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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 1937)
VOLUME XXXVIII NUMBER 47 The Passing Show Mattson Fugitives What—I\o Horns? Antagonists Unite British Gas Masks By DARREL ELLIS Warrant Says Conspiracy From G-man leader Edgar Hoov er yesterday came further evidence that more than one man is being sought in connection with the Mattson kidnapping and murder. Referring to the “unknown” fugi tive as “him,” Mr. Hoover quickly added, “I don’t mean him—I mean him or them." The federal district attorney's office in Tacoma f yesterday confirmed the belief that the conspiracy charge in the “John Doe” warrant issued Wednesday inferred that more than one is in volved. Police were still investigating the stolen car in which were found tire chains and a handkerchief stained with human blood, and it was believed that samples of the stains were being compared with Charles Mattson’s blood though no reports on this point had been made. Meanwhile, Arthur Madsen, 26, a former resident of Tacoma, was explaining scratches on his face to Sacramento police and is being held for investigation. USSR Cara Mlss Quota Strikes such as the recent Gen eral Motors walkout in the U. S. are hardly possible in the USSR, but even that has not assured the Soviets of immunity from as sembly line shutdowns. Of stories supposedly explaining production failures in Russian autmobile fac tories, one of the most amusing is the account of a half-hour shut down in a large plant because no horns could be found to equip the next machine on the line. Foreign engineers may be em ployed, it was disclosed today, to bolster up the industry. Of the 12, 000 car quota set for the Gorky plant in 1936, only 2,500 were actually produced. Lack of exper ienced workmen, delay in shipping of supplies and waste are advanced as causes underlying the failure. Neopaganists W orried An anti-semitic interpretation of the bible, by which Nazis have denied that Jesus was a Jew, seen k as an obstacle in the path of com plete abolition of the book, met with the united disapproval yes terday of Catholic church leaders and extreme Nazis. A recent translation of the gospel of St. John, first step in an ambitious plan to revamp the en tire book, recently went into its second edition with over 2,000 copies sold. Rabies “Prepared” The fine points of war prepar ( Please turn to page two) r Students Behave: So North Carolina Jail Loses Guests When the Lead Smokes The jail in Chapel Hills, home of North Carolina university, is not doing the rushing business of a few years back, the chief of police declared recently. Following the war, Chapel Hill crime was on the ascendancy, largely due to student occupation of the jail. The only commodity served to the city's guests from the university was ice water. Now the only exciting incident which the chief, on duty for nearly 20 years, remembers as happening recently occurred when the plaster fell off the ceiling in his office. A drama student on the Univer sity of Minnesota campus claims to be the only one who has an under sti^y to break in his pipes. Playing the part of a doctor who smokes continuously in one of the campus productions, the actor, Donald Hawkins contracted a sore throat in breaking in pipes in re hearsal. Now a second actor. Donald Mit chell, is breaking in the pipe and doing his rehearsal smoking. Haw kins is saving his throat for the opening night. * * * Houses Must Pay Taxes A Kansas judge has recently denied the request of Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Chi fraternity chapters on the University of Kan sas campus for injunctions against Douglas county on the grounds that their property assessments were too high. Both the groups have already filed suits against the county ask ing for reduction in tax assess ments. Both have asked for sub stantial reductions and wanted to set their own valuations. Greeks Start Consideration Of Turf Fund Initiators of Project to Approach Individual Houses for Financial Help in Drive . Aftei« an informal open-forum discussion of the project of turfing Hayward field, Dick Watson and Bill Van Dusen, representing Sig ma Nu fraternity, last night asked the members of the inter-fraternity council to take the plan of collect ing funds to their individual houses for consideration. Van Dusen and Watson asked for suggestions as to how the plan of collecting funds could be car ried out, and general sentiment ap peared to be that the individual houses should be contacted by these men for contributions. This solicitation will most likely come after the various houses have placed the matter for discussion before their meetings, next Mon day night, so any definite action on collecting funds will not be forthcoming until that time. Barker Makes Report Cecil Barker reported that the deferred pledging committee is still at work, has done everything possible up to date, and is awaiting further action on the matter by the Oregon Dads and other groups. The Dads are considering the mat ter at length, and have said that it will be some time before any definite conclusion will be reached Because of the controversial nature of the subject a thorough investi gation is being made. President Ed Reames reported that although twelve hours of credit with a GPA of 1.75 is neces sary