UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, MAY 16, 1939
NUMBER 152
Chancellor Urges Strong Leadership
By Reginald Buxton. c'40
★ New M.S.C. Hears Lindley Extoll Virtues of Democratic Self Government; Group Names Committee
By Reginaid Buckton, c 40 With the plea from Cahorcelor Lindley for a strong, courageous administration ringing in its ears, the new Men's Student Council last night began its work.
As the Council members leaned forward, listening intently, the Chancellor impressed upon them their responsibilities as custodians of the democratic spirit of self-government.
The question rises today in the citizens' minds as to what they should be or do. It is the Council's duty as a representative body to be the guiding light in solving that question on the Campus, the Chancellor continued.
"Very few people realize the value of good health until it is lost," the Chancellor said. "Today, people are realizing that democracy and democratic institutions are in danger."
Aided Reforms
Citing his own college experience when he deliberately made enemies by aiding needed reforms, the Chancellor urged the Council to do what they believed to be right, regardless of whose ties they might step on. "There is an exhilaration about doing the thing that should be done," he said. And he assured them that the fruit of their success would be worth the distress and trouble it might cause them.
With the Chancellor's talk serving as sort of parental advice the Council settled down to its work which consisted mainly in the routine task of appointing committees for next year.
An Independent Student Association bloc made its initiation appearance when John Oakson, c'40, representative-at-large, and David Whitney, c'42, Pachaeasamic representation, made a bid for L.S.A. sponsorship for the Jayhawk Nibble, a get-together given for the freshmen in the fall Henry Warner, a get-together given for visually in the evening asked M.S.C. financial aid for the event.
Emperors Confidence
C. H. Mullen, c39, president of the M.S.C., expressed confidence in his council and remarked that he didn't think it would be quite as "vociferous" as last year's assembly. However, he won't look at the dark-horse, Oakson, when he expressed that confidence.
Council officers elected at the meeting last night were: vice-president, Weaver McCainlm c. 39; secretary, Warren Gillen; treasurer, Harold Johnson; b. 40
ON THE SHIN
bv jimmy robertson
A few days ago Ye Shinster was introduced to "Huddle," an 8-month old racon. Dick Amerine gave Huddle to Denny Lemione for a birthday present not long ago. The little fellow is very affectionate and enjoys climbing around and Dick's shoulders. Huddle, by the way, plans to spend the summer at a camp with Deny.
Several students and faculty members in the School of Fine Arts or the department of speech and dramatic art might be happy to learn that Number 147 flunked the English proficiency examination last Saturday.
And speaking of the proficiency exam, one girl soberly explained to the examiners that she couldn't find
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Former Student Aspires to Fame As Jesse James
Frederick Fleming, fs, left the University last semester to attend school at Northwestern. He got as far as illinois before he discovers that his former employer who was to finance him, was a candidate for the state insane asylum.
But Freddie wasn't going to come back to Mt. Tucare in defeat so he started for New York and Broadway and fame in acting. Running low on transportation fare, he took to the thumb, and half-way through the Appalachians a woman picked him up. She was the one who had given pony which makes one-night tent stands throughout the East.
Freddie made a hit with her and now he's leading man in the role of Jesse James.
Women Athletes Will Hold Banquet
The W.A.A. annual banquet will be held at 6 o'clock tomorrow evening at Evens Hearth. At this time there will be initiation for the new officers and initialization of the officers for next year, and a program of special features.
Virginia Anderson, ed40, is in charge of the program, assisted by Irene McAdoo, ed40, and Mary K. Lattner, ed39.
The food committee consists of Irne McAdoo, ed'40; Julia Ruth Henry, ed'40; Mickie Learnard, ed'40; and Lois Wisler, ed'40.
Initiation services will be under the direction of Gearlidne Ulm, ed 40.
Mary K. Lattner, ed 38, the retiring president, will be in charge of installation of officers.
University Club To Honor Lindley
Chancellor E. H. Lindley will be guest of honor at a dinner at the University Club, Kansas City. Mo. Chancellor will honor the diar of the Kansas City Star.
