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PAGE SIX THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, March 9, 1919 SOLDIERS' LETTERS From Edgar J. Goodrich, 1st Lieut. F.E. ex-'20 L.A., now with First Aero Squadron, A.E.F.; At Chatillon I ran into George Dixon, now a second lieutenant in M.T.C., who had been there all during January though neither of us knew of the other's presence. He gave me the address of Lee Shillinglaw in Paris. As my orders merely read to report to the First Air Depot, I thought it was neccesary to go to Paris to find out where it was. In Paris I found Professor BUsh who seemed quite glad to see me. He and Shillinglaw and I met at the University club and he took us to a little out of the way cafe, where we had a great deal to eat and even more conversation, mainly about the educational scheme of the government in which Mr. Bush is a big factor. Briefly it is this: that the army is to place 15,000 men in French and 3,000 men in English colleges for a three months' course in anything they wish to take, from aesthetic dancing to stock raising, on detched service, which means full pay and commutation of quarters and food. The students are to be classified according to their present knowledge of French and divided into small classes so that everyone will get as much done as possible. They will be chosen mostly from men who have degrees. After dinner we took in the Casino, for we oculdn't get seats at the Opera, and afterwards sat in the Imperial club and talked far into the night. Went to services at the Madeline in the morning and caught an afternoon train, composed entirely of German cars for Toul. Just missed Major Brodwell and Captan Sieg by one day in Paris. I am now settled with a German family in an apartment on the bank of the Rhine, just a few kilometers from Coblentz. My room is comfortable, two windows, a sofa in one corner, a shiny stove in another, not to mention a dresser, and a featherbed, Prussian medals, funeral wreaths, and topping all a picture of Old Bill himself, but it takes more than that to disturb my slumbers. The C.O. and I discovered mutual acquaintances at Wisconsin. THen there are a couple of Ames men and a law from Iowa. I've run across two friends in the three squadrons from Coblenz so I'll always have someone to whom I can lend money. We are flying "Salmalsons" which is a cause for rejoicing, and we observers won't have to double up our laigs in a blooming "Liberty." This is a beautiful country to fly in, this valley of the Rhine, with its old castles and fine vineyards and I anticipate some fine trips. Y.M. ELECTION THIS WEEK The annual election of the Y.M.C.A. will be held Thursday evening, March 13 at the Y.M.C.A building at 8 o'clock following the World Problems Forum. The report of the nominating committee is as follows from the Advisory Board. Two faculty men for a period of two years: Dean W.J. Teeters and Prof. A.C. Trowbridge to suceed themselves. H.G. Raymond for one year to fill vacancy. Two business men of Iowa City: B.E. Manville for two years to succeed himself. A.J Cox for one year to fill vacancy. Two students-as-large for one year each: Everett M. Raymond and Allan A. Herrick. Officers of student cabinet, for one year: president, Wm. S. Kelly, vice-president. Edward F. Rate; secretary, Horace W. Tousley, treasurer, Arthur G. Pyles. Other nominations by ballot are permissable at the time of election. The nominating committee consisted of R.B. Wylie, chairman, Dean George F. Kay, Ronald G. Reed, Robert E. Aurner, and Horace W. Tousley. Florence Volkmer is spending a few days with Ruth Beyer at West Liberty. Delata Sigman Delat entertaned at a dinner dance at the Burkley Imperial Saturday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Erling THoen and Dr. and Mrs. Carl I. Anderson were teh chaperone. Doris Brownlee is spending the week end at the Clearman house in Oxford. Etta Anthony of Currier hall was called to Fort Madison on account of illness Friday. Esther Shaw, sophomore, has returnd to school after a month of absence on acount of the illness of her mother. [advertisement] What Is the Greatest Thing in Life? Send your answers to the Contest Editor, Iowa City Daily Press [advertisement] Garden SUNDAY & MONDAY VIOLA DANA in "THE GOLD CURE" also A 2-reel Billy West Comedy [advertisement] Need a little more Coal this Spring? ORder PYROLITE- the long-flame coal. You can't beat it for quality or price. It is hot, clean, clinkerless and leaves little ash. We can now supply all you need. YOU'RE SURE WHEN YOU BUY OF DUNLAP BY THE DAM PHONE 10 [advertisement] Pastime TODAY & TOMORROW A picture that everyone should see "The Struggle Everlating" With Three Big Stars Milton Sills Florence Reed Irving Cummings ALSO A GOOD COMEDY Come early (Afternoon if possible) avoid standing- Continous from 1:30 to 10:45. A Great Show ADMISSION 15c [advertisement] BASKETBALL At the Armory Wisconsin vs. Iowa Monday, March 10 7:30 P.M Admission 50c 1 Ticket-No. 14
