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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 20, 1944)
MtmiiutniniuiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiitiiuuiiiiiinnHiHni Male Lead in 'Dark Victory’ Started Career in Sixth Grade “I was born in Yokahama, Japan, and I arrived in the United States an old man of a year and a half, so I do not re member my years in the Orient very well.” Frank H. Krasnowsky, alias Doctor Steele in University theater’s “Dark Victory” opening January 22, at Guild hall, re laxed upon the drama studio couch and resigned himself to the inevitable torture ot the interview. Krasnowsky came to Eugene about four months ago to help out in the army program as an instructor in physics. Continuing chronologically with his life story, he related that he has lived in Los Angeles since he was five, his first dramatic experience being in the sixth grade when he wrote, di rected, and acted in an aspiring drama entitled “Stuttering Jim my” for graduation. “I think I also lead the flag salute,” he added modestly. In junior high school, he devot ed himself to science, going in for drama again when he won the high school drama contest as Shy lock in “The Merchant of Venice.” Asa high school senior he became Woolsey in “When Knighthood Was in Flower” and took the lead in “Smiling Through.’’ “After which I became an old man for years.’’ Bearing out this statement, his fii st four productions at the Uni versity of California were Dr. Curtis in “Thunder Rock”; the executioner in the “Beggar’s Opera”; the undertaker in “Our Town” and the murderous Antonio in “The Tempest.” In “Beautiful People” he played the lead role, and returned from the depths of the aged. 'I've worked at Warner Broth ers, Metro, Goldwyn and Mayer, and Monagram studios—on the labor gang such was my first professional drama experience," lie continued gravely. It also seems that at this time, name signs from th stars’ dressing room doors began to disappear, one of which was Bette Davis' from the Warner Brothers lot. “Naturally not,” answered Krasnowsky spir itedly to the obvious question. Commenting on the University Krasnowsky said, “I like the pa ternal quality and interest the University of Oregon takes in her students." Of the Very Little Theater of Eugene, Krasnowsky stated that he though it very unique. He expressed the opinion that the legitimate theater would be saved by just such community theaters and college dramatics. Stating that he had never seen “Dark Victory” or read the play before it was brought to his at tention by Director Robinson, Krasnowsky added that Dr. Steele is the first straight part he has over done. “I admit that competi tion for the part was very stiff.” Girls’ Basketball Tilts Begin Thursday Women’s basketball will start rolling January 20, at 5 o'clock in Gerlinger gym. The house teams are anxious to begin competition and many houses, including the Gamma Phis, Hillcrest, Highland and Alpha Gammas have had their entry blanks in for over a week. For those women interested in officiating for basketball, a class will be held every Friday at 4:15 o’clock. Miss Dorothea Moore and Miss Mary Alderson will be the facidty advisors for this class. Oregon If'Emerald Day Staff Jane Corkran, day mgr. Margaret Ball Lillian Headman Betty Emery City Desk Staff Marjorie Craven Anna Young, co-editors Night Staff Maryan Howard, editor Mary Jo Geiser Odeon Show (Continued from page one) nounced appointees from the music, art, and home economics departments. All students, whether civilian or soldier, who have material to submit may turn it in to the of fice of the faculty judge of the department in which they are in terested. Any students desiring to serve on committees are asked to contact Norris Yates or W. A. Dahlberg, facility chairman of the event. Lt. Treadgold (Continued from page one) member of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Delta Pi. He made “Who’s Who in American Universities” in 41-12, 42-43, and was a graduate assistant in the history depart ment his last term at the Univers ity. Bragging a bit on the Oregon boys at Fort Bonning, Treadgold stated that the Oregon ROTC boys there had a much higher percent age than the other schools from all over the country. “Most of