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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 22, 1935)
Dads Hear Hunter Summarize Values Of University Education Lauds All High er Learning as Great National Resources Sets Value of State’s Educational System At Fabulous Mark In Banquet Address Although many phases of higher education, such as research, cul tural value, and general increase of human knowledge, cannot be measured in terms of dollars and cents, an actual cash value as a resource can be put on Oregon’s university, state college, and nor mal schools, it was declared by Dr. Frederick M. Hunter, chancellor of higher education, in an enthusias tically received address before the Oregon Dads and their sons and daughters at the annual banquet held Saturday evening in John Straub Memorial hall. The huge sum of $100,000,000, which Dr. Hunter declared was ac tually conservative, was set as the value of the institutions. Further, he pointed out that the state was actually benefitting o the extent of $5,000,000 annually from alumni alone. Figures Conservative Dr. Hunter arrived at his fig ures, which he declares are con servative, by citing a recent sur vey which showed that college trained men during the past few years have earned 100 per cent more than those who have not had this training. “If we estimate that the 20,000 alumni of the univer sity and state college alone earn but $25 more a month as a result of their higher education, this is a sum of $5,000,000 per year,” the chancellor pointed out. “This would represent a five per cent re turn on a resource endowment of $100,000,000, which can be termed the actual worth of the institutions to the people of the state, since it brings in this return in actual wealth in the form of increased earning power.” Five phases of higher education, all of which contribute directly to the wealth of the state far greater than could investments in any oth er field, were cited by the chancel lor. The first of these was termed “economic resource,” and it con tributes to the general prosperity of the state by actually raising the standard of living of those who go to the institutions. This means a greater standard for the products grown and sold in the state. The third point was that the wealth of the state was increased by the greater earning power of the graduates and students. The actual saving of human re sources, and humans themselves, was cited as the fourth phase. Dr. Hunter pointed to the discovery of a cure for pernicious anemia, made recently by one of the staff mem bers of the medical school. Traces Development The phase most important of all, the development of the spiritual and moral resource, was put forth as the fifth phase. Support for the higher educa tion system of the state, on the grounds that it is worth all it costs and more, was asked by Chancellor Hunter. An enthusiastic response was accorded his address. Merle Chessman, Astoria, kept the program during the banquet moving at a fast speed, making much use of his inimitable dry wit and humor in introducing and ac knowledging speakers as the eve ning wore on. Sororities Win Awards Invocation was given nt the be ginning of the banquet by Uev. Howard R. White, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal church of Eu gene. Following the three course dinner the three Dads' day cups were presented to Phi Mu, Alpha Delta Pi, and Alpha Gamma Delta sororities, no fraternities placing in the competition for the highest percentage of dads to register. Earle Wellington, Portland, re elected to serve again as president of the Oregon Dads' association, next introduced the following of ficers for the coming year: Ralph Morrison, Portland, member of the executive; W. M. Davis and Rev. John W. Beard, both of Port land and members of the executive committee; Walter Cook, Portland, secretary; Merle Chessman, Asto ria, vice-president: Loyal McCar thy and C. W. Morden, both of Portland and members of the ex ecutive committee. Willard L. Murks, president of the state board of higher educa tion, thanked the fathers for the Interest which tney had shown to wards the University and praised Chancellor Hunter for his initial successes this fall. Greetings were presented the dads from the Oregon mothers by Mrs. Walter M. Cook, honorary president. James Blais, and Mar garet Ann Smith each gave short talks on the part of the University students. Hugh Rosson, graduate manager, thanked the fathers for their support of Dads’ day, and formal greetings came from the University itself by Burt Brown Barker, vice-president. Music during the banquet was furnished by the Phi Beta trio composed of Madalena Guistina, violinist; Roberta