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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 13, 1943)
Music Leaders Put War Theme In Resolutions Northwest music educators brought the University music de partment right behind the com bat lines Monday night in Mc Arthur court. They ended their eighth biennial conferences with a community sing and rally under the resolution adopted in a Sun day business meeting, “That mu sic departments bend their efforts in every way possible to aid in the effort ” ■fhe northwest music educators’ teachers’ chorus presented three selections, followed by the con ference symphony band in a “Pan American Concert’’ of both Lat in, and American selections. Ken neth Hjelmervik, supervisor of music at Aberdeen, Washington, and instrumental affairs chair man of the conference, directed. Beneficial Effect The United States treasury sponsored community sing and rally were led by Augustus Zan zig of Washington, D.C., music consultant and organizer for the treasury. The treasury is taking interest in the occasion, believing that the development of commu nity singing will have a beneficial effect on the public morale. Delegates elected officers for 3»i4-45 at a business session Sun cay afternoon, and adopted offi cially the name of “Northwest Music Educators Wartime Insti tute.’’ Newly-elected officers follow: The War Effort Wayne Hertz, head of music department in Central Washing ton College of Education at El lensburg, president; Walter C. ■\yelke, retiring president from University of Washington, first vice-president; and Alvah Beech er, music head at University of Idaho, second vice-president. “I think a great deal was ac complished irr the conference,’’ commented Dean Theodore Kratt, head of University music school and vice chairman of the confer ence. “The conference was good —helpful and inspiring. The peo 0r who attended will go home with a lot of ideas to assist in the war effort.” Coeds Plan (Continued from page one) also been appointed in charge of her house. For all these representatives and everyone else who is working with the hop committee there will be a meeting tonight at 6:30 at the Alpha Delta Pi house, accord ing to Miss Spies. Colby college is placing in creased emphasis on American history this year. IN THE MOOD TOR LOVE? ... Then hustle down to Bristow's today and buy HER a trinket to remem ber you by — until you get back from “over there"! #a Jjristcmfe jewelry store 620 Willamette Treacherous Run Claims One Victim One of the first casualties from the obstacle race occurred when Paul Bender was bounding over the course and broke his ankle, according to the infirmary. Jackie Smith, Elizabeth Stockwell, Mary Fitzgerald, and Robert Scott were also admitted on Monday. On the same day Violet Moore, Dick Schultz, and Don Bennett were discharged. Junior Queen Anticipates Fun “I'm really looking forward to Junior Weekend!” exclaimed blond Mary Bentley, elected as the 1943 “South American Way” weekend. “We havenit had any meetings or get-tcgethers yet,” the tall Phi Theta said as she curled up in one corner of the lounge on the Kappa Kappa Gamma sun porch, “but they took pictures of the court the other day. We were all veery excited of course.” Also House Vice-Prexy Mary, known on the campus as “Bentle,” is campus social chair man and a former Kwama. She is on the student union commit tee and was on the theme com mittee for Homecoming, besides being vice-president of her house, house. Suddenly Mary remembered her first Junior Weekend when they had held the regular canoe fete. Just as Much Fun “It was just gorgeous,” said the tanned Portlander. “This one won’t be as elaborate and I guess there won't be so much of it be cause they are cutting out the canoe fete, but it will be just a3 much fun.” When asked about the cos tumes of the court, she exclaimed, “They sounded wonderful. I guess they’ll be Spanish, even to lacfe* mantillas, and will be very colorful.” Bead the Emerald “But all I really know about them is what I read in the Em erald,” she laughed with a wide grin. Everything will probably get going very soon and then we’ll know more about it.” Then, as she uncurled from her comfortable position and walked to the door, still laughing at her indefiniteness, she exclaimed, “It's going to be so much fun 'and certainly will be exciting. Northwestern university facul ty numbered 500 in 1920. Classes to Nominate (Continued from page one) have to decree either that a phrase in the sophomore class constitution is void or that a con flicting phrase in the junior con stitution is void'. The sophomore constitution states that votes for officers must be cast by “mem bers of the class of ’45” and the junior constitution states tha1 only voters with academic stand V ► > ► h EUGENE HOTEL presents Art Holman and his Orchestra 75c Per Person r4 4 4 i 4 Dancing 9 ’til 12 Every Sat. Nite 4 4 SWINGIN’ ALONG ... . . . the hand-over-hand obstacle on the PE obstacle course is Edith Onthank, who ran the course in 11 minutes, 5 seconds, somewhat slower than the five minutes she bet Neil Koch she could do it in. After-effects of the ordeal left Miss Onthank sore in muscle, firmly convinced that “these Oregon men are men.” ing as juniors may cast votes for their class officers. Since there is no longer any foolproof way of defining a “member of the Class of ’45” the voiding of this phrase will be merely a formality if the council decides to follow the academic system. If, however, it decides to make another arrangement the junior constitution will definitely conflict with such a procedure. CAMPUS CALENDAR YWCA cabinet members will meet this afternoon at 4:30 in the home of Mrs. E. E. DeCou, 929 Hilyard street. A buffet sup per fill follow. The campus Christian Science organization meets every Tues day evening at 7:30 on the third floor of Gerlinger hall. All those interested are invited to attend. “Inferences drawn from boun dary tension measurements'' will be the subject discussed b Dr. D. S. Dedrick at the next meeting of the chemistry seminar this af ternoon at 4:15 in 103 McClure. There will be an important meeting of the Westminster council this afternoon at 4:30. Pi Phis Top Cross Roll Although spring is really here, workers at the campus Red Cross centers have been busy this last week. Pi Beta Phi girls worked the most hours this week, with a total of 581- hours. Other houses put in: Alpha Delta Pi, 29% hours; Alpha Chi Omega, 20V2 hours; and Alpha Phi, 18 hours. Ray Dickson to Weave (Continued from pane one) son’s Collegians for the conga line which will be part of the dance itinerary for the evening. Honorary Taps Buzz Beaudoin, entertainment chairman announced Friday, that Bill Huggins, president of the sophomore honorary, Skull and Dagger, will tap new members during the intermission. This event is part of the annual pro gram of the Frosh Glee. Declaring that “short silks” will be in order for the weekend affair. Chairman Pond announced that if the “sun tanning weather” continues, the Igloo will probably be the most appropriate place to spend the evening of April 17. KEEP 'EM ROUING THE RAILROADS ARE THE BACKBONE OF OFFENSE
