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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 1939)
TODAY'S EDITS: Hobson Saga; Penny Flit Guns; World at Large VOLUME XLI UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939 WOMEN'S PAGE: Christmas Revels; Saint Nick; Coed of Week -# NUMBER 48 Lecture Subjects Selected Hoffman, Helpers Discuss Changes With Onthank A trial balloon designed to see if students would like to revamp the 1939 Love and Marriage lec ture series into talks built partial •ly along the lines of small group discussions, was sent up by Lloyd Hoffman and his lecture heads col leagues at yesterday's organiza tional meeting. Meeting with Dean of Personnel Karl W. Onthank, the Love and Marriage heads decided to include in this year’s ninth annual lecture series the three general topics of former years—dealing with char acter-building, psychology, and physiology in marriage. Suggestions Discussed Suggestions to add the general subject of the economics of mar ried life, or how much it costs a young couple just out of college to live, was discussed, and will per haps be added to this year's sched ule. If the new idea to bring the lec ture series right to the "front door" of living groups goes through, speakers will be dinner guests at combined groups of student living organizations. Following dinner the speaker, who will proba.bly be a University faculty member, will lead a fireside discussion on differ ent aspects of courtship and mar riage. Speech Dates to Be Set Speakers for the three "big” talks of the series will be contacted before January 1, and definite dates for the lectures set within a few days. The marriage talks will be scheduled for late January or early February. The committee will report reac tions of student groups to the new suggestions offered at a special meeting Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Chapman Sets Grand Opening Co-op Manager Announces 'Open House' Friday Chapman hall will make its offi cial debut to the campus amid Christmas caroling and holly wreaths tomorrow evening. “ ‘Open house’ and the holiday i spirit will reign throughout the whole three stories of the building from 7:30 until 10,” announced W. F. McClain, manager of the Co-op. “The Co-op and the home science department are cooperating to en tertain the students, faculty and townspeople,” McClain added. A musical program of Christmas tide numbers is being prepared and surprises will be given to the pub lic. “It is hoped that everyone will take advantage of this offer as it will give them a chance to explore and become more familiar with the modern features of this building,” said McClain. The Co-op board and six mem bers of the Emerald staff, as well as the regular store staff, will act as hosts and hostesses. The board consists of: Charles Skinner, president: Gordon Benson, Lloyd Sullivan, Gleason Payne, Bob Lovell; James H. Gilbert, dean of social science, and O. John Hol lis, professor of law. Emerald representatives have not been announced yet. After tonight staff members of the Oregon Daily Emerald will have nothing to worry about but final exams. Tomorrow's Emerald will be the last of the term. French Censors Cut Loose With 'Ink Removers' “Lettres Danoises”—then five pages of absolutely white paper with exception of the word “cen sure" in bold, black type neatly 1 centered on the first page. Delayed by the war, the Sep tember 15 to October 1 issue of the Mercure de France was eag erly scanned by members of the library staff, the magazine seemed to be no different than usual until the section of “Re vue de la Quinzaine” (fortnight ly revue) was reached. Discussion on one topic ended, the title Lettres Danoises” ap peared half way down the page, and “censure” in the center of the page. Starting on page 743, the blankness continued to the top portion of page 747. With no explanation or introduction a new paragraph began and the article completed. What was written on those five pages may never be known —at least not until the war is over. UO Heads Meet in Term Finale Today Vital Business To Be Considered At Final Meeting The last ASUO executive com mittee meeting before Pre^cy John Dick heads south for his basket ball barnstorming tour, will be held this noon at the Anchorage, when late fall term “musts” will be hold the council’s attention. Chief matter of business on the slate for the luncheon meeting is the appointment of a chairman for the annual Dads’ Day weekend in January, according to Dick. A petition from a group of Web (Please turn to i>arjc six) Wesley Bazaar Today, Friday The “Shop of China” Christmas bazaar, which is being- held today and Friday in the old co-op build ing, brings a touch of the Far East to the campus. Sponsored by the Wesley founda tion, the bazaar is featuring hand made linens, brass, and copper ware, embroidery, and jewelry from China. The linenware includes bridge sets, hand towels, runners, and grass cloth sets. Peking hand wrought silver and gold rings, bracelets, earrings, and