====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0055_2 from reel: L 2336 (1940-10-09 to 1941-10-03) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/160349 Title: Tau Beta Pi Elects 15 to High Engineer Honor Summary: Tau Beta Pi fraternity announces election of 15 new members, noting it's the highest form of recognition for engineering students with only top academic performers eligible for membership. Category: campus news Subjects: honor societies; engineering education; student achievements Named Entities: Tau Beta Pi; Byron Bales; Lester Lint; Ed Brien; Herman Barkmann; Billy sh; Leander Classen; Oliver cke; Robert Bullock; Ralph lams; Thomas Schlegel; Ben Pe-e; Arthur Wahl; Albert Wieland; chard Winslow; Herbert over Confidence: 0.9 Title: PSGL Freshman Platform Out Summary: The PSGL freshman senate releases platform focusing on unifying freshman spirit, proposing class meetings, Freshman Day with athletic contests, and cooperative bookstore, with Bob Baker as president. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; freshman orientation; university policies Named Entities: PSGL; Bob Baker [PSGL president]; Dr. Channing Lefebvre Confidence: 0.85 Title: Teachers Meets to Hear K.U. Faculty Men Summary: The seventy-seventh annual session of the Kansas State Teachers Association will feature ten University of Kansas faculty speakers at various Kansas locations discussing topics from visual instruction to physical education. Category: campus news Subjects: education conferences; faculty presentations; professional development Named Entities: Kansas State Teachers Association; Dr. William H. Schoemaker; Dean R. A. Schwegler; Dr. U. G. Mitchell; Fred Montgomery; Dr. J. W. Twente; Chancellor Deane W. Malott; Dr. B. A. Nash; Bernard Frazier; E. R. Elbel; Miss Joie Stapleton; Miss Winnie D. Lowrance; J. Neale Carman Confidence: 0.8 Title: Skilton's Article Published Recently Summary: Professor Charles S. Skilton of the School of Fine Arts has published articles on Chopin and Poe, and a new book on Edgar Allan Poe and music, with another essay forthcoming. Category: features/profiles Subjects: faculty achievements; literary publications; fine arts Named Entities: Prof. Charles S. Skilton; Dr. Channing Lefebvre Confidence: 0.75 Title: Appendectomy Patient Leaves Hospital for Home Summary: Merrill Smith, who underwent appendectomy surgery on October 1, has been released from the hospital and returned to his home in Kansas City. Category: campus news Subjects: health services; student health; medical updates Named Entities: Merrill Smith Confidence: 0.8 Title: New Popular Records Summary: Bell's Music Store advertisement showcasing new popular records including 'Yesterthoughts' by Glenn Miller, 'Dry Bones' by 'Fats' Waller, and other contemporary hits. Category: arts Subjects: music industry; popular music; record releases Named Entities: Glenn Miller; "Fats" Waller; Johnny Long; Teddy Wilson Confidence: 0.7 Title: Hollywood Stars in Person at the Granada Summary: The Granada theater will feature Hollywood stars including Dot Hackley and the Hollywood Cowgirls in a three-day engagement with western stunts and fancy trick roping. Category: local news Subjects: entertainment; live performances; Hollywood celebrities Named Entities: Dot Hackley Confidence: 0.75 Title: The New Course of Study Summary: Information about new academic courses and study programs being introduced at the university, with details about social studies and other department offerings. Category: informational content Subjects: academic programs; curriculum development; educational planning Confidence: 0.7 Title: Intramural Game Does It Summary: William Belt discusses challenges in establishing intramural games, noting difficulties with the 'mouse' that circles the left eye and received a black eye fairly and squarely in an intramural game. Category: sports Subjects: intramural sports; athletic competitions; student athletics Named Entities: William Belt Confidence: 0.7 Title: [advertisements] Advertisers include: Bell's Music Store; Independent Laundry & Dry Cleaners; Schulz the Tailor; Lawrence Business College; Carl's Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.