UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
VOLUME XXXVI
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3. 1939
NUMBER 143
Business Day Features Election
Lewis Wins Poetry Contest
Women Singers Leave Tomorrow On 2-Day Tour
- Glee Club of 51 Voices,
Under Irena Peabody Will
Sing in Kansas City and
Topocha
the University Women's Glee Club, under the direction of Miss Irene Peabody, will start tomorrow morning on a two day tour to Kan-
The club of 51 persons will sing tomorrow before Wyandotte High School at 9 a.m., Rosedale High School at 11 a.m., and Central High School at 1:30 p.m. It will conclude the day's schedule with a program visitation KUE at 4 p.m. The group will return to Lawrence in the evening.
The tour will be the fourth one the group has taken since it has been under the direction of Miss Peabody, who was business manager of the organization when she was in school.
Friday morning the club will go to Topека to sing before the Highland Park Senior High School at 8:30; the Topека Senior High School at 10:15, and the Topека Junior High School at 1:30.
Accompanist on the tour will be Winifred Hill, fa'41, pianist, and Edna Givens, fa'aucl, violinist.
Farmer Named Directoru Editor
The student directory committee today announced the appointment of Bill Farmer, c38, a P.S.G.L. representative on the Men's Student Council, as editor of the Student Directory for 1939-40.
Set Deadline for Taking Proficiency Exam
Farmer was selected from a list of 17 persons by a committee compose of Velma Wilson, c'41, Mary Garrison, c'41, Clifford Willis, gr. Marvin Cosx, c'41, Dr. W. H. Shewee, associate professor of geology, and Martha Tillman, executive secretary of the C.S.E.P.
May 13 has been set as the closing date for the English Proficiency Exams, it was announced today. All students graduating in 1940 or later are required to take the examination.
Two hundred eighty-three students have already passed the exam and 225 remain to take the test.
All students who have not taken the examination should file their applications for the exam at the College office between May 8 and 10. All three freshmen who filled those applications in May, 1988 may reenter.
Midweek Is Tonight
Jim Bounds, e'39, announced today the regular Midweek Varsity dance will be held in the Memorial Union ballroom this evening.
ON THE
ON THE SHIN
by jimmy robertson
Directory Editor--per in the Memorial Union building, "Chima," he said, "has been going an intellectual and in economic reawakening which is reflected in the increased zeal of Chinese students for higher education.
As I sat down to write this column last night my room came in armed with 40 familiar quotations. Much against my better judgment I let him quiz me on the authors and since the day he learned his name, mumelahneia, thrown utterly dependent into depths of deepest depair. Not because my score totalled only 8 per cent, but because it occurred to me that I, like those famous authors, would someday lie lonely and forgotten in an obscure grave where the funeral works glibly roll off the tongues of after dinner speakers. And, like as not, the gluttons gathered in banque halls will attribute
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Selected from a group of 17 applicants, Bill Farrar, c'39, was named editor of the student yearbook, and in the year it was announced today.
'Stage Door' Here Friday Night
Wichita U. Players To Make Fourth Annual Appearance Here
"Stage Door," George Kaufman and Edna Ferber's former success of Broadway and Hollywood, will be presented by the Wichita Players in Fraser theater Friday at 8 p.m. The performance will mark the fourth annual appearance of University of Wichita players here.
Two outstanding acresses, Mary Elsie Reser, and Kathryn Lansing, were the first comedy's recent "Penny Wise" have important parts in "Stage Door."
"This play requires the biggest cast that ever gone on tour from any Kansas school. Actors, actresses and stage crew must essentially inquire about a role." Allen Crafton of the department of speech and dramatic art said today.
The group will be here as a part of the Theater Forum for Kansas schools. The "Stage Door" cast has chartered a special car and luggage car on the Santa Fe railroad for the trip.
George Wilner of Wichita, who has directed the previous productions, will be in charge of the performance Friday.
Quill Club To Initiate New Members Tomorrow
Initiation ceremony for the members of Quill Club, honorary literary society, will be held at the Hon. Barbara Hopkins tomorrow evening at 7:30.
Pledges are expected to be there for the pledging ceremony.
Leo Freed, c'40 will play compositions of Tschakowsky and Wagner and discuss the relationship between his formal composition at meeting on May 8.
Chinese College Student Fund Still Short of Goal
One hundred dollars yet stands between the amount collected and the desired goal for the Chinese Fund drive.
The purpose of the fund drive which ends tonight is to aid Chinese college students in the war-shattered areas of China.
According to last minute reports this afternoon about $300 has been collected both from tags sold and ticket sales for the Bowl-of-Rice Supper, which was held last night.
NOTICE
The Independent Student Association will hold a mass meeting of all members tomorrow night at 7:30 in Frank Strong Auditorium for the purpose of electing a president and executive council for next year. It is to be desired that all members who are interested in the administration of the I.S.A. be present for the election,
Carruth Award To Student For Third Time
- Second Prize Goes to Elaine Steeper and Third To Raymond Farris, in The Annual Contest
Kenneth Lewis, c39, won the annual William Herbert Crathruth poetry contest for the third consecutive time, it was announced today by Prof W. S. Johnsson, chairman of the awards committee. Lewis received first prize of $60 for his poems entitled "Somets from a Diary."
