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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1948
KU's Natural History Farm To Study Animal Habits
Dr. Henry S. Fitch, instructor in zoology, studies mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians at Robinson farm, University natural history reservation.
Walt Disney isn't the only man who works with animal "personali-ities."
Dr. Fitch came to the University July 15 to be superintendent of the farm, $6\frac{1}{2}$ miles northeast of Lawrence. He plans to work with graduate students on the natural fluctuation of animal life and the seasonal habits of animals.
Dr. Fitch said the land is known to be inhabited by most common birds, a variety of snakes, including the poisonous copperhead, frogs and other pond life, and such mammals as coyotes, skunks, and rabbits.
Dr. Fitch commutes to the farm each day. He said plans for a laboratory at the farm are being drawn by the School of Engineering and Architecture.
The farm is a square mile of hilly country, wooded area, a swampy section with a small pond and an area of prairie sod which has never been touched by human beings.
"Our main objective at the farm is to give graduate students a chance to do ecological work or work in the study of plant-animal relationships." Dr. Fitch said.
The game animals on the farm are protected by the state. Dr Fitch said it is against the farm's policy to remove or bring in animals.
"We hope to discover some animal not yet found in this part of the country." Dr. Fitch said. "Last spring a species of jumping mouse, unknown here in Kansas, was caught at the farm."
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"It at present I spend most of my time setting live traps." D. Fritch said. "These traps are similar to box traps and catch an animal alive.
Dewey's Talk Here On Air Saturday
An interview between Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Frank Carlson, recorded during Governor Dewey's recent visit here, will be broadcast Saturday.
Presidential candidate Dewey stresses his endorsement of the permanent long-range farm price program, passed by the 80th congress. Other major issues of the campaign are also touched upon in the five-minute interview.
Topeka stations which will broadcast the talk are WREN, noon to 12:05 p.m., and WIBW, 6:30 to 6:35 p.m.
When we catch an animal we mark it, either by notching its ear, or, as in the case with birds, fastening a numbered tag to its leg."
Dr. Fitch added that field notes would be taken and the accumulated records would be published.
"We're going to discover how an owl catches his midnight snack, and how the rabbit escapes his enemies," he laughed.
Official Bulletin
Oct.27,1948
Two vacancies now exist in A.S.C. due to resignation of George Lowe, District IV, and Hugh Johnson, District III.
Square Dancing class, 7 to 8 tonight, recreation room, Union. Every one welcome.
General Semantics club, 7:45 tonight, 111 Frank Strong.
Archery club, 5 p.m. today, Robinson annex.
Y. W.C.A. all-membership meeting 4 to 5 p.m. today, Kansas room Mrs. Calderwood, speaker. Voting on article in constitution concerning all-membership meetings.
Young Democrats, 7:30 tonight Union ballroom. Final plans for election.
Alpha Phi Omega, 7 tonight, Pine room. All pledges and former scouts. Student Union Activities meeting, 7 tonight, Fraser hall.
Y. M. C. A. finance committee, 4 p.m. today, Western Civilization office.
Episcopal College club, Holy Communion at church followed by breakfast at parish house, 7 a.m. tomorrow.
Le Certeur Franceis se reunira jeudi a sept heures et demie dans la salle 113 Frank Strong.
Snow Zoology club. 7:30 tomorrow, 206 Snow. Dr.E. R. Hall to report on International Zoological conference in Paris.
A. V.C., 7.30 pm. tomorrow, 206 Frank Strong. Prof. Max Dresden "Germany's Role in the Cold War."
K U. Dames bridge, 7:30 tomorrow.
Pine room, Union.
Ku Ku's, 7:30 tomorrow, room 9,
Frank Strong.
Inter-Varsity Christian fellowship,
7 p.m. tomorrow, 131 Frank Strong.
Rev. W. C. Esselstin, speaker.
Mortar Board, 9 p.m. tomorrow,
Miller hall.
A. W.S. senate, 4 p.m. tomorrow
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Building Projects Ahead Of Schedule
Roof slabs have been poured on both library additions and the new Fowler shops building. All three are ready for installation of windows. Interior work will be under way soon in all three buildings.
Plumbing and some electrical work are being installed in the west addition to the library, said E. O. Hollingsworth, superintendent for Huff Brothers construction company. Stonework is ahead of schedule.
Mr. Basil Green, contractor for Fowler shops, estimated that within a week the interior partitions would be started on that project.
English room. Union.
X.W.C.A. freshman commission,
7:15 tomorrow, Henley house.
A. W.S. freshman candidates' election meeting, 7:15 tomorrow, recreation room, Union.
Y.M.C.A. love and marriage forum.
4 p.m. tomorrow. Dr. Robert Foster,
speaker.
Y. M.C.A. International club, 7:15 p.m. tomorrow, West ballroom, Union.
Baptist Student fellowship Halloween party, 8 p.m. Friday, First Baptist church, Jeans and plaid shirts. No costumes.
All registrants for Medical college admission test to be given Saturday should report to Hoch auditorium at 8:45 a.m.
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