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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1945)
'Intimate Style' Has History . . . See col. 2 VOLUME XLVI UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, EUGENE, THURSDAY, FEB. 1, 1945 NUMBER 68 ODT Request Would Curtail UO Vacations Spring vacation dreams of U. of O. students were jarred Tuesday by an announcement ftnsm Washington, D. C., which said that colleges and univer sities were being asked to can cel their spring vacations in order to eliminate unessential travel by college students. At the University Tuesday no such a request has come to either the president or chan cellor’s office, but in the event it is made all the schools in the state system of higher Edu cation will consider it, Chan cellor Frederick M. Hunter said. However the final decision in this matter would be made by the state board of higher education, which will next meet early in March. A poll would be taken first of presidential offices of the Uni versity, Oregon State College, the medical school, and the colleges of education, Dr. Hunter commented. The ODT’s move was backed by John W. Studebaker, U. S. educa tion commission, who said that un less vacations are cancelled, trains &ud busses in college and school towns would be seriously over crowded. Mr. Studebaker believed the 300,000 young people and their parents affected by the order would be glad to make this sacrifice, and termed the plan meritorious and practical. Pair Chosen to Head Frosh Glee Jim Kroder, freshman in busi ness administration, and Estelle Shimshak, freshman in liberal arts, have been chosen cochairmen of the Frosh Glee dance, announced Floyd ^redrickson, class president. The co-chairmen were chosen by the freshman class officers: Floyd Fredrickson, president; Eddie Mar shall, vice-president; Helen Steele, secretary, and Pat Geil, treasurer. The dance is to be held February 24 in Gerlinger hall. All freshmen are urged to submit petitions for committee chairmen by Saturday, February 3. They may be turned in to Jim Kroder, SAE house, or Estelle Shimshak, Hendricks hall. No Celebration But— Atmosphere Warm No, it wasn’t a premature cele bration of our coming victory over Oregon State, but it would have been a good idea, it seemed, as dozens of ties were being torn up from the old Southern Pacific tracks on this side of the millrace. But the crewmen didn’t seem to agree, and so they went right ahead, burning them up in one magnificent bonfire at the cor ner of Pacific highway and Thir teenth streets Tuesday after noon. Aiyww, fellas, - you should Mfe'e saved it—but then, as the popular saying goes, things are tough all over. Conference Begins Today’s World SOVIET ARMIES cut off the East Prussian capital of Konigs berg from its escape port of Pil lau, and knifed through to within 22 miles of the Moravian gap leading to Prague and Vienna, while the main body of Soviet might plunged to within 40 to 45 miles of Berlin. THE SUBIC BAY invasion of Luzon has netted 21 miles and the important naval base of Olongapo. Meanwhile McArthur’s troops pressed on to within 23 miles of Manila in the principal island drive. WITH THE LAUNCHING of a new Alsatian offensive along a 65-mile front north and south of Strasbourg, Allied western front troops stirred into action which is sweeping the whole Al lied line forward to within rifie range of the Siegfried line. U. S. DISTRICT ATTORNEY Woll indicated Wednesday he would ask the circuit court to send the Montgomery Ward case directly to the supreme court for final decision. Need Extra Change? Are you squeezing your piggie banks for that one last nickel ? At this time of year, who isn’t, so the question reads: Is anyone ambitious enough to trot over to the school of architecture and allied arts to see about a job? It’s for two hours a day of very essential work, and the man to contact is Billie Rivers. Assembled Students to Hear Speaker on Politics,Religion To be launched this morning by an all-campus assembly in McArthur court at 11, the first lectureship on religion and world politics to be held on this campus will be conducted by three guest speakers. Dr. Paul Hutchinson, editor of the Christ ian Century magazine; Farther Charles C. Miltner, president of the University of Portland, and Dr. Wilhelm Pauck, professor PROFESSOR WILLIAM • PAUCK From the department of historical theology at the University of Chi cago, will address students at the assembly today at McArthur court. Student Union to Meet All members of the Student Union committee arc asked *o be present at a Student Union meeting, 4 pan., Thursday in 105 Deady. Voice Range of Don Cossacks Astounds Audience at Concert By BETTY JANE BENNETT Singing to the largest concert audience of the year, the Don Cossack chorus conducted by Serge Jaroff, presented an un usually interesting program in McArthur court Wednesday evening. The first group consisted of numbers of a religious nature. '‘Funeral Service,” dedicated to Russian soldiers killed m vvuiiu war ri, was given a con sistent reverent mood by the Cos sacks, whose tone rose and fell with an organ-like texture. The tremendous range of the voices astounded the audience from this number on through the entire program. “Lord Have Mercy Upon Us,” contains the oft-repeated , "Gospody, pomiluy,” sung with great variation of dynamics. Also expressing a deep religious feeling was “How Great Is Our Lord,” the high tenor tones.as well as the soli tary low B flat at the end carrying to all corners of the building. Tchesnokoff's “In Thy Kingdom” presented the Beatitudes in a meaningful fashion, the solo tenor voide alternating with the chorus. One of the most popular num bers on the program was “Recol lections of Tchaikovsky,” which gave six of the great composer’s most singable melodies. Especially outstanding in