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PAGE SIX THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA Sunday, March 9, 1919 SOLDIERS' LETTERS From Edgar J. Goodrich, 1st Lieut. F.E. ex-'20 L.A., now with First Aero Squadron, A.E.F.; At Chatillon I ran into George Dixon, now a second lieutenant in M.T.C., who had been there all during January though neither of us knew of the other's presence. He gave me the address of Lee Shillinglaw in Paris. As my orders merely read to report to the First Air Depot, I thought it was neccesary to go to Paris to find out where it was. In Paris I found Professor BUsh who seemed quite glad to see me. He and Shillinglaw and I met at the University club and he took us to a little out of the way cafe, where we had a great deal to eat and even more conversation, mainly about the educational scheme of the government in which Mr. Bush is a big factor. Briefly it is this: that the army is to place 15,000 men in French and 3,000 men in English colleges for a three months' course in anything they wish to take, from aesthetic dancing to stock raising, on detched service, which means full pay and commutation of quarters and food. The students are to be classified according to their present knowledge of French and divided into small classes so that everyone will get as much done as possible. They will be chosen mostly from men who have degrees. After dinner we took in the Casino, for we oculdn't get seats at the Opera, and afterwards sat in the Imperial club and talked far into the night. Went to services at the Madeline in the morning and caught an afternoon train, composed entirely of German cars for Toul. Just missed Major Brodwell and Captan Sieg by one day in Paris. I am now settled with a German family in an apartment on the bank of the Rhine, just a few kilometers from Coblentz. My room is comfortable, two windows, a sofa in one corner, a shiny stove in another, not to mention a dresser, and a featherbed, Prussian medals, funeral wreaths, and topping all a picture of Old Bill himself, but it takes more than that to disturb my slumbers. The C.O. and I discovered mutual acquaintances at Wisconsin. THen there are a couple of Ames men and a law from Iowa. I've run across two friends in the three squadrons from Coblenz so I'll always have someone to whom I can lend money. We are flying "Salmalsons" which is a cause for rejoicing, and we observers won't have to double up our laigs in a blooming "Liberty." This is a beautiful country to fly in, this valley of the Rhine, with its old castles and fine vineyards and I anticipate some fine trips. Y.M. ELECTION THIS WEEK The annual election of the Y.M.C.A. will be held Thursday evening, March 13 at the Y.M.C.A building at 8 o'clock following the World Problems Forum. The report of the nominating committee is as follows from the Advisory Board. Two faculty men for a period of two years: Dean W.J. Teeters and Prof. A.C. Trowbridge to suceed themselves. H.G. Raymond for one year to fill vacancy. Two business men of Iowa City: B.E. Manville for two years to succeed himself. A.J Cox for one year to fill vacancy. Two students-as-large for one year each: Everett M. Raymond and Allan A. Herrick. Officers of student cabinet, for one year: president, Wm. S. Kelly, vice-president. Edward F. Rate; secretary, Horace W. Tousley, treasurer, Arthur G. Pyles. Other nominations by ballot are permissable at the time of election. The nominating committee consisted of R.B. Wylie, chairman, Dean George F. Kay, Ronald G. Reed, Robert E. Aurner, and Horace W. Tousley. Florence Volkmer is spending a few days with Ruth Beyer at West Liberty. Delata Sigman Delat entertaned at a dinner dance at the Burkley Imperial Saturday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Erling THoen and Dr. and Mrs. Carl I. Anderson were teh chaperone. Doris Brownlee is spending the week end at the Clearman house in Oxford. Etta Anthony of Currier hall was called to Fort Madison on account of illness Friday. Esther Shaw, sophomore, has returnd to school after a month of absence on acount of the illness of her mother. [advertisement] What Is the Greatest Thing in Life? Send your answers to the Contest Editor, Iowa City Daily Press [advertisement] Garden SUNDAY & MONDAY VIOLA DANA in "THE GOLD CURE" also A 2-reel Billy West Comedy [advertisement] Need a little more Coal this Spring? ORder PYROLITE- the long-flame coal. You can't beat it for quality or price. It is hot, clean, clinkerless and leaves little ash. We can now supply all you need. YOU'RE SURE WHEN YOU BUY OF DUNLAP BY THE DAM PHONE 10 [advertisement] Pastime TODAY & TOMORROW A picture that everyone should see "The Struggle Everlating" With Three Big Stars Milton Sills Florence Reed Irving Cummings ALSO A GOOD COMEDY Come early (Afternoon if possible) avoid standing- Continous from 1:30 to 10:45. A Great Show ADMISSION 15c [advertisement] BASKETBALL At the Armory Wisconsin vs. Iowa Monday, March 10 7:30 P.M Admission 50c 1 Ticket-No. 14
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