-President, Carl Eric Rylander Secretary, Edward J. Rayon Treasurer, Allan G. Hall Historian, John H. Hinchliffe, Jr. Auditor, Richard G. Marden A. FRANCIS TOWNSEND Page one hundred twenty-seven JUNIOR CLASS ROLL Paul Amiel Abell, “Emo,” 24 Elbridge St., Worcester. Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Clarence Malcolm Alber, “Mai,” Millers Falls. Chemist; Tennis, “tWt” (1, 2) ; Junior Editor 1930 Peddler; Skeptical Chy- mists, Vice-President (3) ; Ass’t Manager Basketball (3). Charles King Aldrich, “King,” Elizabeth, N. J. AX A; Civil; A. S. C. E.; Glee Club (1). Edward Daggett Amsden, Concord, N. H. i rA; Mechanic; Fencing Club. Frank Severin Anderson, “Andy,” 2 Clear- view Ave., Worcester. Mechanic; Baseball Squad (1, 2,) ; Hockey. Idol Anderson, Jr., “Andy,” 5 Watson Ave., Worcester. Electric; A. 1. E. E. Frank Hurlburt Andrews, “Andy,” 500 Lin¬ coln St., Worcester. Civil; Baseball Squad (1); A. S. C. E.; Newman Club; Rope-Pull (1, 2). lJuno Orvo Annala, Worcester. Electric. Robert Thomas Barnicle, “Bob,” Fitchburg. 2AE; Civil. Robert Edward Barrett, Leominster. 2AE; Electric; Ass’t Manager Basket¬ ball (3). Edward John Bayon, “Ed,” Holyoke. SAE; Civil; Soccer “aWf” (2, 3) ; Basketball “bWb” (1, 2, 3) ; Ass’t. Man¬ ager Baseball (3) ; A. S. C. E. Secretary (3); Newman Club, Director (1, 2); Vice-President (3) ; Knights of the Road; Springfield Club, Secretary (2a, b, 3a) ; Class Soccer (1, 2) ; Class Basketball (1, 2) ; Class Baseball (2). Thomas Gerald Bergin, Swampscott. Chemist; Football (1, 2) ; Newman Club. Clifford Arthur Bergquist, “Cliff,” 19 Ever- ard St., Worcester. 0Tfi; Mechanic; Football Squad (2) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Class Swimming (3); Rope-Pull (2). Roscoe H. Bowers, Beverly, N. J. Electric; Golf (lb, 2b, 3b), Captain (3b). Francis Joseph Burgoyne, Worcester. Civil; Carnival (2) ; A. S. C. E.; New¬ man Club. Henry James Burnett, Mapleville, R. 1. 0X; Mechanic. Norman Arno Butterfield, “Colonel,” East Wilton, Me. 2AE; Mechanic; Band (1, 2, 3) ; Rope- Pull (1, 2). Robert N. Cambridge, Clinton. SAE; Mechanic; Class Historian (la). Hilding Oscar Carlson, “Hilly,” 43 Catherine St., Worcester. Chemist; Tech News, Reporter (2) ; Junior Editor (3); Glee Club; Skeptical Chymists. Francis Oscar Carlstrom, “Buck,” Auburn. Electric. Stanley Quock Wing Chin, “Stan,” 108 Me¬ chanic St., Worcester. Electric; Rifle Team (2, 3), Ass’t. Man¬ ager (3) ; Tech News, Reporter (lb, 2a, b) ; Masque (3b) ; Rope-Pull, Coxswain Page one hundred twenty-eight ’ik (1, 21; Cosmopolitan Club (1, 2, 3); Rifle Club (1, 2, 3l ; A. I. E. E.; Radio Club (21; Wireless Club (2b); Class Rifle Team (1, 2, 3). Newell Lloyd Clark, Springfield. Civil; Masque (2) ; A. S. C. E.; Camera Club (1). Edward Stephen Coe, Jr., “Ted,” Shrews¬ bury. ATfi; Civil; Baseball “W” (1, 2) ; Ass’t. Manager Swimming (3) ; Knights of the Road; A. S. C. E.; Class Baseball (2). Victor Noyes Colby. No. Grosvenordale, Conn. General Science. Everett Draper Collins, “Ev,” Springfield. Mechanic; Tennis (1, 2) ; Junior Editor Peddler; Ass’t Manager, Musical Association; A. S. M. E.; Knights of the Road; Class Tennis (1, 2); Class Soccer (1, 2); Junior Prom Committee (3). Russell Vincent Corsini, “Russ,” 239 Lincoln St., Worcester. liAE; Chemist; Tennis “tWt” (1, 2, 3) ; Newman Club; Skeptical Chymists; Class Tennis. Harold Thurston Cutler, “Cut,” Fitchburg. ATfi; Electric; Masque (2b, 3, 4a) ; A. 1. E. E.; Knights of the Road (3b, 4a). John Russell Davis, “Dave,” Shrewsbury Electric; Glee Club (2) ; Football (1, 2). Henry Newman Deane, “Gramp,” Holden. OX; Mechanic; Class Soccer (1, 2); Class Track (2); Tech News, Advertis¬ ing Mgr.; Band; A. S. M. E. Albert Merton Demont, “Al,” Fitchburg. X.4E; Electric; Varsity Rifle Team (1, 2), Captain (3); Treasurer, Rifle Club (2); Vice-President, Rifle Club (3); Rope-Pull (2). John Francis Devaney, Clinton. Civil; Banjo Club; Newman Club; A. S. C. E.; Rope-Pull (2). Warren N. Doubleday, “Bun,” North Dana. AXA; Electric; Ass’t Manager Soccer (3) ; Rifle Club (1). Emile Raymond Dube, Nashua, N. H. Chemist. Ralph Anton Duchacek, “Duke,” West Spring- field. ' hXK; Chemist; Cross Country (2); Track (2b) ; Soccer (3) ; Band; Skepti¬ cal Chymists; Relay “W” (3). Leonard Gill Dunn, “Len,” Granby, Que., Canada. , ; Electric; Golf Team (1, 2) ; Masque (3) ; Newman Club, Director; Junior Marshal. Norman Milton Enman, Westboro. 6Tfl; Electric. Richard Webb Fairbanks, West Boylston. 0TO; Mechanic; Tech Carnival; ■ Soph Act; A. S. M. E.; Aero Club; Rope-Pull. Frederick Adams Farrar, Keene, N. H. AXA; Electric; Glee Club. Frank Stanley Finlayson, Worcester. Mechanic; Cross Country (3) ; Banjo- Mandolin Club (1, 2, 3) ; A. S. M. E.; Class Track (1, 2). Paul Herbert Fittz, Natick. AXA; Mechanic; Swimming “sWt” (2, 3) ; A. S. M. E.; Class Football (1) ; Rope-Pull (2); Class Swimming (2, 3). Henry Francis Friel, “Hany,” Worcester. Electric; Newman Club; Cosmopolitan Club; A. 1. E. E. Charles Rusell Gill, “Russ,” Greenville, S. C 0TD; Chemist; Golf (2, 3). Page one hundred twenty-nine Milton Dexter Gleason, “Deck,” Baldwinsville. DTD; Mechanic; A. S. M. E. Alfred Wallace Gove, “Wally,” Leominster. 2AE; Civil; A. S. C. E.; Y-Cabinet; Rope-Pull (1); Class Soccer (1); Assist¬ ant Manager, Track. Harold Josenh Granger, “Harry,” Worcester. Mechanic; Track (2) ; Newman Club; Junior Marshall; Junior Prom Committee. Frank Thomas Green, “Judge,” Erie, Pa. ATfl; Mechanic; Ass’t Manager Tennis; Tech Show, Stage Manager; Knights of the Road; Chairman Soph Hop; Junior Prom Committee. Raymond H. Guenther, Springfield. 0Tn; Mechanic. Lloyd R. Hale, “Russ,” Worcester. Civil. Allan Gordon Hall, “Al,” Worcester. AX A; Civil; Cross Country; Track; Class Treasurer (2, 3) ; Treasurer Ath¬ letic Council. Raymond Everett Hall, Springfield. 0Tfi; Electric; Banjo Club (1, 2, 3). Sumner Fitts Hall, Webster. Civil; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Masque, (3) ; A. S. C. E. George Martin Hansen, “Han,” Monson. AX A; Mechanic; Baseball; Soccer (Class) ; Rope-Pull; Junior Marshall. Jay Maxwell Harpell, Worcester. AX A; Electric; Radio Club. Edwin Raymond Harper, “Ed,” Holyoke. d rA; Mechanic; Banjo Club (1, 2) ; Orchestra (1, 2) ; Band (1, 2) ; Treas¬ urer, A. 1. E. E. (2b) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; Football (1, 2). Edwin Vaughn Haskell, “Ed,” Still River. Chemist; Swimming (2) ; Rifle Team (2, 3) ; Skeptical Chymists; Class Swimming (2, 3); Class Rifle (2, 3). Lewis Sherman Haskins, Worcester. Mechanic. Walker Taft Hawley, “Stubby,” Holden. 0X; Mechanic; Soccer (1, 2); Tech News, Reporter (1, 2), Junior Editor (3) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet; Carnival Committee (3) ; A. S. M. E.; Junior Marshall; Class Soccer (1, 2); Constitu¬ tion Committee. John Henry Hinchliffe, Jr., “Johnny,” Orange, Conn. 4 rA; Civil; Cheer Leader (2, 3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Quartet (2, 3) ; Vice- President Musical Association (3) ; Busi¬ ness Manager, Masnue (3) ; Knights of the Road; A. S. C. E.; Historian (1, 2, 3a) ; Chairman Frosh Rules Committee; Chairman Half Way Thru Banquet Com¬ mittee; Junior Marshall. Ralph Hodgkinson, “Hodg,” Worcester. d 2K; Mechanic; Football (2, 3) ; Presi¬ dent Musical Association (3), Vice-Presi¬ dent (2) ; Glee Club Leader (1, 2, 3) ; Orchestra (1, 2) ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Chairman Carnival Committee; Tech Council (3a) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Class President (3a) ; Vice-Presi¬ dent (2b). Raymond Dunbar Holcombe, “Ray,” Brock¬ ton. 0X; Mechanic; Swimming “sWt” (1, 2, 3) ; Football (1) ; Dormitory Committee (1) ; Soph Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee; Class Football (1) ; Class Swimming (1, 2, 3). Henry Edwin Hosmer, “Eddie,” Westfield. ATfi; Chemist; Tech News, Reporter (Ib, 2a), Junior Editor (3); Manager, Tech Bible (lb), Editor (2b); Y. M. Page one hundred thirty 1930 vs. 1931 C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Carnival Committee (1, 2, 3,) ; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; Knights of the Road; Skeptical Chymists; Sophomore Editor, Peddler; Peddler Staff (3) ; Editor-in-Chief (4) ; Ass’t Manager Track (3) . Everett Johnson, “Ev,” Holden. Mechanic. Charles Arthur Kennedy, “Charlie,” Saratoga Springs, N. Y. ATil; Mechanic; Junior Marshall; Ass’t Manager, Golf; Ass’t Advertising Man¬ ager, Peddler. Erederick Ralph Kenyon, “Ken,” Southbridge. AX A Electric; Rope-Pull (1, 2) ; Radio Club. David Lee Kiley, “Dave,” Worcester. Chemist; Track (1, 2, 3) ; Skeptical Chymists, Vice-President (3) ; Newman Club. Usko Toivo Kontio, “Count,” Eitchburg. AX A; Chemist; Basketball “bWb” (1, 2, 3, 4) ; Advertising Manager, Masque (4) ; Skeptical Chymists; Class Basket- Ball (1, 2); Carnival Skit (2). Trescott Burgess Larchar, Webster. AXA; Chemist; Glee Club (1, 2, 3); Skeptical Chymists. Abram Leibovitch, Bangkok, Siam. Mechanic; Cosmopolitan Club; A. S. M. E. Alexander Chester Lendo, Otter River. XAE; Civil. Russell James Libbey, “Russ,” Worcester. 0Tt2; Mechanic; Ass’t Manager Rifle Club (3) ; Glee Club (1, 2, 3) ; Band (la) ; Rifle Club; Radio Club; Soccer (2a). Roger H. Lonergan, Jefferson. Civil. William Arthur McAloon, “Mac,” Taunton. •hFA; Electric; A. I. E. E., Treasurer. Otis Earle Mace, “Otie,” Stemmers Run, Maryland. ATfl; Track (lb, 2a, 2b, 3a) ; Knights of the Road; Class Nominating Com¬ mittee (2b). Gustav Eric Mangsen, “Gus,” Worcester. Chemist; Band (2a) ; Skeptical Chymists. Richard Gibbs Marden, “Dick,” Worcester. XAE; Ass’t Manager Soccer; Aero Club; COMMONS Page one hundred thirty-one A. S. M. E.; Class Banquet Committee (la, 3a); Rope-Pull (la). William Usko Matson, “Whitie,” Worcester. Mechanic; Glee Club (2a, 2b) ; A. S. M. E.; Football (1, 2). John Adam Matusewicz, “Jim,” Baldwinsville. Civil; Camera Club; A. S. C. E. James McWhirter, Jr., West Warren. Chemist. Oliver B. Merrill, “O. B.,” Amesbury. 0X0; Mechanic; Ass’t. Manager Golf (3b). Dwight Herrick Moore, Huntington. Civil. Irving Smith Newcomb, “Newk,” Manchester, N. H. 0X; Masque (1, 2, 3), Vice-President (3) ; Dormitory Committee. Edward John Odium, “Eddie,” Worcester. Electric; Newman Club; A. I. E. E. Joseph Naudin Oswell, Worcester. Electric. Mario Pagnoni, Springfield. Civil; Football. Albert Irving Palm, “Al,” Worcester. Mechanic; Swimming (1, 2) ; Tech News, Reporter (2a). William James Pearson, “Bill.” Naugatuck, Conn. 0X; Class Football (1) ; Class Track (1, 2) ; Advertising Manager, Masque (3a) ; Cast (3b) ; Secretary, A. S. M. E.; Newman Club; Treasurer, Aero¬ nautics Club; Freshman Banquet Com¬ mittee. Kenneth Hooper Perry, “Ken,” Waltham. AXA; TBII; Civil; Swimming “sWt”; Baseball “W”; Track “W”; Peddler Boa;rd; Tech News, Reporter; Junior Editor; A. S. C. E.; Secretary, W. P. I. A. A.; Class Auditor (lb) ; Class Foot¬ ball, Baseball, Track, Swimming; Cheer Leader; Junior Prom Committee. Frederick Paul Peters, West Orange, N. J. Chemist; Football Squad (1, 2); Class Football (1, 2) ; Track Squad (1) ; Man¬ dolin Club; Newman Club; Skeptical Chymists; Carnival Committee. Rolla Martin Peterson, Colrain. Electric. J. Philip Pierce, “Phil,” Worcester. AXA; Electric Varsity Track (1, 2, 3). George Rak, Jr., Mansfield Center, Conn. Mechanic. James Lathrop Rathbun, “Jimmy,” Mystic, Conn. d rA; Mechanic; Asst’ Manager, Musical Association. Eben Heaton Rice, “Ben, ” Gardner. 0X; Civil; Football (1, 2, 3), “W” (3) ; Basketball (1, 2), “bWb”; Track (1, 2), “W” (2) ; Tech News, Junior Editor; Half Way Thru Banquet Committee. John Lloyd Richmond, West Palm Beach, Fla. 2AE; Mechanic. Joseph Richard Rogers, Jr., “Joe,” Worcester. Mechanic; Swimming “sWt” (1, 2, 3) ; Class Swimming (1, 2, 3). Edward Hasford Rouse, “Ed,” Thomaston, Conn. Electric; A. 1. E. E. Carl Eric Rylander, “Rye,” Worcester. 0X0; Civil; Football (1, 2, 3) ; Ass’t Manager, Basketball (3) ; Knights of the Road; A. S. C. E.; Ass’t Art Editor, Peddler (3). Page one hundred thirty-two Carl Francis Sage, “Red,” Fairfield, Conn. liAE; Mechanic; Swimming (1, 2); Peddler Board; Aero Club; Junior Mar¬ shall; A. S. M. E. Charles Hastings Schiller, “Karl,” Worcester. 0T12; Mechanic; Band (la) ; Glee Club; Class Track. Arthur Jacob Sharistanian, Worcester. Civil. Wesley Allen Sheldon, “Wes,” Ashburnham. ‘hSK; Mechanic. Joseph Martin Silva, “Joe,” Rehobeth. Chemist. Ellman Rogers Smith, East Walpole. Mechanic. Emil Saarinen Smith, Amherst. Mechanic. George Wardwell Smith, “Smitty,” Bridge¬ port, Conn. OTft Electric; Orchestra (2a, 2b). Michael Charles Sodano, “Mike,” Canton. hSK; Electric; Swimming; Eootball (2a, 3a); Track “W” (2b); Glee Club; Knights of the Road, President (3a) ; Class Football (1, 2) ; Class Swimming (1, 2) ; Class Bowling (2). Herbert A. Stewart, Worcester. Mechanic. George Whitmore Stratton, Framingham. AXA; Mechanic. Hurant Tashjian, Northbridge. Mechanic; Cosmopolitan Club; A. S. M. E. Robert Davis Taylor, “Bob,” Spencer. 0TD; Electric; Baseball (2) ; Football (2) ; A. I. E. E. Henry Horace Terry, “Terry,” Orient, Long Island, N. Y. 0T0; Mechanic; Rope-Pull (1, 2). Alvin Ernest Thrower, “Skinny,” Gardner. 2AE; Mechanic; A. S. M. E.; Football ( 1 , 2 ). Oscar William Tissari, “Shorty,” Baldwins- ville. 0X; Clremist; Ass’t Manager Track; Glee Club; Radio Club; Skeptical Cbymists; Tech Carnival Committee; Class Soccer (2). Almon Francis Townsend, Jr., “Franny,” Worcester. I rA TBII; Mechanic; Track (lb, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b) ; Swimming (1) ; Ass’t Man¬ ager, Football; Knights of the Road; Class President (2b) ; Vice-President (la, lb) ; Alternate Member-at-Large (3a) ; Rope-Pull; Class Track; Banquet Com¬ mittee (la) ; Junior Prom Committee; Junior Marshall. Prescott Kingsbury Turner, Westboro. 0Tfi; Electric. Frederick Curtis Tucker, “Curt,” Worcester. i rA; Chemist; Subscription Manager, Tech News (3a) ; Masque, Cast (2b) ; Publicity Manager, M asque (3a, 3b) ; Jacket Committee (2b). Joseph Paul Tulka, “Joe,” Newark, N. J. Chemist; Soccer (2, 3) ; Masque; New¬ man Club; Skeptical Chymists. John Brown Tuthill, “Tut,” Orient, Long Island, N. Y. 0TD; Chemist; Rifle Team (2) ; Ass’t Manager Baseball; Rope-Pull (1, 2). Harry Nelson Tyler, Worcester. 2AE; Mechanic; Ass’t Manager, Swim¬ ming; Junior Marshall. Oliver Rawson Underhill, Jr., “Red,” Wor¬ cester. 4 2K; Civil; Football (la, 2a) ; Tech Council; A. S. C. E.; Class Football (la, 2a). 1 Page one hundred thirty-three Charles Buell Walker, “Charlie,” Springfieid. i 2K; Mechanic; Soccer “aWf” (2, 3) ; Captain, Soccer (4) ; Basketball; Ass’t Manager Tennis (3) ; Knights of the Road; Class Secretaiy (2a) ; Football (1); Tennis (1); Basketball (1, 2); Nominating Committee (3a). Oliver Noah Walker, “Fat,” Whitinsville. 2AE; Mechanic. Allen Charles Weissinger, “Al,” Worcester. ATO; Mechanic; Peddler (3); Masque, Cast (1, 3) ; President, Masque (3) ; Class President (la, lb, 2a) ; Soph Hop Committee; Half Way Thru Banquet Committee. Miner Forbes Wells, Wethersfield, Conn. Electric; Camera Club; A. I. E. E.; Rope-Pull. Irving Stone White, “Pete,” Housatonic. 4 2K; Electric; Football Squad (1, 2) ; A. I. E. E.; Peddler Board (3) ; Rope- Pull (2) ; Ass’t Manager, Musical Asso¬ ciation (3). Grayson Winterbottom Wilcox, “Gay,” Ham¬ den, Conn. ' hPA; Mechanic; Ass’t Manager, Foot¬ ball; Junior Editor, Tech News; Glee Club; Treasurer, Y. M. C. A. (2). Robert Schuyler Williamson, “Bob,” Niagara Falls, N. Y. 2AE; Mechanic; Secretary, Musical Association; Glee Club; Band; Orches¬ tra (1, 2, 3) ; A. S. M. E.; Class Vive- President (3) ; Soph Hop Committee; Junior Prom Committee. Harold George Williamson, Ashland. Electric. Charles Everett Woodward, “Chick,” Wethers¬ field, Conn. AXA; Chemist; Track (2, 3) ; Rope- Pull (1, 2); Relay (3). 1931 vs. 1932 Vfci Page one hundred thirty-four I Page one hundred thirty-six CLASS OF 1932 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President, Donald M. Smith Viee-President, James E. Leach Secretary, Frank E. South Treasurer, SwEN G. PuLSON Historian, David Rice Auditor, Roger C. Hager Member-at-Large, Russell D. Purrington DONALD AI. SAIITH SECOND SEMESTER President, Donald M. Smith Vice-President, James E. Leach Secretary, Frank E. South Treasurer, George T. Barks Historian, Robert G. Driscoll Auditor, William H. Hinchliffe Meniber-at-Large, LiNN M. Lockwood JAMES E. LEACH Page one hundred thirty-seven SOPHOMORE CLASS ROLL William Edward Aiken, “Bill,” Winthrop. ATfi; Civil; Football “W” (1, 2) ; Glee Club; Captain Class Football (1, 2). Nils Albert Anderson, “Al,” 1 Gunnarson Rd., Worcester. Electric; Rope Pull (2). Earl Mortimer Andrew, “Andy,” Auburn, R. I. ATfl; Mechanic; Varsity Football (la, 2a) ; Band; Boyntonians; Tech Carnival (2a). Edgar Charles Ansaldi, “Salo,” South Man¬ chester, Conn. Mechanic; Rope Pull (2a). Eliezer Aronov, “Izzy,” Palestine. Civil. William Edward Ashe, “Bill,” 44 May Street, Worcester. Mechanic; Newman Club; Rope Pull (lb). William Walter Asp, “Bill,” 108 Eastern Ave., Worcester. ATO; Electric; Football Varsity (la, 2a) ; Basketball (lb, 2b) ; Baseball (lb) ; Athletic Council; Knights of the Road; Captain Class Football; Baseball; Basket¬ ball. Emanuel Stylianos Athanasiades, “Athens,” Rhodes Island, Aegean Sea. Electric; Cosmopolitan Club; Knights of the Road. Arthur Waldemar Backgren, 161 Vernon St., Worcester. Civil; Glee Club (1, 2). Carl William Backstrom, 171 King Philip Rd., Worcester. Electric; Golf (lb, 2b). Alwyn Edward Bailey, “Ed,” “Al,” 19 Dover Street, Worcester. Chemist; Band (1, 2) ; Fencing Club (la). Wallace Nathan Bailey, “Wally,” Shrewsbury. 0X; Electric; Glee Club (1); Band (1). George Theodore Barks, “Ted,” Northampton. 0X; Mechanic; Reporter Tech News (lb, 2a, 2b) ; Class Football (la, 2a) ; Class Rifle Team (la, 2a) ; Class Bowl¬ ing (la); Sophomore Hop Committee; Fresbman Rules Committee. Clement Richmond Barlow, “Clem,” Ashburn- ham. i 2K; Mechanic. Robert William Barr, “Bob,” Holden. 0X; Civil; Rifle Club (1, 2). John Chaffee Barter, Shrewsbury. hrA; Mechanic. Francis A. Bartlett, “Franny,” Rowley. ATfi; Chemist; Rifle Cflub (1) ; Rope Pull (1, 2). Wells Fenby Bausman, “Bausy,” “S t u b,” Springfield. 2AE; Mechanic; Asst. Mgr. Soccer (2a) ; Tech News (la, 2b); Banjo-Mandolin Club; Masque (lb, 2b) ; Aero Club (2a). Edwin Tbomas Beaudette, 235 Hamilton Street, Worcester. Electric. Allen Beasley Belcher, Springfield. AX A; Mechanic; Track (1, 2). Robert Ivan Belmont, “Bob,” Middleboro. 0Tfl; Mechanic; Boyntonians; Band; Aero Club, Theodore Henry Berard, “Ted,” 414 Park Avenue, Worcester. Mechanic; Newman Club. Fred Allen Bickford, Waltham. AX A; Chemist; Ass’t Mgr. Football (2a). Malcolm Rudolph Bloom, “Mai,” Roslindale. SAE; Civil. Herbert Franklin Borg, “Herb,” 173 Eastern Ave., Worcester. 0Tfi; Mechanic; Class Track (la). Arthur Burton Brainerd, “Burt,” Nashua, N. H. General Science; Rope-Pull (2a). Walter J. Brosnan, “Walt,” 16 Rittenhouse Rd., Worcester. Mechanic. Lenges Hawver Bull, “Duffy,” Lenox. AT0; Civil; Tech News (2a, 2b) ; Ass’t Editor, Tech Bible (lb) ; A. S. C. E.; Class Rifle (la); Class Football (2a). Robert Bumstead, “Bob,” Washington, D. C. 4 rA; Mechanic; Glee Club (1). Jason Theodore Burbank, Millbury. Electric, William Nathan Burr, Jr., “Bill,” Seekonk. Civil; Cross Country; Track. Robert Fiske Bye, “Bob,” 55 Hitchcock Rd., Worcester. 4 2K; Mechanic; Soccer (la) ; Rope-Pull (2a). Jorge N. Cardenas, Bogota, Columbia, S. A. Civil; A. S. C. E.; Camera Club; Cosmo¬ politan Club. Henry Edwin Carlson, “Henry,” 79 Barnard Rd., Worcester. 0TD; Mechanic; Class Football (2a) ; Soph Hop Committee (2b). Dana Burbank Carleton, Portland, Maine. Electric. Joseph Chelauski, 38 Plantation St., Worcester. Mechanic. Page one hundred thirty-eight Theodore Stanley Climura, “Ted,” Chicop6e Falls. Mechanic. Timothy David Crimmins, “Tim,” Palmer. Civil; Newman Club, Secretary. William John Cullen, “Bill, Easthampton. AX A; Chemist; Varsity Basketball (1, 2); Class Basketball (1). Morris Jean Dana, Millbury. 6TD; Chemist. Leonard Cunningham Daniels, “Len,” “Dyna¬ mite,” West Springfield. Chemist; Glee Club (1, 2); Skep¬ tical Chymists; Varsity Soccer (2a) ; Class Soccer (la, 2a). John Winslow Davidson, “Jack,” Brockton. 4 2K; Electric; Vice-President, A. I. E. E.; Varsity Football (1,2) ; Radio Club; Chairman Dormitory Committee (1) ; Carnival Committee (2). Marcel Albert Emile Delys, “Al,” Woon¬ socket, R. I. Mechanic; Cross Country. Arthur Deslauriers, “Del,” Spencer. Civil; Track (la); Basketball (lb). Edward Francis Donohue, “Ed,” 190 June St., Worcester. Jan Waclaw Dowgielewicz, “John,” Spencer. Mechanic; Class Football (la, 2a) ; Rope- Pull (la, 2a). Roland Freedmont Downing, “Roily,” 171 Highland St., Worcester. Mechanic; Varsity Basketball (1, 2, 3). Robert Gerald Driscoll, “Red,” Holyoke. 2AE; Electric; Newman Club; Rope- Pull (2a); Varsity Swimming (lb, 2a). Emile Raymond Dube, Nashua, N. H. Chemist. Earl Lincoln Dufresne, Shrewsbury. AX A; Civil; Class Soccer (la, 2a) ; Class Baseball (lb). Luther Rice Eames, 3 Rice St., Worcester. Electric. Charles Biekley Eddy, “Bick,” Glens Falls, N. Y. «f SK; Electric; Varsity Basketball (1) ; Junior Marshall; Class Auditor (2a, 2b). William Lester Edgeworth, “Les,” Webster. ' hXK; Civil; Varsity Football (1, 2); Varsity Swimming (1) ; Class Football ( 1 , 2 ). George Bliss Emerson, East Providence, R. 1. ATD; Mechanic; Varsity Swimming (lb, 2b) ; Dormitory Committee (la, lb) ; Class Swimming (lb, 2a). Carl Milton Ekberg, 20 Huntington Ave., Wor¬ cester. 