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University Daily Kansan Monday, January 10, 1955
The Kansan Feature Page
Chi Omega Fountain Adds Beauty to Campus
By ANN KELLY
The Chi Omega Memorial fountain was completed recently and April 5, has been set as the date for its dedication. It will honor all past members of Chi Omega.
The idea for the fountain was first proposed by Mrs. Warren Woody at a Chi Omega banquet. Both the alumna and members of the local chapter immediately began raising funds for the marble fountain which cost $5,000.
The Chi Omegas held a contest in which anyone could submit a design for the proposed fountain. A prize of $100, which was won by Jim Bass, fine arts senior, was offered for the winning entry. Bass' design includes white Indiana limestone coping 12 feet in diameter, and an octagonal tank 4½ feet high. Each of the eight faces on this tank bears a Greek figure from the Chi Omega Mass. Rising up in the center is a second tank 12 inches across, and out of this comes a shaft 7 feet high. On the sides of this center shaft are rams' heads from which streams of water will flow, first into the primary tank and then into the secondary. The pool of the fountain weighs one ton.
The fountain was in separate parts when it came to the University last April. Mr. Keith Laughton, assistant to the Chancellor, arranged to have the wrapping removed so that eager
Given as a gift to the University from Lambda chapter and from alumna, the Chi Omegas paid for the fountain, but the University has paid for installation. and will pay for the water.
girls could get a glimpse of their fountain. Mr. Laughton commented, after seeing the fountain, that "what we saw certainly verified for me that Chi Omega is making possible something very beautiful and pride-worthy for itself and for our great university, in a most significant location."
Miss Nellie Barnes, professor of English, played a large part in the selection of the Greek figures on the eight faces of the tank. Through her research and suggestions the artist was able to draw sketches for the panels. The Erkin studios of New York were given the commission for executing the plan.
As Mrs. Woody said in a letter which she wrote to alumna who contributed, "as a memorial, our fountain will be standing for generations and generations, a symbol of loyalty and devotion to all true Chi Omegas."
Comic Books Not Sole Cause Of Delinquency, Witt Says
By SHIRLEY JONES
"Comic books are the cause of the rise in juvenile delinquency." This slogan is the battle cry of those waging a moral war against that form of literature which teenagers seem to thrive on, comic books.
Aiter finding that little research had been done on the subject, Robert Witt, instructor of sociology, made an investigation of three of the most controversial types of comic books last summer in Madison. Wis. The three types investigated were "superman," horror, and romance comics. The study involved a systematic, detailed content analysis of the plots and pictures of 97 stories in the three categories.
One of the most popular arguments against the "superman" type of comic book is that the readers begin thinking that personal problems can't be solved without the superman being. The anti-superman thinks that this attitude encourages undemocratic thinking. However,
there are no substantial findings which either support or disprove this view.
While his findings show that the first two kinds of comic books are probably overrated in relation to distasteful content having effect on the reader's minds, the third type, horror comics, are considerably more vicious in nature, Mr. Witt said. These magazines cater to morbid and sadistic appetites. Virtually every means for one man to torture another is found in illustrated form in the horror comics.
The readership of comic books is phenomenal, Mr. Witt said. The medium has a monthly circulation of 60-90 million. That figure does not include the trading of second hand magazines, which is a commercialized business in some larger cities.
It can definitely be stated that comic books alone are not the cause of juvenile delinquency, Mr. Witt said.
Douthart Girls Find Peace In Daily Devotion Service
By MARILYN GERMAN
Have you ever wished that you could get out from under the stress and worry of a busy college schedule? Would you like to have complete relaxation and peace, even to 10 or 15 minutes a day? It is possible—some students here on the Hill have found a way.
Shortly after closing hours at Douthart hall. 1345 Louisiana st., from five to fifteen college women go to room 1, 2nd floor, leaving thoughts of chemistry problems and hour exams behind them. There, with their eyes turned to an open Bible illuminated by two candles, their thoughts turn to a higher being.