Second prize, with an award of $40 goes to Siged Elaine Steeper, c'42 for her poem "Buils"; and Ray-mondirk Farcis, c'ancl, won third prize with his verse "My Future Son." He will receive $20.
Honorable mention was given to the following poems: Richard MacCann, c'40, for "February Day"; and Ruth Spencer, c'unel, for "I Shall Praise the name of poetry will be given to those who received honorable mention."
The entries in the contest were judged by Robert P. Tristram Coffin, head of the department of English of Bodwin College, a poet of national reputation and Pulitzer prize winner; Willard Wattles, head of the English department of Rollin College; and Professor Johnson, chairman of the department of English here.
The Carruth Memorial Fund was established in 1927 in honor of late William Herbert Carruth, nationally known poet, graduate of the University in 1880 and for 30 years head of the department of German He was at one time vice-chancellor of the University.
Pharmacists Visit Detroit Drug Labs
A visit to the Park Davis drug laboratories in Detroit is the goal of 29 students and faculty members of the School of Pharmacy who left at noon today on a three day field trip. These processes of medicine manufacture
The group's expenses in Detroit will be paid by the Parke Divis company. They will visit Parkedale, biological farm of the company; heat talks by members of the firm's executive staff; and, take conducted tours through all branches of the drur factory.
The list of leaders for the trip includes Prof. Lloyd L. Boughton or the School of Pharmacy; J. T. Grogner, 26; a Parke Davia representative in Topoka, and Mr. and Mrs. Beber, druggers of Leavenworth.
"All Quit on the Western Front," will be shown under the auspices of the Peace Action committee in Fraser theater May 4 in conjunction with peace activities sponsored by the committee. An all-University conventon for peace discuss ion will be held May 14.
War Movie Tomorrow
Puppets Perform In Marionette Musical Comedy
"H.M.S. Pimafora," musical comedy of Gilbert and Sullivan, will be performed entirely by 24-inch puppets in the marmorite show sponsoring the house opera, hourlong musical sorcery, at 4 p.m. next Sunday in Fraser theater.
The puppets are the creation of three sisters, all graduates of the School of Fine Arts, Margaret Ione, and Rachel Bushong. They have presented their mationette show in Kansas City, Cleveland, and St. Joseph, Mo., and other mid-western cities.
The complete pinfaeor will be presented Sunday, including the choruses. The three Bushong sisters will take all women speaking of the Kansas City Resident theater will take the men's speaking parts.
Mc Michael Talks At Rice Supper
Chinese Youth Is Willing To Undergo Hardships for An Education
Speaking to an audience of 300 hundred students, Jack McMeicha widely traveled lecturer, narrated his experiences in war-torn China last night at the Bowl of Rice supper in the Memorial Union building, "Chima," he said, "has been going an intellectual and in economic reawakening which is reflected in the increased zeal of Chinese students for higher education.
Some of the students, he continued, come 1,200 miles to attend a university.
"The enthusiasm for college work is reflected in the hardships which the young men and women of China face. The desire to meet the desired education."
The hardships of the Sino-Japanese war on the college students are increased as the war goes on, to McMichael continued. "At the present time, 10,000 students in an open air dining-room."
Preceding McMichael's speech Chancellor E. Holliday, L迪笛 Forks, c40; president of the Y.W.C.A. and Paul Moritz c30; spoke appealing to the student body for continued support in the drive.
Washington, May 3—(UP) - The House today begins debate which will determine whether President Roosevelt's first reorganization order will become law in the absence of congressional disapproval.
Tuber conceded that there was no chance of his resolution being approved. It rejection would permit the governor to become effective June 25.
To be considered was an adverse report by the House reorganization committee on a resolution introduced by the R. N., Y., to block the order.
Representatives Debate Reorganization Order
New W.S.G.A. Members Take Over Helm
*Miss Meguior, C. H. Mul-
ten Talk to Group at First
Meeting Since Election in
Union Lost Night
With plans for the future in mind, 16 new members who will be at the wheel of the Women's Self-Government Association next year, began executive duties last night at their first meeting since election in the Pine room of the Memorial Union building.
Velma Wilson, e40, newly elected head of the W.S.C.A., introduced Miss Elizabeth Megniar, adviser to women, who urged that the new Council members keep in mind at all times that they are not just one person but a group with a vast number of persons from over a vast state from many home towns.
"Put the very best into what you have to do, and the best will come out," Miss Meguiar advised.
Mullion Talks
C. H. Mullen, c39, activity man and new M.S.C. president, presented a brief history of the Students' State-Wide Activity County Clubs that were at one time Hill organizations. These were dropped, he noted, and 1822 correspondence Bureau organization. Its purpose is to send out news of the University over the state.
