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CftBPVS Dads Act on Many Campus Problems At Weekend Meet Christmas Revels In Gerlinger Hall Dec. 11 Ends Term VOLUME XXXIX UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1937 NUMBER 45 Housing Committee's 'Back to House'Move Meets Vacancy Lack Underclass Pledges. "Living Out" Ordered To Houses, Dormitory; Exceptions Made Of Students With Limited Finances By GORDON RIDGEWAY Wholesale “moving in" of pledges living outside of their living organizations was viewed as a questionable probability last night as a survey of the six halls in the men’s dormitory revealed that only an approximate number of 17 vacancies will be open next term in the whole building. Women are not being affected one way or another. This problem was incurred late last week when the housing com mutee announced that underclass pledges “living out” must be moved into their houses or into the dormitory. Students with limited finances and those whose families live in Eugene were excepted. “Hitch” Seen A possible “hitch” in the pro ceedings was seen last night with the discovery that the number of pledges may exceed the number of accommodations open in Straub Memorial. Most of the houses af fected are already obviously over crowded. One solution has been suggested by a few houses who would mave upperclassmen out and take the pledges in. They believe that if the house is overcrowded it would be easier for old members to live out than it is for freshmen. Dean Karl W. Onthank, chair man of the housing committee, had no definite statement to make last night. He did say that the com mittee would have to take these obstacles into consideration, and if necessary allow for flexibility in any ruling. Students Wary Of Xmas Gifts To Big Moment By ALYCE ROGERS Coeds and male students at the University of Washington aired their views today on costly Christ mas gifts for the heart-throb! “Any boy who gives a gift cost ing more than five dollars to any girl is a chump if there are no more' strings attached to it than those on the wrapper—” seemed to be the general opinion on the cam pus towards the “Peace on Earth” spirit. “Some even consider it a ‘gift’ if you can give a gift,” retorted one coed. Other students seem to be lieve in “Don’t Write, Telegraph,” system, or in the choosing of one of Western Union's season’s greet ings listed on a form sheet. A psychology professor retaliat ed with “I’m opposed to charity." “Will it be apreciated?” seems to be the question hovering in the mental area of cautious collegian shoppers this year and they gaze in the brightly lighted windows and remember that it is better to give than to receive, and then again, they wonder. 'Tramp Haven' The softest-hearted group of col lege boys is found on the Yale cam pus. So free are these boys with their dad’s money that the bums of the city call it “Tramp Haven.” As a result of the college boys taking care of the bums, the city has become a mecca for panhandl ers who are able to care for them selves in style. It is reported that some of these panhandlers live at the best hotels and come and go in town cars with chauffeurs. Shy? Ask Dad! Parents of children too shy to make their own dates should ar range a few for the children them selves, the Rev. Roy Burkhart of Columbus, Ohio recommended to day at Philadelphia. “After that," he said, “watch their dust.” “If a girl doesn’t get a date she becomes isolated and develops an inferiority complex,” Rev. Burk hart told mothers at the National Teaching mission. “Many boys are too shy to make dates.” Deferred Pledging Question Deferred Finances Are Quizzed By Representatives Of Living Groups Action on the deferred pledging question was deferred Tuesday night when a discussion of the financial bearing it would have on living organizations was brought before the house managers’ council meeting. “We are going to let it ride for a while to see the position the in terfraternity council will take on it,” said Bob Goodfellow, president of the manager group. The finan cial end of the question being the foremost cause for opposition to it, the council will have plenty to say on the matter later, he indi cated. Acceptance of a special commit tee report urging the change by the Oregon Dad’s organization at their business meeting last Satur day brought forth the discussion. A plan to investigate the possi bility of buying for the houses in large quantities was brought for ward by C. L. Kelly, professor of business administration, at the managers’ meeting. It would bring about some form of modified co operative buying from Eugene merchants to cut down costs on some articles. A committee headed by Bill Jones was named by Good fellow to work on the proposed plan. Lack of Applicants For Scholarships Scholarships will go begging this winter term, if the number of ap