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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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OFFICIAL STUDENT PAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
VOLUME XXXVI
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1938
NUMBER 55
Chancellor Lindley Asks Leave of Absence
Three Star Show For Cage Opener; Mules Are Foes
*Large Crowd Expected for Court Clinic; Double Header Attraction In Evening Matches Varsity With Warrensburg and Frost Against 1938 Championship Team; Pralle Returns
Dr. F. C. Allen and his basketball forces will steal some football thunder tomorrow when they put on a triple-threat program for Lawrence fans and in fact the whole state.
Starting at 2:30 in the afternoon with a basketball clinic for players, coaches, and officials, the day will wind up with a double-header in Hoch auditorium. The Jayhawkers tangle with Warrenrs in the opener at 7:30 and the Frosh cagers
More than a thousand cage-minded people from all sections of Kansas and parts of Missouri are expected to be on hand for the afternoon session and remain over for the evening games as guests of the athletic department.
play Kansas Big SIX championship club of last year in the finale.
Pralle Will Be Back
The Warrenburg and Kansas squads will give demonstrations on defensive and offensive tactics; there will be greetings from Chancellor E. H. Lindley, Dr. James Naismith, and Gwin Henry; and Armin Woestemeyer, Lawncrest basketball official, and Artie E. Kleinz, of Valley conference. The clinic will end with moving pictures emphasizing coaching methods of some of the leading cage tutors of the ma-
Fred Prado, last year's all-American guard who is playing this campaign with the Phillips 66 team of Bartlesville, Okla. will be on hand for the Fresh-Alumni tilt, as will Sylvester Schuster, now coaching at Marsyville high school. The Schuster were the only two lost from the 1987-38 quintet. Other starters for the grids will be George Golay, Don Eling, and Dick Harp, regulars on this year's contingent.
Dr. Allen has been working his varsity squad hard on defense since
BUY FROM THE JAY JANES
Contrary to some Campus rumors, students must have their season tickets or pay 75 cents to see the big double-ball in Hoch auditorium tomorrow night.
The Jay James are working hard on the ticket sale and will have a table in the center lobby of Frank Strong hall all day. Tickets are selling for $1.50 and the quicker they are bought the better the seat. Activity books must be presented along with the season ticket for admission to the games.
the fresh games Tuesday night and yesterday was still in the dark as to who his "first five" will be. "I'll probably start the same outfit I did against the freshmen," the coach said, but then went on to say that Bruce Vorn, Howard Engleman, Bob Allen, and Brueck Feilich all were to represent both and will be tough to keep out of the line-up.
Golay to Captain Squad
Ebling was home with a bad cole yesterday, but is expected to be in condition by Saturday. He is slated to start both games, George Golay, senior forward and Warrenburg high school hot shot, will captain the team against his former townsmen.
The Mules' starting five average a shade over 6 feet 1, and a couple of the boys are of the 200 pound variety. Coach Tom Scott's probable opening line-up will see Al Schirk, 15, 6 foot 3, and Vernon Law, 17, 6 foot 11, at its lowest point, 4 feet 8, and Harry Heller, 16, 5 foot 11, and Tommy Glennon, 15, 8 foot 1, guards.
Starting for the yearlings against Prale and company will be Johnny Krum and Miller Cameron, forward; Jack Floyd, quarterback with Bob O'Neal and either DeWitt Potter or Chain Healy at gunts.
Frosh Gridsters Organize Club
★Group Elects Cierney President; 25 at First Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Jige Cierney, c'42, who has been a leading figure in freshman football all season. According to Cierney, the principles of the organization are two-fold: first, to establish unity among football players on and off the gridiron; and second, to establish a social outlet for football men.
In order that friendships made during the football season should not fade with the closing of football season, 25 freshmen gridmen met Wednesday night in the Pine room of Memorial Union building for the purpose of forming an organization which would perpetuate those friendships as well as establish a social outlet for football mer
Although the organization is in an embryonic stage, great plans for the future are held by those instrumental in its formation. In years past football men were together for practice schedules and football games, but from there on saw little of each other.
Ralph Conger, freshman coach,
expressed himself very much in
favor of the organization, but said
these belong entirely to the
freshman.
When asked if there had been any plans made for social meetings, Cierney said they will hold a "hay roast" tonight at 7:30. A "hay roast" according to Cierney, is his name for a combination between a hay ride and marshallow roast. All freshman football men are invited to attend this first gubernatorial tonight. As soon as the football men will be invited to join with no discrimination between vapity and fresh.
Lawrence Recreation Investigated by Y.W.C.A.
Officers elected were: President,
Judge Cierney; vice-president, Jay
Kern; sergeant-at-arms, Bill Kern;
treasurer, Albert Spencer; financial
secretary, Fred Eberhardt; recording
secretary, Bob White.
Recreational facilities in Lawrence have been the object of an investigation recently completed by the Y.W.C.A. social service commission. Reports on this investigation will be given at the commission meeting Monday at 4:30 in Henley house.