4 2K; Civil; Football (la, 2a). Howard Russel Finn, “Red,” Springfield, Ver¬ mont. 4 rA; Mechanic; Varsity Track (lb, 2a, 2b) ; Varsity Swimming (la) Peddler ( 1 ). Theodore Lyman Fish, “Ted,” West Spring- field. Mechanic; A. S. M. E.; Camera Club. Leland Harvey Fisler, North Attleboro. Mechanic. Edward Short Flaherty, “Skipper,” 51 May St., Worcester. Electric. Gordon Bennett George, Westboro. Electric. David Goldrosen, “Dave,” 69 Providence St., W orcester. XD ' F; Mechanic; Class Football (2a). Everett Gordon, “Ev,” 450 Park Ave., Wor¬ cester. 212 ' F; Chemist. Armando Edmund Greco, Watertown. 6X; Mechanic; Tech News (1, 2). Earl Edwin Green, 107 Hillcroft Ave., Wor- C6St6r, AX A; Electric; Glee Club (2). Louis Darwin Greene, “Lou,” West Spring- field. 4 2K; Civil; Member-at-Large (la, lb); Rope-Pull (2a) ; Band (la, lb, 2a) ; Tech News (la, lb, 2a, 2b) ; Peddler (1, 2) ; Class Football (2a). John Walcott Greene, “Johnny,” 28 Clearview Ave., Worcester. General Science. Roger Chapin Hager, “Rog,” Clinton. ATf2; Mechanic; Class Auditor (la, lb, 2a); Basketball (1, 2). Lloyd Russel Hale, 42 Agate Ave., Worcester. Civil. Sumner Fitts Hall, Webster. Civil; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Boyntonians (1). William Ellum Hanson, Norwich, Conn. Chemist; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Skeptical Chymists. Edwin Vaughn Haskell, Still River. Chemist; Rifle Team; Swimming (2a). Herman Francis Hawthorne, Springfield. Civil; Class Rifle (lb); Knights of the Road; Camera Club; Fencing Club (1, 2 ) ; A. S. C. E. Benjamin Lopez Herrarte. “Ben,” Guatemala. Mechanic; Soccer (2a) ; Cosmopolitan Club. William Huntington Hinchliffe, “Bill,” Orange, Conn. i rA; Electric; Glee Club; Rope-Pull. Ernest Milton Holt, “Erny,” New Bedford. ATD; Chemist; Rifle Team (la. lb) ; Track Team (2a). Page one hundred thirty-nine Lambert Roland Johnson, “Laml)y,” 40 Airlie St., Worcester. Civil. Paul Johnson, 34 Hadwen Rd., Worcester. Civil. Elliot Day Jones, “Ell,” 7 Lisbon St., Wor¬ cester. 0 ' hD; Mechanic; Swimming (Ih, 2a, 2b) ; Tech News, Reporter (2a, 2h). Ambrose Kennedy, “Am,” Woonsocket, R. 1. Mechanic; Glee Club (1, 2). Clarence Stanley Knight, “Stan,” Southbridge. Mechanic. Bertrand Roland Lanciault, “Bert,” 5 Fremont St., Worcester. ISAE; Mechanic; Baseball (lb); Football (2a). Rocco LaPenta, “Roccy,” East Llartford, Conn. Civil; Varsity Football (la, 2a) ; New¬ man Club. Carl Hilding Larson, Holden. Electric; Basketball (lb, 2b); Football (2a). James Edward Leach, “Jim,” Gardner. 6X; Civil; Football “W” (2a); Class Vice-President (2a, b) ; Basketball (1, 2). Robert George Leary, 41 Mill St., Worcester. Mechanic. Chock H. Lee, Canton, China. Electric. Howard Parker Lekberg, “Lek,” Mdlbury. AX A; Mechanic. Eino Omar Leppanen, “Lepp,” Asbburnham. AXA; Chemist; Soccer (2a) ; Rope-Pull (la, 2a). Lester Nelson Lintner, Torrington, Conn. Mechanic. Linn Musson Lockwood, “Locky,” Woodmont, Conn. ATO; Mechanic; Football (2b) ; Track (la) ; Knights of the Road; Aero Club; Class Treasurer (la, lb). Harold Fred Lorenz, Meriden, Conn. Electric. Raymond Henry Lynch, “Ray,” 15 Hitchcock Rd., Worcester. Civil; Newman Club; A. S. C. E. Antonio Placido Maggiacomo, “Jock,” Crans¬ ton, R. 1. Electric; Football “W” (2a) ; Class Foot¬ ball (la). Donald James McGee, “Maggy,” Springfield. Electric. Charles Thomas McGinnis, “Mac,” 85 Salis- burv St., Worcester. 9X; Civil; Football (2a) ; Newman Club; Goats Head Committee (la, lb) ; Class Track (la, 2a). Robert William McMaster, “Bob,” South- bridge. 4 SK; Mechanic; Carnival (1); Tech Neivs (1, 2). Richard Henry Martin, “Dick,” 49 East Moun¬ tain St., Worcester. Civil. Harry George Merrill, “Chub,” West Boylston. Electric. William Justin Minnick, “Bill,” Auburn. Chemist; Rope-Pull (la, 2a). Carroll Charles Misener, Orange. Mechanic; Band (1, 2); Glee Club (2). Norman Monks, “Norm,” 15 Hitchcock Rd., Worcester. Civil; Soccer (1) ; Aero Club. William Moody, Jr., “Bill,” 159 Holden St., Worcester. 2AE; Mechanic. James Stewart Nelson, “Jim,” Holden. l rA; Mechanic; Soccer (2a); Rope-Pull (la) ; Fencing Club (la, lb) ; Class Soccer (2a). Paul Edwin Nelson, Barnet, Vermont. AXA; Civil; A. S. C. E.; Rope-Pull (la, 2a). Charles Henry Newsome, 361 Cambridge St., Worcester. Chemist. Raymond Edwin Nichols, “Nick,” Lyonsville. Electric; Camera Club (1, 2). John NizamofT, “Johnny,” No. Grosvenordale, Conn. Chemist; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Skeptical Chymists; Cosmopolitan Club. Olof Wendell Nyquist, “Nick,” 5 Dybeck St., Worcester. AXA; Mechanic; Indoor Track (lb) ; A. S. M. E.; Cantain Sophomore Rope-Pull; Class Football (2a). Charles Stephen O’Brien, Jr., “Chick,” Spring- field. SAE; Mechanic; Class Secretary (lb). Howard Arnout Offers, “Dutchy,” Woonsocket, R. 1. 0X; Mechanic. Paul Rudolnh Olson, “Rudy,” Auburn. AXA; Electric. George Evald Oman, “Joe” South Windham, Conn. SAE; Mechanic; A. S. M. E.; Rope-Pull ( 2 ). John Charles Osipowich, “Ossie,” 18)4 Colum¬ bia St., Worcester. SAE; Mechanic; Varsity Swimming (1, 2 ). Felix George Palaski, 581 Millbury St., Wor- C6St.6r« Civil; Track (la, lb, 2a) ; A. S. C. E. Chester Lawrence Perry, “Chet,” Dodge. SAE ; Civil Page one hundred forty Leonard Henry Peters, “Pete,” Lenox. Civil; Swimming (1, 2); Tech- News (lb, 2a, 2b); Class Swimming (1, 2); Rope-Pull (2). Arthur Clifford Peterson, “Pete,” 96 Brook¬ line Ave., Worcester. ' b2K; Civil; Football (1, 2) ; Track (1, 2); Basketball (1). Onnie Mathias Petroman, Norwich, Conn. Mechanic. Irwin Walburg Peterson, “Pete,” 3 Wilkinson St., Worcester. fbZSK; Electric; Golf (lb) ; Tech News (la, lb, 2a). George Washington Pickering, 3rd., “Bugs,” Beverly. brA; Electric. Edwin Leroy Pollard, “Ned,” Northampton. OX; Civil; Rifle Team (2a); Bowling (lb). Rupert Dickson Porter, “Dick,” West Hart¬ ford, Conn. 2AE; Electric; Hockey (lb, 2b); Class Soccer (2a); Rope-Pull (2a). John Horton Porteus, “Jack,” Three Rivers. l rA; Civil; Tech News (lb, 2a); Glee Club (2a); Cosmopolitan Club (lb); Vice-President, Cosmopolitan Club (2a) ; Rope-Pull (2a). Henry Blanchard Pratt, Jr., “Rudy,” Antrim, N. H. OX; Civil; Rifle Team (2a, 2b) ; A. S. C. E.; Class Rifle Team (la, 2a) ; Rope- Pull {2a). Swen Gilbert Pulson, Philadelphia, Pa. ATfi; Mechanic; Business Manager, Tech Bible (la); Class Treasurer (2a). Russell Donelson Purrington, “Russ,” Shat- tuckville. 4’XK; Mechanic; Varsity Basketball (1, 2); Member-at-Large (2a). Donald Wallace Putnam, “Don,” 942 Mill- bury St., Worcester. AXA; Mechanic; Varsity Football (la, 2a); Varsity Baseball (lb). William Dickinson Ravenscroft, Bantam, Conn. ATfi; Civil. William Francis Reardon, “Bill,” 33 Granite St.. Worcester. Civil. Charles S. Reasby, Mt. Hermon. Mechanic. David Rice. “Dave,” Gardner. OX; Civil; Track (lb); Tech News Re¬ porter (2a, 2b); Rope-Pull (2a); C ' ass Track (la. 2a) ; Historian (2a) ; Class Football (la, 2a) ; Dormitory Committee (la, lb). William Charles Salmon, “Bill,” 205 West Bovlston St., Worcester. Civil. Lawrence Joseph Sarkozy, “Sock,” Torrington, Conn. Mechanic; Football (la, 2a). Nicholas Straty Sculos, “Nick,” Framingham. Electric. Otto Louis Seelert, Jr., “Bud,” South Man¬ chester, Conn. O ' FD; Civil; Basketball (la). George Morton Siegel, Springfield. Electric; Rope-Pull (la) ; Carnival (2a) ; Chairman Nominating Committee (2a). Gordon Eggleston Signor, “Sig,” Waterbury, Conn. XAE; Electric; Banjo-Mandolin Club (1, 2 ). William Sinclair, Jr., “Bill,” Rumford, Maine. ‘bPA; Electric; Rope-Pull (1, 2); Soccer (2a). Leon D. Skuropat, “I,eo,” Krasnodar, Russia. d’FA; Electric; Soccer (2a) ; President Cosmopolitan Club. Donald Mark Smith, “Don,” Waban. ATfi; Chemist; Cross Country “W” (la) ; Indoor Track (la) ; Football (2a) ; Re¬ porter Tech News; President Class (2a, b) ; Tech Council (2a). William Arthur Snell, Southbridge. Chemist. Eugene Wilbur Somerville, “Somie,” Clinton. Electric; Rope-Pull (2a). Frank Ernest South, “Sonny,” Braintree. ' hPA; Electric; Track “W” (la, lb, 2a) ; Captain, Class Track, Class Football. Ellis Russell Spaulding, “Spauldy,” Keene, N. H. Mechanic. Francis Michael Sullivan, “Sully,” Springfield. Chemist; Track (2) ; Band (1, 2) ; New¬ man Club; Rope-Pull (2a). Stanley William Swipp, 1 Clapp St., Worces¬ ter. 9X; IMechanic; Football (2a); Captain Sophomore Football. DOWN WITH THE ELAG! Page one hundred forty-one Bernard Buck Taylor, “Bun,” Portland, Conn. 0X; Mechanic; Swimming Team (1, 2) ; Class Swimming (1, 2). Sidney Thune, “Sid,” Norwich, Conn. Chemist. Uuno Ensio Tillan, “Tilly,” Springfield. Civil; Soccer (2a). Frederick Curtis Tucker, “Curt,” 25 Hawley St., Worcester. $rA; Chemist. Joseph Turner, “Joe,” 27 Lenox St., Worces¬ ter. Civil. Edwin Charles Tuukkanen, “Ed,” 221 Grove St., Worcester. Chemist. Chester Adolph Werme, “Chet,” 17 Wyola Drive, Worcester. 0Xj Mechanic; Football (2a) ; Swim¬ ming (lb) ; Goats Head Committee (lb) ; Track (2b). Carroll Newton Whitaker, “Newt,” Springfield, Mass. Electric Frederick Fuller Whitford, “Fred,” “Plug,” Hawthorne, N. J. ATD; Electric; Glee Club (1, 2) ; Masque (2); Class President (la, lb); Tech Council (la, lb) ; Cihairman Sophomore Hop Committee; Captain Rope-Pull (la) ; Tech Carnival. Payson Rogers Whitney, “Pay,” 39 Laconia St., Worcester. 0X; Mechanic; A. S. M. E.; Goats Head Committee (1, 2). Cary Chase Wilson, Claremont, N. H. ATfi; Chemist; Soccer (la, 2a) ; Ten¬ nis (la) ; Dormitory Committee (la, lb); Masque (2). Clelan Gleason Winn, “Windy,” East Pep- perell. Mechanic; Aero Club. 1931 VS. 1932 Page one hundred forty-two FRESHMEN ■ ' I JJiU m m V ■.■.;■■■■ ytPi Page one hundred forty-four CLASS OF 1933 FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS LEIGHTON JACKSON FIRST SEMESTER President, Leighton Jackson Vice-President, John T. Kane Secretary, Harold A, Hammer Treasurer, James R. Driscoll Historian, John E. Church Auditor, Wright H. Manvel SECOND SEMESTER President, Harold A. Hammer Vice-President, Wright H. Manvel Secretary, Gilbert U. Gustafson Treasurer, James R. Driscoll Historian, John E. Church Auditor, Joseph H. Fogg HAROLD A. HAMMER ■it Page one hundred forty-five FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Charles Streeter Adams, Worcester. Melvin George Adams, Worcester. Edward Knight Allen, Jr., Springfield. $SK; Soccer; Tech Carnival. Ralph Herman Allen, Worcester. t rA. Robert Wadleigh Blake, Franklin, N. H. 0X. Hugo Paul Borgatti, East Pepperell. John Anselm Boyle, Worcester. Charles Stanley Brewer, Worcester. Arthur Olaf Anderson, Worcester. William Arthur Anderson, Manchester, N. H. ATfi. William Henry Anderson, Hubbardston. Henry Coombs Ashley, East Longmeadow. Aero Club. Frederick Ransom Asserson, Newport, R. 1. d 2K;; Football; Swimming. George William Banks, North Brookfield. Gordon Ellis Barnes, Hardwick. ex. Earl Chester Barton, Springfield. i SK; Track. Waldo Edgar Bass, Willimantic, Conn. I 2K; Aero Club; Rope-Pull. Ethan Davis Bassett, Groton, N. Y. ex. Albert Orlin Bell, Leominster. eX; Class Football; Rope-Pull. Wesley Oliver Bell, Worcester. eXQ; Cross Country. John Alden Birch, Branford, Conn. Radio Club; Rifle Club. Ellis Robert Brown, Ashland. Allen Lester Brownlee, So. Willington, Conn. AX A; Band; Glee Club; Aero ' Club. Ronald Herman Bruce, Hudson. ex. Vincent Fieber Buell, Mount Berry, Ga. ' i SK; Cross Country; Track; Band. William Farnum Bunting, Pelham, N. Y. 2AE. Harold Davis Burt, North Attleboro. Band. j Page one hundred forty-six 41 . Leo Burwick, Worcester. 20 ' ! ' ;Band; Aero Club. William James Chapman, Westfield. ATQ; Newman Club. Emile Joseph Chauvin, Webster. Cosmopolitan Club; Rifle Club. John Everett Church, Providence, R. I. ‘fil’A; Glee Cluh; Debating Club; Class Historian, (la) ; Dormitory Committee. William Henry Clancey, Jr., Worcester. Edward Clark, West Fitchburg. Harry Francis Clarke, Millville. Banjo Club; Newman Club. Richard Russell Clarke, Brimfield. Robert Norman Clark, West Hartford, Conn. •fiPA. Edward Gerard Conway, Providence, R. I. SAE. Raymond Bartlett Crawford, Oakham. Harold Brooks Cross, North Grafton. Arthur L. Crosscup, Wilton, N. H. Guy Austin Cummings, Jr., Ware. ATfi. Herbert Mason Curtiss, West Haven, Conn. 2AE. Herbert Warren Daniels, Jr., Woodstock, Vt. George Davagian, Millbury. Thomas Emerson Decker, Worcester. ■fiSK; Basketball; Class Basketball. Ira William Dickey, Caryville. Arthur Herbert Dixon, West Springfield. AXA; Rifle Club. Frank Fairfield Dodge, Norwich, Conn. GTQ; Glee Club. Herman William Domblatt, Worcester. Umbert Francis Corsini, Worcester. XAE. Lloyd Eager Crane, Worcester. GTD; Band. Cornelius Joseph Doyle, Worcester. Donald Mexworth Drake, Uxbridge. Tech Carnival. William Francis Drake, Framingham. Football; Track; Masque; Newman Qub. James Roy Driscoll, Holyoke. 2AE; Football; Basketball “bWb”; Newman Club; Class Treasurer (la, b). Robert Frederick Dunton, Sheffield, Vt. John Joseph Dwyer, Worcester. Frank Leighton Eaton, Jr., Worcester. Albert Hackett Ensor, Brockton. ex. George Gustaf Erikson, Worcester. Page one hundred forty-seven Kenneth Marshall Farnsworth, Worcester. ex. Robert E. Ferguson, Worcester. 2AE; Class Track. Daniel Smith Fiske, Jr., Grafton. Stanley Milton Fiske, Northboro. Joseph Howe Fogg, Northampton. •hFA; Tech Neivs Reporter; Dormitory Committee; Auditor (la). Ernest Webster Eoster, West Boxford. David Charles Eram, Worcester. Alden Holt Euller, Hampton, Conn. AX A; Glee Club. Robert William Fulton, Manchester, N. H. Louis Julius Furman, Worcester. Class Football; Rope-Pull; Tech Carni¬ val; Knights of the Road. Irving James Gartrell, Turners Falls. ATfl; Varsity Basketball “bWb”; Rope- Pull; Class Basketball; Dorm Committee. Arthur Ellingwood Getz, Providence, R. I. Boyntonians; Glee Club; Band. Kenneth Edwards Gleason, Springfield. ■hXK; Glee Club; Boyntonians; Dormi¬ tory Committee. Albert Bamford Glenn, Hopedale. Arthur Edward Glow, East Pepperell. Band; Aero Club. Robert Thomas Goffin, Woods Hole. Boyntonians. Stanley Gorka, New Bedford. Tech News Reporter; Debating Club; Cosmopolitan Club. Simon Greenberg, Worcester. Charles Erederick Griffin, Eitchburg. Debating Club; Class Rifle Team. Paul Garrison Guernsey, Glenbrook, Conn. Tech News (lb). Gilbert Urban Gustafson, W. Hartford, Conn. d’XK; Tech Carnival; Class Secretary (lb). Joseph Stanley Gula, Taunton. Harold Axel Hammer, Wethersfield, Conn. 1 XK; Varsity Soccer “aWc”; Basketball “bWb”; Class Soccer; Class Secretary (la) ; Class President (lb) ; Tech Coun¬ cil (lb). John Schofield Hancock, Lawrence. d XK; Class Track. George Wolcott Harding, Woodstock, Vt. Sherman Edward Hardy, Worcester. AXA. Linval Dallas Harvey, Swansea. Donald Wade Haskins, Chicopee. AXA; Class Football. Stephen Stockbridge Haynes, Southbridge. Band; Aero Club. John Alvar Henrickson, Holden. Tech Carnival. Louis Devoud Hillman, Worcester. Mendel Holoff, Worcester. 2D ' F; Aero Club. Emerson Palmer Holter, Worcester. 6TD; Masque (lb) ; Tech Carnival; Radio Club; Class Track. i D Page one hundred forty-eight Robert Davis Hunter, South Sudbudy. AX A. Philip Cornelius Hurley, Gardner. Varsity Soccer; Class Soccer. David Clinton Hyde, Milford, Conn. brA; Boyntonians. Thomas A. Hyde, Jr., Woodmont, Conn. 4 rA; Rope-Pull, Captain (la); Class Football. Leighton Jackson, Worcester. l rA; Glee Club Quartet; Tecb Council (la); Class President (la). Harry Thomas Jensen, Milford, Conn. 2AE; Newman Club; Class Track; Basketball, Second Team; Rope-Pull. Carl Ludwig Johnson, Millbury. GTD. Carroll McKenzie Johnson, Antrim, N. H. •bX; Glee Club. Edwin Ludwig Johnson, W. Hartford, Conn. ‘bXK. Russell Wilbur Johnson, Worcester. Asher Langdon Joslin, Webster. Band. Aram Kalenian, Westboro. John Thomas Kane, Indian Orchard. ‘bl’A; Varsity Football “W”; Newman Club; Class Vice-President (la). Anthony Kapinos, Chicopee Falls. Band. Donald Allen Kayer, Worcester. XAE; Tech Carnival. Frank Herbert Kean, Jr., Woburn. 1 ' XK; Tech Carnival; Rifle Club. John Carol Keefe, Jr., Northampton. ex. Raymond Thomas Kelley, West Medway. James Francis Kennedy, Woonsocket, R. 1. Ligor Pandi Kerxhalli, Pograda, Albania. Track. Arthur Rodney Klebart, Webster. i 2K; Fencing Club. Leo Alfred Lajoie, Worcester. Albert Laliberte, East Brookfield. Harold Arthur Lamlein, Clinton. Frank Alfred Larson, Boston. AXA. Harvey Francis Lorenzen, Manchester, N. H. $rA. George Wentworth Lyman, Worcester. AXA; Second Team Basketball; Class Track. Albert Joseph Magee, Auburn. Newman Club. John Edward Magee, Auburn. Newman Club. 1929 FIGHT Page one hundred forty-nine John S. Maloney, Worcester. Raymond Thomas Malley, Terryville, Conn. Wright Hopkins Manvel, Pittsfield. i rA; Varsity Rifle Team; Glee Club; Debating Club; Class Auditor (la) ; Class Vice-President (lb). Richard May, Needham. ATfi. Charles Estes McMullin, Leicester. Weldon Murray McFarlane, St. John, N. B. Aero Club, Rope-Pull. Thomas Francis McLoughlin, Meriden, Conn. Tech Carnival; Camera Club. Fred William Menold, Jr., Milford, Conn. -hCA. Richard Todd Merrell, Agawam. ■hSK; Basketball, Second Team. Albert Friedrich Miller, East Hartford, Conn John Joseph Molloy, Jr., Hartford, Conn. ATD; Baseball. Francis Cochran Moore, Amherst. Rope-Pull. Robert Gale Munson, Wilmington, Del. 2AE; Class Soccer. Bradford Newell, Holden. ex. Fred Furst Nichols, Woods Hole. George William Nicoletti, Worcester. eTfl; Knights of the Road. Sumner Annis Norton, Terryville, Conn. i 2K. Smith Hempston Oliver, Washington, D. C. Chester Irving Freeman Olson, Worcester. 2AE; Class Soccer. John Jacobs Osborn, Lancaster. Band. Jesse Rideout Osborn, Blackstone. Emil Charles Ostlund, Brockton. ATG; Band; Dormitory Committee; Class Soccer. Erick Eino Palin, Worcester. Alfred Gaunt Parker, Maplewood, N. J. i rA ; Masque; Camera Club; Rifle Club; Knights of the Road. William Taylor Payne, Woodstock, Vt. AXA; Glee Club. Harold Edward Perkins, Jr., Bridgewater Corners, Vt. AXA. Walter Harvey Perreault, Worcester. 2AE. Robert Clifford Peterson, Worcester. ATD. Arvo Elmer Pihl, Worcester. ’ ATD; Football; Basketball “bWb.” Richard F. Porter, Westfield. ATD. Frederick Milton Potter, Seymour, Conn. ©TD. Arnold V. Poulsen, West Hartford, Conn. 0TD; Tech News; Tech Carnival; Class Soccer. John Carter Powers, Bolton. Milton Edwin Prescott, Worcester. AXA. James Brent Rafter, Worcester. ■ ■v-S -A - li ,V-, - - - Tdc v ' .T‘l.Jl-i g gag« aE c c5g r igfr]y;r 3si ' esley Bradford Reed, Everett. eX; Glee Club; Rifle Club; Dormitory Committee. Howard C. Reinhard, Glenbrook, Conn. SAE. John William Rigney, Meriden, Conn. Camera Club; Newman Club. Walter George Ritcey, West Newton. 4 XK; Rifle Team. Franklin Ballou Roberts, Chicopee. AXA. Harold William Ross, Spencer. Warren Clough Saltmarsh, Suncook, N. H. ATfi. Palmerino Anthony Scalzi, Hopedale. Newman Club. John George Schatz, Greenfield. Rope-Pull; Fencing Club. Edward Parker Schirmer, Newton Centre. $rA; Radio Club; Camera Club; Rope- Pull. Milton Maxwell Schultz, Worcester. Football; Boyntonians; Band; Class Football. John Carl Ludwig Shabeck, Jr., Edgewood, R. I. ATD. Gordon Adams Shaw, Milford. Carl George Silverberg, East Brookfield. George Hartwell Skelton, Bedford. William Addington Slagle, Jr., Stamford, Conn. AXA; Glee Club. Arthur Edward Smith, Worcester . exfi. Charles Leroy Smith, Meriden, Conn. AXA. John Smith, Worcester. ATfi; Basketball “W”; Class Basketball. Chester Spielvogel, Clinton. John Campbell Spence, Springfield. hrA; Class Football; Rope-Pull. Maurice Bernard Steinberg, Framingham. Clarence Redding Streeter, Jr., Worcester. Sumner B. Sweetser, Worcester. 6X; Tech News Reporter. Paul William Tappan, Danbury, Conn. Eugene John Teir, Gardner. ex. Richard Leland Terry, Milford, Conn. John Richard Tinker, Nashua, N. H. ATD; Swimming “sWt” (1, 2). Philip Tripoli, Middletown, Conn. Herman William Trulson, Worcester. ex. Walter Warren Tuthill, Orient, N. Y. eXD; Camera Club. Ernest 0. Ungerer, Uncasville, Conn. 4 SK. Jeremiah Hamilton Vail, Orient, N. Y. eXD; Glee Club; Rifle Club; Rope-Pull. Joseph Simon Virostek, East Douglas. Ralph Johnson Voigt, Easthampton. f2K; Class Soccer; Rope-Pull. Page one hundred fifty-one Arthur Marian Wheeler, Lounsberry, N. Y. ex. George Edward Wheeler, Framingham. AXA. Robert Higgins Wheeler, Worcester. $rA; Fencing Club. Albert Stephen White, Jr., Worcester. Gordon Russell Whittum, Worcester. 2AE. Merton Stanley Williams, Terryville, Conn. 0TO; Debating Club. Russell M. Williams, Andover. exfi. Charles Wolk, Worcester. Alton Bertram Wyman, Haverhill. $SK. Arthur Stephen Yelle, Springfield. 