Preliminary Program of the S t Louis Meeting of the American Chemical Society April 7 to 11, 1941 General Program Registration and divisional meetings will be held in the Municipal Auditorium, 14th and Market Streets. Sunday, A p r i l 6 2:00 to 9:00 P. M.—Registration, Grand lounge, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium. 6:00 to 10:00 p. M.—Entertainment, Hotel Jefferson. Monday, April 7 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 p. M.—Registration. 9 : 3 0 A. M.—Council meeting, Hotel Jefferson. 12:15 P. M.—Group luncheons. 2:00 P. M.—General meeting, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium. 3:30 to 5:30 P. M.—Complimentary tea in honor of officers' wives, Hotel Jefferson. 8 : 1 5 P . M . — E n t e r t a i n m e n t , Opera House, Municipal Auditorium.
8:30 P. M.—Musical melange, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium. Wednesday, A p r i l 9 7:30 A. M.—Group breakfasts. 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 p. M.—Registration. 8:30 A. M.—Plant visits. 9:00 A. M.—Divisional meetings. 12:15 P. M.—Group luncheons. 1:00 P. M.—Plant visits. 2:00 p. M.—Divisional meetings. 7:30 P. M.—Subscription dinner, Hotel Jefferson. Thursday, A p r i l 1 0 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 12:15 1:00 1:30 2:00 6:30
A. M.—Group breakfasts. A. M. to 6:00 p. M.—Registration. A. M.—Plant visits. A. M.—Divisional meetings. P. M.—Group luncheons. p. M.—Plant visits. p. M.—Golf tournament. p. M.—Divisional meetings. P. M.—Group dinners.
Friday, April 11 Tuesday, A p r i l 8 7 : 3 0 A . M.—Group breakfasts. 8:00 A. M. to 6:00 P. M.—Registration. 9:00 A. M.—Divisional meetings. 12:15 P. M.—Group luncheons. l : 0 0 P. M.—Plant visits. 2:00 P. M.—Divisional meetings. 6:30 P. M.—Group dinners.
7:30 A. M.—Group breakfasts. 8:00 A. M. to 12 M.—Registration. 9:00 A. M.—Divisional meetings. 12:15 P. M.—Group luncheons. 1:00 P. M.—Busses leave for Rolla, Mo. New chemistry building at the School of Mines will be dedicated in the after-
2:00 p. M.—Divisional meetings.
Local Committee Chairmen HONORARY CHAIRMAN—L. McMaster. GENERAL CHAIRMAN—H. E. Wiedemann, 1604 Chemical Bldg. SECRETARY—E. S. Weil. ENTERTAINMENT—L. A. Watt. FINANCE—Jules Bebie. GROUP MEALS—P. A. Krueger, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works. HOTELS—J. H. Gardner, Washington University. LADIES' ENTERTAINMENT—Miss Hildegarde Frerichs. MEETING ROOMS—F. D . Smith, Monsanto Chemical Co. PLANT VISITS—A. H. Winheim. PRINTING—C. N. Jordan. PUBLICITY—H. A. Marple. RECEPTION—Fredrich Olsen. REGISTRATION—L. J. Wood. TRANSPORTATION—A. E. Huff. WOMEN CHEMISTS—Miss Ernestine Long.
Ladies' Program Ladies' Headquarters will be maintained on the Mezzanine Floor, Hotel Jefferson, throughout the meeting. Sunday, A p r i l 6 2:00 to 6:00 p. M.—Registration, Grand Lounge, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium.
COURTESY. 8 T . LOUIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Municipal Auditorium where American Chemical Society meetings are to be held
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18 6:00 to 10:00 p. M.—General entertain ment, Hotel Jefferson.
Monday, April 7 8:00 A. M. t o 6:00 P. M.—Registration. 10:00 A. M.—Trip through Forest Park, the Zoo, and t h e Jewel Box. 3:30 to 5 : 3 0 P. M.—Complimentary tea in honor of officers' wives, Hotel Jeffer son. 8:15 P. M.—Entertainment, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium.