the Oregon ROTC boys are being sent to Georgia, Missis SPECIAL DAD'S DAY STAND AFTER THE GAME t jr "DARK VICTORY” Presented by the UNIVERSITY THEATER l nder the Direction of Horace Robinson Saturday, 9:30 P. M. All Seats Reserved Admission 55c (inc. tax) Phone 3300—Ext. 216 UNIVERSITY THEATER Johnson Hall Hour Course Added To ASTU Program Effective next week, by order of the war department, a one nour course in orientation will be given to all ASTU trainees on the campus. This course which will be in addition to other regular classes and study hours, will be under the direc tion of Captain Derrill Ronnow, it was announced by the com mandant, Major W. S. Averill last night. Dad's Hosts Urged To Make Reservations All students whose fathers or mothers are coming to the campus for Dad’s day Saturday should be sure to notify the dean of men’s office and make reservations for the luncheon at the Eugene hotel Saturday. Hotel reservations should be made before parents ar rive to avoid disappointment. Any student who is unable to find a hotel room for his father should contact Mrs. Alice Macduff, assist ant dean of women. fippi, Texas, and California,” Treadgold stated, adding that there are only three Oregon men left at Fort Benning, the others having graduated. Treadgold him self will go to California when hs leave is over. Loyally plugging the Emerald, Treadgold climaxed the interview by adding that the Oregon boys always share copies of the Em erald which are sent to them at the Fort, and are always glad to get news from home. Topics Listed in Speech Contest Five main topics will guide discussion in the National Dis cussion contest to be held on the campus February 14. The head ings to be considered arc: The historical basis of inter-American cooperation; present treaty basis of Pan-Americanism; lessons from economic and military coopera tion during the war; plans now being made for permanent co operation between the American Republics and hemisphere cooper ation and world organization. Round table discussion will be followed by an extemporaneous speaking contest, where the con testants draw a topic and have a stipulated amount of time to pre pare their speeches. John Craig, Jane Hooker, Nina Sue Ferniman, Helen Schow, Varney Baker, Kay Hill and Ruth Blum have signed with Robert D. Clark, asssitant professor of speech and dramatic arts, to enter the contest. Winners of the local contest are eligible for the regional competi tion at Stanford university, and the winner there will receive a trip to Mexico City with all ex penses paid. 'Cellist Thrills (Continued from page one) “I love the ’cello. To me it has richer, lovelier tones than any other stringed instrument.” Ralph Berkowitz provided an excellent accompaniment for the ’cellist. To Really make a hit . . GIVE FLOWERS \ \Ye suggest: ORCHIDS VIOLETS ROSES CAMELLIAS EUGENE'S FLOWER HOME Corner 13th and Patterson Phone 654 YOUR "JUST RIGHT" COAT . . . to go over anything Gad about ‘in luscious colored wool. A coat that tops every costume with aplomb in the smart sev en-eighths length. Red, violet, gold, beige, blue. All sizes and prices. eMe/imamJ&i FORMERLY BEARD'S 870 Willamette St. CAMPUS ~ CALENDAR Students invited to weekly Pot Luck Dinner at Westminster house this evening at 5:50, bring some article of food and join in the fun. The Vesper choir will rehearse Thursday at 7 p. m., in Gerlinger for the memorial service. A YWCA tea will be held this afternoon at 4 in the YW bunga low. All students and faculty members are invited. Mrs. Harth Wilson of Gamma Phi Beta and Mrs. A. S. Raj^ of the Alpha Omicron Pi house will pour, and hostess in charge will be Mrs. Elizabeth DeCou of the -Y”. During tea time the member ship committee and sophomore commission will meet. EUGENE HOTEL Presents ART HOLMAN AND HIS ORCHESTRA in the Persian Room Dancing 9 ’til 12 Every Sat. Nile STARTS TODAY!! "NORTHERN PURSUIT" ERROL FLYNN and JULIE BISHOP HELMUT DANTINE DOUBLE ACTION! "SO PROUDLY WE HAIL" ^ Claudette Colbert Paulette Goddard Veronica Lake "CALABOOSE" JIMMY RODGERS and NOAH BE/^RY, jr. FIRST RUN TODAY! Johnny Mack Brown "OUTLAWS ON STAMPEDE PASS" Plus * ALLEN JONES and EVELYN ANKERS "You're a Lucky Fellow Mr. Smith" ACTION! THRILLS! Don’t Miss It! HUMPHREY BOGAl^r in "SAHARA" _