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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 1943
Replace Picture Of Christ Stolen From Danforth
The stolen picture of "Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane" has been replaced with a duplicate.
Arrangements for another picture were made by William H. Danforth, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Danforth, who was the principal donor for the K.U. chapel, has donated funds for other chapels in universities. In each of these chapels this painting of Christ is hung.
The original painting was stolen Feb. 15 by an unknown person or persons, and has never been returned. The hand carved frame of the picture was found behind Danforth chapel several days after the theft.
After arrangements for a duplicate picture were made, the painting was shipped to the University and is now hanging in Danforth chapel.
The original Hoffman painting in oils was given to the University when Danforth chapel was dedicated April 2, 1947.
"The insurance company paid the University $500 for the loss of the old picture, but we haven't reimbursed Mr. Danforth yet," Karl Klooz, bursar, said.
Wheat Crop Will Be Big
Topcka, May 11—(U.P.) A wheat harvest of 251,226,000 bushels, virtually equals the great 1931 crop, was predicted today for Kansas by the department of agriculture.
The forecast gave indications that Kansas may realize the second largest crop in its history.
According to the latest estimate, Kansas will produce 6,288,000 bushels above the forecast of a month, and 14,101,000 bushels more than the original 1949 estimate made by the U.S.D.A. the past winter.
At present prices, the latest estimate shows the 1949 crop will be worth half a billion dollars, second only to the crop of 1947.
Marvin, Telfel Speak Thursday
Two faculty members of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information will return to schools they formerly attended to give Journalism day talks Thursday.
Burton W. Marvin, dean of the William Allen White School of Journalism and Public Information, will speak at the annual Journalism day spring banquet at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. The banquet is sponsored by Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi men's and women's professional journalism fraternities.
The dean received his bachelor of arts degree from the University of Nebraska in 1935. He worked for one year as a reporter for the Lincoln Star after being graduated.
Emil L. Telfel, assistant professor of journalism, will speak at the annual publication's dinner at St. Norbert college in West De Pre. Wis.
He received his master of arts degree there in 1935 and organized the first news bureau and first journalism courses at the college. He headed both from 1935 to 1936. Professor Telfel served as city editor of the weekly De Pre Journal-Democrat in 1935 and 1936.
Stenographic, Typing Jobs Available Now On Campus
With the approach of finals and the barrage of term papers due, women's employment positions are reopening.
Two full time stenographers to fill positions on the campus are needed immediately, announced Miss Marjorie Austin, social director of dormitories. Part-time typists who can work until the end of the school year are also being requested.
Opportunities for doing house work are also open Miss Austin explained.
Alumnus Stays In Shanghai
Paul Mortiz, '39, is one of nine American World Service Workers with the Y.M.C.A. remaining in Shanghai, China, despite the country's war-torn condition.
After his graduation from the University Moritz visited China as a special "student ambassador" for the American Student Christian movement. During that visit he toured 17 provinces and spoke to thousands of Chinese students.
Moritz joined the World Service staff of the Y.M.C.A. in 1941 and spent a year of study at the department of Oriental Studies, University of Washington. He returned to China in 1942.
His first post with the Y.M.C.A. was student secretary in Chengku. In 1944, the national student relief committee, sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A., called him to Chungking as administrative secretary.
2 More Wet Towns Added
Two more Kansas towns-Minneapolis and Marion-were added today to the growing list of communities which voted dry in November but which now are spreading the welcome mat for package liquor stores.
Bond issues did not fare so well, the outcome in the three cities being just the reverse of the liquor vote. Minneapolis and Marion and Bloomington bonds for street paving and a municipal swimming pool, respectively.
In Sterling, however, a $15,000 bond issue to supplement a previous sale of $133,000 in bonds was approved for a sewage disposal plant.
Sterling, a third municipality which voted on the liquor issue in a special election Tuesday, again barred sales of intoxicants.
The next Kansas liquor loca option election will be Friday in Eskridge.
Board Begins Planning On Fieldhouse
A committee to expedite building of a new fieldhouse was appointed by the University Physical Education corporation May 7.
"This committee will work with the board of regents and the chancellor in the building of the new fieldhouse," Karl Klooz, secretary-treasurer said. "They will investigate all possibilities of a fieldhouse, including size, financing, location, and materials."
