Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 19, 1933)
Ur. Hall Takes Over Position r At Washington Ex-Oregon President To Head Noted Institute AT OREGON 6 YEARS Celebrated Scholar Succeeds VV. * F. Willoughby at Van of Brookings Group WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 13 — (Special)- Dr. Arnold Bennett Hall, one of the nation’s leading scholars, this week assumed the leadership of the Institute for Gov ernment Research of the Brook ings institution of this city, it was announced today. Dr. Hall came here from the University of Ore gon, of which he was president for f six years. He succeeds W. F. Wil loughby as director of the insti tute. The complete personnel of the institute under Dr. Hall’s director ship is as follows: Trustees—Robert S. Brookings, Leo S. Rowe, Whiteford R. Cole, Frederic A. Delano, George East man, Jerome D. Greene, David F. Houston, Vernon Kellogg, Samuel Mather, John C. Merriam, Harold G. Moulton, John Barton Payne, Bolton Smith, and Paul M. War burg. Brookings Is Chairman Officers—Robert S. Brookings, chairman; Leo S. Rowe, vice chairman; Frederic A. Delano, treasurer; Harold G. Moulton, president. Oregon acquaintances of Dr. Arnold Bannett Hall have followed with interest his progress since he announced his resignation as presi dent of the University last sum | mer. They well know his capabil | ities and scholarly qualities and have expressed confidence in his competency to fulfill his new ob ligations at Washington. Culturally and physically, the University of Oregon reaped the fruits of Dr. Hall’s work while he was here. He founded the Oregon Dads' club in 1928; a similar organiza tion of Oregon mothers followed a year later. Attendance Shows Increase The increase in regular atten dance at Eugene was 77.5 per cent, and the school was enlarged ac cordingly. Due largely to Dr. Hall’s untiring efforts, a consider able number of nationally-recog nized authorities in education were persuaded to come westward as members of the Oregon faculty. Dr. Hall always prided himself on the fact that “Who’s Who in America” was not without the names of several University of Oregon professors. Among the out standing men who were added to k the University staff since 1926 were the following familiar educa tors: C. V. Boyer, David R. Davis Donald M. Erb, Ernest Gellhorn, Edward D. McAllister, Arthur Russell Moore, Wayne L. Morse, Robert Holmes Seashore, H. G. Townsend, C. W. Spears, George Williamson, and Leavitt Olds Wright. Dr. Hall Young Man Although a record of notable achievements is his, Dr. Hall is not an old man. The best years of his life still lie before him. He was born 51 years ago in Franklin, Ind., on July 22, 1881. His father was vice-president of Franklin (Continued on Page Three) Campus Calendar All football men who received letters this year can be measured | for their sweaters this afternoon at 3 o’clock in the coaches’ office, McArthur court. The Christian Science organiza tion on the campus will hold its regular Thursday evening meet ing at 7:30 in the Y. W. C. A. hut. Students and faculty members are invited to attend. A. W. S. council will meet at 7:45 tonight in the A. W. S. office at McArthur court. Kappa Sigma announces the pledging of Edward Kendall of Berkeley, California, and Grant Eade of Warrendale, Oregon. Skull and Dagger members meet at men’s gym at 12:30 today. Skull and Dagger group picture postponed until Friday, January 20. Condon hall—12:40. (Continued on Pdfje Three) Davis Repledges Don Cartwright For Kappa Sigs \ TTARLOW DAVIS, sophomore I 1 at the Kappa Sigma house, did a good piece of work last | night. He pledged a man, and ‘ heaven knows a brand new i pledge in these days is a mat ter for rejoicing in any frater | nity. So the boys gave Harlow all i the encouragement in the world | while he was trying to hang the brass on his rushee, and when j the successful culmination of his efforts was reached, they congratulated him sincerely. But the boys had their ton gues in their cheeks, the re port goes. For the rushee v.ras none other than Don Cart wright, sponsor of Sigma hall, and Don, be it known, was a graduate of 1925, and for four years wa3 a member of the Kappa Sigma house. I-Ie’s now doing graduate work in the University. And for all we know, Harlow still thinks he’s pledged a man, and will be suf I fused with the ruddy glow of accomplishment until he reads this story. I I____ I LAW PROFESSOR IS MADE MEMBER OF LEGAL GROUP Howard 0:1 National Committee, Announcement Made by Dean Wayne Morse Professor Charles