this number was the high tenor voice singing the “An dante Cantabile" with a graceful, lyric line. “Berry Picking” fea tured three tenors who won the audience with their sparkle and spirit. The ever-popular “Meadow land” recorded as “Song of the Plains” was sung with characteris (Please turn to page jour) ox Historical tneoiogy at tue urn i versity of Chicago. Sponsored by the faculty com mittee on religious and spiritual activities under the direction of Dr. R. R. Cushman, the conference will extend over three days, Feb ruary 1, 2, and 3, and all lectures will be given in Alumni hall of Gerlinger. Faculty members, stu dents, and townspeople are invited to attend, with a large number of interested persons throughout the state indicating their intentions to be on the campus for the event. There will be a ten-minute interval between each lecture, giving stu dents unable to attend the pre vious lecture an opportunity to be seated. Program for Thursday 11 a.m.—University assembly in McArthur court, Dr. Pauck. 2:00-2:40—The Rise of the Levi athan State, Dr. Hutchinson. 2:50-3:30—The Bearing of The ology on Politics, Father Miltner. 3:40-4:20—The Prospect for the Churches in the Postwar World, Dr. Pauck. 4:20-5:00—Discussion. “ :30-8:10 — Theology and Law, Father Miltner. 8:20-9:00—The Church and the War-making State, Dr. Hutchin son. 9:00-9:30—Discussion. Twelve Enjoy Rest Cure Twelve students are taking life easy in the University infirmary at Thirteenth and Onyx streets. The list includes Charles Reynolds, Virginia Peterson, Fred Young. Betty Baker, Betty Layman, Mary Cauthorn, Frank Mascall, Virginia Roselund, Jane Kern, June Lee, Claire Sering and Alberta Upton. Past Penthouse'Plays at University Revived Intimate style production has a short history in the Univer sity of Oregon theater. “Heaven Can Wait,” opening February 9, will be the first play to be thus produced since the summer of 1943. The experiment was first tried in 1939 by Mrs. Ottilie T. Seybolt, present associate professor in drama, with the plav “Hay Fever.” The production took place in the AWS room in Ger linger spring term and was a suc cess. The next try was “Touchwood” in 1940, directed by Horace W. Robinson. Here the audience moved from their seats in Gerlinger hall after the second scene of the sec ond act, and walked over to Guild hall for the final act which had an outdoor scene. Gerald Smith and All freshmen interested in working on committees for the Frosh Glee dance are urged to phone Jim Kroder, 2800, or Es telle Shimshak, Hendricks hall, by Saturday, February 3. Helene Parsons carried the lead •oles. Dad's weekend of that same year vas highlighted by a modern, inti mate presentation of Shakespeare’s 'Taming of the Shrew.” This was Uso presented in Gerlinger and di rected by Mrs. Seybolt. There was i different feminine lead for every >ther night, Helene Parsons and rrudy Harland sharing the honors. The other three intimate style =hows were produced during the summer sesisons of 1941, 1942, and 1943. “George and Margaret” was produced by Mrs. Seybolt. Mr. Robinson did “Call It a Day" and the “Vinegar Tree,” given at the (Please turn to page three) Men’s Event Postponed by Culture Club The all-men's smoker t»o have been held tomorrow night was called of£ by Charles Reynolds, chairman of the Hialeah Gentlemen’s Cultural Advancement leagtx Wednesday night. -4 The reasons given were that. , bookies and bookmakers from * universities all over the country would be coming to the smoker. t thus clogging transportation ; lanes. "In deference to the office of defense transportation ruling-, we thought it best to cancel the smoker at this time," Reynolds said. Plans are already under way for a spring term smoker with the date to be announced next week. The nightmare boy candidates will remain in the contest and the winner will be announced at. the spring term smoker. Variety Show Tops Carnival Carnival-goers Saturday night at Gerlinger hall will take time out from dancing, patronizing conces-* Cons, and eating to gather arourul the stage and take in a variety* show. Gay Edwards, p r ogra m, chairman, has obtained such earn-* pus entertainers as Barbara Hen-* drickson, tap dancer, and Marilyn May, who has a rhumba danco number to offer, for the program. On the tentative bill, too, are the men's swing trio which ap peared this week at the "Smart y Party," a monologue by Ed Lye re-, and a variety number by Beverly Brunton. Unless unforeseen i cumstances prevent it, George Kemp will be on the platform fui* several band numbers. For this entertainment, as wvii as dancing, there is no additional charge after the general admission, price of 25c has been paid. Ham burgers, hot dogs, and cokes will be sold by the WAA, and dough nuts by Amphibians. Houses \v Jl operate booths, including a. ,*..da show, and a fortune telling booth. interdorm Council Installs Officers At the regular semi-month lv* meeting of the interdorm coun d, when newly-elected officers pj.--, sided for the first time, plans wt ro initiated for the presentation of . a interdorm spring formal and t'i e* issuance of an interdorm bulletin to which all dormitory represen tatives will contribute new's. The new officers of the coumul are as follows: president. D. Lui Simonsen: A1 Land, vice-preside d;! and Lorraine Berkins, secretaiy treasurer. Those on the dance com mittee are A1 Land, chairman;) Helen Webb, Pat Graham, aval Winston Carl. An interdorm dance will be held this Friday in Straub hall, spon sored by Sigma hail coeds. All dormitory men and women are invited to attend as well an any other men on the campus. Any man or woman in a dorm may bring an outside date, but outside men must date a dorm girl in ordi n to attend the dance. Bigger than Earthquake W - Goon, Stronger than Iiickapoo Jo/ Juice, Braver than Fearless Fosdk-k—«
