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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
MARCH 4,1947
Baby Sitting Beats Magazine Selling For Extra Dough, U. of L. G.I.'s Say
Louisville, Ky.—(UP)—There are a lot of ways a man can work his way through college besides selling magazines, and at least 17 at the University of Louisville have chosen baby sitting.
The dean of women's office acts as a baby-sitting agency, and reports—surprisingly enough—that most of the calls are for men.
Hr. Wilfa Threlkeld, dean of women, said parents seem to put more trust in men and feel they can handle any situation, such as grabbing the baby in one hand and the diapers in the other in case of fire.
Dr. Threlkeld said interest among students in working as baby sitters had "picked up" again this year, primarily because veteran students had found it an easy way to make extra money. She said only four women were listed as willing to work as baby sitters.
During the depression, many students wanted to work. Then during the boom years there was a lack of sitters. Now the returned GI's are taking over, the dean added.
"The university sitters are a great help to faculty couples too," she commented.
The men usually are paid 50 to 60 cents an hour and can make $2 or $3 per evening, besides getting some studying done.
The office reported one of the
most sought-after sitters was George Esselman, a graduate student, who said he got his sitter experience in the army.
Esselman said the enlisted men—and he was one—had a baby sitter service for officers' children.
Esselman, going to school under the GI bill of rights, said $65 a month wasn't quite enough to meet expenses, and that the extra money picked up working as a sitter "made ends meet." He said he's guaranteed several evenings a week of studying, plus watching youngsters.
John Clark Espie, 23, a commerce senior under the CI bill, said the work "has a lot of advantages and no obvious drawbacks." He usually works several nights a week.
Espie said he was "a little scared of the young ones" but said they "sleep most of the time unless they are cutting teeth."
Official Bulletin
March 4,1947
K. U. Dames beginners and advanced bridge groups will meet with Mrs. Robert Adams, 1219 Ohio, at 7:39 p.m. Wednesday.
SENIOR CLASS GIFT SUGGESTIONS. May be turned in this week to Elaine Wells, phone 259, or Scott Harvey, 534, for consideration at the next senior class meeting.
The All-Student Council has declared a vacancy to be filled by the Inter-Hall Council. Petitions must be filed with the secretary of the A. S. C. not later than March 7.
Make-up examinations for fresh men who failed to take entrance examinations will be held March 8 from 9 to 12.
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Deadline for applications for the spring semester ISA scholarship of $50 is March 15. Blanks may be obtained at 228 or 227 Frank Strong.
Tau Sigma will not meet tonight.
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Alpha Phi Omega officers and committee chairman will hold a planning meeting at 7 tonight in the East room of the Union building.
Modern Choir will meet at 9 to tonight for rehearsal in Frank Strong auditorium.
Coffees and forums committee of the Student Union Activities is sponsoring an informal student gathering at 5 p.m. today in the Kansas room of the Union. Dr. James Coleman will discuss "Psychology in Advertising."
Manufacturers Predict Plenty Of Oak Flooring
Chicago—(UP) People lucky enough to build homes during 1947 probably won't have to worry about hardwood flooring, the National Oak Flooring Manufacturer's association reports.
Wilkins said the production rate has gone up nearly 70 per cent since last August. That was when the Civilian Production Administration prohibited the use of flooring hardwood for other uses. Increased growing brought by suitable weather was another supply factor, he said.
Secretary Henry H. Willins said production should be sufficient for the 700,000 to one million new homes predicted for the year.
William Henry Harrison at 68, was the oldest president to take office.
Art club will visit the portrait studio of Mrs. Lopes, 641 Ohio, at 7:30 tonight. Members and those wishing to become members invited.
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Those interested in helping with the student World War II memorial drive should fill out a card in room 218 Frank Strong indicating their interest today.
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P. S.G.L. senate will meet at 9:15 onight at Battenfell hall.
Progressive party meeting at 7 tomorrow night in Room 9, Frank Strong hall. All students welcome.
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All members of the social committee of the Student Union Activities will meet at 4 p.m. tomorrow in the Kansas room of the Union building. Refreshments will be served.
Le cercle français reunira mercredi, 5 mars, a 4 p.m. dans la salle F.S. 113. Tous ceux qui s'y interessent sont invites a y assister.
Dr. J. W. Twente of the School of Education will speak on "How Adequate Is Modern Education" at the YMCA movie forum at 4 p.m. Thursday in room 15, Fraser hall. "Progressive Education", a March of Time film, will be shown. Everyone invited.
Mathematics Colloquium of the department of mathematics will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday in 222 Frank强山礼. Prof. Guy W. Smith will speak on "Equations of Line Segments."
"Yep," replied the boy. "He piled snow up in front of the box and climbed up to pull the handle."
"Did you see somebody turn in an alarm?" asked Capt. Alexander Bean.
Fitchburg, Mass. — (UP)—When firemen answered an alarm on Killroy street they found a three-year-old boy waiting by the alarm box.
But, Was There A Fire
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9:30 This Week in Kansas Legislature
"Yep," the youngster said. "He was me."
"Do you know who he was?" queried the fireman.
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2:30 Musical Matinee.
2:45 "These Are My People," Red Cross program starring Helen Hayes. 9:30 This Week in Kansas Legislature.
2:30 Hammond Recital, Edward Utley.
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2:45 Book review.
9:30 Evening Musical.
9:45 "Service to Veterans," Red Cross program starring Helen Hayes.
FRIDAY
2:30 Chidren's Musical.
Boston.—(UP)—When Efin Kontolos comples in municipal court here that one of two dogs bit him, the case was dismissed because he was unable to identify which dog it was. The animals are twin Belgian dogs and look exactly alike.
9:30 K.U. Sports Parade, Mike Stuart.
9:45 Exploring the University Bureau of Government Research with Dr. Ethan Allen, director.
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