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University Daily Kansan
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Friday, May 20, 1949 Lawrence, Kansas
STUDENT NEWS PAPER
Seniors Given Pre-Graduation Instructions
Graduating is not as simple as it may seem. The mechanics of where to be at the right time may become complicated. To avoid confusion the senior committee has prepared a few instructions to help clarify the situation.
Caps and gowns should be worn to the class luncheon as well as to the baccalaureate and commencement exercises.
Before the procession for both exercises, graduates should meet in East corridor of Frank Strong hall, at 7 p.m. regardless of weather conditions. Wraps may be left in the class room near the first floor East entrance where they will be guarded until after the programs.
In case of bad weather on either occasion, marshals will give instructions for going to Hoch auditorium, where wraps will be checked in the anteroons at the back of the building. If it is bad, caps and gowns should not be worn until graduates have reached Hoch auditorium.
Caps and gowns should be checked in immediately after the exercises at Frank Strong hall, annex A, and receipts picked up. After caps and gowns have been checked in, graduates should go to the rotunda of Frank Strong hall for their diplomas, presenting in exchange for it the signed diploma ticket and the cap and gown receipt.
A penalty of 50 cents a day up to a maximum of $2.50 will be assessed if cap and gown are not returned by Tuesday, June 7.
Friends who wish to sit together should be in the same line, not side by side.
Men should remove their caps when the signal is given to be sent by a remote station, graduates should wear the tassel on the cap at the right from
When the dean of the school presents your school to the chancellor, stand, and as you leave the platform transfer the tassel to the front left.
Parcels of any kind or hand bags will not be permitted in the auditorium or stadium. Graduates should not chew gum during the procession or program. White shoes should not be worn. Those persons receiving master's degrees should not wear white coats or shirts as these gowns have short sleeves. Women graduates should check out white collars for their gowns.
Graduate Named Abilene Manager
Frank Lawler, '48, has been appointed city manager of Abilene. He previously was an assistant to the city manager of Newton.
Mr. Lawler was enrolled in the 1948 fall semester of the seminar of graduate apprentices in the city manager training program. He has a major in political science and a minor in journalism.
The American City, a trade journal for city managers, recently published an article of Mr. Lawler's entitled "The Problems of Financing Refuse Collection." While an assistant at Newton, he edited an insert for the Newton paper which dealt with the problems and successes of the city in the past fiscal year.
KEKU To Feature Dr. Hall
In a special 15 minute broadcast at 9:30 today over KFKU, Dr. E. R. Hall, professor of zoology, will discuss his experiences on a recent trip to Mexico. Dr. Hall is director of the Museum of Natural History.
New Officers Should Register
All officers of University clubs and organizations for the fall semester are urged to leave their address and telephone numbers at the Dean of Men's office, L. C. Wooldruff, dean of men, said today.
"Because there are several hundred organizations at the University, it is hard to keep informed is for the Student Directory of all their officers. This informand University files," Dean Woodruff said.
Engineering Polls Open Tuesday
Students enrolled in the School of Engineering and Architecture will vote Tuesday, May 24, for Engineering council officers, class representatives, and student departmental representatives.
Nominees whose names will appear on the ballots are Earl D. Clark, Jr., and Elton B. Noble, engineering sophomores, for president; Raymond E. Cooper, Robert J. Greenwell, and William C. McCarthy, engineering juniors, and Robert A. Kleist, engineering sophomore, for vice-president; Bruce R. Chadwick, engineering junior, and Crayton D. Benton, engineering senior, for secretary-treasurer.
Voting booths will be located in the basement of Marvin hall
Nominees for class representatives are Donald H. Gordon and Charles H. Walker, engineering juniors, for senior representative; Duane M. Crowl, Kenneth W. Philo, and Frank A. Reneisen, engineering sophomores, for junior representative; and Robert E. Carver, Keith C. Smith, Charles W. Stephens, and John T. Thimesch, engineering freshmen, for sophomore representative.
Nominees for department representatives are John H. Burnett and Isaac H. Hoover, engineering juniors, for the aeronautical engineering department; Charles E. Duyyon, Robert V. Ford, and James E. Northern, engineering juniors, for the architecture department; Elmer L. Dougherty, Stanley M. Englund, ens, and John E. Timesch, engineering juniors, for the chemical engineering department.