Guests invited from Lawrence area; Judge Hugh Means; Dr. A. J. Anderson; Irving Hill; Charles B Holmes; Lieutenant-governor C. E Friend; Dolph Simons; Prof. W. L Burdick; Dean E. B. Stouffer; Dean Paul B. Lawson; Dean Frank T. McKinney; Dr. Arthur B. Weaver; alumni Secretary Ellsworth; Executive Secretary Raymond Nichols.
Many other guests have been invited from towns surrounding Kansas City.
Thieves Take Parker Car; Jse and Abandon It
A 1936 Ford V-8 belonging to Emmett Park, c'41, was found by Lawrence police about 9:30 this morning abandoned on East Fifteenth street. The car was stolen from building on building down 9 o'clock last night.
Park said that nothing was taken from the car and that there was no damage. The thieves apparently easily out for a joy ride, police said.
The Rev. Joseph F. King, instructu-
n in religion, discussed the place of re-
ligion in an ideal community at the
final meeting of the Social Service
commission yesterday at Henley
house.
Rev. King Discusses Community Religion
Mary James, c'41, conducted the meeting. This is the last in a series of lectures concerning recreation, research, and learning problems in an ideal community.
Boston U. Asks London
To Address Commencement
Topeka, May 16 — (UP) — Former Gov. Alf. M. Landon said today he had been invited to deliver the annual commencement address at Boston University on June 12. Dr. Landon has written exercise exercises in the Ellinwood Kan., high school, next Friday, May 19.
Men Chosen From Juniors And Seniors
- Will Advise and Instruct First Year Men During Special Week Next Fall; Program Set
Henry Werner, men's student adviser, today announced a complete list of 90 freshman counselors for 1939-40.
The men chosen from next year's junior and senior classes are in charge of freshman groups for the purpose of instructing them in the activities of Freshman Week and the characteristics of campus life.
The following men were chosen:
Robert Allen, c41; James Arnold,
c41; Jack Beamer, c41; James
Bounds, c44; Gordon Bingham, c44;
Bob Brocket, c40; Bob Brooks, c40;
Hugh Bruner, c41; Rodrick Burden,
c41; Richard Buckton, c41;
Reinald Buxton, c40; Charles Case, c41;
Brent Cambent, c41.
Each adviser will have a list of freshmen as advises. He will meet with them at designated times during Freshman Week next fall.
Russell Chitwood, c'4; Donald Cluster, c'4; Elijah Cole, c'4; James Crabtree, c'4; Jack Dalby, c'4; Lane Davis, c'4; Oliver Edwards, c-'4; Donald Estes, c'4; Lloyd Estes, c'4; Howard Engleman, c'4; James Fleming, c'4; Kermit Franks, c'4; and Glenn Foy, c'4.
Jim Harris, c'40; Cale Hekendonc
c'40; Bob Hedges, c'40; Leo Hendri-
cals, c'40; Hall Harry, c'40; Dan
Hirscher, c'40; Jack Huttig, c'
40; Robert E. Hunt, c'40; Leland
Huddeston, c'41; Sam Iwag, c'41; Marissa
Jackson, c'41; Stewart Jones, c'
40; Ernest Klesna, c'41.
John R. Kline, c'41; Irving Kuraner, c'40; Dwight D. Kurtz, c'40; John F. Llaidy, c'41; Carl Mortiz, c'41; Paul Morse, c'42; Richard MacCann, c'40; Bob McKay, c'40; Wilbur Leonard, c'46; Edwin R. Mairer, c'46; Brian S. McKay, Raymond Nepier, c'40; John Oaksen, c'44; Gordon O'Brien, c'40
Kalman A. Oravetz, c'40; Brewster Powers, c'40; Ecrcard Rolle, c'40; J. D Ramsey, c'40; Leo Rhodes, c'40; Dean Ritchie, c'40; Fred Robertson, c'42; Budd Russell, c'41; Keith Schuermann, c'40; Preston Shane, c'41; Bob Shaeffer, c'40; Bob Sullivan, c'41; James R. Shipley, c'40.
