UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
Z-229
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 1930
NUMBER 127
W.S.G.A. Is Host To 165 Coeds
Fish Gulper Is Petitioned Into Politics
- Ramsay Named Candidate For M.S.C. Presidency in Article; Will Run Without A Supporting Ticket
BULLETIN
At noon there were slightly over a hundred signatures on the petition asking that Goldfish Bob Ransamy's name be placed on the ballot as an independent candidate for President of the Men's Student Council.
Gulpin' Bob Ramsay, still International Intercollegiate Goldfish eating champion, was named in a petition today to run as in independent candidate for the presidency of the Men's Student Council in the coming election, April 20.
Ever since Ramsay broke the goldfish gulpin' record by swallowing 50 fish Saturday night, he has been asked by admirers to throw his hat into the political ring.
He Will Accept
When informed of the petition being circulated Ramsay said in a modest way, "I will accept if enough men sign that petition today."
Some talk of forming a third political party was in the air but Ramsey stated definitely, "I will make this race alone exactly as I did in winning my goldfish eating chambers," she added without the support of the students present that night. I hope I gain their support again on April 20.
When Ramsay was informed that political parties always had support platforms and candidates for minor offices he said, "I might give some consideration in the formulation of a platform, if that is the customary way of doing things. I will not drag any other student candidates through the mire with me." There lie Noise Now.
The new candidate hastened to add,
"I will not use legerdemain in this campaign. Everything will be on the up and up."
Ramsey is an unclassified student in the college, coming here from Arkansas City last fall. He is entirely self-supporting, working in a Hill cafe and supplementing his income with performance performances of magical tricks.
This nomination today throws the Men's Student Council election into a three-cornered race with C. H. Mullin, c'39 and John Oakson, c'40; battling Gulpin' for the coveted position.
Woman Joins Fish Gulpers
Winsome Betty Smith, c'39 campus stage satellite, entered the Blue Mill yesterday as just another coed. When she left a few minutes later it was as Women's Intercollegiate Goldfish Gulping championship title, she was forced to cop the title formerly held by a University of Missouri woman.
Betty's feat brought both the men's and women's championships to the University.
ON THE SHIN
by jimmy robertson
Because Selma Hensler walloped Mark Alexander and Bill Asher in a game of one-o-cat (the baseball variety), he carted her to the Campus in the Alexander town car and made her wails home booted.
Gosh-awful mad about the whole thing, Selma called the police. Saying that she was Mrs. Alexander she reported that the family jabble
Famous Graduate--be red jerk for no 'toir tribute' by dera
Denise Johnson, <40>, and Maxine Miller,
Johnson, <40>, will put them through their
<41>, will put them through their
milieu.
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Dr. Tenny Frank, University graduate in 1896, who died early yesterday morning in Oxford, England, where he was serving as visiting professor. He had been professor of Latin at Johns Hopkins University since 1909, Doctor Frank was 63 years old.
A.W.S. Convention Program
TODAY
6:00 p.m. Dinner - Memorial
union ballroom, Speaker, Miss
Thelma Mills, dean of women
at Missouri University.
8:00 p.m. Modern Chair—directed by Ross Robertson, Memorial Union building lounge.
WEDNESDAY
7:45 a.m. Breakfast, Memorial Union building cafeteria.
.145 am. Breakfast, Mortar Board, Memorial Union building, Old English room.
9:00 a.m. Symposium for
delegates — Franklin Strong hall
auditorium. Subject, "Growing
Us in a Democracy."
11:00 a.m. Discussion groups to be announced.
12:30 p.m. Lunch, Memorial Union building ballroom.
2:00 p.m. Reports of D
2:00 p.m. Reports of Discussion groups—men's lounge.
3:00 p.m. Coke intermission, Memorial Union building fountain.
3:30 p.m. Closing business session—Memorial Union building, men's lounge.
6:00 p.m. *Formal Banquet,* Memorial Union building ballroom. Speaker, Ms. Zulu Bemington and the Flat Hills" of Topka.
Improved Conditions Result In More Jobs for Teachers
Improved business and financial conditions are resulting in more and better job for teachers, according to the Teachers' Placement Bureau.
At the present time there are about 225 seniors and graduates who have placed applications with the Placement Bureau. Mr. Chandler is expecting to have at least 240 to 250 requests for teachers.
