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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, MARCH 24.
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THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Students Have Lost Pep and Enthusiasm Of Former KU Days
Departure of the greater part of the ASTP unit will not affect this University as much as others. University life goes on as usual. These phrases are familiar, but not completely true.
Activities are being planned, class schedules are much as usual, but the pop and enthusiasm of the entire student body are lacking. The caption under the Jayhawker picture of the rally last fall, "Only a Homecoming Rally could get out this many people at K.U." connotes the truth of the situation.
Students Are More Serious Now
The speed-up of the regular semester from 18 weeks to a 16-week term is only part of the reason for the emphasis on business and the lessening of frivolity. The effect of the war has been much deeper than that. Many students are more serious about attending school this year. Some are carrying heavier schedules, others are planning to continue through the year, to achieve earlier graduation. Nearly all are taking courses with the purpose of obtaining a future job.
More Time to Letter Writing
Many women have returned to school after marriage. Social life is not as important to these women, and furloughs and leaves often disrupt their schedules. The all-important letters to husbands, fiances, or sweethearts add to the day's requirements. Classes without men or with few men tend to increase attention to the lesson.
Comparison of civilian life with the sacrifices of those in the armed services is another boost to the business-like atmosphere. With the armed forces as an example, college students are pitching in with more zest.
The University has become warmed, although plans and schedules have remained much the same. The old "college spirit" of goldfish swallowing and steak fries has passed. Instead, students are concentrating on the serious side, with fewer extra-curricular activities and less nonsense.-R.T.
Prof. Lynn Will Speak To English Majors
Prof. Margaret Lynn of the English department will speak on "Blue Stockings, and After" at a meeting of English majors to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, in room 205 of Fraser hall.
Immediately following the lecture a tea for English majors will be served in room 213 of Fraser hall. Mrs. John E. Hankins will be in charge of the tea.
The lecture is open to the public.
Rock Chalk Talk
BY MARY
MORRILL
Only thing missing are the squeals: After several women fainted in his class—last of whom was Wilma Thiele, College senior, Prof. Elmer F. Beth, of the department of journalism, is beginning to wonder—is he a second swooner-rooner like Sinatra or what!
The "or what" explanation is pre-
ferred by women students who tell
the professor that his assignments
causing them to remark "I Couldn't
Sleep a Wink Last Night," rather than his vocal rendition of the hit
parade favorite—are what get them.
Who brought the chickens in? Jack Glesch wanted to borrow Dean Huebert's car for a date with Jeanne Atkinson.
"Well, all right," Dean finally said. "But it doesn't have much gas in it. If you want to park, you'll just have to go a couple of blocks west of the Chi Omega house."
"Oh, we wouldn't think of parking." said Giesch.
Much later Huebert, past president of Phi Delt, received a telephone call. It was Giesch, three miles out in the country. When the parking angle was mentioned, Jack explained weakly, he had gone to the country for some chickens the Chi O's needed for a big dinner.—Well, yes, Jeanne had gone with him.
The thief gets stung: Mary (Stainless) Steele of Miller hall has felt neglected ever since the big story about the Miller theft came out listing the personal property lost by each girl, but omitting the half package of Kools which the thief picked up on her desk.
Washington, (INS)—Marriner Eccles, governor of the Federal Reserve Board asked Congress today to extend price control for a period of two years after the war as a guarantee against inflation. He appeared before the Senate Banking Committee.
With the close of the spring term still over three months away, students are tending to think of summer plans. Catching the anticipation of vacation days ahead, the German department is now featuring on its departmental bulletin board in Fraser hall a display on the hosteling program in this country.
The episode ends with R. J. Atkinson, Phi Psi, driving out after his sister, and Phi Delt Giesch limping in, very much the pedestrian, all three miles of the way.
Also on display now is a collection of pictures showing Goslar, former residence of German emperors in the Harz mountains, and featuring the legend of Frederick Barbarossa.
Displays Are Vacation Suggestions
Transplanted to America from Germany, hostelling here was launched with the establishment of the first Youth Hostel in Northfield, Mass. With the spread of the program over America, there have been established Youth Hostel centers in the Great Lakes area, New England, the Appalachian mountains, the Ozarks, the Rocky mountains, Washington, California, and the Smoky mountains.
Would Extend Price Control
Someone suggested that her loss might have been an inside job. But Mary says no. She's the only one in Miller who will smoke Kools—and, knowing that the package was almost a month old, she hadn't picked it up for days.
John Porter to Talk In Fraser Thursday
Commander John Porter, who received a degree from the College in 1921, will speak here at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Fraser Theater on "Medical Practices in the Armed Services," Raymond Nichols, executive secretary, announced today.
For the past two years, Commander Porter, who received his M.D. degree from Harvard in 1926, has served in the navy medical corps. A great part of this time was spent at sea, but for the past few months he has been stationed in the Southwest Pacific area.
Jean and Dick Porter, children of the naval officer are students here this year. His wife was enrolled in the College last year.