before pledges can be initiated into houses, that this average can be made any term, and not neces sarily the one preceeding initiation. (Please turn to page four) Paintings by Vincent On Display in Seattle A “one-mah show” of 23 oil paintings by Prof. A. Med. Vincent, professor of drawing and painting is now on display in the Volunteer park art museum, Seattle, Wash ington. The paintings were placed on exhibit January 13 for a show ing which will continue for two or three weeks. I ! Daily Dips Duo Shaven Sophs In Iced Waters Judgment day has arrived and Gabriels Jim Wells and Willie Frager are biowing their horns to the four winds. Yester day noon Wells organized the Chi Psi freshmen into an ice ehopping party and proceded to clear the ice away from the downstream side of the Hilyard bridge. From that bridge this noon many hapless sophomores who have failed to heed the vigilantes warning’ will take off for the chilling surface of the mill-race. Everyone except freshmen is in vited to the ritual each noon, and a variety of entertainment is promised for all. even the par ticipants. The black list of shavers is growing with leaps and bounds with the vigilant representatives in each house and hall doing their bits in contributing mill race fodder for the daily event. The pool is under construction in McArthur court to douse the heads of any men who shave be fore dating out their best girl for the Whiskerino. Slight trimming only will be allowed. American Youth Act Read To ASU Provisions Will Appear In Congress’ Session During Year Members of the Oregon chapter of the American Student union, a non-political organization for the interests of students in pedce, aca demic freedom, and living condi tions, heard the provisions of the American Youth act read by Hayes Beall, a leading national of ficer in the Methodist youth coun cil last night. The American Youth act to come before the seventy-fifth con gress during the present session concerns an increase appropriation by that body for partially satisfy ing the needs of America’s youth, termed the “forgotten generation” by the ASU. In the state convention of the Student union in Portland on Jan uary 2, the ASU chapters of the (Please turn to page two) Prexy’s Dismissal Not Politics, Hulten Claims By BEULAH CHAPMAN Pure politics was not the sole cause of the dismissal of Dr. Glenn Frank from the presidency of the University of Wisconsin, in the opinion of Charles M. Hulten, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon and former employee of the University of Wisconsin. “There is a popular misunderstanding out here on the coast about Socialist Party Forms Eugene Local Tuesday Lane county local of the Social ist party of America became a reality Tuesday night, with 15 per sons applying for the charter. Monroe Sweetland, state chairman of the Socialist party, discussed the future of third-party action in Oregon, declaring that Socialists have a definite place in the new coalition and a big job to do. A majority of the members of the new local are students, al though it is expected to take in trade union circles and towns people. James Rowan was named temporary chairman; Gordon Con nelly, secretary; and Hayes Beall, organizer. Housemothers to Meet Monday in Gerlinger Mrs, Violet Chessman and Mrs. Alta Wall will make plans for the three next meetings of house mothers at the regular business J session to be held Monday after noon at 1:30 o'clock in Gerlinger hall, according to an announcement from the dean of women's office I Thursday. Hazel B. Schwering, dean of wo men, will preside. the whole matter, mainly because1 we do not have the facts,” Mr. Hulten said. "That Frank was dis missed by Gov. Phil LaFollette only because he ‘dared to be a Re publican’ does not seem to be quite the case.” Mr. Hulten received both his bachelor’s and master's degrees from the University of Wisconsin, and was employed there in 1930 31 as editor of the university press bulletin. While at the university he was acquainted with both Pres ident Frank and Mr. La Follette, then professor in the Wisconsin law school Even at the time there was a certain amount of dissatisfaction with President Frank at the uni versity, Mr. Hulten said. His many outside activities, including a great deal of writing and a heavy speaking schedule, took him too much away from his work in the opinion of many. Specific causes for the dismissal, according to a statement issued 1 this week by Harold M. Wilkie, president of the board of regents, were Frank’s lack of executive ability, mismanagement of fi nances and failure to devote suf ficient time to the university. The "politics" theory as motiva tion for the dismissal was dis credited, Mr. Hulten pointed out, when the state’s largest newspaper, -the Milwaukee Journal, which has (Please turn to page two) A Shining Star Eleanor Vitts plays (lie part of Mariellu, lioroino in tonight's open ing performance of “The Shining Hour.” . Not only does she have a husband hut she wins one as the first play of the winetr term un folds. Junior Dancers Chosen at Tryout Master Dance Pledges 11; Spring Term Reeital Is Listed in Aetivities Eleven coeds were admitted as junior members of Master Dance, interpretive dance honorary, after a tryout held Wednesday night in Gerlinger. They are: Barbara Barnell, Doris Robinson, Betty