A.W.S. Delegates Hear Speakers, Dine and Discuss
- Meguir, Werner, Landrith Greet Women Visitors; a Compliment Paid Group by Men's Adviser
Two speakers, five discussion groups, a business meeting, and luncheon with the sororities comprised the main events attended today by delegates to the Intercollegiate Convention of Associated Women Students now in the second day of its biennial conference here.
Miss Margaret A. Hickey, president of the Missouri Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs, addressed the group this morning on the subject "Careers for the World of Tomorrow." She believes that women today are affected by new competition in the social order, new ways of working and living, added responsibility and more need to be self-supporting.
"The college girl," said the career expert, "must become aware of attitudes of business life, the types of work available, the number of opportunities, and what developments are likely to take place. She must have a responsible occupational outlook, be technically prepared for the job and not enter into work as a temporary thing.
"There is at the present time a trend for more and more women to contribute to the family finances as a matter of necessity and a woman must be prepared for self-support if the occasion demands. A liberal education and the specialized training gives one a definite advantage."
By Shirley Smith, c'39
Margaret Hickey
A thespian, dear to the hear of D director Rolla Nuckles is Bob Allen c'41, dashing basketball satellite who became a dasher wooing and worl the role of the virile hero, Edward Middleton.
Dr. Walter Judd, Chinese medical missionary, before the delegates at 2:30 this afternoon. Discussion
Muscle Men Will Take Part Of Cuties in K-Club Play
"The Japanese Aggression" was the subject of the speech given by
The haunting sweetness of Howard Engleman, c'41, won for the brilliant eagar cover the coveted role of the beautiful Mary Wilkson, heroine to whom death is preferable to dishonor.
By Virginia Gray, c'41 and
The old-time hip-provoking vehicle has an all-male cast that would turn David Belasco as a grave. To Freddie Biosleev, c'39 goes the part of the fleddish Lawyer Cribs and a more convincing vileness. The film also outraged cries from a gullible audience. Freddie's a natural.
Flash to the amusement park the K-Club sponsored play, "The Drunkard," started rehearsal last night in Green hall with a east of 45
It was a difficult decision but Nuckles finally gave the nod to John Narramore, b'40, who will play the part of Agnes, the half-wit. Ralph
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Miller, ed. 42, becomes mother in the part of Mary's maternal parent, Mrs. Wilson. Other roles and members of the cast who will portray them are: William Dowton, Dick Anineer, c'41; Farmer Gates and Farmer Steven, Kirk Owen, c'41 and John Burge, c'41, Mr. Rocelow, Steve Renke, c'42; Barkeeper, Chet Friedland, ed. 40.
In addition to the play itself Nelson Sullivan, c'39, has signed up a bevy of heavy beauties that will tingle the nerves of the front-row-cheese. In addition, Monte Merkle, c'40, will set the tempo for his fellow cuties in an astonishing dance muscle. The other chorites for a night are: Bill Lenhart, c'40; Jack Turner, b'40; Bob Hunlum, h'40; Jim Hunlum, j'40; Coilia, h'30; Bill Arnold, c'40; Frank Bukaty, ed'41; Edith Cedwaldham, c'40.
Easter Vacation
Starts Tomorrow;
Last Kansan Today
The Campus feminine element has been done a bit of premature Easter parading but just the same coeds are getting a three-day holiday to show off the latest monstrosities in headwear, etc. The vacation, which starts officially at noon tomorrow and goes on well, although it is doubtful if the fashion trends will.
If first class instruction has anything to do with terpachorear rhythm the big muscle boys shouk
Publication of The Kansan will be suspended during the holidays, it was announced today by Harold E. Addington, c-39, publisher. The next issue will be Wednesday, April 12. Classwork will be resumed with 8:30 sessions Tuesday, April 11.
Watson library hours for the vacation will be: Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m; Saturday, 9 a.m to 12 mounths of day and 5 p.m. Regular library hours will be resumed Tuesday, April 11.
Student Orators Clash Tonight
★ Three Prizes and Chance To Represent University At Boulder Given
Ten students will give orations tonight at 8 o'clock in Fraser剧院, competing for cash prizes of $15, $10, and $5, and the chance to win them in the Missouri Valley conference meet at Boulder Colo. April 13.
The contest will replace the annual freshman-sophomore and junior-contests, always held until this year.