Tuesday, April 8 10:00 A. M.—Sightseeing trip with compli mentary luncheon at Glen Echo Coun try Club and cards in the afternoon. Return to hotels at 4 : 3 0 P. M. 8:30 P. M.—Musical melange, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium.
Wednesday, April 9 9:00 A. M. t o 12 M.—Illustrated lectures on furs and shoes at Hotel Jefferson. 1:30 P.M.—Complimentary tea at Art Museum, Forest Park. 7:30 P. M.—Subscription dinner, Hotel Jefferson.
Thursday, April 10 10:00 A. M.—Trip through Forest Park, the Zoo, and t h e Jewel Box. 12:30 P. M.—Complimentary luncheon and style show, University Club. 2:00 P. M.—Plant visits. A nursery, in charge of a trained attend ant, will be maintained in the Hotel Jeffer son. Provision for food or other require ments for the child should be made directly with the attendant by the mother. Children from t w o through six years of age will be cared for under expert super vision.
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(b) All persons in registering a t meetings of the SOCIETY shall state whether or not they are members of the SOCIETY and, if not, whether they are chemists or chemical engineers. (c) American chemists or chemical engi neers, nonmembers of the SOCIETY, attend ing meetings of the SOCIETY, shall assist in the support of the facilities which they en joy by paying a higher registration fee than members. This differential at gen eral meetings shall be $5.00 higher than the fee charged members; while at regional and divisional meetings it shall be at least twice the regular fee adopted. They shall be furnished with a special nonmember badge t o differentiate them from members of the SOCIETY and from foreign and nonchemist guests. The differential charged shall not apply t o regularly matriculated students majoring in chemistry or chemi cal engineering a t any college or univer sity. (d) Meetings are normally open to all registrants, but any session may be closed to nonmembers of the SOCIETY b y order of the President. N O T E : Corporation members have the right to designate one representative only with membership privileges at each meet ing. If a corporation member sends a substitute for t h e delegate of record, the Secretary's office should be informed by mail. In registering, such a representative should sign the corporation name, per his own as representative. Associate members of local sections and of divisions are not members of the Society, and have no Society privileges; if chemists or chemical engineers, their registration fee is $8.00. All visitors, including children, regardless of age, who participate in any trips, lunches, or other activities provided on either the men's or women's program, regardless of whether they are free or paid events, must pay the visi tors' registration fee, $3.00, and wear the appropriate badge.
Hotels Registration The Registration Headquarters of the meeting will open at 2 : 0 0 P. M. Sunday in the Grand Lounge, Opera House, Municipal Auditorium and will continue there throughout the meeting. The regis tration fee, required b y vote of the Coun cil to help carry local expenses, has been fixed at $3.00 for members and visitors other than American nonmember chemists and chemical engineers; $8.00 for Ameri can nonmember chemists and chemical engineers. All members and visitors must register to help carry the expense of the meeting.
Society Regulations Governing Registration BYLAW 2. (a) Attendance at meetings of the SOCIETY is limited to registered per sons.
Vol. 19, No. 1 Louis. Please give a first and second choice of hotels. When making multiple reservations please list the name of each person requesting a room and the nature of the room desired. Reservations in excess of the capacity of the hotel indicated will be secured at the nearest hotel having available space.
Railroad Rates Owing to the general reduction of rail road rates, railroads have discontinued the granting of reduced fares t o conventions. However, there are substantial reductions in special 15-day and 30-day round-trip fares from many cities. Consult your local ticket agent.
Addresses of Divisional Secretaries AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY.
Carl R. Fellers, Massachusetts State Agri cultural College, Amherst, Mass, ANALYTICAL· AND MlCRO CHEMISTRY.
Francis W. Power, Fordham University, New York, Ν . Υ. BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY.
Erwin Brand,
630 West 168th St., New York, Ν . Υ . CELLULOSE
CHEMISTRY.
Charles
R.
Fordyce, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, Ν. Υ. CHEMICAL EDUCATION.
Paul H. Fall,
Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio. COLLOID CHEMISTRY.
W. O. Milligan,
Chemistry Department, Houston, Tex. GAS
AND F U E L
Rice Institute,
CHEMISTRY.
Gilbert
Thiessen, 6625 Woodwell St., Pittsburgh, Penna. HISTORY
OF CHEMISTRY.
