Page 6
University Daily Kansan Monday, February 7.1955
The Kansan Feature Page
A KU Grad, Ise Has Five Degrees
By EUGENE STRADER
When the fall term began at the University in 1916, a new instructor had been added to the economics department. Dr. John Ise taught his first class of about 50 students, that year.
Since then he has taught nearly twelve thousand students.
Downs, Kansas was the birthplace and childhood home of Dr. Isee. After graduation from high school there, he came to KU where he received a degree in music. While doing advanced work, he sang at theaters and earned enough money to help pay his way through college.
After receiving his degree in music, Dr. Ise decided that he would prefer English, so he worked for and received a degree in that subject. Once again, however, he changed his mind and decided to study law. After receiving his law degree he went to Harvard where he became interested in economics. "I saw right away that it was going to be interesting," he said, "and so I've been at it ever since."
All told Dr. Ise spent 10 years in college and received five degrees.
His first teaching assignment was at Iowa State in 1914. Two years later he came to Kansas University where he the leading career that has lasted 38 years.
In addition to his teaching Dr. Ise has written several books. They are "United States Forest Policy," published in 1920; "United States Oil Policy," 1926; "Sod and Stubble," 1936, and "Sod House Days," 1937. His book, "Economics," was published in 1946. In 1950 he revised the book and it is now used as a regular text book for beginning economics classes.
Dr. Ise doesn't believe in lecturing to his classes; he prefers to conduct a lively hour of student discussion. His classes are always large, sometimes consisting of 180 students.
His other interests include collecting antique furniture and books. Two rooms in his home are devoted to his books which number
about four thousand. Recently he presented the University with a thousand of them.
A philosophy of simplicity governs Dr. Ise's life. "I'm rather addicted to the theory that modern life is awfully hectic and hurried, and I'm not much interested in what you call modern inventions," he said.
JOHN ISE
If you ask him what his estimate of himself is, he will tell you, "You know, of course. I'm a radical."
Next June Dr. Ise will retire at the age of 70. As yet, he has no definite plans. He may teach somewhere or he may write another book. In either case he intends to lead "the simple life."
Mather Not Despairing Looks to Next Season
By GRETCHEN GUINN
Charles V. Mather, head football coach, says that in spite of the last football season he is not discouraged and looks to the time when the Jayhawkers can have more success.
He said he was very much encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by the Jayhawk rooters, particularly the students. He said that it feels like a kind of feeling that feels that in time he can give the rootsers something to cheer about.
Mr. Mather believes that the rea- success of a football season is determined by what is accomplished before Sept. 1. He is really practic- ing what he preaches too, because right after the Missouri game his office was a confusion of confer-ences in which strategy for next season's games were being worked out. Mr. Mather was as busy or busier than during the football season.
Mr. Mather feels that last season the determination to succeed was not great enough and "since no opponent is going to come down we are going to have to come up."
"It can't be done unless everyone has the desire to improve, and that means anyone connected with the athletic organization," he said.
When asked just what his method of coaching is he replied that there is no substitute for knocking people down to win a football game but "if you use your head and hit them in the right place you can knock them down even though they are stronger."
ficiently on the field, he said it was an advanced adding machine that will only calculate and accomplishes nothing the coaching staff would not do if they had the time.
In qualifying his use of the IBM machine to score his players ef-
His motto for football coaching is, "It take work to be good and if we aren't good we have no one to blame but ourselves." He summed up his attitude toward his first season at KU with the statement, "a wise man once said, 'there are no hopeless situations only men who have grown hopeless about them.'"
Mr. Mather said he will use the eleven best boys as starters in the coming season no matter what their experience has been.
India Day Slated For February 18
India day, sponsored by KU Indian students, will be held on the campus Friday, Feb. 18.
New York—(U.P.)-Eddie Fisher, Joni屡名, Teresa Brewer, the Sauter-Finegan people and other relative newcomers will have to make room for Paul Whiteman and Rudy Vallee.
Former Jazz Kings Return
Whiteman won his crown as the "King of Jazz" in the late 1920's, but times changed after the stock market crash and so did the music. Out went the brass, in came the strings and old "Pops" was back on the podium as a purveyor of plush music in the Kostelanetz style.
Popular Records
Dr. Gardner Murphy of the Managers Institute of Topeka, author of the book "In the Minds of Men." will be the day's featured speaker. His talk will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Jayhawk room of the Student Union. Exhibits and informational films will be on display all day in the Jayhawk room.
Now, in retrospect, Whitman has recreated on a Coral LP something that sounds like the music that made him a jazz king. The eight numbers are packaged as an "All Time Dance Party" and includes hotted-up versions of "Japanese Sandman," "Chicago" and "Avalon."
Show Time: The unforgettable music of "Brigadoon" now available on an M-G-M lp taken from the sound track of the movie which stars Gene Kelly, Van Johnson, Cyd Charisse and Elaine Stewart.
Single worth hearing: "The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" by the Ames Brothers (RCA-Victor).
European Tour is Possible Say Girls Who Found a Way
If you're a happy wanderer and have heard that Europe is wonderful in wintertime—you're right. Take out your pen and check book and start some fancy figuring, because it can be done
Dolores Dean, college '52, and Sydney Ashton, education '52, decided a year ago last summer to go to Europe. After working and saving their money for one year they toured 11 countries for $3\frac{1}{2}$ months, saw everything there is to see, and are ready to go back again.
They left the United States on a student sailing ship. Their trip over cost $158, and they came back as an off season tourist on the "Queen Mary" for $170.
In Paris they bought a car for $995 and drove 9,000 miles. They sold the car before coming back and estimated the cost of gas, oil, insurance, and depreciation to come to $225 apiece. This is considerably less than touring by train.
With their hostel cards from the American Youth Hostel Association in New York, they were entitled to stay in hostels anywhere for about 25 cents a night. They estimated their food, room, and living expenses for 31 months to come to $500.
For souvenirs they took alone extra money. Most things that come from abroad are one half to one third less, which make them a wonderful temptation, they said.
"It is a valuable experience that anyone who is interested should have," they said. "You should not let the cost stop you. Go on your own, and have a wonderful trip."
One of Puerto Rico's sportiest golf courses has been developed from the moats and parade grounds of a 400-year old Spanish fort the guards the entrance to the San Juan harbor.
FOR YOUR VALENTINE
Choose a book from our fine selection
THE BOOK NOOK
1021 Mass. Tel. 666
A PROCLAMATION
The Univerfity of Kanfas Theatre will relate in Mufical Comedy form one of the events which led to our freedom in the War of Revolution with His Majefty KING GEORGE III in the Year of OUR LORD 1775.
Performances will be held in FRASER THEA TRE on FEBRUARY 7,8,9,11, at 8:00 P.M. Admiffion $1.25. Students free with ID Cards. Special High School matinee Thurs. Feb. 10 at 3:30 reserved seats $.50
"An American in Bofton"
CH
A
ro
rider
gerer
neree
om
top
top
tursi
puri,
tursi
the
them
omm
ormo
erious