Although intended primarily for medical and pre-medical students, the lecture is open to the public.
Miss Mabel Elliott, associate professor of sociology, is the author of an article entitled "Crime and the Frontier Mores" which will appear in the April issue of the American Sociological Review. Miss Elliott gave a talk on this subject at the meeting of the American Sociological Society in New York City last December.
Professor Elliott's Speech Printed in Society Review
The British White Paper prohibits Jews from coming into Palestine after April 1, 1944.
The Lenton season will be the main topic of discussion in many of the churches' youth organizations, "The Betrayal and Arrest" will be the topic for the 5 p.m. Lenten Vespers of the Trinity Lutheran church, Continuing the series of discussions on the significance of Lent and Easter, the Wesley Foundation Fellowship of the First Methodist church will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday to discuss "Essentials of Easter's Faith." The Rev. Charles W. Thomas, at his home, will meet members of the Youth Fellowship of the First Baptist church at 4:00 p.m. to discuss "The Origin and Meaning of Lent."
Prof. Robert McNair Davis of the School of Law will speak to members of the Westminster Vesper Club of the First Presbyterian church on "Post War Treatment of Germany."
Houston to Discuss 'Teen Town' Topic
"Reign of Peace" by the Rev. C. Fosberg Hughes is the sermon for the 11 a.m. morning worship service of the Plymouth Congregational church. "A Religious Perspective on Massacre Bombing" will be discussed by Dr. Homer A. Jack at the 11 a.m. Sunday morning service at the Unitarian church.
The proposed Lawrence "Teen Town" will be discussed by Lloyd Houston, member of the Lawrence "Teen Town" committee, at the Satеve Club at 8:30 Saturday evening at the Uititarian church.
This is the final program of a series of three in a study of juvenile delinquency. Opening the series on March 11 Mrs. C. A. Bliesner, probation officer for Lawrence, spoke to the group on juvenile delinquency problems in Lawrence, and Betty Pennell, College senior, told of the work she is doing in the Junior High School during the noon lunch hour. Prof. Mabel A. Elliott, sociology department, revealed the responsibility of the community in the prevention of delinquency at the second meeting of the series.
At the First Christian church, the 10:45 morning worship service will include communion and the sermon "Shall We Drink?" by the Rev Harold G. Barr. The Young People's Forum of this church will meet at 5 p.m. Sunday at Myers Hall and there will be a dedication of pews for the Chapel.
"Victory over Circumstance" is the sermon to be given by the Rev. Oscar E. Allison for the 10:43 morning worship service at the First Methodist Church Sunday. "The Bible Past and Present" will be discussed in the 9:45 a.m. student class of this church led by the Rev. Edwin F. Price.
The speech will be followed by an open discussion period, recreation, and refreshments. The meeting is open to the public.
For All Occasions RIDE THE BUS The Rapid Transit Co.
--languages, radio instructor
Lenten Season Is Youth Topic
Co.
Your Local Bus Service
KFKU PROGRAM
Tonight:
9:30 University of Kansas Roundtable. "The Place of Women in the Post-war World." Mabel Fliott, chairman; Mrs. Mary Speelman, dean of girls, Haskell Institute; Harry Bernard, U. Employment office.
Monday afternoon:
2:30 French Lesson. Mattie Crum-
rine, department of romance
languages, radio instructor.
2:45 Spanish Lesson. Maude Eli-
otti, department of romance
languages, radio instructor.
Dramatic Workshop Picks Five Members
The new additions are Emily Stacey, College freshman; Violet Conard, sophomore in education; Marjorie Cooper, Fine Arts sophomore; Patricia Miller, College freshman; and Jay Gunnels, Business senior.
Give to the Red Cross
Five new members were elected into the Dramatic Workshop after the tryouts which were held Tuesday afternoon in the Little Theater in Green hall, Alice McDonnell president, has announced.
OFFICIAL BULLETIN
UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Friday, March 24, 1944
Notices at News Bureau, 8 Journalism,
at 10 a.m. on day of publication.
The regular meeting of the College Faculty for March will be held on Tuesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. in Fraser theater.
Paul B. Lawson, Dean
NOTICE: Students who missed either the Psychological or Aptitude Tests may make them up April 22 in Room 306 Fraser. Psychological at 9:00 a.m. Aptitude at 2:00 p.m.
A. H. Turney, Director,
Psych Tests.
WANT ADS
LOST: Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity pin. Reward. Willie Maude Robinson. Phone 2049. -116
LOST — Black and gold striped Sheafer pen. Friday, March 18, between Corbin hall and Journalism "Shack." If found please call Jean Jones, Phone 860. -116
WANTED: Man or boy wanted for
furnace work at 1147 Ohio. -118
LOST: Elgin wrist watch with leather strap. Lost in Fraser hall. Reward for its return. Please phone Bert A. Nash, KU. 130, 18 Fraser.
693-116
LOST: Slide rule—Probably in En-
engineering building. Had the name,
Frank Jirik printed on both the
rule and case. Please phone 205. -5
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