Joe Then, c'40; William Tuxel, c'41; Bruce Vanor, c'40; Arthur Williamson, c'40; Ed Wiles, c'40; Wm L Waugh, c'40; Richard Westham, c'41 Mac Wynne, c'40; Jim Surface, c'42; Bill Hataway, c'41; Arthur Poindexter, c'unc1; Charles Toberon, c'40. Ed Wiencoke, c'40. Dave Whitney, c'42; Paul Wise, c'42; and Rogu Montgomery, c'41.
The following girls will go: Dori Twente, *c*24, Joan Moorehead, *c*24, Marguerite Learned, *c*24, Mary Ewers Payne, *c*24, W.Y. executive secretary,
The Girl Reserve club from Marysville High School has invited a group from the University Y.W.C.A. to attend a meeting for high school freshmen at Marysville Thursday.
Y.W. Invited To Meeting Of Girl Reserve Club
The group will leave at noon Thursday to drive the 140 miles to Marysville and will be back that night.
Alumni to Return From Near and Far For Commencement
Among those who plan to be present are Ex-governor Walter A. Huxman of the class of 1914; Marie Sealey, former director of the Women's division of Macey's store in New York, and president of the New York Alumnium association; Bien H. Barnett, now engaged in banking in Jacksonville, Florida and Monte Carlo; C. W. Flechet, c'97, president of the Tite-flex metal hose company; and Helen Filken Fox, c'29, Newark, N. J.
Many alumni plan to visit the University during commencement according to an announcement from the Alumni office today.
May Apply For NYA Work
Project applications for National Youth Administration work next year may be submitted any time between now and the close of school it was announced today by Martha Tillman, secretary of the NYA office. Although the office has not received official notice from Washington that the work will be continued next year, it is proceeding on the supposition that it will, Miss Tillman said.
- Any Staff Member or Non-Profit Organization May Present Projects
Any staff member of the University or any non-profit organization in Lawrence may-submit a project to us. Please note that they have had one this year or not.
Students are assigned to work in their major department whenever possible. The office tries to meet the qualifications requested by supervisors in making assignments. Work for this year ends June 2, and no time sheets after that date will be accepted.
The work done on these projects is of value not only to the supervisor or department, but it is of educational value to the student assigned. During the past year NYA students have been assigned to about 250 projects on the Campus and downtown.
Faculty Members To Visit Denominational Schools
Dean E. B. Stouffer, of the Graduate School, and other members of a faculty committee will leave Thursday to visit several of the denominational colleges of central Kansas.
The other members of the committee are: Prof. F, E Kester; Associate Dean J. H. Nelson of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and Prof. Domenico Gagliardo of the economics department
R.O.T.C. Graduates Join Officers Reserve Corps
Graduating members of the Reserve Officers Training Corps at the University have joined the Reserve Officers Association of the United States Army as junior members, 100 per cent. There are 36 R.O.T.C. men who will be graduated this spring.
The committee will visit Friends University at Wichita, Kansas Wesleyan College at Salm, Sterling College at McPherson college at McPherson.
The University is one of three schools in America to have this record.
Phi Beta Kappa Initiates 45 Senior Scholars
★ Dinner Follows Service
In Memorial Union Last
Night; Four Speakers
Are Heard
Forty-five seniors were initiated into Phi Beta Kappa last night in the Men's lounge of the Union building.
Professor of economics Domenice Gagliardo, president of the Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, presided at the initiation and was master of ceremonies at the dinner following the installation.
Four speakers, John Lintner, c'39 Mrs. John E. Hankins, Barbara Woodard, c'39 and H. H. Lane, professor of zoology, spoke on the general theme. "The Retreat to Shanghai" by John Lee led the group in a few songs.
