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              THE MAROON Volume XV LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., OCTOBER 1, 1937 No. 3 Hugo Black Eligibility Questioned By Charles C. Chapman, S. J. Supreme Court Justice Ineligible If Klan MemberEditor's note: In view of the great interest being manifested in the case of Hugo Black, senator from Alabama, who was recently appointed as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and who has been accused of membership in the Klu Klux Klan, we submit the following article as having important bearing on the case in question. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black is definitely ineligible "to any office, or place of honor, profit or trust created by the Constitution or laws of the United States," if it can be proven that he ever belonged to the Klan and participated in its activities, such as going "in disguise on the highway, or premises of another, with the intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution of the United States or laws of the United States." The statute of May 31, 1870, reads as follows: "If two or more persons conspire to injure, oppress, threaten, or intimidate any citizen in the free exercise of any right or privilege secured to him by the Constitution of the United States, or laws of the United States, or because of his having exercised the same, or if two persons go in dsiguise on the highway, or on the premises of another, with the intent to prevent or hinder his free exercise or enjoyment of any right or privilege so secured they shall be fined not more than $5000, and imprisoned not more than 10 years, and shall, more-over, be thereafter ineligible to any office or place of honor, profit or trust created by the Constitution or laws of the United States." This statute of May, 1870, was repealed by ■■ Congress in later years, but walhreenacted on March 4, 1909. It is*thus still on the federal statute books, and may still be enforced by the proper authorities. . Name Ruswinckel New Accounting Forum Moderator J. W. Ruswinckel, instructor in econm i c s, was appointed moderator of the Accounting Forum at a meeting of the group held Tuesday morning in room 46, Marquette hall. Mr. Ruswinckel is a graduate of the University of Michigan, receiving his A. B. degree in 1931. He is a certified public accountant and has practiced in Detroit. More recently he was traveling auditor of the B. F. Goodrich Co. The new moderator succeeds Prof. Jack Mitchell, who is now working for his doctor's degree at Louisiana State university. An open discussion on "Partnership Liquidation" was conducted by Philip Achee at this meeting. It was decided to increase the 'membership in the forum to a maximum of fifteen, so as to enable a few more select students of accountancy to participate in the discussions, which are conducted weekly and constitute the main activity of the organization L. K. Tucker, president, asserted. All business meetings of the forum will be held Thursday at 8:45 p. m. in Marquette hall, Tucker also announced. De Droit Band To Play For First Dance Inaugural Function To Be Given At Yacht Club Johnny DeDroit and his orchestra have been selected to furnish the music for the first of the alluniversity student dances, it was announced today by Richard E. Wright, chairman of the student dance committee. De Droit's orchestra has been one of the favorites in jjast years and this present engagement will gratify the wish of the students that a "top" local orchestra play for every student function. The dance will be given at the Southern Yacht club on Friday, October 15. As usual the dance invitations will be restricted to Loyola students and alumni. Bids will sell for 75 cents per couple, and 50 cents per stag. Members of the dance committee who will have invitations on sale in the near future will be Wright, Andy Reising, Danny Lyons, Clay Calhoun, Jack Smythe, "Jiggs" Maerz, Steve Bailey, Walle Treme, Buddy Schreiber, Cyril Broussard, Ed Jeansonne and Robert B. Smythe. Class Heads Elected By Dominican I Organizations Select Campus Leaders for Year In Annual Election Officers of the freshman, sophomore, and junior classes, and of practically all extra-curricular organizations on the campus were chosen this week in the annual elections at St. Mary's Dominican college. The newly elected class officers are as follows: Junior class, Violet May Le Blanc, president; Mona Drez, vice-president; Aimee Houlard, secretary; Leona Galatoire, treasurer; Marguerite Ayala and Jane Evelyn Lear, student council representatives; Marguerite Ayala, editor; and Mary Bordelon, athletic manager. Sophomore class, Dorothy Phillips, president; Ada Patin, vicepresident; Grace McNamara, secretary; Virgie Rivet, treasurer; Joyce Darensbourg and Mildred Dempsey, student council representatives; Anna Ainsworth, editor, and Lillie Rhodes, athletic manager. Freshman Class, Helen La Garde, president; Marie Louise Huey Long Lives Again In Dr. Blain's New Book The personality and magnetism of the late Senator Huey P. Long always were, and probably still are, good "copy". Realizing this, Dr. Hugh Mercer Blain, chairman of the English department at Loyola, has edited and published a very interesting j book of short stories dealing with the life and associations of Louisiana's filibustering Kingfish. The book, entitled "Favorite Huey Long Stories", is a collection of humorous episodes, some emanating from the late Senator himself and others coming from his intimate friends. The mannerisms and idiosyncrasies of Huey Long