Mary Jones, c'41, head of the social service commission, directed the investigation which made a survey of movies, summer recreations, public dance balls, and high school and junior high school clubs.
Plans For Yule Bazaar Will Be Y. W. Topic
Reptests will be given by Wanda Jo Reade, c'41; Peggy Smith, c'42; and Jean Steele, c'41.
A meeting of the Y.W.C.A. house representatives for this afternoon at 4:30 in Henley house has been called by Elizabeth Barclay, c'40. All representatives are asked to be present or to send a substitute to the meeting. Instruction: Send a baskar or Frances Metzger, c'40, will discuss plans for making the candy to be sold at the bazaar.
Asks Year's Leave
Sends Letter To Regents
Following is the formal statement issued by Chancellor Lindley:
December 1, 1938
Kansas State Board of Regents.
Topeka, Kansas.
Dear Sirs:
For several years it has been my intention to retire from my present post as Chancellor of the University not later than my seventieth year. While that birthday does not occur until next October, it will be of advantage to my successor to assume office at the beginning of the new biennium. This will allow a year for acquaintance with the problems of the institution before the advent of the legislative session in 1941.
I, therefore, respectfully request the Board of Regents to relieve me of the responsibilities of the Chancellorship at the end of this fiscal year, June 30, 1939. This date will conclude nineteen years of administration in this position.
I desire to withdraw from administrative duties while in good health and in advance of the infirmities of age, in order to render other service in the field of education. If it is your pleasure, I should like to render that service at the University of Kansas, which claims my deep and abiding affection; among the friends on Mt. Oread, in Lawrence and throughout Kansas, all of whom have been very good to me.
Finally, I wish to record my gratitude and appreciation of the unfailing consideration shown me by your Board, and of your sincere devotion to the interests of higher education in Kansas. It has been a privilege to serve under your direction.
Respectfully submitted,
A Lasting Monument to Lindley
University of Kansas Hospitals at Kansas City, Kan., into which have been incorporated Bell Memorial Hospital—Project begun early in the administration of Chancellor Lindley; now approaching completion of the blocked-out form, but with much equipment yet to be supplied.
Advises Board of Regents That He Is Near Retirement Age
Still Trying
To Get Orchestra
For Soph Hop
No orchestra has as yet been definitely chosen to play for the Sophomore Hop Friday, Jan. 6. Dorothy Dance dancer dance manager said yesterday.
"I have several good bands in mind." Wood, said "but I have not not yet begun actual negotiations with any certain one."
The Sophomore Hop is the second of the series of four big chass舞 that are to be held this year. The first was the Freshman Frolic, held two weeks ago, at which Henderson and his band played.
Trial of Brandon For Kelly Murder Opens in Topeka
Negro Is Charged With First Degree Manslaughter In Death of Former Student
The trial of Frank Brendon, Topeka negro charged with first degree manslaughter in the death of Russell Kelly. University student, Dr. Erica Herman, second division court in Topeka to the selection of jury members.
Elisha Scott, Topka Negro lawyer, and Charles Rooney are defending Brandon. Lester Goodell, former attorney, courtney attorney, is assisting the state.
Judge Heinz of the second division disqualified himself because he had had Brandon in his employment on various occasions. Judge Hungate of the third division is to try the case.
Death Was Unexpected
Kelly was attacked and beaten into unconscious Sept. 24, 1937. He had attempted to pass a car on the gravel road four miles west of Stull. His automobile swerved and sidwiped the other car. Both drivers stopped, and when Kelly got out of the car to talk to him, he crashed in the jaw and knocked down. Then the assailant is said to have kicked him in the head until he lost consciousness. Kelly was taken to the Walkins Memorial hospital by his companion, Miss Laura Edlin, 37. He left the hospital that night, but his injuries were more serious than he had supposed, and he returned Sunday morning for treatment. Internal hemorrhages began, and he was admitted to the hospital. He died Friday afternoon, a week after the accident occurred.
Kansas Sponsored Fund
Few clues to the identity of the assailant were found. It was learned that the other car was a Nash sedan, and the other person who was assailant were dressed in working clothes.
The Kanasi sponsored the collection of a reward fund, which rescheduled $1,000. Donations were made by many students and Hill organization.
On May 19 of this year, Brandon was charged with first degree man-slaughter, and although he admitted that he had fought with a man east of Topkaa that night, he insisted that the person was not Kelly. The negro was formerly a janitor at the Shawnee county courthouse.
Today's Test Is Only Chance For Pre-Meds
The Association of American Medical Colleges will give an aptitude test at 2:30 today in room 101, Snow hall for all pre-med students who plan to apply for entrance into the School of Medicine next fall. Each student who takes the test will be required to pay a fee of $1. This test will not be given in the spring.
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The Galloping Ghosts defeated the Madiln Implement Company team of Baldwin 54-18 last night at Baldwin.