2AE; Glee Club; Goat’s Head Commit¬ tee; Class Track; Class Soccer. Stanley John Zielinski, Worcester. Page one hundred fifty-two ATHLETICS ATHLETIC COUNCIL 1929-1930 STUDENT MEMBERS Edward C. Milde, ’30, President A. Francis Townsend, ’31, Vice-President William W. Asp, ’32, Secretary Allan G. Hall, ’31, Treasurer E. aldemar Carlson, ’30 FACULTY MEMBERS President Ralph Earle Professor P. R. Carpenter Professor A. J. Knight Professor H. F. Taylor ALUAINT MEMBERS Mr. Alfred E. Rankin Mr. Chester M. Inman yi i. Page one hundred fifty-four FOOTBALL 1929 FOOTBALL SEASON A S USUAL the majority of the football candidates came back to Boynton Hill a week early last September in order to prepare themselves for the coming sea¬ son. These first few days, under the coaching of “Pete” Bigler, assisted by “Don” Bennett and “Andy” Wilkinson, were devoted to limbering up, the real work not beginning until the last of the upperclassmen had arrived. The can¬ didates, numbering nearly eighty men, worked diligently and with eight regulars back on the gridiron, prospects for a successful season were good. A large number of Fresh¬ men made their appearance and some promising material in this delegation was discovered. Tech made its debut in the football world on October 5, meeting Arnold College on the Alumni field. When the game started it looked like a walkaway for Tech, as indeed, many expected it would be. Almost before the visiting team knew what was happening, two points were scored by Tech, when Ualumbo fumbled the snap from center, and a safety resulted when the Tech line came through and stopped him before he could do more than recover the ball. The second and last score of the game came when Putnam pushed the ball across the line for a touchdown after the team had brought it down from the thirty-yard line with some fine plays, made by Sodano and O’Grady, and aided by the linemen who always seemed able to open up the opposition. On October 12, a week after its victory over Arnold, the Tech eleven journeyed to Hartford to meet the Trinity team, and, although the “Sons of Boynton” played a very credit¬ able game, they returned with a 7 to 6 defeat. This was an unsuspected setback and contrary to all predictions. Dur¬ ing the fray “Bill” Asp had to leave the game due to an in¬ jured knee and little did he realize that it was to keep him off the gridiron for the remainder of the season. He was sadly missed during the rest of the schedule for his line plunges were badly needed. The following week the Engineers were the guests of Bos¬ ton University and, as was expected, they received a setback. A heavy backfield aided the Boston team in its 39 to 6 vic¬ tory over Tech’s eleven with its comparatively light back- MANAGER TOMPKINS Page one hundred fifty-six CAPTAIN FINNEY X 1929 VARSITY field. This was evident several times when B. U. ball-carriers broke through the line and could not be stopped by the opposing backfield. The defeated eleven’s score came in the third quarter after Edgeworth and O’Grady had pushed the pigskin down to their opponents’ five-yard line where it stayed only long enough for Edgeworth to receive and plunge through for a touchdown. Two of the six touchdowns for Boston University came via line plays, three as the result of forward passes, and one as the result of an intercepted pass. In this game instead of the usual fifteen minute periods, the play system was used, forty plays constituting a quarter. A large team of Crimson-jerseyed huskies from M. A. C. invaded the Alumni Eield on October 26, and after a two-hour battle won the football game with a score of 19 to 12. In the first and final periods the home team outplayed its visitors, but it was unable to overcome the lead. In this game the weakness of the defensive tactics of W. P. I. against forward passing was outstanding and an effort was made in the practice periods that followed to overcome this weakness. Fate seemed to oppose the Tech team for Putnam was forced to watch this con¬ test from the sidelines because of injuries which kept him off the gridiron for the rest of the season, his services being keenly missed by the Tech eleven. Page one hundred fifty-sei en 4 The football team suffered another defeat the following week at the hands of Norwich, the final count being 20 to 6. All but six of the points were gathered by the visitors as a result of Tech mis-cues or fumbles. This game was very unusual and the fans witnessed playing of all kinds, good, bad, and indifferent. In this game, Kane,, a freshman who had been turning in some excellent work, was Tech’s heavy ground gainer until he was forced from the game in the final period with injuries. The worst defeat of the season was felt at the hands of Rhode Island State College when the two teams waged a one-sided battle on the Alumni Field on November 9. The Blue and White started hostilities immediately in the first quarter, taking the ball over the line for a touchdown after a few plays near the center of the field, and then a steady march down the gridiron. From this point on the Engineers were unable to stop the onslaught of the visitors, but they put up a game battle and at least showed the old fighting spirit. The great advantage which “Little Rhody” had lay in the speed of its backfield, especially Goff, who accounted for four of the six touchdowns. A determined band of twenty-two of Tech’s remaining available football men departed at noon on November 15, for Troy to give R. P. I. a battle the following day. It was their last game and they were set on a win. The old-time battering- ram methods used by the Trojans were successful during the first half, during which they scored a touchdown and a successful extra point. This extra point resulting from the kick came to mean success for them. In the third period, however, the visitors, who felt that they had been held in submission long enough, retaliated with a series of passes and end runs, which finally netted Tech a touch¬ down, but the kick was unfortunately not successful, and although both teams uncorked many passes and plays of all kinds, neither could score and the game ended with W. P. I. 6, and R. P. I. 7. This closed the season and although the Tech team lost the majority of its contests it deserves credit for the spirit and the hard work which it displayed throughout the season. Graduation will cripple the team somewhat as three regulars, Finney, O’Grady, and Carlson, will be lost, but with the remaining veterans as a nucleus, a fighting team should be developed in 1930. Page one hundred fifty-eight BASKETBALL 1929—BASKETBALL SEASON—1930 T CAPTAIN GRAHAM IHE outlook for the season was not particularly bright at the time the candidates were called out. “Bob” Cotton’s loss through graduation was severely felt; the failure of “Bill” Dennison, varsity guard to return to school, and the fact that “Bill” Graham’s knee was still a doubtful quantity, all combined to make the prospects of a successful season anything but bright. However, the Freshman class presented Tech with con¬ siderable help in the form of “Johnny” Smith, who under- studied Captain Graham for a while, and, later in the sea¬ son, performed brilliantly while teamed as a guard with “Bill” Asp who proved as dependable as ever. Gartrell, another Freshman, showed up well in his first year and should prove valuable next season. The season opened on December 20 when we entertained Brown at Alumni Gym and the team went down to defeat by one point, 36-35, in a nip and tuck game that was a thriller throughout. The whole team showed up remarkably well and hopes for a successful season were raised a few points. In the first game after the Christmas recess the team tackled the strong Brook¬ lyn Centre branch of C. C. N. Y., and was defeated, 32-24, by a team that exhibited a bewildering fast passing attack. On the fol¬ lowing Wednesday, the boys traveled to Boston to engage the Boston U. team. The team put up a desperate battle but Berry of the enemy had a field night and scored 23 of Boston’s 34 points and we had to be content with the short end of a 34-31 score. The team finally broke into the win column at the ex¬ pense of Tech’s old rivals, Clark, and did it with a ven¬ geance to the tune of 39-11. Asp, Graham, and Downing, all took prominent parts in adding to the score while “Bill” Asp was outstanding on the defense. The good work was kept up the next week when, led by “Bill” Graham who topped the scorers with 19 points, the quintet sent a highly- touted team from Rhode Island State down to a 39-29 defeat. The usual out-of-town jinx followed the team to Provi¬ dence the next week, and, in a rather poorly played con¬ test, Providence College emerged the victor, 33-18, In- MANAGER WRIGHT Page one hundred sixty « •WO ability to sink easy shots cost the team many points and with a little luck the score might have been far different. Another old jinx was met that Saturday night when M. A. C. sent the team down to a 33-27 defeat. It was a close and highly interesting game, the opponents only pulling away in the closing minutes of the battle. Only the wonderful work of “Bill” Asp as guard prevented the scoring of many more points by the Aggies. Brooklyn Polytech next visited the Tech Gym and were sent home with a 37-30 defeat on their record. Tech ran up a big lead of 29-10 in the first half but Brooklyn came back strong and the Crimson needed every point scored in the first half before the welcome boom of the gun was heard. The small Tufts gym proved too much of a handicap on the 12th of February and the team once again returned from a trip on the short end of the score—this time, 32-14. The Wesleyan game came in the middle of the fraternity rushing season and the members of the team were suffering from general lack of rest as they offered but little resistance to the invaders who won quite handily, 41-18. On the 21st and 22nd Pratt and Norwich provided the entertainment and the team returned to its winning ways sending both of them away on the short end of the score. Pratt was defeated 21-18, while Norwich was taken into camp by a margin of 21 points, 39-18. Clark visited Alumni Gym on the first of March and once again was defeated, this time 25-6. The first half was dull and uninteresting, being marked by ex¬ treme nervousness on the part of both teams. The half ended with Tech leading 8-5. A conference with “Pete’ ’during the half improved the team mightily for they held Clark to one point during the second half while scoring nineteen them¬ selves in chalking up their third straight victory. Trinity College broke the string the next week and hung up their fifteenth straight victory on the home court. The game was close throughout as the score of 28-24 indicates and there was really little to chose between the two teams. The season ended even more sensationally than it had begun. Arnold College provided the opposition and when the first half ended with Tech leading 14-7 it looked like an easy victory. But led by Davin the opponents came back strong and with about five seconds to play were leading by one point. Then “Bill” Asp uncorked a mighty heave from the middle of the floor—there was a hush for a moment and then a mighty roar as it slid through the basket and “Bill” Graham was presented with a victory in his last college basketball game. With the passing of “Bill” Graham Tech loses one of the most brilliant basket¬ ball players ever seen in Worcester. Playing the entire season with his knee in a brace he nevertheless turned in one remarkable game after the other. During most of the season he led the city college players in the scoring race and ended in a tie with Driscoll of Holy Cross who played in four more games than did Bill. Page one hundred sixty-one His shoes will be hard to fill for he has always been deadly on the offense and a bulwark of strength on the defense. Although the loss of Graham will be severely felt next season, with the return of the other members of the team and with the possible addition of another Fresh¬ man star the outlook for a winning team is not so dull as might be thought at first. While Smith has been playing forward, he has had some practice at center and it will take some stiff opposition to oust him from the pivot position next year. “Smitty” displayed a fine brand of ball during the latter end of the season and should develop into a fine player. “Bill” Asp will undoubtedly hold down one of the back corners on next year’s team. Playing guard this year after a season of playing forward, he has shown enough stuff to merit the following statement given by one of the Worcester news¬ papers, “—and shows promise of developing into one of the finest backs that has ever played in Worcester.” Unless one of them drops out next year, there is going to be a merry fight be¬ tween Walker and Gartrell for the other back court position. Both played good games this year but Walker’s eye for the basket has given him the edge and he played in most of the last games of this season. Filling the forward berths isn’t going to be too easy for “Pete” but not because of the lack of material. With Cullen, Downing, Purrington, and Decker back. 1930 BASKETBALL TEAM Page one hundred sixty-two y ' • ' - ■ ; , _ ,.. ; . ' .--f •?—. r ' ■XS2S, xi;uu, there will be plenty of competition. The first three have all had two years of training on Tech teams and ought to come through in great style next year. While Decker has played but little this year, he has shown up well in the few games in which he has participated. Undoubtedly, the new freshman class will bring forth at least one and probably two good players, thus assuring “Pete” of a larger basketball squad than he has carried for some years. The schedule for next winter is the best one that Tech has had in some time, with several new opponents on the card, Middlebury, Amherst, and New Hamp¬ shire State having been added. After a lapse of two years, Springfield is to be met in a home game. The schedule follows: Dec. 20, 1930 Middlebury at Tech. Jan. 8, 1931 Brown at Brown. Jan. 10, 1931 Clark at Tech. Jan. 13, 1931 New Hampshire at New Hampshire. Jan. 17, 1931 Trinity at Tech. Jan. 20, 1931 Rhode Island at Rhode Island. Jan. 24, 1931 Springfield at Tech. Feb. 7, 1931 Amherst at Tech. Feb. 11, 1931 Wesleyan at Wesleyan. Feb. 14, 1931 Tufts at Tech. Feb. 18, 1931 M. A. C. at Amherst. Feb. 20, 1931 Boston University at Tech. Feb. 23, 1931 Providence College at Tech. Feb. 28, 1931 Clark at Commerce. Mar. 7, 1931 Northeastern at Tech. SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL Two wins out of nine games is not a very impressive record, but considering the handicaps under which the second team is organized and drilled, the results are not surprising. Since the second team squad is used largely for the developing of potential candidates for the first team, the large number of substitutions that are made in their contests is bound to result in more defeats than might be the case if the winning of games was its sole object. The season was opened by Commerce High of Worcester at the Alumni Gym, the Seconds losing by a score of 21-19. It was an exciting game throughout with the outcome in doubt right up to the final whistle. The Seconds’ passing and floorwork showed much promise and, while the loss of the game was regretted. Coach Maxfield had reason to be satisfied with the showing made by his pro¬ teges. Page one hundred sixty-three 1930 SECONDS While the Tech first team was playing Clark at Commerce the seconds engaged the All Saints five of this city and again lost by a small score. The first win of the season came the following week when Classical High of Worcester was de¬ feated 21-16. Later in the season, however, Classical avenged this defeat by win¬ ning from the Seconds by a score of 23-12 in a game that was arranged to take the place of the Interscholastic Tournament Finals. Among the outstanding players on the team were Captain “Eddie” Bayon, and “Tack” Hammer. “Eddie” could always be counted on for a hard fast game. Hammer was the high scorer of the season and shows promise of making the first team if he continues to play next year as he has during this season. Page one hundred sixty-four BASEBALL 1929 BASEBALL SEASON Y HILE Tech’s 1929 Baseball team came out on the short side of the score in point of games won since they dropped five out of nine, the fact that two of the wins were scored against Clark sufficed to even it up and made the season more of a success than it might otherwise have been. The first game was scheduled with M. A. C. and was rained out. The second tilt was terminated in the sixth inning when rain again interfered. Norwich was on the top end of a 4-3 score when the umpire called a halt. Tech won its first game at Hartford with Trinity, April 27, by a 2-1 score. “Robbie” Robinson pitched a fine game, allowing but four hits and two walks. The following week Northeastern was beaten by a 3-1 score. Putnam starred in this game, accepting nine chances in the field, made an unassisted double play and connected for a hit. On May 4, the team journeyed to Kingston and was de¬ feated 1-0 by Rhode Island State. This was a heart-break¬ ing loss for “Robbie” who pitched a one-hit game, with the winning run being scored on an error. Three days later Tech lost a hard-fought game to Boston University by a score of 7-4 at Alumni field. “Bill” Asp got two of Tech’s four hits, one of them being a home run. On Saturday, April 11, the team pounded out an un¬ expected victory over Clark to the tune of 10-4. Robinson pitched a wonderful game. For eight innings he pitched tight ball allowing but three hits, one of which was of the variety known as “scratchy,” and fanning twelve men. Tech scored three runs in the second inning. After that the game was staid enough until the ninth inning when Tech let loose. “Bill” Asp started the trouble when he opened with a triple. Robinson, Morgan and Hansen singled. Putnam and Tawter got successive three-base hits. “Dan” Leamy singled and then “Bill” Asp got another triple. When the third man had been put out, eleven men had come to bat making eight hits and seven runs. “Robbie” eased up in the second half and let Clark have four runs which, while they put the Clark supporters in a frenzy, fell short of duplicating the first half of the inning. This victory MANAGER BARNES Page one hundred sixty-six 1 ; CAPTAIN TAWTER 1930 TEAM was doubly sweet since the Clark nine had an imposing record of wins and was favored by the Worcester papers to win. In the next game, Tech suffered defeat at the hands of the New Hampshire Uni¬ versity nine. The score was 13-2 with N. H. obtaining thirteen hits and Tech three. Neither “Robbie” nor “Bill” Graham could hold the “Wildcats.” Tech’s two runs came in the fourth inning with the aid of two hits, three errors and a sacrifice. On May 25 Tech again upset the dope by turning back Clark 6-3. Captain “Dan” Leamy won the game and series with a triple in the sixth that put across two runs and put the game on ice. In the fourth form Clark scored two runs, and squeezed in another in the fifth. Tech got one run in the fourth and then started out in the sixth inning to make up for lost time. “Ted” Coe made first by being hit. Two outs folowed and then “Robbie” started a rally that won his game for him by singing sharply to left. Hansen made first on a weak roller, and “Bill” Asp singled, driving in the two tying runs. Then Leamy completed the stanza by tripling and later stealing home, thus accounting for Tech’s re¬ maining three runs. Tech scored nine hits to Clark’s five. The final game of the season was lost to M. A. C. to the tune of 5-6. Page one hundred sixty-seven Robinson was the outstanding player of the team, pitching all of the winning games and most of the rest. Very few hits were gotten from him, while on the offensive he was one of the best hitters of the team, frequently hitting for extra bases. “Bill” Asp ended up with the reputation of being a heavy hitter, getting several home runs and a number of triples. Prospects of a good season in 1930 are exceedingly bright if “Pete” Bigler can unearth at least one good hurler. Graham, Anderson and Purrington remain from last year’s squad and should turn in some good pitching. However, with four games scheduled for one week they are going to have their hands full. Captain Tawter is assured of his place at third, Coe, O’Grady, Putnam, Asp, and Lanciault also remain from last year’s squad. They should form a nucleus upon which to build a team which will better last year’s record. The 1930 schedule: Tech 0pp. April 22 Norwich at Worcester 8 7 April 23 B. U. at Worcester 2 6 April 26 N. H. State at Worcester 8 4 April 30 Trinity at Worcester 8 ;7 May 3 Northeastern at Boston 5 4 May 7 Rhode Island at Worcester 4 6 May 10 Clark at Clark 12 0 May 17 M. A. C. at Amherst May 22 Arnold at Worcester May 24 Clark at Alumni Field come won five and lost two. “Bill” Graham has pitched several beauti¬ ful games. In the Clark game he allowed but one scratch hit and struck out twelve. “Lefty” Anderson pitched and won the Norwich and Northeastern games. Of the freshmen players on the squad “Jack” Kane has been the most outstanding one. In the B. U. game he ac¬ counted for two doubles and two singles in four times up. Throughout all the games the team has shown plenty of smart baseball and should go through the rest of the season undefeated. On several occasions they have worked the double squeeze to perfection. With all the players coming through with hits in the pinches it appears that Tech has its best baseball team in many years. Just as was anticipated the baseball team has through and, as the “Peddler” goes to press it has COACH BIGLER Page one hundred sixty-eight —m- III ‘A nH l_ . V t J . .A- TRACK 1929—TRACK SEASON—1930 HE Spring Track season of 1929 resulted in two wins for Tech in dual meets and a third place in the Eastern Intercollegiates. Tech showed up much stronger in these meets than she has for some time as is shown hy her overwhelming victories over Tufts and Mass. Aggies., and her strong hid for first place in the Eastern Inter¬ collegiates. The team was fortunate in having “Ed” Milde hack after a long layoff due to a strained ligament. Milde took first place in both dashes in the dual meets hut strained his leg again so that he was unahle to compete in the Easterns the following week. This weakened Tech con¬ siderably and his loss was keenly felt. “Walt” French lived up to his reputation by proving a constant winner in both hurdle events in the dual meets and by capturing them again in the Easterns. The first meet was with Tufts and resulted in a decisive victory for Tech, 86 to 49. Tech won ten first places and placed three men in the 100 yard dash, Milde, South, and Stoughton, in that order. Worcester won all running events but the two mile while Tufts did better in some of the field