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
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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
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