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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1944
NUMBER 107
41st YEAR
Vesper Program Sunday to Offer Much Variety
The final All-Musical Vespers of the season will be given at 4 p.m. next Sunday in Hoch auditorium by the School of Fine Arts. The program, arranged by Dean D. M. Swarthout, will feature some of the leading musical groups of the University as well as faculty artists.
The University A Cappella Choir will sing numbers from Palestina, Schuetz, Christiansen and Noble Cain. The "Hymn of Praise" for double choir, written in eight independent parts, will have its first hearing. The Negro spiritual arrangement of "The Glory Train" will be the last selection sung by the choral group.
Fourteen advanced violin students, assisted by Waldemar Geltch, professor of violin, will play in unison "Adagio Pathetique" by Godar. This ensemble also performed at the Christmas Vespers.
A faculty vocal quartet consisting Meribah Moore, Irene Peabody, Joseph Wilkins, and David Lawson, will sing Verdi's "Requiem," while the University string quartet will present the final movement of the Schubert "A Minor Quartet."
The program will open with an organ selection by Laurel E. Anderson, University organist, and will close with the University Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Russel L. Wiley, playing the "Overture to Midsummer Night's Dream" by Mendelssohn.
The 21st year of Vespers, the theme was inaugurated by Dean Swarthout when he came to the University in 1923. The program on Sunday afternoon, closing the series for the present year, will be about an hour in length, and will be broadcast over KFKU.
Jay Janes to Solicit V-12 Red Cross Gifts
The V-12 men will be solicited during their luncheon hour tomorrow by members of the Jay Janes for contributions to the Red Cross, according to E. C. Buehler, chairman of the University drive conducted this week by members of the Coed Volunteer Corps. The University goal has been set at $4,000. "Except for civilian students, the University drive is practically completed," said Professor Buehler. "Faculty and employees should send their contributions to me on or before Thursday so that I may make the final report this weekend." The total contributions to date has exceeded the $3,000 mark, added Professor Buehler, and this includes donations by the faculty, employees, and service groups, with the exception of the civilian students, and the V-12's who will be contacted tomorrow.
"I'm confident that the University community will have reached and surpassed the grand total of $4,000 by Saturday," predicted Professor Buehler today.
They Teach Fishing
A course in "Fishes and Fishing in Minnesota" is given every Wednesday night at the U. of Minnesota. About 60 students attend.
Business Office Has Activity Books Ready
Student activity books are now available in the business office of Frank Strong hall, and students are urged to procure them at once, Karl Klooz. bursar, stated this morning.
Although the booklets were to have been ready when the students enrolled, a slight delay in their production prevented them from being finished. Except for those students who enrolled late or those entering the University for the first time this semester, the latter having to wait for their pictures to be developed, the books are now obtainable.
Distinguished by light blue covers, these new tickets furnish admittance to concerts, lectures, and forensics, and provide membership in the Memorial Union and the student governing association, as well as serving as a subscription for the University Daily Kansas.
A-12, V-12 Exams For New Candidates Will Be Tomorrow
The third Army-Navy college qualifying test for candidates who wish to be considered for the Army Specialized Training A-12 Program and the Navy College V-12 Program will be given in Fraser theater at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Students who took the test on April 2 or November 9, 1943, and who are still eligible to apply for the college programs, must take this test if they wish to be considered again.
Any student who has completed high school or is continuing his education in college and who was born between July 2, 1924 and July 1, 1927, inclusive, is eligible.
"Although there are many rumors to the contrary, the U. S. navy is still expanding, and the V-12 program is to be continued," stated Lt. C. A. Michelman, assistant commanding officer of the University V-12 unit. "The urgent need for technically trained young officers continues."
Applicants will be required to indicate on the day of the test their preference for the Army or Navy program. Taking the test does not constitute enlistment in either branch of the armed services, but no change in preference may be made after the day of the test.
"Students desiring to take the test should obtain application blanks in room 121 Fraser and have them signed by their respective deans or by the Registrar," said Dr. A. H. Turney, who is in charge of giving the examinations. "This constitutes a certification of their educational qualifications and must be presented upon admittance."
Washington—OPA administration, Chester Bowles, today announced the cut in the basic “A” gasoline ration from 3 to 2 gallons for all states outside the eastern seaboard. Beginning March 22, Bowles said, coupons in A gasoline books in the midwest and far west will have their validity date lengthened to 3 months instead of 2 months as at present.
OPA Announces Cut In 'A' Gas Coupons
Miss Hannah Oliver, the oldest alumna of the University, will celebrate her 92nd birthday on March 21.
Nurses' Aides To Be Awarded Caps Thursday
After completing 35 hours of class periods and 45 hours of hospital service, 20 nurses' aides will receive their caps at the capping ceremony in the First Presbyterian church at 7:45 p.m. Thursday. For the first time in Lawrence, the public is invited to attend.
Mr. Wade Pierce, chairman of the Douglas county chapter of the American Red Cross, will be master of ceremonies. The speakers are the Rev. Harold Barr, instructor in the School of Religion and vice-president of the county chapter of the Red Cross, and a representative of the Medical Board who has not yet been announced.
The capping exercises are to be conducted by Miss Eva Bourne, nurse instructor of the class, and Miss Maude Landis, former University instructor of nursing, who is in charge of Red Cross Nurses' Aide classes.
