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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 1940)
WOMEN'S PAGE: Pine Perfume Mardi Gras Women Only VOLUME XLI Professor H.C. U. OF 0. LIBRARY CAMPUS Women’s Groups to Choose Officers Election Pending For Coed Offices Nominating Group's Recommendations Scheduled for Approval; Alumni Room In Gerlinger Hall Is Place; Time, 4 p.m. By BETTY JANE BIGGS The University’s political pot will begin to boil again today as Oregon women gather at a mass meeting in the alumni room of Ger linger hall at 4 o’clock today to approve recommendations of the nomination committee for AWS, YWCA, and WAA officers for the next three terms. Plans to keep the names of the candidates a secret until the assem bly were changed so that preparation could be made to name girls Girls Choose Bob Ferris As 'Hearts' King Thompson, Loomis Knaves; Monarch 'Dunked' After Hop Bewhiskered sophomores were in the limelight when Bob Ferris, Phi Delt, was crowned King of Hearts yesterday at the YWCA Heart Hop, and “Butch” Thomp son, Sigma Chi, and Dick Loomis, Chi Psi, were made knaves. As soon as the coronation was over Ferris was millraced in tra ditional Heart-Hop style by his fraternity brothers. “It’s no fun to be King of Hearts,” the winner said, echoing the sentiments of Stan Staiger, last year’s king, concerning the “dunking” ceremony. All four of the houses where dancing was held were packed, and the turnout was much larger than was expected, according to Bobsie Roehm, chairman of the Hop. Hostess sororities were the The ta, DG, ADPi, and Alpha Gam houses, with the coronation at the DG house. For selling the largest number of tickets to the Hop, the ADPi house won a large jar of hard candy, Pat Salisbury, ticket com mittee head, announced. Over $40 was cleared on the dance, Jo Bullis, in charge of fi nance, said. These girl-ask-boy dances are held every year by the YW to raise money for a scholar ship fund, she explained. Surveg of Spending Shows Living Costs In the survey conducted by I members of the statistics and ap plied economics class, early re ports show that 215 men and 129 women have been approached, 73 of them from Eugene. All the questionnaires are supposedly out, according to Dr. Beatrice Aitchi son, of the economics department. Approximate figures of out of town freshman men (no names mentioned) reveal expenditures ranging from $56 to $221 for a four-month period extending from September 1 to January 1. This ex cludes board and room. In accounting for the rather large amounts under the item of food, Dr. Aitchison pointed out that an average of a 15-cent milk shake a day for 200 days, a short school year .would amount to $30. A five-cent coke a day for the same period of time would total $10. The weak and tear of remember ing where the nickels and dimes went was expressed by one man when he wrote, "What a job!!!” in the space provided for remarks. from the floor. AWS Ballot The nomination committee se lected the following women to ap pear on the AWS ballot: president, Grace Irvin and Betty Buchanan; vice-president, Bette Norwood and Barbara Stallcup; treasurer, Eliza beth Steed and Billie Christensen; secretary, Phyllis Sanders and Betty Plankinton; reporter, Betty Jane Biggs, Adele Canada, and Betty Wade; sergeant-at-arms, Virginia Malloy, Helen Moore, Mary Ellen Smith, and Caroline Holmes. YWCA Nominees Jean Crites and Marjorie Mont gomery are running for YWCA president. The girl receiving the least number of votes will be named vice - president. Bobsie Roehm and Lois Nordling will be on the YW ticket for secretary, and Kathleen Brady and Trudi An derson up for treasurer. WAA leaders will be chosen from: president, Joanne Riesch and Bette Morfitt; vice-president, Hope Hughes and Janet Morris; secre tary, Becky Anderson, Jean Burt, and Nancy Ann Johnson; treasur er, Barbara Bamford, Ruth Lar kin, and Ethel Dixon; custodian, Martha McClung, Mildred McCar thy, and Hazel Olefield; reporter, Mary Belches and Marge Dibble; sergeant-at-arms, Pat Lawson, Betty Mae Lind, and Margaret Shipler. Election Plans Revealed Election will take place Thurs day, February 22. Plans for ballot ting and announcement of where the polls will be located will be re vealed at the meeting, which will be presided over by Anne Freder iksen, AWS prexy. 