necklaces are among the jewelry offered. Etched Tientsin brass and cop per bowls and novelty ornaments and decorative figures are another feature. With patterns taken from ancient characters on official court dress, the embroidery section forms an interesting display. Nope, We Ain't But We’s Hopin By SALLY MITCHELL “Ixnay on the eaterschay,” say Oregon students, as final examina tion week approaches, yet 99 out out of the 100 questioned admit they would not “squeal” to the in structor if they saw cheating in any form going on during an ex am. “It always makes me mad,” said one, “because in a way I'm the one who's getting cheated, but I'd never tattle.” “What annoys me,” was another comment, “is to have, someone copy from my paper. I’m not so concerned if someone rides through an exam on a pony because he has the whole course pretty well in mind and doesn't really need the thing.” Most students agree that al though they would not tattle on Once, Twice. Three Times—SOLD! Someone lost it, someone found it. Phil Barrett practices auction eering, abetted by Jeanne Haehlen, AYVS Prexy Anne Fredertksen, and Woody Slater. The auction is today, on Commerce steps. Jar Loose Your 'Pig Banks’; AWS to Auction Lost Articles Students who have neglected to claim their misplaced articles at the University “lost and and found” depot will have an opportunity to buy back their own things today between 11 and 12 o’clock on the steps of the Commerce building. AWS, under the chairmanship of Jeanne Haehlen, will put all stray articles on the block to be sold to the highest bidder. The money re cevied from the sale will go toward the Associated Women Students scholarship fund which is awarded at Christmas to six of the out standing girls. “The AVVS hopes to find new homes for orphaned pens, pencils, notebooks, textbooks, fiction books, jewelry, raincoats, belts, gloves, hats, and umbrellas,” stated Miss Haehlen as she surveyed her varied types of waifs. Phil Barrett and Woody Slater will pound the gavel and give the auctioneer’s spiel. Dr. Clark's Classes Will Be Held Today Ai Usual Time All of Dr. R. C. Clark’s class- j es will meet beginning Thurs day at the usual time and place, ' with the exception of the class in the-history of the United States. . This class will be transferred from room 207, Chapman, to room 105, Oregon, where Dr. Dan E. Clark, professor of his tory, will teach the course. In structors will be provided for all the classes. r. L. Stetson Chosen To Represent Region At Educators Meet As a representative from dis trict one of the national council, Fred L. Stetson, professor of edu cation, was elected to attend the Phi Delta Kappa convention in Chicago December 27 to 30. This is Mr. Stetson’s second year as representative for district one1 which includes Montana, Idahoj, Washington, and Oregon. The major projects of policy formation and organization of the education honorary will be deter mined at the convention, according to Mr. Stetson. Viron A. Moore, principal of Lin coln grade school, will represent the campus chapter of Phi Delta Kappa. The College of the City of New York has the largest ROTC volun tary unit in the nation. : Tattlin’ on Ya’ Dey Getcha a fellow classmate they always hope that he will get caught, eith er during thef exam or while it is being graded. “It wouldn't be cricket to tell on someone,” one lad pointed out, “but a fellow can always hope the instructor gets wise.” “Anyone who cheats may be go ing up in his professor’s gradebook but he certainly takes a fall in my estimation,” volunteered one coed “With professors and proctors and “plants” in a class, it’s get j ting almost as dangerous to cheat as it is to flunk,” observed another student. All of the students approached i agreed that it would not occur to them to cheat in an exam unless they felt it was absolutely neces | sary in view of the amount of | “cribbing” going on during the [ final. Christmas Revels to Be On Saturday Old English Motif Will Characterize Setting of Dance For their final fling at college so cial life before the holidays, Ore gon Webfoots Saturday night will mix modern twing and an old Eng lish Christmas setting in their an nual all-campus Christmas Revels dance. Scheduled for Gerlinger hall, the dance will be the most elaborate for many years, according to com mittee heads. A giant lighted Christmas tree will be the central motif, with silhouettes of Yuletide scenes decorating the walls. Gerlinger's sun room will be transformed into an early English tavern, with costumed Britains serving soft drinks to dancers in the dusky inn atmosphere. The special intermission program planned includes introduction of Santa Claus, who will present gifts to prominent faculty members. An Alpha Phi-Sigma Chi chorus will sing carols, and the Campbell Co op trio will also sing. A special group of English folk dances by students in costume will be presented under the direction of Rev. Williston Wirt. Freeman Pat ton will be master of ceremonies. Music for the dance will