Lou Kurtz, Felker Morris, Ellamae Woodworth, Lou ise Robison, Mary Richeson, Jean Ramsden, Nancy McAnulty, Helen Gorrell, and Levelle Walstrom. At the end of this term these pledges will present original dances before members of Master Dance to determine if they shall be admitted as permanent members of the senior organization. A “dance drama" is being planned by the organization for next term in place of the regular recital, according to Shirley Ben nett, president. Further plans for this affair will be made at the next meeting on Wednesday, January 20, at 7:30 in Gerlinger hall. Laura Bryant Elected President of New Club The ’39-’40 club, a group of freshmen and sophomores under the direction of the Westminster house, held election of officers Wednesday night: Laura Bryant, president; Phillip Barrett, vice president; and Louise Sandstrom, secretary-treasurer. The group has plans for a piano concert, a party, and a student dis cussion. Cast o f Six in fShining Hour’ To Solve Old Love Triangle Tonight on University Stage Coffee and Cigarettes Will Be Served Formally Dressed Audience; Smith, Misses Neal and P ills Play Leads By WILFRED ROADMAN Although the eternal triangle is as old as the hills, just how it works out, who loses and who wins, is vividly re-enacted in "The Shining Hour,” the emotional drama of the Linden family, which comes to the University theatre stage tonight at S:30. The formally dressed audience which will greet tonight’s performance will find a much smaller cast than has graced any University theatre production this season. There are only six of them the six Lindens in contrast to the forty in “Bury the Dead" and the eleven in “Goodbye Dr. Larsell to Meet Pre-Med Students Medical Sliool Applicants Told to Make Interview | Appointments Early Dr. O. Larsell of the admissions committee of the University of Oregon medical school will be on the campus next Wednesday, Janu ary 20, to interview all students planning to make application to the medical school for next fall. (Please turn to page two) Again. Mrs. Seybolt, director of the play, has had nn opportunity to work these six in their respective parts, resulting in a compactness and smoothness which is otherwise impossible. Cast Named The six Lindens are: Patricia Neal as Judy, Gerald T. Smith as David and Eleanor Pitts as Mari ella these make up the starring trio. The others are Ernest Sav age as Ernest, Margie Tucker as Hannah, and George Eikman as Micky. The story concerns a prosperous English family which becomes emotionally entangled with one (Please turn to pin/e four) Hayward Field Has Good Base for Sodding; Work May Be Done Through WPA Underground Sprinkling System Will Be Installed; Site Was Once Swampy Creek Bottom in Cow Pasture By HUBARD KUOKKA Hayward gridiron will have one of the toughest of turf surfaces, sod three inches thick, when football is played here in future years, an nounced faculty leaders in athletic activities yesterday. Soil experts have indicated that the field is ready for the sodding as it now stands. Ploughing will be necessary, of course, to cultivate a soft bed for the sod roots. About 35 tons of fertilizer will be mixed into the soil during this process. ASUO to Discontinue Delivery of Emeralds At Houses Tomorrow Beginning Friday morning;, Emerald’s will no longer he de liveerd to the various living or ganizations. Hereafter they will be avail able at the Co-op and Johnson Hall, where student body mem bers may ob'ain them by pre sentation of their activity cards. This step is being taken to enable student body members to get their own copies every morning. Ballet “Headliner” Snapped in a graceful pose from the number, “Les Sylphides,” are three of the featured performers who will appear here February 4 with Col. I), de Basil's Monte Carlo Ballet Russc. ►O UU Will V. the campus lawns onto the field, an inch of sandy loam sprinkled over it, and then grass seed sowed onto the surface. With frequent rolling and watering the seeded grass stems will fasten their roots into the sub-sod and thus form a hardy playing surface. Sprinkling System An underground sprinkling system will be installed under the sod to eliminate the expense of watering by hose. The work will not be started, stated Professor H. C. Howe, Ore gon’s faculty representative in the Pacific Coast conference, until the money is on hand. It is expected that actual work will be started by March, however, with the aid of W. P. A. Sigma Nu fraternity has pledged itself to raising the money to pay for the project. It will cost between $1000 to $1700. Although the field will not be completely ready next fall, it will be possible to play the few games scheduled on it. It is not certain to what extent the track and field men will be allowed to use the field this spring, said Professor Howe. I-aid in Creek Bottom The field is on the site of an old swampy creek bottom. When the present field was built rock and coarse gravel to the thickness of three feet were dumped into the mire to assure a firm porous base and then 12 to 15 inches of sandy soil were laid on top, explained Dr. John F Bovard, dean of the school of physical education. Hayward field used to have a grass surface in those years but the turf not being very thick, did not hold the football cleats and became very muddy and sloppy