Those initiated, all seniors in the college, are: Harold E. Addington Loren Wesley Akers; David W. Angevine, Lawrence P. Birney; Robert E. Blair, Almond Blanchat, Jessie Bradbury.
Dorothy Bubbit, John Martin Burger, Dean Dallom, Mary Elizabeth Douglas, Zenth Mac Fowler Richard Gage, Marian Gernmann, William James Gistrop, Blaine E Grimes, Mr. Mildred Ruby Hauser, Mary Louise Kamaia, Irving Kass, Mary R Lewin, Mary Mina MeDonald
Robert James Morton, Charles H Mullen; Vete Nowsinake, William H. Osmond, Martha Ann Finnco Jameis C. Pinney, David Prager.
Philip M. Raup, William L. Readman M. M. Rehg, Laiola ReBra岛 Sairee Marguerite Silkes; Morle E. Simmons
Doris Stockwell, James Neil Sussur,
Beral Dean Cadon Evelyw Ruth Thompson, Ruth Timpe, Randall Weed, Margaret Josephine Wilson, Mary Elizabeth Wilson, Barbara Ellen Woodward, and Tom Yee.
Seven students at the University were elected to Phi Beta Kappa last fall bring the total chosen this year to 52. Elected at the time were: Philomeno Bourassa, John V. Lilner, Paul Moritz, Elizabeth Raymond, Helen C. Rice, Eldon B. Smith, and Earl Stuckenbruck.
Candidates For Owl Staff Meet
Candidates for editor and business manager of the Sour Owl will be interviewed by members of SIGma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity which publishes the humor magazine, at the Journalism building tomorrow. Candidates all, from around the world, will be positioned, will be heard at 3:20. They are expected to outline their ideas for the magazine.
12 Long Years
Mull sketched the tree from the window of the post office one noon
Fine Arts Piano Students Present Ensemble Recital
Student Funsters Warned by Chiefs
The chief, in warning of the danger, said the student may be seriously injured or killed if an attack is made to escape in the stolen car.
The past few weeks several resorts have been made of stolen cars which turned out to be pranks played on the owner by fraternity brothers. Chief Anderson related a case several nights ago where the owner notified the police his car was missing. Sergeant Peterson, in charge of the case, also informed the sheriff's office, after the boy phoned police to tell them it was done by a prankster in his fraternity.
Kay Kyser
Kyser Scribbles
Students intent on playing pranks with car owners were warned today by Chief of Police Jude Anderson they may face serious consequences unless the practice is discontinued.
Members of the classes in piano ensemble will present a recital at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow in the auditorium of Frank Strong hall. The program will consist of numbers for two and four pianists at two pianos.
Members from the classes of Miss Allie Merle Conger who will give the recital are: Rosalys McCreary, fa'41; Helen Van Dyke, fa'uncl; Audene Fausset, fa'41; Marshall Butter, fa'ercl; Lois Worrel, fa'42; Eileen Martin, fa'42; Ruth Baird, fa'ercl; Agnens Byleth Strachan, fa'42; Wimfred Hill, fa'41; Zaida Pratt, fa'41; Rath Ardis Bowman, fa'30; Jane Chekes, fa'41; Alice Russell, fa'30; and Joyce Vetter, fa'39.
Swingster's Chirography Distinguishes New Owl
Mailman's Tree Holds Tight
Kay Kyser can write, too! The old professor of swing wields the pen for the May issue of the Sour Owl, which will go on sale at
twelve long years ago in the University post office, a tree was born. Sketched on the inner office blackboard with a piece of white chalk by Grant Mull, the first mail carrier from the University post station, it still stands. R. C. Abraham, the postmaster and caretaker of the tree, guards it jealously.
while he was waiting for the mail. Abracham has stopped many employees as they were about to erase the drawing, which requires minor retouchings from time to time due to wearing off of the chalk.
Two years ago J. E. Mercer, the present parcel carrier, added a swing with a child in it to the drawing. As yet, no birds have built their nest there, so some artist of the future may have to add a
feathery touch to make the drawing complete.
