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About Morning register. (Eugene, Or.) 1905-1929 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1923)
J!..llM,llt. I MORNING REGISTER. EUtifeNE, 6RE SUNDAY, bfcT. zr, 19Z3' sj Eugcno High School Note t Now Grading Plan Talked Freshman Initiation Hold. Dramatic, Club Meot ' Now Heading Plan Outlined ., What Bie. World Is Dozn, C4S SEEN BY &OPVLA8, esVSCIltettCS cMA-JAmNR . ' A citizenship credit systom has peon suggested as a means of vmuins me students. This plan u nucuossiuiiy ueen carried out tit Ithe Lonif Honch lllwl l.na An. Solos high schools. Tho plan states '' eacn Btuuent sliould begin oaoh semester with 100 citizenship credits, and must have an average of SO at tho closu of each school year. Citizenship credits may be earned by participation In school ctlvitles such ns: president of the student body, manager and editor of tho news and Eugenlan, debalo, part In sohool play, gleo club,- or chestra and band, and athletic nc ttvltles. Credits, may bo lost In the" following, way: tardiness, absence, cutting, leaving . school without permission, forgery, dishonesty, ly. Ins and cheating Tho committee lit charge of the citizenship credit system shall bo a board consisting of tho following: ' : Three upper olnssmen, chosen by me student Dody to represent them. Three faculty members. And, principal of school will act as cimirman. i mis board will meof i ih offico every morning nt roll call , unu nemo all questions brought Deforo them with the Interest of rmsing me standard of morality unu cuuuucc in our school. ! Interesting stunts Including sing. Ingi yelling, dancing and speaking "" p"i- on uy me iresnmen at inejr annual initiation, which wai held in tho gymnnsi'um Fridav Qctober 19. The initiation, which was in charge of the "K" club, was vnurciy aevoia of tho usual rough treatment such as spanking and uuuKing. ino plans were made by Glair Luckey, president of tho "E-" club, with tho nld of Enrl "SnIV." Ifcslio and Fred Chess, the club's advisors. Mr. Holdeman of the . M. C. A. was also instrumental in ine success of the Initiation, Tho dramatic club met last Mon day evening to make plans for the coming initiation of the new mem bers, who are: Clara Whitten, Agatha Snyder, Pauline Lehman, Betty Pratt, Elinor Rennie, Del mar Newman, Thomas Wells, Vin ccnto Jacinto, Justin McDonald. Tho initation will be held Mon day night for club members only. SIgwald Skavlan, Richard Hay den and Esther Taylor wre chosen for tho Initation committee. While Jessie Loom is. Marian Paddock, Anita Williams and Donald Os tandcr wore on the refreshment committee. - - Regular meetings will be held once a month on Monday night. A program-will be given on Novem ber 9, of which one number will be a one-act play. "The Florist Shop," by Winifred Hawkridge. Water Wall Protects Firemen Ample protection is afforded tin- fire men of an eastern city with tho tuitp tion of an interesting type of nre- nghting equipment. Ilio unit mounted on a two-wheeled cart, so that it can be brought up quickly to be used against a fire at closo range. The cart accommodates a fireman who sits in it, and is able to handle a powerful stream of water from a noizle directly in front of him. A gueher pi is mounted on tho cart behind him, which sprays a curtain of water all around him, so that a "safety wall" of water William Thornton, head of the science department, has outlined a new plan for outside reading in the 1 protects him and serves amply to pre vent busters and burns, luo noule proper is mounted in a ball socket, so that it can be swung in any direction with equal faculty. It can be con nected to four, and even six lines of hose, and throws a stream of water 125 feet into the air. . "Knock-'Em-Dead" Rat Trap A miwhanlcal rat killer with a heavy spring and a rotating doublo hauitrar which strikes the animal on the head and throws him from 5 to 8 feet, is the latest in traps. This device auto matically resets itself for the m-.t blow, and two safety catches prevent acciden tal discharge. The rat is thrown away at once and leaves no o lor to scare away 1M , n.-M... other rats. Tho trap is uittdo in two sues, one for ruts ami o::c for unco, Drills Horizontal IIo'.cs Straight Anyone who has ever used a brace and bit knows that in the drilling of horizontal holes there is a great tend ency to rmso or lower tho braco trifle while drilling, Vhieh, of courso, results in tho holo being drilled at an angle. To overcome this tendency slip a largo washer that is free from burrs over the bit so that it rests on the rmooth shank. As soon as the bit is held at an anglo the washer will travel one way or tho other, and the workman can correct the fault instantly. Bottled Fluid Can Lift Tons Sinbad's genii flask has been out done m real life by tho invention of an expanding 6uid easily carried in steel bottles by a child. The power may be released by a valve and used with jacks or other lifting devices to raise street cars, autos, and heavy