be furn ished by Bob Calkins orchestra, ac cording to heads of the all-Tnde pendent group sponsoring the pre holiday dance. Admission wilK be 25 cents. Soviets; Co-op Prexy Claim Isle of Finland Who wins, Stalin or co-op prexy ? Kenny Erickson, president and chief of Campbell co-op, is about to be made the possessor of about ten acres of the Aalond is v lands, guardians of the Bay of Bosnia in Finland through a leg acy. Now that the Russian chief has decided to take care of that country himself, Kenny offers his most recent real estate gain for sale. ■ Anybody want to buy at a [ bargain? Rally to Launch Barnstorm; Webfoot Hoopsters Poised Oregon Squad Set For Jaunt Meet Rubensteins In Farewell Battle 7:15 This Evening By KEN CHRISTIANSON Oregon’s basketball team leaves tonight. For the second time in as many years. Coach Hobby Hobson will lead his 11 players on an eastern invasion. First, however, the Ore gon varsity will have to meet An et’s Rubenstein Oregonians in what might be termed the “battle of the century,” tonight at McAr thur court at 7:15 p.m. Family Feiul I lie "battle takes on me aspect, of a good, old family feud. Bobby Anet has built his independent squad around ex-Oregons like Lad die Gale, Wally Johansen, Dave Silver, and Ford Danner. Then there’s this Jack Butterworth who used to play for Oregon Normal (when it was a normal) and then starred for George Washington back in the east. Dick Wright, former all-state from Eugene high, and his blond brother, Gordon Wright, who used to play for an independent1 team, the Wendling Cards, will help. All—Everything But, this array of all-Americans, all-coasts, all-states, and all-some thing or other doesn’t mean that Hobby has nothing to show on the floor. First, there’s John Dick, all western NCAA forward, who should lead the show if last year’s national and regional play-offs mean anything. Then Ted Sarpola has played some ball, too. In fact he is prob ably the outstanding trick, shot artist on the coast. Two big boys, about six foot seven, have been gunning for the pivot spot vacated by Slim Wintemute, pro with the Detroit Eagles. Those two men are Archie Marshik, reserve from last year, and Hank Anderson, high scorer from Eastern Oregon Col lege of Education. Matt Pavalunas, husky guard, and fiery Vie Townsend, transfer from Compton jaysee, can ably fill the bill at the guard positions. Compton is the same school from (Please I urn to page five) Ford, Presiding Over SDX Meeting, Gives Ideas for Activities Advisor James L. C. Ford, assist ant professor of journalism, took over the meeting of Sigma Del ta Chi, men’s professional journal ism fraternity, yesterday, with suggestions for improving the chapter’s activities and ways and means of raising money, A report was given by the com mittees responsible for last week’s banquet, plains laid for the an nual conference of the Oregon Newspaper Publisher’s association and Bill Norene was appointed publicity chairman for the chapter by President George Pasero. UO Library Staff Makes Plans for Christmas Party The University library staff is planning its annual Christmas par ty to be held Saturday night, De cember 16. A full evening awaits the libra rians, beginning with a dinner ir the staff room, and including games and a Christmas tree in thr browsing room. There will be i group of carolers and Miss Saw yer will read. To top off the evening, Sant? Claus is expected in person to de liver bis presents. Looking Forward! MMBMBBBaawwwwwwwMBa——nwraw —■.——■ ——gw Jolin Dick, Oregon’s ace forward, who is beginning his last season on the maple eourt at Oregon, in a defensive position. Dean Shortens Daters’ Hours Boom Lowered on M t •' > - - Friday Trysters; Studying Needed University coeds must be safely inside their front doors Friday night at 10:30 o’clock, according to word from the dean of women’s office, as the first night of the fa mous “closed weekends” begins. I Saturday evening there will be the usual 12:15 permission and Sunday 10:30 hours will prevail. Girls may have the choice of any two of these days for their dates. Next Friday evening, December 15, is closed with no dates. Satur day, December 16, is open with 12:15 permission. There will be no Sunday evening dates. Students are urged not to leave" the campus either of these week j ends because of its interfering with studying, said Miss Helen Dodds, secretary in the dean of women's office, yesterday. I According to decisions made for 1 many years by the heads of houses, the Student Affairs committee, the scholarship committee, the housing committee, and the dean of wo men’s office there will be no social affairs of any kind during the two weeks before examinations. Any deserts or other functions sched uled for this week or next in any of the houses must be cancelled, ! according to Mrs. Hazel P. Schwer ing, dean of women. Nothin 'Too Good For Web foots' Goodwill Agent After almost a month of peri I lous and exciting adventures, Joe Duck, Oregon’s flying auto graph-collecting ambassador, has