events. Wayne Berry showed his endurance in the two mile when he came from behind after trailing three laps to win by a wide margin. “Ben” Rice led all in the quarter and won by a fraction over “Ken” Perry, his teammate. “Ed” Delano produced a burst of speed at the finish of the half mile to conclude Tech’s running victories. John Prohovich was forced to take sec¬ onds in both the discus and the shot put but “Mike” Sodano won the javelin throw while “Husky” Davidson scored a second in the hammer throw. The meet the next week was with M. A. C. and again Tech won by a wide margin, scoring 89 to 46. By winning eleven events and scoring seconds in the remaining four. Tech easily showed her superiority. Milde and French scored wins in their events as in the meet the week before. Captain Stoughton, who won the broad jump with a leap of twenty- one feet, took second to French in the low hurdles and trailed Milde and South in the 100, scored nine points all together. “Ken” Perry won the quarter in a close race with Hammond of M. A. C. as Rice trailed close. Wayne MANAGER PARKER Page one hundred seventy DAVE KILEY WALT FRENCH EDDIE MILDE Berry again won the mile in fast time but Snell of the Aggies took the half from Mace in a close finish. Tech took all points in the pole vault as well as most of the other field events. The Eastern Intercollegiates were held on Alumni Field the following Saturday. Nine colleges besides Tech were represented, the final score showing North¬ eastern first and Tech third. The loss of Milde was felt but Tech did well in the running events in spite of this handicap but was weak in the field events. On the whole the season was one of the most successful Tech has had for several years. This Spring, the team has dual meets arranged with Tufts, M. A. C., and B. U., and should have no difficulty in defeating them. If “Ed” Milde is back in his old form, we should gain at least third and possibly second in the Eastern Inter¬ collegiates and should take a number of points in the New Englands. Page one hundred seventy-one 1929 CROSS-COUNTRY SEASON HE cross country season in the fall of 1929 was the most successful that Tech has had in this sport for some time and resulted in five victories and one defeat. This defeat was at the hands of the strong Northeastern team which won by a narrow margin. The victories were over a formidable group of colleges including Amherst, M. A. C., Brown, R. 1. State, and R. P. 1. In the last meet against Rensselaer, W. P. I, journeyed to Troy to defeat Tech’s traditional rivals decisively. The team was a well balanced one, but the one outstanding man was tihe diminutive Phil Pierce, captain. He finished first in every meet but the North¬ eastern, and in one race came within an ace of breaking the course record. At Troy in the R. P, I. meet he turned in tihe fastest time for the season for the Rensselaer course. “Bill” Burr finished second to Pierce in most of the races and was always in front of the pack. Mace and Hall were also among the leaders, although not as often as Pierce and Burr. Buell, Bell and George Pierce completed the remainder of the team and were continually working to strengthen it. Prospects, are bright for a strong team next year as none of the men will have graduated, except George Pierce. Page one hundred seventy-two 1929—INDOOR TRACK SEASON—1930 relay team opened its indoor season in the big Brown gymnasium, and did its best to upset the home team. However, the Bruins would not let that be, but were forced to the utmost to defeat Tech by about a yard, every man being about evenly matched. After putting in a hard session of practice after the mid-year vacation, the team journeyed to the B. A. A. meet in Boston on February 15th, and there met M. A. C., and Rhode Island State in a triangular contest. Woodward, the lead-off man, gained several yards before passing to Hathaway. Here the lead came in handy, for Whitten of the Aggies passed on the wrong side of “Line”, thus holding him back. However, “Otie” Mace not only gained the lost ground, but gave the stick to Ralph Duchacek ten yards ahead of the opponents. In defeating the two state college teams,, the time was 3:40:0 1-5. The next week Tech again took its old rivals. Mass. Aggies, into camp in the fast time of 3:38:00, when Woodward took the lead at the first and his mates, Nyquist, Mace, and Duchacek each gained their share. Northeastern runners defeated the Crimson and Grey men by a large margin when Sullivan, Tech’s second runner, was severely handicapped by an injury. Mace was also laid up with a severe ankle injury at the time, but Woodward, Hathaway, and Duchacek did their best for Tech. On March first the whole indoor team journeyed to Amherst to vie with the Lord Jeffs. To comply with the Amherst three-year ruling, all Freshmen were left behind, and their loss was keenly felt, as the team returned on the short end of a 71-24 score. “Walt” French started the meet auspiciously for Tech by taking the hurdles from two of Amherst’s stars, and Mace won the mile from Jardine in the time of 4 min. 49.2 secs. The field events were mostly all Am¬ herst’s, the shot-put being fought out between three Lord Jeffs. Aplington threw the lead 39 ft. 7 in. for a new record. Four other records were broken in track events. Felt nosed out South of W. P. 1. in the forty-yard dash in 4.5 secs., Duchacek forced Keith to a new mark of 54.8 secs., in order to win the quarter; Neale and Felt outran “Charlie” Wood¬ ward in the 220 to take it in 24.6 secs.; and Grant and Felt de¬ feated “Walt” French in the 40- yard low hurdles setting a mark of five seconds flat. The Am- Page one hundred seventy-three l l 1930 RELAY TEAM herst quarter-milers Robinson, Jardine, Steward, and Keith finished the afternoon by gradually pulling away from the Tech relay men. Woodward, Nyquist, Hatha¬ way, and Duchacek, to clinch the event by a small margin. In the three outdoor dual track meets held this Spring, the Tech track men have come through in great style. Tufts lost to Tech, 80-55, with Worcester gaining nine of fifteen firsts. M. A. C. was defeated by a score of 93-42. Out of fifteen places Tech took ten first and twelve seconds. Milde, French, and Lyman were the high scorers. In the third meet, B. U. was defeated by the close score of 73-62. Milde sur¬ prised the Boston University supporters when he defeated their star, Bicknell, in both dashs. Bicknell had cleaned up in the dashes against Harvard, M. I. T., and Tufts, and was expected to finish the season undefeated. “Walt” French also accounted for two first places. Schuka took first in the pole vault, Mace won the mile. Pierce took the two mile run, while Carlson won the high jump to account for Tech’s eighth first place. MINOR SPORTS a n ' =■ v- Tri“ 1929 SOCCER SEASON V HEN Coach Higginbottom called out the soccer squad in September, the outlook for the season was bright. Five veterans reported, including Captain Rice, Tulka, Whittaker, Ericson, and Larson. Ericson and Larson were forwards on Tech’s New England Championship team of three years ago. However, the team could not seem to get organized until after the first two games had been played. The first game against Harvard took place at Cambridge. Coach Higginbottom’s proteges lost a tough, hard-fought game by the score of three to nothing. Tech lost her first home game on the next Saturday to a highly-rated Amherst team by a score of three to one. The coach then shifted some of his men around won the next two games with Wesleyan and M. 1. T. by the same scores, two to nothing. Then, as usual, ineligi¬ bility took its toll of the team. Lacking the support of three good men the Soccerites went into a slump, and, although they gave all they had, lost to Brown at Providence. Things looked pretty black then, with the Clark game only a week off. However, after a week of stiff practice sessions, the hooters pulled a surprise on everyone except themselves by holding a tough, hard-fighting team from Clark to a one to one tie on Clark’s home field. The season came to a close the next week when Tech went down in defeat before Northeastern, at Alumni Field, losing by a two to nothing score. While Harvard won the opening game by a 3-0 score, the margin of victory might have been much greater had it not been for the fine defensive playing of the backs and the particularly fine guarding of Whitaker, the Engineer’s goalie. In the second game, against Amherst, Larson proved to be the star of the game and accounted for Tech’s only goal. During the first half the ball was continually in the Lord Jeff territory with Larson and Ericson forming the main driving power, but the team did not produce the necessary punch to score. In the first half of the Wesleyan game, the Worcester forwards seemed to be totally outclassed by the heavier MANAGER HART , and the team really got started. They CAPTAIN RICE Page one hundred seventy-six Wesleyan squad and only the line work of the Tech goalie pre¬ vented them from scoring several times. The second half was en¬ tirely different with Tech display¬ ing a far cleverer game of pass¬ ing and headwork than their op¬ ponents which gave them two goals and their first win of the season. Hammer and Larson made the scores. Continuing their fine brand of soccer, Tech kept the M. I. T. hooters on the defensive through- The W. P. I. goal COACH HIGGINBOTTOM out the game. was not even threatened until the second half when the Hub boys managed to put up a better battle. Larson added another point to his growing collection while Ericson made the second point. Brown administered a crushing 7-1 defeat on the Worcester team, the follow- week. Hammer scored our only goal after an encouraging but short-lived m rally. In the Clark contest. Nelson dribbled a quarter of the field alone to cage a beautiful kick that tied the score at one all. Page one hundred seventy-seven 1929 TENNIS SEASON CAPTAIN CORSINI JgEFORE the start of the season it was thought that the loss of Harold Kranz would sadly handicap the tennis team. However, with the three Sophomores, Corsini, Col¬ lins, and Alber, performing brilliantly throughout the sea¬ son, with Captain “Bob” Cotton turning in a good record for his last year, and with the two Freshmen, Werth and Wilson, showing up quite well in the few matches in which they participated, a very creditable showing was made by the team. Unfortunately, the netmen were forced to engage in their first match after only one outdoor practice session. Even more unfortunately, Clark was the opponent and the result was a very unsatisfactory 3-3 tie. Efforts were made to obtain another match with Clark but Tech had to be content with the tie. The following week Brown proved a bit too formidable on their own courts and the team went down to a 6-3 de¬ feat, but only after a desperate struggle. Werth turned in a victory to celebrate his first collegiate match. “Ev” Collins lost in straight sets to Weisenberg for what turned out to be his only defeat of the season. Corsini and Collins won their doubles and Alber his singles for the only other Tech victories of the day. The team broke into the win column the following week at the expense of Trinity whom they defeated on the Tech courts, 4-2. The match with Holy Cross was twice post¬ poned because of rain and finally had to be cancelled. The next match resulted in an overwhelming victory for Tech when Boston University was defeated on the home courts, 9-0. Every member of the team played exception¬ ally well and the opponents were able to win only two sets during the entire match. Perfect weather was enjoyed for a change on the Vermont trip and both Middlebury and the University of Vermont were defeated. The feature of the Middlebury match was the struggle between Woodbury and “Russ” Corsini in which the former gained for Middlebury its only point by defeating “Russ,” 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. Vermont was also defeated by the very comfortable margin of 5-1. The last match of the season resulted in a heartbreaking mGR PERREAULT Page one hundred seventy-eight .A ' -V ' ’ [ y defeat at the hands of Springfield College on their own courts. The score was 2-4. Collins and Corsini at one time needed only one point to win their doubles —Alber and Cotton were in the same position, but Fortune smiled neither time. “Mai” Alber lost his only match of the season to Smith after winning the first set quite easily. This was Alber’s first defeat in eleven matches and his second in two years. Considering the fact that Corsini, Alber and Collins are all Juniors, the tennis team should enjoy a most successful season this coming year. Page one hundred seventy-nine 1929 GOLF SEASON a record of three wins, three losses and one tie, the Tech Golf team finished the 1929 season. Consid¬ ering that the team opposed some of the best golfing quar¬ tets in New England, the W. P. I. golfers did very well. The first match of the season was lost to Boston Uni¬ versity on April 26 at the Woodland Golf Club course. The score was 5-1 and proved to be the worst-beating met with during the season. Irwin Peterson, a Freshman, was the only man to win his match, although both “Russ” Gill and “Len” Dunn had very exciting matches that were decided on the eighteenth hole. In the doubles, Peterson and Dunn lost their match on the nineteenth green. Since the actual playing was much closer than the score indicated and the B. U. golfers were highly rated, the defeat was not as keen¬ ly felt as it might have been. In a competition for number four man held at the Wor¬ cester Country Club, “Stan” Heald eliminated “Len” Dunn. On April 30, the new team, consisting of Captain Boyle, Gill, Peterson, and Heald, played M. I. T. with a 3-3 tie as the result. The team won its first match on May 7 from Amherst, 4-2. All matches were very close. Peterson played a sensational game; he was three down with four holes to play and squared accounts on the eighteenth green and won the nine¬ teenth with a par 4 to take the match. This win was followed by a second one, the Wesleyan quartet being defeated by a score of 4-2. The following two matches were lost to Bowdoin and Holy Cross. In the Bowdoin match Backstrom replaced Heald. It was Backstrom’s first match and he played a beautiful game, winning one of the two Tech matches. Gill taking the other one. The Holy Cross score was 4-2 with every match being a bitterly con¬ tested one. Boyle and Gill won their singles; Boyle winning his first nine holes with some magnificent golf. The final match of the season resulted in a 4-2 win for Tech. This was played at the Worcester Country Club on a cold, blustery day with Tufts as the loser. The prospects for a bright season this spring are good since there are six letter men on the squad remaining from last year. With several promising Freshman candidates out for practice, there will undoubtedly be keen competition for po¬ sitions 3 and 4. “Russ” Gill as captain, and “Mike” Boyle apparently have the first two positions sewed up. Page one hundred eighty • .i-- 1930 Schedule April 21 25 May 6 7 9 12 15 22 Syracuse at Worcester Boston University at Worcester M. I. T. at Worcester Holy Cross at Worcester Wesleyan at Middleboro Tufts at Worcester Bowdoin at Worcester Amherst at Amherst With part of the 1930 schedule already played, this season’s team seems to he shaping up fairly well. The strong Syracuse team was tied with a 3-3 score at the new Wachusett Country Cluh, and the W. P. 1. men decisively trounced the B. U., 6-0. The engineers from Cambridge overcame the Crimson and Grey, as did the Purple team from across the city. Page one hundred eighty-one 1929-SWIMMING SEASON—1930 HIS past winter saw Tech’s swimming team once again take a position among the leaders of the eastern colleges. But for an unfortunate break in mid-season which robbed the team of a sure point getter in Captain “Joe” Rogers, star dash man, it might well have ranked at the top. Five wins, three losses and second place in the New England Intercollegiate meet is a very creditable record for any college team. The first meet was with Union College at the Fuller Pool. It resulted in a 50-12 win for Tech, the team winning every event except the relay which was lost by a narrow margin. The following week Williams College was entertained in the home pool and again Tech was an easy winner, 54- 23. In this meet Carl Larson set a new New England rec¬ ord in the individual medley, being clocked in 4 minutes, 19 2-5 seconds. CAPTAIN ROGERS Rensselaer was Tech’s next victim, being taken into camp in the R. P. I. Pool by the score of 40-37. The meet was much closer than was expected but the team was handicapped by having to swim almost immediately after arriving in Troy. At Amherst the team swam without the services of Rogers and went down to defeat by the narrow margin of three points, 39-36. The team led all the way only to lose the last event, the relay, thus giving Amherst the meet. “Johnny” Osipowich broke the Amherst Pool record in the 440-yard swim. Brown also defeated the crippled Tech team, giving it its only real defeat of the year in the Brown Pool by the score of 45-31. Sittler of Brown lowered Carl Larson’s medley record by three seconds in this meet. The Connecticut Aggies were given a 65-12 splashing in the Euller Pool on March 1. The team eneountered little opposition and swept the first places. “Bob” Driscoll low¬ ered the pool reeord for the 150-yard backstroke when he swam it in 1 minute, 51 seconds. Bowdoin College was defeated at Brunswick by a score of 52-25. The Tech team set three pool records—one by Jones in the medley, one by Osipowich in the 100-yard, and the last by the relay team. Page one hundred eighty-two . .r MGR. NEWBOLD The season ended the following week with the Inter- collegiates at Brunswick, Maine. The Tech team placed men in the finals of almost every event, and captured three first places, one less than the Brown team which won the meet. “Johnny” Osipowich set a New Eng¬ land record in the 440-yard free style, clipping 4 3-5 from the old record. While the showing of the team was highly satisfactory, if it had been able to put its full strength in the meet it might well have been first. The season as a whole was highly successful and next year’s team will do well to equal its record. “Joe” Tawter and Carl Larson, two former captains, will be lost by graduation and their places will be hard to fill. “Joe” Tawter has ably represented the team in the diving events and not once during the season was he defeated in a dual meet. But with Osipowich, Tinker, Holcombe, Emerson, Dris¬ coll and others returning next year the team should once more give a satisfactory account of itself. Page one hundred eighty-three 1929—RIFLE CLUB—1930 CAPTAIN DEMONT JHE rifle team this year held sixteen intereollegiate matches with teams from Maine to California. Seven of the matches were in the eastern league of the National Rifle Association. Of the sixteen matches all but six were with military units. The non-military teams were easy vic¬ tories with the exception of one. In the other matches the rifle team did not fare so well, losing many of them. Each year it becomes more difficult to find non-military teams that desire to compete with the Tech team because of the small chance of winning. In the New England League of the National Rifle Association the Tech Rifle team placed fifth, losing four of the seven matches. The matches were in one, two, three, or four positions: prone, kneeling and standing. Captain A. M. Demont led the team at a pace that few could follow. H. 0. Allen was the manager of the team and D. K. Bragg took care of the financial end. The first victim was Trinity College. The rifle team easily won the match with a score of 1205-1029. Other matches followed at the rate of one and sometimes two a week. Two shoulder-to-shoulder matches were held during the year. The first was with the Worcester Pistol and Rifle Club and the Tech team was defeated by the veteran riflemen. In order to even things up the Tech team challenged the Service Company team, champions of the 181st Regiment. It was accepted and the Engineer riflemen proceeded to take the soldiers into camp, winning the match by a good score. The interclass rifle match sponsored by the Rifle Club resulted in a victory for the Senior team. It was made a three position match for the first time. A system of records was instituted the first of the year. The records have been broken and rebroken and now it takes an excellent bit of shooting to approach them. Three records are held by S. Q. Chin, ’31, two by D. K. Bragg, ’30, and one by W. Manvel, ’33. A high scorer’s cup is given each year to the one getting the highest total number of points for the season. This year H. 0. Allen had the highest total of 3199 points, fol- MANAGER ALLEN Page one hundred eighty-four 11 lowed by A. M. Demont with a total of 3136 and D. K. Bragg with a total of 3029 points. In order to provide interest for the team, two new trophies have been awarded. The Bearcat trophy was awarded each week to the member getting the highest score per shot in the standing position, misses not counting. The trophy was won by E. V. Haskell, ’31, having won it the greatest number of times. The Pecan trophy was awarded each week to the one obtaining the lowest score in the stand¬ ing position. C. S. Greco, ’30, received the trophy having won it the greatest number of times. As only three veterans will be lost through graduation and there is some prom¬ ising material in the Freshman class. Captain Demont will have the nucleus of a strong team for the coming year. Page