They are: T. DeWitt Carr, dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture; F. T. Stockton, dean of Extension Division; Dr. Guy W. Smith, professor of mathematics; Albert Haas, '25, Kansas City, Mo., and Arthur Weaver, '15, of Lawrence.
The president of the alumni association was made an ex-officio member of the committee. President George Nettels will co-ordinate it with any suggestions from alumni.
"The committee will begin work immediately on every aspect of the fieldhouse," Mr. Klooz added. "Materials will come in for a lot of study, too."
The committee consists of three faculty members and two alumni members.
Plans for a regular size swimming pool and a gymnasium to be built in the new fieldhouse will be given top consideration. The committee is expected to meet again by July 1, he said.
Clubs On Campus
The subject was derived from a paper Mr. Dengler wrote in Vienna, Austria. He has been in the United States a few months and has spoken to several mathematical groups on research he did in his native land.
Melvin Lieberstein, graduate student, will speak at the next colloquium on "A Survey of Theories of the Radical of a Ring." The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, May 16, 203 Frank strong hall. Lie-
Mr. Dengler made an effort to lay the foundations of probability, a difficult subject. He explained that several English, Russian, and American mathematicians have advanced theories on the subject which have stirred up great controversy.
Observatory Holds Open House Tonight
Max Dengler, instructor of mathematics at the University of Kansas City, spoke on "A New Approach to the Concept of Probability" at a special meeting of the mathematical colloquium Tuesday.
Alpha Kappa Psi To Visit Plant
Alpha Kappa Psi, professional business fraternity, will be conducted tomorrow on a tour of the Chevrolet assembly plant in Kansas City, Mo. Cars will leave the Union building at 12:30 p.m.
Professor Storer will give explanatory talks on the view in the telescope. The observatory is located on the roof of Lindley hall, and every-one is invited to attend—if the sky is clear.
A previously scheduled tour of the Ford assembly plant has been cancelled.
The University observatory will have an open house from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday if the weather is clear, N.W. Storer, associate professor of astronomy, said.
Math Club Hears Talk On Probability
The open house was scheduled for April 30, but had to be put off because of clouds. The telescope will be focused on the planet Saturn, the only known planet in the universe with rings around its surface. Saturn also has moons of its own, some of which should be visible Saturday night, Professor Storer said.
KU Architectual Oddities Recall Construction Quirks
berstein will speak on the subject of his master's thesis.
French Club Initiates Eight New Members
Pi Delta Phi, national honorary French society, has added eight new members.
Regular members are Dorothea Fuller, Mrs. Helen Telfel, College seniors; James B. Chandler, Martha Jane Faragher, Yvo Malan, and Mrs. Alba McKeon, graduate students. Special members are Andre Delamare, French exchange student; and Mrs. Walter S. Mayden, 837 Maine street.
The Kansas Eta chapter of Pi Delta Phi was installed in 1930. Each spring the society awards a prize to the most promising student in sophomore French classes. The winner will be announced at the last meeting of the French club, Thursday, May 12.
Those who will serve as faculty at the institute will be Charles L. Carr, Kansas City, Mo.; Edward M. Boddington and Leonard A. Thomas, Kansas City, Kan.; John Eberhardt and Judge William Wertz, Wichita; Jay Kyle, Topleka; Richard A. Barber, Lawrence; and James B. Smith, professor of law, and Carl Slough, associate professor of law, here at the University.
By NELSON OBER
Dolph Simons, publisher of the Lawrence Daily Journal-World, will speak at a banquet at 6:30 Friday in the Kansas room of the Union. He will talk about the observations he made on a recent round-the-world tour.
The French club will send one more box of food, clothing, and other gifts to France before the end of the semester. Miss Mattie E. Crumrine, assistant professor of romance languages, said today.
Contributions to the box should be brought to the French club annual picnic at 820 Missouri street, tomorrow afternoon, or to the French department.
K. U. is noted for its diversity of architectural style. University buildings always amaze visitors, but the variations appeal to students. They say these differences add "character" to the institution.
Special topics to be discussed include preparation of pleadings, competency of witnesses, post trial and appellate procedure, and jurisdiction and problems in administrative law.