arrived, safe and sound, in sunny California. Joe started on a little flying jaunt down the coast almost a month ago. During that time he has been “ducknapped” by the Bleacher Coaches Convention of radio station KGO and has paid a two week’s visit to Walt Dis ney and Donald Duck at their Hollywood studios. But Joe is now safe at Lake Ador where he is the honored guest of Mel Le Mon, sports broadcaster on sta tion KFAC. Yes, Joe has had a lot of ed ventures for a little, yellow-and green, wooden duck. Union Oil Personnel Head to See Talent Senior men interested in a job after graduation with the Union Oil company are urged to go to Miss Janet Smith’s offidfe in the campus YMCA building this morn ing. - The personnel manager of the western division of the Union Oil company, F. V. Spooner, will be there to interview the men. Mr Spooner has his headquarters ir Seattle. j Exotic Masks From Bali, |Java, Displayed in Library A wind-spirit's face with long, thin nose sharp enough to cut the air, a black lacquered tiger head, 1 a sun mask, a “witch" mask, small animal faces carved and painted by primitive peoples for their cere monial dances and secret rituals now hold the spotlight at the li brary. They are part of a collec tion loaned for the occasion by Mrs. Alice Henson Ernst, associate professor of English. The ghost mask of a medicine man, worn on the forehead during : a dance, as are all of those includ ed in the chief’s headdresses; a large wooden thunderbird, a fire bird or holybird worn in a sacred | ceremonial in Bali, together with shado wpuppets from Java, which ! are manipulated to cast huge j shadows on a w'hite screen, are in cluded in the collection, though j most of the masks come from our i own northwest shores. In 1933, Mrs. Ernst, who teach es playwriting on the campus, wa? requested by Theatre Arts maga zine, New York, for information as to the ancient masks used in primitive civilizations in the Northwest, and so began a study which was to last six years. Through forming personal friendships with these peoples, she was able to assemble material on the ritual dances. All collection.1 from this region were made dur ing work in the field in out of the , way places where the ancient be | lief a still linger. The latest study completed was “Northwest Coasl Animal Dances,” and appeared ir the September number of Theatre ; Arts magazine. As these ceremonies have all bul [ vanished from the lives of the peo | pie, the material can not now b< j duplicated. The masks and othei ([’lease turn to page five) Sendoff Program Complete Motorcycle Guide Will Head Parade Toward SP Depot By RAY SCHRICK Plans for Oregon’s first fall bas ketball rally sped to completion yesterday afternoon when Bill Ehr man, rally head, announced a com plete program for tonight’s team send-off and revealed that final arrangements had been made to All houses are asked to allow underclassmen town permission for tonight’s basketball send-off. The rally will start Immediately following t h e Oregon-Oregonians basketball game in McArthur court. secure a motorcycle escort to the depot for the University travelling squad. The rally will start immediately following the Oregon-Rubenstein’s basketball contest in McArthur court. Students, enmasse, will march to the Eugene depot to pro vide a parting fanfare for Coach Howard Hobson and 11 team mem bers who will accompany him on a transcontinental barnstorming tour. Yells Scheduled A definite program of yells has been scheduled under the leader ship of Bob Elliott and two assist ants, Woody Slater and Art Wig gins, Ehrman announced. The Ore gon band will also play for the oc casion. “We want to make this rally the biggest send-off ever given a bas ketball team from Eugene,” ex claimed Ehrman. “It is our hope that all students, upper as well as lower classmen, will attend.” Speakers for the farewell will in clude Coach Hobson who will say a few words on behalf of the squad (Please turn to paye six) CAMPUS CALENDAR Emerald 8 o’Clockers will hold their last meeting of the term to night at the University Press. Communion mass for all Cath olic students will be held Sunday, December 10, at the 9:30 mass. All will go to breakfast after wards in the balcony of the Del Hey Cafe. Friday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation Immaculate Conception. Masses will be at 6, 7, 8, and 9 a.m. as announced by Father Leip zig, pastor. Amphibians will play hostess to OSC Aquabats tonight at 7:15 in Gerlinger pool. Refreshments and games are the committees part of pledges and members, yours is to be there. There will be a meeting of the fencing club at 7:30 in the Ger linger sun room. Everyone is in vited. The last meeting of the term for the Badminton club will be held tonight in Gerlinger hall at 7:15. Phi Beta meets tonight in Al umni room of Gerlinger at 7:15 o’clock for the last meeting of the term. It is important that all members and pledges be present. Condon club will meet at the home of Dr. Warren D. Smith to night at 7:30.