'Little Judge' Election to Open Friday at noon, a “tamper proof” ballot box in the lobby of Fenton hall will receive votes electing a “Little Judge,” reigning queen of the law school winter term formal. Polls will be open to every registered Oregon student as well as the law school enroll ment, General Chairman Bill Rob erts and Hugh Collins, public re lations counsel, announced Wed nesday. Candidates in the race will be listed in a notice over the ballot box. “Stuffing is definitely out,” Collins reported as he cleared up a vague point of legality concerning the approaching elections. Majority Necessary “Should no candidate receive a majority of votes the judge will be voted in at the dance, at winch time the winner will be determined by drawing straws,” he explained. Announced as “strictly” formal, the lawyers will don correct for mal evening wear at a law school dance for the first time in several years. Some top hats and tails may make an appearance. An edict from the lawyer stronghold states "the public is cordially invited not to attend.” Binford Plays The entire space of the Del Rey cafe has been signed up for the dance, with couples expected to fill both floors as Maurie Binford and his band start festivities. Swing Prince Ken Baker, “Prince of Swing,” whose hand wiil provide music for blue-jeaned sophomores at the Whiskerino. Whiskerino Garb Decree Sees Change Campus Clothes 'In' As Soph Committee Fears 'Rowdyism' Protests from the ranks of Ore gon women that the Sophomore Whiskerino might be a little too “rowdy” has led to the announce ment from the dance committee that campus clothes will be in or der Saturday night. Individual judgment, and no set rule, will govern the attire of dance goers. Men may wear their blue denim jeans if they desire. Ken Baker the, “Prince of Swing,” will bring his orchestra to the Oregon campus after long en gagements at the Cotton club, Cul ver City, California; the Para mount, Los Angeles; and Casino Gardens, Ocean Park, California. Baker’s belief, according to ad vance publicity, is that his “spirit ually” styled interpretation of mu sic is the true conception of music, which he feels and tries to express through his orchestra. The 26-year old maestro was recently elected the top outfit on the Pacific coast by the “Swing Set” club at War ner Brothers studios. The dance will follow the third meeting of the Oregon and Oregon State basketball teams. The inter mission will be highlighted by an nouncement of the ivooliest sopho more on the University of Oregon campus. The winner will be able to say that he has had at least one "barber shop” shave, because Fred Schlick, Charlie Elliott, and Leo Deffenbacher, campus barbers, will shave the wearer of what they con sider the best beard present. Tickets for the dance are on sale for $1.50. Holders of sophomore class cards will be entitled to a 50-cent reduction. Wright Will Speak At Oregon State Gordon L. Wright, assistant pro fessor of history at the University of Oregon, will speak tonight at the Oregon State round table. Mr. Wright’s topic will be “The United States in the European Crisis.” The Round Table organization, formed of Oregon State College students and faculty, is putting on an International week February 15 to 18. After a general meeting, smaller groups will be formed for discussion of certain phases of the situation with the leaders. Mu Phi Epsilon To Hear Music Talk Mrs. Jane Thacher, professor of piano, will talk on “Modern Mu sic” at the meeting tonight of Mu Phi Epsilon, music honor society, at 7:30 in the AWS room of Ger linger hall. Mrs. Thache£s lecture will be il lustrated by musical numbers from members of the group attending the meeting. Dual Assembly Program Set Clarence Senior to Speak on 'Building Democracy in Mexico'; Pep Rally Will Arouse Spirit for Coming UO-OSC Game A combination program, featuring Oregon’s first winter term basketball rally and an educational talk on Mexican economic and political problems, will be the “double bill" offered University students this morning when the regular Thursday ASUO assembly opens at 11 a.m. in Gerlinger hall. Addition of the “pep" rally was announced yesterday by Karl W. Onthank. dean of nersonnel. as Dart of the olans to arouse snirit for Saturday night’s game