plicants for the Panhellenic coun cil’s six new $30 scholarships is any indication. Although the announcement ap peared almost a week ago the of fice of the dean of women reported only five applications received to date for the scholarships, which will be given at the beginning of winter term. The scholarships are to be awarded to six University women picked by the Panhellenic jury. The only requirement is that interested women apply at the dean of wo men’s office. Any girl is eligible. Rally Dance Follows Game On January 7 WSC's Friel, Oregon's Hobson Will Speak To Students; 'Babe' • Binford to Play Oregon's associated student body will start “paying dividends” to winter-term ASUO card holders the first weekend of the new term, Friday, January 7, with a rally dance featuring "Babe'' Binford in Gerlinger following the WSC-Ore gon basketball game. The dance will be titled “Hob son’s Hobble,” with Bob Bailey and Kay Staples acting as co-chair men as appointed by ASUO Prexy Barney Hall. Coaches and players will be present at the dance, Hall said, with both WSC Mentor Friel and Oregon's “Hobbie” Hobson having a few words for the students. Gleemen Concert Added Besides the regular concert se ries attractions for the card hold er, Assistant Manager Zollie Vol chok announced yesterday for George Root that the Eugene Gleemen were scheduled as a bonus for students. The Chi Psi lodge and Alpha Gamma Delta sorority have al ready gone 100 per cent for the winter ducats, the drive head said. Twelve Home Games The winter term card holder will receive for his $5 ducat 12 varsity basketball games in Eugene, the Emerald delivered daily, two ASUO dances and student body activity rights. The educational activities depart ment will present with the card the Eugene Gleemen, the Shan Kar Hindu ballet and Nathan Mil stein, famous Russian violinist. O.L.Price Initiated By Sigma Delta Chi E. P. Hoyt Is Speaker, Bill Pease Reports On Convention Sigma Delta Chi, men's national journalistic fraternity, initiated O. L. Price, president and general manager of The Oregonian, into membership Monday evening in a ceremony held in Gerlinger hall. At the dinner meeting following the initiation Mr. Price and E. Palmer Hoyt, managing editor of The Oregonian, addressed the so ciety on newspaper problems of the present day. Mr. Hoyt, a mem ber of the campus chapter, was recently elected a national coun cilor at the national convention in Lawrence, Kansas. Bill Pease, student delegate to the convention, gave a report on the proceedings and business con ducted there. Mr. Price was graduated from the Oregon law school in 1900 and practiced in Portland for many years before becoming head of the paper in 1927. He is a chairman of the board of the Portland Trust and Savings bank. New Regulations for Coeds To Come Up for Adoption At House Heads’ Meeting A condensed set of regulations to govern activities of University women, re-worded but without any major change from the old set-up, will be sent up from the discipline committee of heads of houses for adoption by the entire group at a meeting in Hendricks hall this afternoon, it was revealed yesterday. In almost every case the new rules have been based along former regulations, although many formerly ambiguous rules, and rules which cover only a small part of coed life have been abolished, the new rules as prepared by the discipline committee show. Seek Local Autonomy Although they have not made any changes in the present coed academic or social standards, the committee has sought to obtain “local autonomy’’ — house super vision of individual problems. No mention of the power to "govern themselves” has been awarded to the houses in the revised regula tions, in spite of the belief of many house heads that a change in the old regulations would include pro vision for it. Closing hours for women’s living organizations tvill remain the same, according to the committee’s re drafted rules. No recommendations or changes are made in the present grade point average which must be maintained to keep off probation. Some Rules Abolished Rules regarding delivery of food, correct apparel, and “good taste" in a variety of social spheres were Stricken from the committee’s rules. The rules as drawn up by the discipline committee for action by the heads of houses reduced the former ten pages of regulations ! down to two and one-half pages. Remote Control Unit On Campus Urged: Board to Get Petition Permanent Broadcasting Facilities Deemed Possible as Last Experimental Program Prepares for Air That regular broadcasting from the campus will be continued next term remained a possibility yesterday as the eight-program ex perimental series through KOAC moved toward its grand finale, Fri day night's all-student broadcast. With the state board of higher education preparing to meet on December 14, Dr. Dan