An appropriation of $30 was first asked of each the M.C. and the W.S.G.A. Of that amount, $20 was received and the Bureau began its work. Mullen recalled that last year each council gave $50.
No immediate action was taken by the Council upon the proposal but it will be discussed at the next May meeting.
"In order to enlarge the activities commission for next year. I'm asking for an appropriation of $100." Mullen said.
Get Appropriation
A measure calling for an appropriation of $50 to Mortar Board, honorary scholastic organization, presented by the president was passed to add to the sum given it by last year's Council.
The following were appointed to various positions: social chairman, Ethelne Burns, c'40; student directory committee, Mary Garrison, c'40; budget committee, Joan Hobert, c'41; Jayhawker representative, Elizabeth Barclay, c'40; peace officer, Dennis Cox, c'40; vocational guidance. Ruth Olive Brown, c'40; and house presidents association, Betty McVey, c'40.
Union operating committee, Velmi Wilson, Winnie Jimiee, c'40; Betty McVey, and Jean Robertson, c'41 These members also help comprise the joint committee on student affairs.
Fine Arts Recital Will Feature 6 Students
A student recital by six students in the School of Fine Arts will be presented at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow.
The program will consist of piano solos, Hazel Hayes, f'41; Ellen Martin, f'42; Eudene Fauett, f'42; and Loren Withers, f'40; violin solo, Betty Haney, f'42; and trombone solo, Leslie Sperie, f'uncl.
Coalition Candidate
Keith Schuerman, who heads the ticket of the Coalition party as presidential candidate in to-day,rows's School of Business election.
Commerce Choice-
Bob McKay, candidate for student president of the School of Business on the Commerce party ticket.
Cakewalk Tickets Sell to All Friday
Tickets for the Senior Cakewalk will go on sale to the general public Friday, after the close of the preliminaries. The students could purchase duets.
There have been approximately 400 tickets sold to date the Business office reported today. The plan to limit the party to 750 couples was still in effect the business office said. Tickets can be bought at the busiest point or at the desk at the regular price of $2.00 advance sale and $2.25 at the gate.
For the first time in history the party will be held in Hoch auditorium. Kay Kyser and his nationally known orchestra will be hosts for the evening. Kyser is one of the top ranking and most popular bands in Germany. He will provide a great deal of entertainment in addition to his fine music.
Women's Glee Club Set for Annual Tour---
General admission tickets for spectators scans will be 50c and can be purchased at the business office, the Corner Store or at the Round Corner drug store.
Undergrads And Faculty To Play Ball
- Annual Half-Holiday To Include Baseball Games, Banquet, and Voting
Voting will take place all day,
but there will be no less
classes in the afternoon. The
polls will be open from 9 to 12
a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m.
No Platforms
The annual School of Business election, high-point of tomorrow's half-holiday known as Business Day, promises to be much quieter than that of last year. Politicians were accused of paying voting fees in exchange for votes in last year's business election. This year no fee will be charged for voting.
The candidates are:
President: Bob McKay, b/40
Commerce party; Keith Schuerman,
b/40 Coalition party.
Vice-president: Merle Linsey, b'40. Coalition party; LeRoy Peterson, b'40. Commerce party.
Secretary: Raleigh Bowlby, b'40,
Commerce party; Marguerite Jones,
b'40, Coalition party.
Treasurer Charles Yeomans, b'40
Coalition party; Bill Waugh, b'40
Commerce team
Neither party has presented a platform as the offices are almost wholly honorary.
In the afternoon the annual hall games will be held to decide the champions of the School of Business. The juniors and seniors will play first and the faculty will play the winners. The faculty has been engaging in extensive practice the past week and expects to win by a wide margin.
To Honor Lindley
A banquet will climax the day's activities at 6:30 in the Union building. The banquet will be in honor of Chancellor E. H. Lindley, since the School of Business was the only school of the University to participate.
Announcement of results of the election and the presentation of the baseball champions will be made at the banquet. Dean Frank T. Stockton will be toastmaster and Chancellor Lindley and Dr. J. E. Le Rossignol will be the principal speakers. Doctor Le Rossignol is president of the School of Business at the University of Nebraska.
Tickets for the banquet may be secured at the School of Business office tomorrow.
This will be the first banquet in several years which the Governor of Kansas has been unable to attend.
Medical Graduates Outnumber Others Practicing in State
"More graduates of the School of Medicine of the University are practicing medicine in the various counties of the state than those of any other institution," said Dr. T. D. Fitzgerald, staff physician of the Kansas State Medical Meeting in Tookna.
Almost 70 graduates are practicing in Wyandotte county while Douglas county is represented by University men at the present time.
Among interesting displays offered for inception by visiting physicians was a number of types of microscopes, Doctor Fitzsaller said.
"One type which will be very beneficial is the microscope equipped with photographic plates which register the specimen for permanent record. The camera fits down into the lens," the doctor explained, "catching the subject as usuinely seen by the eve."
The meeting will last for two more days and other members of the University medical staff expect to attend.