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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 1951
Buehler Oratorical Contest Closing Date Is Thursday
The deadline for entering the annual Lorraine Buehler Oratorical contest is Thursday.
E. C. Buehler, professor of speech and drama, said any student intending to try out for the contest should turn in his name to Professor Buehler or to William Conboy, instructor in speech, at the speech office in 5 Green hall.
finals of the contest will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, in strong auditorium. Tryouts will be held Monday, Feb. 26, in two different preliminary sections at 4 and 7:30 p.m. The eight top ranking speakers from these tryouts will advance into the finals.
The length of the speeches should be from eight to 10 minutes. Professor Buehler said, or from 1,000 to 1,500 words.
First prize in the contest is a complete set of the Encyclopedia Americana. Second and third prizes respectively will be $20 and $10.
"I should like to urge," he said,
"that any interested student come
in and talk to either me or Mr.
Cumboy. We will be glad to advise
us to the best means of developing
any particular oration, and we can
arrange for practices before members
of the department or before
speech classes.
Judges for the contest will be faculty members of Delta Sigma Rho national honorary debate fraternity. The tentative panel is F. J. Moreau dean of the School of Law; R. M. Davis, professor of law; Kenneth Beasley, instructor in political science; Allen Crafton, chairman of the speech and drama department; and Kim Giffin and Richard Schiebusch, both assistant professors of speech and drama.
One speaker will be selected from the group to represent the University in the oratorical contest sponsored by the Missouri Valley Forensic league later in the spring at the University of Oklahoma.
KU Seismograph Records Quake
An earthquake was recorded on the University of Kansas seismograph at 3:21:50 p.m. Feb. 17, said Dr. Sanborn Partridge, instructor in geology who watches the instrument.
The quake was 1,500 miles away from Lawrence, according to Dr Portridge. Its direction was unknown but there was slight evidence that it came from the west, possibly California.
The wave train of this quake listed 30 minutes, which is not so long as the quakes on Feb. 13 lasted. However, it could have been felt by residents in its area, said Dr. Portridge.
Wenger Back For Checkup
Virgil Wenger, the varsity football player who was stricken with polio in September, 1950, was in Watkins hospital Thursday for his regular checkup.
Wenger's right arm and right leg were paralyzed. Through physical therapy he has regained normal use of his arm. Although his leg is still weak, he is able to move about on crutches.
But Never Again
Boston (U.P.)—There was no housing problem in Boston a century ago. On Jan. 24, 1851 the Boston Traveler published the following advertisement: "To let. Modern house of 12 rooms $300 a year."
Dohnanyi To Give Recital
The School of Fine Arts will present Dr. Ernst von Dohnanyi, Hungarian pianist and composer, in a free public piano recital at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Hoch auditorium.
The program will include the "Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue" by Bach, Beethoven's "Sonata in C major" (Waldstein), three short pieces by Brahms, a group of Chopin selections, and a number of his own works. The latter will include "Suite in Olden Style, opus 24", adagio non troppo from the "Ruralia hungarica" and "Etude de Concert in E major."
Dr. Dohnanyi is spending his second week on the campus as guest professor. There is no admission charge for the recital.
A broadcast quoted the Communist party newspaper Pravda that the elections gave a thumping endorsement to Stalin's "Peace" program contained in his Pravda interview Friday.
London (U.P.)—Premier Joseph Stalin headed the list of candidates in 10 of the 16 Soviet republics in parliamentary elections yesterday, radio Moscow said today.
Stalin Heads List On Soviet Ticket
The single Communist ticket— there was no opposition—won in every district.
Co-op For Couples Started
Excavation work for the addition to the Union will probably be finished some time this week.
Union Excavation Almost Completed
Basil A. Green, of the Green construction company, said work has been slowed by a layer of hard shale that made digging difficult. The bad weather hasn't created any serious problem, he said.
As soon as digging is finished work will begin on concrete footings and walls, he added.
A certificate of merit has been awarded to the School of Pharmacy by the American Pharmaceutical association for a window display during National Pharmacy week, 1950.
Pharmacy School Given National Merit Award
The KU student chapter of American Pharmaceutical association set up the display in a downtown drug store window. The display centered on the theme of "sound heart—long life."
Chancellor Deane W. Malott will discuss current world problems Tuesday evening at a meeting of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at Abilene, Kan.
Believed to be the first college co-op for married couples in the country, Couples co-op at 1334 Ohio street began operations this semester. Membership is composed of married people and their children.
Jaycees To Hear Malott
Rochdale co-op at 1244 Ohio street, also new this semester, is occupied predominantly by graduate students. It is named for the English town Rochdale, which was the site of the first co-op.
Six couples occupy the 16-room building of Couples co-op. There are no particular rules of eligibility. Veronica Smith, graduate student, is shift chairman and determines the work schedule of co-operative living. Other officers include Mrs. Joann Ross, treasurer; and Bruce Miller, purchasing agent.
Nineteen persons occupy Rochdale. Charles Cory, Jr., graduate student is president. Other officers are Aaron Feldstein, vice-president; Bruce Bule, secretary; Luther Buchele, treasurer; and John Eberhardt, purchasing agent.
String Trio To Play At 8 Tonight
The Pasquier Trio of Paris will be heard at 8 p.m. today in Strong auditorium as the fourth event of the University Chamber Music series.
The trio is composed of three brothers, Jean, Etienne and Pierre. They began their musical studies under their father's direction and have been playing together since that time except during World War II when all three were in the French army.
Tonight's program will include Beethoven's "Trio in C minor, opus 9, No. 3," a trio by Villa-Lobos, and "Dohnanyi'S Serenade, opus 10."