weights. It is estimated that the power of tho expanding fluid will raise 30,000 pounds in three seconds if properly applied. A Simple Derrick for Farms A I. . dv and Oici'-nt derriek can bo built in n sliort tinia fruui iiuucriitl found on tie.ii ly cveiy farm. It con sists of a di -carded wagon tongue, pivoted on a ("lice Iwt so as to revolve freely, anil unci iui a ouupw which for raising the loud. An iron pivot yoke Is forged to IU .h:ipe shown, or onu may bo built up of , r-i e-ON flat and round iron, A hole is drilled in the post ton to accommodate the shank, an iron disk and a steel bull, taken from ail old ball hearing:, being set in tho holo as shown, to mako an easy-running bearing. Tho yokn strad dles tho tongue nt its liaianring point, a bolt being passed through a lioto drilled in each. The niach consists of sV-in. piKs and fittingc, end is arranged sj indicated, tho vinch shaft passing tlirough holes drilled through the ends of tho "hounds." One end of a stout cable is securely fastened to tlui winch shaft, and the other end to an iron col lar that is an easy fit around 11. e lot tdm of tho post. This collar is held in position by half collars above and be low it, screwed to tlu post. Hooks or clamps to suit tht. losd era suspended from tlie outer red of t!a tongue. A rod, sliding thrv'Jih (ho ends of tho hounds, near tho winch shaft, as indi cated pulled nut to keep tho crank from revolving when it is desired to swing the load. With this arrangement it is possible for oni man to operate tho I derrick unawMtcu. Clam Club Organised -mmm, , .. , V IW, inst-ucor Cheered J VjV J fni$ht and Tau Extra 1 general science class vs. Twenty minutes of each recitation period will be davoted to student reports on science subjects. A test of fif teen books has been selected and subjects assigned. These reports will benefit the entire class through individual reporte. Alice Kerr was elected presi dent of the girl's glee club at the election held Wednesday, October 17. Other officers were elected as follows: Maude Loom is, vice president: Kathleen Powell, secretary-treasurer; Dorothy Williams, librarian; Margurette Edmondson, WILLAMETTE RIVER STAGE - Oars Leave Central Stage Terminal Eugene -la- Pmlly Dally Le Dally Bugeiw 10:00 a.m .. 4:00p.ra Oakrldg. - Ei.Bua ' DalU - Sat-Ool Otuhen 10 :20 a.m t :20 p.m. Reserrs Pteaumt-HiH -r.-..::r:ft r.m 4 PtS-e.mr tawhrr - . Trent 11 :00 s. m 5:00 p.m. Lowell 7 :15 1:00 p.m. S:00p.a Peiu- , ..11 :20 a m S :10 p.m. Dexter 7:30 1:15 p.m. a :15 p.m Lomn , 11 :2S a.m 5 :20 p.m. Trent 7 :45 1 :30 p.m. a :80 .m Landsi Ple.ant Bill 8 :00 1 :45 p.m. S :m p.m KfBflrri . Ooehen 8 :36 2 :06 p.m. 7 :00 p.m rr Oskrlosv Arr. 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Ease of handling is -also an outstanding feature of the new Suick "four.", In heavy traffic the abundant power 6f.the famous yvalvc-in'-head engine arid the quickness with which the car. responds to every control enable it to glide in and out of traffic with the utmost facility, while Buick four-wheel brakes assure perfect braking and safety under all conditions. B.F.Goodpasture ' ! AUTOMOBILE SUPPLIES 7th end Olive Buick Chevrolet , Phone 1207 sergnnt-at-arms: and Clare Whlt t'on. reporter. The club rendered the musical selection at the formal OeMolay installation services held Thursday meht at the Armory. This was their first appearance this year. The elee clubs will have charge of a special assembly on Wednes day, October 24, at which time, Principal Jones will also render several vocal selections. . Characteristic dances for the Indian operetta, "The Feast of the Red Corn," are being worked oui by Miss Anna Nilson, instructor in physical education. The dances are clever and the dialogue and music are extremely catchy. The band, towed in a hayrack by the freshman boys, led the rally Friday night The band - also played in assembly when the freshmen were initiated. The band assisted - the rooters at Cottage Grove Saturday, by instilling pep into the students and players to the tune of "On Eugene." Plans are being developed for a museum in the library, which shall consist of samples showing the process of making woolen blank ets, suit material and other woolen articles from the woolen mill in Eugene. Also the process of mak ing butter and the testing of milk from the creameries in town. Any thing of interest pertaining to lo cal Industries as well as stato and national ones. Lawrence Patrick, student of the building trades department, was struck by a car Wednesday, October 16 while he was riding a bicycle. The accident, which oc curred at Ninth and Oak streets, was caused by wet pavement. The driver took the student to the hos pital immediately wftcre me re ceived treatment. Tho injury, al though painful, was not serious and Lawrence is now ablo to be around., - A debate was held at tho school on Wtdnesduy cven.ng. '1'he ques tion was, "itugolved ihat Governor I'lorco bo Recalled." William Schultz and Herman Walnut up held the affirmative; Beatrice