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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1925)
FORMER STUDENT RECEIVES HONOR Lieut. Alexander Pearson Killed In Air Service, Was Acclaimed At Dedication Aviation Leaders of West Meet; Fifty-Two Planes Give Big Demonstration A University of Oregon graduate received a signal honor when one of 'America’s great larmy air bases at Vancouver, Wash., was named Pearson field, in honor of Lieut. Alexander Pearson of Portland who crashed to his death in an army plane a year ago. Thousands of people gathered to acclaim the aviation leaders at the dedication services held at Van couver field, September 16. Feats of flying illustrating principles of air defense were watched with in terest by many spectators. Fifty two planes were in flight during the day in massed maneuvers and risky stunts; and as though to do honor to the day not one (plane was disabled. The family of the late Lieut. PeaTson was present at the serv ices, over which Colonel Frank J. Morow ^presided. Colonel Frank T. Arnold, chief of staff of the 96th division react the order of the Uni ted States war office, naming the field, the band played tho national anthem, colors were unfurled over the field, and a salute of 100 guns ■h as fired. Lieut. Pearson was born in Kan sas, November 12, 1895. ITe re ceived the degree of Bachelor of Science from this University. On May 8,^,1917, lie was appointed to service as second lieutenant in the Oregon infantry, Reserve Officers Training Corps, and received hon orable discharge August 17, 1917. Ho was a private in the first class aviation section enlisted reserve corps, and became a second lieu tenant in the regular army air service July 1, 1920, and later was promoted to a first lieutenantship. Lieut. Pearson finished "first in tho record-breaking transcontinent al air flight in 1921. He mapped the air currents of tho Grande Canyon of Arizona for tho depart ment of the interior, and also made the record trip from El Paso, Texas to Portland, Oregon, a distance of 1750 miles in 16 hours. Lieut. Pearson was killed September 20, 1924 at Fairfield, Ohio, when a plane he was testing crashed to earth during the Pulitzer speed classics. Russian Student Praises Methods of Instruction At University of Oregon (Continue# from page one) cow student body numbers approxi mately 12,000, a great majority of which are men. Last year for the first time, five or six of the .Russian universities started the co-educational system. Previously, all women students at tended separate institutions. The medical course at Moscow, Mr. Budaeff reports, is five years. Dur ing his first two years there, he studied pre-medical studies similar to those taught here, such as anat omy, histology, and physiology. Budaeff is taking a course in tho English department to master the English idiom; it is only in his speech that then is any trace of his European birth. “ I hardly have time,” said LAST DAY to see— James Cruze’s cleverest comedy : “The GOOSE HANGS HIGH” The great American comedy with the glow of life fanned into ■ flame. N. Y. Laughed and Loved it — It’s genuinely great! ALL STAR OAST 30MEDY NEWS Budaeff, “to study English and1, medicine too. English is much the harder for me. I don’t think medi cine is hard, since I have been in terested in it so long and have had experience in the study of it.” There are only four general sub jects handled in institutions given the name of universities, according to Budaeff—-medicine, jurispru dence, natural science, and litera ture. There arc no fraternities at Moscow, but there is an association of students similar to the associated student body of the University of Oregon. lie intends after graduating from .the Portland medical school to bring his mother from Russia to this state, where he is going to practice his profession. Budaeff has already taken out his -first citizenship papers and intends to become an American citizen as soon as it is legally possible. GRAD WRITES OF WORK IN ARIZONA SCHOOLS ■ ■ Lena Estwood, who graduated j from the school of Normal Arts j last June, is at present teaching j in Mesa, Arizona. Of her work in the southern j grammar school Miss Estwood says, j the classes are large and full and she is enjoying the experience. As for the country she declares that although the Arizona country is very beautiful and full of thrills, and she finds a wealth of land scape beauty, she misses the scen ery of Oregon. U. H. S. CLASS TO ENTERTAIN The junior-senior classes of the University high will attend the | showing of Harold Lloyd in “Tliej Freshman,” at the lleilig theater on the evening of October 24. The junior cl ass has given one sale and intends to have another , this Friday, the proceeds going to | aid in paying the expenses of see-1 ing the show. FOR SALE Practically now Brunswick - Balke Combination Carom or ! Pocket-Billiard and Poo) Table. 