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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXVII
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 1939.
New Students Take Up Torch
NUMBER 6
Malott's Inaugural Will Be Simple Vow Allegiance To University
Chancellor Main Speaker At Rites Todau
"Don't call me, 'Chancellor' call me Mr. Malott. I'm one of you—not one over you."
This, in effect, is the impression that everyone receives who comes in contact with the new Chancellor, whether he be an employee on the campus or a high official.
In keeping with his quiet nature he has requested that his inaugural today be simple and informal Chancellor Malott will be the main speaker at the seventy-four opening convocation held in Hoch auditorium at 9:50 o'clock this morning.
The convocation will be broadcast over station WREN from the stage of the auditorium. After the doxology, led by Dean Donald M. Swarthout, of the School of Fine Arts, Dr. W. L. Burick, vice-president, and Mr. H. J. University, will lead a response reading from the Eighty-fourth Pasmal.
Dr. Burdick will use an old Bible that has been in the possession of the University for most of its existence. The Bible, printed in 1867, undoubtedly was used for the first religious exercises held in the University. The aged book is bound in faded leather.
The University hand, led by Russell L. Wiley, will play Leidzin Nordic March, followed by the hymn "Duke Street." The convocation will close with the singing of the "Crimson and the Blue and the Rock Chalk yell.
DEANE W. MALOTT
The Board of Regents has been invited, and at the present time all members of the board expect to attend. Following the luncheon by the bureau, the Board will meet with the Regents, they will meet for their annual business conference.
First period 8:30 to 9:00
Second period 9:10 to 9:40
Convocation 9:50 to 11:00
Third period 11:00 to 11:40
Fourth period 11:50 to 12:20
Kentucky Street Boys Form Co-operative Club
"Co-operation" is the password to at least one roaming house on the Hill this year. Twenty members of the Jayhawk办 at 1614 Kentucky street are reducing their expenses to a minimum by doing all their own cooking and housework.
Each of the members works about an hour a day, some preparing meals, others making beds, and still others washing dishes. They have a well-balanced diet, but wholesale may often possible, and eliminate profit.
Last year there were no truly cooperative men's houses on the Hill, although they had been considered. This year the "164 boys" got to work in the school, found chaperones - Mr. and Mrs. John Moore - and went to work.
Jerry Fielder, c'40, was elected president by the group; Stafford Ruhlen, c'40 is vice-president; Den DeFord, c'40 is secretary, and Kernit Franks, c'40, is the treasurer. At first the boys were confronted by financial problems, as the house had to be furnished. The members got together and worked out a suitable plan. Each member pays $20 to join. Each year he lives at the house $5$ of the sum
is used for incidentals. If the person decides to quit at the end of the year, $15 is refunded. A sophomore joining the group now would live there three years and receive $5 at graduation. Besides this fee, the boys expect to pay about $17 per month for living expenses, which include room, board, electricity, water, and other utilities. If the members find a surplus in the treasury at the end of the year, it is divided. A deficit is similarly treated.
The club plans to have an open house in the near future and also hopes to have teams on the intramural field this fall. At the present time five freshmen, six sophomores one junior, six seniors and two graduate students constitute the group. The officers are now nea- tured to fill any vacancies that may occur at the end of this semester and to take the place of those graduating in the spring.
Men's co-operative houses have proved successful on many other college campuses, but this is the first time that a 100 per cent self-storing group has set up housekeeping on a large scale at the University.
Zeiss Photograph Collection Displayed in Union Lounge
"A picture is worth ten thousand words," say the Chinese. And 100 pictures are worth one million words. The finest and largest collection of photographs ever presented on Mr. Oread is now on display in the Memorial Universtiy building. The exhibit will remain through Sunday.
Subject Variety
The Fifth Annual Zeiss International Exhibition, consisting of 100 prizes picture selected from 4,000 entries taken on Ziess cameras in the world, that has been secured for display by the K. U. Camera-Club.
Whether your favorite art subject be rain, sand dunes, people, machinery hosts, buildings, babies on the floor, and children among the pictures on display.