one hundred eighty-jive WORCESTER TECH RECORDS Worcester Tech track records - 100-yard Dash—Milde, ’30, 10 sec. 220-yard Dash— Milde, ’30, 22 sec. 440-yard Dash—Ricker, ’16, 49 4-5 sec. 880-yard Run—Rice, ’28, 2 min., 3-5 sec. Mile Run—Keith, ’14, 4 min., 24 2-5 sec. Two Mile Run—Armour, ’13, 9 min., 57 sec. 120-yard High Hurdles—Lundgren, ’97, 16 1-5 sec. 220-yard Low Hurdles—French, ’30, 25 sec. Shot Put—Clough, ’13, 43 ft., 3 3-4 in. Discus Throw—Hunt, ’20, 120 ft., 8 1-4 in. Hammer Throw—Power, ’13, 133 ft., 8 in. High Jump—Schmidt, ’18, 5 ft., 8 1-2 in. Pole Vault—Lyman, ’21, 11 ft., 3 1-2 in. Broad Jump— Carpenter, ’27, 21 ft., 10 in. Javelin—Sodano, ’31, 164 ft., 9 in. Page one hundred eighty-seven yi . i FRATERNITIES THE SKULL Senior Honorary Society Founded 1911 Member with Distinction President Ralph Earle FACULTY Professor Herbert F. Taylor E. Waldemar Carlson Edward R. Delano Walter H. French Myrton P. Finney Mr. Donald G.Downing 1929—MEMBERS—1930 Joseph T. Tawter Edward C. Milde Daniel F. O’Grady M. Lawrence Price Page one hundred ninety THE SKULL INCE 1911, Skull has taken its membership from the men of the Senior Class, who by their personality, popularity, attitude toward their Alma Mater in both curricular and extra-curricular work, ability, and leadership have proven them¬ selves worthy of an especial honor such as is conferred upon them by this selection. Professor Taylor, now recuperating in Rutland from a long illness brought on by his carrying out of the ideals of The Skull, was one of the founders of the society. After several years of existence. Skull finally acquired its present home; the Skull Tomb at the foot of Boynton Hill, opposite President Earle’s home. An interesting photograph of this mysterious stone citadel is shown on page twelve of this volume, portraying it, with its network of bus structures and transmission lines, in its original role of magnetics laboratory. Although its role has changed greatly in some respects, there is a striking similarity in other points. In those days its inhabitants were in search of the qualities of magnetics and magnetism; now the few who are admitted gain entrance only because of their personal and inherent possession of certain magnetic qualities. Last year a non-graduate of Tech was admitted for the first time. President Earle, honorary member of the Class of 1929, and the foremost and hardest worker for Tech, was the man so honored. For the fourth time since its origin in 1925, the Skull trophy, given at the end of the college year to the Freshman who has shown the most interest in and ac¬ complished the most for W. P. I., was presented. In 1929 “Bill” Asp, three-letter man in major sports during his first year, and scholar extraordinary, was the re¬ cipient of this honor. Page one hundred ninety-one Page one hundred ninety-two TAU BETA PI TAU BETA PI NATIONAL HONORARY ENGINEERING SOGIETY Founded at Massachusetts Alpha Lehigh University Chapter Founded June, 1885 May 14, 1910 Member with Distinction President Ralph Earle FACULTY Prof. Charles Metcalf Allen Prof. Francis Joseph Adams Mr. Harold Winthrop Dows Prof. Arthur Willard French Mr. Clyde Warren Huhhard Prof. Carl Dunham Knight Prof. Prof. Gleason Harvey MacCullough Prof. Harold Arthur Maxlield Prof. Carl Frederick Meyer Prof. Hohart Hallett Newell Prof. Joseph Oliver Phelon 4 ‘ -Prof. Albert Sutton Richey Harold Babbitt Smith 1929—ACTIVE- CHAPTER—1930 OFFICERS E. Waldemar Carlson, President Walter H. French, Vice-President Carmelo S. Greco, Recording Secretary Edward C. Milde, Corresponding Sec. Charles L. Wright, Treasurer Harry A. Sorenson, Cataloger MEMBERS E. Waldemar Carlson, ’30 Walter H. French, ’30 Stanley H. Fillion, ’30 Carmelo S. Greco, ’30 Harold C. Hart, ’30 Aarne A. Luoma, ’30 Edward C. Milde, ’30 Daniel F. O’Grady, ’30 Kenneth H. Perry, ’31 Philip M. Seal, ’30 Harry A. Sorenson, ’30 Joseph T. Tawter, ’30 A. Francis Townsend, Jr., ’31 Warren C. Whittum, ’30 Charles L. Wright, ’30 Page one hundred ninety-three PHI GAMMA DELTA PHI GAMMA DELTA cM ' A CHAPTER HOUSE, 99 SALISBURY STREET Sixty-nine Chapters Founded at Pi Iota Chapter Washington and Jefferson College April 22, 1848 FACULTY Mr. W. L. Phinney, Jr. 1930 Founded November 21, 1891 John W. Burt Clement A. Didden Norman L. Shaw Edward R. Delano Paul S. Otis Kenneth V. Fryer 1931 Robert K. Stoughton Edward D. Anisden John Hinchliffe A. Francis Townsend Robert Bumstead James L. Rathbun Grayson W. Wilcox Edward R. Harper William Sinclair 1932 William A. McAloon John C. Barter William H. Hinchliffe John H. Porteus Howard R. Finn James S. Nelson 1933 Frank S. South Ralph H. Allen Thomas A. Hyde Frederick W. Menold John E. Church Leighton Jackson Alfred G. Parker Robert N. Clark John T. Kane Edward P. Schirmer Joseph H. Fo g Harvey F. Lorenzen John C. Spence David C. Hyde Wright H. Manvel PLEDGES Robert H. Wheeler Paul E. Johnson, ’32 Leon D. Skuropat, ’32 Page one hundred ninety-five SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON SAE CHAPTER HOUSE, 6 HUMBOLT AVE. One hundred three Chapters Founded at University of Alabama March 9, 1856 Professor C. M. Allen Professor H. F. Taylor FACULTY Thomas Flynn, Jr. Walter Hanson Robert E. Hollick Robert T. Barnicle Robert E. Barrett Edward J. Bayon Norman A. Butterfield Robert N. Cambridge Wells F. Bausman Malcolm H. Bloom Robert G. Driscoll William F . Bunting Edward J. Conway Umbert F. Corsini Herbert M. Curtiss James R. Driscoll Gedrg ' ' EJ M, ‘ Lawren ' c Alberts M Depiont Charles ' R. Fay A A. Wallace Gove A. Chester ' I endo Richard G. Marden John ]L ' RichmoruJ 1932 Charles S. O’Brien George E. Oman Rupert D. Porter 1933 Robert E. Eerguson Harry T. Jensen Donald A. Kayer William E. Moody Robert J. Munson Massachusetts Delta Chapter Founded April 10, 1894 Professor P. R. Carpenter Mr. C. W. Hubbard Wendell H. Simpson Joseph T. Tawter Warren W. Whittum Carl F. Sage Harry N. Tyler Oliver N. Walker Robert S. Williamson Russell V. Corsini Gordon E. Signor Bertrand R. Lanciault John C. Osipowich Chester I. Olson W. Harvey Perreault Howard C. Reinhard Gordon R. Whittum Arthur S. Yelle ■ --- - Page one hundred ninety-seven ii ■ ALPHA TAU OMEGA ALPHA TAU OMEGA AT l CHAPTER HOUSE, 24 INSTITUTE ROAD Founded at Ninety-one Chapters Massachusetts Gamma Sigma Virginia Militai 7 Institute Chapter Founded September 11, 1865 November 27, 1906 FACULTY Professor Joseph 0. Phelon Professor Hobart H. Newell Professor Howard P. Fairfield C. Eugene Center John E. Eletcher William Graham William E. Aiken Edward S. Coe, Jr. Harold T. Cutler Earl M. Andrew William W. Asp Eenges H. Bull Boger C. Hager William A. Anderson William J. Chapman (iuy A. Cummings, Jr. Irving Gartrell 1930 Lincoln B. Hathaway William H. Mill Daniel F. O’Grady Henry A. Pearson 1931 Frank T. Green Henry E. Hosmer 1932 Stanley W. Heald Ernest M. Holf ' ' Linn M. Lockwood Swen G. Pulson 1933 John J. Molloy, Jr. Richard May Emil C. Ostlund Robert C. Peterson John Smith Arthur E. Pierce, Jr. Donald R. Simonds John T. Tompkins, Jr. Charles A. Kennedy Otis E. Mace Allen C. Weissinger Donald M. Smith John Tinker Erederick E. Whitford Cary C. Wilson A. Elmer Pihl Richard E. Porter Warren S. Saltmarsh John C. L. Shabeck, Jr. Page one hundred ninety-nine THETA CHI ex CHAPTER HOUSE, 85 SALISBURY STREET Founded at Norwich University 1856 Forty-six Chapters Epsilon Chapter Founded 1909 FACULTY Professor Carleton A. Professor Carl F. Meyer Paul 0. Anderson Robert S. Bennett Henry N. Deane Walker T. Hawley George T. Barks Robert W. Barr Gordon B. George A. Edmund Greco James E. Leach Gordon E. Barnes Ethan D. Bassett Albert 0. Bell Robert W. Blake Ronald H. Bruce • - 1930 Richard A. Holley Philip A. MacArdle Ellman B. Smith Raymond D. Holcombe Irving S.vNewcomb Oscar 15 ' . Tissari 1932 Charles T. McGinnis Howard A. Offers 6 Edwin L. Pollard Henry B. Pratt David Rice 1933 Albert H. Ensor Kenneth M. Farnsworth John A. Henrickson Carroll M. Johnson John C. Keefe, Jr. C. Bradford Newell William J. Newbold Clifford E. Richey William J. Pearson Eben H. Rice Bernard B. Taylor Stanley W. Swipp Chester A, Werme Curtis M. White Payson R. Whitney Wesley B. Reed Sumner B. Sweetser Eugene J. Teir Herman W. Trulson Arthur M. Wheeler Page two hundred one yi f LAMBDA CHI ALPHA LAMBDA CHI ALPHA AXA CHAPTER HOUSE, 30 TROWBRIDGE ROAD Seventy-seven Chapters Eounded at Boston University November 2, 1909 Pi Zeta Chapter, Eoiinded June 15, 1913 Prof. Carl D. Knight W. Dwight Davidson William H. Doyle Alvar 0. Ericson C. King Aldrich Roscoe H. Bowers Warren N. Doubleday Frederick A. Farrar Lester W. Frank Melvin G. Adams Allen B. Belcher Fred A. Bickford FACULTY Prof. Harold A. Alaxfield 1930 Willard W. Locke, Jr. George A. Marston J. Richard Parker 1931 Paul H. Fittz Allan G. Hall Jay M. Harpell F. Ralph Krayon Dr. Raymond K. Morley George E. Pierce George N. Smith Charles L. Wright Usko T. Kontio Trescott B. Larchar Kenneth H. Perry J. Philip Pierce Charles E. Woodward Paul E. Nelson Olof W. Nyquist William J. Cullen Earl L. Dufresne George G. Erickson 1932 Ernest W. Foster Earle E. Greene Eino 0. Leppanen 1933 Allen L. Brownlee Alden H. Fuller George W. Lyman Franklin B. Roberts Richard R. Clarke Donald W. Haskins William T. Payne William A. Slagle, Jr. Arthur H. Dixon Frank A. Larson Milton E. Prescott Charles L. Smith George E. Wheeler Pledges, 1932—Howard P. Lekberg, Paul R. Olson, Donald W. Putnam; 1933— Sherman E. Hardy, Robert D. Hunter Page tiio hundred three PHI SIGMA KAPPA PHI SIGMA KAPPA chapter house, ii dean STREET Foity-nine Chapters Founded at Epsilon Deuteron Chapter Massachusetts Agricultural College Founded March 15,1873 1930 June 3, 1915 F. D. Chaffee W. H. French- 0. E. Reynolds F. G. Davis E. C. Milde£ W. H. Rice H. W. Davis R. W. Puddington F. P. Smith M. P. Finney F. C. Holmes 1931u E. D. Collins L S. White 1- R. A. Duchacek C. B. Eddy J. W. Davidson M. C. Sodano 0. R. Underhill C. B. Walker C. N. Whitaker R. Hodgkinson (pledge) 1932 E. K. Allen W. L. Edgeworth A. C. Peterson C. R. Barlow L. G. Green C. M. Ekherg (pledge) R. F. Bye L. H. Peters I. W. Peterson L. C. Daniels R. D. Purrington 1933 F. R. Asserson E. Barton W. E. Bass V. F. Buell T. Decker K. Gleason G. FI. Gustafson H. A. Hammer E. Tohnson F. Kean R. Klebart R. J. Merrell A. Miller S. A. Norton W. Ritcey R. J. Voight A. Wyman J. Hancock E. Ungerer (pledge) S. Brewer (pledge) Page two hundred five V-l THETA UPSILON OMEGA THETA UPSILON OMEGA GTO CHAPTER HOUSE, 30 INSTITUTE ROAD Thirteen Chapters Founded by Amalgamation of Ten Local Chapters May 2, 1924 Prof. Arthur J. Knight Prof. Gleason H. MacCullough Beta Alpha Chapter Founded May 2, 1924 FACULTY {.f Prof. Jerome W. Howe Prof. Kenneth G. Merriam A. R. Barnes H. C. Hart H. A. Sorenson C. A. Berquist M .D. Gleason 0. B. Merrill C. H. Schiller Mr. A. Everett Lawrence 1930 E. W. Car Ison, Uj C. HkCoIc W. E Johnson C. T. Smith W. E. Tate V. E. Wade 1931 H. H. Terry C. G. Durbin R. E. Hall C. E. Rylander G. Wp Smith A. Gi ' y T ' oussaint Gill R. J. Libhey R. L Belmont H. E. Carlson E. 1932 D. Jones 0 . H. W. 0. Bell L. E. Crane E. P. Holter C. L. Johnson A. V. Pulson A. E. Smith Pledges, 1932—A. E. Bailey, H. 1933 M. S. Williams F. F. Dodge G. W. Nicoletti F. Borg, M. J. Dana. M. Y. Warner J. H. Wells T. L. Sanderson R. D. Taylor J. B. Tuthill P. K. Turner L. Seelert W. Bancroft W. W. Tuthill R. M. Williams J. H. Vail Page two hundred seven FTCf SIGMA OMEGA PSI Founded at City College of New York 1915 Albert A. Baron I David Goldrosen Leo Burwic Mendel Holoff Theta Chapter Founded 1918 Jacob J. Jaffe Everett Gordon •Simon Greenberg Charles Wolk Page two hundred eight SIGMA XI NATIONAL HONORARY RESEARCH FRATERNITY Founded at Cornell University 1886 W. P. I. Chapter Founded 1908 RESIDENT MEMBERS, 1929-30 Prof. Francis J. Adams Prof. Charles M. Allen Mr. Carl F. Alsing Dr. Frederick R. Butler Dr. Daniel F. Calhane Mr. Richard B. Dow Dr. A. Wilmer Duff President Ralph Earle Dr. Arthur W. Ewell Mr. Harry B. Feldman Prof. Howard P. Fairfield Prof. Arthur W. French Prof. Harold J. Gay Dr. George H. Haynes Prof. Jerome W. Howe Mr. Glyde W. Hubbard Dr. Walter L. Jennings Prof. Arthur J. Knight Prof. Carl D. Knight Mr. Willard D. Lawton Prof. Gleason H. MacCullough Dr. Morton Masitis Prof. Harold A. Maxfield Prof. Kenneth G. Merriam Prof. Carl F. Meyer Dr. Raymond K. Morley Prof. Hobart H. Newell Mr. John M. Petrie Prof. Joseph 0. Phelon Mr. William L. Phinney Dr. Clarence A. Pierce Dr. Samuel J. Plimpton Mr. I ouis W. Rawson Prof. Carlton A. Read Prof. Harris Rice Prof. Albert S. Richey Prof. Francis W. Roys Dr. Thomas K. Sherwood Prof. Alton L. Smith Dr. Maurice E. Smith Mr. Reginald J. Stephenson E. Waldemar Carlson Stanley H. Pillion Walter H. French Harold C. Hart Aarne A. Luome Philip M. Seal Harry A. Sorenson Alfred W. Vibber Resident Associate Members David K. Bragg Alfred W. Gove Carmel o S. Greco Everett E. Johnson David D. Kiley Gustav E. Mangsen John A. Matusewicz Edward G. Milde Rolla M. Peterson Wittie Schuka Norman L. Shaw Donald R. Simonds A. Francis Townsend John B. Tuthill John H. Wells Warren G. Whittum Charles E. Woodward Page two hundred nine THE INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL 1929-30 Professor Albert S. Richey, Chairman Professor George H. Brown, (March-December, 1929) | Professor Clarence A. Pierce, (December, 1929-) j PHI GAMMA DELTA Almon Francis Townsend, Jr. SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON Charles Rozzelle Fay ALPHA TAU OMEGA Clare Eugene Center THETA CHI William John Newbold LAMBDA CHI ALPHA Kenneth Hooper Perry PHI SIGMA KAPPA Myrton Parker Finney THETA UPSILON OMEGA Charles Harold Cole Page two hundred ten THE W. P. I. INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL A LTHOUGH the great majority of Tech men seldom stop to realize it, the Inter- fraternity Council, besides being perhaps the strongest organization on the Hill, exercises not only a great influence over the actions of the students during their undergraduate days, but plays an important part in every man’s whole life. The Council determines the policy upon which the first-year men shall be taken into the respective fraternities and binds the men together into a better relation¬ ship with the members of other chapters than might be accomplished if there were no such body. Wherever there are groups of men banded together under separate organiza¬ tions there is bound to be a healthy rivalry in all branches of activity. In athletics the fraternities at Tech compete with each other under the supervision of an athletic board created by the Interfraternity Council. Social relations are strengthened through the holding of the annual Inter fraternity Dance. Problems as met and solved at Tech are discussed with men from other cam¬ puses and their helpful experiences and view points are heard by a delegate from W. P. I. at the annual national interfraternity conference. Last November Worcester Tech was placed in an outstanding position when five of the seven members of the local council attended the convention in New York City. The Council suffered a loss last winter when Professor Brown, its Secretary for many years, was forced to leave the Institute because of his health. However, Professor C. A. Pierce, a fraternity man in his college days at Wesleyan, has been elected to the position and with his experience and knowledge of human nature will undoubtedly help the effectiveness of the body a great deal. Page two hundred eleven INTRAMURAL SPORTS INTERFRATERNITY SPORTS COMMITTEE Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alpha Tau Omega Theta Chi Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Sigma Kappa Theta Upsilon Omega Sigma Omega Psi Clement A. ' Bidden Edward J. Bayon John E. Eletcher Ehen H. Rice Usko T. Kontio Frederic C. Holmes Vernon E. Wade Walter Rutnam SPORTS STANDING 1929-1930 (As of April 5, 1930) Lambda Chi Alpha 235.0 Phi Gamma Delta 205.5 Phi Sigma Kappa 225.5 Theta Chi 201.0 Alpha Tau Omega 224.0 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 199.0 Theta Upsilon Omega 216.5 Sigma Omega Psi 190.5 Page two hundred twelve ORGANIZATIONS THE TECH COUNCIL 1929-30 President M. Lawrence Price, ’30 Secretary Professor Harris Rice FACULTY MEMBERS President Ralphe Earle Professor Carl D. Knight UNDERGRADUATES 1930 M. Lawrence Price Daniel F. O’Grady Edward C. Milde 1931 Ralph Hodgkinson Oliver R. Underhill 1932 Donald M. Smith 1933 Leighton Jackson Harold A. Hammer Page two hundred fourteen l! ■ IS .1 • o V THE TECH COUNCIL HE Tech Council is the official connecting link between the Faculty and stu- dents as well as between curriculum and extra-curriculum activities of the college. It is made up of the President of the Institute, the President and two members-at-large from the Senior Class, the President and one member-at-large from the Junior Class, the Presidents of the two lower classes, and two Faculty members. With such a group of members it is possible to work for the best interests of everyone at the Institute. To begin to enumerate the affairs which come under the jurisdiction of this body would require more space than is here available. However, with the open¬ ing of the college year, the first problem is the control of Freshman-Sophomore rivalry. Through the past few years the Council has gradually been able to reduce the severity of these conflicts, and beginning next autumn the two classes will no longer ruin themselves and the buildings in their “paddle rush.” Hence¬ forth they will give vent to their spleen by engaging in a pushball contest instead instead of “scrapping” in a battle which is usually one-sided. It is by authority of the Tech Council that Trophies are awarded the outstand¬ ing graduating athletes. The monthly student assemblies, under whose auspices the Fuller Fectures are given, are led by its membership. The Point System was revised for the first time so that beginning in 1931, no man may be Editor of both the Pe ddler and the Tech News. Perhaps the biggest event managed by the Tech Council is the Tech Banquet. This year’s affair was one of the most successful in years and is perhaps the most outstanding specimen of the Council’s work. Page tu ' o hundred fifteen THE 1930 PEDDLER BOARD Editor-in-Chief Eugene Center Associate Editor-in-Chief Stanley H. Pillion Art Editor Percy F. Marsow Photographic Editor Henry 0. Allen Business Manager Roy W. Puddington Advertising Managers I. Bernard Erkkila Daniel F. O’Grady Assistant Business Manager E. Waldemar Carlson C. Malcolm Alber Ralph A. Duchacek Charles B. Eddy William E, Aiken William N. Burr, Jr. Junior Editors H. Edwin Hosmer Irving S. White Junior Business Assistants Robert E. Barrett Carl F. Sage Kenneth H. Perry Carl E. Rylander Charles A. Kennedy Louis D. Greene Sidney Thune Sophomore Editorial Assistants Fences H. Bull Herman F, Hawthorne Page two hundred sixteen THE 1930 PEDDLER BOARD J UDGING that the trend of thought as evidenced by the yearbook Boards in re¬ cent years was worthy and that the college annual was unrepresentative of the entire student body if published by and for the Senior Class alone, the present staff immediately, upon election in the spring of 1929, set upon the belief that this should not only be so, but that the staff should be divorced as much as possible from the Tech News in order to attain best efficiency in both publications. There¬ fore the wheels of the Tech Council were set in motion and the Point System, con¬ trolling student activities, was accordingly revised to effect this separation with the advent of the 1931 staff. Only time will tell as to the success of the plan. Energies were bent toward finding some new plan of finance, but finding none which could be put in operation immediately, the aid of the Senior Class, which had always been given automatically, was enlisted in helping find the necessary funds through the sale of several books to each man. As for the department of the 1930 Peddler which should be stressed, the staff decided that more photographs and snapshots and less straight reading matter should be used. Accordingly pictures were used wherever possible up to the full limit of the budget. Changes in other departments were made, nothing radi¬ cal, but merely for the sake of variety. The staff was fortunate in having a very good art staff available, as this department may be tbe life of the book. The color theme was chosen to approach the W. P. I. colors as nearly as possible. And so, although a complete transition upon such a proposition as this cannot be effected overnight, the trend which was started three years ago was continued, and it is hoped that it may be continued so as to bring one hundred per cent sub¬ scription among undergraduates within a few years. Page two hundred seventeen THE TECH NEWS STAFF 1929-30 Editor-in-Chief, C. Eugene Center, ’30 Business Manager, Richard A. Holley, ’30 Managing Editor, William J. Newbold, ’30 News Editor, William H. Mill, ’30 Secretary, A. Arthur Zavarella, ’30 Junior Editors Henry 0. Carlson, ’31 Henry E. Hosmer, ’31 Walker T. Hawley, ’31 Eben H. Rice, ’31 Kenneth H. Perry, ’31 Grayson W. Wilcox, ’31 Business Assistants Robert W. McMasters, ’32 Onnie M. Petroman. ’32 Lenges H, Bull, ’32 George T. Barks, ’32 Elliott D, Jones, ’32 Advertising Manager Henry N. Deane, ’31 Reporters Irwin W. Peterson, ’32 David Rice, ’32 Donald M. Smith, ’32 Louis D. Greene, ’32 Stanley Gorka, ’33 Sumner B. Sweetser, ’33 Aage two hundred eighteen 1 THE TECH NEWS ' T ' ECH has 1 ong known a college newspaper. The old P. chronicled many important events in its years of active life. That a college paper is of necessity in chronicling the passage