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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1943
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THE KANSAN COMMENTS
Americans Celebrate Third War Christmas
The third war Christmas is approaching, and a mass exodus from the campus is only one of the many indications of the American Christmas spirit which refuses to be dampened. The United States is noted for emphasizing this holiday, and has always been lighted by thousands of trees, a symbol of peace and happiness.
The English have been praised for their "business as usual" during the hard blitz year. Americans should be praised for keeping a cheerful outlook on Christmas and making the most of an annual special holiday, in spite of the many vacant places in the home and in the heart.
On the campus a great many changes have taken place, the most obvious now is the scarcity of Christmas decorations. But this is only an outward aspect, for students have been thinking of Christmas for a long time and planning for the very best one. This vacation for the majority of students offers an opportunity to relax from the tension of wartime school, from the rush of activities and class work.
Whether or not Christmas is spent at home, Americans will stop to appreciate the privileges found nowhere else in the world and to appreciate our armed forces' successes during the past year.
In the United States, trains will be overcrowded but where else is travel as accommodating and free of restrictions? Merchandise is limited for Christmas gifts, but where else have people as much money to purchase gifts and as much selection? Vacations from school are shortened or eliminated but where else is such an educational program in effect?
Indeed, Americans have much to be thankful for, and they are showing their appreciation by a dauntless spirit outwardly conveyed by the continued decorations—trees with the usual tinsel, balls and lights; by the sending of gifts overseas; and by the greetings of warmth not lessened from three years of war.
Christmas is a tradition, and those participating in the holiday as always, are helping to preserve an America which is wanted in a world of peace.
PROF. STERLING--by the United States War Department. He collected the names of 128 men and women who gave their lives in World War I, these persons all being either graduates or had attended the University at one time. He was instrumental in collecting the photographs of these persons which are mounted on the wall of the Memorial Union Building on the campus. Among the names collected by Mr. Sterling was that of W. T. Fitzsimmons, of Kansas City, a graduate of K.U., and the first American officer killed in France after the entry of the United States into the war.
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During the year 1887-88. Professor Sterling studied at John Hopkins University under Dr. Basil L. Gildersleeve, one of the leading Greek scholars of that time.
Student Directory Will Be Out Jan. 1
The student directory will be printed during the Christmas vacation and will be ready for distribution Jan. 1, Anne Louise Rossman, editor, announced today.
"We had hoped to have the directory out before vacation," she said, "but the complete list of students from the Registrar's office was not ready in time."
Rock Chalk Talk
BY D. J.
GILLILAND
Only looking—Two Gamma Phi's, who prefer to remain nameless, admit they were caused no little embarrassment Tuesday night when they were forced to wander through a number of Lawrence hotels in search of some clothes. In due respect to the girls, we might add that the garments had been "planted" in a hotel room by loving Gamma Phi sisters. The l.s.'s failed to disclose the name of the hotel when they presented the victims with the room key.
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And the Army is all sewed up—It took two occasions and several females; but Walt Kingsley, ASTP, is once more sporting all the right buttons in all the right places. Unable to find Liz Baker for help when
First Faculty Elected in 1866 The Board of Regents of the University held its first meeting in 1865 and elected the first faculty in 1866.
First Faculty Elected in 1866
he pulled a button off his coat last week. Walt settled for the assistance of sorority sister Peg Smith and various other Chi O pledges. After an extended search for needle and thread and only minor difficulties in application, the job was completed. In four days, the button was off again. This time Walt took the noon hour off and illustrated proper seamstress technique to Pag and Liz. Someone's going to make someone a wonderful wife.
One Dying Gasp—A girl trips across the campus carrying several large posters. Two ASTs pass. There is a pause while he meditates on the worth of the remark. Finally, the urge is too strong . . .
"Ah, poster-packin' mama!"
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Christmas Story In Sermon, Song
The Christmas Story will be told in either song or sermon at most of the churches in Lawrence this week. Programs have been planned for servicemen and students who will be here over the weekend.
At the First Baptist church at 11 a.m., Dr. Raymond Schwegler will speak on "The Essence of Christmas." At 4 p.m., the Union Young People's Service will meet in Myers' hall,
"The Gift of a Redeemer" will be the sermon of the Rev. C. Fosberg Hughes at the Plymouth Congregational church at 11 a.m. The Fireside Forum will have an open house at the parsonage at 4 p.m. Afterward they will go Christmas caroling.
The Trinity Lutheran church will have morning worship service at 11 a.m. The Rev. Alfred J. Beil's sermon will be "The Builders of a New Age." At 5 p.m., a Christmas Vesper service will be held at the church.
At the First Christian church at 10:45 a.m., the Rev. Harold G. Barr will speak on "News, Joy, Peace." At the First Methodist church the Rev. Oscar E. Allison's sermon at 10:50 a.m., will be "The Divine Invasion."
At 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian church the Rev. Theodore H. Asman will speak on "Rediscovering Christmas."
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(continued from page one) months, and the Machinist's Mates merely spend four months at the University.
Members of the committee in charge of the events include the Army and Navy commandants, Lt. A.H. Buhl and Lt. Col. W. T. McMorris; Lt. (j.g.) T. O'Hara, Navy Executive Officer; Henry Werner, adviser of men; Elizabeth Meguiar, adviser of women; Harry O'Kane, TMCA secretary, Dr. F. C. Allen, director of physical education, and Hermina Zipple, director of food service.
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The Church of St. John the Evangelist will hold masses at 6:30; 8; 10; 11:30 a.m.
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