MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. '944
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Thanksgiving Dance to Be Given By Lawrence Servicemen's Club
A special Thanksgiving week-end dance for all Lawrence service members will be held in the ballroom of the Community building from 9 until 12 Thursday night. Mrs. Frank T. Stockton, chairman of the Community Service League's executive committee has announced that the Flower club will sponsor the dance. Charles Steeper and his high school dance band will play for the dance.
Last night approximately 40 servicemen were served hamburgers and ice cream. Those who assisted Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. T. A. E. Betz,Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Turner,Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fisher, Ralph Achning, Mrs. Frank Stockton, and Miss Joie Stapleton
Kass-Ashkanazi Are Engaged
The Alpha Omicron Pi sorority sponsored the service center last week. The women of the sorority helped serve the refreshments and were the official hostesses for the Saturday night party. Contrary to a story printed last week which said that the weekly sponsors of the Servicemen's center furnished the refreshments, these organizations only help with serving to the servicemen. The refreshments are provided by the Community Service League.
Mrs. Sophia Kass of Topeka has announced the engagement of her daughter, Zendra Yetta, to Tech. Sgt. Melvin Ashkanazi, of the United States Army medical department, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gershon Ashkanazi, of St. Louis, Mo.
Miss Kass is a senior in the School of Fine Arts at the University. She formerly attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, where she pledged Delta Phi Epsilon sorority.
Sergeant Ashkanazi is stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash., and has been home on furlough. He is taking an Army Institute extension course from the University of Kansas, and plans to continue his education at the University after the war.
Plans for the wedding have not been completed.
Matt Heuertz Edits Attractor in Chicago
The November issue of the At-tractor, a magazine published by International Harvester company, was edited by Mathias E. Heuertz, a 1943 graduate in journalism. He was recently appointed associate editor of the magazine, which is issued to employees of the Harvester tractor works in Chicago.
Mr. Heuertz worked as Provo, Utah, correspondent of the Salt Lake City Telegram after his graduation. He also did office work in a Provo steel plant. He took a job with International Harvester last August, hoping to be appointed to the publications staff after a "breaking in" period in the shops.
He was sports editor of the Daily Kansas in 1943 and later associate editor. His home is in Valley Falls.
Elbel Making Recovery;
Wants Letters From K.U.
Robert Elbel, V-12 student, who suffered a skull fracture, is making apid progress, according to his mother, who has returned from the Iutchinson hospital.
Jebel can sit up and walk a little now. He is eating regular meals, and is able to talk some. Since he can read now, Elbel would appreciate letters from any University students. His address is: A/S Robert Elbel, Hospital Naval Air Station, Hutchinson, Kansas.
Theta Announces Bennett-Spencer Pinning Saturday
Kappa Alpha Theta has announced the pinning of Mariette Bennett, daughter of Mrs. J. Henry Bennett of Ottawa, to Seaman 1st Class Charles Spencer of the United States Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Spencer of Pittsburg. The pinning took place at dinner Saturday evening.
Miss Bennett wore a white orchid corsage. Beverly Stucker, who assisted with the pinning, received a corsage of carnations and gardenias. Mrs. Clarke Mandigo, housemother, wore a gardenia corsage. Traditional chocolates were passed.
A junior in the college, Miss Bennett is the newly appointed varsity dance manager, rush captain for Kappa Alpha Theta, and a member of Pan Hellenic Council.
Seaman Spencer is stationed at Purcell, Okla., where he is a gunnery instructor. He was a student at the University in 1942-43, and was affiliated with Beta Theta Pi fraternity.
Luncheon Honors Geraldine Houk
The office force of the Buildings and Grounds department gave a suprise luncheon Friday in honor of Geraldine Houk, who will leave the first part of December to join the WAVES at Hunter college. Miss Houk has been a telephone operator at the University for one and a half years.
Eight others who were present at the luncheon were Helen Ingels, Georgia Shepherd, Patricia Rapaj, Bess Foster, Georgette White, Laura Roper, and Mary Neustiften.
David Whyte was elected president of the student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers at a meeting of the club Thursday. Other officers elected were Gordon Mercier, vice-president; Leon Boyce, treasurer; William Douglas, recording secretary; and Rolland Hamilton was re-elected corresponding secretary.
Whyte Elected President Of Civil Engineers Society
Sixty-eight students from outside the continental United States are registered at the University of Wisconsin.
W. U. Has 68 Foreign Students
Ogden Jones, of the department of geology, spoke at the meeting and led a discussion on the topic, "Disposal of Oil Field Brines."
Campus Society
Harmon Co-op - Cecil Cass was a Sunday dinner guest.
Westminster Hall - Louise Kilinich and Kathaleen Kamm, Kansas City, were week-end guests.
Thirty students were guests at a chicken supper following the Sunday Vespers.
Pi Beta Phi—A group of rushees were week-end guests.
Louise Williamson of Wichita was a week-end guest.
Hopkins Hall—Officers for the first semester are: Kay Eaton, president; Sue Sackett, vice-president and social chairman; Georgia Mitchell, treasurer; and Marjorie Miller, secretary and reporter.
