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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 1931)
♦ SOCIETY ♦ By CAROL HURLBURT Mary Elizabeth Raurh Engaged to Donald Johnson Mr. and Mrs. William P. Rauch fennounced the engagement, of their daughter, Miss Mary Eliza beth, to Donald Norris Johnson at a bridge luncheon Saturday after noon for which Mrs. Rauch was hostess. Miss Rauch is a graduate of the University and a member of Alpha phi. Mr. Johnson, who is formerly of Eugene, is also a graduate of the University and is a member of Sigma Chi. The wedding is to take place in midsummer, after which the young couple will live in San Francisco, where Mr. Johnson is in business. * * * Stofiel-Todd Engagement Told Miss Gladys Stofiel announced her engagement to Roy Todd Sat urday morning at a breakfast party given here in Eugene by her mother, Mrs. J. H. Stofiel. The announcement was written on tiny scrolls which were attached to May baskets marking each place. i Both Miss Stofiel and Mr. Todd are teaching at the Junction City high school. Miss Stofiel was graduated from the University in 3927 and is affiliated with Alpha Delta Pi. Mr. Todd, who is from Buhl, Idaho, is a graduate of Lin field college. The wedding is to be an event of May 27. Elva Guttrklge and John Henderson Wed A wedding which has occasioned much interest is that of Miss Elva Guttridge to John M. Henderson, which took place recently in On tario, Oregon. Mrs. Henderson is a graduate of the University and Mr. Henderson of Oregon State college, where he was a member of the polo team. Since his graduation he has par ticipated in a number of leading tournaments on the coast. After a honeymoon trip through Idaho, the young couple will make their home near Prairie City. • ' Miss C yril Igoe, whose engage ment to Day Foster was an nounced lest week. Iteina Egersdorff Weds licese Lane (alder Word has been received on the ; campus recently of the marriage of Miss Iieina Egersdorff to Reese j Lane Calder, which took place on April 18 in Sacramento, California. Mrs. Calder was a junior on the campus last year and was affili ated with Alpha Omicron Pi and Gamma Alpha Chi, advertising honorary. After April 29 Mr. and Mrs. Calder will be at home on 2400 F street, Sacramento. Theta Entertains at Campbell Church Home The home of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Church on Fairmount boulevard was the scene for the spring formal with which Kappa Alpha Theta entertained Saturday evening. The rooms were decorated with tulips in variegated shades and tall yellow tapers. The programs were of white leather, and tne cor sages which were given to the pa trons a n d patronesses were formed around an orchid. The Oregon Rhythm boys, an accom plished accordion player, and a IF MOTHER H FAR AWAY 1 TELEGRAPH FLOWERS ON HER Mother’s Day hrin^ an obligation we dare not forget—for she expects your tribute. Ami though she may be many miles away, you can make her happy by letting us telegraph your flowers— swiftly, safely, and on time! It’s easy to do—and inexpensive. Place your order today! {!<< [LOWEM Chase Gardens G7 East Broadway PHONE 1950 «d ii inrss t ■f°r mOTH€R Something of Permanent Value They are appreciated more because they are lasting gifts. Vase, compact. mesh purse, wateh eloek, broocli, amber beads, water pitcher, bowls, sugar and creamer, salt and pepper shakers, bread tray, tea set. sandwich tray, vegetable dish, wateh band, table lighter, ice tub, bon bon dish. BRISTOW’S black-out from the Junior Vodvil were the features. Barbara Barker was general chairman for the dance. The guests of honor were: Mr. and Mrs. Campbell Church, Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Schwering, Miss Margaret Clarke, Mrs. Dean Walker, Mrs. Katherine Yerex, and Mrs. Grace Russell. Beta Has Vagabond Orchestra for Serenade One of the most elaborate sere nades of the year so far took place last night under the auspices of Beta Theta Pi. The music was furnished by the Varsity Vaga bond orchestra, under the direc tion of Johnny Robinson. * * * Stevens Barn Site For A. O. I'i Dance Considering the fact that no ag riculture is taught here, students “go back to the farm” for a good time only. Alpha Omicron Pi "went” Saturday night, when they gave a barn dance at Springfield in the Stevens’ barn. The barn is a huge place with rafters, haymows and honest-to goodness barnyard animals. The programs were made from bags of Bull Durham tobacco bound to cigarette papers. Edith Sinnett was general chairman and was assisted by Dor othy Illidge. Patrons and patronesses were Mr. and Mrs. Ronald H. Robnett, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reinhardt, and Mrs. Lucy Abrams. * * * Law School Host For Dinner Dance A dinner dance was given by the students of the law school last Wednesday evening. The hours were from 6 until 10:30, the affair being held at the Midway. Francis Reiter and Otto Froh mayer were in charge. The guests of honor included: Professor and Mrs. Wayne L. Morse, Dean and Mrs. Charles E. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton E. Spencer, and Vernon X. Miller. * * * Dorothy McCullough Lee Revisits Oregon Campus Dorothy McCullough Leo, wom an member of the state legisla ture, is spending Tuesday and Wednesday on the campus. Yes terday she held conferences for women students interested in law, and last night she attended a ban quet given by Pi Lambda Theta. She is staying at the Kappa Delta house. Mrs. Lee w'as here last week to speak before the A. W. S., and was entertained at a luncheon by Kappa Delta. * * * Theta Chi Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Birthday Celebrating 75 years of exist ence, the Oregon chapter of the Theta Chi fraternity held a joint Founder’s day banquet on April 18 with the Oregon State chapter. The banquet was held at the Eu gene chapter house. One hundred and ten persons were present. The speaker for the evening was Dean H. D. Sheldon. Speeches were also given by How ard Merrill, president of the Cor vallis chapter, and by William Mc Nabb, president of the Eugene chapter. Included among the guests of honor were: Dr. H. R. Crosland and George P. Hitchcock, both alumni. John Jeffers was general chair man for the event. International House Entertained by Smiths Dr. and Mrs. Warren D. Smith entertained members of the Inter national house Sunday evening. During the evening Dr. Smith showed his motion pictures taken on his recent trip to South Ameri ca. * * * Mcsdanics Kish and Hodge to Entertain One hundred and fifty invita tions have been extended by Mrs. Edwin T Hodge and Mrs. Andrew Fish, who will entertain at the home of the former for a tea this afternoon. The hours will be from 3:30 un til 5:30 o'clock. * * » National President of Delta Gamma Visits Chapter The national president of Delta Gamma. Mrs. Joseph Halsted, left Eugene Friday after having been a guest of the local chapter since Wednesday. An alumni dinner was given in her honor on Wednesday. Mrs. Halsted is from Evanston, Illinois, and is visiting the chap ters of the northwest while on her way to the installation of a chap ter at the University of Alberta. * * * Sororities Entertain Eugenites and Faculty Gamma Phi Beta and their chaperon. Mrs. Josephine Parrish Stewart, entertained at a formal dinner on Thursday evening. Cov ers were laid for i t guests, includ ing, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Betts. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Graham, Cap tain and Mrs. Clarence H. Bragg, Crisis Faced by Railroads, Says Erb Over Radio Transportation Profits Cut Into by Waterways And Busses "The railroads are facing a real crisis. The current economic de pression is not the only factor which threatens their welfare, and they are taking steps to meet the new danger.” This was the state ment of Donald Erb who spoke over station KORE during the reg ular Emerald editorial hour yes terday. Mr. Erb, whose subject was “The Present Railroad Crisis,” is a professor of economics, and is especially interested in transporta tion problems. "Motor competition has taken not only a large percentage of pas senger transportation but also a large part of freight hauling. Ereight transportation is the chief source of revenue and the railroads have billions invested in the equip ment used for freight hauling; but buses and trucks have taken over much of the short haul work, upon which the railroads so depend. Railroad rates are strictly regulat ed, and competition with motor service is about as difficult as that between the store owner and the curb vendor,” Mr. Erb said. in the past caused heavy invest ment losses, are being developed and operated at government ex pense in competition with the rail roads. The Mississippi river water 1 way, for example, took a billion and a half tons of freight from the railroads last year. It would have been cheaper had the government placed this freight on board cars and paid the freight rates to the railroad.” Oil and gasoline piping lines were also mentioned as competi tors of the railroads. “If the present rate of income continues, the revenue for the rail roads