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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 31, 1941)
Erb Receives Congratulatory Messages from Scientists Following close on the heels of the recently announced return of major work in science to the University, President Donld M. Erb received several congratulatory messages from scientists all over the nation. Three telegrams follow: South Paris, Maine October 29, 1941 President Donald M. Erb, University of Oregon Sigma Xi, national honor society for promoting scientific research, sends congratulations on action State Board Higher Education restoring major science work to University. Uni versity’s past proud record and brilliant accomplishments in science richly deserve this act. Admirers of University and friends of science hope restoration begins immediately. (Signed) Edward Ellery, President Sigma Xi Washington, D. C. October 29, 1941 President Erb, University of Oregon Hearty congratulations on restoration full science state cur riculum at Eugene. This action will again place the State Uni versity of Oregon as regards opportunities in science on a parity with other like institutions, a condition in which she has been in recent years at a serious disadvantage. All good wishes. a (Signed) W. F. Durand Berkeley, Calif. October 30, 1941 President Donald M. Erb, University of Oregon As a former member of the executive committee of the Sigma Xi scientific honor society and friend of the University of Oregon I extend my congratulations on the restoration of advanced science. This action of the State Board will greatly enhance the prestige of the University and will not only give competent students the opportunity for advanced study and research so much needed in the present emergency, but will also stimulate the scientific faculty to its best efforts in the advancement of science by research so essential to a university. (Signed) A. 0. Leuschner, Professor of - Astronomy and Director of the Students ’ Observatory Emeritus, and former Dean of the Graduate School, Uni versity of California Moscow Asks Oregon About Mail Courses “The interest I take in the de velopment of correspondence teaching makes me desirous of acquainting myself with the or ganization of your correspon dence courses,’’ wrote A. Zdorov, ■SV-loscow, Russia, to the general extension division. Mr. Zdorov, who signed him self as the assistant director of education and scientific work of the correspondence institute, asked for information on engin eering and related sciences. He expressed particular interest in learning about the enrollment, the courses, the texts, and in structions used In correspond ence work by the University. The letter took almost two months to reach Eugene. OSC Requests (Continued from page one) ly complete land grant college.” Formal application will be made to the board of education at their meeting in Portland De cember 8. For more details, including the complete statement issued by Oregon State’s acting president, F. A. Gilfillen, see page 3. AN EVERYDAY FRIEND IN HOLIDAY DRESS All “got out” in fancy dress, but the masquerade is over once you taste the delicious flavor of the ice cream you enjoy if it’s BLUE BELL ice cream from the Eugene Farmers’ Creamery. Serve Blue Bell ice cream for your Hallowe’en party after the blackout and for your dance refreshments. EUGENE FARMERS CREAMERY Oregon ^Emerald Friday Advertising Staff Anita Simons, day manager Walt Dickinson Lee Toll Sid Lakefish Barbara Thompson Betty Currell Night Staff: Duncan Wimpress, night editor Bob Edwards Jim Watson Marilyn Wiley Carol Pageler Peggy Wright Bette Isaak Janet Wagstaff Copy Desk Staff Joanne Dolph Phil Hunt Betty Ann Stevens A' Larsen Thorn Kinersly A1 Gould Football Squad Select Hostess Six finalists for Homecoming hostess will be selected today when the Homecoming hospital ity committee meets at 4 p.m. at the College Side, Janet Farn ham, committee chairman an nounced Thursday. From the fin alists the Oregon football squad will select the hostess for the 1942 alumni fete. The hostess will be in charge of greeting visiting alumni dur ing the weekend of the annual celebration. Cups will be given to the men’s and women’s houses which register the highest num ber of alums. The hospitality committee is now considering plans to have cars greet alumni at the railroad station. Old Oregon Uses Duo-Color Scheme For the first time in over a year the cover of an issue of the alumni magazine, Old Oregon, will be in two colors, black and emerald green. On the cover of this Novem ber issue will be a picture of Deady hall as this year celebrates the sixty fifth anniversary of the founding of the University. Dead'y was the original building on the campus and will be the most familiar landmark to the returning grads. Condon Club Selects Six New Associates Six new associate members of Condon club, geology honorary, have been selected, it was an nounced last week by Ben Woh ler, president. Introduction of new associates was made last Thursday evening during the first social meeting of Condon club at the home of War den D. Smith, head of the geology and geography departments. Recently selected associates are: Audrey Lynds, Jean Hayes, Bill Johns, Merritt Wanty, Ron Alpaugh, and Herb Vent. Former Columbia Prof Speaks Here On Tour Addressing members of the faculty and student body, Dr. L. E. Bowman, former teacher at Columbia university, who makes speaking tours for the League of Industrial Democracy, spoke on technique in discussion at the Westminster house Wednesday night. Thursday morning he addressed the religious leaders’ fellowship. Dean OK's II For 'Caper' Eleven o’clock permission has been granted by the dean of wo men to coeds attending the coed capers Monday, November 17. The capers, revived after four or five years .will have as its theme, “It’s a Woman’s World,” and senior girls will act as police women to keep out unwelcome males. Entertainment for all campus women will be provided by games, skits, refreshments, dancing, and races. Each house is asked to come dressed to represent a cer tain theme, and honors will go to the house most originally at tired. Suggested themes include secretaries, nurses, or beauty op erators, but any theme is accept able. Each class will present a skit, and acting as masters of cere monies will be Marge Dibble and Barbara Hampson. Babs DuPuy and Adele Canada are co-chair men of the party. r Interdorm dance tonight at John Straub Memorial hall. Regular Friday French tables will not meet this afternoon. The Homecoming hospitality will meet at 4 p.m. today in the College Side. * * * Sophomore Whiskerino chair men will meet at 3 p.m. today in the Pi Phi house. * * * Wesley Foundation will not hold open house tonight as pre viously planned because of cam pus regulations. * * * Westminster house will hold open house tonight at 8:30. Cos tumes or old clothes. Games, skits, and spooks have been planned. Does your sweet tooth crave some delicious fresh candy? Try ANTIPA’S FRENCH CREAMS MINTS You have never tasted anything so good. Special Ice Cream, 25c a qt. Antipa also fixes nice gift boxes at popular prices 38 E. Broadway Don’t Forget Make her happy a “Chase Mum” for the game with Wash ington State. $1.00 $1.25 Phone 4240