E. Clark, of the geneml extension division re Sucks to Play UCLA Bruins On Saturday Hobson Sends Team Through Duckling Tilt in Preparation For Cal Contest With the first two games of the season safely tucked away in the victory column, the Oregon varsity hoop crew is drilling for UCLA’s barn-storming Bruins who will play here Saturday at 7:30. Not at all satisfied with the showing.of the team in the 68 to 24 victory over Portland university, and the 56-to-37 win over Mult nomah club, Coach Hobson has been sending his squad through vigorous practice and scrimmage sessions to get them in better con dition for the Bruin game. Lineup Named The starting lineup for the UCLA game will again send the regular combination of Silver Gale, Wintermute, Anet, and Jo hansen into the fray for the Web foots, he announced. Several injuries have marred the work of the team. Bobby Anet has a slightly strained leg, Matt Pava lunas suffered a bad "charlie horse” in practice, and Bob Hardy is hampered with a smashed fin ger. Neither Anet's or Pavalunas' injuries are serious, and will not keep them from the game Satur day. Hardy was forced to have the finger put in a cast, but will un doubtedly see action Saturday. Bruins Pack Strength Although bemoaning the loss oi i four regulars from last year’s squad by graduation, the UCLA Bruins have shown plenty of pow er in pre-season games thus fat played. The team will be composed mostly of sophomores whom Coach Caddy Works is trying to break in before the start of the conference I season. All students with ASUO cards will be admitted to the game, pric es for others will be 55 cents and for adults and 25 cents for high school children. Southern Newsman To Be Contest Judge Sigma Delta Chi, journalism honorary, recently announced that Bruce McCoy, manager of the Louisiana State Press association and president of the Newspapei Managers' association, will act as judge and critic for the wesklj newspaper contest which will be held in connection with the state press convention here January 20 21, and 22. The contest which he will judge is conducted annually by Sigma Delta Chi. Two cups are awarded one for the best weekly newspapei in the state, and one for the best in a town of less than 1,000 popu lation. Mr. McCoy will judge and write criticisms of weekly newspapers competing for the Sigma Delta Ch and Ha) E. Hoss cups. The Hal E Hoss cup will be presented to the weekly displaying the best speci men from papers with a thousanc or less circulation. The Sigms Delta Chi cup will be presented as a sweepstake prize for the best Oregon weekly. Bill Pease, editor of Old Oregon yesterday announced the appoint ment of Charlie Ackerson as con tact manager of that publication ported mai ms division was carry ing on its study of needs and con ditions for broadcasting from the campus, with a possibility of a rec ommendation to the board for con tinuation. A five hour broadcasting week will probably be recommended, if the board is asked for funds to ex tend the service after the holidays, according to Dr. Clark. This would mean an hour of broadcasting each school day from this campus. The five-hour week would cost consid erably less than the full-time facil ities which were at first proposed. Both Dr. Clark and Hoy Vern strom, student program director, report widespread response to the campus radio presentations, with telephone and telegraph messages coming from many parts of the state commenting on the broad casts. “We feel that our tests have been successful," said Dr. Clark. Special recommendations for the continuance of the service will be presented to the board by the Uni versity of Oregon mothers organi zation as well as the Oregon Dads, who last week voted to back cam pus broadcasting. Ringing down the curtain on the present setup, Friday n i g h t’s broadcast will be thrown open to the public, for the first time in the series. The entire program will be presented from the music audito rium, and will include the Univer sity band and the largest array of performers ever to appear on one 1 University broadcast from this campus. Spectators should be pres ent before the beginning of the broadcast, which is at 7:30. Kappa Gamma Team Heads Coed Vollq The fall term closes a very suc cessful season in women’s intra mural volleyball, with Kappa Kap pa Gamma winners of the cup as champs for the second time. Next in line to Kappa Gamma t were Hendricks hall, Alpha Gam ma Delta, Pi Beta Phi, and Susan Campbell. As a whole some fine games were played, there were several very good individual stars, and sportsmanship in teamwork were shown to a high degree. Kappa Kappa Gamma won four games in the tournament, the semi-finals, and the finals, taking the championship with a total of six games won and none lost. Hen dricks hall won four games, but last in the semi-finals, Alpha Gam ma