URSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1941.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN, LAWRENCE, KANSAS
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Record Enrollment In C.A.A. This Semester
Train For Flying--since Feb. 10, but actual flight work has not yet begun.
This semester's CAA program is highlighted by the largest enrollment of its three-year history and possibility of specialized induction courses pending action on proposed $15,000 bond issue for provements at the Municipal air-irt.
Fifty students have enrolled in a primary training course, and 30 enrolled in the advanced class. new course in primary flight induction has drawn 10 students. sound work has been conducted
Earl D. Hay, professor of mechanical engineering, has been in charge of the CAA program at the University since its beginning here. During the past two years, 215 students have been trained in aviation work.
Insurance statistics show that the University flight program has a safety record second only to that of Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind., which is an excellent record considering that Purdue had a
Bill Aschcraft continues as superintendent of flight work, and his brother, Don, holds the post of mechanical superintendent. Three instructors for the secondary group, and five for the beginners assist the Aschcraft brothers.
course in flying before the CAA was set up. There have been no serious accidents connected with the training program at the University.
Use Twelve Planes
Recent purchase of a new training plane brings the number of trainers to twelve. Four Wacos,
---12 Planes Now At Airport
Courses offered at present are primary and advanced flying work, and the primary flight instructor's course. Tentative courses, pending a final decision on the bond issue, are a commercial refresher course for training flyers to earn their commercial pilots license; a primary instructor's refresher to train flyers to serve as instructors; and a secondary instructor's refresher, which will train a flyer to take up paid passengers. A cross-country course
and a course in instrument flying may be added.
seven Aeroncas, and one Dart an available now for training pilots.
The estimated cost of taking a student from the primary stage through the secondary instructor's refresher is $2,500. The government assumes the entire expense, with the exception of a small initiation fee paid by the student.
Government Shares Cost
Four Bridge Teams Gain Tournament Semi-finals
Applications still are open for three or four students in the secondary training course. Anyone interested should apply immediately to Professor Hay in Marvin hall.
Of 54 team entrants in the Memorial Union all-Universityidge tournament, four who played in the first round last Mony night are eligible for the semi-finals next Tuesday.
the teams are Rudy Savely, college junior, and Oliver Edwards college senior; Clarence Peterson, college junior, and North junior.
ck Beebe, college senior, and arence Miller, college sophore; and Bob Paulette, senior gineer, and Stanley Bloom, senior gineer.
The tournament was postponed
tuesday and Wednesday nights to
oid conflict with the lecture and
dweek. The second round was
ayed this afternoon and the third
and will be played tonight in the
inas room of the Memorial Union
liding.
invite Golfers to Compete
The University golf team has been invited to play in the Kansas Amar Golf Association tournament to hold at the Lawrence Country ab starting June 11.
This event will probably bring ost of the professional golf players the Lawrence club. The first meet ill be for the pro-amateurers, who ill shoot at the $100 purse. Each professional is allowed two amateurs, whose best score he may pick match with his card.
Motion pictures of the Coast
hard and its academy will be
bown at 4 p.m. at the R.O.T.C.
adquarters in Fowler shops.
outenant Wev will give a short
k on life at the academy and in
service.
Dick Price, Wichita University student is the defending state champion. Present Lawrence city champion is Don Wetzel, Sigma Chi, who will appear in the contest. Don's herer, George Wetzel, is the Lawrence Country Club champion, and a lawyer also scheduled to appear in the tourney.
ev to Interview oast Guard adet Applicants
leutenant Oscar C. B. Wev of the United States Coast Guard will attend the University tomorrow to interview students interested in obtaining appointments to the Coast guard academy at New London, nn.
Skilton Recovering From Leg Fracture
Charles Sanford Skilton, professor of organ, is expected to be released from the Lawrence Memorial hospital this evening, following treatment for a fracture of the left leg Tuesday morning in a fall at his home, 1318 Louisiana street.
Professor Skilton was preparing to go to class when he stumbled on a rug in his room and fell,
The attending physician said the fracture is just above the left ankle. Ordinarily, he said, about six weeks are required for such fractures to heal, but because of Professor Skilton's good physical condition, he will not be confined to the hospital after today.
Education Women Hear Mrs. Reiqart
Mrs. Elizabeth Reigart, Baxter Springs, a member of the Board of Regents, spoke on "The Place of Education in Democracy" at an open meeting of Pi Lambda Theta, education fraternity for women, at the Memorial Union building this afternoon.
Mrs. Reigart's talk was preceded by a program of musical selections, including vocal numbers by Donna Hughes, fine arts senior, and piano selections by Winifred Hill, fine arts senior.
Following the program, Mrs. Deane W. Malott and Mrs. Raymond Schwegler presided at a tea table and reception for Mrs. Reigart.
FRITZ SERVICE Includes:
Emily Jane Yount, graduate, was in charge of the tea, assisted by Jean Dooley, college senior, Jessie Lemon, graduate, Wilma Stewart, college senior, and Virginia Bell, education senior.
- Cleaning and Washing
- Complete Greasing
- Crank Case Drained and Oil Changed
- Brakes Tested
- Tires Checked and Repaired
- Battery Check
- Carburetor Adjustment
- Ignition System Check
Fritz Co. prides itself on being a "K.U. Institution"—
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giving service with a saving to satisfied customers.
CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS
Fritz Co.
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY
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L. Malm and their daughter, Anna
Mae, Rossville, at dinner Sunday.
MILLER HALL . . .
. . . has announced the engagement of Betty Thoman to Lawson Roberts, a social science instructor of Troy, Kan.
WATKINS HALL . . .
... is holding an open house hour dance tonight from 7 to 8 o'clock.
... dinner guest last night was Bernice Malm.
CARRUTH HALL . . .
... Curvin Green has moved into the hall.
BATTENFELD HALL . .
... guest yesterday was Dean Luehring, Leavenworth.
UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S CLUB . . .
. . . will give a dessert party this
evening in the Memorial Union for faculty men. Serving will begin at 7:30 o'clock.
Stunts by the faculty of the various schools will be followed by dancing.
The following are in charge of stunts: Miss Veta Loa, Mrs. F. T. Stockton, Mrs. Gilbert Ulmer, Mrs. J. J. Jakosky, Miss Irene Peebody, Mrs. F. J. Moreau, Dr. Cora Downs, and Mrs. Fred Ellsworth.
Mrs. T. H. Marshall, general chairman of the party, will be assisted by Miss Hermina Zipple, Miss Olga Hoesley, Miss Betty Schwartz, Mrs. D A. Spalding, and Mrs. R. A. Schwegler.
CORBIN HALL . . .
... dinner guests last night were Mary Alice Dietrich, Marjorie Rader, Sylvia Steeper, Walter Moodie, Bill Woolston, Ernest Ayers, Mountainair, N. Mex.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Friday, Feb. 21