New self-help dormitory for Spartan athletes

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' MERCURY HERALD: L ew Self-Help Dormitory for Spartan Athletes Despite the fact that the school's much-publicized "help-the- athlete' policy was abandoned last spring, San Jose State col­lege athletes have not been left entirely to "shift for themselves" it was revealed yesterday. At least 30 athletes will room and work for their "keep" at a large house recently leased by the college physical education de­partment at .JE55 East Reed street, it was disclosed. The structure will be under the supervision of a house manager appointed by the physical educa­tion department and will take on the aspect of a "training dormi­tory" it was learned. A drive has been instigated by ;the patrons' association to obtain furnishings for the structure. No meals will be served at the house. The athletes will, how^ ever, work for their rooming privileges by keeping the struc­ture clean and in good condition. Through Mrs. Leo S. Price, chairman in charge of the project, the patron's association is ap­pealing for rugs, chairs, study lamps, tables, book cases, dress­ers, mirrors and porch and gar­den furniture. Those wishing to contribute are requested to call Ballard 1976W. A truck will call for the contributions. The committee from the as­sociation will be shown through the house by Coach Dud DeGroot Tuesday afternoon at 2 p. m.