Ralph
E.
Oesper, Department of Chemistry, Uni versity of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMIS-
TRY. Whitney Weinrich, Gulf Research & Development Co., B o x 2038, Pitts burgh, Penna. MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY. John H. Speer,
Hotel Jefferson, 12th and Locust Streets, has been designated as headquarters for the meeting. The Mayfair, 8 t h and St. Charles Streets, will be headquarters for the Divi sion of Rubber Chemistry. Bequests for reservations should be sent at an early date direct t o the chair man of the Hotels Committee, John H. Gardner, Washington University, St. OFFICIAL HOTELS
SINGLE
Jefferson. Mayfair Statler American Claridge De Soto Lennox Mark Twain Warwick
S3.00 3.00 to 4.50 2.50 to 7.00 1.50 to 2.00 None 2.50 to 5.00 3.50 to 4.50 2.00 to 3.00 2.00 to 3.50
5242 Hoffman St., Niles Center, III. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.
Arthur C. Cope,
Department of Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College, Bryn Mawr, Penna. P A I N T , VARNISH, AND PLASTICS CHEMIS
TRY. Adolf C. Elm, Box 263, Palmerton, Penna. PETROLEUM CHEMISTRY.
Cary R. Wag
ner, Pure Oil Co., 35 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, III. DOUBLE B E D
$5.00 to 7.00 None 4.50 to 9.00 2.50 to 3.00 3.00 to 6.00 3.50 to 7.00 5.00 to 8.00 3.50 to 6.00 3.00 to 5.00
(See map, page 21)
TWIN BEDS
$6.00 5.50 5.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.50 4.50 4.00
to 8.00 to 6.50 to 9.00 to 7.00 to 6.00 to 8.00 to 5.50 to 5.00
January 10, 1941
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COURTESY. S T . LOUIS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
A bird's-eye view of new Memorial Plaza PHYSICAL AND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY.
Ralph E . Gibson, Geophysical Laboratory, 2801 Upton St., Washington, D . C. RUBBER
CHEMISTRY.
Howard
I.
Cramer, Department of Chemistry, Uni versity of Akron, Akron, Ohio. SUGAR
CHEMISTRY
A N D TECHNOLOGY.
E. Whitman Rice, National Sugar Refin ing Co., 129 Front St., N e w York, Ν . Υ. WATER,
SEWAGE,
AND
SANITATION
CHEMISTRY. Frederick G. Straub, 159 N o y e s Laboratory, University of Illinois, Urbana, III.
Papers for the M e e t i n g Titles for papers should be sent to the secretary of t h e appropriate division and not to the Secretary of the Society. Titles to appear on the final program and abstracts, or complete papers where required, must be in the hands of the individual secretaries not later than February 15.
Society Regulations Govern ing Papers BYLAW 3 . (a) Papers by American chemists or chemical engineers not mem bers of t h e SOCIETY shall not appear on t h e programs of general, divisional, or regional meetings of the SOCIETY unless t h e y be joint papers with SOCIETY mem bers. (6) All papers presented before general, divisional, regional, group, local section, or other meetings are t h e property of the SOCIETY, t o be published in the journals of the SOCIETY or released by the appropriate editor if not retained for such publication. (c)
The SOCIETY is not responsible for
statements and opinions advanced by individuals in papers or discussions before its meetings. (d) A n y paper, although announced in t h e final program, may b e excluded at any
time prior to delivery by order of the President. The Board of Directors has voted the following regulations (R-55) governing papers t o be presented before general, di visional, regional, or group meetings, supplementing Bylaw 3 : (a) Authorship of papers shall be ac credited only to individuals and not to companies or laboratories. (6) N o paper m a y be presented which has been offered for publication elsewhere. (c) N o paper, no matter how important, m a y be presented, the title of which does not appear on the final program. (d) If a paper is declined by any division of the SOCIETY, t h e secretary of that divi sion is instructed t o notify the secretary of any other division t o which it is likely to be offered.