"Procedure" will be the theme of a two-day Law institute to be held here Friday and Saturday. The institute is being sponsored by the University of Kansas School of Law and the committee on legal institutes of the Kansas State Bar association.
Lawyers To Meet At KU
There are other unusual points about University buildings besides the general style of architecture. Each of these oddities has its own story.
Harold Shigley, fine arts junior, was elected president Tuesday night of Alpha Phi Omega, service fraternity. He succeeds Jim Townsend. College senior.
Shigley Elected APO President
Other officers elected were: Robert Stuckey, College junior, vice-president; David Reeser, engineering freshman, treasurer; Richard Bills, engineering freshman, recording-secretary; Richard Gilkey, College freshman, corresponding-secretary; George Tappan, special student in fine arts, sergeant-at-arms; and Fred Ashley, business junior, historian.
Plans were made to hold a formal pledging and the initiation of official activities.
The annual boy scout kite-flying contest will be held Saturday. Boy scouts from Lawrence and many nearby towns will compete for prizes. Awards will be given for three classes of kites—large, small, and most unusual.
Plans have been made for a rummage sale to be held soon. Articles will be sold which were brought to the lost and found office during the fall semester.
Hospital Chaplain To Speak In Lawrence Tomorrow
The Rev. Harold Wilkie, chaplain at Winter General hospital, Topeka, will discuss the subject "A Dramatic Technique for Changing Attitudes Toward Racial Minorities" at 8 p.m. tomorrow at St. Lukes Methodist Episcopal church, Ninth and New York streets. The talk is sponsored by the Lawrence League for the Practice of Democracy. All interested persons are invited to attend.
Fraser hall is an example. The east portico has been a mystery to many people. It doesn't fit into the design of the structure and has the appearance of being "stuck on".
As a matter of fact, it was. Dr. Robert Taft, professor of chemistry, says the state architect at the time, one J. G. Haskell, was also architect for the state insane asylum at Osawatomie. He designed an entrance for the asylum, but it couldn't be used because of a mistake made by the stone cutters. Haskell offered the porter to the University to replace the wooden steps then in use. It was accepted. The wooden steps on the west side were not replaced until several years later.
The Dyche Museum of Natural History has a stone oddity, too. It was decided to use gargoyles to decorate the building when construction started in 1901. Joseph Roblado Frazeye and his son, Vitruvius, were commissioned to carve the figures. Two University students, Antonio Tommasini and Fred Pickett, used to watch the Frazettes at work. Then one day the elder Frazeye asked the boys if they would like to try their hand at carving.
The result is the feathered creature—said to be one of the first representatives of the Jayhawk—which stands with wings outspread on a skull atop one of the four entrance columns of the museum.
Another little known fact concerns Blake hall. Called simply "the physics building" when it was built in 1898, it was constructed without iron below the third story so that electrical experiments could be done accurately. The movable needled galvanometer used at that time was extremely sensitive to iron, so all plumbing was of brass, copper, or lead. The building services were made of copper.
But the facade and sides were faced with Berea sandstone from Ohio. It wasn't until some of the experiments went haywire that someone figured out that the sandstone contained iron.
The annual Kansan board dinn honoring University Daily Kans workers will be held in the Eldridge hotel at 6:30 p.m. today. The buffet has been moved from the Crystal room to the Big Six room.
Any student in the University is invited to attend, and may purchase tickets from the U.D.K. business office. Tickets sell for $200
Kansan Dinner Set For Tonight
The principal address of the evening will be given by Earl Johnston, United Press executive. A barbershort quartet will sing several songs
Winners of awards and citations for outstanding achievement in journalism during the school year will be announced at the dinner.
"It would be impossible to accomplish anything with the men members of the committees unable to speak to the girls." Miss Granger said.
'Stag Week' Causes Union To Cancel Meetings
All meetings of Union activities committees scheduled for tonight have been cancelled because of "Stag Week," Margaret Granger, vice-president of the organization, has announced.
Ben Shanklin Organ Recital Sunday
Ben W. Shanklin will present his senior organ recital at 4 p.m. Sunday in Hoch auditorium. He is a student of G. Criss Simpson, assistant professor of organ and theory.
Shanklin is assistant director of the A Cappella choir and is organist and choir director at the Trinity Lutheran church. He appeared as Koko in the University Light Opera Guild's presentation of the "Milieu" during the past year.