Moffitt, cellist; and Theresa Kelly, pianist. To the strains of “Mighty Ore gon,” the students and their fath ers filed from the John Straub Me morial hall feeling closer relations, many attested, to the activities of their children who are attending the University. Phi Mu Wins Attendance Cup The A. W. Norblad trophy, pre sented each Dads’ day to the so rority or fraternity on the Oregon campus having the highest per centage of fathers present, was won this year by Phi Mu sorority. Alpha Delta Pi was awarded the Paul T. Shaw cup for placing second. For having the highest percent age of freshman dads present for the day Alpha Gamma Delta and Phi Mu tied for the O. Laurgaard trophy. Wellington Again Heads UO Fathers Entire Executive Staff Re-elected at Mass Meeting on Saturday; Boyer Optimistic Evidencing their unanimous ap proval of the activities of the ex ecutives during the past year of the Oregon Dad’s association, the entire personnel of officers were re-elected at the mass meeting held in Johnson hall Saturday morning. Earle Wellington, Portland, was re-elected to head the association as president; Merle R. Chessman Astoria, vice-president; Walter M Cook of Portland, secretary; and Earle Pallett, Eugene, executive secretary. Additional members of the executive committee elected are: Joseph Riesch, Roy Burnett, and Loyal H. McCarthy, all of Portland. Also continuing to serve on the board are: Ralph Hamilton, Rev. John W. Beard, Ralph Morrison, C. W. Morden, W. H. Davis, Wil lard Bond, all of Portland, and Carl Haberlach, Tillamook. Theme Long Sought The theme, new in term, but ac tually long sought, of “shared idealism,” was developed for the group by Dr. C. Valentine Boyer, president of the University. The ideal of higher education should be shared by student, parent, and the University itself, Dr. Boyer pointed out. This ideal should be the fullest development of the in dividual, so that he may best serve society and mankind, as well as himself. Dr. Boyer’s talk was full of op timism for the future of the Uni Pictures of Dads’ Meeting on Sale At News Bureau “Dads” who were photo graphed last Saturday may ob tain copies of both the entire group and the officers, it is an nounced. Those desiring them may send their orders to the University of Oregon News Bureau. Prices are 25 cents for the small size (5 x 7 inches) and 35 cents for the large size (8 x 10 inches.) Stamps or coin should be sent with the order. versity, and he cited numerous i signs of progress evident on every t hand. He described briefly the pro gress made in building, and told of the work on the new library and the plans for the new infirmary and physical education building. The best sign of returning good times was the high quality of the students who have entered this year, Dr. Boyer declared. While the substantial increase in enroll ment is encouraging, the excellent scholastic ability of the students, already noted by faculty members and others, is especially signifi cant, he stated. The increase in enrollment here and' at other state institutions also indicates the re turning confidence of the people of Oregon in their own schools, Dr. Boyer stated. Library Described The many features of the new university library were described at the session by M. H. Douglass, University librarian. He told of the efficient circulation system, which will make all books easily accessible, of the various conven iently located study and reading rooms, and painted an attractive picture of the “browsing room,” which will be arranged and furn ished to encourage students to seek out real enjoyment of good books. The “Dads” were also invited , Coed Fathers Skull, Dagger Guests at Dance Intricate Steppers Win Prizes During ‘Half’ Many dads of Oregon, who came to the University for a day last Saturday to be honored by their sons and daughters, attended the all-campus dance held in Mc Arthur court under the auspices of Skull and Dagger, sophomore men’s honorary. Several of the dads who had younger ideas even joined the stu dent group in the dancing during the evening. Many coeds attended, not escorted by the hoy friend, but by dear old dad himself. Other honored “pops,” who had to keep "mom” out of the limelight all weekend, brought her out for the dance. I’fizc a nee Feature d Oregon and Idaho colors pre dominated in tho football-motifed informal, and hot dogs were dis pensed by a vendor to the dancers, making the game idea more real by Mr. Douglass to assist the “Uni versity Library Friends,” in rais ing funds with which to equip the 'browsing room,” a venture in which many civic and fraternal or ganizations of the state will take part. Personnel Explained The work of the personnel