Divisional Requirements The Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry requires a 200-word abstract and the complete manuscript. Papers received after February 15 will not be in cluded in the final program. Planographed abstracts of the papers will be sent to all members of t h e division about two weeks prior t o the meeting. The Division of Analytical and Micro Chemistry requires that authors who plan to present papers before the division return to the secretary of the division a form which lists the title of the paper, the name and address of t h e author (or authors), t h e name of t h e laboratory in which the work was done, the time needed for informal presentation, projection equipment required, a 200- t o 250-word abstract, and one copy of the complete paper. The Division of Biological Chemistry requires a 200-word abstract and informa tion regarding t h e time required for
19 presentation of the paper. Abstracts of the papers will be sent to members of the division prior t o the meeting. The Division of Cellulose Chemistry requires that an abstract not to exceed 200 words and two copies of the manuscript be in the hands of t h e secretary of the di vision on or before February 15. T w o copies of the manuscript are necessary in order that the paper m a y be considered by the review committee within t h e time remaining between February 15 a n d the date on which the final program is sub mitted for publication. The Division of Chemical Education requires a 200-word abstract, the com plete paper, a n d information on t h e time needed for presentation. Abstracts of all papers on the division's program will be sent to members of t h e division in advance of the meeting. The Division of Colloid Chemistry re quires a brief abstract of 250 words, and a longer abstract of 1000 to 1500 words be fore February 15; all titles t o be included in the final program must receive favorable action by a review committee. The Division of Gas and Fuel Chemistry requires t w o copies of a 200-word abstract and the complete manuscript before February 15; all manuscripts of papers t o be included in t h e final program must re ceive favorable action b y a review com mittee. The Division of t h e History of Chem istry requires t h e title of the paper, the name of the author (or authors) with a d dress and official connection at the time of the work reported, t w o copies of a n abstract not t o exceed 2 5 0 words, and information regarding t h e time required to present the paper and need for a lantern. The complete manuscript should be sent t o the secretary not later than February 15. The Division of Industrial and Engi neering Chemistry requires the complete paper for submission t o reviewers. I t must be accompanied b y a 200-word abstract, and information regarding the time requirement, need for a lantern, and the name of t h e laboratory in which the work was done. T h e paper will be placed upon the final program only after receiving a favorable report from the reviewers. The Division of Medicinal Chemistry has voted that authors m u s t submit the complete manuscript, three copies of a 200word abstract, a n estimate of the time needed for presentation, and the name of the laboratory in which the work was done. The executive committee has full authority to accept or reject papers. I n order to ensure papers of adequate scope and scholarly significance, t h e D i vision of Organic Chemistry requires (1) a 200-word abstract, and (2) a more e x tensive abstract of a t least 1000 words, or a carbon copy of t h e manuscript i n form for publication. B o t h of these a b stracts must reach t h e divisional secre tary by February 15. N o additions,
20 changes, or withdrawals of papers can be made after that date. The Division of Paint, Varnish, and Plastics Chemistry requires that those wishing t o present papers at the meeting send the title and two copies of an abstract to the secretary of the division before February 15. Two copies of the complete paper should be sent to the secretary at least thirty days before the meeting. The Division of Petroleum Chemistry requires that members wishing to present papers submit before February 10 three copies of a 100-word abstract and three copies of a 1000-word abstract; before February 24, three copies of the complete paper must be in the hands of the secretary of the division. If the final paper is submitted by February 10, the 1000-word abstract is unnecessary. The Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry requires that titles for papers be accompanied by an abstract of approximately 100 words for distribution to the members of the division, and the complete manuscript or another abstract of 1000 words. No title will be placed upon the program unless an author expects to be present t o give the paper. The Division of Rubber Chemistry requires the title of the paper, three copies of an abstract of 200 to 250 words, an estimate of the time which will be needed for presentation, and the name of the laboratory in which the work was done. The complete manuscript (three copies) must be submitted to the secretary on or prior to the date of presentation. The Division of Sugar Chemistry and Technology requires a 100- to 200-word abstract submitted with the title. The Division of Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Chemistry requires five copies of a 250-word abstract, and information regarding time required, need for lantern, and the laboratory from which t h e paper comes. The abstracts will be sent to members of the division prior to the meeting. Priority is based solely upon the date of receipt b y the secretary of the division or the appropriate editor of the complete paper deposited for publication. The Council has empowered officers of divisions to request any paper in advance, so that it may be passed upon and an indication made to the author as to whether he is to read the entire paper or to abstract it in order to give time for discussion. No paper may be presented at the meeting, title for which is not printed in the final program. "By title" should be placed on the announcement of any paper when t h e author is to be absent, so that members may understand in advance that the paper will not be read. All such papers should be placed at the end of the program. Authors should state whether or not they will require a lantern.
