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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 27, 1951)
3 Civil Service Positions Open The Civil Service commission inis announced examinations for three positions in the service realty of ficer, traffic and transportation I s >ecialist, and information special- i is;. Salaries for the positions vary fi am S3825 to $7600 per year. The positions will be with various Fed c al Government agencies in Ida ho, Montana, Oregon and Wash-1 ington. Further information and the ap plication forms may be obtained from the secretary of tin* board of lT. S. Civil Service examiners or from any first or second class post office. The applications are to be filed with the director, Eleventh U. S. Civil Service region, 302 Fed eral office building, Seattle 4. Washington, as soon ns possible. ST INTRODUCING * OUR NEW SUPPER SERVICE WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU. COMPLETE DINNER FOR LESS THAN ONE DOLLAR 5:30 TO 7:30 — MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY as featured in Harper's Bazaar} Cashmeres by - '/Exquisitely soft, deliciously warm, full-fashioned for fit..? (distinctively detailed to bring out the precious quality of this 100% \ nure imported Cashmere. Superfine gauge in new Eritannica * tones, completely moth-proofed. Sixes 34 1^40*^ "ILL, Mexican Officials Offers Fellowship In the interest of good-will to ward the United Stales the Mexi can Government through the Mexi can-United States Commission on Cultural Cooperation, is offering nineteen fellowships for study in Mexico during the academic year beginning February, 1952. These offers are open to any graduate or undergraduate In the United States provided he is a U. S. citizen, has a knowledge of Spanish, lias good academic rec ords, is in good health, and has a knowledge of the culture of the United States. The undergraduate fields in which awards are available are physical anthropology, archeology, ethnology; Mexican history, archi tecture, philosophy and letters. The fields of physical anthropology, ar chaiology, ehnology. Mexican His tory, museography, painting, biol ogical sciences, pediatrics, tropical medicine, and cardiology are opep to graduates. These grants cover tuition, plus a monthly living allowance. Also, a few round-trip air travel grants between the Texas border and Mexico City will be available. Applications may be secured from the U. S. Student Program of the Institute of International Edu cation, 2 West 45th St„ New York. These forms, along with all sup porting documents, must be filed with the Institute not later than October 15, 1951. Rhodes Petitions Currently Accepted r>r. Paul Means, head of the gion department and once a Rhodes scholar himself, has announced hat all eligible students interested in the Rhodes scholarships "should apply as soon as possible”. Application must be made through Dr. Means by Oct. 15. The scholarships handle all normal ex penses for a two to three year term at England's Oxford univer sity. G. I. students may apply and if elected may receive their usual benefits along with the scholarship funds. Three University of Oregon stu dents have been awarded the schol arships since World War Ii. Donald Treadgold is now teaching history at the University of Washington, while Nicholas Reasonoski is teaching at the University of Iowa. Hugh King is now completing his studies at Oxford. There are 32 such scholarships awarded throughout the nation with eight going to district eight, which embodies Oregon, Idaho, Washington, North Dakota, Mon tana and Wyoming. To qualify, an applicant must be a U. S. citizen, at least 19 years old and not more than 24 years of age, and a student preferably of senior standing scheduled for a Bachelor's degree by the time ap pointed. Selection is based upon scholas tic ability, leadership, character, physical health and interest in out door sports. Cosmopolitan Club Hold Wesley Meet Cosmopolitan Club will meet at 4 p.m. today at Wesley"House. The club's purpose is to promote inter national friendship through social gatherings. All students are invited to at tend, the club being open to every one, not just foreign students, em phasized Dirk Schepers, social chairman. ' i .'i;_ —1 DON'T FORGET A ROOTER’S LID *" ~ tor f The Game Saturday F?’r" " U OF O CO-OP STORE I Wilkinson Returns to Campus After Extensive European Toi Jack Wilkinson, assistant pro fessor of art returned to the camp us this year after u U>-monlh sab batical leave in Europe. He toured England, France, Italy, Switzer land, Belgium, Holland, and Spain by auto. Wilkinson said automobiles are more abundant In France than elsewhere in Europe, which causes traffic problems not unlike those in the United States. When asked if taxis still used hand toot horns In threading their way through the narrow streets of Paris, he ex plained that horns are used by day, but at night blinking lights indi cate cars approaching Intersec tions. Food and clothing are plentiful in France, Wilkinson stated, but lousing Is very Inadequate. ' French arc alow and inefficient heir building, he said. Northern Spain, according Wilkinson, seemed quite prosi >us, and was a shopping center 0 he French because of the low irlces on