SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Official Summer Session Publication of the University of Kansas
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 1938
VOLUME XXVI
NUMBER 17
K.U. R.O.T.C.Men Return From Camp at Fort Sheridan
After making a record which "is really something to write home about" the men in the Coast Artillery unit of the R.O.T.C. at the University, who attended camp at Fort Sheridan from June 17 to July 28 returned to their homes last week.
The University group is particularly elated over the work done under Colonel Karl F. Baldwin, who has been director of anti-aircraft training there. Sergeant William Kollender who returned a day earlier, was in possession of a red cloth target that had been shot down by a contingent of K.U., Kansas State college, and Washington University students, while being towed behind an airplane.
According to reports, the K.U. men also made a fine record in marksmanship with .45 pistol and .30 calibre rifles. Of the 20 K.U. men qualifying for marksmanship with these two guns, only 1 failed to meet requirements, as compared to much higher percentages from schools in other states who failed to qualify. This record is particularly commendable because facilities for study and practice with these guns are not available at K.U. and the men from here had never used guns of this calibre to any extent before entering the competition.
26 Additional Graduates Secure Jobs School of Business Announces New List Of "Lucky 26"
The School of Business, which announced through the office of Dean F. T. Stockton several weeks ago an imposing list of graduates who had already secured positions, today adds to that list with another group of 26 names. Most of these 26 additional graduates of the School of Business have secured jobs with large business houses and the remainder have entered the business concerns owned by their families.
The additional placements are as follows:
William C. Albright, J. C. Penney Co., St. Joseph, Mo.; Merle Britting, Motorite Service Stations, ELDorado, Kan.; Garold Brown International Harvester Co., Columbus, Kan.; Virgil E. Flanders, Goodyear Rubber Co., Akron, Ohio; Erma M. Fowler, John Taylor's, Kansas City, Mo.; Alfred Gallup, Mid-Continent Petroleum Co., Tulsa, Okla.; John E. Howe, American Surety Co., of New York, Kansas City, Mo.; Charles C. Kraus, Skelly Oil Co., Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Lamm, Utility Dept. Kansas Corporation Commission, Topeka,
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Russell Cowles Has Art Work On Exhibition
Thayer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas is showing until Aug.15, a gallery of oils and one of water colors by Russell Cowles, whose work is being circulated in various museums from coast to coast. The exhibit is to appear at the Nelson gallery in Kansas City in September.
He previously has had exhibits at the Whitney Museum, New York; Mural Painters Society of New York; Chicago Art Institute; Cincinnati Museum; California Palace of the Legion of Honor; Denver Museum; Wichita Museum, and the American Federation of Arts.
Cowles, a native of Algona, Iowa,
went with the family to Des Moines
when his father bought the Des
Moines Register and Tribune;
attended Cornell College of Mt.
Vernon, Iowa, and was graduated,
cum laude, from Dartmouth in 1909.
He studied art at the Art Students League and the art school of the National Academy of Design, New York; and also did special work with Douglas Volk and Kenton Cox; and later in France. In 1926-27 he traveled in the Orient, painting and studying Chinese and other oriental
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What Difference Between Politics And News? Editors Wonder
Mr. E. W. Van de Moss is back.
This information reached the editorial desk late yesterday afternoon via a tall, impressive individual, whose first question, accompanied by a moderate waving of the arms and a confidential tone of voice, was, "Do you want a news story?"
"Yes," was the answer. There was a pitiful lack of anything resembling news at that time of day. Our messenger said, "I represent E. W. Van de Moss." Then he began.
After a few minutes, we found that we liked this fellow E. W. Van de Moss, who, it appears, is from Gray
Ten minutes, our tall messenger spoke of the virtues of E. W. Van de Moss. He had us regretting we were too young to vote.
County and is campaigning for some political position.
"He's a swell guy!" was the hearty reply. "I've been campaignin' for him fer a long time."
Someone grunted, asked, "And what's your name?"
"You must like Mr. Van de Moss very much," we said.
Our golden voiced speaker was at the door by this time. He turned, grinned, said, "E. W. Van de Moss."
Summer Session Ends Tomorrow Then -- ? -- Vacation Daze
31 Graduate Students Take Orals
Group in School Of Education Prepares To Receive Master's Degree
Thirty-one graduate students in the School of Education have taken their oral examinations this summer preparatory to receiving their Master's degree.
