1940.
UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
NUMBER 111.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1940.
VOLUME XXXVII
Z-229
Select Dorm Committee Tomorrow
Final decision on the committee to supervise Brynwood Place and the former chancellor's residence is expected to be reached tomorrow morning when the advisory board meets to consider information furnished by other universities maintaining co-operative dormitories, Henry Werner, men's adviser, said this morning. Receive 23 Answers
Twenty-three responses have been received from the questionnaires pertaining to the methods of administrating men's dormitories which were sent to 30 universities and colleges.
Members of the advisory board which will meet tomorrow are: Henry Werner, men's adviser; Olin Templin, secretary of the endowment association; L. T. Tupy, associate professor of law; Hermina Zipple, director of the Memorial Union building; and G. M. Beal, professor of architecture.
Average $20 Per Month
"We are finding from the results of our questionnaires that room and board in other co-operative houses averages about $20 a month," Dean Werner said. "Our figure is not yet known, and it will be determined by the way the men themselves conduct the houses.
"Our form of managerial setup is also undecided as yet and will have to be determined in time," he added.
25 Die as Train Smashes Into Car
By United Press
McAllen Texas, March 14—A passenger train crashed into a truck load of citrus workers at a grade crossing near here today, killing 25 and injuring 17.
Most of the victims were Mexicans. They were piled on a truck to be carried from one field to another. When the crash occurred, the truck's gas tank exploded, adding to the horror. Bodies of workmen spun through the air and littered the right of way for 200 yards.
The dead and injured were placed in hospitals at McAllen, Welaseco, and Edinburgh, Texas.
Hosa Ramon, driver of the truck,
was among those killed. The train,
which was just slowing down before
entering the town, struck the truck
full in the side.
A talk on "Bank Credit" and a moving picture on salesmanship substituted for professional lectures in the Credit Management and Sales Promotion classes Tuesday.
It's Out! Again...
Edna Anderson, c'43, underwent an emergency appendectomy at midnight last night at Watkins Memorial hospital, hospital authorities announced today. Seven appendectomies have now been performed since last Thursday.
Milton Jaegli, c'42, the first appendicitis patient, was dismissed from the hospital last night.
Police Nab Two Runaway Girls
Two Topeka high school girls, who left Topeka early today for a sojourn to Kansas City, had the Lawrence police department guessing as to their identity this morning.
The girls, who gave their ages as 15 and 17, were picked up by city patrolmen, John Ingals and William Cox, about 10 a.m. today on highway 40 north of Lawrence, where they were attempting to get a ride onto Kansas City. They were taken to police headquarters where they were questioned and held until their parents called for them.
Professing to be sisters, the girls termed their stay in 'the police a new experience and jokingly asked Chief of Police Jude Anderson what was to happen to them. Anderson, after ironing out their mis-statements and finally getting the girls to admit that they were on their way to Kansas City, called the girls' parents.
The girls said that they were tired of school and wanted some excitement.
Scholarship, Loan Applications Due Here Tomorrow
Applications from candidates for Miller and Watkins hall residence scholarships are also due tomorrow and should be submitted to Miss Elizabeth Meguiar, in room 220, Frank Strong hall.
All students who wish to apply for gift or loan scholarships must present their application blanks not later than tomorrow to Miss Persis B. Cook, secretary to the committee on aids and awards, in room 1, Frank Strong hall.
Heavy Balloting In WSGA Contest
The University Symphony Orchestra, Westminster Cappella Choir, University String Quartet, and University Women's Glee Club will appir in the sixty-fifth all-musical vesper program at 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Hoch auditorium.
Sixty-Fifth All-Music Vespers This Sunday
Heads Committee---
Henry Werner, men's adviser, who will meet with advisory council tomorrow morning to decide on supervisory committee for Brynwood Place and former chancellor's residence.
Solosists with the various groups pwill be Allie Merle Conger, associate professor of piano; Ruth Or-
Alabama Poly Babe Has 8 'Mothers'
Auburn, Ala. (U.P.)—Baby Grady Leon Young hasn't become spoiled —despite the attentions of his "eight mothers."
Baby Leon lives in the college home management house at Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
The youngster's parents, also students at the college, lent their baby to the management house at request of Mrs. Marion Spindle, dean of the school of home economics, to permit home economics students to get practical training in care of babies.
