MONDAY, MARCH 5.1951
UNIVERSITY, DANY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Women Outdo Men In Humor Says New York Comedienne
New York (U.P.)—Comedienne Connie Sawyer said that women have developed a greater sense of humor than men because they have "suffered more." And the number one tragedy is that there are more women in the world than men, she said.
"Almost all humor is based on self-evident truths," she said. "And nothing is truer than this: the average woman's ambition is to 'get a guy.' She goes through an awful lot to get one. She dreams. She plans and works. She gets sentimental."
"But there aren't enough men to go around. So what happens? Somebody is left out. To a woman, this is the most tragic thing that can befall her."
However, despite this dilemma, women have not lost their sense of humor, she said.
"The they have learned to face facts and laugh at them," she said. "Poke fun at all their artifices and it doesn't bother them a bit.
Men could not stand to be laughed at, she said.
"Of course, you can lampoon men in a general way," she added. "But not in the same manner that you do women. You couldn't, for instance, kid men about their clothes, their falling hair, or their waistlines."
MISS Sawyer, a blue-eyed blonde who hails from San Francisco and who is fast becoming a star, said
"Everything I do on the stage can be applied to the average woman," she explained. "I talk and sing about the things that happen—at sometime—in every woman's life. The women laugh harder at themselves than the men do—and you know there's nothing that a man likes better than a joke about a woman.
she had proved her theory—at least to her own satisfaction. Her routine highlights the woes and tribulations of womankind. She is one of the few comediennes to adopt this line of comedy.
"But, I have tried this same formula on men. They wouldn't take it. They just don't think there's anything funny about the way they live and love."
Thus, if women can laugh at themselves and men can't its obvious that women have a more appreciable sense of humor, she argued.
"Of course, if there ever comes a time when there are more men than women, things might change," she said.
Women Rate Title Of 'Average' American
Washington (U.P.)—The census bureau has reported that the American woman, who has gradually undermined male supremacy in many fields, now has taken over for the first time as the "average" American.
The agency released some pre-liminary figures collected in the 1950 census which show there now are only 89.1 men for every 100 women in this country. It is the first time in history there have been more females than males.
According to the bureau, the "average" American is a native-born woman who is 30.1 years of age, married, and living in her own city home with 2.4 other persons. The information was among thousands of figures, percentages, averages, and medians culled from preliminary samples of the 1950 census of population, housing, and agriculture.
The age pattern in the United States also is changing. Contrasted to the 14.5 per cent increase in over all population, the number of children below 10 years old rose 39.3 per cent and the number of persons 65 years and over jumped 36.6 per cent.
The rise in children was due to the big increase in wartime birth rates. The increase in the number of oldsters resulted in part from past rises in births and the continued lengthening o the American life span.
Metzger-Simpson Exchange Vows
Miss Phyllis Metzger, daughter of Mrs. John Nelson, Leavenworth, and Mr. Harold G. Simpson, engineer senior, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Simpson, Leavenworth, exchanged vows in a double-ring ceremony at the Presbyterian church, Leavenworth, Feb. 18.
Following the ceremony a reception was held in the social room of the church. After a brief honeymoon the couple plans to live in Leavenworth. ___
Keith Ornudff, College sophomore, has been elected president of the Phi Kappa Sigma pledge class. Other officers for the spring semester are Richard Higgins, College sophomore, secretary-treasurer; Leo Bird, College freshman, social chairman; and Leslie Powell, business freshman, sergeant at arms.
Phi Kappa Sigma Elects
Acacia Pledges Three
Acacia fraternity announces the pledging of the following men: Sam Wilson, business senior, Amarillo, Tex.; Burton Simon, College freshman, Patterson, N. J.; and Hubert Capps, business senior, Coffeyville.
In 1950, the bureau said, there were 28,400,000 pupils 5 to 24 years old enrolled in school, compared with 26,800,000 in 1940. About one out of every five youths 18 to 24 years old were enrolled in school or colleges.
In 1900, Tulsa, Okla., had only 1,330 persons. In the 1950 census its population was 180,586.
The total number of American households rose from 34,900,000 in 1940 to 42,500,000 in 1950.
University Graduates Will Wed In April
MISS GWENNYD GUPTON
Mr. and Mrs. Hade Gupton, Greensburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Gwennyn, to Robert R. Gunn, son of Mr. Leonard L. Gunn, Great Bend. The wedding will be Monday, April 22 at the First Methodist church in Greensburg.
Miss Gupton was graduated from the University in 1951, and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority. Mr. Gunn was graduated from the University in 1949, and is a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.
Battenfeld-Miller Dinner
Battenfeld hall entertained Miller hall at an exchange dinner and hour dance Feb. 27. Chaperons were Miss Carlotta Nellis and Mrs. R. G. Roche, housemothers.
Miss Vegiard Is Married
The marriage of Miss Evelan Veguard, University student in nursing, to Mr. Robert Holder, Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 27, has been announced. They are at home in Kansas City, Mo.
Home Ec Club Elects Officers
Nancy Pinkney, College sophomore, was elected president of the Home Economics club Feb. 27 Other officers elected were: Joan Lambert, vice-president; LaVonne Godwin, secretary; Jill Ogilvy, College sophomore, treasurer.
Mr. Holder attended William Jewell college at Fulton, Mo.
Installation of the new officers will be in the Hawk's Nest in the Union, Tuesday, March 6. A dinner will be held, followed by a talk by Dr. Lawrence Bee, professor of home economics, sociology, and anthropology.
Members should make reservations for the dinner by noon Monday, March 5, in 104 Fraser hall. Tickets are $1.02 each.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Elects Officers
Clarence Frieze has been elected president of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
Other officers are Clarence Chambers, vice-president; Kenneth Ehrlich, comptroller; Vernon Sutton, historian; Dale Dodge, secretary; Clifford DeLude, senior marshall; Dwight Boring, junior marshall; Cletus Kappelmann, examiner; Todd Johnson, guide; and John Crawford, guard.
Officers appointed by the executive council are Harry Newby, pledge trainer; Robert L. Davis, scholastic chairman; William Christie, rush chairman; Dean Glasco, social chairman; Robert Seaman, intramurals; Phillip Lovenguth, activities chairman; Doug Fenity, alumni secretary; Hugh Satterwhite, corresponding secretary; Court Ernst, publicity chairman, Roger Schroeder, house manager, Clifford DeLude, song leader; John Campbell, newsletter; and Jim Ralston, Harry Newby, and Jack Farha, I.F.C. representatives.
Delta Gamma Pledges Two
Delta Gamma sorority announces the pledging of Nancy Craig, fine arts freshman, and Mary McClelland, fine arts sophomore,
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