G. Howard of the University law school faculty has been honored by the Ameri can Law School association, in that he was named on the national committee on contract law for one year, during a recent association convention held in Chicago, it was announced by Dean Wayne L. Morse. Dean Morse stated that he was especially pleased with the at> pointment of Professor Howard to the contract committee, because the appointment called attention to the excellent research work he has been doing in anotating the restatements of the law of con tracts with Oregon notes. For the past three years Pro fessor Howard has published a se ries of anotation articles in the Oregon Law Review, which has at tracted the favorable attention of many of the other anotators of re statements on the law of contracts. In fact, Dean Morse stated, sever al of the law professors, in at tendance at the convention, com mented to the effect that Profes sor Howard's restatement work is the best anotating which has been done. Professor Howard’s committee will have charge of the contract session at the next association convention, which is held annually in Chicago. Frank L. Chambers To Speak to Club Tonight The campus International Rela tions club will meet tonight at 7:45 at International house to hear Frank L. Chambers, Eugene busi ness man, tell of his recent visit to Russia. Dr. John H. Mueller spoke to the club during fall term on his trip to Russia in the summer of 1931. According to Dr. Victor P. Morris, faculty sponsor of the club, Mr. Chambers has an entirely dif ferent viewpoint on the subject, looking at it as a business man and community welfare leader instead of as a college professor and so ciologist. Anyone interested is invited to attend. , — New Brookings Chief With His Family I>r. Arnold Bennett Hall, ex-president of the University of Oregon, with Mrs. Hall and their small daughter, Caroline. Dr. Hall recently assumed the past of director of the Brookings institute for govern mental research at Washington, I). C. The above picture was unappetUlast summer several days before Dr. Hall left Eugene. SCABBARD, BLADE HOLDS PLEDGING AT HEADQUARTERS Impressive Ceremony at Barracks Held Yesterday in Honor of Military Honorary Men At a short but impressive cere mony yesterday afternoon in the R. O. T. C. barracks. Scabbard and Blade, national military hon orary, formally pledged the fol j lowing junior cadet officers: John i Beard, Howard Bobbitt, Philip Mulder, Alvin McKelligan, Robert. Ballard, George Hibbard, and A1 Soehr. Beard was unable to at tend the pledging. With the 1 o’clock class repre senting the Oregon unit, the pledges marched in, each accom panied by a member of the soci ety. They were introduced by ! Marshall Wright, treasurer, and I officially greeted by Forest Pax I ton, captain. The colors of the j organization were pinned upon the ! neophytes, and they filed out af ter being congratulated by Scab bard and Blade members and de partment instructors. Officials of Scabbard and Blade have announced that information concerning awarding of medals to underclass military students for meritorious work will be posted by the end of the week and that these students can begin definite; work toward attaining these hon ' ors. Faculty Control Discussed By Noted Gotham Leaders j NEW YORK, N. Y„ Jan. 18.— (Special) —The recent student demonstrations on the campuses of the College of the City of New York and of New York unive»sity have raised again the issue of how far college authorities should con i trol undergraduate activities. In the New York Times of October 30, two college presidents state opposing views on this question. Frederick B. Robinson, president of City college, believes that fac ulty supervision and guidance are necessary to avoid more serious penalties. He says in part: “Clear ly our trustees, like others, recog nize that they are responsible to : the public, parents and to the stu dents themselves for all that goes on under the college name. They i cannot shirk final responsibility nor do they seek to do so. While granting the students a generous | range of freedom in which to ex ' ercise initiative and self-control, they reserve the right to modify practices which in their judgment require modification. “Undergraduates are beset with the storm and stress cf adoles cence and young manhood and their impulses though usually al truistic are often based on partial information and spring from in experience and undue emotion. “If left wholly without faculty advice, guidance and ultimate con trol the athletes would