at the end of the year will j be only about 2.28 per cent on their investments. The situation has alarmed the railroads, they are taking steps toward preserving their own subsistence,” the speaker said. On Thursday’s program will be Dr. Victor Morris, also of the eco nomics department, w'ho will speak on the business cycle. The broad cast will occur at the regular time, 4:45 p. m. Dr. and Mrs. S. C. Endicott, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sanford, and Prof and Mrs. E. E. DeCou. , Pi Beta Phi also entertained at dinner last week. The guests were members of the faculty. They were: Dean and Mrs. Henry D. Sheldon, Waldo Schumacher, Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Huestis, and Dr. Meno Spann. INTERDENOMINATIONAL PLAN PROVED SUCCESS (Continued from Page One) developing the future leadership of the church. Similar organizations exist at the University of Michigan, Cor nell university, University of Ala bama, and the University of Maine. The general religious organiza tion of the students at the Univer sity of Michigan is the Student Christian association, which has been organized for a great many years and occupies a building of its own. At Cornell university there has grown up during recent years a demonstration of the ability of var ious religious groups to work to gether in close accord and har mony. This work is centered at Barnes hall. Here university pas tors from the Baptist, Congrega tional, Episcopal, Methodist, and Presbyterian churches, a Jewish rabbi and a Roman Catholic priest work together in close cooperation. The initiative and leadership of the 1 students themselves are made much of in the United Work or ganization, which has its own stu dent officers and student cabinet carrying on many and varied forms of activities. Four churches, the Baptist, Lu theran, Methodist, and Presbyter ian have student pastors at the University of Alabama. Alabama Union houses all of the student re ligious organizations. The University of Maine Christ ian association, which has been in existence practically since the founding of the University, occu pies a building allotted to it by the university. The association has the hearty support of the univer sity authorities, receives part of its funds from a university appro priation, and generous help from the faculty. POLITICIANS WILL GIVE OPINIONS IN EMERALD (Continued from Page One) Both of the presidential candidates are thoroughly capable of holding the office, and have proven their executive ability in committee work this year. Most of the actual campaigning will be done tonight, and victory will probably be won before the polls open tomorrow. High-pressure voting methods are being sponsored by both sides. Cars will again parade the streets carrying voters to the polls, and victory may go to the organization with the largest number of cam pus crates. Both tickets have printed material, setting forth the candidate’s merits, ready for dis tribution, and it will doubtless make its appearance on the cam pus some time today or early to morrow morning. Advertising Honorary To Hear M.G.M. Agent Hal Alias, publicity agent for the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture company, will be the main speaker at the regular meeting of Alpha Delta Sigma, national ad vertising fraternity, today noon at the Anchorage, it was announced by Harry Tonkon, president. Mr. Alias will speak on some phase of advertising. An impor tant business meeting will consti tute a part of the program, and all members are asked to be present. 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He went in with the expectation of seeing some fairly clever faked scenes, a lot of du bious thrills, and a good play on the sex side over the discovery of a savage white girl living as a jungle goddess. This reviewer came out convinced that he had seen by far the greatest adventure film in his short life. Came out ; filled with rushing superlatives unfortunately now trite to the film j goer. I It is with a degree of helpless ness that we try to tell you why you should see this film. It is stark adventure in the cradle of savag ery. peril in the primeval jungle. I “Trader Horn" starts today at the McDonald theatre.—L. M. Wheeler and Woolsey Close Today Today is your final chance to see Wheeler and Woolsey, assisted by Edna May Oliver and Dorothy Lee, in a hilarious comedy of two lunatics who buy a cuckoo king dom. Lots of wisecracks, lots of squirrely puns. “Cracked Nuts” is the only com edy in town today. 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