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Divisional Programs AU divisions except the Division of Fertilizer Chemistry have programs planned for St. Louis. Twelve symposia are tentatively scheduled. The Division of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is planning two symposia, one on Fortification of Foods with Minerals and Vitamins and the other on Fats. The division plans to participate in the vitamin program being arranged b y the Division of Biological Chemistry. Time will also be available for general papers on agricultural and food subjects. The new Division of Analytical and Micro Chemistry is planning six sessions for presentation of papers within the field of the division. The Division of Biological Chemistry is again arranging its usual program of vitamin papers. It will also hold sessions for discussion of miscellaneous biochemical subjects. The Division of Cellulose Chemistry will meet for two sessions devoted to general papers. The Division of Chemical Education is again organizing a student program. In addition, the customary student breakfast will be held. The division will sponsor a Symposium on the Last Two Years of College Chemistry. It also plans sessions for miscellaneous papers within its field. The Division of Colloid Chemistry will meet for two sessions of miscellaneous papers. The Division of Gas and Fuel Chemistry will hold three sessions for the presentation of general papers and a Symposium on Smokeless Fuels and Air-Pollution Abatement. The Division of the History of Chemistry plans two sessions of miscellaneous papers. Attention is directed to the fact that the division does not confine its interests to biography, but solicits papers on the historical aspects of all branches of chemistry. Nonmembers of the division are invited t o contribute papers or exhibit historical books, manuscripts, or apparatus. The Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry is sponsoring a Symposium on N e w Engineering Technique. A program of general papers also will be arranged. The Division of Medicinal Chemistry has arranged a Symposium on Some Current Projects in Medicinal Chemistry. Two sessions will be available for the presentation of miscellaneous papers on medicinal chemistry. The Division of Organic Chemistry will offer six sessions of papers. The Division of Paint, Varnish, and Plastics Chemistry is arranging a Symposium on Phenol-Formaldehyde Resins and Plastics. Sessions will be available for miscellaneous papers within the field of the division. The Division of Petroleum Chemistry will sponsor a Symposium on Analytical
Vol. 19, No. 1 Methods Used i n the Petroleum Industry. Time will also be available for other papers on petroleum chemistry. This meeting will mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of this division. The event will be appropriately celebrated at a special dinner Tuesday evening, April 8. The Division of Physical and Inorganic Chemistry has organized symposia on the Nomenclature of Inorganic Chemistry and on the Thermodynamics of Electrolytic Dissociation. Time will also be available for other papers within the field of the division. The division will meet for dinner on Monday evening, April 7. Authors are requested to note that papers on analytical chemistry, heretofore presented before this division, should now be submitted to t h e newly formed Division of Analytical and Micro Chemistry. The Division of Rubber Chemistry will meet on Thursday and Friday for a program of papers on general subjects pertaining to rubber chemistry and technology and for a Symposium on New Developments in the Processing of Rubber. The Division of Sugar Chemistry and Technology is scheduling papers describing contemporary work in the monosaccharide field, in commemoration of the appearance of Fischer's first papers on the sugars. In addition, time will be available for the presentation of miscellaneous papers within the field of the division. The Division of Water, Sewage, and Sanitation Chemistry will have two general sessions.