The competition for prizes was divided into three classes, the pictorial, the press and commercial, and the scientific and industrial.
Geltch Describes Germans Hatred for Nazi Regime
Describing the restrictions he saw forced upon the German people, Waldemar Geltch, professor of violin and piano, pointed out at a meeting of the Lawrence Kiwanus club that no one is permitted to speak against Herr Hitler. The powerful little Fuehre, he said, the people in constant torment of being overheard by spies, and being severely punished. In Austria he found little but hatred for the Nazi regime.
Fear of English and French influence on the German people was shown by Hitler's refusal to permit a German man to travel in either of the two countries.
Professor Geltch returned recently from several months travel in Europe.
shown in New York City, Boston and Chicago. At each city a poll was conducted among the persons reviewing the exhibit. "Evening," by Fred Trusler, awarded third prize by the judges in the pictorial division, won the popularity poll and a prize of $100.00. Following in the popular ballot were "Just a Shower" by C. D. Ryan, and "The Market Goes Up" by Charles P. Regensburg.
Plan Other Exhibits
If you like mountain scenes, cool lakes, dimpled children and clouds or if you are interested in photography at all, you can spend a delightful hour in the Union building lounge one of these hot afternoons. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
This is the first of several exhibits secured by the Camera Club Last year the club sponsored a contest of its own among the club members, besides securing several travelling displays.
The first of three proficiency examinations scheduled for this school year will be held in Bailey laboratories and Snow hall Saturday, Oct. 7, at 9 a.m., according to John B. assistant professor of English.
Proficiency Test To Be Given Soon
Registration for the proficiency examination Oct. 7 must be made in room 121 Frank Strong hall on Oct. 1, 2, or 3. "Students who have failed in a previous examination or who have transferred from another institution should arrange to take the test Oct. 7." Professor Virtue said.
Tests will also be given in the months of February and May.
BUY Your KANSAN Now!
Student-Faculty Reception Takes Union Spotlight
- Usual Handshoking, Music, Laughter and Dancing Will Be Features of Annual Get-to-cheer
Chancellor and Mrs. Diane Maolt, deans of the University's nine schools, faculty members, and outstanding student leaders will all be informally introduced to the students in a Student-Faculty Reception open tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union building.
The event, which has become an annual tradition over a period of many years, is open to all students. It is scheduled to last until 9:30 p.m. at the reception varius, featuring Date Brodie's Bodle land, will start.
Deans of the schools who will be in attendance include Ellis B. Stouffer, Graduate School; Paul B. Lawson, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; John J. Nelson, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Frank T. Stockton, School of Business; Wahra Wahl, School of Medicine; Raymond A. Schweyer, School of Education; Ivan C. Crawford, School of Engineering and Architecture; Donald M. Swarthout, School of Fine Arts; F. J Moreau, School of Law; and L. D Havenhill, School of Pharmacy. They will be attended by their wives.
Mrs. M. D. Sherwood is chairmar of the boa
Velma Wilson, c'40, W.S.G.A. president, and Eddie Mice Parks, c'40, W.Y.C.A. chairman, will head the list of student assistants. In addition there will be representatives from the City School Board, Mortar Board, I.S.A. Sachem society, Jay James, and both Men's and Women's Pan Hellenic society.
Flight Applicants Discuss Program
Aspirants for the civil aeronautics training, which is sponsored by the government under the supervision of the University, met in Marvin hall with Prok. Earl D. Hay, last week. The class was both physical and obeyed examinations.
The training period lasts for the school year. Last year after the training ended here Russell Chi-tow, Daryl Wagner, Paul Mariott, Tom Graybill, and James Tharpe were given 15 additional hours of training at Seattle. The government paid transportation both ways and all expenses during the two weeks' stay.
Prospective flyers will begin taking their physical examinations today at Watkins hospital. The application asks that each person interested be able to pay $40 if necessary. This assessment will take care of insurance, physical examinations, and text books.
All students interested in entering ground and flight courses instructions are asked to meet tonight 5 oin the auditorium of Marvin hall.
