SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 1942
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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250H.S.Students At Science Meet
In spite of the tire rationing program, 250 students from 35 high schools of Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska attended the physical science conference here yesterday.
Sponsored by the departments of physics, chemical engineering and chemistry, the conference was held to give the students an idea of the vocational and professional fields which the study of these sciences would open to them, of the part physics and
chemistry play in modern way and to offer suggestions to teachers for stimulating interest in these subjects among their students.
The program started in the morning with registration, which was held in Fraser hall. Following a lecture at 10:30 on the physics of mechanized warfare, given by J. D. Stranathan, professor of physics, the group met for luncheon in the Memorial Union building. After lunch, Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, posed the question "What Shall I Do After I Graduate?"
Give Lectures and Talks
While their charges were attending a 1:30 lecture in Bailey chemical laboratory on "Synthetic Rubber" by Ray Q. Brewster, professor of chemistry, the high school instructors held roundtable discussions of their problems and methods of presenting their subjects to their students. The physics teachers met in Blake hall, and the chemists in the chemistry building.
At 2:30, the chemists and physicists separated to hear talks related to their respective fields: "Super Fuels for Super Planes" by T. T. Castonguay, instructor in the department of chemical engineering, in the lecture room in Bailey hall for the chemistry students; and "Energy From Inside the Atoms" by H. H. Barschall, instructor of physics, in Fraser hall for the physics students.
From 3:30 to 5:00 o'clock, the confeerees relaxed in the chemical engineering laboratory in the chemistry building.
Laboratory demonstrations and exhibits were displayed between one and five o'clock in the physics and chemistry building. Mimeographed sheets explaining these exhibits and giving their location were handed to the students at the registration desk. From 3:30'till 5:00'o'clock, the conferees relaxed in the chemical engineering laboratory in Bailey while refreshments were served.
Ferrel and Kerber Named On W.N.A.A. Committee
Two University women have been appointed to Women's National Aeronautical association committees by the national president, Marian Newell, Kansas City, Mo. Georgia Ferrel, College junior and local W.N.A.A. president, has been named on the national resolutions committee, and Nancy Kerber, Fine Arts senior, has been appointed to the national awards committee.
W. N.A.A. will meet in national convention in Kansas City, Mo., April 24 and 25.
Snow Needed for Irrigation
Corvallis, Ore. — (UP)— Recent reports indicate that more snow is needed in most of Oregon's mountain areas if the irrigation water supply this summer is to be fully adequate.
Rich and Gillett Guest Speakers Of Two Departments
The journalism and English departments had as their guests Thursday and Friday Everett Rich, professor of English at Kansas Teachers College of Emporia, and Ivan Gillett, publisher of the Sedan (Kansas) Times Star.
Rich spoke to Hill students Wednesday afternoon in Fraser theater on "An Adventure in Biography." Thursday noon he was entertained at a luncheon in the Old English room of the Memorial Union building by members of the journalism faculty. Those present at the luncheon were K. W. Davidson, Elmer F. Beth Richard Boyce, and T. C. Ryther.
Gillett spoke to journalism classes Friday concerning advertising techniques and was guest of honor Friday noon, at a luncheon at Evans Hearth. Those present at the luncheon were Elmer F. Beth, L. N. Flint, Thomas C. Ryther, Richard Boyce, Verdun R. Daste, and Charles Pearson.
Mattern ★★★ Prof's Paints Please
Paintings by Karl Matter, associate professor of drawing and painting, which are now on exhibition at the Macbeth galleries in New York, have made favorable impressions on art critics covering the exhibition.
Howard Devree, writing for the New York Times, said of Mattern's work: "His landscapes under beautifully brushed skies; his small town in neon nocturne or struck with the heat haze of noon; his cool wet 'Icy Night'; his well-realized New York vistas and western Western open spaces—these, taken together, comprise one of the outstanding watercolor shows of the year."
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Navajos Have Rules Of Etiquette
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It should also be remembered that it is ill-mannered to ask a Navajo his name, and after a pleasant chat or visit, the traveler should feel no concern if he receives no farewell from the Indian. The Navajo never says goodbye.
When Navajos go to pay a call on a neighbor, they announce themselves as they approach the house by singing a "visiting" song. But, say the experts, you mustn't stick your head out the door to see who is coming—that would be impolite.
When entering an Indian's house or hogan, the visitor should remember that it is impolite to pass on the north side of the fire which burns in the middle of the hogan.
Scout to Eye K.U. Pulchritude Hollywood Hits Hill
Get away from the same old grind, hear the shout of the movie director roaring "Cut—Cut," run Clark Gable out of the spotlight, or be a second Lana Turner. These are the thrills that Hollywood offers. These are the lines between the lines of a movie contract, but line or no line, how does it sound?
Possibilities for such adventurous opportunities reeled forth to University students after Allen Crafton, professor of speech and drama, received a letter from S. J. Baiano, talent scout for Warner Brothers pictures. Planning a trip through the Middle West in April, Baiano is scrutinizing the country for "new faces."
Baiano also suggests that the candidates have "some acting ability." Just how much is needed is not stated, but it looks as if the movies were going to have to resort to real educated actors after all. Maybe the
The letter said Hollywood is "looking for potential leading men and women. This means that they must be photogenic and should have some sort of romantic appeal." Now you may not have "oomph" or that "come-hither look" but Hollywood is the land of the million miracles, and "some sort" can mean most anything.
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his voice changed from tenor to second tenor, baritone and bass!
But, when he left college, Fred formed a "pro" glee club, consisting of members of his band, which was the first of the kind ever heard on stage, records or radio. This is considered Waring's most distinguished contribution to popular music. Through the years he evolved a glee club technique, the "tone syllable" method, founded on common sense and an absence of jingo, which is respected by college glee clubs and other amateur and professional groups.
Waring Failed to 'Make' Alma Mater Glee Club
idea of beauty and no brains is undergoing a revolution.
If you're one of the ones who tried, but couldn't get into the K.U. Men's Glee Club, now preparing for Fred Waring's Pleasure Time National Glee Club competition, you can take consolation from the fact that Fred himself once tried for—and failed to "make"—the glee club at his alma mater, Penn State. This in spite of the fact that he had sung in the Tyrone (Pa.) high school glee club throughout the four years, switching as
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Sgt. William Kollender, department of military science and tactics, was in Fort Leavenworth on business Saturday.
The studio has no intention of cutting short the education of the students, Baiano explains. Perhaps he means that Hollywood is an education in itself, but he writes that Warner Brothers are interested in "watching the development of promising students and facilitating their later establishment professionally."
The talent scout advises Professor Crafton to send photographs and statements of acting ability to Hollywood so that Baiano will have some definite candidates in mind. Professor Crafton said he will send pictures of students interested if they get in touch with him immediately.
"Look at those legs, nice profile, rhythmic walk," were the expressions Professor Crafton used to relate the remarks of a talent scout who visited the Hill several years ago. A line of K. U. pulchritude paraded before the eyes of the Hollywood "mechanical eye" as his mind cast each candidate into the arms of a professional lover, into a roaring plane in a sky-blazing picture, or in a fantasy of a Disney special.
So practice your love speeches, on acquire a dashing air, because Hollywood is hitting the Hill.
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