Watkins Hall—Week-end visitors were Bob Stewart of Manhattan; Dr. H. F. Cevely, Wichita; Dale Montgomery, St. John; and Betty Jean Nelson, Kansas City, Mo.
Foster Hall — Betty Gillian of Olathe was a week-end guest.
Cutler House — Week-end guests were Roslyn McCampbell, a former student, and Marian Mowry, a student at the University of Oklahoma, both of Kansas City, Mo.
Alpha Omicron Pi—Luncheon guests Saturday were Joseph Zajice and son, Charles, and Lynn Mack of Kansas City, Mo.
Week-end guests were Doris Marie Seamans, Kansas City, and Lorraine Gleeson, Ottawa.
Delta Gamma—Initiation services were held Sunday for Robin Ashby of Lawrence, and Frances Crisp of Coffeyville. Alumnae guests were Mrs. Raymond Nichols, Mrs. Robert Price, Mrs. Ted McIntyre, and Miss Jean Rose.
Gamma Phi Beta—Miss Anole Johnston, Ponce City, Okla., was a week-end guest.
Lt. and Mrs. Duane Spalsbury were guests Monday morning. Mrs. Spalsburg is a fromer chapter member, and Lt. Spalsburg is a former Sigma Chi at the University.
The pledge class entertained members of Kappa Kappa Gamma pledge class last Thursday evening with an informal party.
Alpha Chi Omega—Pvt. Walter Fish, Camp Gruber, Okla., was a guest for dinner Friday night, and Mrs. Howard Cordry, St. Joseph, Mo. was a week-end guest. Saturday night dinner guests were Dr. and Mrs. R.E. Boxmeyer, Overland Park; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blaeker, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. C. L. Richmond, Ft. Scott, Mrs. Edina Queen and daughter, of Kansas City, Mo., were also guests Saturday.
Sunday dinner guests included Ed Schneitter and Buzzy Drais, St. Joseph, Mo.; A/S Arthur Woodman, Washburn Colegie; Mrs. W. O. Rendleman and Mrs. Clyde Rendleman, both of Olathe.
Mrs. J. A. Presbury, Fairfax, Okla.
Mrs. Frank Ableson and Mrs. Frank Elbourn, Kansas City; and Joe Janica, Olathe Naval station, were Sunday dinner guests.
Alpha Delta Pi—Week-end guests were Nadine Saddle and Pat White, Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Ray Russell and Carol Rob Rev Russell of Paola.
Saturday night guests were Phyllis Foust and Lt. Lowell Rosenthal.
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Marjorie Wright Marries Former V-12
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Wright of Atwood, Kansas, announce the marriage of their daughter, Marjorie, to Arthur D. Robins, A/S, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Robins, Columbus, Ohio. The marriage took place Saturday night at the Methodist parsonage, Kansas City, Ks.
Mrs. Robins will continue at the University where she is a junior in the College. A/S Arthur, a former V-12 student here at K.U., is now stationed with the V-12 unit at Peru, Nebraska.
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Schloesser-Sifers Are Pinned Friday
Miss Schioesser was pinned by her roommate, Betty Jo Everly, who was assisted by Charlotte Dack. They wore corsages of gardenias while Miss Schioesser wore a white orchid. Mrs. McKay, housemother, had a corsage of red rosebuds.
Miss Schloesser is a senior in the College and Mr. Sifers is stationed with the army medics here at the University. He is a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Nu Sigma Nu, medical fraternity.
Kappa Kappa Gamma has announced the pinning of Frances Schloeer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. V. Schloeer, Fredonia, to Tuck Sifers, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Sifers, Iola. The pinning took place Friday night at dinner
Library to Be Closed Thursday And Wednesday Evening
Watson library will be closed Thanksgiving day, C. M. Baker, director of libraries, has announced. The library will close at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, and reserve books can be checked out at 4:30 that afternoon. Library books are not to be taken out of town over the holiday.
Peggy Sanderson Gene Kittle Pinned Saturday
Pi Beta Phi has announced the pinning of Peggy Sanderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Sanderson of Lawrence, to Gene Kittle, Phi Kappa Psi, of Kansas City, Missouri. The pinning took place at the Pi Phi house Saturday night.
Miss Sanderson, who wore a white orchid, was assisted by Sally Fitzpatrick, also of Lawrence. Miss Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Dean Alt, housemother, and Jean Saffell received gardenia corsages. The traditional chocolates were passed, and members of Phi Kappa Psi were passed cigars at dinner.
Following the ceremony, members of the fraternity accompanied Mr. Kittle to the Pi Phi house, where they serenaded the couple with "Sweetheart of Phi Kappa Psi," as they left the house.
Miss Sanderson is a sophomore in the School of Fine Arts, and Mr. Kittle is a sophomore in the College.
Dean Reese to Wed Miss Robbins Dec. 23
Mrs. Elizabeth Robbins Baker, Mission, Kan., has announced the engagement of her daughter, Monte Elizabeth Robbins, to Dr. J. Allen Reese, dean of the School of Pharmacy at the University.
Miss Robbins, a former resident of Lawrence, is a graduate of the University, and at present is teaching in the social science department of the Eudora high school.
The wedding will take place Saturday, Dec. 23, in Lawrence.
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