are realistically depicted. His peculiar manner of speaking, so familiar to radio audiences of the near past, is described by Dr. Blain in one of the opening stories. Much of the material used was assimilated by Dr. Blain with the assistance of many prominent political and business leaders throughout the state. Among the better known are: United States Senator Allen Ellender, State Senator Harvey Peltier, Commissioner of Finance Jesse ■ Cave, Colonel Castro Carazo, I. B. Rennyson, and Attorney-General Gaston L. Porterie. The stories are illustrated in pen and ink sketches by the Item- Tribune staff artist, John Chase. Otto Claitor of Baton Rouge was in charge of publication. According to Dr. Blain, copies of the book will be distributed for sale in and about the capital city, particularly within the portals of the magnificent capitol building, one of Long's proudest achievements. SNARLING WOLVES SMILE —Photo by Edward Muldrey Above is seen part of the Wolfpack, smiling farewell before leaving for Washington, D. C, where they engage Catholic university tomorrow. Shown on the steps, reading from top to bottom, are: Jim Peterson, Captain Clay Calhoun, Bob Murphy, Marcus McCann, and Al Liaka; standing, left to right, Vic Hinterling, John Screen, Manager, Harold Juge, Joe Redding, Eddie Koehl, Gordon Murdock, Ed Nordstrom, Rene Faucheaux, Norman Preston, Anthony Galliano, Stan Guyer, and Jerome Guidry. Sodalities Plan Full Year Of Activities Junior-Senior Group First To Act; Mass Proposed For Team All sodalities of the college of arts and sciences resumed activities this week, and immediately began planning for the future along spiritual and social lines, according to the Rev. Samuel H. Ray, dean of men and director of the sodalities. First of the organizations to hold its initial meeting of the session, the junior-senior group gathered Tuesday morning in Marquette auditorium. John P. Screen, president, presided and let discussion of plans and coming events. Father Ray also addressed the members, praising their spirit in keeping up with the current news on Catholic action and in studying the problems confronting Catholic life. The group will sponsor a Mass and communion this morning for the football team, Screen announced. All members are requested to be present for the function, which will be held in the chapel of Thomas hall. Organization meetings of the freshman sodality were held Monday,President Addresses Gathering Mullins, O'Donnell Urge All Students To Promote School Spirit Students and faculties of the various schools and colleges were formally welcomed by the Very Rev. Harold A. Gaudin, S. J., president of the university, at the first general convocation of the session in Holy Name auditorium, Friday. "There must be a rediscovery of something old—the ideal of true manhood and of true religion," Father Ga\idin asserted in his address to the record crowd which filled both floors of the auditorium. He clearly indicated the necessity of a thorough education in Christian principles and of an enlightened youth that is clean of heart and of mind, if we are to defeat the false modernistic tenets of our present-day "isms." The Rev. Percy A. Roy, S. J., dean of the college of arts and sciences, introduced the speakers, who were, in addition to Father Gaudin, the Rev. Francis L. Janssen, S. J., regent of the college of arts and sciences; A. J. O'Donnell, Jr., president of the student council; and Coach Larry Mullins, head of the athletic department. Places! of honor on the stage were held by the deans and regents of the various schools and colleges, including the Rev. Samuel H. Ray, S. J., dean of men; Dr. Ernest E. Schuyten, dean of the college of music; Dr. John J. McCloskey, dean of the college of pharmacy; Dr. James T. Connor, dean of the school of law; Dr. Sidney L. Tiblier, dean of the school of dentistry; the Rev. James J. Wallace, S. Law School Dean Off For Kansas  /1 Dr. James T. Connor, dean of I the school of law, is attending the annual convention of the American Bar association, being held this week in Kansas City, Mo., it was | announced by his secretary, John J, McCauley, Tuesday. Dr. Connor departed Sunday,; after the football game and is ex- j president, presided and led dis- Cheerleaders To Display New Apparel When the Loyola Wolves take the field against the Birmingham- Southern Tigers Friday night, October 8, at Loyola stadium, the cheerleaders will be sporting new uniforms. "We will be the best dressed cheerleaders in the South," said head cheerleader, Alfred Farrell, Jr., enthusiastically. "Just wait until we take the stand." The uniforms will consist of a sport shirt and a jacket made of silk satin. The shirt will be maroon with gold trimmings. On the front there will be a wolf's head and "Loyola of the South" will be inscribed on the back. The jacket will have a gold body and maroon sleeves. The seal of the university will be on the front, while on the back there will be a megaphone. White pants with maroon stripes down the sides, and white shoes will complete the outfits.Maroon Joins College Press Organization joining hands with 500 major college newspapers throughout the nation, The Maroon, Loyola student weekly, has become a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, James E. Brown, editor, announced recently. Membership in the A. C. P. will enable the university paper to secure a variety of news which hitherto had been impossible to get. The association offers its wholehearted cooperation in any practical manner. Among the many advantages to be gained are an annual criticism