Brockton, Mass. (U.P.) — Responding to a burglar alarm, a cordon of police sped to a Main street clothing store to capture—a colleague, who, finding the front door of the store open, had entered the shop to find nothing amiss. He was just locking the door when fellow law-enforcers closed in on him. All blushed.
His eight "mothers" are home economics seniors studying infant care
Police Get Their Man
cutt, associate professor of piano; Pattye Jay Wadley, c'42; Minerva Davis, fa'42; Waldemar Geltch, professor of violin; and Karl Kuersteiner, associate professor of violin.
The program follows: "Prelude and Fugue in C Minor" (Mozart-Skilton) piano duet by Allie Merle Conger and Ruth Curbitt, "Air"
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By Marty Boyle, c'41
Heavy balloting marked the W.S.G.A. election today in the basement of Frank Strong hall. By 2:30 more than 400 women had cast their ballots for W.S.G.A. officers.
Twelve winners will be left from a field of 25 candidates after votes are counted by senior members of the old council at 5 tonight in the office of Miss Elizabeth Meguiar ,advise rto women.
The woman finally selected will be the choice of the largest number rather than the choice of all voters.
Votes will be counted by the preferential method. If no candidate for office has a majority of votes, the name of the woman with the least number will be dropped and the votes redistributed among the names according to second and third choices until one candidate has a majority.
Officers to be chosen are: president, vice-president, and secretary of the executive council, two officers for each of the three upper classes, one representative each from the College and School of Fine Arts, and a point system manager.
All University women may vote for members of the executive council, but only class members may vote for their officers.
The treasurer of the council, Jean Robertson, c'41, was elected last year for a two-year term and will serve with the new council.
An election tea, held yesterday afternoon in the Men's lounge of the Memorial Union building, was the only means used to introduce W.S. G.A. candidates to University women.
Formal installation of the new council will take place April 2 at Evans Hearth.
Engineers Receive National Honor
The Kansas University chapter of civil engineers is one of 12 chapters chosen from 120 in the country commended by the national chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers for outstanding work during the year 1938-39. This is the first time such an honor has been bestowed upon the civil engineers of this university.
The Kansas chapter was one of three chosen from the western division which includes 31 chapters. Mr. G. W. Bradshaw, assistant professor of civil engineering, sponsors the group.
Byrd Antarctic Party Likes Kansas Popcorn
(By United Press)
When Admiral Richard E. Byrd left on his Antarctic expedition, he included in his supplies 800 pounds of popcorn purchased from a seed company here.
Recently the company received a radio message from West Base, Antarctica, through the U. S. Department of Interior. "Warmest regards from a cold place," the message said. "Have had many occasions to be grateful for your friendly assistance."
Bridge Players Complete Second Round Tonight
Cleveland, O. (U.P.)-Pearl is a record-breaking, egg-laying canary
Pearl belongs to Mrs. Emil Nadish,
whose caries number about 25.
Last night's first round winners were, Walter Krause, c'40, and Bill Langworthy, c'41; Malcolm Black, b'42, and Hunter Mumford, gr; Orlando Epp, c'42, and Jim Johnson, b'41; Ralph Richardson, c'40, and Jack Beebe, c'40; June Griesa, c'43, and Betty Baker, fa'43. The teams of Jean Fees, c'42, and Virginia Houston, c'42; and James Berkson, fa'42, and John Socolofsky, c'40, tied for sixth place and will draw for the last position.
Play in the second round of the Memorial Union bridge tournament begins this afternoon in the main lounge of the Memorial Union building with the 20 surviving teams competing. Those matches not played this afternoon will be held tonight. The finals will be either Friday night or Sunday afternoon, according to the choice of the participants.
Canary Breaks Egg-Laying Record
The tournament is being conducted on the straight Howell system. As late arrivals hold up the entire tournament, all contestants are urged to be on time by Winford Ferry, e'40, who is conducting play.
"But I never saw a canary like Pearl," Mrs. Nadish said. "Most canaries are content to lay four or five eggs in a brood. But not Pearl."
Six eggs appeared in the canary's first nest. Then she built another nest, laid nine eggs in it. She laid a dozen in the third. Her fourth setting numbered 14 and her fifth 15.
Don't Swim, Use Boots
Kubber boots, reminiscent of the times "when we were very young" are both practical and smart for wading through March puddles.