divi sion, which seeks to aid the stu dent in deciding on a vacation, in choosing subjects and ecen in se eding extra-curricular actitvities, was discussed by Karl W. On :hank, dean of the division. The relation of the dean of women’s office to the students was told by Mrs. Hazel Schwering, while Vir gil D. Earl, dean of men, described various phases of his office. The mass meeting was regarded is one of the most interesting in :he history of the Oregon Dads, ind was well attended. Head of Directorate Expresses Thanks To Committee Aids Appreciation for the coopera tion evident during this year’s Dads’ day event was expressed last night by Frank Bondurant who led the student committee composed of Mary McCracken, Jean Stevenson, Virginia Proc tor, Dan E. Clark II and Wayne Harbert in laying the prepara tions for the event. Thanks are also due, Bondu rant said, to the faculty com mittee, composed of Mrs. Gene vieve Turnipseed, George God fry, Earl M. Pallett, Virgil D. Earl, and George Belknap who were of great assistance to the student group. istic. Between the “halves” a prize dance was held, resulting in the awarding of first place to Ma rie Anderson and Hale Thompson whose intricate steps received wild applause from fellow stu dents. Marge Gearhart and Cos grove LaBarre were awarded sec ond place and Marge Baker and A1 Baker were accorded thir 1 place honors. Eddie Vale, diminutive yell king, was master of cere monies. Dad Ssupport Rallying Students On Eve of Game Dads who were lucky enough to arrive on the campus Friday eve ning were treated to a genuine rally parade with all the spice of college as a long string of cars filled with screaming students heralded the eve of the Oregon Idaho game. Some of the dads participated in the rally, but most of them played safe and watched from the curb. By Saturday, however, large W. F. Bondurant Travels Record Number of Miles Makes Jrouney From Butte City, California W. F. Bondurant, father of Frank Bondurant, chairman of the student committee in charge of arrangements for Dads’ day, came all the way from Butte City, Cali fornia, which is the longest dis tance traveled by an Oregon dad last weekend. Three other fathers also traveled long miles to spend the day with their children during the ninth an ual fete to honor “pop.” They are: W. C. Burnett, Seattle; J. W. Lewis, Raymond, Washington; and Edgar M. Rogers, Everett, Wash ington. Portland dads led the parade, 107 having registered from that city. Forty-three fathers from Eu gene registered, 28 from Albany, and 14 from Astoria. It is impos sible to estimate how many fath ers were in Eugene Saturday be cause many failed to register. Nearly 250 signed, however. groups of fathers at the game were seen to be following the spectacular football struggle with as much college spirit as their sons and daughters. Some even caught a few strains of “Mighty Oregon” after hearing it sung several times during the weekend. Dads to Receive Copy of Emerald Today’s Emerald is carrying a special back page in honor of Ore gon dads. Stories contain happen ings of the past weekend that con cerned the visiting dads. In order that each father may have a copy of the paper 2300 extra papers are being printed, and a copy will be sent to every Ore gon dad. College Life In Gay Colors Seen By Dads Game, Banquet, Rally High Point of Dads’ Weekend Sojourn On Oregon Campus A cross section of life at a typi cal University, without the ficti tious coloring often added by mag azine writers and rah rah movies was paraded before the fathers of greater Oregon's student body a3 they spent the weekend on the campus. The more serious side of col lege, namely, classes, was wit nessed in session by a few “pops,” only to see this sedate multitude of students go completely “daffy” at the downtown rally Friday night before the Oregon-Idaho game. Officers Hold Session Saturday morning the executive breakfast was held in the John Straub Memorial hall, followed by a general get-together at the mass meeting in Guild theater in John son hall. Dads spent Saturday noon with their sons or daughters, and sat in a special central section at the big game Saturday in which Oregon triumphed over Idaho. The banquet, in the memorial hall was second only in importance to the game and was attended by a record crowd of students and their fathers. After the banquet, many attended the Dads’ day dance in McArthur court. Sunday morning entertainment was provided fathers by special services in Eugene churches, and all living organizations had as their honored guests Sunday noon the fathers of all members who were here for the festivities. C 1915. I.ICCITT Si Mriu To»acto Co, — for Mildness - for Better Taste