EARL D. HAY.
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R.O.T.C. Draws More Students
Enrollment Breaks All Records; Two New Platoons Added
Enrollment in the R.O.T.C. unit this year is the largest in the history of the University, and is expected to exceed last year's number of 370 by 80 men, according to Col. Karl F. Baldwin. We had 428 enrolmen, and there are still more coming in', Colonel Baldwin said yesterday.
The cadet corps will be initially organized into 14 platoons, each commanded by a first lieutenant in the increase of two platoons over last year.
Formation of the regiment will take place about Dec. 1. No regiment has been maintained in former years. The unit has consisted of two separatist militias. Organization and drill will begin next Wednesday at 4:30 p.m.
"There seems to be unusual interest in R.O.T.C. this year," he continued. "Most surprising is the large number of law students enrolled in engineering and engineering students and freshmen also is above last year's enrollment."
Advanced course allotments have been increased from 85 to 105. Colinel Ealdwin expects the full allotment to be obtained.
Sgt. William Kolllender, assistant instructor of military science, has been checking out uniforms steadily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the past two days. More than 200 students have checked out their uniforms since Tuesday. One hundred new uniforms have been purchased. The cadets will also wear new cap ornaments this year.
Special Enrollment Period Tomorrow Morning
Enrollment in R.O.T.C. is still open.
The special enrollment period for late students and those who wish to have changes made in their schedules will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 Saturday morning, in Robina, where the college office has announced.
It is important that the registration cards he brought either to enroll the first time or to change any information of $$ is charged for late enrollment.
Employment Burcan
All men registered in the Employment Bureau should file Lawrence addresses and class schedules at once.
Vow Allegiance To University In Traditional Rite
Marching four abreast, more than 1,300 freshmen and new students trekked last night from the firebasket ceremony on North College hill to the Memorial Stadium for the 16th annual induction services.
Preliminary to the services in the Stadium, the freshmen met on the hill near Corbin hall to hear the early history of the University related by F. E. Melvin, professor of history. For the first time—officially—the new students sang the Alma Mater and gave voice to the famous Rock Chalk yell. They saw the members of the Mortar Board, senior women's honor organization, light the torch from the firebasket.
By Reginald Buxton, c'40
After the lighting of the fire,
The chancellor read the Athenian oath,
a pledge to truth and knowledge,
repeated by the freshman class.
band played a stately processional. Chancellor Malott then explained the relation of the first fire on North College hill in 1854 by early Lennon settlers to the firebasket and the blaze on Mount Oread. He traced the tradition back to the Greek torch race and to the burning bush of Biblical history.
W. L. Burdick, professor of law,
read to the audience from the
scripture concerning the burning
bush. The significance of the University
seal was interpreted by
Miss Hannah Oliver who is celebrating
the 50th year of teaching
at the University. *
Following the speakers' remarks came a fanfare of trumpets which signaled the lighting of the torch from the cairn on Mount Oread, the race with the lighted torch down the hill into the stadium, and the lighting of the fire in the basement of Sachem, senior mural Members of Sachem, senior mural's honor organization, carried the 'laming torch.
The freshmen were ushered to their seats in front of the
Fred Ellsworth, alumni secretary; represented the alumni of the University. Representatives of the classes were: Graduates, Gevene Landrinh and John Hoover; seniors Henry Schwaller, and Betty Boddington; junior, Jim Burdge and June Aumiller; sophomores, Max Howard and June Moyer; freshmen, Seward Fleeson and Beailey.
The University colors were carried to the front of the rostrum where they were saluted by the audience. The audience followed using followed by, the Rock Chalk.
Engineering Professor
Takes Texas Post?
E. W. Hamilin, associate professor of electrical engineering, has resigned from the University to become professor of electrical engineering at the University of Texas. He has been replaced by Sam E. Clements, instructor in electrical engineering Clements took his graduate work at Yale University and has had teaching experience at Iowa College.
Sigma Delta Chi To Meet
Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity, will hold its first meeting of the year at 3:30 a.m. afternoon in the journalism building.