in the rain. When the people became tired of the mud a hardwood saw dust field was laid over it. Spears Scraped It Off Virgil D. Earl, now dean of men at the University0 had charge of laying the sawdust field in 1924. When Dr. Clarence W. Spears was football coach here, he had all the sawdust scraped off, and the foot (P/rajc turn to patjc two) Hero for Tonight j David, lead in “The Shining Hour,” rumpus Guild theatre pro duction, Is played by (Jerald T. Smith, veteran player in student plays. Tonight's curtain rises at 8:30 before a formally attired au | dlenee in open-night festivity. ASUO Card Sales Reach 1400 Mark Aolivi* Program Is Offered Students; Easy-Payment Bringing Results “An active program for an active student body" is the theme of the ASUO winter term card sales drive now in full swing. Sales, under the leadership of Chairman Bill Jones, now total approximately 1400. House repre sentatives, headed by Zane Kem ler and Elizabeth Turner, are steadily achieving results, under the easy-payment plan. Agents have been appointed in every liv ing organization on the campus and application blanks may be se cured from them. The ASUO president, Gilbert Schultz, and Jones are working out plans for rally dances and fre quent assemblies, in an effort to stir up a new and more enthusias ttce spirit on tha campus. These events will be open only to student card holders. “We are not making an out dated appeal to the student’s sense of loyalty in buying cards," Jones said. “What' we want to put over is the fact that we are going to give the members plenty of fun. Non-members are going to miss a lot,” (Please turn to page two) • New Oregon Song Planned By Musicians Rally Dance Announced At ASUO Assembly; Other Aetivities Listed For Winter Term Headed by Hal Young, professor of music, campus musicians are at work composing a new song for the University, it was announced at yesterday's student assembly. Announcement of the decision to compose a new and more appro priate song to replace “Mighty Oregon" as the alma mater, topped a list of student activities tenta tively scheduled for this term. As the first of a series of rally dances, some of which are to fol low basketball games, an associat ed student matinee is tentatively planned for Saturday afternoon in Gerlinger hall. Bonus Feature Substitute That Educational Activities Di rector Ralph Schomp, is still nego tiating for an entertainment fea ture to replace the bonus attrac tion of last term which failed when Robert L. Ripley didn’t appear, was also announced. Fourth announcement made to assembled student body member -, was that arrangements have been completed for the University's symphony orchestra to broadcast over the NBC's Blue network on January 27. Hal Young; Sings Accompanied by Bob Garretson, pianist, Mr. Young sang “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life,” “Stout Hearted Men,” from the light op era, “The New Moon,” and “Cost Cosa,” from “A Night at the Op era." Introduction of Mike Mikulak, new backfield coach, followed the group singing which was led by Young. Subbing for Gib Schultz, Don Casciato took the microphone as Major in “Major Bow-wow’s Ama teur Hour,” and presented several amateur student entertainers. “Bow-wow” Entertainers Charles Devereaux and his fa ther, Clark P. Devereaux, played two harmonica selections to the accompaniment of a foot-tapping audience. Hal Jepson, although in terrupted by curious “Smoky,” campus police dog, went though a' Fred Astaire routine. Art Ebright presented a theory of communism followed by a dubious tale of Red Riding Hood. Edgar Wulzen was (Please turn to page four) Faculty Act for Capers Shrouded in Mystery Dignity will be cast to the four winds among a selected group of faculty women the night of Coed Capers, Wednesday, January 20. Last year it was to go "Top Hat" in full dress and a Fred Astaire routine. This year all plans are swathed in blackest mystery until skit-time is present. It is the custom each Coed Caper season for three faculty judges and their court to add to the spice of the carnival spirit by not only giving: out prizes, but contributing a part of the entertainment. Days before the curtain goes up, there is great mystery about this act. From behind closed doors comes laughter and merriment. The scretive creators finally climax their efforts by a triumph ant dinner the night of the Capers, signifying among themselves all is in readiness. Their premier is a spotlight oc casion, sandwiched in somewhere between the fourth playlet ancl the second intermission, but it never fails to bring down the house. Hovering around the curlycued question mark this season are ru mors that the idea has been im ported. Swift white letters, have zoomed in an out of Chairman Alice Macduff’s office. Telephone calls hinting many things, but re vealing nothing, have transpired. Only the names of the perform ers were made public. The three judges are: Mrs. C. L. Schwering, Mrs. Alice Macduff, and Mrs. Val entine Boyer: their court: Mrs. Frederick Hunter, Mrs. Elmer Fansett, Mrs. Hal Young, Mrs. Calvin Hall, Mrs. Faye Knox, Mrs. Robert Horn, Mrs. Rex Underwood, Mrs. Emmajean Peterson, and Mrs. Howard Taylor. WE INVITE YOU To try on our new MID-N1TE BLUE DOUBLE BREASTED TUXEDOS Smartly styled $19.50 ERIC MERRILL’S The University Men’s Store