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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 12, 1950)
From Honolulu to New England (Continued from page tiro) noon of hilarity that includes a parade, an ugly man contest, a pie-eating contest, a beau ty contest, a bike race, political speeches, and a carnival. However, at UCLA almost 3,000 went to the polls to defeat a referendum that would reinstate the ousted managing editor of the Daily Bruin. Reason for his oust: the student council figured his news judgment was poor. He also was accused of waving a Red flag. Still, it remained for the University of Con neticut to create the biggest fireworks. The Daily Scampus reported that a member of the Communist party had been, named Univer sity president. The paper’s dateline? April 1. ' , —Tom King 'Magic Melody' Lyric Suggestions Offered (The following are some suj interested in writing words for 1 ody” lyric contest. The rules an day’s Emerald). A good song lyric must ha novel has a beginning, a middle is very important that one have these principles. Or else he can try the following simple sugges tion: Take a well-known song and write the new words to it; this will automatically give a correct rhyme and rhythm scheme and make it easily adaptable to other music. If this is not done, the following is suggested in regards to pattern: Most songs are 32 lines in length. Afid most of these are in what call ed A-A-B-A form. Each letter stands for a stanza usually four lines in length. So this simply means that the first two stanzas are identical in form (not in words), the third stanza (or bridge) is different, and the last is identical to the first two. Other forms can be used, but A-A-B-A is recommended. Check several popular songs such as “Put Another Nickel In” and see how this form is used. Simple Style Urged The following suggestions are offered in l’egards to style: Be simple, conversational in tone, and to the point. Don’t over write, using a conglomeration of words to describe something that Finding a room to rent is a chore to some it seems to be quite a bore, but if you call on us today you can do it the Emerald way. FOR SALE—Woman’s golf bag, plaid, good condition, only $5. Phone 5-5501. 106 FOR RENT—If interested in rent ing house or apartment to Port land teacher, or in exchanging residence for the duration of the summer session please contact Frank E. Brown, 2608 S. E. 59th Ave., Portland, Oregon. 106 APARTMENT WANTED—Teach er couple would like sub-lease small furnished apartment for summer session. Write J. E. Em bree, Box T, Oakland, Ore. 106 FOR SALE—Camera: Mercury II, F 27, speed 1/1000, range finder, flash attachment (inc. battery and 6 bulbs) leather case. $50. Call 5-9342. 106 FOR SALE—Sacrifice—New Sling erland drum set, white pearl, priced at cost. See 6-9 p. m. daily, War Surplus, 13th & Hilyard. 106 LOST—Brown calf purse Monday afternoon at football field. Please return identification and keys. Lora Steele, 5-9024. 107 FOR SALE’29 Chev. 4-Door, excel lent motor, fair upholstery, good running order. Call after 5:30. Duncan Liston, 5-9100. 108 k •gestions which might help those he Junior Weekend “Magic Mel d other details appeared in Mon re a pattern and form just as a part, and an ending. Therefore it at least a basic understanding of needs no describing. And don’t force words for rhyme’s sake. Stay away from bromides such as “the stars above” and “out of the blue” as much as possible. Be original. With these suggestions in mind, it is hoped that Oregon can have a really bang-up Junior Weekend song. So get out your pencils and pens and start to work. Submit entries to John Epley at Phi Kappa Psi or at a special box in the Co op before Apr. 21. College Ball Gets Radio Nod; Hour Cancelled It will be pitchers and catchers instead of heros and villains over KOAC this week. The “University Hour,” usually heard Thursday from 4 til 5 p. m. will be cancelled this week in favor of a baseball game between Wash ington State and Oregon State at Corvallis. Next week’s program will also be cancelled in favor of a local game. On Thursday, Apr. 