MEMLD VOLUME XLIV NUMBER 123 UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE. WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1943 Photo by Ted Bush EVACUEES . . . . . . Jeanette Tucker anil Brimmina Vrang make room for rheteor jA|gy students vho are expected to arrive soon. The girls moved Tues 3^- to Alpha and Gamma halls, where they will live for the rest of the term. Tuesday, boys who formerly lived in the halls paraded in front of them, looking up to see who was occupying their former rooms. Alpha,Gamma Coeds Rejoice After Moving By BETTY LU SIEGMAN Glad that it’s “all over,” a steady stream of 125 dormitory girls who quickly migrated from a women’s dorm Tuesday to make way for 225 of the air corps’ pre-meteorology students, are beginning to adjust themselves to their new surroundings. Their new abode, Gamma and Alpha halls of the John Straub memorial group, is more appealing to some girls, while to others it just “lacks most of the comforts” of the previous j^idence. ' ^^‘That’s what the war does, and I guess we can put up with it,” voiced one coed, who hadn’t been too anxious to move. “It wouldn’t be so bad only we had the ‘blue room’ over in the hall and it was so cute and comfortable—we’re really going to miss it,” explained another. Wonderful Springs ‘‘X think we’re lucky because of these wonderful real springs on the beds,” added another girl, explaining that they "still had private sleeping porches for four girls.” After weeks of rumors and more rumors that they were to be vacated in favor of the army, the dorm girls finally decided that it was just "talk” and that ^^y had nothing to worry about —at least for the end of this term, anyway. But then the official word came at 4 p.m. Monday, and there was no "beating around the bush.” Only 20 Hours “We thought 24 hours, like they gave the University of Washing ton, was pretty short notice; but, look at us, we only got 20 hours!” was the cry of one busy and rather fatigued maiden. "Anyway, I think the rooms are pretty cute; and they do have possibilities even if they ^oked a bit masculine at first,” ^fes another remark. Luxuries Accustomed to life’s smaller luxuries, one dorm girl said, "Gee, we actually have to get dressed for breakfast every morning now (Please turn to page three) Co-op Receipts Due In order to be valid for the cash dividend, co-op receipts must be turned in not later than Friday, Maay 7, Bud Yanden ynde, chairman of the co-op board announces. The payoff date has not yet been announced but it will be set as soon as the receipts are tabulated. Organizations col lecting receipts should hfl.e had them turned in by last week. The receipts should be in co op envelopes with the owner's name and address written leg ibly. It is not necessary for the person turning them in to add the total. Army Officer Has Fire Control Gass Forest and' civil file preven tion will be the official order of the day when Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas G. Thompson and his staff set up military headquar ters in 207 Chapman hall Wed nesday. The U. S. army spon sored school for town and forest fire control will be in Wednesday and continue through Friday. All larger industries and utili ties in the locality will send rep resentatives to sessions to learn plant protection in the war emer gency, R. A. Elliott, Willamette national forest officer, stated. All sessions are open to civil ians—the general public, and University students. (Plciise turn to page three) AAFTTC OccupiesHall Lt. Charles D. Cable, officer in charge of the new army air forces technical training command's University of Oregon training de tachment headquarters, and his staff of one sergeant and one pri vate were well set up in the an nex to the girls’ dormitory which was vacated Tuesday in order to make room for the air corps me teorology students expected next week. Said Lt. Gable Tuesday night: “We are delighted at the recep tion we have received from both the faculty and the student body. I am especially pleased with the physical setup of the University and the cooperation we have re ceived from University officials. I am very glad that Dr. W. V. Norris is representing the Uni versity during the preparation for the arrival of the soldier students. I am sure that with the facilities available the University of Ore gon will turn out a group of ex cellent meteorological students 12 months from now.” Big Time Set Under Big Top Hey, all you circus fans! Step right this way for the big three ring show! Wild animals, freaks, and plenty of surprises are in store at "Circus Swing,” last all campus dance of the year. This show, backed by the WAA, will open its gates at the University