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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (May 13, 1942)
*Draft Marriages O. K., ’ Asserts Mme. McGrew By CAROL GREENING Declaring draft marriages “a normal outgrowth of the war spirit,” Mme. Rose McGrew, professor of voice, Wednesday expressed her opinions on the present war and its problems from the point of view of one who saw the approach and arrival of the first world war both here and in Germany. “In this silent, secretive war, so different from the last one when there were bands playing and fanfare when the boys went, me couples see separation coding and would rather have a period of happiness, however brief.” Mme. McGrew believes that both sides of the question must be considered, however, and the possibility of personality changes in the individuals faced. She finds nothing to censure in the draft marriages of couples who have "gone steady” for a long time, but only deplores hasty, ill-considered weddings. Two Signs There are two hopeful signs in this war, one of which was not apparent in the last one, she finds. The first is, that in the sacrifices which all will have to s^ake, there must be a return to the pioneer spirit of America’s forefathers, that in reality these sacrifices will be a “blessing in disguise.” Brightest spot on the horizon is the interest in post-w'ar peace now shown, she feels. In the last war, she says, no such interest was shown; now everywhere one sees articles written by intelli gent pecjle who are all trying to find methods of obliterating fear and hunger after this battle is over. Turning Point The white-haired, rosy-cheeked, bi\e-eyed singer feels deeply on these subjects since the first world war was an important turning point in her career. Born in Ot America’s Darling-! Shirley Temple in 'KATHLEEN' with Herbert Marshall also 'The Mortal Storm' m Margaret Sullivan James Stewart A Spy Picture 'THE YUKON PATROL' Allan Lane Robert Strange also ‘Man from Headquarters’ Joan Woodbury Frank Albertson GALA PUN WHEN 'The Fleet's In' with Dottie Lamour William Holden Also Jane Withers in 'Young America' Something Novel > Walt Disney's 'FANTASIA' music by Stokowki tumwa, Iowa, she migrated to Denver, and finally, when a sen ior in high school, took a position as soloist in a church choir. Mme. Biana Bianci, a noted prima donna, heard her and told her mother that she should go to Ger many and study voice. After much consideration, her mother decided to send her over with Mme. Bianci. So, “very homesick,’’ the young girl started off on the long trip to Germany. In the middle of the voyage, she discovered from a kind friend that her destination, Aussig, was a three hours trip from Dresden, where the conservatory of music was, and six hours each day was the minimum she could spend in travelling from one place to' the other. Hysterics The amazed girl hurried down to the cabin and confronted her chaperon with this piece of in formation, upon which the lady immediately had hysterics. Tak ing the situation into her own hands, she told a friend of her predicament, and the lady at once invited her to her house. From that time on the young singer’s life was a round of les sons, practising, and more les sons. One day, at last, her chance came. Louisa, crown princess of Saxony, had composed some songs and wished her mothers and sisters to hear them. But Louisa had a throat ailment, and could not sing. Therefore Mme. McGrew had her opportunity to try her wings. Terrified Terrified at first at the pros pect of singing before royalty, the girl found no way out when she saw a court equippage wait ing for her, so, dressed in a white dress and a saiior hat, she drove through Dresden to the summer palace on the Elba river. Now her terror left. “All the Irish came out in me. I thought, 'If the folks at home could see me now’’ And from then on it was magnificent fun.” The prin cess was charming, and the occa sion was made informal by the presence of the royal children, who consumed immense German sandwiches during the songs. Heady for Opera After studying- under Fraulein Natalia Haenisch for some time, Mme. McGrew was at last pro nounced ready for opera, and in less than three years she had learned 12 operas and sung- them all. In Hanover, in the emperor's theater in Breslau, in Schwerin, and Mechlenburg, in all these places she played the prima donna. By 1913 she had married and had three daughters. But "all Europe was spinning like a top" and she wanted to get her child ren over to America. So she re turned to New York and Denver to sing on the concert stage. “We face the same problem as we did in '17 a.nd ’18. The war was not of our making. We like peace. We have worked for this war is- here cur duty is to give, wonderful country. But now that and give, and give." Dr. Erb Speaks Dr. Donald M. Erb will speak before the Albany Kiwanis club Thursday, May 14, at the organi zation’s regular noon luncheon. . His topic will be “The Univer sity in War Time." Dr. Clark’s Son Holds Navy Job Dan E. Clark, II, son of Dr. Dan E. Clark, head of the his tory department, graduate of the University of Oregon in 1937 is an ensign in the United States Navy as a public relations offi cer. Ke is stationed at Mare Is land Navy Yard, Vallejo, Cali fornia. Ensign Clark graduated from the University $u journalism, was a member of Sigma Delta Chi, national professional jour nalistic fraternity, and Phi Beta Kappa, scholastic honorary. While attending the University he was instrumental in bringing the first big name bands to the campus. Through his work, Paul Pendarvis, Paul Whiteman, and Tommy Dorsey were contracted for appearances here. After graduation Clark had considerable experience in con ducting public opinion polls through newspapers. He devel oped the “Front Door Ballot Box’’ which is conducted in many news papers throughout the nation in cluding the cities of Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh. In addition to newspaper