Mr. William Boardman, county co-ordinator for civilian defense, will administer the Office of Civilian Defense Oath. The benediction will be given by the Rev. Theodore Aszman, pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
Those women receiving caps are:
Bettie Jane Anderson, College sophomore; Mariette Bennett, College sophomore; Nancy Brown, College junior; Bettie Cohagen, special student; Lila Jean Doughman, Fine Arts junior; Helen Gardner, special student; Martha Jean Johnson, College senior; Anabel Keeler, Fine Arts sophomore; Apolene Kolarik, College freshman; Norma Jean Lutz, Fine Arts sophomore; Marjorie Snyder, College junior; Margaret Stratton, College junior; Ethel Mary Schwartz, Fine Arts' junior; Nancy Teichgraeber, Fine Arts junior; and Muriel Rodgers, College freshman.
Registrar Requests Address Changes
To avoid confusion in the registrar's office, students were reminded today by Laurence Woodruff, registrar, that they must report immediately any changes in address either during the semester itself or between semesters.
Trapp Family Plays 8 Encores For Delighted Audience in Hoch
Capturing the very hearts of all who attended the concert last night in Hoch auditorium, the seven young Trapp sisters, together with their mother and their priest, made their first appearance in Lawrence before an audience which warmed to the impressive and unusual performers.
With Kherson firmly in Soviet hands the sister Black Sea naval base of Nikolayev only 28 miles away seemed destined for capture in short order. When Nikolayev goes, Odessa must fall, and the 250,-000 Nazi troops on the Crimean peninsula will be left dangling with nothing but the shell of Stevastolov remaining in their hands as the empty prize of the most costly military campaign in history. Nothing in all the annals of war has approached the breathtaking speed with which the armies of the Ukraine have ripped across the rich soil of Southern Russia, driving before them once great and powerful Nazi筋iments, reduced now to fleeing fragments, concerned only with saving themselves and blind go abandonment of irreplaceable equipment.
"Oh Jesus, Lord Divine, Protect this Child of Mine," composed by Dr. Warner, was the first encore offered by the group. Dr. Wasner wrote this piece when Johannes, the only American-born member of the family, was born four years ago. Baron von Trapp appeared on the stage to be introduced with his family.
Considerable moving by students takes place especially between semesters, he said, and the office staff is usually bothered by dozens of telephone inquiries as to where students are now living. Cards are available in the registrar's office for those who wish to correct their addresses.
It appeared today to be a matter of days or weeks at the most before Hitler's defeated legions are driven entirely out of lower Russia. Stripped of 200,000 men by Soviet bombs and bullets in the last four months, chased across the Dnieper river, and catapulted out of their strongest bases, the Germans now are faced with the worst debacle ever suffered by any peoples bent upon aggression.
Germans Nearly Out of Russia
Eight encores demonstrated the appreciation of the audience for the seven daughters and their Baroness mother. Johanna, Agatha, Hedwig Maria, Martina, Rosemary, Eleanore, and their mother, Baroness Maria von Trapp, appeared in the colorful peasant costumes of their native Austria, and were conducted by their priest, Dr. Franz Wasner.
The Trapp Family Singers, in the phrasing of Baroness von Trapp,
"considered their performance here not as a concert but as a family gathering with their friends."
(International News Service)
The second encore was the well-known favorite, "Londenderry Air." A humorous song about a cuckoo comprised the third encore.
The disarming smile and waist-length pigtails of the two youngest sisters brought thunderous applause when they played a duet, "Allegro Vivace," from Trio Sonata in F.
The "Yodel Song" brought another encore and two of the sisters sang a yodeling lyric depicting two girls, each wishing to get in the last word. This short, lively song brought two curtains calls for the duet.
The last number on the program,
"Evening Prayer," from Hansel and
Gretel, by E. Humperdink, was the
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Fighting Spitfires To Be Described By RAF Pilot
"Spitfiires over the Western Front" is the subject chosen by Wing Comdr. W. V. Crawford-Compton, a University guest who will speak in Fraser theater at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.
A New Zealandander, he has been a veteran fighter pilot on the western front and a member of the RAF since 1939. He is a leader of the famous New Zealand Spitfire squadron and has led many attacks over occupied Europe.
Wing Comdr. Crawford-Compton recently has been escorting American flying fortresses over Germany and has been decorated a number of times for his heroic actions. He holds the Distinguished Service Order, the Distinguished Flying Cross, and the American Bar. He has received the American decoration for active cooperation with the United States air force
There will be no admission price charged at the lecture.
Max Hughes, graduate student from Colby, will present the first graduate recital in piano at 8 o'clock tomorrow evening in Fraser theater.
"Sonata in B Minor, Opus 58" by Chopin will be the second offering on the program. Six surrealist afterludes by Harold Triggs will comprise the third group of selections.
Graduate Will Give Recital Tomorrow
The program, divided into four parts, will begin with the "Organ Prelude and Fugue in D Major" by Bach-Busoni, and end with "Variations Symphoniques" by Franck. The orchestral parts will be played on the second piano by Dean D. M. Swarthout.
Mr. Hughes has his bachelor of music degree in piano from Hays State Teachers College, and for several years was in charge of the piano instruction at the Colby high school. He has been studying for the master of music degree since the summer of 1942.
Canuteson Attends Cincinnati Meeting
Dr. Ralph I. Canuteson, director of the University health service, left today for Cincinnati, to attend March 15 and 16 a meeting of the American Student Health association. He is secretary-treasurer of the organization which includes health services of 192 American colleges. Due to war restrictions on travel, the association omitted its 1942 and 1943 meetings, except for a council meeting in Chicago last year. The program of this meeting is centered around problems in health services Army and Navy training programs and the return to college campuses of men from military duty.
Katherine Greenleaf Dies
Kansas City, Mo. (INS)—Mrs. Katherine Greenleaf of Lawrence, died today at Research hospital here. She is the wife of Jesse K. Greenleaf, former chairman of the Public Service Commission and a member of the Kansas legislature.