Employment Clearing
House
Another Membership Privilege AT
ST. LOUIS, the SOCIETY will again
provide facilities, beginning Sunday afternoon, for bringing together employers looking for chemists and chemical engineers and members and paid student affiliates registered at the meeting, seeking employment and wishing to make such contacts. It is hoped that those planning to register in the St. Louis Clearing House will write to the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY,
Mills Building, Washington, D . C , in the near future, requesting the proper forms. When returned, these will be checked and classified promptly, thus relieving congestion a t the time of the meeting. However, records filed in advance will not be cleared for employers until after the arrival of the registrants, since all users are assured that everyone whose vita is on file is available for interview. Those who do not file vita by mail, may fill out the forms in the Clearing House after arrival. Since employers begin inspecting these vitae early in the week, most effective use is made of the records first received. Amplification of the data on the forms and extended lists of publications can-
January 10, 1941 not be accepted for filing in the Clearing House. Many employers decline to interview an individual whose photograph is not on his record; therefore, each person should bring with him two copies of a good picture (look pleasant), preferably not larger than 2.5 X 3 inches, and attach them to duplicate copies of his vita. The data may be inspected by the employers' representatives at any time. Appointments for interviews will be made at the request of employers. Space will be available for such conferences. Chemists and chemical engineers with highly specialized training are wanted and should not hesitate to list their qualifications in the Clearing House. The Employment Clearing House is open only to members and paid student affiliates of the American Chemical Society registered at the meeting.
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This enterprise is undertaken in a spirit of service and not for profit. Sets are offered on the following terms: To members of divisions who forward receipt for divisional dues with remittance and order, 50 cents. To those without receipt for divisional dues, who remit with order, $1.00. To those who fail to enclose remittance with order, necessitating correspondence, SI.25. To those who require bills to be rendered, $1.50.
Employment Information Service A TTBNTION is also called to the special " ^ advertising privileges offered members and employers in the semimonthly advertising pages devoted to this subject in the N E W S EDITION.
Publication of Papers BYLAW 3 (b). All papers presented before general, divisional, regional, group, local section, or other meetings are the property of the SOCIETY, to be published in the journals of the SOCIETY or released by the appropriate editor if not retained for such publication. If release is desired, address the editor of the appropriate journal—i. e., H. E, Howe, A. B . Lamb, S. C. Lind, N . W. Rakestraw, or W. Albert Noyes, Jr. The editors will act promptly on any release requested when the paper is in their hands.
Abstracts of Papers Abstracts should accompany all titles when sent to the secretaries of the various divisions. Many of the secretaries complain that they are caused embarrassment through the nonarrival or late arrival of both titles and abstracts. Members are urged to attend to this matter in order t o facilitate proper cooperation with the News Service and enable the secretaries to have sets of abstracts ready in advance of the meeting. Sets of Abstracts As usual, sets of abstracts of meeting papers in planographed book form will be supplied by the A. C. S. News Service, 706 Mills Bldg., Washington, D . C. Sets are not guaranteed to be complete, but contain abstracts from all divisions as submitted by authors. The abstracts will be mailed as soon as possible after receipt of order, beginning about April 1, and will also be on sale at St. Louis.
News Service T h e A. C. S. News Service will have a press room at the meeting. Members w h o are t o present papers will confer a great service and p r o m o t e the efficiency of the publicity work by sending synopses to H. E. Howe, director of the News Service, Mills Bldg., Washington, D . C , as far in advance of the meeting as possible.
Women Chemists Headquarters for the women chemists M A P OF DOWNTOWN S T . LOUIS will be maintained in the Hotel Jefferson. A rest room, 1. Auditorium 9. Mark Twain Hotel 2. American Hotel 10. Maryland Hotel convenient to meet3. Belcher Bath Hotel 11. Mayfair Hotel ing r o o m s , w i l l be 4. Claridge Hotel 12. Milner Hotel p r o v i d e d for them 5. De Soto Hotel 13. Missouri Athletic Club in t h e M u n i c i p a l 6. Jefferson Hotel 14. Statler Hotel (Headquarters) Auditorium. 15. Warwick Hotel 7. Lennox Hotel 16. York Hotel A complimentary 17. Union Station 8. Majestic Hotel dinner will be served to women chemists registered as such at light. Motion-picture and special prothe meeting at 6:00 p. M. in the 15th Floor jection equipment will be available but Ballroom of the D e Soto Hotel, Tuesday, cannot be furnished at the expense of the April 8. SOCIETY. Arrangements must be made at least two weeks in advance. All correspondence relative to meeting rooms and Equipment for Divisional equipment should be addressed to F. D . M e e t i n g Rooms Smith, Monsanto Chemical Co., St. Louis. Each divisional secretary should get in All divisional meeting rooms will b e touch with the Meeting Rooms Committee equipped with a standard lantern-slide and inspect the assigned meeting room the projector, screen, blackboard, pointer, day before the first session of the division. chalk, erasers, and a reading desk with
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Arrangements for group breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners should be made with the Group Meals Committee, and not with the hotels. All correspondence should be addressed t o P . A. Krueger, Mallinckrodt Chemical Works, St. Louis. Early requests, indicating expected a t tendance and preference a s to time, are urged in order to avoid conflicts in t h e schedule.
