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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1948)
o-ed of Week .4 | V * V AWS, Rally Board, Keep Co-ed Bust] By AILEEN BETSCHART Active Anne Case, president of v Kwama, developed an interest in ' activities while she was attending # Grant high school in Portland, a ‘Activities are a good way to meet 1 people, to be doing yiings, and to *1 know what’s happening about cam £ pus,” says Anne. Besides her activities connected with Kwama, “Casey” was chair | man of the AWS auction, is a mem i) ber of the rally board, and is now ! working on publicity for the Whis kerino. * She also manages to get above average grades and has held of v fices in her sorority, Pi Beta Phi. A liberal arts major, she was pi especially interested in publication work when she was a freshman, || and did odd jobs for the Emerald I and the Oregana. She held several I chairmanships, and enjoyed work | ing with the YWCA and AWS. “Casey has a never-satisfied ap petite, and burns her excess calor ies by knitting, hiking, riding, and dancing. She harbors a passion for teddy-bears, especially one named “Bimbo” which is her closest friend and confidante. - One of her identifying peculiari * ties is that she wears pajamas, a ! nightgown, and a hooded robe to bed at the same time to keep warm. She also has a flare for men's shirts which she is usually found 1 dressed in during her moments of I leisure and at picnics, one of her d favorite forms of recreation. Students Take Volleyball Exam Five girls took the written ex ams for volleyball officiating yes terday. The test, which is open to anyone, enables those whose pass to be rated by national rating of ficials who will be in Eugene next week. The girls, Diane Hock, Harriet Minot, Frances Blenkensop, Na omi Loren and Dorthea Cobb Adams, if eligible, will be giver “national,” “local” or “intramural’ ratings, and can officiate at vol leyball games according to their particular ratings. SororitiesTPledge Three new pledges have been added to the lists of Oregon soror cities. Elizabeth Waddell of Lebanon has pledged Kappa Alpha Theta. Alpha Omicron Pi claims Colleer Condit, Grants Pass, and Doris Ethridge, Klamath Falls. Contralto Good Says Professor Carol Brice, in concert Thurs day night at McArthur court, showed “brilliance in the upper ranges,” according to the notes of Miss Florence Vanderwicken, new assistant professor of voice in the school of music. The contralto’s voice was lovely, Well-modulated and had flexibility where it was needed, she comment ed, and her dramatic ability mani fested itself in Schubert’s Erl konig.” “Occasionally a dark, and toe For Sunday dinner and teas, this light weight beige w'ool dress will fit perfectly. Color is added in the belt, which is leather, trimmed with jewels and brass studs. Suits fit in any time, and every co-ed could use a basic suit Like this. Made of fawn-colored cov ert cloth, it features the cutaway jacket and gold buttons which j are tops in style. When you’re whisked away to the Sophomore Whiskerino this coming Saturday night, you’ll see woolknit dresses making their bid in bold colors of red, green, fuchsia, and gold. One-piece models will have the more intricate st itch patterns in a bibyoke effect or bodice front. The slim silhouette of black crepes will dominate and the narrow line will be varied with peg-top effects in front, fullness or drapes at back, or with partial or all around peplums and tunics. Skirt full ness, when seen, will be in faille, bengaline or ‘“sibilant” taffeta, defined by Webster as “making a hissing sound.” It is a terrific new word in the dress market, and appears in all ads hailing taffet dresses. It all adds up to rustling, dressy, wide skirted appeal and it continues to be one of the most frequently seen fabrics in the dress world. Satins will no doubt hold thir own as they did at our last Home coming dance; further beautifying the girls with soft skin, shining hair and a lithsome figure. For the holiday season and our many semi-formal dances to come the fashionists think highly of lace; black first, shorter than ankle length, and taffeta slips for the bouffant skirts, but much is being done with navy for winter and bisque beige or gray look very new. Fur belts are elegant . . . All-around fur belts; for in buckle treat ments and insets of fur on belts are shown in Persian, leopard, bunny fur and pony hair. Wide fur belts are shown with oversized brass buckles sometimes decorateed with rhinestones.