Delta, Susan Campbell, and Pi Beta Phi all won three, lost one. Slight Change Announced in Exam Sched Constance Relea s e s Final Report for 'Hell Week' Cram; Hours Explained Final examination scneunie s were announced yesterday by Clif ford L. Constance, assistant regis trar. The complete schedule is the same as that published in the white book schedule issued at the time of registration, except that each section of physical science survey will meet at its own separate time rather than at the same period. All physical education activity courses will meet Thursday from 3 to 5 o’clock. Hours Explained The MWF groups include classes meeting on any two of those days or for any four or five days of the week. Classes meeting only one day of the week, or which are irregular otherwise, are not provid ed for in the schedule, but must be arranged by the instructor. All 11, 3, or 4 o’clock classes will meet at the time indicated by schedule. Examinations scheduled by subject take precedence over those scheduled by hour of class meetings. The schedule follows: Monday, Dec. 13: 8-10 8 MWF classes 10-12 —Constructive accounting, French composition and con versation 1-3—8 TuTh classes 3-5—11 o'clock classes Tuesday, Dec. 14: 8-10—2 MWF classes 10-12 — English composition, business English 1-3 2 TuTh classes 3-5—General hygiene for women Wednesday, Dec. 15: 8-10—9 MWF clases 10-12—Background of social sci ence I 1-3—9 TuTh classes 3-5—3 o’clock classes Thursdays, Dec. 10: 8-10—I MWF classes [ 10-12—First year French, second year French, French literature 1-3—1 TuTh classes 3-5—Physical education activity classes Friday, Dec. 17: 8-10—10 MWF classes 10-12 — Elementary psychology laboratory 1-3 10 TuTh classes 3-5—4 o’clock classes Relief Committee Announce Change Due to the inability of the relief committee to furnish an adequate list of poor and needy children, the organized party for the kids had to be called off. However, each living organization tha can arrange to have a party for the poor, is urged to do so even though it can’t be done as a group. Carter Fetsch has the names of some poor families that can be contacted. Dr. Montgomery Explains Psycho-Educational Aims By MURIEL BECKMAN What the psycho-educational clinic at the University of Oregon is and what its aims are is the subject of an article by Dr. Elizabeth M' ntgomery of the University school of education, published in the October issue of the Oregon Educational Journal. The issue containing the article was received by the school of education yesterday. The clinic, taught by University students, is designed to help the Koo's Bamboo Flute to 'Swing It' for Students Dr. T. Z. Koo, Chinese world Christian leader, will be entertained at a faculty club dinner Thursday, it was revealed today by Dr. A. H. Kunz, associate professor of chem istry. The dinner, which is limited to faculty club members only, will be held at 6:15, Thursday. Following the dinner, members will partici pate in an informal discussion, led by Dr. Koo, on the Chinese situa , tion. exceptional, or atypical cniici. sam ple cases handled by the clinic in clude youngsters who are having difficulty with any one phase of their school work. Solving beha vior problems as such is not a part of the clinic’s work, but often the “behavior” problems are tied up with other factors in school life. Students Participate i Not only elementary school pu pils take advantage of the clinic. During the school year of 1936-37, 15 junior high, 21 senior high, and 16 elementary students were en rolled, with the list topped by 35 college students. The psycho-educational clinic was started in the summer of 1929 by the late Dr. B. W. DeBusk of the University of Oregon, and Dr. i Grace Fernald of UCLA. Chinese Educator To Tell Students of Sino-Japanese War Speaker I IUPWIWIWI * ' ■■IU1II.IIM1— I Speaker at today’s assembly is Dr. T. Z. Koo, Chinese educator, who will address students at the last student meeting of the year in Gerlinger hall at 11 o’clock. Museum Receives Rare Indian Relics Valuable Collection Given to University By Miss Walton 1 University of Oregon’s museum : of natural history was presented last week with a valuable collec tion of Indian relics by Miss Ada Osie Walton of Seattle, Washing ton, according to L. S. Cressman, 1 director of the museum and head of the department of anthropology. The collection of relics consists of 120 baskets of Indian and Mex ican origin, ceremonial hats, Nava jo blankets, and various other in teresting articles. The presenta 1 tion of the gift was delayed to ; await completion of display quar ters in the museum of anthropol ogy in Condon hall. Relics of many different races ' are included in the collection which is the result of many years search. I Miss Walton includes in her dis i play the work of Alaska, Oregon, 1 California, British Columbia, and