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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1945)
Shall We Have National Service? —See page 2 Oregon Another Play . . . Want a Part? —See col. 4 VOLUME XLVI UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1945 NUMBER H. H. Newburn Named UO President; Freshmen Announce Candidates Helen Steele, Pat Geil, Fredrickson, Marshall _ Pickedj[tortRun|Friday I ISA and Greek bloc leaders Monday officially revealed their nominees for offices in the forthcoming freshman elections. ISA President Alice Harter stated that the independent candi dates for office are Eddie Marshall and Patricia Geil; Robert Schott, leader of the Greek faction, confirmed the nomina tion of Floyd Fredrickson and Helen Steele. as was announced in the Em erald last week, the blocs accepted the plan presented by Audrey Holliday, ASUO president, which provided that freshmen affiliated with both of the campus political parties were to be allowed this year to nominate candidates with out coaching from the upperclass men or pressure from the blocs. The Independents renominated Friday, January 12, in accordance with the new scheme. At a Greek meeting last night the floor was turned over to a chSjEJnan chosen by freshmen representatives from each of the sororities and nominations were taken only from freshmen who presented their own cases for their candidates. Two Portlanders Helen “Sis” Steele, Pi Beta Phi, chosen for number two position in the ticket, is an Emerald reporter and recently took part in Coed Capers as costume chairman and member of the freshman skit. She is a graduate of St. Mary’s acad emy in Portland where she was business manager of the school paper, worked on the yearbook and various other committees. Miss Floyd Fredrickson, a prelaw ma (Plcase turn to page jour) Valentine’s Day Will Be Marked By Heart Hop The Heart Hop, annual house-to house dance, sponsored by the YWCA, is tentatively scheduled for February 14. All upper class wom en including sophomore members of the YWCA interested in the chairmanship must turn in petitions to Joan Dolph, president of the group, at the Chi Omega, house by 5 p.m. Friday. A traditional all-campus girl date-boy affair, the Heart Hop is held in three living organizations. A campus-wide contest is held to determine a King of Hearts and two knaves, who are crowned at the dance. Freshman girls interested in working on the dance may petition for chairmanship of subcommittees, such as: tickets, finance, decora tions, living organizations, King of Hearts contest, publicity, and pro motion. Sunday Concert of Joseph Szigeti Thrills Audiencel Opening with the great D minor sonata of Brahms, Joseph Szigeti, violinist, played to a spellbound audience in McArthur court Sunday afternoon. Mr. Szigeti gave dignity and academic polish to the Brahms work, an unusual opening number. The alleero was Dlaved with full melodic line as Mr. Szigeti wove Navy Film Billed On Triple Feature “We Said We’d Come Back,” a pavifc release will be one of tfce films shown Wednesday, 7:30 in 207 Chapman. Also included in the piogram will be “Life Line of the Nation” depicting the history, de velopment, and contribution of the railroad to our economic system. A “March of Time” on India is the third main feature. The GI Weekly, a group of shorts, will include “Report on An zio Beachhead,” “Chapel in the Jungle,” “Screen Magazine,” “Story of Dr. Jenner,” and a cartoon with SNAFU. There will be two continuous ; showings of the films. This pro gram^ part of the series of such events scheduled for each Wednes day night by the educational ac tivities board. the modulatory passages and themes with incredible smooth ness and delicacy. The adagio contained heart warming tone as Mr. Szigeti seemed to draw his notes from the very depths of his Guarnerius in strument. Rhythmic irregularity was well handled in the little scherzo. In the presto Mr. Szigeti further demonstrated his brilliant and versatile technique. Much may be said also of Harry Kaufman’s brilliant accompaniment on this number, the two working as a per fect team. All the dignity and beauty of the Italian style was evi dent in Mr. Szigeti’s interpreta tion of the Veracini “Largo.” This poignant melody completely won the audience. The playful and repitious “Rondo in D Major” of Schubert arranged by Friedberg followed. Paganini’s “Caprice No. 24,” variations in A minor for violin alone, one of the most technically difficult numbers (Please turn to page Jour) DR. HARRY. H. NEWBURN News of the appointment of Dr. Newburn, of Iowa, as president of the U. of O. was received here Monday afternoon. He will assume his new position July 1. Coed Capers Nets Sum Above That Of Former Years This year’s Coed Capers, spon sored by the AWS, made a profit which topped any of former years, according to Phyllis Evans, chair man. The exact amount, however, has not yet been compiled. Kappa Kappa Gamma was awarded the prize for the best cos tume, and the prize skit was given by the