2 sets Detachable Cushion i Rails. All equipment includ ing a new set of Ivory Billiard Balls. An $800 table at a Bar gain Price. Phone 199 FORMER TRACK STAR LIMBERS UP ON FIELD Ralph Spearow To Locate In Business Here Ralph Spearow, premier track-i ster of former University teams and captain of two years a(go, was out in uniform last night going over the ground he left upon gradua tion. Tie took a few turns around the track and then limbered up on the pole vault, his favorite posi tion. Ex-captain Spearow is not out for the Oregon track team this year nsT he has been a member his alloted time, but is only continu ing his training. He expects to locate in Eugene with his family and will soon engage in business, it is announced. He will be on hand next spring MR.HAPPY PARTY NO DREAMS OF BLISS NO*MORE DELIGHT AN THIS TO ANY APPETITE \ I I VV/HAT conjures up a more delightful en tertainment than the idea of a nice juicy roast served with the proper vegetables. This market makes such dreams come true. Watch for Mr. Happy Party EUGENE I ■PACKING CO. ii’a#fclPhoite-38/x?S Heaters Study Lamps 2-Way Sockets and Globes ' Amongst many other Electrical Conveniences at H. W. WHITE Electric Company Phone 254 878 Willamette St. FLORSHEIM SHOE A fine Florsheim brogue for the man who dresses in keeping with the times. Best materials— best workmanship—a sturdy shoe for all around wear. r=> The Campus — $10 Model Shoe Store to help tutor the track aspirants. Although not in the capacity of a coach, Spearow will give his time gratis, as he is endowed with the famous Oregon alumni spirit. He likes to see a winner, he states, and will help imbue the var sity with the spirit necessary to win. With this in view Spearow will work out on Hayward field at ev ery opportunity. In this way he will keep himself in trim besides being able to keep in touch with his favorite hobby, track. DEBATE CANDIDATES ASKED TO REGISTER Aspirants for the freshmen men and varsity men’s .debate squads for the coming year are requested by J. Stanley Gray, head of the public speaking' department to reg ister at his office, 206 Sociology building. Mr. Gray, who will'be head debate and oratory coach this year is anxious to have pros . ■ -S- & TODAY ONLY „ COLUMBIA PICTURES lju., |l | |f§ So DANCER ■IGNAL" BRILLIANT ALL STAR CAST The greatest story of rail road life ever screened. PAINE’S COLONIAL Eleventh and Alder pective debaters confer with him before registering. A list is posted on the second floor of the Sociology buildin'g for varsity and. freshmen candidates who are expected to signify which side of the question they wish' to debate, when signing their names. Mr. Gary will be assisted this year in coaching the varsity and freshmen men and women speakers by Mr. Ralph I). Horn. SWIMMING PLANS GIVEN Hours and days for women’s class team practices in swimming have been arranged, and a new schedule announced. Monday night, from five to six, has been set aside as the only time for general, volun tary swimming. Tuesday night is reserved for seniors, Wednesday for juniors, Thursday for freshmen, and Friday for sophomores. All prac tice hours are from five to six. Roll call will be held for all team practices, and girls wishing to get in all their practices must be there at that time. HOMECOMING PLANS WILL BE OUT TODAY Definite announcement of Home coming plans are expected to be made today following the meeting of the Homecoming directorate at the Journalism building !at 4:15 o’clock. Preliminary details of^the week-end, which is November 13, 14 and 15, were discussed at a meeting Monday. Possible changes in some of the various features of Homecoming will be made, it has been intimated, if. the directorate is convinced the changes would tend to make the celebration more interesting to the alumni. OREGON SHOE SHINE PARLOR Across from Commerce I$ank. One of the best men for doing cleaning and shining. Makes shoes look like patent leather. Get Your Winter Wardrobe Ready Now! "Y^ASN’T it Benjamin Franklin who said, “Eat to please yourself, but dress to please others?” What a difference it would make if we all considered it a solemn duty to look our best at all times. Are you getting one hundred percent service out of your clothes ? 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