of the school paper, a mimeographed monthly magazine containing features of interest, a regular column from the nation's capital, a colored rotogravure section, and an attractive assortment of campus snapshots. The A.' C. P. will hold its annual convention in Chicago, October 14- 16. Prominent newspapermen from various sections of the country are exepcted to address the gathering. Hundreds Cheer As Wolf pack Entrains For Washington Band Plays, Yells Fill Air as Team Leaves for Battle With Catholic U.; Mu 11 in s Praises Spirit of Crowd "This spirit of enthusiasm is the greatest I've ever seen—l certainly hope it continues until the end of the season!" smiled Larry "Moon" Mullins as the Loyola Wolves entrained Wednesday night from the L. and N. station for Washington, D. C, where they meet the powerful Catholfc University Cardinals in an all important intersectional tussle. The Wolves were given one of the warmest "sendoffs" in Loyola grid history. Yelling, screaming, and cheering, students and friends of the team really "whooped" it up. The band was out in full regalia, the stirring strains of the "Fight Song" filling the air. Cheerleader Farrell led the big crowd through a routine of "pep" yells that could be heard for blocks around. Co-eds shrieked and yelled, red-capped freshmen "trucked" and sang, while proud parents and relatives of the players wished them a tender "best of luck." The players were the first to appear, posing for newspapermen, and then entering the special coach amid a mighty roar from the crowd. "Tad" Gormley, faithful trainer of the team, insisted that the boys get to bed as soon as possible. They couldn't have slept right then, for the crowd outside continued their noisy demonstration.A few moments later Head Coach Mullins, assistants Leo Deutsch and Dick Pfefferle, arrived with Father Karl Maring, S.J., faculty director of athletics. "Moon", his contagious smile ever present, waved a final farewell and entered the coach with the rest of the boys. Frosh Hailed Before Court At Ursuline Convict-Clad Frosh Before Mock Tribunal For Rule Violations Convict-clad freshmen will be brought to trial by prosecuting upperclassmen this afternoon at Ursuline college on charges of violating regulations imposed during the initiation period, according to Miss Lucille Rummel, president of the sophomore class. Blue and white freshman caps are to be the reward of the nonrevolting yearlings. Those guilty of minor insubordinations will be paroled without the honor badges, while the students convicted of grave violations will be sentenced to another week of hazing. The initial meeting of the undergraduate sodality, during which the four new officers will be introduced to the membership and plans for the year outlined, will be held today at 1 p.m. in the assembly room, Miss Vera Miller, prefect, announced. Approximately one hundred students tried for admission into Thalpomenians, honorary dramatic society, Thursday morning in the auditorium. Judges were memj bers of the faculty and of the honorary group. Miss Jacqueline Johnston, senior arts student, has been elected campus representative of the Loyola University Thespian society by Ursuline members of the organization,Council Picks Leaders For Who's Who Twelve students of the university will be selected during the coming week as outstanding campus leaders for the publication, "Who's Who," official magazine of the Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities association, it was announced Tuesday by A. J. O'Donnell, Jr., president of the student council. The selections will be made by the student council and approved by the faculty. A change in the Loyola graduation rings was also announced by O'Donnell. The wolf or the side of the ring will be standing more erect with ears pointed upward. This will give a more lifelike appearance, O'Donnell said. Within a week, the committeemen for all activities of the student council will be announced. Name McCloskey To Food Group Dr. John F. McCloskey, dean of the college of pharmacy, has been requested to serve on the auxiliary group of the Committee on Food and Drug legislation, it was announced Monday by the college. The request comes from President Muldoon, of the American Association of Colleges. The committee, a national group, has been organized to make a study of Senate bill No. 5, the Copeland Drug bill, which is expected to come before Congress at the next session. Commerce Club Announces First Guest Speaker As first guest speaker of the year, Mr. Harry Lawton of the Foreign Exchange department of the Hibernia bank will address members of the Commerce club at the regular meeting of the group, Monday, October 11, it was announced by Wallace Treme, president. The lecture, on "Trade in the Orient," will take place in Marquette auditorium at 8:30 p. m. Mr. Lawton spoke at Loyola two years ago when all who heard his lectures on foreign trade were impressed by his knowledge of the subject as well as by his ability as a speaker. All students of the commerce department are invited to attend this lecture. Michael Byrne was put in charge of a membership committee at an informal meeting of the organization held Monday. Robert F. Morrow is to head the Key committee and Buddy O'Toole the Publications committee, Treme further announced. The president welcomed the new members to the organization and asserted definitely that socials are to be given in connection with the regular activities of the club. (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 3) I JOIN THE 'V SODALITY FIRST DANCE FRL, OCT. 15