NOTICE
Closing hours for women for the University will be 12:30 for the rest of this week, except night which will be 10:30
VELMA WILSON
Wiley Chooses Band Personnel
More Tryouts Will Be Hold This Week for Potential New Members
Wiley said that from now on only outstanding musicians would be given trials for the band, and they must appear for a tryout this week.
One hundred and twelve members have been chosen for the University band by Russell L. Wiley, director, after three days of tryouts which included Wednesdays. Two more names were added to the list yesterday.
According to Wiley, the band can use one more tone saxophone, one also clarinet, and one bartonite saxophone to get under way in earnest next week.
Three new columnists are making their maiden voyages in the issues of The Daily Kansas this fall. "On the Shin," the gossip column that has been written for more than six years, will be written by Reginald Clement Buxton.
Three Columnists
Make Debuts
In Fall Kansan
An editorial page column will be conducted by Roderick Burton, former editor-in-chief of The Daily Kanaan and present chairman of the Kansan Board. The sports editor, Clavelle Holden, will prepare side-lightings on University athletics as a daily feature of the sports pase.
The "Shim" will appear each Tuesday and Thursday morning. Burton's column "On the Off Beat" will be printed on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Both writers will be represented in the Sunday issue.
Authorized Parties
Chi Omega, Open House at Charter House, 12:00 p.m.
Gamma Delta, Party at 818 Kentucky, 11:00 p. m.
Today
Kappa Alpha Theta, Open House at Union Building, 12:00 p.m.
Wesley Foundation, Penthouse Club at Eckes Hall. 11:30 p.m. Roger Williams Foundation, Recorded Events, 9:30 p.m. Eleighth and Kentuckee. 10:30 p.m.
Westminster Forum, Party at Presbyterian church, 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 2017
Saturday, September 29, 1953
Faculty-Student Reception and
Dance, Union Building, 8.30 to
12.00 p. m.
ELIZABETH MEGUIAR.
Membership, Plans Intramural Districting
Catching on with an enthusiasm never before shown by independent students at the University, the Independent Student Association has this fall reached a record membership of 702 persons.
And although the size of the organization is now more than double that of the past year, John Oakenkey, c'40; president of the I.S.A., confidently predicts that the movement will even triple itself, resulting a迟于 more than one thousand members with
"we gained 702 members by talking to students in the registration line," Oakson said yesterday, "and I feel sure that we will add another three hundred to our rolls when we make a sunvass of the dormitories and semi-organized houses."
A more complete program for social and intramural activities than has ever been attempted by the Kansas chapter of the national group is being mapped by Dave Whitney, c42, general manager, and Dorothy Schroeter, c42.
For the first time the organization is being divided into 10 districts to facilitate activity. Primary object of the districting plan is to aid the intramural program. In each district I.S.A. intramural teams will be organized to compete in all fields of University sports. The association will pay the intramural fees and completely outfit them with needed sporting equipment.
"Each of these divisions will also have its own social events, including dances and banquets," said Whitney, in charge of the
districting. "Money for the activities will be supplied the districts by the central organization. Each district will have its own chairman and intramural manager; these men and women will be selected by the L.S.A. council within a week or two."
The districting, Whitney added, will be completed by the last of this month so that the intramural teams may be organized the initial week in October when the University's intramurals begin.
Additional funds—aside from the membership fee—will be obtained at the National cornhusking contest to be held here Nov. 2 and 3. The I.S.A. is the only student group which will have a concession stand at the meet.
High on the list of important Hill events this first semester are
the three L.S.A. dances, the first of which is slated for Oct. 13. No band has yet been announced, "but we will have at least one "name band" this fall," Oakson promised.
First social event of the association's season was their "opher" Sunday night when Clyde Bysom and Dale Brodie's bands performed at the free gathering. Next on the calendar is the tea, open to all independent women whether I.S.A. members or not, Tuesday, Sept. 26 in the Memorial Union building.
On the following day there will be a smoker for all University men in the men's lounge of the Memorial Union building. A discussion will be held concerning the districting plans and the intramural project for the fall.