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VOLUME XLVIII UNIVERSITY OF OREGON. EUGENE.SATURDAY. OCTOBER Number 22 19. 1946 THE LEMON "O” . . . Freshmen this morning will honor another Oregon Homecoming tra dition when they paint the “O” atop Skinner’s butte. They have been guarding it all night to ward of van dals. Later the frosii will honor an other tradition and scrub the seal at the entrance of Villa rd hall. (Emerald photo by Don Jones) Game Sparks Gala Weekend Frosh Traditions, Ord er of 'O' Parade On Agenda with Ribbon of Blues Dance ^ By BETTYE JO BLEDSOE “Home for Homecoming’’ celebrations hit their second big clay today after opening with Friday’s sensational night of merry making. Alums were welcomed on the campus last night by a crashing noise-parade and fun-packed rally. Today will feature the colorful Oregon-Washington State football game at Hay ward field, preceded by observance of freshman traditions and the Order of the “O ’ parade. Cam pus clothes will be in order at the game. The game will be attended by a record crowd representing both Oregon and Washington State teams who will witness the out standing half-time program and cheer their teams on. After the game a reception will be held at the armory. The program will include the tra ditional introduction of Order of the “O” alums. Final fun-making and entertain ment will take place at the annual Homecoming dance tonight at 9 p. m. in McArthur Court to the blue strains of Jack Teagarden and his band. Dawn Carson, “Homecoming Hostess,” will be introduced during the dance intermission. Benny Di Benedetto is chairman of the Home coming celebration. Homecoming Schedule SATURDAY, October 19: 9 A. M.—Alumni registration in Johnson hall. v 10 A. M.—Freshman traditions (painting of the O, polishing of the seal, etc.). 11 A. M.—Alumni meeting at Guild Theater. 11:45 A. M.—Order of O luncheon at the College Side Inn. 12:00—Alumni luncheon at Gerlinger hall. 1:45 P. M.—Order of O parade at Hayward field. 1:50 P. M.—Dedication ceremonies. 2:00 P. M.—Oregon-Washington State football game (half time entertainment). 4:30 P. M.—After game reception at armory. 8-10 P. M.—Faculty reception at Gerlinger hall. 9:00 P. M.—Homecoming dance at Mac Court. Tapping of Druids and Friars. Awarding of Sign Cup. Introducing of hostess. SUNDAY, October 20: 1:00 P. M.—Dinner at living organizations. 2-4 P. M.—Open house at art, music, and library buildings. Homecoming Highlights Prepared for a day packed full of spirited events, Oregon alumni will register today in the lobby of John son hall from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phi Thetas and Kwamas will direct registration, at which luncheon and Homecoming dance tickets will be sold. After guarding the “O” on Skin ner’s Butte all night, sleepy-eyed freshmen will gather to paint it at 10:00 a.m. At the same time will be the polishing of the seal in back of Villard hall. Marv Rasmussen is in charge of the Order of the “O” tra ditions committee. An alumni meeting at which busi ness will be discussed will be held at the Guild theater at 11 a.m. Alums who will need rooms to night are asked to contact Dorothy Rasmussen at the Alpha Delta Pi house. Members of the Order of the “O” will meet for luncheon at 11:45 Saturday at the Westgate house. All members of the Order of the "O” will march^at the Order of the “O” parade at Hayward field at 1:45 p.m. At 1:50 the dedication cefemonies will be observed. Giving alums a chance to meet friends they haven’t seen for years, and others whom , they meet, per (Please turn to page six) (Emerald photo by Don Jones; GIRL OF MY DREAMS . . . These five finalists in the annual “Sweetheart of Shma Chi” contest are eagerly awaiting the voting by members of the fraternity next Monday. Teagarden In Spotlight At Climax of Homecoming 1200 Couples to Pack Igloo as First Name Band of Year Comes to Oregon Highlighting today’s Homecoming celebration will be the Homecoming dance in McArthur court from 9 to 12:45 p. m., featuring the orchestra of Jack Teagarden, heightened by song stylist Christine Martin and vocalist Keqny Martin. The dance will be festive with many couple expected to enjoy Blue "Rib bons” furnished by Mr. “T” and band. Marty Pond, chairman of the Homecoming dance committee, announced that tickets will be sold tomorrow at the alumni regis tration office and at McArthur court previous to the dance. Al though tickets have sold speedily there are still some available. They will be on sale today at $2.50 a couple. Short silks or suits are in order for the dance. No corsages arc necessary, although girls may wear flowers in their hair. Some of the numbers included will be 'Tve Got a Right to Sing the Blues,” “Memphis Blues,” "St. James Infirmary,” "Tiger Rag,” and “St. Louis Blues.” During intermission, shortly after 11 p. m., Dawn Carson, newly-elected Homecoming Hostess, will be introduced by M. C. Don Edwards, and will preside over the dance. At this time the winners of the Homecoming sign contest will be awarded silver cups by Miss Carson, and the new vocal combi nation, "1 hree Dots and a Dash,” will sing a few numbers. Also tapping of Druids and Friars will take place during intermission. Parents of students and alumni arc invited to visit the dance and witness the presenting of the cup. Seats may be obtained in the back of McArthur court. Winner of SX Sweetie Derby* To be Chosen Monday Evening Thursday Dinner to Cap Ceremony Five Girls Anticipating Thrill of Last Selection With five finalists from which to choose, Sigma Clii men will ballot Monday night to determine their choice for the 1946 Sweet heart of Sigma Chi. Ballots will be counted on a special radio broadcast over KORL, at 8:15 next Wednesday night, and the program will be climaxed with the announcement of the contest winner. The finalists generally admitted feeling “very excited” as me contest entered its critical stage Friday. The five remaining freshman girls are Pi Beta Phi’s Sally Mueller, Chi Omega’s Pan Newton, Kappa Alpha Theta’s Jo anne LaRue, Susan Campbell’s Peg gy Dougherty, and Hendricks’ Carol Hanlon. Another feature of the announce ment broadcast will be the appear ance of the Sigma Chi song squad. At a fraternity banquet Thursday evening, October 24, the jeweled Sigma Chi sweetheart ring and necklace will be presented to the newly-elected 1946 sweetheart. Pictures of the finalists will be taken Tuesday for the Oregonian. A photograph of the Sweetheart at Kennell-Ellis studio also has been scheduled. This is the first Sweetheart con test to be held since the war started i as the contest was discontinued J when the fraternity closed* 'v. % Sign, Noise Victors Announced at Rally Winners in the homecoming sign contest and in the naise parade were announced last night at the all-campus program in McArthur court. Phi Kappa Psi and Alpha Gamma Delta were announced as winners in the sign contests, and the noisiest float in the noisy noise parade was judged to be that of Beta Theta Pi^ Gerlinger and Highland house. Check!—Emerald Errs Winter term dormitory reser- I vations should be made in the dormitory office in John Straub, not Johnson hall, as stated in Fri- I day’s Emerald. ,»i