Miiligan and Ellsworth Plank the negative. The debate was in charge of the Neaiorla Debate society. A unanimous vote in tavor of tnu neg atlve was cast by the Judges, For est uwens, Lucille, uigby, r, JS, Chrlstenson and Ituth bun born. The shop received a shipment ot hard wood lumber this week which oonaisicd of the following: ouk, myrtle, maple, ash, 1'nilipnine hugany, black walnut, and poplar. This lumber, which was furnihhod by tho district, Is for the use of me students in the shop. More thnn a dozen girls' voices were tried by Mrs. Nash and Mr. Jones, Wednesday for tho girls' quartctt. Those selected aro as follows: Clare Whitton, first so prano; Alice Koer, second soprano; Marguriette Stanford, first ulto; Kathleen Powell, second alto, A marimba band, Involving the use or four xylophones, have been organized and begun practice. The personnel of tho mnritnba bund Is as follows: Howard Knnpp, bass; Mark Taylor, alto; B.dncy King, tenor; Kay Hteln, tenor. They will havo selections In future assem blies and will play between the acts at the annual 111 Jinks. A marimba band Is something new in Eugene high school and may read.ly be appreciated. , A social gathering of tho J. U. O. club Wns held Monday ovonlng, October 15. Tho evening was spent In plnylng games uml having a genei-iil good time. The work for the club was outlined. The mem hers will take up basketry, the the study of tho use of wax and parchment, and will make useful and attractive articles, . The recognition service for the new members "f tho tllrl reserves was hold Wednesday, October 17, After tho service. Miss Anna Nil- son, girl's physlcnl director, gave a short talk. Plans for a Hallowe'en party, to bo given October 81, In the high school, were also made at the meeting. The following new members wero elected in the Ornes club at a meeting Thursduy, October 11: Louise Goss, Bernice Lundal, AUco Thompson, Mario Norwood, Bessie Norwood, Freshia Emigh, Willyla uusnneu and Carrie coffee. The club met again Friday to completo the first lesson in the "Bloligy of Birds." There will be a corres pondence lesson sent In once a' week to the extension division at the University of Oregon. The history Round Table is the name chosen by the members of the history club Wednesday, Octo ber 17. The new. members voted into the club are as follows: Illch ard Hayden, Anita Williams, Mar-, guerette Stanford, Howard Eber-U hart and Tom Hall. Quick sketching from human postures is btlng dono by the ad vanced art students. Each student takes his turn In posing for the rest of the class. Usually! the allotted length of time to make a sketch Is one minute. These sketches nro to bo composed of. the main swinging lines of tho figure which will express the posi tion or action of the body. - Football equipment In tho line of Jerseys and socks was purchased through Babb's hardware store fot the first team which played Cot tage Grove tiaturdny. A new foot ball was also brought on tho field last Thursday so the players might become accustomed to handling a new ball before the game. A supply of remedies was received by the mnnnger, who was on hand to givo "first aid" to tho minor in Juries of the players. m A new text by Adelaldo B. Hakes is be.ng used in the typewriting classes for supplementary drill work. This text saves time for both the instructors and pupils as the work does not have to be cop led on the black board und then by the students. Blotter sheets and report cards for the first six wcoks arc being prepared by the advanced type writing classes. Work has also been done for the library and do mestic art departments. At present some of the studenlnare copying a play for the dramatic club. A chart has been prepared by c. c. Htone, Instructor in penman ship and spelling, on which each student has two specimen of his handwriting filed each month. The purpose of this chart Is to keep a record of the Improvement in each pupil a writing. Already the class is showing- a marked advancement. All boys of tho school aro being given physical examinations by Earl Leslie, Instructor in physical training. These examinations arc for tho purpose of seeing that all boys are able to participate! In athletic sports. Gymnasium classes for boys will be organized soon aB theso examinations are completed Rnscoe Tate Bill was elected president of the faculty club and Miss Ruth Sanborn, secretary-treas urer at a meeting held WxidncKday, October 1G. P. E. Christonson was president Inst yenr and Mrs. Delia Kceney secretary-treasurer. Miss Ilnzel Flshwnod's English 6 class has begun work on the drnm ntlzation of tho first sceno In "The Tragedy of Macbeth." In tho fifth period class tho students taking tho pnrt of witches wero Alice Kerr, Mildred McAllsler, nnd Mar garet Mct'ltiln. In the sixth period lOdel Ditnelson, Ruth Farrls and Tlielnia Nenvillo, The library has Just received a beautiful lenther bound copy or "ThoThroo Musketeers," which was ordered ns a gift from tho French classes of Inst yenr. Tho honk Is printed on "India" pnper by the Nelson's publishing company nnd Is a volumo from tholr new century library. It may be of Intorost to (Continued on pngo 6, column 1) jllhM-icil Tho edltiirliil on school elections In lit xt week's Issue of the news hns brought forth sonio nno iikk" ii. from the faculty and slu- .tnniu. Mr. Sncneer tells of the '.,iiuhiir iiIiiii nrnetli-eil In sohool of only 40 upiieielussnieii, qhiu u.'luuil used the Dnrty sys tem and followed exactly the plan used in tile national mid stale elections. Tliero wore two parties In wliiili the iiialn Issue was tluil f uiiiilcnt dues. Ono party wns called the Liberal or Mponuinrin ,,i.iv wiio nivoreu uwj Hiunoiii Tho other party wns eniieii the Conservative or Tightwad par ty. The student body lilies issue wns not one wlllcn invoiveu iiuim iiimev for the dues wero never ,,ii-i. i him five cents, It was JiihI tho Idea of whether dues should ho Imposed or not. At a certain date tho studontB wviaiur for their respective par ties. Tho students men pennon io put their ciimimatcs- nnmo on m nominating unuoi. After tho nomination conven. iimm hnva chose the eiinuuiuios, they start n vigorous cimiiiiiukm naiiitf every conceivable method tiniiKlnnblo to gain votes. They argue and argue. To get a crowd iIia ni-ntors nana ovu iin-tuiii. imila. sond nop or sonio other equally enticing article. Finally tho great ilny comes orr, It Is modeled exactly after the real election tiny when ropuiiiicnns unu democrats b.ittle for supremacy. Tho polls are open only certain hnni-ii Tho c ha rinaii or ino oiuc- tlon board unnounces the opening nf tho noils nnd certain classes unin ,,t illfferent times. When tho election is over ine students wero benefited greatly from tholr experience uecnuso it nri.iinii. them for tho nioro Im- nnrtnnt elections in which uhv take part later In life. If a school of 40 students can havo fun and Interesting training, ivimt enuld n school tho bIzo of iTnivnrsltv high school do? Let's havo moro suggestions and carry further, ntrodlico It into our own dominant student body. The second dramatic club In tho history of the University high school will be organised Friday, under the supervision of Miss Ethel Wakefield. Owing to tho number of pupils that havo signed up for this courso. tho club will havo to be divided Into sections. A one-net piny will bo given by each for an assembly program nnd, nceordlng to Miss Wakefield, she will tnko the best tnlen 'rom each of these to biend Into n rger pro. ductlon to be given lifter inld yenr. "The Golden V't." the letter men of the University high school, met Inst Monday evening for the pur pose of electln officers Initiating last year's baseball letter men. nnd gettlnr the social life started. The following officers -were elected: president. Hnrold Oordlnler and secretary-treasurer, Ard Hovon. . There "wero.cmonns of ngony mixed with tho sound of splinter ing wood ns the new members progressed along the straight nnd narrow pnth to membership. The new members nre: Ifnrry Wheeler. Ard Hoven nnd Sylvester Wlnimril. It was decided to hold ft annce, Saturday night, October 20, . . Miss Anna Vogel, who formerly tnutrht In the seventh and eighth grades of this school Is teaching In the Junior high school In Cor- vallls. " " A meeting of all girls Interested In basketball hns been called for Friday afternoon nftcr assembly. The purpose of tho meeting Is to organize the team and elect offi cers. The meeting will bo held In Room 8. ' I The Cram club, recently organ ized nt the University, has as Its president P. L. Kpencer, Instructor nt tho University high school. In cluded In tho meiiincrslilp list nre, Miss Wakefield, Mr. lloskins, Mr. Dlckorson. nnd Mr. Benjamin, and other members of tho education department who aro working for their Masters degree. Tho offico of the University high school hns mndo nut a list of tho -present seniors nnd has sent It to the University office, lly doing this the University hopes to get In touch wltn students and Interest them In higher education. Cheers greeted the pryslcal In structor Inst Monday when he was able to come to school and un nounce that thore would be no classes during the week, other thun Tuesday swimming. Mr. Webster has not been at tending his gym classes lately, duo to a alight operation on his noso which he underwent in the early part of the week. Tho normal schedulo will bo resumed next Monday at tne usual time. Mr. Benjamin reports that tho six-weeks examinations will be hold next week. The teachers will turn in to tne office their reports a week from Thursday and Friday. Over the week-end grades will be made out and cards sent October zuth. Students will begin to cram for the tests, but Mr, Benjamin says that the students that studied at the first of tho year will find tho boat grades on their cards. Mr. Dlckerson's social problems class will present a dclmto on tho Jewish cmmlgrntlon question. "Re solved that tho Jows aro entirely IJosiranic citizens." 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