with Ore gon State. Dean Onthank stated that as previously scheduled Clar ence Senior, internationally known lecturer, will address students on Mexican economic, political, and social problems. Democracy in Mexico Mr. Senior will speak on the sub ject “Building Democracy in Mexi co” and will discuss importance of education, cooperation, and collec tivism in Mexico at the present time. He will open the ASUO pro gram. The pep rally will start at 11:45 a.m. under direction of Oregon’s new yell king, Woody Slater. He and two assistants, Bob Greer and Jack Carter, will lead in yells, and the University band will provide music for the occasion. Living or ganization lunches are to be post poned until 12:15 to provide extra time. Has Full Day In connection with Mr. Senior’s visit on the campus, Dean Onthank Wednesday outlined a complete program for his one-day stay. He will preside at an open forum at 2:30 p.m. in the YMCA hut and will speak in the social science lecture room of Chapman hall on “Church and State in Mexico,” at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Donald M. Erb, University president, will preside at the as sembly. Included on the program will also be two numbers by a stu dent brass quartet. They will play “March,” by Schwarwenka, and “Solitude,” by Ellington-Holman. Ground Course End Near For 00 Flyers Flight school students start their final phase of ground school in struction tonight, as Major H. L. Barrett takes over the class for a 12-hour course in engines, instru ments, and radio to end early spring term. Meteorology finals, under A. E. Caswell, head of the physics de partment, are over for the fifty Oregon civilian aeronautics au thority student pilots, leaving just one more course to hurdle before the CAA exams. Carlton E. Spen cer, head of the flight school, re-! ports that the final term will be j devoted entirely to flying in prep aration for air tests with an of ficial CAA instructor. When a stu-, dent gets the official’s OK he re-! ceives his private pilot’s license. I IRC Sponsors Send Adviser To Conclave Miss Amy Jones Is Representative of Carnegie Institute Miss Amy H. Jones, world trav eler and' expert on the internation al situation, has been chosen as tire'representative of the Carnegie institute at the northwest regional conference of International Rela tions clubs to be held on the Uni versity campus February 23 and 24. She will conduct the meetings called to discuss the club work and aid and advise the officials of the University chapter as to the meth od and procedure of conducting the conclave. Active in IRC Miss Jones has been active in the IRC for many years. She has had an active interest in such clubs in foreign countries as well as in the United States. Europe was her home fur some time, having lived in France and Germany. She has traveled widely in the Orient, visiting Internation al Relations clubs for the Carnegie endowment. During the summer of 1938 she visited Italy, Germay, and Czechoslovakia, and spent the past summer in Canada. Sends Two More Beside Miss Jones the Carnegie institute is sending two speakers to address delegates. They are G. Bernard Noble, political science professor at Reed college, and An dre Philip, professor of economics and finance at the University of Lyons. Dr. Philip will speak on “European Problems.” Official program for the confer ence will be issued later this week, according to Bill Grant, president of the local chapter. Round Tables Slated One of the main features of the meeting will be the round-table dis cussions to be held Friday and Sat urday. Delegates may attend any of the (Please hint to paije two) UO Audience Hails Young Czech Violinist By GLENN HASSELROOTH It may have been an un-Christ ian act when Herr Hitler decreed the exile of Fritz Neumann, Czecho slovakian violinist, from his native country, but the huge audience that attended the concert in the music auditorium last night would prob ably have been willing to give the nazi dictator several enthusiastic “heils” for making it possible for them to hear the young virtuoso. Plays Second Concert Neumann, who has been in the United States less than six months, played his second American concert last night as guest soloist with Rex Underwood and the University of Oregon symphony orchestra. The