John F. Debold and Charles N. Penny, engineering juniors, for the civil engineering department; Donald D. McMurray, Jerry A. Mandelkehr, and Neil E. Welter, engineering juniors, for the electrical engineering department; Robert D. Beu, engineering junior, and George R. McNeish, engineering sophomore, for the geology department; Richard G. Rumpf, engineering junior, and John L. Halsted, engineering sophomore, for the mechanical engineering department; Theodore H. Crane and John G. Schlagel, engineering juniors, and John Skwarlo, engineering sophomore, for the mining and metallurgical engineering department; John C. Hoyt and Elgin F. Thelen, engineering juniors, for the petroleum engineering department; William L. Heald, Jr., engineering junior, and Arthur B. Francis and Richard A. Moore, engineering sophomores, for the engineering physics department.
A puppet show for the children of Lawrence will be given at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Fraser theater by education juniors in the Junior High class of the School of Education. There will be no admission charge.
Education Juniors To Hold Puppet Show For Kiddies
The class, under the direction of Miss Maud Ellsworth, associate professor of education, will present three plays. They are the "Wizard of Oz," "Cinderella," and "Many Moons."
Summerfields Give Scholarship For Mrs. Boynton
Mrs. Flora S. Boynton, vice-president of the Endowment association and unofficial "housemother" of the Summerfield scholars, was given three tributes at the May dinner of the scholarship holders Thursday.
She was given a check for $1,624 from the 110 graduated Summerfield scholars to establish the Flora S. Boynton scholarship fund; a bound volume of letters from all of the 177 scholars, graduates and undergraduates, expressing their "deep affection and appreciation" for her work; and a portable typewriter from the undergraduate scholars. When she offers she said, "I can't possibly say how much these tributes mean to me."
Mrs. Boynton will retire from her position in the Endowment association Friday, July 1. She plans to make room to the west coast after retirement.
Three of the 20 graduating Summerfield scholars presented papers after the dinner. Franklin E. Fearing, College, read a paper entitled "Economics and Abnormal Psychology," Wilbur B. Noble, College, talked on "Government and Business," and William B. Stringer, engineering, spoke on "The Missouri River Problem." A discussion period followed each reading.
The senior class of the University High school presented the comedy, "Dear Ruth," Thursday evening in Fraser theater to an audience of more than 200 persons.
The pipe-smoking, wise-cracking judge, portrayed by Edwin A. Stene, stole the show. Patricia Daniel as Miriam, the world-conscious daughter of Judge Wilkins, carried her part realistically.
Dear Ruth Seen By 200
The plot is "thickened" by a deluge of letters written to overseas servicemen by Miriam who signs the letter. The letter is ready, eagered to the local hanker.
Miss Ruth E. Litchen, instructor in education and sponsor of the senior class, and Mrs. Grace Witt, dramatics instructor at the University High school, coached the play.
Students Should Pre-Register Now
Students who have not yet indicated their intention of attending the University this summer or next fall are urged to do so in the registrar's office as soon as possible, James K. Hitt, registrar, said today.
"Although the regular schedule for this has past, we are still accepting pre-registration cards. Students transferring from one school to another are urged to let us know so we can have their records ready." Mr. Hitt said.
This will not take the place of registration at the beginning of the summer session of the fall semester, but it will assure you a place in the University, eliminate standing in line later, and give the University data for planning purposes, he said.
Jane Ferrell Gets Scholarship
A $500 scholarship for graduate study has been awarded to Jane Ferrell, College senior, by the University of Wisconsin home economics department. She is a child development major.
"Jane is an able and promising student whom we were glad to recommend for the scholarship," said Miss Edna Hill, chairman of the University home economics department. "She was given a choice between her assistantship or the scholarship, but she chose the latter."
Following her graduation from the University this June, Miss Ferrell is going to Europe for three months. Her travel abroad is a graduation gift from her parents and will include trips through Sweden, England, and France.
Besides participation in the Home Economics club and Omicron Nu, honorary home economics sorority, Miss Ferrell has taken part in numerous other extra-curricular activities. She was president of the Women's Pan-Hellenic council, president of Chi Omega social sorority, treasurer of the Y.W.C.A. and a member of Mortar Board, Jay Janes, and the All Women Students Presidents' council.