neglect their studies and for the joys of victories on the fields of sport sac rifice future victories of science, letters and civic progress; under graduate publishers would contract debts which others would have to pay and bring discredit upon them selves and their colleges by over stepping the bounds of decent journalism; discussion groups would become the catspaw3 of out side agitators and embroil the col (Continued on Page Three) Bowerman Calls Traditions Court Special Meeting \ LL of Oregon’s tradition-en forcers, both the traditions court and the paddle-swinging | senior 15, will meet today for a special meeting in the men’s gymnasium. The meeting has been called by Bill Bowerman, who as vice president of the student body, has charge of tradition enforce ment on the campus. Bill promises some news of first-degree importance as the outcome of today’s meeting, and has decreed that every membed of the two traditions bodies be on hand. Seven-Day Shelf In OldLibe Offers Russian Novels For those who are interested in Russia, past, present, and prophe sied future, the seven-day shelf in the old library offers a variety of I new books. Perhaps the most out standing of the lot is “The History of the Russian Revolution,” by Leon Trotsky, whose name needs no further explanation. This is the first of two volumes upon a topic which a lifetime of first-hand experience has fitted the man to write with unquestioned authenti city. The translation from the Russian original is by Max East man. The second of the list, which also deals with the Russia of the past is “Rural Russia Under the Old Regime,” by Geroid Tanquary Robinson, associate professor of history in Columbia university. A new slant is found in “Red Russia,” by Theodor Seibert, w'ho is an international authority on the subject. The author went to Russia in 1926 as representative of four important German newspap ers, and stayed there four years. As he spoke Russian fluently and mingled freely .with all types of people his presentation is neither “bear-led” nor “spoon-fed.” His survey closes with an analysis of Russia’s relations with the west ern world. Another book, “red” in title and content, is “Red Smoke,” by Isaac Don Levine, author of a oiography of Stalin. His book is an answer to the question: What i3 (Continued on rage Four) DEPARTMENT STORE BUYER TO SPEAK AT MEETING TODAY Mrs. McClung To Discuss Training And Opportunities for Women In Department Store Mrs. Frances McClung, buyer for Lipman Wolfe company, will speak at a meeting of the A. W. S. today on the subject of: "Train ing For and Opportunities for Wo men in the Field of a Department Store Buyer.” The meeting will begin promptly at 4 o’clock and will be held in the vocational con ference room on the third floor of the Women'3 building. Mrs. McClung has been with Lip man Wolfe company for nearly 12 years during which time she man aged the jewelry department and is now the manager for silverware, handkerchiefs, and hosiery. Be cause of the fact that she has these departments, toward the end of her discussion she will be able to speak on new spring styles and trends in jewelry, hose, and new accessories from the standpoint of color trends, and changes in styles. Mrs. McClung is a graduate of the University of Missouri, where she majored in home economics and was affiliated with Kappa Al pha Theta. Upon graduating she taught home economics for a short time in a private school for wo men. Following that time she came West and took the position of sales girl in the silverware de partment in Lipman Wolfe & Co., from which she was transferred to the jewelry department. According to Ann Baum, retired president of the A. W. S., "Mrs. McClung had little experience in selling jewelry but was fascinated by it and determined to become our jewelry buyer which with per severance, originality, initiative, and keen observation, and the qualities which a buyer must have, or acquire, she finally received it.” Dean Dodge To Speak At Association Dinner Dean Homer E. Dodge of the University of Oklahoma, will be a speaker tonight at a dinner and meeting of the University of Ore gon chapter of the American As sociation of University Professors to be held in the men's dorm at 6:30. Dean Dodge is the field repre sentative of a committee now un dertaking a survey on the ad vancement of higher education. Part of the meeting will be given | over to a discussion of the pro gress of this group. Olympic Hero Will Withdraw From Athletics Ralph Hill Says He Will Quit Sports GREAT FAME IS WON In Brief Career at