all-Tschaikowsky program brought out the musically-discrim inating as well as those who simply go to get a melodic earful. Both groups showed no reticence in dis playing their approval. Sketches Tone Patterns The orchestra made a radiant background for the young violinist when he played Tschaikowsky's "Concerto in D Major,” and demon strated his facility in skillfully sketching the various tone patterns of the work. The spirited Allegro Moderato provided a stirring pre (Please turn to page four) NOTICE All sophomores wishing to get the 50 cents credit given on Sophomore Whiskerino tickets for presentation of class cards must exchange their class cards for exchange tickets at the ac tivities office in McArthur court before the dance. Seniors! Shag In for Physical Exams Pronto! Comes spring term, goes Dr. Fred N. Miller, health service head, on leave of absence, and University of Oregon seniors who intend to have physical examina tions sit and twiddle their thumbs. Therefore, all seniors expect ing such physical checkups for any purpose are urged to call at the health service immediately and arrange for examinations to facilitate completion of this work by the end of winter term. Four boys recently stricken with food poisoning have been re leased from the infirmary, it was revealed. Hospitalized were Robert Duke, Bill Harrow, Gale Quinn, Milodine Goss, Dorothy Reese, Mary Booth, Jane McCurdy Don ald Tait, Mary Louise Vincent, Donald Bor, Harris Taylor, Mary j Cormack, Jack Peck, Charles l Norris, and Bob Payne. I _i_ ■' ' ' Aviation to Offer New Opportunities Oregon young men who aspire to become navy or marine corps fliers are to have an opportunity to determine their fitness for ap pointments as aviation cadets with out the necessity of making a trip to Seattle, as required in the past, it was announced today by Ensign Raymond E. Kerr, local naval re serve officer. According to advices received from Seattle, a naval reserve flight selection board, under the direc tion of Captain L. B. Stedman, Jr. will hold sessions all day today at the Eugene hotel. Dr. A. R. Moore to Speak on Science Dr. A. R. Moore, research pro fessor of physiology at the Uni versity of Oregon, will speak or "The Cultural Value of Science’ to faculty members and students tonight at 7:30 in the faculty room of Friendly hall. He will discuss the effect of to talitarianism and other current philosophies up on the development of science. This will be the second in a series of lectures by special ists sponsored by the University lectures committee. Dr. Moore has been a science professor at the University of Cal ifornia, Bryn Mawr, Rutgers, Stan ford, and Oregon State college. He has been accorded wide recog nition in scientific research. During 1933-34, he was visiting professor at Tohoku Imperial uni versity, Sendai, Japan, and also in vestigator for the Naples zoologi cal station for several years. He (Please turn to pane four) Condon Hall Museum To Be Closed Today The museum of natural history in Condon hall will be closed to the public this afternoon and all day Friday, it was announced by Dr. L. S. Cressman, head of the an thropology department and mu seum curator. A display of University research publications is being put out for examination during the meeting of the research council of the state system of higher education. Educator Retires Due To Failing Health, Strain of Extra Work Dr. Hollis of Law School to Fill Vacancy; Howe Active on Campus Since 1931; Represented UO at Coast Conference By RAY SCHRICK H. C. Howe, professor of English, who has served as Oregon representative in the Pacific Coast conference for 28 years, resigned his position Wednesday, Dr. Donald M. Erb, University president, announced last night. Reason given for Professor Howe’s resignation was poor health. He has been ill a large part of the past year and found the strain of the extra work too heavy to carry in addition to his regular teaching duties. In issuing the statement of Professor Howe’s retirement, law school professor, to fill the vacancy now created. Hollis will take office immediately. Praised by Erli “I wish to express my deep appre ciation,” Dr. Erb declared Wednes day, ‘‘of the work that Professor Howe has done so faithfully and so well. Professor Hollis has agreed to accept the