Lab To Present Drama, Comedy
Two lab theater one-act plays,
"The Monkey's Paw," a drama, and
"Welsh Honeymoon," a comedy,
will be presented Tuesday, Feb 27,
through Friday, March 2.
Students cast in "The Monkey's Paw" are Sam Perkins, College sophomore; and Mark Gilman, Dennis Henderson and Wayne Knowles, College freshmen. Thomas Shay, instructor in speech, and Phyllis Clegg, education senior, are co-directors.
Louis Helmreich, Christine Johnson, and Ronald Sundbye, College sophomores; and Jack Pickering and Vernie Theden, College freshmen, have been given parts in "Welsh Honeymoon." Mr. Shay is director.
Presentation of the plays is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 thru Friday, Mar. 2.
Physics Honorary Society Elects
Edward House, engineering junior,
was elected president of Sigma Pi
Sigma, physics honor society, at a
meeting of the society Thursday.
Other officers are: Jerry Wackerle,
College senior, vice-president; Edwin Good, engineering junior, secretary; and Richard Moore, engineering senior, treasurer.
James Nickerson, associate professor of music education, talked on the psychological effects of sound. He also told of the work being done to construct "sound perfect" recording rooms at the Bell Telephone laboratories and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Keeler Attends Extension Meeting
Guy V. Keeler, director of the lecture course bureau, is attending a special meeting of the executive board of the National University Extension association in Washington, D.C., today through Wednesday.
The board, of which Mr. Keeler is a member, will consider the establishment of a national office in Washington. Convention plans and the agreement on correspondence study with the U.S. Armed Force institute will be discussed.
Provo, Utah (U.P.)-The sheriff wants a new jail. He says the present one is too close to a railroad and through highways. In a recent escape, the fleeing inmates just stepped from the cell block and jumped aboard a freight train.
Waiting At The Station
Lawyer Not Impressed
Dallas, Texas (U.P.)—When pro football's rookie, Doak Walker, was summoned for jury services, the state's attorney, a rabid University of Texas fan who remembered that Doak helped S.M.U. beat the Longhorns three times in a row was unimpressed.
"Mr. Walker," the attorney asked with a notable show of coolness, "what business are you in?"
This One Really A Big Day
Holder, Ill. (U.P.)—Wednesday, Jan.
24, was quite a day for the Hoffmans. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. R.
R. Hoffman, celebrated their wedding anniversary. Mrs. Hoffman's 21st birthday, and the birth of a son, Paul Richard.
Medical Center To Give Three Refresher Courses
Three postgraduate refresher medical courses will be given within the next 30 days at the University of Kansas Medical center in Kansas City, Kan.
English Exam May BeTyped
Typewriters may be used for the spring English proficiency examination, Mrs. Natalie Calderwood, instructor of English, said today.
The examination will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Registration for the exam will begin Monday, March 12. Students must say when they register if they wish to use typewriters, Mrs. Calderwood said. They must furnish their own typewriters and will be assigned a room in which to use them.
Errors made in typing will be counted as mistakes on the exam.
Miss Anne Dudley Blitz, former dean of women at the University of Kansas, died Sunday at the University hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. She was dean of women at K.U. from September, 1921, to September, 1923.
Former KU Dean Dies Sunday
Miss Blitz received her bachelor of arts degree from the University of Minnesota and her master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees from Columbia university.
She was dean of women and professor of sociology at the William Smith college, Geneva, N.Y. and retired in 1949 as dean of women at the University of Minnesota.
A reorganizational meeting of the Spur club for students interested in horseback riding will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in 204 Robinson gym.
New Club Started For 'Horsy' Set
Requirement for admission to the club is ability to ride a horse. The club plans two rides a month. In former years it sponsored annually rides to Kansas City, Mo, for participation in the American Royal.
Some of the former activities of the club include a breakfast ride in 1948 and a hunting trip with hounds in 1945.
Today and Tuesday a refresher course for doctors and therapists will be given following the meeting of the midwestern section of the American Congress of Physical medicine.
A report on the effects of hormone drugs combined with physical medicine in treatment of arthritis will be presented. Dr. Gordon M. Martin and Dr. Donald J. Erickson of the Mayo clinic, Rochester, Minn. are the guest speakers.
Procaine treatment for polio victims will be discussed by Dr. William D. Paul, Dr. Steven M. Horvath, Dr. H. Taylor, and Miss A. Werner, all of Iowa City.
Speakers from the Wadsworth Veterans Administration center, from Washington university at St. Louis, and from Believe Medical center, New York, will lecture on rehabilitation treatments.
A clinic in methods of speaking with the esophagus for persons without a larynx will be held at the medical center Monday, Feb. 26. Dr. Edward K. Elliott, of Chicago and members of the School of Medicine's ear - and - throat department will direct the clinic.
A four-day refresher course in internal medicine will be offered starting Monday, March 19. Guest speakers will be Dr. Menard M. Gertler, New York; Dr. John W. Gofman, San Francisco; Dr. John M. Lyon, Denver; Dr. Homer F. Marsh, Oklahoma City; Dr. Wayland A. Stephenson, Hines, Ill; Dr. Ben J. Wilson, Dallas; and Dr. Michael L. Furcalow of the United States Public Health service at the medical center.
YWCA Board Elects Committee Heads
Little Man On Campus
The new committee heads are Elizabeth Ann Lomelino, College sophomore, membership; Virginia Mackey, College sophomore, community service; Corena M. Belknap, College sophomore, World organization; Betty Delaney, College senior, human relations, and Virginia L. England, College junior, worship.
The executive board of the Young Women's Christian association elected new committee heads in Union Wednesday. A program National Brotherhood week is being planned.
by Bibler
"Remember, Polanski, one more foul on you an' yer out!"