good and clothing. I Wilkinson spent a great deal line In Paris, where he met nil nterestlng artists, Including ('h ill, Leger, llerbln und Corbus de maintained a studio in I’a md surrounded as he was by si ulented fellow-workers in art, minted intensively. He is now p .ing the finishing touches on •unvusses In order to exhibit th n the Little Art Gallery of School of Archlecture and All Arts later In the year. Language Tests Ready in October Reading tests in foreign lan- j guages required for advanced de gree will be given the week begin- j ning Oct. 8. Test appointments should he made with the office of the De partment of Foreign Languages I before noon on Oct. 5. This will be the only opportunity for graduate students to take these tests during the fall term. Planning Group OK's Parking Plan Open lot parkins as originally planned will remain unchanged, It was decided by the University planning commission Tuesday. After 30 days, the commission I will review the parking assign- j ments in the Johnson hall parking ; lot. Those areas which arc not needed will be returned to the pool at that time. The physical plant reported that parking lots are always available, and most of the faculty complaints arc from those who cannot park directly in front of their buildings. It was also noted that many stu dents who live close in on campus are driving their cars when it is not really necessary, thus causing the crowding. The physical plant reported that there was always space in the 11th street lot by the Dad's Gates, and on the curbs in the 15th street area and between McArthur court and the Student Union. CMA Announces Check Plan Post-dated checks will be ac cepted as payment of membership in the Civic Music association, Mrs. Robert D. Horn, wife of K. D, Horn, professor of English, and chairman for the University divi sion of the present CMA member ship drive, announced Wednesday. The plan to allow the use of post-dated checks is designed as an j aid for faculty members, Mrs. j Horn said. Checks may be dated as late as Nov. 7, she indicated. Stu- j dents are admitted to the concerts i upon presentation of their student body cards. Dr. Marion Hayes Miller of the ! University health service, who has worked on seven of the annual CMA membership campaigns, will sell memberships to persons con nected with the infirmary, Mrs. Horn announced. WRA to Give Skit The Women's Recreational As sociation will present a short skit explaining WRA activities at G:30 p.m. Thursday in Gerlinger's Alum ni Hall. The skit is entitled “WRA on Parade.” The brief dramatic sketch will include explanations of Amphib ians, women’s swimming honorary; the Outing Club, a hiking group; and the Hockey Club. A short in troductory talk will be given by WRA president Joan Skordahl. Any interested University of Oregon woman is invited to attend the program. Refreshments will be served following the entertain ment. Applications Due For KWAX Staff All atudents Interested In taining staff positions on KVV ' University radio station, should present at the meeting to int view applicants at 7:00 tonlgl* Studio A on the third floor of \ lard hall, Dick Hurdle, Stat manager, said Wednesday. Since tile KWAX staff will formed very soon, only studei who attend the meeting will eligible for staff positions, t less a student Is absolutely unu! to be present at the meeting, Hi lie said. He stated that the pa lions are open to ail student, i just speech or radio majors. Positions open Include such v, c is program coordinating, contu ity, music, news, office mana| ment, and publicity. KWAX will begin broaden ,ti for the 1951-52 year on Oct. 8. Eugene Rotations i Aid Foreign Study Eugene's Hotary dub will spo nor a candidate from the L'nlve sity of Oregon to study in sot foreign country next year under program set up by the Kota Foundation Fellowship. Appro! mutely 100 American college si dents will take part in the pt gram. To qualify, applicants must ! between the ages of 20 and 28, j-i manent residents of Eugene, ;ii hold a bachelor's degree by na summer. Prospective candidal :an obtain further informatl from Paul B. Means, head of t| religious department, In 211 Cha man. I The scholarships, each $3,1(1 will provide for travel to the i.nd sn university, registration fees, J jential books, tuition costs, cod fortable living, educational tru\j and return trip. Selection is based on scholasl ability, character, interest in f( rign relations, leadership, and sd ice. Discussion Hour Starts Saturday Charles P. Schleicher, profess of political science, will speak the subject "American Ideals Our System of Government" at conversation hour to be held at p.m. Saturday at Friendly Horn 2445 Kinsaid Street. All interested students and fi ulty members arc invited to attu the discussion which is the first a series of Saturday evening met ings. William Tugman, editor the Eugene Register-Guard v> talk on "Free Speech in Our Sj tern of Government" on Oct. 0. Phi Theta to Meet Phi Theta Upsilon, junior wo: en's honorary, will hold a meeli at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the SI dent Union. The room number u be posted on the SU bulletin boa in the lobby. The smallest fish in the vtf’P' Pandeka Pygmea, are an avera of % inch.'