Kay Kyser's Band To Play For 750 Couples Tonight
Muli who now lives in California, returned five years ago and was astonished to see his drawing still on the board. Fearing that the sketch will be destroyed, caretaker Danny takes a number of pictures of it.
The model for the drawing still stands outside the post office window, but has been trimmed until it no longer resembles the sketch.
7' o clock this evening in front of Hoch auditorium and in all Hill jelly joints. Dick LaBan, editor of the Sour Owl prosec'd an article about Professor deWrood as well as picture of Kyder and Annie Simmons, vocalist.
Campus professors are likewise represented in the May number. Articles by Prof. R. H. Wheeler, department of psychology, and Prof. E. C. Buehler, department of speech, brighten up the magazine.
"This is the first time this year that a man of Kyser's prominence has contributed to the Owl. It is not ususe to date." said Dick LaBan.
Carton by Dick Harwood and Don Fitzgerald, gossip gathered by Sue Johnston and written by Vince McCarthy in article by Dick LaBar are included.
The magazine will go on sale over the campus tomorrow morning.
Seven hundred fifty couples will dance to the music of Kay Kyser's band tonight at the annual Senior Cakewalk at 8 o'clock in Hoch auditorium. Approximately 1,000 spectators will be present.
The party officially will end at 12 o'clock and closing hours have been set for 12:45 a.m.
Dance manager Don Wood, b'39,
and Charles McCreight of the Business Office, were making last minute preparations this afternoon for the occasion.
Kyser's hand will be the first big name band to play on the Campus since Ted Weem's orchestra appeared back in 1929.
Kyler's reputation as a dance band leader was emphasized by the rapid sale of the limited block of dance tickets. His is the only name of the dancers to be included in organizing organization for the variety dance managers in recent years.
Until 1925 the Cakewalk was a class affair, at which the members of the class were entertained by playing games and listening to recitations either in the gymnasium or in a downtown hall. After 1925 the Cakewalk became a University party and has evolved into one of the major social events of the spring season on the Hill.
The senior class committee appointed by Clyde Siphew paved the way for the signing of the contract when they voted unanimously to sponsor a nationally famous band or the occasion.
"No buqt tickets have been revealed," McCreight said today. Several tickets remain yet to be stamped before the holders will be released and sold enough to he said. Nearly all the 750 tickets were checked yesterday.
The check-up would sound like some of the publicity gags you've heard of, if it were not for the fact that all tickets have been sold. The increased demand of the increased demand, were asking as high as $6 for the ducts.
Kyser has been playing for the Lucky Strike program this year, and his appearance tonight will be made en route to the West coast.
This year the annual affair is being held for the first time in Hoch auditorium. Wrap will be checked in the lobby, but those with dance tickets must use the side entrances that open directly on the dance floor. Spectator's tickets will be taken in the lobby.
Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, will initiate 15 new members this afternoon in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building. Of the 15 who took the preparatory examination, seven made perfect scores. They are: Haven Glass, Bob Blair, gr.; Donald DelFord, c4; Bill William, c4; Ke2 Spalding, c4; Doyle Hailerly, c.unc.
Alpha Phi Omega Initiates Members
Other initiates are Tom Evans, 1; lunch; Hul Rupettain, *c*42; Hairy Luksens, *c*42; Richard Rupp, c-42; Stan Clark, *e*uncl; Kenneth Troup, *c*40; C.H. Mullen, *c*39; and Charles Wright, Jr., *j*a'42.
Senior Gives Invitational Piano Recital Yesterday
An invitational piano recital was given by Nina Griffith, fa39, yesterday afternoon in the auditorium of the library. She is a pupil of Jan Chapiusso.
The program opened with "Sonata op. 27, No. 1" (Beethoven), followed by "F Sharp Impromptu" and "Fantasy Impromptu" (Chopin). The piano part was accompanied by the moment of "Concerto in C Minor" (Mozart) with Professor Chipman play the orchestral parts on the second piano.