Those who have taken them are:
C. A. Sargent, superintendent of schools at Portis; John Buller, coach at Larned; Keith Roberts, high school teacher at Denison; R. W. Forbes, teacher at Central High School, Kansas City, Mo.; L. A. Martin, principal of elementary schools at Independence; C. W. Rice, superintendent of schools at Lamont; C. Earl Bowly, superintendent of schools at Belle Plaine; E. D. Meachem, superintendent of schools at Lorraine; W. F. Cannon, teacher at Southwest High School, Kansas City Mo.
Paul Cooper, principal of schools at Gridley; William McElroy, principal of schools at Denison; William Hodges, principal of schools at Miller; F. E. Strickler, principal of schools at Dighton; Mendell Reichart, superintendent of schools at Republic; Otis Mumaw, teacher of voice at Parsons Junior College; Charles P. Lucas, principal of elementary school, Cadiz, Ohio; John Skidmore, superintendent of schools at Leroy; P. M. Maxwell, superintendent of schools at Carbondale; Curt Siemens, superintendent of schools at Mound Ridge; William Ireland, principal of schools at Edna; William Griffith, principal of schools at Bucyrus; Harold Hoegel, superintendent of schools at Leroy.
Elsie Penfield, teacher at Augusta; F. I. Collins, gr., Lillian Peterson McCulough, instructor in physical education at the University of Kansas; M. O. Johnson, Rossville; John E. Cole, Winchester; Minnie Baker, teacher at Independence, Mo.; Walter Russell, teacher at Lawrence Memorial High School; Dessa Cox, teacher at Hot Springs, Ark.; and E. E. Barnard, principal of elementary and junior high at Sabetha.
THANKS TO YOU
The 1938 edition of the Summer Session Kansan ends with this issue. To those who have helped unselfishly on the editorial desk and elsewhere despite the intolerable heat and faced with lessons that just had to be done, this department wishes to say gratefully, "Thanks to You."
Without the aid of your creative typewriters the job of publishing the Summer Kansan would have been almost impossible. Thanks Much. The Editor.
Final Examinations Are Only Barriers That Remain For Summer Sessionites
Most Complete Summer Session Recreational Program Ever Attempted At the University Has Met With Great Success
When the 12:20 whistle sounds over Mount Oread today, more than a thousand students will have finished their class work for the summer at the University. There will remain only one great obstacle between them and a much anticipated vacation—final examinations tomorrow.
For many it will close a session not only of study, but also a session punctuated with memories of picnics, junkets, and other recreational activities.
The most complete Summer Session recreational program ever attempted at the University has succeeded beyond the dreams of those who
Lecture Course For 1938-39 Announced
Dr. Victor Heiser, Will Durant, John Gunther And Edward Tomlinson Will Appear Here
The University of Kansas lecture course for 1938-39 was announced today by Raymond Nichols, chairman of the lecture course committee. Four notable speakers will come to the University this winter. They are:
Nov. 15—Dr. Victor Heiser, author of "An American Doctor's Odyssey," who will speak on "More of an American Doctor's Odyssey."
Jan. 17—Will Durant, philosopher, lecturer, and author. His subject has not been announced.
Feb. 9 — John Gunther, author of "Inside Europe," who will speak on "Inside Europe Now — What 1939 Will Bring."
Feb. 16—Edward Tomlinson, author, radio commentator, and authority on South American questions. His subject will be "Is South America Going Facist?"
planned it. Beginning with an all-university picnic the program has been taken with interest and zest by a large number of summer session students.
Centering about Campus Hour, from 7 to 8 o'clock, the program provided some activity each evening. On Monday nights "Open House" at Memorial Union building provided much entertainment. In addition to "mixer" games, group singing, dancing, and facilities for bridge, checkers, ant ping pong, a special attraction was provided for each party. Costume dancing, music by an accordion quartet, stunts by Frank Anneberg, '33, and Benny Maynard and his musicians, all contributed to make these programs unique. Fourteen persons were sketched by Carol Johnson, fa'38, who has been art editor of the Sour Owl, campus humor magazine, for the past three years. These portraits were placed in the summer session 'Hall of Fame' and were distributed to the posers at the last open house of the term. Miss Elizabeth Dunkel, assistant professor of physical education, was responsible for the planning of these parties.
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Farewell Students!
As we come to the close of the 1938 Summer Session the University administration hopes that your stay here has been both enjoyable and profitable. We trust that you will return to your regular work with increased inspiration and enthusiasm. We hope that each of you will feel that his investment of time and money in self-improvement has been genuinely worth while.
Our best wishes go with you and we trust that you have found life on the campus so enjoyable that you will want to come back again next year. Good luck to all of you! We'll be seeing you again next summer!
Cordially yours,
H. E. CHANDLER,
Assistant Director,
Summer Session.