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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 20, 1942)
Seniors Help Class of '46 (Continued from pope one) Last year’s executive council abolished class cards, but left an unsatisfactory method of financ ing class activities. The problem of a class gift to the University was left in the Jhand3 of Carolyn Holmes, Max Miller, Warren Treece, and Betty McCall. P.ay Packouz. senior class pres ident, reported that the execu tive council was fostering a movement to build up class spirit, He appointed a committee to re vive some traditions for the sen iors. They are: A1 Larsen, Bob Archibald, Betty Biggs Schrick, ar»d Dottie Horn. c !\ Western Thriller! ROY ROGERS in "Sunset Serenade" also Smith of Minne sota" BRUCE SMITH ARLENE JUDGE Roller Skating Every Night. 7:30 to 10:30 Eor Party Reservation Phone 3230- j ' Parcunount I Skating Rink ! 25 W. 7th St. . Engene, Ore. !- - - - FrlTI ^ —n«A» a Bette’s Best ! ! BETTE DAVIS GEORGE BRENT in THIS OUR LIFE ’ —Also— DR. BROADWAY" with McDonald carry JEAN PHILLIPS MOONLIGHT IN HAVANA' ALAN JONES JANE GRAZA "Moscow Strikes Back" Edward G. Robinson, Narrator Pierce Picks Oregon Grad Jack A. Coleman, sophomore in liberal arts, has been appoint ed as one of the principal candi dates for the next class of cadets to West Point, according to Wal ter M. Pierce, representative from Oregon. Others chosen were Ron ald A. Kline of Bend and Robert M. Evans of Klamath Palls The appointment was made by civil service examination. Jack Coleman took his examination early in October. He expects to leave for West Point next July. Fancy Drill (Continued from page two) Michigan. As for our instructors, one played eight years as a com edian in burlesque, one has his degree from up Ann Arbor way —everything. My sidekicks are Dorrigan (Gonzaga, ’42), For rester (Alabam’, ex-’43), and De Gennerr (Queens, ’40). We have three graduate law yers—Duke, Fordham, and Penn, also a fellow who studied paint ing ballads sung at Oregon com the technical clerks are a bunch of jerks—” It’s fun to hear “Mary Ann McCarthy,” “The Fiji Song,” “One Keg of Beer for the Four of Us," and all those touch ing ballads sun at Oregon com ing from a platoon whose mem bers have seen the sleeping facil ities of half the colleges of the country. Hey boy. this is long and the hour is late, so goodby for now and write again. Bernie Real Doctor (Continued from page two) know war like the French peo ple? Dr. Wright told how Paris streetcars have special seats for men with peg legs and the French public buildings have special sec tions for men who lost their limbs on home soil. As late as 193S France had still not recov ered from World War I physical ly or economically but was being' forced by a belligerent Germany to arm for the present struggle. No Name Bands There While in France Dr. Wright saw the flower of the French army parade through Paris streets almost daily. As confi dence in the Maginot line led to impending disaster for the people of France the government was slowly l otting inside. “No, there isn't much social life in a French university, none, in fact, outside of political clubs,” he recalled. “They don’t have a campus or fraternities or sports. Perhaps the afternoon brawls be tween communists and royalists could be called sport, though." And Afterward? After the war, Dr. Wright thinks the French people will re turn to a republic when they have had enough time to iron out the weaknesses of the late Third Republic. “France will need a strong executive and economic help but the people will come Questionnaires Not Last Notice Men who have received prelim inary papers from their local draft board are still eligible to enlist in any of the reserve pro grams presented on the campus, but will, be at a disadvantage be cause of the time element, ac cording to Dr. Carl F. Kossack, campus armed forces represen tative. All University men are urged to begin enlistment procedures immediately, before they receive their papers, but the fact that they have received them does not make them ineligible for the re serves. Only after they have been sent their actual induction notice, do they become ineligible. Thanksgiving Day (Continued from page one) casion will be formed of Alpha Tau Omega and Pi Beta Phi members. Other musical num bers are being arranged by the school of music. Music Opportunity “This service gives all stud ents the opportunity to hear good music and an inspiring speaker while participating in a fine ex pression of campus unity on Thanksgiving day,” Howard said concerning the program set for next Thursday. Thanksgiving Dance Other features of the Thanks giving day celebration arranged by the ASUO include a football game in the afternoon between the All-Stars and Sigma Nus, and a dance in the evening. This program is to replace the holiday schedule which in the past has allowed students time to go home for the Thursday Friday vacation, but classes will be held on Friday at the request of transportation companies, and will keep all students on the cam pus next weekend. through, after all, the land is still there.” “Next time I go to Europe, I want to see Russia, and I hope it's soon.” He declared. “Russia is intensely interesting and will be^ even more so after the war. Any lasting peace secured by the United Nations will have to con sider a very strong Soviet view point." Another Book Returning to the campus, Dr. Wright asked, “What’s the mat ter with students this year ? I know they find it hard to study when they may be called to the army any day, but, so do we!” He is working on another book and when asked, “Do you like to write?" He answered, “No, but I wish I could write a popularized history that someone besides pro fessors and historians would read.” Anyone that has heard Dr. Wright lecture can rightfully ex pect to see such a book some day. His vivid presentations of mod ern events in the fast changing Europe we must know better to ensure a lasting peace ought to be available to everyone. Write it just like you talk. Dr. Wright, we’ll read it. EXCITEMENT! THRILLS! SPILLS! l'.l GKXR ICE ARENA ICK SKATING DAILY 3:15 to 5:30-7:45 to 10:00 Sat. and Sun. Morning 10:15 to 12:30 A n y organization may rent the arena for a pri vate party any evening between 10-12 p.m. for only $20. \\ est 6th Ave., Ivugene l'igure Skating- Club meets Sun.. 5:30-7:00 p.m. Free instruction. Beginners and advanced. A CAUTION TO MEMBERS OF ROTC NROTC ENLISTED RESERVE... Cash is a dangerous companion, It tempts thieves or it , may be lost. It is both wise and inexpensive to turn this cash into AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES. Then if these Cheques are misplaced or stolen (before you have affixed your identification signature^ their value is re funded to you. You spend them as you do cash. They remain good so long as you carry them around unspent. You can buy them at Banks and Railway Express offices. They cost 75£ for each $100.00. AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVELERS CHEQUES s f ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 13th and Pearl Sunday Services—8 and 11 Student Canterbury Club, 6 to 7, Parish House Wednesday—7 a.in.. Communion, Gerlinger Hall Rev. E. S. 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