of events was shown in the early history of Tech during the dispute with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology over which college had first claimed the colors crimson and grey as its official em¬ blem. However, the old paper died a natural death during the latter part of the century, and there was a period of years when the only undergraduate publica¬ tion was “The Journal,” first started as a record of engineering achievement, and finally entering its present form as an alumni magazine. It was in 1910 that the Tech ISews first appeared, and has kept its fundamental form ever since. The News has had to serve in a triple role during these years, satisfying the literary, journalistic, and comic needs of the student body as best it could. It has done so in an admirable manner, withstanding all kinds of handi¬ caps and criticism. During the past year the News has seen many events take place on the campus. Professor H. B. Smith has served the American Institute of Electrical Engineers as its President, and Professor Morley has acted as President of the New England Mathematics Teachers Association. The News has also witnessed the divorcing of the News and Peddler staff heads, enacted by the Tech Council through the Point System. During the fall a fire at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house necessi¬ tated a trial of Rush Week during the second semester which worked out to everyone’s satisfaction. Tech sponsored its first evening classes in Aeronautics under the auspices of the Curtis Ground School, graduating the largest class of any such school throughout the country. It was with sorrow that W. P. I. men learned of the death of two of her benefactors and trustees, the Hon. James Logan and Mr. Calvin C. Hill. Within the staff itself every attention has been given in training the under¬ classmen to carry out their work with thoroughness and with a feeling of re¬ sponsibility. A change in the fundamental order of duties was made for the better when the constitution of the organization was thoroughly revised to meet new conditions. For the first time the News was pitted against other organs of a similar type when it was entered in the national contest sponsored by the Col¬ umbia Scholastic Press Association. That its principles were sound and its poli¬ cies justified was borne out by the fact that it won a high place in its class. Thus the Neivs has upheld a standard set by its parent, a college of engineering. Page tivo hundred nineteen THE MUSICAL ASSOCIATION President, Ralph Hodgkinson, ’31 Vice-President, John H. Hinchliffe, ’31 General Manager, Wilson H. Rice, ’30 Secretary, Robert S. Williamson, ’31 Treasurer, Mr. J. E. Fitzgerald Director, Mr. Dean Winslow Hanscom The Boyntonians, Robert S. Williamson, ’31, Leader Banjo-Mandolin Club, Warren R. Purcell, ’30, Manager The Band, Robert I. Belmont, ’32, Leader HE past year has seen the completion of another successful season for the - • W. P. 1. Musical Association. The combined clubs: namely, the Glee Club, Mandolin Club, and Orchestra gave many concerts in and around Worcester, all of which were very favorably received. Under the capable and effective direction of Mr. Dean W. Hanscom and Ralph Hodgkinson, student leader, the Glee Club showed the result of three years care¬ ful planning and building, and has attained to a very high degree of excellence. Credit is also due W. R. Purcell, ’30, for his excellent direction and management Page two hundred twenty THE BANJO-MANDOLIN CLUB of the Mandolin Club. R. S. Williamson, ’31, as leader, developed the Orchestra into a creditable organization. The Band under Professor Burr and R. I. Bel¬ mont, ’32, has also performed effectively whenever it has been called upon. Early in the fall the annual dance of the Association was held. This, as has been the case for many years, was the first event of the social season and was even more successful and enjoyable than ever before, with the ever popular “Music Weavers” furnishing the music. The first public appearance of the Association was at the Tech Carnival. The numbers presented by the Glee Club and the Mandolin Club were well received. Following this first appearance, concerts were held during the winter months in Odd Fellows Hall in Worcester, and in the towns of Rutland, Holden, and Webster, also for the Worcester Alumni in Sanford Riley Hall, On February twenty-eighth, the Glee Club went to the New England Intercollegiate Contest in Springfield. The numbers presented by the Club compared favorably with those presented by the other contestants. In April the Association entertained the Boston Alumni in Boston. Late in April the Glee Glub in conjunction with the Glee Clubs of Clark Page two hundred twenty-one THE GLEE CLUB THE BAND and Worcester Academy, all of which are coached by Mr. Hanscom, gave a joint concert which was excellently given and well received. The quartet, composed of J. E. Church, first tenor; Leighton Jackson, second tenor; Ralph Hodgkinson, baritone; and J. H. Hinchcliffe, bass; sang at all con¬ certs as well as occasionally at assemblies and Chapel and at the Tech Banquet. In addition to this, they also entertained the New York Alumni in New York City and the Connecticut Valley Alumni in Springfield. Although the number of concerts given this season was less than in the past, the quality of each was of the best and it is felt that there is a firm foundation for the growing excellence of the Association both in the quality of the music pre¬ sented and the way in which it is rendered. Page two hundred twenty-three THE MASQUE 1929-30 President V ice-President General Manager Business Manager Advertising Manager Publicity and Stage Manager Allen C. Weissinger, ’31 Irving S. Newcomb, ’31 William J. Newbold ’30 John H. Hinchliffe, Jr., ’31 William J, Pearson, ’31 UsKo T. Kontio, ’31 Frank T. Green, ’31 Page two hundred twenty-four THE MASQUE T)ECAUSE of the dearth of undergraduate theatrical producers at Tech a decade ago, the sponsors of the Masque were forced to go outside for their plays. Since that time, and particularly in the last five years the authors have been very fortunate in securing new releases for amateur production. “Give and Take,” “The Bad Man,” “Skinner’s Dress Suit,” and this year “The Mystery Man,” have been some of those presented during the past four y.ears. Only the one production each season, that given at the annual Tech Show during Junior Prom week, has been attempted, thus preventing an off-campus or out-of- town itinerary because of the lateness of the season. However, the amount of work put on the play this year was well rewarded at its presentation, and the dramatic season was voted to be a success. Page two hundred twenty-five Mr. Paul R. Swan, Executive Secretary President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Religious Service Handbook and Publicity New Student Work Community Service Campus Service and Social M. Lawrence Price, ’30 C. Eugene Center, ’30 Edward C. Milde, ’30 Charles L. Wright, ’30 Walker T. Hawley, ’31 H. Edwin Hosmer, ’31 Grayson Wilcox, ’31 A. Wallace Gove, ’31 Ralph Hodgkinson, ’31 THE Y. M. C. A. AT TECH A LTHOUGH a definite and expressive undergraduate interest in religion as a working manifestation of every man’s beliefs has not formulated itself at Tech, probably because of the limitations of a specialized curriculum, the interest of the student body has found a need for the “Y” Cabinet for a good many years. From the beginnings of the Y. M. C. A. at Tech as the oldest continuously operating undergraduate organization, its functions have become an influence affecting the everyday life of every student. The Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, the executive body of the “Y” at Tech, started its year with planning a definite program for the coming season at a setting-up con¬ ference at the home of the executive secretary, Paul Swan. The Freshmen were received into Tech life by the usual series of “get-togethers” preceding registra¬ tion and were then afforded a chance to become acquainted with the upper¬ classmen and professors at the Freshman Reception where the good cause was helped along by “oiling up” with cider, cheese, and doughnuts. One of the most helpful functions of the “Y” has always been in helping fel¬ lows find spare-time work, and this year the Employment Committee distributed flyers among the residences near Tech and were rewarded with many calls for workers. With the Carnival, which came in December, Ralph Hodgkinson and his com¬ mittee produced a program of entertainment which kept the audience, w hich crowded the Cym to capacity in spite of the bad weather, in a merry condition throughout the evening. The Class of ’33 was awarded the cup, put in competition between the two lower classes, for its startling predictions concerning the future of television. Although fraternity rushing interfered with plans of sending delegates to the Northfield Conference this year, close contact has been maintained with other campuses through the fall conference at Hartford and through the activities of “Bill” Kitchen, the New England secretary. Chapel services were particularly successful this year, with a large attendance being maintained practically constantly. One of the outstanding achievements of the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet on tbe campus this year was the conducting of the May assembly of the college and the procuring of Dr. Cordon C. Cilkie, Amherst Pro¬ fessor, Pastor of the Springfield South Congregational Church and a famous au¬ thor of works on personal efficiency and similar subjects, as the lecturer. Page two hundred twenty-seven THE NEWMAN CLUB President V ice-President Treasurer Secretaries Daniel F. O’Grady, ’30 Edward J, Bayon, ’31 Warren R. Purcell, ’30 Timothy D. Crimmins, ’32 Robert G. Driscoll, ’32 T HE annual pre-Lenten Newman Club Dance, held this year at the Bancroft Hotel with Hughie Connors and his orchestra providing the music, might be taken as a measure of the success of the club during the past year. The monthly meetings have been largely attended and very beneficial to the Catholic fellows on the Hill. Page tioo hundred twenty-eight THE NEWMAN CLUB MEMBERS 1930 John W. Conley James E. McLaughlin Hugh H. Coyle Daniel F, O’Grady William E. Corfitzen Frederick P. Peters Clement A. Bidden Warren R. Purcell Stanley H. Fillion Wittie Schuka Stephen D. Donahue Ferdynand W. Stroyny Thomas F. Flynn Joseph T. Tawter Carmelo S. Greco Arthur A. Zavarella Francis Kennedy Mario Pagnoni 1931 Edward J. Bayon Harold J. Granger Russell V. Corsini William A, McAloon Leonard G. Dunn Henry F. Friel t ' SUrC«i2 - William J. Pearson kpjohn R. Tulka Edward Ualuni 1932 Edgar C. Ansaldi A j Rocco LaPenta Theodore H. Berard _ Timothy D. Crimmin « _11 Robert G. Leary Charles S. O’Brien Jan W. Dowgielewicz John Osipowich Robert G. Driscoll Francis M. Sullivan Bertrand R. Lanciault Stanley W. Swipp 1933 William H. Clancy, Jr. Harry T. Jensen Harry F. Clarke John T. Kane Edward G. Conway Thomas F. McLoughlin James R. Driscoll Frederick W. Menold Joseph H. Fogg John J. Molloy, Jr. Robert T, Goffin Fred F. Nichols Charles F, Griffin James B. Rafter Paul G. Guernsey John W. Rigney Philip C. Hurley Philip Tripoli Page two hundred tiventy-nine THE COSMOPOLITAN CLUB “Above All Nations Is Humanity ’ 1929-1930 OFFICERS Leon D. Skuropat, ’32 John H. Porteus, ’32 Emanuel S. Athanasiades, ’32 MEMBERS FACULTY Mr, C. K. Scheiffly Dr. W. J. Jennings Dr. A. W. Duff Mr. Paul R. Swan 1930 Albert N. Nanartonis John E. Prohovich Arthur A. Zavarella 1931 Joseph M. Silva Oscar W, Tissari President V ice-President Secretary-T reasurer Prof. Z. W. Coombs Dr. G. H. Haynes Alvar 0. Ericson Carmelo S. Greco John A. Matusewicz Mario Pagnoni Eliezer Aronov Emanuel S. Athanasiades Jorge N. Cardenas Stanley Q. W. Chin Jan W. Dowgielewicz Mansour S. Azzam Henry D. Dowgielewicz 1932 Armando E. Greco Benjamin L. Herrarte Rocco LaPenta Abram Leibovitch Carroll C. Misener John Nizamoff 1933 Anthony Kapinos Antonio P. Maggiacomo Felix G. Pulaski John H. Porteus Charles S. Risby Nicholas S. Sculos Leon D. Skorupat Onnie M. Petroman John H. Tausch Page two hundred thirty THE AERO CLUB John E. Fletcher, ’31 Linn M. Lockwood, ’32 Asst. Prof. K. G. Merriam All students taking the Aerona utical Course MEMBERS 1931 Richard Fairbanks Mario Pagnoni 1932 Wells F. Bausman Robert 1. Belmont Robert W. McMaster Carroll C. Misener James S. Nelson 1933 Henry C. Ashley Waldo E. Bass Allen L. Brownlee Leo Burwick Arthur E. Glow Walter G. Ritcey Founded during the past year, the Aero Club is doing a great deal to forward the interest in Aeronautics at Tech. Composed mainly of men in courses other than the Aeronautics Course, it spreads the interest in that subject among all men, and if the club continues as it has started, it is off to a great future. Charles A. Kennedy Howard A. Offers John L. Richmond Lawrence J. Sarkozy John R. Tinker Clelan G. Winn Paul G. Guernsey Stephen S. Haynes Mendel Holoff David C. Hyde Richard T. Merrell President Secretary Faculty Advisor Honorary Members Page two hundred thirty-one KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD Sir Most Illustrious Dark and Stormy Knight Sir Silent and Dreamy Knight Sir Roller Shade, Preserver of Knightly Secrets Sir Yeast, Raiser of the Dough Sir Veyor, Judge of the Itinerary Sir Soccer Ball, the Royal Bouncer Sir Occo, Dispenser of Publicity Sir Render, Knightly Advisor Michael C. Sodano John T. Tompkins Joseph E. Totas C. Eugene Center John E. FTetcher A. Edmund Greco Harold T. Cutler Mr. C. K. Scheiffly 1930 Sir Cumference, Roscoe H. Bowers Sir Culate, David K. Bragg Sir Cumvent, F. Dudley Chaffee Sir Riped, William Graham Sir Culation, Lincoln B. Hathaway Sir Kit, Edward C. Milde Sir Prize, William J. Newbold Sir Round, Roy W. Puddington Sir Geon, Paul E. Reynolds Sir Plus, F. Parker Smith Sir Cumstance, Arthur F. Pierce Sir Mise, Arthur A. Zavarella 1931 Sir Ten, Everett D. Collins Sir Up, Otis E. Mace Sir Cular, Frank T. Green Sir En, Edward S. Coe, Jr. SirTificate, Charles A. Kennedy Sir Rah, H. Edwin Hosmer Sir Raphic, Carl E. Rylander Sir Mount, A. Francis Townsend Sir Real, Charles B. Walker Sir Cul, Allen C. Weissinger yi Page two hundred thirty-two 1932 Sir Cus, Earl M. Andrew Sir Loin, William Asp Sir Face, Emanuel Athanasiades Sir Lace, Lester Edgeworth Sir Kiel, Herman E. Hawthorne Sir Casion, Linn M. Lockwood Sir Cum flex, Arthur Peterson Sir Cumspect, Donald M. Smith Sir Cum fleet, David Goldrosen Sir Rebral, Cary C. Wilson 1933 Sir Cumstantiate, Louis J. Furman Sir Cum fuse, George W. Nicoletti Sir Cumnavigate, Alfred G. Parker KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD HERE was a time when the student attendance at Tech’s out-of-town games was deplorably small. This was, however, prior to the organizing of the Knights of the Road. The club was first originated in the minds of R. Griffin De La Mater, an instructor more commonly known as just “Del,” together with “Art” Le Clerc, ’26, and other men. In 1924 they gathered together a few of the more loyal students and proposed the plan. It caught instantly and within a year the club was on a firm basis. Among the first things that it accomplished was the revival of the mass-meeting. Plans of the routes to the various games were posted and credit was given for mileage travelled to games towards me mbership. Initiations were held each spring, men being pledged at some basketball game. The qualification for membership may be stated in a few words, yet some find it difficult to attain. One must have travelled 500 miles to games by train or auto, or 250 miles by “thumbing.” Initiations are usually held somewhere on the Hill and end up at Bancroft Tower sometime after midnight. They usually offer much amusement—to the members. A dark and stormy night seems to be much to the Knights’ taste, at least for this ordeal. It was the custom of the Knights in former years to give some short skit or bit of entertainment between halves at the basketball games. While it has been dropped during the past season, it is to be hoped that another season will see its revival for it contributed much to the interest shown in Tech basketball games. Page two hundred thirty-three •let . THE RADIO CLUB President, V ice-President Secretary-T reasurer Chief Operator H. A. Sorenson, ’30 F. R. Kenyon, ’31 R. J. Libby, ’31 C. T. Smith, ’30 OTARTING on the second decade of its existence, the Radio Club passed through an active year in 1929 and 1930. Made up of not only men taking the Electrical Course, but fellows from all other courses on the Hill, the Radio Club represents a large portion of the student body and indicates an active interest in this field. A good number of its members have commercial operators’ licenses which bring fruitful summer positions as operators on merchant marine boats. Page two hundred thirty-four i ' § .2? THE CAMERA CLUB President Newell Lloyd Clark, ’33 Secretary-Treasurer Ralph H. Gilbert, ’30 Faculty Advisor Prof. C. J. Adams first place to look for any missing Camera Club member is in a dingy little two by four closet off the first floor of the M. E. Building that is dignified by the name “darkroom.” For, while the club does not number very many on its roll, those who do belong are enthusiastic about their avocation and are ever practicing it. This year, as is its annual custom, the Camera Club sponsored a competitive exhibit. While most of the pictures on display were campus views, many were photographs taken on vacations and inspection trips, proving that there are at least a few students in the school who value the beautiful as well as the practical things of life. Page two hundred thirty-five SANFORD RILEY HALL DORMITORY COMMITTEE FACULTY Prof. H, A. Maxfield Mr. C. K. Scheiffly John E. Church, Chairman Kenneth E. Gleason Emil C. Ostlund Irving J. Gartrell Wesley B. Reed Joseph H. Fogg John C. Spence Henry J. Burnett, ’31 HE “Dorm” Committee performs a two-fold function. The first and foremost is that of managing student affairs and relations and maintaining law and order in Sanford Riley Hall. Not as a set of policemen, but by quietly inducing cooperation from the residents, that purpose is effectively fulfilled. Its second function is of a social nature. The annual “Dorm” Dance is held under its supervision. This year, although the affair conflicted with the fraternity “hands- off” period following Rush Week, it was by all accounts a success. Page tivo hundred thirty-six THE C. E. SURVEY PILE 5. 1930 PAIL 16 A.S.C.E. ENDS SEASON WITH BANQUET PROFESSOR KNIGHT IS TOASTMASTER As THE Civil Sees the Electric CIVIL ACCEPTS POSITION AS RESEARCH ENGINEER Rumor has it that one of our prominent Seniors has accepted a position in the experi¬ mental department of the Ritz Laboratories of White City. The fortunate student, who is so modest as to have requested that we withhold his name, is going to make a com¬ plete study of jointed pin-supported struc¬ tures under indeterminate loading. Accord¬ ing to our hero, these structures certainly have their moments, both resisting and non¬ resisting. Since he has had them under observation for four years, he has been, and is in a position to know. TO SUBSCRIBERS The C. E. Survey is a blackboard publica¬ tion, published spasmodically during the col¬ lege year by the Senior Civils. Pile 1 was issued in 1926 and, since that year it has en¬ joyed (?) a continuous existence. While it has been severely criticized because of its frank and unprejudiced editorials, it will con¬ tinue to exist as long as there are students to publish it. Once again the local branch of the Ameri¬ can Society of Civil Engineers has demon¬ strated that it is the most acti ve and out¬ standing student engineering society on the “Hill” by finishing up the season with a Banquet. This custom was started a year ago and bids fair to become an annual affair. The attendance this year was nearly one hundred percent of the Sophomore, Junior and Senior Civil divisions. Professor Knight was toastmaster. The affair was held on Tuesday, May 20, at the Sanford Riley Hall. The entertainment was provided by John Wells, who gave a talk on “Civil Life at Tech,” which was illustrated by a number of lantern slide cartoons drawn by Carl Rylander. Following this. Professor French and President Earle spoke a few words. The principal speaker of the evening was Mr. Brooks of the Worcester Sewer De¬ partment. The branch of the A. S. C. E. was started as a local society in 1903 and became affiliat¬ ed with the national association in 1921. It boasts a continuous existence throughout the entire period, credit for which is rightfully due Professor French who has been an active member of the club from the beginning. The officers of the association are: President, Myrton B. Finney, ’30. Vice-President, Oliver Underhill, ’31. Treasurer, George Marston, ’30. Secretary, Edward Bayon, ’31. The Committee in charge of the Banquet was composed of two members of each class. The Senior members were Stanley Pillion, chairman, and George Marston; the Juniors were Carl Rylander, and Oliver Underhill; and the Sophomores were James Leach and Paul Nelson. Page two hundred thirty-seven THE C. E. SURVEY CHUCKLES TWENTY YEARS FROM NOW “Shrimp” Knight; “Where’s that wild¬ eyed Schuka?” “Pa” French: “How’s the sleeping back here, Wells?” “Dan” O’Grady as Mr. York Beach. “J. B.” collecting $10.00 for a dented fender on the “Ark.” “Jerry’s” quizzes. “Shrimp” trying to flood the skating rink with a garden hose. As THE Civil Sees the Chemist OFFICERS OF THE C. E. SURVEY ASSOCIATION Chief Riveter, “Stan” Fillion. Chief Draftsman, Carl Rylander Advertising Mgr. and Poet Laureate, “Johnnie” Wells. Obituaries, “Pa” French. Scandal Sheet, “Jasper” Stearns. Foreign Exchange, Wittie Schuka. Press Correspondent for the Scavenger Dept., Paul Anderson. Beauty Hints, “Cupid” O’Grady. Agricultural Dept., “Russ” Barnes. Tabloids, George Marston. Anderson assaulting Hart with ninety- pound testing machine rider. Ericson: “Ay joost cum ofer.” Hollick’s nurses. Schuka and Stearns taking their involun¬ tary bath at Chaffins. Erkkila and his stories—and what stories. Whittum’s maps. Wells losing eight feet in elevation at Chaffins. Schuka and the Ritz. Schuka and the skunks. Page two hundred thirty-eight THE C. E. SURVEY LINES TO P. 0. A. EDITOR’S NOTE We’ve never seen a man more bent On hot dispute and argument; We’ve never seen one show more liking, For these, than Anderson, the Viking. We always find him pertinacious. Violent and contumacious. Full of Swedish aphorisms. Apophthegms and syllogisms. And so at length we’ve all agreed That when one argues with this Swede, The surest way, the best by far. Is with an arbitration bar. JOKE COLUMN Physical Education I Physical Education II Physical Education III Physical Education IV We are extremely sorry to annouce that the much celebrated life story of Daniel F. O’Grady which was to have appeared in this pile has been so mutilated by the censors that it is no longer worth printing. _ ADVERTISEMENT — GIVE YOUR TORSO A TREAT Slip your frame into one of our Super Shrunk-on Shapers and surprise your friends. We guarantee that this is the only shaper on the market having these new features: 1. Full Web Stiffening. 