University of Oregon Bay Accorded Wide Acclaim as Banner I By MALCOLM BAUER Competitive sportdom lost one of its brightest lights last night when Ralph Hill, former Oregon track star and hero of the Olym pic games last summer, announced that he would no longer compete on the cinder paths. Hill, from his home in Klamath Falls, confirmed the word that he intended to re tire from the field of competitive athletics and begin in earnest the task of earning a living. In taking this step Hill was j forced to cancel several track en gagements in America and Eur ope for the approaching season. The lanky southern Oregon dis tance ace first burst into national recognition in the spring of 1930 when, in a dual meet with the University of Washington, he clicked off four laps in 4 minutes, 12.4 seconds to nose out Rufus Ki ser, national champion, and set up a new intercollegiate record for the mile run. Hill had the year before placed second to Kiser in the national intercollegiate meet at Chicago. The Big Rare! The Olympic games at Los An geles last summer gave Hill his big opportunity for lasting glory on the cinders. He swept through I the early qualifying races in fine | style, winning easily from the greatest distance stars the Unit ed States could produce, and bore the red, white, and blue in the games as this country’s number one man in the 5,000 meter run. Paired against the Oregon star in this race was Lauri Lehtinen, the highly touted Finnish runner, who crossed the ocean to compete in place of the incomparable Paavo Nurmi. What happened in that gruel ling duel between the world’s two greatest runners is now athletic history. Lehtinen received credit for the victory, but it was Hill who claimed the plaudits of the world with his sportsmanlike re fusal to make no protest against what appeared to be an unmistak able foul on the Finn’s part as they battled shoulder to shoulder down the stretch. Hill, however, is cred ited, along with Lehtinen, with the new Olympic games record which was made. He finished so close to the winner that their times were identical. Still Will Run Thus winter sports writers of (Continued on Page Pour) Social Calendars for Term Due This Week — All social functions that are to j be registered on the social calen dar this term must be registered this week at the dean of women’s office, it was announced yester day by Alice B. Macduff, assistant dean of women. In addition to this, petitions for each affair giving all of the partic ulars must be filed in the office at least one week before the date of the function. Quits Athletics I llalph Hill, Olympic hero, and ex-University of Oregon runner, | who announced last night that he was going to drop athletics for; “more serious things.” Called the | greatest distance runner ever to represent the United States, Hill i earned Phi Beta Kappa honors while a student here. NO MILITARY BALL FINAL VERDICT OF SCABBARD, BLADE Decision on Alternative Social Affair To Be Made Soon; Several Suggestions There will be no military ball this year. Members of Scabbard and Blade yesterday officially confirmed the rumors of the past two weeks. The decision came after all possi ble ways of financing the one in vitational ball of campus society had been studied and been found inadequate. Reduction of funds available for Scabbard and Blade activities made it impossible to give the ball on the basis that has prevailed in the past. Holding of the affair as an all-campus formal was voted j down on the grounds that there | are already too many such affairs ! and that getting sufficient support would be difficult. An alternative social function is expected to be decided on within a few days, according to Forrest Paxton, captain of the Oregon company. Several suggestions (Continued on Pui/c Pour) Unification of Religious Life In Colleges Coal of Research The history and organization of the North American Board of Re ligion and Higher Education was discussed by Dr. Philip A. Parsons in the evening meeting of the local committee on religious and spirit ual activities in the University last evening in Gerlinger hall. A group of faculty members, students and townspeople were in attendance | and consulted Dr. Parsons on va rious phases of the work. In his talk Dr. Parsons outlined the history of the organization, which was founded to work on re ligious problems of North Ameri can institutions. John D. Rocke feller donated a sum of money for the advancement of this work, which was placed under the direc tion of an investigating commit tee headed by O. T. Foster, promi