20, Idaho will be playing Oregon on Howe Field. The program scheduled for this week, George Elliot’s “Silas Mar ner” will be presented over KERG on Sunday, Apr. 16. The story con cerns the love of a miser for a lit tle girl, and the effect it had upon their lives. Among the cast are Paul Wex ler, Dick Hardie, Lorin Miller, Jim Blue, Dick Sarones, Ruth Kilbourn, Janet Harris, and Kathryn Reese. Wednesday night programs will not be affected by the change. To day, Dr. Alburey Castell will re view Gustave Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary” on his “Invitation to Read” program over KOAC at 6:45 p. m. - ' Civil Service To Give Exams ForlCustom Aid The 11th Civil Service Region an nounces examinations for the posi tion of customs examining aid. Applications for the exam are available from the Civil Service Commission, United States Court House, Portland. They must be filed with the Director, 11th Civil Service Region, 302 Federal Office Building, Seattle 4, Wash, by Apr. 24. The starting annual salary for the position is $3825. Appointments will be made from regional regis ters. College graduates and seniors who have completed major studies in the field of foreign trade prac tices, foreign marketing, textiles, food technology, industrial chemis try, ceramics, glass blowing metal lurgy, or industrial engineering, with six semester hours credit per year are eligible. Applicants must be under 40 years of age, with the exception of veterans who have preference. Further information is available from Karl W. Onthank, graduate placement director, room 216, Em erald Hall. Honore de Ba!zcsc Subject of Lecture “The Paradoxical Honore de Bal zac” is set for the Lecture-Forum Series in the library browsing room at 7:30 this evening. Dr. Ray P. Bowen, former head of the romance language depart ment, will deliver a lecture on the French writer, and Mr. Christina Crane, professor of romance lang uages, will lead the discussion period which follows. “Dr. Bowen and Dr. Crane are both well-known authorities on Blazac, and I know the program will prove interesting,” stated Miss Bernice Rise, library circulation head, who is in charge of the series. Choir Scheduled Tonight Highly commended by the Min neapolis Star, the Northwest a capella choir will appear at the First Baptist Church at 8 p. m. to night. Seventy mixed voices directed by W. B. Berntsen, will present a pro gram consisting mostly of sacred music. This is the group’s first tour of the West Coast. CAMPUS CALENDAR j Friday 8 p. m. All-Campus Vodvil, Mc Arthur Court. Saturday 2 p. m. Baseball games, Howe Field (W.S.C.). Afternoon, Amphibian show, Men’s Pool. 8 p. m. All-campus date dance, Gerlinger Annex. Wagner Opera Company performance, McAr thur Court. Hula Music to Take Air KERG will broadcast at 2 p. m. today a record of Hawaiian music made by members of Hui-O-Ka maaina who will play and sing at the Vodvil Friday night. Three groups of finalist^ will be heard over KUGN Don Porter Show at 10:30 tonight. KASH is giving short announcements of the Vodvil on various programs throughout the week. Mystick Petitions Due Phi Theta Mystick petitions are being received for chairmen and sub-chairmen. Freshmen women are asked to turn petitions in to Ruth Landry, Alpha Phi, or Leslie Tooze, Kappa Alpha Theta. Republicans to Meet The local Young Republicans have scheduled the election of a new slate of officers for a meeting to be held at 7:30 p. m. Thursday in 2 Oregon. Latin Toe-Teasing In Dance-Tempo 15 “Miguelito Valdes (above) plays Ernesto Lecuona”. . . Malaguena; Say Si Si, Always In My Heart, and 3 others in this new danceable album! RCA Victor has just come out with 15 new albums ALL “Designed! For Dancing”. Everyone’s stepping again! 15 great bands, 15 great com posers, 90 hits! And what an albun) Miguelito has! Get all 15 at, SCOTT'S RADIO SPRINGFIELD Why go to a fortune-teller Read it in the Emerald Subscribe now $2.00 per term “SENIORS” IT IS TIME TO PLACE YOUR ORDERS for CAPS, GOWNS, and ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR COMMENCEMENT On The Balcony at the Co-op Store