j Navajo Indians, natives of Mexico, and of the Philippine islands.. Dr. Cressman considers the dis play to be of great value and be lieves it one of the best ever given I the museum. Infirmary to Close For Xmas Holiday Unless unforeseen difficulties ■ arise the University health serv ivec will close on the Friday eve J ning ending the exam schedule, it was announced by Dr. Fred Miller of the infirmary staff yesterday. Dr. Miller said that because of the tremendous expense involved in the operation of the hospital fa cilities that the most economical means would be sought to solve the vacation problem. Cases of minor colds and the like will be I discharged but severe cases will necessitate the continuance of the medical service. He explained that the immediate health condition of the school, as a whole, is very good and that only an abrupt change of this condition would cause the infirmary to remain open over the holiday period The service will be resumed on the opening of the winter term, January 3, 1938. Letters Commend UO Editor Belknap Two letters commending the booklet sent out by University Edi tor George Belknap at the time of the dedication of the new library were received yesterday. One letter, from P. L. Windsor, director of the University of Illi nois library, asked for additional copies for use in library training of graduate students. Another let ter from the University of Chicago graduate school library asked for copies to use in studying library administration Dr. T. Z. Koo to Speak In Gerlinger Hall at 11 o'clock for Last Assembly Dr. T. Z. Koo, educator and Christian leader of Peiping, China, will speak at the last assembly of the year at 11 o'clock this morning in Gerlinger hall on “The unde clared war in the orient.” He will be introduced by Dr. C. Valentine Boyer. The Chinese leader is well-known to many Eugene residents and Uni versity students, having attended the conference of YMCA and YWCA groups last June in the state of Washington. He speaks English fluently. To Speak at Luncheon He will also be guest speaker this noon at a luncheon sponsored by the Student Christian council at Westminster house. Tickets may be obtained at the YWCA. Commenting on the Chinese doc tor, Mrs. John Stark Evans, execu tive secretary of the YWCA, says, “He is the most Christian Christ ian I have ever known. He is very proud of his religion.” Wears Chinese Garb His pride in being a Chinese gentleman accounts for his custom of always dressing in the tradi tional garments of his ancestors, it is said. Although he is said to be about 50, those who know him say he looks more like 27 years of age. The speaker is one of the list of six prepared by the recently : created assembly committee, and was chosen by a faculty group to make this appearance. Phi Delts Lead Team Donut Competition By CHUCK VAN SCOYOC Although they failed to retain either the A or B league volleyball titles this year, the boys from Phi Delta Theta managed to annex enough points in the fall.season to place them eight points ahead of their annual rivals, the ATOs, with a total of 381. By winning the tennis champion ship and placing high in all the in tramural tournaments, the Phi Delt teams have been able to amass their sizeable total. Close upon the heels of the Phi Delts are the ATOs with 373 coun ters, nearly 100 points ahead of the next team in line. The hotel men have practically duplicated the feats of the Phi Delt teams, having won only the B league vol leyball championship during the term. They also placed consistent ly high in all the tourneys. Sig Kps WW Volley By virtue of winning the A league volleyball championship, the Sig Eps annexed 100 points to place them in third place with a total of 283. They were closely fol lowed by the Betas ai^d Theta Chis who ended the term with 266 and 251 respectively. From fifth position to the cellar, the standings dropped down with regularity, the separating margins never exceeding 15 points. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, fall term cham pions last year, failed to make a showing this season, landing in. 18th position with a total of 163. Have Golf, Tennis This year, the fall term sports mcluded golf, tennis, volleyball, and the cross-country run. Donut touch football, -which proved so popular last year, was dropped from the schedule because of the over-crowded program, and a few injuries sustained by partic ipants last fall. Phi Gamma Delta and Phi Delta Theta captured the golf and ten nis championships, respectively, to assume an early lead in the race and the Yeomen won the annual cross country run. The deciding points were made or lost in the hotly contested volleyball tourna ment where the defending cham pions in both brackets, the Phi Delts, were dethroned, the Sig Eps gaining the A league crown and the ATOs winning the minor league title.