Those competing tonight are: Hall Ruppenthal, c.42, "Dear Stalks the Highway"; Karl Ruppenthal, c.39, "Chips in the Desert"; Donald Hayman, c.uncel, "The Napoleons Are Learning"; Irving Kass, c.39, "No Road Here"; Mary McAnaw, c.42, "The Voice of the People"; Mac Wynne, c.40, "Great American Weak"; Well, Here We Are Again; Russell Basker, c.42, "Free Air"; Richard MacCann, c.40, "Cooperation With Destiny"; and James Meredith, c.41, "Social Consciousness."
The contest will be judged by members of the faculty and business men of Lawrence The winner, if eligible, will represent the University in the Missouri Valley contest April 13. To be eligible for entrance into the contest, the student must be male, and an undergraduate.
Low Grade Reports Due Tomorrow
Dr. J. H. Nelson, associate dean of the College, announced Friday that all teachers in the College having freshman and sophomore students in their classes are expected to present reports on those who are having difficulties in their work. These reports are due in by the time the Easter vacation begins, when they will be assembled and sent to freshman and sophomore advisers right after Easter.
During the four days of April 11 to 14, every freshman and sophomore should see his adviser. He will find the name and office hours of his ad-hoc bulletin board series from the bulletin board secret from the office. 121 Frank Strunk hall.
Juniors and seniors in the College will, following the regular procedure, be notified by mail of low mid-sementum standing.
To Discuss University During Easter Vacation
Meetings will be held at several Kansas high schools during Easter vacation and later this spring at which members of the Statewide Student Activities commission will discuss the University. Plans for the meetings were perfected at a meeting of the commission last week.
Paul B. Lawson, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, is aiding in preparation of material for the meetings. Charles Wright, 'f4, 42; Dorothy Gear, c'42, will appear at Highland Park High School,
Horn To Speak At Honors Meet; Name High Man
- Honor Societies, Class Leaders Will Be Announced; The Speaker Is President of Baku U.
Dr. Nelson P. Horn, president of Baker University, will be the principal speaker at the 16th annual Honors Convocation to be held in Hoch auditorium on April 18, it was announced today.
The Honors Convocation is held each year to give honorable mention to the upper 10 per cent of the senior class of each school of the University and the leader or leader of the other classes. The Honor Man for the class of 1989 will be an honorary honoree, honour board Sachem for men, and Mortar Board for women, will announce their new members.
Doctor Horn has been president of Baker University since 1936. He received his A.B. degree from the Missouri Wesleyan College; his B.D. degree from Fordham; and Garrett Bible Institute; and his Master's from Northwestern University.
Long a Minister
Doctor Horn is an ordained minister of the Methodist Episcopal church and was active in parish work from 1913 to 1921. Since 1921 he has been head of the department of Theology at the State College and Director of Institutes and Life Work of the Methodist church.
Endacett Named First
The feature of the convocation is the naming of the "Honor Man" of the previous graduating class. It is
bestowed upon some man who has been outstanding in character, leadership, and scholarship. Selection of an "honor man" was instituted in 1942 as a reward for service was named from the class of 23 as the first honor man.
Last year William Ivan Zupanc received the honor for the class of 37. In 1936 Sol Lindenbaum was named, Gummar Mukler in 35, and Glenn Cunningham, the world famous miler, was named in 1034.
Curriculum May Contain Secretarial Course
A secretarial training course may be established for juniors and seniors in the School of Business if the idea appeals to the Board of Regents. The state legislature has already passed a resolution restricting the Regeits, the establishment of such a department at the University.
The purpose of the department would not be to compete with regular business colleges, as the course would be offered only to juniors and seniors after they have completed freshman and sophomore work.
As yet there are no funds available for such a department and the University has no room facilities available. It would necessitate the purchase of about 30 typewriter and notebook sets at least one additional instruction.
Similar courses are operating to 25 state universities, according to Dean Frank T. Stockton.
Enrollment Total Drops; College Holds Usual Lead
- Ratio of Men to Women Falls From 3 to 1 to 2 to 1 This Spring; More Coeds Enter School of Medicine This Semester; Three Schools Show Increases; 36 States Are Represented
The Spring semester opened up this year with an enrollment of 4,862 students in the University, 60 less than last spring, according to figures announced today by Geo, O. Foster, registrar.
The long-awaited election date was set for April 20 by the Men's Student Council in a special meeting last night.