tennis courts Saturday afternoon, May 8, from 4 to 6. Side Show Billed as "No. 1 attraction” of the afternoon under the big top, is the side show featuring the “Bearded Lady,” the “Sword Eater,” and the “Fat Man.” “Look out for the wild ani mals!” warns Manager Florence Hamilton, “since this is the first dance of its kind, we promise all the attractions of a circus.” Campus Clothes Campus clothes are in order, and should rain discourage the crowd, concessions will be moved to the Gerlinger gym. Tickets to the event can be ob tained from representatives in men’s living organizations. They will also be on sale at the main gate Saturday. Doors Open The doors to all the courts are to be opened for dancing, with a public address system to carry the recorded music by top name bands. Committee members for the. event are: Barbara McClung, Patty Van Hoosear, decorations; Sally Spies, Joan Dolph, pro grams; Gerd Hansen, tickets; Betty Chatburn, music; Yvonne Umphlette, patrons: and Phyllis Evans, Dorothy Rogers, public ity. Mortar Board Date He is beautiful, my hero, With shorn and shining tresses. His ensemble is enchanting, His cuff links came from Kresses. His makeup is superb, A red and white hodge podge. Crowning all this glory Is a vegetable corsage. —J.B.T. Mortar Board Flowers Out Except Inexpensive Foliage; Art Holman Featured at Ball By MILDRED WILSON The annual “to-send-flowers-or-not-to-send-flowers" -de bate, which has centered around nearly every campus dance, was squelched in the bud Tuesday by Nancy Riesch, general chairman for the Mortar Board Ball. “Carnations for the buttonhole are all right, but the send-’ ing of orchids and such expensive foiiage will definitely be frowned on.’’ ' 1 Hay cox Speaks At Assembly Ernest Haycox, well known author and University graduate, will be the speaker at the all campus assembly Thursday morn ing when the University cele brates the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Oregon Trail. “100 Years Isn't very Long" is the title of the talk of the Ore gon grad will give on the campus, and it is expected to be more on account of some of the personal ities of the Oregon Trail than a historical account of event. Haycox is considered by the critics as the best of the writers of western stories, and the early history of the west has been the background of many of his stor ies. While in the University he was very interested in Oregon history, according to Eric W. Al len, dean of the school of jour nalism, who knew Haycox while he was in school here. Served in France The author came to school here after he returned from serving in France during the war. He was the Sunday editor of the Emer ald, then a seven day-a-week pa per, and was a member of Delta Tan Delta. He is now living in Portland and does a great deal of writing. He is also the chair man of the Portland draft board number one and was the former director of the winter sports as sociation of Oregon. A contributor to the annual (Please turn to page three) She added that there seemed to be no necessity to curb tlio deluge of fresh vegetable corsages which pop up at this girl-da tc-boy affair each year. Lilies, azalea blossoms, and petunias come in short of the forbidden line — In the acceptable, but eccentric, category, according to Chairman Riesch. Moved to Friday Slated for Friday evening at 9 o'clock in McArthur court, the formal Mortar Board ball will feature Art Holman and his orchestra, in one of the few all campus airings of t.lfc outfit for the year. "We're also guarantee ing a good smooth floor and lighting,” Miss Riesch pointed out. Fledges Named Mortar Board programs, with .1 slightly new face, will contain names of the 11 honored pledges. The Ball, besides introducing next year's outstanding seniors, haa as one of its intermission events, the tapping of new members for Kwama, sophomore service hon orary for women. "This will be the girl's chance to really show the men what is expected of them in the way of manners and attention,’' Mi.so Riesch stated. Politeness Urged The utmost politeness and con sideration in the business of op ening doors, calling on time, fur nishing cigarettes if desired, checking wraps, buying cokes, and carrying accessories such as combs, cigarette cases and razors, will be expected of the Emily Postish female escort, the Ball chairman declared. Tickets, which are on sale with (Please turn to /'aye three) Photo by J. Warren Tcter OUTSTANDING . . . . . . in (Ilf; junior class arc Nancy Ames, who won the GerHnger cup, and Hill MoshofsUy, winner of the Koyl cup. Both cups were av.a: ' » at the Junior Prom for activities, high scholastic standards, and . '.'I standing personalities.