2. Counter-braces for big Moments. 3. Adjustable Upper and Lower Chords. 4. Spiral Easement Curves. We further guarantee that this shaper will reduce the most amorphous and intractable form to lines of sylph-like grace and beauty. This is absolutely the same model as that worn by the President of our concern during his sensa¬ tional triumph in the Beauty Contest at York Beach, Maine. O’Grady MacArdle, Ltd. Page two hundred forty AMERICAN INSTITUTE OE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS W. P. I. STUDENT BRANCH Officers Edward C. Milde, ’30 John W. Davidson, ’32 Carmelo S. Greco, ’30 William A. McAloon, ’32 Mr. Ernest W. Starr Chairman V ice-Chairman Secretary Treasarer Faculty Advisor pROGRESS in the electrical industry has quadrupled in a decade. Under¬ lying this progress is the work of the electrical engineer. Great undertakings have been successful because men of many minds have worked together and shared their knowledge. The acquaintance, the contact between men, the interchange of ideas, the presentation, discussion, and publication of papers, the formulation of standards and codes, the advance of ideals, the cultivation of the spirit of co-operation, and the inspiration which gives vision and incentive for new effort—all are found in the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. To bring to the College Student the advantages offered by this large organiza¬ tion, and to prepare him to carry on its work in the future, is the purpose of the Student Branch. The Branch holds meetings monthly, at which time students, members of the faculty, or engineers of national repute are called on to speak. This year several inspection trips have been included in the program. The Eire Alarm Station at P ark Avenue, and the American District Telegraph Burglar Alarm System were inspected. Both trips were very successful and it is hoped that this practice will be continued as it possesses great instructional value. A joint meeting with the Worcester Section was also included in this year’s program. The details of the meeting and the papers presented were arranged wholly by the students. The success of this meeting is in itself evidence of the value that the Branch offers to the student. Page two hundred forty-one THE PILGRIMAGE OF THE FOLLOWERS OF THE TRUE FAITH Let all of the True Faith give ear, for the Scribe writes of the time when the Believers were first separated from the Infidels and Unbelievers. It was the time of the Pilgrimage to the land of the NEPCO, a strange People who bind their Lands with copper Wires and cause the Rivers to turn great Wheels. The Followers, having gathered many Camels and assembled several Chariots, some of questionable ancestry and appearance, and others which ran truly, did set out in the early Morning. With the Followers, there were also three Prophets; for is it not written in the Book that to gain from any Venture there must be Prophets? (local chapter No. 298, was 300). There were also several Sheiks among the Followers. The Prophets were men learned in the ways of the NEPCO and were to explain the many things which the Eollowers saw without under¬ standing, and looked at without seeing. An Inhabitant of the land of the NEPCO might have been excused for thinking the Followers the source of Knowledge if he had seen the Questions asked by the Prophets of the Followers. These Questions propounded by the Learned Ones were of that variety of species to be answered by a Yes, or No. Truly a Device for torturing the minds of Stu¬ dents of Probability. The Learned Ones did not allow space for the answer “I don’t know,” thus removing the possibility of a Follower attaining the Perfect Grade. The method of acquiring Knowledge by means of these Questions ' is like unto that of the Barnyard Fowl in acquiring Water to quench its Thirst. The earnest Followers first look downward at the Parchment and then quickly upward to the Skies or whatever may intercept their gaze in that direction. Certain Followers, having little appreciation of the true Hospitality of the Land, and being great be¬ lievers in Signs and Portents, did set about their gathering. Allah Be Praised! The Portraits were all fastened securely but the Signs suffered severely. Here endeth the work of the Scribe, whose en¬ deavor has been to awaken the Memories of the Fol¬ lowers of the True Faith and not to reconstruct De¬ tail. To One who would find a Moral in this:— Let Him Hunt! Page two hundred forty-two One of the Prophets AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS W. P. I. STUDENT BRANCH Officers President Charles L. Wright, ’30 Vice-President F. Parker Smith, ’30 Secretary William J. Pearson, ’31 Treasurer Carl G. Nordmark, ’30 local section of the A. S. M. E. enjoyed a most successful season during the past year, and shared in conjunction with the Worcester Branch, which is affiliated with the other engineering societies in The Worcester Engineering Society, the privilege of hearing oustanding speakers and seeing feature films dealing with interesting subjects. The monthly meetings, due to the hard work of the officers, kept the interest of the members of the department on a high plane, and much was accomplished by way of giving the men an insight into both the generalities and details of their chosen profession. That little band of selected men, the Aeronautics, became imbued with the spirit of its leader, Professor Merriam, and worked itself up into a high pitch of en¬ thusiasm during the year. Although the men taking that course were perhaps not directly responsible for the founding of the Aeronautics Club, every man is - deeply interested in it, and Professor Merriam here, too, gives of his time. THE DURTY MECHANIC A Most Efficient Paper (See Gebhardt) Published every four years in defense of perspiring Mechanics EXTRA Dirty Work Afoot At Worcester Tech EXTRA Carlos Dissociated Press: — With some trepidation and inward qualm your re¬ porter hesitated at the door to the office of Professor Roiz,,Head of the Mechani¬ cal Engineering Department of that ancient and honorable Institution of learning, to wit the Worcester Polytechnic Institute. After a few anxious moments, the kinetic energy of my Adam’s Apple reached a sufficiently high value to overcome Page two hundred forty-four the inertia of my collar button, and at this crucial and inspiring moment I bravely knocked at the office door. “Come in” issued in stentorian tones from within the office. 1 opened the door with alacrity and stepped within. Prof. Roiz, known to his most affectionate acquaintances as “Spider”, was seated before his desk which was covered with papers and paraphernalia of every description. At my entrance he looked up uncertainly from his work and asked me to be seated. The noble face of Professor Roiz bore a look of sharp distress, his clothes were awry, his tie askew,—in short he appeared a man on whom misfortune had fallen with a resounding clap. “Woe is me” the professor exclaimed in broken tones. “After all the hopes and trust I had placed in the Mechanics of 1930, a Judas lurks within them. Oh dear.” The professor stopped long enough to light a long black cigar and went on. “It was only last week that a terrible misfortune occurred. Our esteemed Pro¬ fessor Bun, at the conclusion of his class in High Powered Engineering, missed his stop watch. It is his wont, dear fellow, to clock the slow members of his class by this piece of machinery. The culprit has not yet been discovered. Sup¬ pose we call in the members of the Department, and profit by their wisdom.” In a few minutes the members of the Department filed into the office in answer to the summons. Professor Roiz then questioned each of them as to what theories he had to offer on the disappearance of the watch. “I am of the opinion,” declared Professor Smythe, “that all members of the De¬ partment should hand in their answer on a slip of paper, and that these papers should be examined twenty years hence.” “There’s no theory in that,” said Professor Reyde. “I vote that we drop the matter.” “Now see here, folks,” piped up Professor Maculla, “I propose that we gather all our data on the crime and plot it by the method of least work.” At this tense moment. Professor Bun himself took out his piccolo and began to sadly play that melancholy tune, “When I Was Down at Georgia Tech.” “Let us have order,” cried Professor Roiz, “I propose that we call in the sus¬ pects.” One by one the Mechanics of 1930 were called before the Department. Will- yum Newboldt was the first man to be examined. Page two hundred forty-five ill “I deny all knowledge of the affair,” said Red. “During the time of the crime I was deeply engrossed in a special problem involving the comparison of heat values of peanut oil and Worcester County Coal.” “I stand witness to Mr. Newboldt’s statement,” said Bob Bennett. “I ought to know because Newboldt delegated to me the task of doing all the work.” “I deny all knowledge of the affair,” said Walter French, holder of many hiking records at W. P. I. “I have never seen a stop-watch in all my life.” “I have a distinct aversion to stop-watches,” said George Perreault. “I prefer my watches to run.” “It couldn’t have possibly been us,” said George Crossley and Roger Gris¬ wold in unison. “We were at that time helping Doc Corbin to put some particu¬ larly important data in form. “WE proclaim ourselves innocent of the dastardly deed,” came in unison from the throats of Cooky Price, Charlie Wright, Husky Davidson, Joe Tawter, Gus Nordmark, Gypsy Smith, Norm Shaw, Herb Davis, Count Baron and Corona Smith. And even to this day the dark mystery of Professor Bun’s stop-watch remains unsolved. Let us now examine Professor Smythe’s paper slips. Page tivo hundred forty-six J ' iSIkl i J i THE SKEPTICAL CHYMISTS SOCIETY Affiliated with the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society Officers David D. Kiley, ’31 Clarence M. Alber, ’31 John M. Petrie, ’29 f E. V. Haskell, ’31 Gustav E. Mangsen, ’31 President V ice-President Secretary-T reasurer Councillors HIS year marks the thirteenth successful year for this society. When the society was organized its primary purpose was to acquaint the students of Chemistry with current phases of their subject and to urge a reading of current literature. The society chose for its patron saint, Robert Boyle of the 17th century, the man, around whom chemistry ' as a science revolves, and to whom is granted the starting of philosophical reasoning and the discouragement of alchemical and medicinal ideas in regard to the subject of chemistry. It was made a rule at the very beginning that in order to become a member in the society the candidates had to address the group on something of interest in the current chemical industry and to attend at least two-thirds of the society’s meetings during a school year. This plan has been handed down to us and is still in vogue. After each address, the subject is opened to discussion, in which the professors, particularly Dr. Jennings and Dr. Butler, take an active part, oftentimes men¬ tioning some humorous feature or some colorful sidelight connected with the subject. On two occasions this year a somewhat novel idea has been tried out with a marked degree of success. Instead of having the customary two or three speakers giving addresses on widely different topics, one topic was made the subject of discussion for the whole evening, two or three men handling the various phases of the subject in conjunction with a motion picture. This type of program seemed to net better attendance than that of a variable nature which has been prevalent in the past, and it is urged that more of them be considered for future meetings. Page tivo hundred forty-eight r 5 THE FAMOUS TEA PROBLEM FOR CHEMISTS rrEE success of each graduating chemist and chemical engineer is dependent upon his ability to solve the following problem. It involves only “simple arithmetic” and is therefore very difficult because as you all know and have heard many times, students entering Tech are assumed to be very deficient in this respect. The Problem— If three ships, loaded with cargoes of tea from Ceylon entered Boston Harbor and were boarded by 500 Boston citizens, attired as Indians, who proceeded to dump the tea into said Boston Harbor at the rate of one box per minute per Indian, “assuming” that eaeh box contained 100 lbs. of tea and “assuming” that each Indian was a member of the union and rested every five minutes, calculate the number of cups of tea per million cups of water which were floating around in Boston Harbor at the end of an hour. Suppose that a previous analysis of the water in Boston Harbor showed it to be “unfit for drinking purposes,” it contain¬ ing 50% salt (note:— % here equals parts per hundred) and B. Coli in an amount of 700 per cubic centimeter; on the basis of the above data and calcu¬ lations design and equip a plant for the recovery of the tea, for the removal of the salt as a by-product, and for the purification of the water for the use of Boston citizens for drinking purposes. Information leading to the solution of this problem should be available in the raft of data, “taken down for reference” in Dinney’s courses. Also there are various “logical assumptions” which can easily be made by which its solution will be greatly facilitated. If you fail in the solution of this problem, your disappointment will perhaps be relieved by answering the following questions to your own satisfaction. Who broke the mercury bulb to the hydrogen explosion pipette? Why are chemists classified as bulls in a china shop? Is percent parts per hundred or parts per hundred and ten? Why CHoO is not sea water? Why Tate always dropped a valuable determination to catch a worthless beaker tossed to him? Who won the wrestling matches in the Organic Lab? Why does Zavarella enjoy arguments with the “Profs”? Who’s got Wade’s lOcc pipette? Who put ether in everybody elses hip pocket? Why Ashton mixed music with chemistry? Page two hundred fifty ix.- EVENTS DR. ARTHUR E. KENNELLY DR. WILLIAM E. HOCKING r? IGHT men prominent in engineering, art, and religion appeared this year as the Fuller Lecturers. The first was given in October when Dr. Arthur E. Kennelly, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Harvard University, spoke on the occasion of the celebration of Light’s Golden Jubilee on his experiences in re¬ search work under Thomas Edison, giving many interesting and instructive recollec¬ tions of his associations with the great inventor. Thomas Edison was born in 1847. His father was a vigorous, strong and very jolly fellow of good hardy farmer stock, while his mother was a school teacher. She died when Edison was very young, Mr. Kennelly expressed the belief that she was very brilliant and that Edison inherited many of his intellectual traits from her, while from his father’s side, the hardiness of his people. At first Edison had a slight schooling, but later he was taught by his mother. Edison says at the age of twelve he was generally at the bottom of the class, but one must always take Edison’s speeches about his own achievements with a grain of salt. He never lost himself or he never attempts to boast or exaggerate his own abilities. About the age of fourteen, after getting schooling from his mother, he went as a newsboy on the railroad. Even on the train he ran an experimental laboratory with the result that one day an explosion there produced a conflagra¬ tion sufficient to stop the train. The baggage man was so enraged with young Edison that he cuffed him severely and threw him across the tracks. The result was that Edison’s ear drum was broken and for many years he was hard of hearing and Page two hundred fifty-two at the present is almost completely deaf. He has been trained with the philoso¬ phy that his deafness has been a blessing to him because he can pursue his own thoughts and ideas uninterrupted. When he saved the life of a little child, who was the son of a telegraph operator where he worked, by rushing to the tracks and throwing the boy out of danger, just in time to save destruction, the telegraph operator was so grateful that he insisted upon teaching young Edison the Morse code. Edison became, in spite of his severe deafness, a very fine operator. He developed telegraphic inventions and showed telegraphic ability. In 1876 he moved to a little laboratory in Menlo Park and there with mechanics and assistants he set up as a regular inventor. He has never claimed to be a learned man of science, but an inventor, and that he is, of the very highest grade. He was driven by a sort of demon of invention to invent at all times. He always carried with him a pad of yellow paper as memorandum sheets and on trips he would take out this pad and make notes, in the middle of meals or whenever an idea occurred to him. He never hesitated to put down an idea of whatever seemed to him a possible useful invention. His working theory and his philosophy might be put down in scriptural phrases, “Try all things and put down that which is good.” This inspiring talk was followed in November by an address by Mr. Walter L. Clark, vice-president and general sales manager of Niles, Dement, Pond, Pratt Whitney Company. He spoke on “Art and Engineering,” relating his experi¬ ences in the engineering world and telling of the many difficulties that the young engineer must expect to encounter. “Know your friends,” was his advice, “and get those able to guide you and give you the foundation you need. Do not under¬ value yourself; on the other hand do not overdo it, but have a good opinion of vourself. People are very apt to take young men at their own valuations. Just tackle a job and get away with it somehow or other. It takes nerve on big jobs and do not doubt whether you can do it or not—try it anyhow.” Speaking of art, Mr. Clark defined it as “Beauty made by man. It is the foun¬ dation of civilization. In commercial art, a design that is beautiful is bound to attract attention and the machine will be popular and successful. Beauty has a great commercial value. Prettiness is not art for in the latter the creator must put some of himself there—the divine spark in him must come out and be expressed.” In December the student assembly heard an address by Dr. William E. Hocking of Harvard University on the subject “The Morale of Working Groups.” At the beginning of his talk Dr. Hocking expressed the opinion that engineering makes the great difference between the Orient and the Occident. Anyone who travels in China or Japan realizes that engineering is the outstanding traditional differ¬ ence between our two great civilizations. “Every man belongs to a series of groups. There is no man but what belongs to a half dozen, and in each you will Page two hundred fifty-three find morale. It is an intangible thing we all feel, and it has made a great deal of difference in the practice of all pro¬ fessions. In the military field morale be¬ came recognized in the nineteenth century. Napoleon was the first to pick out its im¬ portance when he said, ‘In war, the moral is to the physical as three is to one.’ In in¬ dustry the same thing has been found. The chief ingredient in morale is belief in the job you are doing at the time. It is a belief th t it is worth doing and worth putting your best work into. Work on your problems as though it were a matter of life and death. Every job is drudgery, and every job has its drudgery. In teaching it is marking papers and in en¬ gineering it is working over a problem many times without results at first. Every job has that element of slavery which we Americans want to take upon ourselves. Another trait of a good engineer is a sense of humor. If you haven’t a sense of humor, acquire it. “Loyalty is a necessity to the engineer. Loyalty is the capacity to identify your¬ self sincerely with the objects of the group to which you belong. The aims of that group are the same as your own personal aims. Give more than you expect and you will receive hundred-fold in return.” “Industrial Reconstruction” was the sub¬ ject of the fourth Fuller Lecture, given by Mr. L. J. Belnap, president of the Worthington Pump and Machinery Corporation. “The reason for many industries needing recon¬ struction is that they are not successful. By that is meant that they are not mak¬ ing profits. You can achieve developments in industry and yet not achieve success.” In his address, Mr. Belnap urged technical stu¬ dents to become proficient in modern lan¬ guages, for America is becoming an export¬ ing nation and there is a great field in foreign trade. Another important item of this address was a discussion of the financial division of a PROF C M NEWCOMB Page two hundred fifty-four L. J. BELNAP THOMAS EADIE plant. “It is very important that the execu¬ tives know their cash balances. The mana¬ ger must be just as much interested in sales as the sales manager because he cannot hold the organization together unless he has sales volume.” The largest assembly of the year gathered in the Gymnasium in February to hear Pro¬ fessor Charles M. Newcomb lecture on the “Psychology of Laughter.” Professor New¬ comb is executive secretary of the Cleveland Industrial Association, former head of the Ohio Wesleyan University School of Ora¬ tory, and a noted lecturer on various phases of applied psychology. Professor Newcomb stressed laughter as the momentary escape, declaring that “laugh¬ ter is our safety valve. It is an escape from the social rigor to primitive freedom. It is a necessity, not a luxury. It is a necessary thing to prevent more serious outbreaks. It is the normal way to preserve our equilibrium and we should laugh much.” Professor Newcomb commenced with the remark, “The other day I came across a statement to the effect that if all the after dinner speakers in the United States were placed end to end,—how nice that would be.” The speaker claimed that Eve was the inventor of the “loose-leaf” system; that the first clearing house was when Pharoah got a check on the Red Sea; that Pharoah’s daughter was a great financier because she took a little prophet from the water; and that Noah was a great inventor and financier be¬ cause he successfully floated a company when the world was in liquidation—he had all his friends take stock in the Ark. “Our mental life rests in the thing we call instinct—in the ages past a man started to take something that did not belong to him and then he didn’t. And why? Be¬ cause something inside himself told him not to, and that was the beginning of civilization. Civilization, therefore, is the history of checks on the primitive in- DR. SHAPELY Page two hundred fifty-five V stincts. It is a complicated system of social restraints. When you analyze it, civi¬ lization is made up of a great complicated system, laws, customs, fashions, tra¬ ditions, inventions, etc. These are all checks on instinct. Laughter is one of the provisions of nature to relieve tension for the relief of strained emotion. “To produee laughter there must first be a violation of the established order of things, but we do not laugh at serious violations of this law. The fat man falling down on the ice is funny only so long as we know he isn’t hurt, but if we do not see him get up promptly we immediately beeome concerned. We must know what the law is that was violated in order to laugh. Physical slips or lapses from natural law, slips in language, dialects and double meanings, plays on words, wrong meanings, or misunderstandings, and in particular, the inadvertant slip, please us. Most characteristie of American humor is exaggeration. As an illustration Professor Neweomb told the story of a young couple who wished to be married and made this known to the minister, who agreed to perform the eeremony at the conclusion of the day’s services. When devotions were over, the minister an¬ nounced that anyone wishing to be married might step up to the rail. One man and thirteen women stepped forward. In summing up. Professor Newcomb said, “The social development of man¬ kind has come about through the inhibitions of primitive impulses that were thought harmful to the social order. This restraining of one’s self involves the constant use of powers of attention and concentration, and results in mental fatigue. The simplest form of relaxing this tension is laughter—it helps to pre- DR. G. G. GILKIE JL-. ' ■ Page two hundred fifty-six eerve the psychic equilibrium. It is of real value as a means of rest and relaxa¬ tion from the tension of daily life—it is the shock absorber. It is the spring that takes up the jar and enables us to stand the pace of civilization. It is the oil in the crankcase—the lubricant of life.” Thomas Eadie, the diver hero of the S-4 and S-51 raisings, gave a gripping talk of the principles of diving and of his experiences at the March lecture. Mr. Eadie said at the beginning that he was a diver, not a speaker, but as he warmed to his subject, his listeners believed he could be both. “Divers must be small, slim, wiry and possessed of a good deal of strength,” he said, as he stooped to nonchalantly lift, with two fingers, a hundred-pound diver’s belt for exhibition. “Fat absorbs nitrogen more readily, and so this type of man is more subject to ‘the bends.’ ” Commenting on frequent questions eoncerning fish, he stated that sharks are cowards, and only haunt sunken ships because of the food represented in the dead bodies. Mr. Eadie stated that divers have the advantage over ordinary fisher¬ men. They have to wait for what they can get, while we can take our pick as they swim by.” Illustrating the conditions imposed by water pressure, he pointed out that the pressure on a man’s body increases one ton for every two feet of depth to which he goes. At the greater depths, if one’s air supply is cut off, the pressure may literally force a man up into his non-compressible helmet. Mr. Eadie gave several examples of the humorous but perfectly serious sug¬ gestions proposed for giving the men in the S-51 air for their lives. One was about as follows. Put a large quantity of flowers in the submarine. Turn on the lights, and if possible, the sunlight. The flowers will grow and give off oxygen, thus keeping the men alive! At the April assembly. Dr. Harlow Shapely of Harvard was the lecturer. He dealt with “Practieal Astronomy for the Engineer” in a way calculated to bring home the outstanding points of this fascinating subject to the everyday engineer. He dealt with the progress of scientists in classifying known divisions of matter, going from suhelectronic structures and microcosms up to the universe itself. Man, he explained, is a colloidal aggregate and as sueh appears as a small subdivision of the earth division to which he has assigned the rating zero. This rating, he jokingly remarked, might be of greater appropriateness than he knew. Man is by no means the zenith of matter, as there are thirteen classifications above him. These are, in order of increasing size and complexity, meteors, satellitic systems, planetary structures, stars, double stars, galactic clusters, galaxies, super¬ galaxies, metagalactic systems, cosmoplasma and the universe. The last assembly was sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, which obtained Dr. Gordon Gilkie, who gave a most interesting talk on “Making the Most of One’s Ordinary Abilities.” Page two hundred fifty-seven THE ROPE PULL 1932 vs. 1933 TT WAS a day made especially for rope pulls; the wind ruffled the waters of Institute Pond; now and then a cold drizzly rain fell, the huge crowd shivered in its fur coats and mufflers while shouting words of advice to the favored teams. The Sophomores were grimly determined to be a “dry” class, while the Freshmen were ready to scrap as only Freshmen can scrap. “Dig in,” was the signal for dirt to fly and in a few seconds each group was anxiously awaiting the pistol shot. The gun barked—a few wild preliminary surges which only took up the slack and each class settled down to its regular “Catch, catch, heave,” striving to catch the other off balance. The end of the half hour time limit drew nigh and there was no apparent change in the position of the white cloth designating the middle of the rope. Both teams heaved valiantly but without effect and a five-minute overtime period was an¬ nounced. Captain “Fred” Whitford begged and pleaded with his men to give their all while Captain “Tom” Hyde of the Freshmen, almost with tears in his eyes, urged his stalwarts onward. And onward they went, or, to be truthful, backward with the rope, so that finally the Sophomores plunged into the murky waters to the pond to the great delight of the crowd and the even greater delight of the happy Freshmen. Page two hundred fifty-eight THE TECH CARNIVAL Page two hundred fifty-nine FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1929 • t RIDAY the thirteenth” held no terrors for Ralph Hodgkinson and his Carni¬ val committee this year. Although the day dawned wet and slippery and became even wetter and more slippery at eventide. Tech students and their friends crowded the Alumni Gym nearly to overflowing. The Glee Club opened with several selections, and when the curtain was raised for the Ereshman Skit, everyone’s curiosity was aroused. Television, befitting such engineers, was the topic, and if some of the older members of the College had had any inkling that such a startling invention was in use, they would cer¬ tainly have used more discretion in their acts. Present-day tabloid policies were used by the Frosh to present choice bits of scandal, and the use of figures sil¬ houetted against the screen was novel. The Class of ’32, in their competition for the “Y” cup, presented episodes from their lives as “Rambling Wrecks from Worcester Tech.” The main wreck was one old Ford, which could fall apart easier than any seen in the slap-stick movies. The theme song of the production was that old favorite, “I’m a Rambling Wreck from Worcester Tech,” rendered in a somewhat unsynchronized version by piano and quartet. TECH SHOW MAY 8 AND 10, 1930 A MYSTERY play “The Mystery Man,” was staged by the engineers on the evenings of May 8 and May 10 at Horticultural Hall, and was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. The play was released for amateur production only a short time previous and so it was entirely a new tale. It was well acted and a great deal of credit is due Mr. John P. Heald, who has coached Tech Shows for the last five years. The plot centers around Alice Prince, played by Emerson Holter, and Bob Wheeler,—Leonard Dunn, who are to be married on the day following the opening scene. The first scene takes place in Bob’s apartment at midnight. He has just returned from his wedding eve celebration which had been a stag party, and was feeling rather unsteady. He expected his best man, Phil Jones, played by Sum¬ ner Hall, to arrive that night from Chicago and so when he enters the room and sees a man lying on the davenport, he concludes it is Phil and jokingly tries to wake him up. He finally gives up the task as hopeless and calls in one of his neighbors to drink a final toast. Dan O’Grady, as Tuttle, responds to the invita¬ tion and he discovers that the man on the davenport is not Phil Jones and that he has been murdered—shot through the heart. They notify the police who quickly respond. The plot becomes more complicated and when the police arrive and begin in¬ vestigations nearly everyone is implicated. It surely looked like a tough case for Inspector Harrison, played by Cary Wilson. Tuttle suspiciously skips out by faking a telephone call and is suspected. Bob’s fiancee then phones and Bob, upon orders from the inspector, asks her to come over. This phone call puts Alice in a questionable position and she is closely questioned upon her arrival. A handkerchief initialed “A” was found near the body and this seemed to confirm the suspicion against Alice. A woman’s heel print was found in some ashes in a nearby fireplace and upon examination showed they were not similar to the heel print of Alice’s shoes and so she was released. Phil Jones had arrived from Chicago earlier in the evening and had gone to see the bride-to-be before going over to Bob’s. When he went to visit Bob, Alice and the maid accompanied him. In the apartment they had met a stranger and Phil admitted that he had had words with this man finally breaking a vase over his head. To protect Alice, Phil confessed to the murder, but this did not stop investigations. As the whole cast is on the stage being questioned, the light is suddenly put out and amid the confusion a shot is heard. After some commotion the lights are put on again and nothing appears amiss at first, but on demand of Harrison the group lines up for searching. One does not move, however, and that is the maid Page two hundred sixty of the Prince household. She is known as Evelyn Wells and this character is played by Onnie Petroman. She sits motionless in her chair and on examination it is found that she has been murdered—shot through the heart as in the previous murder in that same room. As Tuttle and Mr. Prince, played by William Drake, were the only ones in a position from which a shot could enter the murdered woman’s body at the spot where it had, they were accused of the murder and placed under arrest. A private talk between inspector Harrison, Mr. Prince, and Tuttle cleared the whole matter up. The murdered stranger was Mr. Prince’s brother, and Alice’s real father, who had been a worthless man and had left his wife, the murdered woman, when Alice was a baby. Unable to provide for the child Alice’s mother, Evelyn Wells, had sought aid from her husband’s brother, Mr. Prince. He adopted the child and took its mother into the house as a maid under the condition that Alice never learn of her real parentage. Nothing had been heard of Alice’s real father for years until a week before the double murder. The occasion was a blackmail letter to Mr. Prince demanding payment of a sum of money, threat¬ ening to tell Alice the secret of her parentage unless the demand was met. Evelyn also received a letter from the same source demanding her cooperation in the deed. When he failed to get the money however, he went to Bob’s apartment to disclose the secret to Bob. Bob was not in and so he decided to wait. Phil, Alice and Evelyn met him there and after the scuffle between Phil and Alice’s unknown father, Phil and Alice left. They had previously dismissed Evelyn, the maid. The latter had hid in the hall, however, and after Phil and Alice had left, she stole back into the room and murdered her husband in order to keep her secret from her daughter. The second murder was a case of suicide. Evelyn had been suspected, for her heel print was that in the fireplace, and to clear the whole thing up quickly she had taken her own life. Comedy was introduced into the play by William Pearson, taking the part of Detective Clancey, a rather stupid fellow. Togo and Yogo, two Chinese charac¬ ters, were portrayed by Stanley Chin and Emil Ostlund. Dr. Osburn was played by Frederick Whitford and Harold Cutler took the part of Anson, the elevator man. Dixon, a cop, played by Lenges Bull, completed the list of actors. Page two hundred sixty-one yiii Page two hundred sixty-two 1 WILSON OSTLIJND PETROMAN BULL CLARK CHIN CLASS OF 1930 COMMENCEMENT WEEK COMMITTEE E. Waldemar Carlson, Chairman Senior Prom William J. Newbold Roy W. Puddington Thomas F. Flynn C. Eugene Center Senior Banquet Warren R. Purcell Wendell H. Simpson Edward R. Delano Daniel F. O’Grady George E. Perreault F. Parker Smith Programs and Invitations Myrton P. Finney Carmelo S. Greco Edward C. Milde Warren R. Purcell Class Day Exercises Walter H. French Charles F. Wright Stanley H. Fillion Albert M. Goodnow Class Gift Henry 0. Allen Harold C. Hart Page two hundred sixty-three lift NEWMAN CLUB DANCE HOTEL BANCROFT BALLROOM—MARCH 3, 1930 “Hughie” Connor’s Bancroft Orchestra COMMITTEE Daniel F. O’Grady, Chairman Paul Johnson, ’32 Edward J. Bayon, ’31 Thomas F. Flynn, ’30 Timothy D. Crimmins, ’32 J. Roy Driscoll, ’33 Leonard G. Dunn, ’31 Ambrose Kennedy, ’32 Warren R. Purcell, ’30 Edward Odlum, Harry T. Jensen, ’33 John Kane, ’33 Paul Johnson, ’32 5 0 1 oi PATRONS President and Mrs. Ralph Earle Prof, and Mrs. Walter L. Jennings Prof, and Mrs. Arthur W. French Prof, and Mrs. A. Wilmer Duff Prof, and Mrs. Francis W. Roys Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Fallon JUNIOR PROM HOTEL BANCROFT BALLROOM—MAY 9, 1930 Georgie Tyne and His Georgia Cottonpickers COMMITTEE A. Francis Townsend, Chairman Frank T. Greene Harold J. Granger Robert S. Williamson Raymond D. Holcombe Raymond E. Hall Everett D. Collins Kenneth H. Perry SOPHOMORE HOP SANFORD RILEY HALL—MAY 29, 1930 Leo Hannon’s Musical Bellhops COMMITTEE Frederick F. Whitford, Chairman George T. Barks Leonard C. Daniels Henry E. Carlson Page two hundred sixty-four MUSICAL ASSOCIATION DANCE SANFORD RILEY HALL—NOVEMBER 2, 1929 “The Music Weavers” COMMITTEE Ralph Hodgkinson, Chairman Wilson H. Rice, ’30 John H. Hinchliffe, Jr., ’31 Warren R. Purcell, ’30 Robert S. Williamson, ’31 PATRONS President and Mrs. Ralph Earle Prof, and Mr. Jerome W. Howe Mr. and Mrs. Dean W. Hanscom INTERFRATERNITY DANCE HOTEL BANCROFT BALLROOM—JANUARY 17, 1930 “Hughie” Connor’s Bancroft Orchestra COMMITTEE Charles H. Cole, Chairman William H. Mill Ellman R. Smith Roy W. Puddington A. Francis Townsend, Jr. Robert S. Williamson William H. Doyle PATRONS President and Mrs. Ralph Earle Prof, and Mrs. Arthur W. Ewell Prof, and Mrs. Albert S. Richey Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Swan DORMITORY DANCE SANFORD RILEY HALL—FEBRUARY 20, 1930 “The Music Weavers” committee John E. Church, Chairman Irving J. Gartrell Henry J. Burnett Kenneth E. Gleason John C. Spence Wesley B. Reed Joseph H. Fogg PATRONS President and Mrs. Ralph Earle Prof, and Mrs. H. A. Maxfield Prof, and Mrs. J. W. Howe Mr. C. K. Scheifley Emil C. Ostlund two hundred sixty-five ACKNOWLEDGMENTS T he Peddler Board of 1930 expresses its appreciation to all those who contributed to the compilation of this volume, especially to THE HEFFERNAN PRESS THE PURDY STUDIOS THE HOWARD-WESSON ENGRAVING COMPANY THE SCHERVEE STUDIOS EUGENE FRANK GRAY STUDIOS JOSEPH CAPITAINE STUDIOS BACHRACH STUDIOS CHESTER J. BUSHONG STUDIOS BLANK AND STOLLER, INC. J. MITCHELL ELLIOT STUDIOS KAIDEN-KEYSTONE STUDIOS BENSON STUDIOS LAFLAMME STUDIOS TUPPER STUDIOS THE JOURNAL OFFICE PROFESSOR CHARLES J. ADAMS PROFESSOR HAROLD B. 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WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WESTERN BRANCH AT CHICAGO, 3635 IRON STREET The Latest in Drilling Machines MOTOR SPINDLE DRILLS Powerful multi-speed alternating current motor. Four direct motor speeds to spindle, 600, 900, 1200, and 1800 R.P.M, Changed instantly through drum type controller. BACK GEARS GIVING FOUR ADDITIONAL SPEEDS IF REQUIRED A remarkably flexible and quiet drilling, machine Leland-GifFord Company WORCESTER, MASS. A. 1. Gifford, ’96 W. H. Leland, ’97 S. Nikoloff, ’97 Compliments of the INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL OF W. P. 1. PHI GAMMA DELTA SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON THETA UPSILON OMEGA ALPHA TAU OMEGA THETA CHI LAMBDA CHI ALPHA PHI SIGMA KAPPA XIV Our faithful and untiring service the command of every custome GEORGE PHIEIP FINE SHOE REBUILDING BEST OF MATERIALS USED WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED 75A Main Street WORCESTER, MASS. Tel. Park 1429 Compliments of COGHLIN ELECTRIC COMPANY Electrical Wholesale Jobbers 30 Exchange Street and COGHLIN’S INC. 280 Main St. Electrical Contractors, Electrical Fixtures, Distributors for General Electric Refrigerators Dealers in Gifts John P. Coghlin, W. P. L, ’93; John W. Coghlin, W. P. L, ’19; Edwin B. Coghlin, W. P. L, ’23. ANYTIME ANYWHERE YELLOW CABS Limousines for Special Occasions PARK 1345 DIAL 4-3211 PREMIER TAILOR CLEANING-PRESSING DYEING Work called for and delivered M. FARRAH, Prop. Phone Park 5183 113 Highland St. YOUR LOWEST PRICED SERVANT IS ELECTRICITY ELECTRICITY Your willing servant every minute of the day and night in your home, store, shop, factory. Electricity is the one and only servant that combines efficiency and quality with low cost. The Worcester Electric Light Company Part of the Neiv England Power Association 11-15 EOSTER STREET Tel Park 1600 Coniplimenls of WORCESTER WIRE WORKS, INC. Manufacturers of HIGH GRADE STEEL WIRE 70 James St. Worcester, Mass. Uptown Office, 201 Slater Building XV Compliments Hayden’s Meat Market of WHOLESALE AND RETAIL The BANCROFT HOTEL Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, Game, Sweet Breads, Etc. R. L. BROWN Manager 405 PLEASANT STREET WORCESTER, MASS. Telephone Park 182 “The Choice of Particular Houseivives ” COMPLIMENTS OF THE TOWN TALK BREAD Arcade Malleable Iron COAIPANY “The Choice of the Fraternity Houses’’ ♦ XVI Highland Tailoring Co CLEANSERS - DYERS Your Wardrobe taken care of monthly $2.50 Present No. PARK 4117 Dial Phone 5-5302 179 Highland St., Corner Sever Worcester, Mass. WE CALL AND DELIVER FREE Incorporated 1907 C. A KING COMPANY Wholesale Groceries WE SPECIALIZE IN 10 CANNED GOODS 1-3-5 HYGEIA STREET WORCESTER, MASS. The Staff of The Peddler of 1930 wishes to thank all those who have helped to make this book a success and we urge all students to patronize these advertisers who have given us their support. xvn Designers of Art Theme and Engravers for this book 97ie Go liege Engravers of Afew Sngland WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS xviii