This sets the event 10 days after students return from the holidays and means a whirlwind campaign by both the Progressive Student Association and the Padashaacademy party. Both groups have started active campaigning.
The meeting was one of the shortest on record, something like 10 minutes. There was no opposition to the majority set by the Pachacamas majority.
Of the total number of students enrolled, the fres leads with 1,158, and one-half of all the students are in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The School of Medicine, Fine
Senior Pianists Give Joint Recital
Ruth Ardis Boman and Ellen Merer, senior students in piano under Prof. Carl A. Preyer, presented a recital by Bank Strong audition last night.
Miss Boman played "Etudes Symphonique" (Schumann); "Sonetto 13 del Fetreatra" (Lässt); "Prelude in B Flat" (Rachmaninoff); and "Schatz - Waltzer" (Strauss - Donnani).
Miss Mercer presented the "Pre-ude and Fugue in A Minor" (Bach), "Carillon" (Liapounow), "Rhapoie Hongroise, no 13" (Lsiz), and "Concerto in B Flat Minor, Allegro Patetico" (Scharwenka).
Local National Guard Undergoes Federal Inspection
Federal inspection for members of
Federal companies M. and H., 137th
Infantry, Kansas National Guards,
scheduled for Thursday evening at
7:30 o'clock at the temporary army
in the House building.
K. U. Democrats Will Elect
The government will be represented by Maj. Norman P. Williams, Little Rock, Ark, and Col. Charles H. Browne of Horton, will represent the state of Kansas. The guardians will stand inspection in fatigue clothing, since their dress clothing was destroyed in the armory fire.
The K. U. Young Democrats announce a general meeting to elect officers at the Memorial Union building 14 at 7:45 p.m.
Learning 'Ups and Downs' of Flying---
Two of the twenty University students in training under the CAA flying program get preliminary details from Bill Ashercraft, one of the instructors. Left to right: Dwight Kurth, e'10; Les Combs, b'39; and the instructor. The scene is the Lawrence airport.
Arts, and Education have shown enrollment increases over last year, while all the other schools have dropped off slightly.
Five hundred thirty-four students withdrew after the fall term and 255 new students enrolled for the spring semester. As usual, the College took in most of these applicants, but the Graduate School gained a substantial increase. More women are entering the School of Medicine as shown by the entrance of 13 of them as compared to 9 men. Six students withdrew from that school at the end of the first semester.
Every county in the state of Kansas, 36 states and 7 countries are represented this spring at the University. The proximity of Douglas High School from there. Shawne, with 365, is second. Four hundred seventy-two students come from the state of Missouri. Next comes Oklahoma with 62, and New York with 37. Foreign countries represent are Canada, Japan, 2, Hawaii; Philippines; Puerto Rico, 1; and Venezuela 1.
Past compilations have shown that the ratio of girls to boys was 1-3, but this spring the ratio is approximately 2-1 for the boys.
Russell High Student Wins Extempore Contest
Joyce O'Brien, Russell, placed first in the finals of the Class A division of the extempre speaking contest of the Kansas State High School Activity Association held on the Campus Saturday afternoon. George Cleland, Ft. Scott, placed second, and Allan Conn will, Hutchinson and George Groh, Emporia, tied for third place.
Emporia and Russell, tied for first place in the district contest which was held in the morning, and both schools entered the final competition.
Johnstone, Page To Edit 'Engineer'
Leo Johnstone, e'40, was named managing editor and John Page, e'40, advertising manager, of the "Kansas Engineer" it was announced today. Other members of the staff are: Raymond Napier, e'40, business manager; Sarah Bae, e'41, general editor; Tim Vinnett, e'40, circulation editor.
Johnstone, a member of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Tau, national engineering fraternities, was general editor of the magazine last year and year before last. Page was assistant advertising manager last year. The "Kansas Engineer," official publication of the School of Engineering, has published 10 highest engineering publications by the Engineering Magazine association at its national convention last year.
Jack Dempsey A Visitor
Jack Dempsey, former heavy-weight champion of the world, paid a brief visit in Lawrence yesterday. Dempsey was traveling with T. L Evans, president of the Crown Drug and a prominent party member of Salina in the afternoon where they were to appear last night.
Nelson To Speak on Vitamins
Dr C. F. Nelson, professor of biochemistry, will speak on "Vitamins" today at 5:30. The lecture will be in the dining room at dinner meeting of the Zoology Club.