nent social worker. Leading re ligious and educational workers were invited to attend a meeting at Los Angeles last year. This meeting was held and Dr. Parsons was made chairman of the Pacific coast area. He has made Visits to leading campuses of the West and has spoken to meetings similar to ! the one held here yesterday. The committees of each campus I will work to bring the students! closer together in their religious life and problems. Catholics, Jews, and Protestants will be shown the 1 value of working together instead of observing petty rules and tradi tions that are destructive to coop eration and well being. Many schools have or are plan ning schools of religion to promote good will and fellowship, said Dr. Parsons. The school at the Uni versity of Iowa has over 200 stu dents enrolled. It was the belief of the speaker that the depression had led to in creased interest in religious and cultural subjects. An informal group discussion followed the main talk. Dr. Nel son Bossing of the education school presided and introduced the speaker. Annual Press Meet To Start This Afternoon Conference Opens With Committee Meeting BREAKFASTS FRIDAY Theta Sigma Phi To Assist With Registration; Allen To Be Toastmaster at Banquet Newspaper men from all over he state will begin arriving on the campus today to attend the 15tli annual Oregon State Press confer ence being held here January 19, 20, 21. The conference officially opens at 2 p. m. today with an execu tive committee meeting of the Oregon State Editorial association at the Eugene hotel. At 6:30 p. m. the annual informal round table and dinner will be held at the Eugene hotel at which Charles F, Bollinger of the Oregon City Enterprise will preside. On Friday group breakfasts will be held at 8 o’clock. Registration will ne held at the Journalism building at 9:30, with the help of Theta Sigma Phi, women’s jour nalism honorary. Beginning at 9:45, a general session will be held in room 105, Journalism building, Thomas Nelson, Junction City, presiding. Talks will be given at this time by R. H. Jonas of the Prineville Central Oregonian on "The Cooperative Spirit t in the Newspaper Profession”: "Rates— Where Are We Headed?” and "As the Daily Sees It” by Lucien P. A rant of the Baker Democrat Herald; “As the Weekly Sees It,” by H. G. Ball, of the Hood River News; and on “What Can Be Sold to the Public in 1933 and What Can’t—the New Advertising Sur vey’’- by H. R. Failing of the Ore gon Journal, Portland. At 12:00 noon there will be luncheon sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi, men’s professional journalism fraternity, at the An chorage, and a luncheon for the women of the conference spon sored by Gamma Alpha Chi and Theta Sigma Phi, women’s adver tising and journalism honoraries, at the Silver Latch Tea room. Another general session will be at 1:30 p. m. in the Journalism building. R. W. Sawyer of the Bend Bulletin will talk on “The News and Editorial Side—How to Exploit Its Fundamental Impor tance”; and “Prospects and Strate gies in the National Advertising Field” will be told by Walter W. R. May of the Portland Oregonian. (Continued on Pac/c Pour) The Weather Well, the old weather man sure hit the ball yesterday.' We did get some snow and the weather actu ally was warmer. The snow was hardly up to specifications, though, being a measly little one-inch plus, and one of the wettest, sloppiest messes ever to descend on this fair village. Nice day, though, in spite of the fact that there was cause to re gret that tire chains have not been invented for pedestrians. Let’s see, now, what comes next? Oh, yes, a bit of forecast ing. Jojo, the Weatherman is hold ing out for more snow, with gales offshore. That “gales offshore’’ line sounds like he had nautical blood in his veins. Anyhow, here’s the dope in short. I>uily forecast: Cloudy tonight and Thursday, with snow tonight; not quite so cold; strong souther ly winds and gales offshore dimin ishing tonight. Local statistics: Minimum tem perature Wednesday, 26 degrees. Maximum Tuesday, 35. Precipita tion, .27 of an inch. Willamette river, 1.5 feet. Wind from south. Ad Solicitors for Emerald Needed Says M. Reymers rn/|AHR REYMERS, Emerald advertising manager, has issued a call for advertising solicitors. Any students inter ested are urged to see Reymers at the business office in Mc Arthur court, or call local 214. Positions call for approxi mately two hours of work per day, but Tuesdays and Fridays have the most openings. Stu dents may work as many days as they desire, stated Reymers. . ■ -—MM