—M.F. Amphibs Present Pageant j_,avisn ureeK style sets are neing planned for the amphibian pag eant, November 17' and 18. Presented in three acts, “King dom Olympia,” Kingdom of Hades,” and “Kingdom Under the Sea,” the program will be based on Greek mythology. Joan Carr and Harriett Minot are co-chairmen of the spectacle, which will be held at the men’s pool, 13th and University streets. Amphibian President Bridella Mrs. Wickham to Return Mrs. Golda P. Wickham, director of women’s affairs, will return to her duties on Monday, according to Mrs. Margaret Kopp, setretary. Mrs. Wickham was confined in Sa cred Heart hospital this week. much covered quality appeared in the lower voice which impaired dic tion, but diction was good in the German Lieder,” she added. Miss Vanderwicken wrote of the Negro spirituals as beautifully done, “especially the number, “I Cannot Stay Here by Myself.” Miss Brice’s accompaniment by her brother was excellent—very sympathetic, according to the voice instructor. She was also impressed with the singer's pleasing manner and appearance. “So gracious,” was her description, “A real art ist!” The acid test of man’s honesty comes after he's dead, when people find out how much money he left. Ka.il has said that this pageant will be the best of the decade. Aiding the co-chairmen with choreography on the large group numbers is Betsy Moffit. Also as sisting are Jo Ann Skordol, Liz Sanford, Adeline Erlick, Janet Harris, Pat Neilson and Dean Sheldon. Tickets will be sold at the Co-op and the First National Bank of Eugene for 50 cents. A CORSAGE Front Wayne's Flowers • • Will Make that Dance A Memorable Occasion • • 849 K. 13 Phone 7172 We Deliver Women’s Page Alum Has Varied Life In England and Europe Although Jean Phillips Cootes graduated from the Univer sity in 1944 as a music major with Phi Beta Kappa honors, her experiences since then have included almost everything but music. In blitz-torn London in 1944-45, she served as secretary to Ambassador Robert Murphy when he was General Eisenhow er s political adviser. She also worked with Mnrnhv’* Paris, Frankfort, Berlin, amt the Moscow conference. The mayor of Paris officiated when Jean was married in September, 1947, to Merritt Newton Cootes, fir st secretary to the American em bassy at Moscow. A religious ceremony at the American Protestant cathedral in Paris followed. During the first three months of marriage, the couple were together only about two weeks. Jean returned to the States to spend Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth N. Phillips, Portland, Oregon. Last January, she flew to Pakistan to rejoin her husband, who had been appointed U. S. Consul at Lahore. Jean and her husband have been well-received by the people of La hore," said her mother, ‘‘and like it there very much. The weather is Brice Approves Good Audience Contralto Carol Brice, nearing completion of her nation-wide tour, described her Eugene audience Thursday night as “wonderful” in a transcribed radio interview yes terday afternoon. Miss Brice was interviewed by Nancy Peterson on tape recording immediately following her singing appearance at McArthur court. The tape was presented as part of the “University Hour" presentation of the University radio studios. “Very enthusiastic,” was her comment of the estimated 4500 especially pleasant in winter, but they really appreciate having an air-conditioning system during the summer.” Mr. and Mrs. Cootes have taken several trips through India. They have driven over the famed Kyber Pass to Kabul, Afghanistan, and visited hill stations near the Kash mir border. Jean, a native of Portland, attend ed Franklin high school. While at the University of Oregon, she main tained tlie highest grade point av erage on the campus, being on the honor loll all 12 terms. She be longed to Mu Phi Epsilon music honorary. “Although she worked her way through school,” said Mrs. Genevi eve Turnispeed, director of girls’ dorms, "Jean always served genei ously and graciously.” people attending. "I'm always grateful that I have a short name when I see an autograph line like the one tonight.” Miss Brice, who has only ten days remaining in her present tour, will sing Sunday at Fairbanks, Alaska and from there will go on to An chorage. She sang at Reno the night previous to her arrival here. Her singing career included ap pearances at the inauguration of President Roosevelt and at several Democratic political conventions. “I'm so glad I was singing on tho winning side,” sjie laughed. She has one son, age 4, and a husband who is in Long Island—I hope.” Why run all over town to pay your bills when you can simply write a check and take it easy! check on the friendly First National Bank of Eugene Serving Lane County since 1883