match factory, leather tannery» corn products, coking plant using Illinois coal, rubber reclaiming, metal alloys, chemical, cereal, and clay products plants, soap works, vegetable cil refinery, and brewery. If small groups care t o visit St. Louis plants that are not listed in the final pro gram, the Plant Visits Committee will endeavor to obtain the necessary permission. Address Η. Winheim, Cherokee Plant, Internat. . Shoe Co., St. Louis.
Students
G o l f Tournament
Group M e a l s
Students of chemistry and chemical engineering are, as usual, urged t o attend the meeting in St. Louis. They will find unexcelled opportunities for informal con tacts with chemists from far and wide. Many subjects will be covered in the papers presented in the general and di visional meetings. The plant visits will have a definite educational value and the entertainment features will "season" the whole. The Division of Chemical Education is again sponsoring a program of papers prepared by students. I t has arranged for a special breakfast at low cost, to which all students are invited. The registration fee for regularly ma triculated students of chemistry or chemi cal engineering is $3.00. Special, lowprice hotel accommodations will be avail able. Address J. H. Gardner, Washington University, St. Louis. Student members and paid student affiliates of the SOCIETY registered at the meeting are eligible t o utilize the facilities of the A. C. S. Employment Clearing House in the Municipal Auditorium (see page 20).
Inspection Trips Plant visits of varied character are being arranged for the registrants. Some of the industries visited will be: paper (straw-board) mill, glass bottle works,
The golf tournament Thursday after noon, open only to members of the A. C . S., will be on one of the famous S t . Louis County courses. Civil War golfers (out in 61 and back in 65) and par golfers will be handled with the greatest of ease. For information in advance write t o F. W. Frerichs, Jr., The Cupple Co., St. Louis.
Final Program The final program will be printed in the March 25 issue of the N E W S EDITION. CHARLES L. PARSONS,
Secretary o^yQ
Attention
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Employers!!!
I Ν St. Louis the A. C. S. Employment Clearing House will have available for interview chemists and chemical engineers with a great variety of training and experi ence. We know of no other place at which one can find not only the records of such a diversified group of chemists and chemical engineers, but the individuals themselves. Any employer, having a vacancy t o fill or anticipating one, can ill afford t o pass u p this opportunity to make personal con tacts. Members and student affiliates, regis tered at the meeting and wishing employ ment or change of position will file records in the Clearing House. T h e forms provide space for a photograph, personal data,
and information regarding education and experience; a sample copy will be sent on request. A classified index will be main tained so that one can find quickly those with the special training or experience desired. A private room will be available in which employers' representatives may inspect the index and vitae at any time. At the request of a n y employer, interviews will be arranged promptly with anyone whose record is on file. Obviously, the advantages to employers are many. They may inspect these rec ords without any of the registrants know ing they are looking for chemists. Per sonal interviews are always more satisfactory than correspondence ; this plan makes available to each employer individuals from widely scattered localities who other wise could be interviewed only through time-consuming and costly travel. Space in which interviews m a y be held will be available. Those who have never visited an A. C. S. Employment Clearing House will find this unique employment aid of definite service if their experience follows that of many who regularly use it. Several employers send personnel department representa tives to each meeting solely to take ad vantage of this service. Those employers who have visited the Clearing House in t h e past will find the facilities and staff in St. Louis enlarged, thus assuring more prompt and more efficient service. Plan on using the A. C. S. Employment Clearing House i n the Municipal Audi torium, St. Louis, April 6 t o 11, 1941. ®
