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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 4, 1949)
Linguist Also Likes Chinese Food, Plays Fifth Cello By Suzanne c ocneram The man likes to travel! Men tion Egypt—he’s been there; same for France, China, Japan, Korea. .. His name ? William Myer, new French and Spanish instructor on the campus. He’s never completely at a loss for words on his “little jaunts,” since he has worked with approxi mately 20 languages at one time or another. What a memory! After graduating from Haver | ford University in Pennsylvania in 1938, Myer entered Red Cross work and for several years distributed medical supplies and food in Spain and elsewhere. He next served in the Merchant k Marine for two years, where he studied Egypt and France at close range. WORK IN ORIENT In 1946, fresh out of the service, Myer went back to his Red Cross work and for two years did medi cal work in China, Japan, and Ko rea. He supplied the depleted stocks of Western China’s hos pitals with drugs and equipment, ^.and also worked with the military , government in Korea for a time. Myer had little contact with the ; outside world while in Western China, but he says (in English), ■ “The food more than made up for : it. Dishes were always delicious and well-prepared. Chinese cooks use nothing but the best quality merchandise and always serve fresh vegetables and fruits.” BEST IN WORLD “I believe it was the best food I have eaten for a steady diet any where in the world,” he comment ed. Finding a little spare time through this schedule, Myer has worked for the United States gov ernment as a translator. One might think that 20 lan guages would take up a person’s time, but not Myer’s. He also paints. Having abstract tendencies, he likes to experiment with colors, lines, and forms, specializing in oils. The cello also fascinates Myer. He once played in a symphony or chestra, where he was fifth cello. Believing himself steeped in the depths of anonymity, he was hor rified to hear the conductor an If you want to see a giraffe! GO TO THE ZOO If you want to see yoiu; friends Come to McELROY'S FRIDAY NITE U. of Oregon Get-Together Web toot Entertainment University Songs Reservations—Adm. 50c 5th and Main Sts. nounce William Tell Overture was to be the first piece. Horrified, because that particu lar piece opens with solos by each celloist! The first cello, the second cello, the third cello, and the fourth cello all did fine. “Fifth cello,” boomed the con ductor. Myer squirmed and played. “Too fast!” screamed the conduc tor. “Play it again.” Myer played. What’s this ? No, no, not a wrong note. “Fifth cello,” cried the no$ frus trated conductor, “PLAY IT AGAIN.” Myer, unfortunately, did. Wrong timing. “FEEFTH CELLO,” roared the poor conductor, as he rolled' on the floor tearing his hair. It came out all right on the night of the con cert, but Myer doesn’t play much any more. • Application or • Friendship Photos 6 for $2.00 • Photostats and Copying • Photos Sealed in Plastic NELSON STUDIO OF PHOTOGRAPHY 708 Willamette 4-0571 Next to Pope’s New Special on "45" Players with each $12.95 Player ONE RECORD FREE! Radio Laboratory 768 E. Eleventh Phone 4-4431 Check These JAZZ RECORDS 1. LUCKY OLD SUN—Vaughn Monroe 2. MY GEE GEE FROM THE FIJI ISLES— Chuck Thomas 3. I WANT’A GO HOME—Perry Como 4. STORMY WEATHER—Kay Starr 5. SOMEDAY—Vaughn Monroe 6. SOUTH—Pete Dailey 7. BEBAN CUBOP—Dave Lambert 8. HAWAIIAN WAR CHANT—Dave Lambert 9. HOLLY RIDGE DRIVE—Red Worvo 10. ANYTHING GOES—Mel Powell 11. MOPPIN’ AND BOPPIN’—Fats Waller 12. AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’—Fats Waller 13. JELLY-ROLL BLUES—Bunny Berrigan 14. HIGH SOCIETY—Bunny Berrigan 15. FAT BOY—Fats Navarro 16. KING PORTER—King Oliver 17.1 HATE TO LEAVE YOU—Louis Armstrong 18. RED HOT PEPPER—Jelly-Roll Morton 19. STEALIN’ TRASH—Eddie Davis 20. AFTER YOU’VE GONE—Kay Starr 21. SWEDISH SUITE—Dizzy Gillespie 22. TOWN HALL BLUES—Bud Freeman 23. THE CHARLESTON—Pee V/ee Hunt 24. PIANO RHYTHM—Count Basie 25. ENCORES—Stan Kenton Appliance Center RECORD BAR 70 W. 10th 4-6297 FOR THE BEST IN— • STEAKS • PIES • SHAKES Our... pleasant, friendly service, and delicious food, cooked to perfection will please you and your appetite. COME IN AND SEE FOR YOURSELF r^W of *v»ot *V* There’s a gleam in fashion’s eye... by Red (Gold) Cross The MK» $10.95, Prophetic of fall’s newer, gentler elegance —our smooth Polished Calfs. Strikingly simple, they’ve a special affinity for your new fall suit. And they’ve that special Red (Gold) Cross fit. Come in. See them. ^%ed Gross Shoes America’s unchallenged shoe value $ 9 5 to $~| 9 5 MAIL ORDERS FILLED PROMPTLY Open Friday Evenings 10RQ Willamette Stores in '] Eugene | and Albany