responsibility of this position, and I am sure he will be able to discharge those responsibil ities with distinction.” Oregon Graduate Professor Hollis is a member of the educational activities board and last year was chairman of a facul ty committee working for a stu dent union building on the campus. He was graduated from Oregon in 192G and has taught here since 1931. Duty of the Oregon delegate is to represent the University at meetings of the Pacific Coast con ference. The association compiles rules for all college sports on the west coast. Each school has one representative. Although Professor Howe an nounced that he will continue his regular teaching duties, he stated that he has applied for a leave of absence. If this goes through he will receive six months in which to rest before returning to work next fall. Professor Howe came to the Uni versity of Oregon in 1901. He was graduated from Cornell in 1896. L.W. Staples Shows Slides of Agates About fifty persons looked “through” rocks instead of “at” them Wednesday evening when Dr. L. W. Staples, geology instruc tor, showed a number of slides made from then sections of agates. Dr. Staples spoke before the Con don club in the general geology lecture room. Dr. Staples was given the slides by William Pitts, retired Califor nia business man, who makes these thin sections as a hobby. It is a very difficult job, according to Dr. Staples, but the beauty and design of the agate is brought out more clearly than is possible in any other way. Many varieties of the stones were shown including moss, air plane, landscape and banded ag ates. permitted to examine a number of permitted to examine anumber of agate specimens while Dr. Staples answered questions about them. Library Gives List ' Of New Magazines Now Available The library announced Wednes day a list of 23 new periodicals which have been added to its list for 1940. The magazines include Ameri can Biology Teacher, Art and In dustry, Biometrika, Canadian Bookman, Contemporary Jewish Record, Folklore, Germanic Re view, Harper's Bazaar, Indepen dent Woman, Interior Design and Decoration, Journal of Negro His tory, Journal of the History of Ideas, Kenyon Review, Maclean's Magazine, Mathematical Reviews, ! Modern Plastics, National Repub i lie, Nation’s Business, Photo Tech nique, Studio, Verve, Vogue, and Wilson Bulletin. The Art and Industry and Mod ern Plastics magazines will be in the art school library. Quits Post H. C. Howe, who yesterday re signed as HO representative in Pa cific Coast conference. Senior Ball Motif Will Be Formal Top-Hat' Dance Will Occupy Entire Gerlinger Ballroom Strictly formal, even to decora tions, will be the Senior ball, Sat urday, February 24, as Charles “Chuck" Skinner announces that Gerlinger hall will be decked out in “top hat" decorations. Not only will the main ball floor be used but also the master dance room and the sun porch will be opened and decorated in the strictly black and white motif. The alumni room will also be available for couples between dances jand at intermission. Skinner named as heads of hi3 committees: Catherine Murdock, assistant chairman; Bud Aronson, orchestra; Gib Schnitzer, Mary Jane Norcross, and James Jarvis, decorations; Clarence Zurker, tick ets; Carter Fetsch, floor; Peggy Robbins and Alyce Rogers, pat rons; Don Palmblad, publicity; Betty Lou Kurtz and Irwin Zeller, programs; Bob Schulze and Dave Compton, advertising. The senior ball will close the winter term social season, being the last all-campus function before final examinations. Short Story Deadline Set at February 20 Five days have been added to the deadline for the Marshall-Case Haycox short story contest, says W. F. G. Thacher, who is taking charge of the manuscripts. For merly set as February 15, last day now that stories may be turned in is February 20. Stories are to be turned in to Mr. Thacher's office in the jour nalism building. They must be in duplicate, with the name of the story on an envelope accompanying the manuscript and the author's name in the envelope, Thacher says. To Hold Tea Gamma Alpha Chi will entertain Tuesday afternoon with a rush tea at the Chi Omega house from 4 to 5:30 o’clock. Mrs. Spencer Collins, adviser, and Catherine Murdock, president, will pour. Marge Finne gan is in charge of arrangements.