Their worship is short and very simple. Usually it consists of a page from a book of devotional guides, a prayer, and one or two hymns. Often it closes with a friendship circle. Then the girls go back to their lessons or to bed, with nerves less tense and tangled.
On Thursday night before Christmas vacation, the group gave worship service for all of Douthart hall. This was done at Thanksgiving time, and is also planned for Easter.
The service is attended by girls of many denominations, including Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, Christian, and Greek Orthodox. The devotions are kept simple and contain nothing conflicting with any Christian religion.
Josandra Heyman, fine arts sophomore, first organized the nightly meetings. The services are held in her room, where she keeps a supply of devotional materials. The girls take turns having charge of the meetings.
"It makes you realize that there are more important things in life than the little things that seem so big," Barbara Weir, college sophomore.
Chicago —(U,P)— Sgt. Joe Friday, sometimes known as Jack Webb, brought a blonde into City Hall today.
Friday Plans To Marry
His assignment: To get a marriage license.
Eventually, to marry her.
The way the facts look now,Mr Friday will be married on Thursday.
He prefers to be known as Mr. Webb when he isn't acting the part of the television detective, flew into town last night with his mink-clad fiancee. Dorothy Towne.
He kissed his 25-year-old fiancee heartily for the benefit of photographers and, abandoning his usual poker-faced expression, smiled and waved from the airplane ramp.
His behavior was dishearing to admirers of the hard-bitten TV policeman.
The law requires a three-day waiting period after issuance of a license. So Thursday would be the earlier deadline. Towne could be-Webb
"I definitely feel that it is a good idea and that it is helpful," said Barbara Peitler, college sophomore.
Then, getting down to the facts, he said he and Miss Towne would apply for a marriage license today and get married as soon as Illinois law permits.
On Friday, if all goes well, the couple plan to be back in Hollywood.
The 34-year-old actor said the wedding ceremony would take place in the swank Ambassador East hotel, where he and Miss Towne are staying.
"We don't want to make a production of it," he said.
Mr. Webb picked Chicago for his wedding because he has friends here, it was reported. His first wedding, to actress Julie London, ended in a 1953 divorce.
Richard Breen, a writer for Mr. Webb's "Dragnet" show, and Mrs. Breen, accompanied the couple and will fill the roles of best man and matron of honor.
Aids, Awards Encourage Securing That Degree
Providing financial assistance student employment, the Aids and ages students to remain in school possible.
The scholarship program at KU benefits more than 800 students each year and through gifts to the University by alumni and friends, the number of scholarships is steadily increasing.
Bv HARRY ELLIOTT
Receiving a scholarship usually involves at least four main considerations. They are a good academic record, the student's financial need, the student's participation in school and community activities, and a genuine interest in attending the University. Though it is the usual policy to grant only one scholarship to a student, a freshman who receives aid may apply for further aid in later years.
The Elizabeth M. Watkins scholarships are similar in every respect to the Summerfield scholarships except that they are awarded to women instead of men.
There are four major types of scholarships awarded at the University. They are the Summerfield, Elizabeth M. Watkins, scholarship hall for men and women, and general scholarships.
The Summerfield scholarship was started in 1929 by Solon Summerfield, a KU alumnus. The scholarships, awarded to graduating Kansas high school seniors, range from an honorarium of $100 to full maintenance of $900 per year. It may be continued for four years on the basis of superior academic achievement.
Each year approximately 200 women and 250 men are awarded scholarships in University residence halls. Awards are based on merit, need, and personal qualities. The scholarship is worth about $300 per year.
There are about 150 general funds from which general scholarships are made. They range in value from $25 to $165 and are mostly awarded to freshmen on a basis of need.
Help in finding part-time or summer employment is also carried on by the office. The employment service offers students the latest information on part-time jobs in local stores or in private homes. The job listings include openings
through scholarships, loans, and Awards program at KU encou-
when it might not be otherwise
for stenographers, salesmen, barbers, cooks, waiters, furnace tenders, housemaids, printers, musicians, manual laborers, farmers, and baby-sitters as well as many others.
Under their expanding program the office of aids and awards is becoming an increasing help to the students of the University who need assistance in meeting their bills.
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