Nineteen Years, Longest of the Eight in University's History — Period Marked by Material and Educational Growth — University Executive Promoted CSEP Idea
Chancellor E. H. Lindley announced today that he had asked the Board of Regents to permit him to retire at the close of the present school year, naming July 1, closing 19 years of service to the University of Kansas.
The Chancellor pointed out that he would reach the retirement age of 70 early in the next academic year, and while he would like to finish a full two decades in this position, he felt that he should meet the spirit of the retirement plan. He added that his successor should have opportunity to begin his service at a time in which he could become acquainted with Kansas and the University for a year before being faced with budget problems.
Would Like to Teach
The Chancellor said that he had made no definite plans for the future but would like to remain in Lawrence. "The people of Kansas have been very good to me during my stay here and I would like to remain with them."
When asked today what his future plans were Chancellor Lindley replied that he would like to teach a course in the conduct of life—Ethics—to the undergraduates of the University. He added that he had been invited twice by large Universities to do just that.
Next July 1 Chancellor Lindley will have completed a longer term of service to the University of Kansas than that of any of his seven predecessors. He first visited the University of Kansas in July, 1920, and came to the Campus Sept. 1 of that year from the University of Idaho, where he had been president for three years.
In the 15 years that Doctor Lindley has been chancellor, the University has had remarkable growth, physically in the size of the plant, here and at Kansas City, Kan., and in number of students and in number of faculty. For this reason the chancellorship the total registration for the year was 4226; the year just closed saw registration of 5525 different students. In the list of graduates the contrast is far more remarkable, for in the 18 commencements of which Doctor Lindley graduated on the 19th he gross exceeded that of the previous 47 commencements almost two times over. The numbers: For the most recent 18 years, 14,855; for the previous 47 years, 8,357.
Chancellor Lindley came to the University just at the close of the World War period, wherein the building program had been allowed to lag. He soon convinced the legislature that more buildings were needed. Among the major additions were the gymnasium; the dorynary; all of Frank Strong Hall, then the administration building except the east wing. Hoch auditorium; new Snow hall, the Watson library; and a new heating and power plant. The two memorial projects, the stadium and the memorial union, be restored, now represent investments of more than a million dollars.
Revives Building Projects
There will be a statement later today from the Board of Regents.
During his administration also have come the fine gifts from Mrs. J. B. Watkins—the Student hospital which cost more than $200,000; two nurses; and three women students; and more recently the home for hospital nurses.
At Kansas City, Kan., the old Bell Memorial hospital has been converted to other uses, and a magnificent hospital plant covering the greater part of 15 acres is approximating the form envisioned when Doctor Lindsay Kan. at Kansai Medical Center. Two buildings have been erected, with gifts, others by WPA aid, and others by legislative appropriations. Included are a children's pavilion, and a special four-story building to be devoted entirely to medical research. The plant is assuming its final outward form, but much remains to be done for equipment.
Curricula Faculty
Definite and decisive progress has been made in the academic work of the University, including the organization, more than ten years ago
of a School of Business, and the more recent creation of departments of public school music, of chemical engineering and of petroleum engineering. Progressive changes have been made in the curricula of the several schools, including the new common first year for engineers, expansion of the curriculum of physical education; and the change in the plan of groups in the College of Liberal Arts.
A large measure of student self-government has been established during the administration of Chancellor Lindley, and with satisfying results. The same idea of demonstration has been achieved in the University organization, with many programs that are matters of administrative order in other institutions, here debated in faculty meetings and adopted by vote of the faculty meetings and adopted by vote of the faculty members.
Pursues Studies in Europe
Chancellor Lindley's preparation for administrative duties included his years at Indiana University, resulting in bachelor and master's degrees. He also contributed additional study at the Universities of Jena LeLapsig, and Heidelberg. he became an instructor at Indiana in 1893, immediately following receipt of his bachelor's degree, and two years later became a fellow at Clark University. In 1897 he returned to Indiana as an associate professor at New York University, was made professor. He resigned there in 1917 to go to Idaho.
Several honorary degrees have come to D. Lindley, including LL D. from Baker University of Baldwin, Kan. and from Colorado College, both in 1926. The University of Deleware conferred the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law in 1834, its centennial year.
In 1934 he was chosen as one of the trustees of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, along with such members as President James B. Conant of Harvard, Elihu Root, Nicholas Murray Butler, and Newton D. Baker. He was elected vice-chairman of the Foundation at a recent meeting in New York.
Interested in Working Students
Five years ago Chancellor Lindley, concerned by the youths of college age, unemployed, yet unable for financial reasons to go to college, suggested that special provisions be made in the federal relief set-up. With approval of the Regents and the College Board, he later in influential quarters in Washington. As a result, within a week after his visit to Washington, the College Student Emergency Project of the FERA. was announced.
Out of this grew the National Youth Administration, with its National Advisory committee of 37, of which Doctor Lindley is one.