WEATHER
Kansas: Partly cloudy west, mostly cloudy East, scattered showers and thunderstorms Southeast. Warmer West and Central. High today in 70's.
Seniors To Have Luncheon This Year; A Breakfast Is Too Early For Them
Seven thirty is too early for graduating seniors to eat breakfast or the day of Commencement or so thought the senior breakfast committee who this year decided to hold a Senior Luncheon instead.
"Because those living at Sunflower would have to get up at the crack of dawn to get here, the committee felt there would be more response to a luncheon," Marjorie Darby, College senior and committee chairman, said.
The luncheon will be a box lunch at 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 6, in Hoch auditorium. Harriet Harlow, fine arts senior, is in charge of the entertainment and Dorothy Wood, education senior, will give the class prophecy in a skit. Marvin Small, class president, will act as master of ceremonies.
The cap and gowns will be worn to the luncheon, and the traditional peace pipe smoking ceremony will be held, Miss Darby said.
The price of the luncheon for seniors is included in the senior dues, but for any parents or friends invited as guests the cost is 75 cents a ticket. The extra tickets may be purchased at the business office or alumni office in Frank Strong hall. The deadline for guest tickets is Tuesday, May 31. Seniors may pick up their tickets when they get their cap and gown Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5.
Seniors on the committee planning the luncheon are Miss Darby, chairman; Harold Warwick, business; Mary Lou Redmond, education; Steve Ellsworth, Marilyn Sweet, and Mary Ellen Barker, College; and Marjorie Stark, fine arts.
Students' Votes May Determine Bond Election
University students who have registered in Lawrence may vote Tuesday, May 24 on the school bond issue, Charles Springer, city attorney, said Thursday.
"Last fall's registration is good for Tuesday's election," Mr. Springer said.
The result of the balloting might be determined by University students if as many vote Tuesday as did in the fall election. Many students registered then to vote on the prohibition amendment.
Supporters of the bond issue say that the Lawrence Junior High school is unsafe and unsatisfactory for educational purposes. Opponents of the bill maintain that an appropriation to repair the present junior high buildings would be sufficient.
If the bond issue is voted, a new high school will be built at 19th and Louisiana streets. The junior high school will be the present high school building.
"I think the passing of the bond issue is extremely important to the future of the Lawrence children—almost essential" Miss Margaret Heben, dean of women, said. Hein, now a go-to lawyer for the most difficult circumstances,"
The junior class will honor the seniors of University High school at 6 p.m. tonight with a banquet in the Kansas room of the Union which will start off a full program of activities for graduating seniors.
"Here is a university town with one of the worst junior high school buildings in the state." Lloyd Houston, Lawrence perman, said.
Graduating seniors are: Phillip Lee Barlow, Carol Joan Blackwood, Naomi Nadine Blackwood, Helen Clairce Hunn-Brooks, Patricia Ann Daniel, C. J. Elliott, Marie Jeffries.
The baccalaureate services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 29, in Danforth chapel. The Rev. Harold G. Barr, dean of the School of Religion, will speak on "One Way Road."
UHS Banquet To Honor 18
The commencement exercises will be held Thursday, June 2, in Frank Strong auditorium. The Rev. Dale Turner, pastor of the First Congregational church, will give the address.
Donna Jane King, Margaret Elizabeth Latimer, James Arthur McCoy, William Dale Naff, William Francis Slamin, Carl Edwards Sneeegas, Jr. Angeline Stavros, Edwin Anderson Stene, Francisco Valderrama, Betty Jean Baker-VanCamp, Ralph Walter Wiechman.
Press Women Offer Scholarship
A $250 scholarship will be awarded next fall by the Kansas Press Women to a girl at the University of Kansas or Kansas State college entering her junior year in the study of journalism. This was announced today by Mrs. Frank Hauke, Florence, Kan., president of the organization.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of need, grades, and attitude and experience in writing.
the basis of need, grades, and aptitude and experience in writing. Any University of Kansas sophomore girl who plans to enter the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information non-farm fall art school will for the scholarship should come to the office of Dean Burton W. Marvin for instructions as to application procedure. Dean Marvin said.