juniors. Dorothy Conrad, sponsored by Sherry Ross hall and now living in Mary Spiller, was proclaimed “Gie gon Dream Girl” when she was led to the stage by Professor H. C. Franchere and Professor Horace Robinson. Finalists competing for the title (Please turn to page jour) Today's World THE RED ARMY has plunged into battle along a 600-mile front from Budapest to the Baltic. The newly-reopened drive in the central eastern front is aimed at Poland and East Prussia. AS GERMAN . TROOPS re treated from positions in the shrinking Belgian bulge to Sieg fried line fortifications, the Am erican 1st and 3rd and British 2nd armies overran scores of towns and villages. * * * ON LUZON, 6th army forces have crossed the Agno river 88 miles from Manila and extended their lines in three directions. The American beachhead now covers 45 miles of coastline. * * * THE FIRST China-bound mo tor convoy from India arrived in Myitkyina Monday over the new American-built Ledo road. Iowa State Dean To Assume Post On Campus July 1 Dr. Harry H. Newburn, dean of the college of liberal aits at the State University of Iowa, has been named president (f the University of Oregon, the Eugene Register-Guard reported Monday afternoon. At the same time Chancellor Frederick M. Hunter said the board had not taken any action and he could; not confirm that report. Dr. Newburn was named president at an executive meeting of tho state board of higher education in Portland Monday, according to the story. He will take over his duties July 1. Dr. Newburn was 39 years of age on January 1. Since the death of Dr. Donald M. Erb in December, 1943, Orlando John Hollis, acting dean of the law school has served as acting presi dent of the University. Dr. Newburn was appointed associate dean of the college of liberal arts at the State University of Iowa, July 1, 1941, and was made, dean September 1 of that year. One of his activities there has been the direction of a study, supported by the Carnegie foundation, relat ing to the selection of teachers. In 193S he visited England and Scot land for a study, under Carnegie auspices, of English secondary schools as well as teacher-training programs of Great Britain. Recently ho completed a reorganization of the curricula of the liberal arts college at the Iowa institution. The educator is a graduate of the Western Illinois Teachers college, Macomb, 111., 1928, and received his master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees at the University of Iowa, taking the doctorate in 1933. His educational career began in the Illinois public schools, where ht» served as teacher, athletic coach, township high school principal, and superintendent of schools for five years. In 1931 he became part-tmm principal of the University high school. After receiving his Ph.D degree he was made a full time staff member, serving as principal and later as director of the high school. As an assistant professor, and later a* an associate professor in the University school of education, he taught, graduate courses in secondary education, directing these in that field, and supervising the undergraduate teacher-training program in the university. Dr. Newburn was married June 16, 1928, to Wandalee Brady, and they have two children, Jacqueline, 14, and Robert Lee, 12. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi, national education honoraries, and Kiwanis clubs. I Law Students Abandon Studies for Term Frolic By GEORGE LUOMA The school of law student body, headed by President Harry Skerry, Jr., during a lengthy meeting Monday afternoon voted to forego the prewar type of law school winter term social function. In later conversation among the students in an unofficial capacity, tentative plans formulat ed to provide a reasonable facsimile for the abandoned social program. The plans for this term's “unoffi cial” social meeting were directed toward next Saturday night, with suitable reservations at the Persian room. Several law school members have acquired designated duties to per (Continued Jrom payc tree) Tryouts for The Trojan Women’ Set Tonight Tryouts for “The Trojan Wom en” are tonight at 7:30 in Guild hall. Those wishing to try out who cannot do so tonight should see Ottilie T. Seybolt, director, and ar range for trying out another time. Six major parts for women and innumerable small parts are avail able. Chi Omegas Take Dime Dinner Lead By donating $12.15 in Monel.: v' night’s dime dinner, Chi Omega, sorority topped all living organiza tions on the campus, reported Jean. Watson and Martha Thorsland, co chairmen. Kappa Alpha Theta way second with $6.25, and Pi Beta Phi third with $6.16. Other houses reporting included Alpha Delta Pi, $5.20; Delta Gam ma, $5.10; Alpha Gamma Delta, $4.60; Hilyard house, $4.00; Kappa Kappa Gamma, $4.00; Delta Delta Delta, $3.65; Alpha hall, $2.60: Al pha Chi Omega, $2.30; Alpha Orii eron Pi, $2.30; Alpha Phi, $2.10, Rebec house, $2.00; and Alpha Xi Delta, $1.60. Representatives from each or ganization are to meet Thursday, at 4 p.m. at the Side.