polls, En sign Clark has conducted many polls for private organizations. Snap judgment (Continued from pane two) rung' to a gestapo. But it is up to the photographer on his vaca tion to remember that we are at war and the battleships, beaches, factories, bombers and soldiers which we used to be able to re cord with our cameras are now taboo. The mountains, lakes, friends and talSjtops are still around so there is no excuse for folding up your camera 'for the duration. Shortages Here Shortages of film and finishing papers along with the rest of the photo paraphernalia means that each picture subject will have to be chosen more carefully, the mechanics of the picture tak ing more religiously studied and followed out, and finishing ma terials carefully conserved. In the long run this will make for better pix and photographers. And amateur snap-shooters can help win the war, for pho tography has an enormous and important role to play. There are documents and records to be cop ied--from the offices of war pro duction down to your neighbor hood civilian defense headquar ters. Identification photographs have to be made. Instructions in first aid can be made more clear and definite with series-type pix showing how it is done. Go to your local CD headquarters when you get home and offer your services. You'll be helping in the way you know best and, inci dentally, enjoy most. Nothing Sacred (Continued from page two) dancing of Phi Delt Ray Dick son, Earl Helmer’s sense of hu mor; the ruggedness of Tommy Roblin, the looks of Reid Fer all; the personality of Bob White Jy; the "smoothness’’ of Harry Frongas; the military look of Bill Regner in an ROTC uniform; the build of Walt MulDkin, the brains of Milt Small; the new Y-S cf John Schaefer; the savoir faire of Kenny Bowes; the cour age of Archie Marshik, and so on . . . Superman Rides Again! Theta Jean Schuler walked up to Marge Dibble’s newly won Ger linger cup, picked it up, looked at it carefully, and then said won deringly, "What did we win this for, girls?” . . . Bright girl! Correction: to Miss Lamb and myself . . . Warren Finke and Fee Jeanette Torney have been pinned-up for two years, not Thacher Announces Journalism Conclave An announcement by W, F. G. Thacher, professor of advertising-, last Friday, revealed that the an nual Alpha Delta Sigma conclave, which previously has been held in Portland, is scheduled this year for May 16, in Eugene. The con clave is sponsored jointly by Al pha Delta Sigma and Gamma Alpha Chi, national professional advertising fraternities for men and women. Representatives from the Port land alumni chapter, delegates from Oregon State college and members from cities throughout the state are expected to attend the meeting. Toastmaster Leith Abbott, Portland, will act as toastmaster at the banquet and Dr. Donald M. Erb, president of the University, will speak on "Wartime Economy.’’ A number of student awards will be made at the conclave in cluding the Bob Byington cup for the member who has been of greatest service to the chapter, the W. F. G. Thacher scholarship which is given annually to the outstanding junior man in ad vertising and the alumni plaque which goes to the alumnus or as sociate member who has con tributed most to Alpha Delta Sig ma. withstanding any other rumors. He was at Wash State with the track squad over Jr. Weekend, which is the reason she went to the prom with Finke’s Beta bro ther, Earl Walters.. . . Captain Benny Davis is ready to take on all comers now that he has come out of a hornet's net battle alive. He claims he did more damage than the hornets. Art Gallery Gets Spring Face Lift The little art gallery in the art building is being redecorated tins week to prepare it for the spe cial exhibits that are expected next fall. The ceiling of the room at tho west end of the art building as being given a new coat of white calcimine and will he covered with new muslin. Walls The walls will be painted" a soft light shade later this week. The shade will be a combinat on of soft greenish yellow. This eoior was chosen after long considera tion of what color would be best in consideration of the light og conditions in the exhibition room. The faculty had hoped that new burlap could be used instead of painting over what is already on the walls, but priorities have made the purchase of new bar lap for such a purpose impossi ble. Robert Fulton, a. sophomore at Boston university, is working his way by teaching dancing during his spare time. Trim Up For Mortar Board with a Neat Haircut from CHARLIE ELLIOTT'S UNIVERSITY BARBER SHOP 1239 Alder «——■ iw ■ inr«n i ii i mi i ■ inraa Oregon If Emerald Classified Ads riione 3300—354 Room 5, Journalism Bldg. READER ADS Ten words minimum accepted. First insertion 2c per word. Subsequent insertions lc per word. DISPLAY’ ADS Flat rate 37c column inch Frequency rate (entire term) : 35c per column inch one time a week, 34c per column inch twice or more a week. Ada will be taken over the telephone on a charge basis if the advertiser is a subscriber to the phone. Mailed advertisements must have suffi cient remittance enclosed to cover definite number of insertions. Ads must be in Emerald business office no later than 6 p.m. prior to the day of insertion. • Lost ON SAWDUST diamond during UW—UO basebnll series: gold ring, red stone; keepsake. Generous reward. Ted Morello, 5012, 22nd avenue, N. E. Seattle. CROSSED SKI POLE PIN. Around McArthur Court Satur day evening. Elsie Older, Sig ma Kappa. Claim at Depot, foot of Univer sity street. Recovery Fee 5c. Textbooks Notebooks Tennis racket Mittens Glasses Checkbooks Purses Cigarette holders Compacts Pens Ring 2 umbrellas 2 raincoats 4 jackets 1 sweater Bicycle lock ]oinging\ ‘ Up? Then N 0>W ms the I time to jpet rid ot exdess, heilong- ‘ inps at (p. prefit. Men going into ' iao ► service will be unable to j use their eththes, so be ; wise aiid liquidate \v.•: 1 •'.>„> j j’ou have .t market. 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