UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXVI
Deadline Set On Making Up Incompletes
'I's Must Be Removed By First Of December Or Incomplete Is Changed to Failure
LAWRENCE, KANSAS. WEDNESDAY. CCTOBER 19. 1938
No longer will students be permitted to let the "I" on their transcripts representing an "incomplete" in a course, go a full semester before doing the unfinished task—at least after this semester.
For the reinstalment committee,
Associate Dean J.H. Nelson reported only 84 students of the spring semester failed in 40 per cent of their work. Of these, 18 applied for re-instatement, and 17 were permitted to re-enroll this fall. Of the 137 on probation last spring, 87 failed to make "C" average, and of the 87 only 86 asked reinstalment. Nine were
The change in removal of incompletes was but one of a half-dozen recommendations of the administrative committee, but it met the quick and enthusiastic approval of faculty members. Other recommendations were routine, changing numbers and content of courses for departments of journalism, and economics, and revising conditions under which such information had obtained for courses in religion, and revising the miscellaneous subjects a student may offer for matriculation at the University.
I asked reestablishment. Note were allowed to re-enroll. In all, 114 students are on probation this semester Pettition for Courses
Pettitions to the department of journalism to offer in the summer of 1939 a course in publicizing social agencies, and a one-hour course it offered. The course, which was credit, were referred to the administrative committee for report.
The College faculty, at its October meeting yesterday adopted a rule setting April 1 in the spring semester and Oct. 1 in the fall semester as the date at which incomplete must be removed. Thus a student receiving an "T" in a spring semester must be dismissed by the fellow Dec. 1 if he is in school the following fall, and by April 1 if out until the succeeding semester, but failure to complete the work changed the grade to failure.
More Recommendations
Upon nomination of a committee headed by Prof L.E. Sisson, Miss Florence Black was re-elected secretary.
The faculty approved the following list of 34 persons recommended by Dean Lawson to receive the A.B.
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on the... SHIN
by jimmy robertson
Author's note: Because lately this department has received a flood of mail, perhaps it is best to dispense with the usual drivel and give readers a chance to catch up on what happened to me of warning let me hasten to add that any similarity between the purely fictitious characters here mentioned and actual persons, living or dead, is purely co-indicative.
NEWY NOTES FROM HILLVILLE
The Robin Hood Society met or
the knoll east of the gym las
Wednesday. Frank Yaussi entertained
the archers with stories while
they hunted arrows.
Irvin Stoneback, R.F.D. 2, is busy hauling hay and fertilizer this week. Irvin is filling the spacious SIG Ear barn in preparation for the big farm weekend.
Fall plowing is well under way now, work having been completed on the old Frank Strong place.
Ruth Warren entertained several of the younger set at Watkins Hall last Sunday. The evening was spent playing "Authors" and singing "I Love You."
Miss Doering, the school teacher,
and several of our young people
who are interested in bugs, went
nipicking last Monday.
For sale-1 red male hog, 250 lbs
1 mile west and 1 mile north of
town. Call or see Evan Bolin, A-
T.O. ranch.
The bleeding heart blossoms east of Green hall are exceptionally beautiful this fall. (Note: At least
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Benefit Concert Tickets Are Now On Sale
Prof. D.M. Swarthout, dean of the School of Fine Arts, announced that tickets are now on sale at the Fine Arts office for the benefit concert by the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday evening, Oct. 27, at 8:20 in Music hall at Kansas City, Mo.
The tickets are one dollar and are good for any seat in the Music hall A program including composition of Carl Busch will be conducted by Karl Krueger. The proceeds from Mr. Busch will go as a gift to M. Busch.
W. S. G. A. To New Tea Spot
Memorial Union Lounge May Be Future Location For Wednesday Meets
A change in the W.S.G.A.'s weekly teas was discussed at the meeting of the Women's Self-Government Memorial Union building last night.
It was proposed that the tea be given in the men's lounge in the Union instead of the women's lounge in Frank Strong hall, where they have been given for several years. These teas, given each Wednesday afternoon by a Uni socialization, are sponsored by the W.S.G.A.
The fact that the lounge in Frank Strong is used by women for studying and also the added conveniences of the Union facilities were discussed by the councillors. Further discussion was deterred until the next meeting.
Lucille McVey, f'a39, the representative from the Schoi'1 of Fine Arts, resigned last night from her position as social chairman. Lelos Meyer was appointed by President Gvenne Landriac, c.39, to fill this vacancy.
The council gave its entire support to the lecture by Mrs. Frankin D. Roosevelt, to be given Saturday night. The W.S.G.A. will join with the Men's Student Council in preparing a letter to be sent to organized houses urging attendance at this address by Mrs. Roosevelt. Lucille MeVey, discussed the Gingham Frolic which will be held this afternoon from 4 until 530 in the Union ballroom. The W.S.G.A. and the Y.W.C.A. are sponsoring this varsity for women.
Speeches Keep 'Phog' Busy
Besides coaching five classes of basketball a week and caring for his regular office duties, Forrest C "Phon" Aller, head of the physical education department also is keppi busy making speeches.
Tomorrow Dr. Allerl will give three speeches during the day, his first to the Parents Association of the Cordley School at 2:30 on "Character Building Through Physical Education."
He will appear before the Freshman Council of the Y.M.C.A. a 4:30, presenting the question "Am. Getting An Education."
Dr. Allen and E. A. Elab, assistant professor of physical education, will collaborate at 6 p.m. over radio station KFKU on the subject "The Kansas Youth and Physical Education of the Future." This will be the second day of the conference, titled "Physical Education for Health," which are sponsored each Thursday evening by the physical education department.
Bill Ashcraft Chosen New Aero Club President
Bill Ashcraft, c'42, who is present flight instructor, was named president; vice-president, Ed Stafford, c'42; the treasured-treasurer, Enes Wikery, c'39;
Ten members will continue power flight instruction Saturday. The next meeting will be held Tuesday.
The Aero Club elected officers at its weekly meeting held last night in Marvin hall.
To Conduct Organic Chemistry Review Class
A chance for first year graduate students in the department of chemistry to review their knowledge of organic chemistry 162-163 is now available. Prof. R.Q. Brewster of the department will conduct a class for this purpose each Monday afternoon throughout the semester from 4:30 to 5:20 in room 201 Bailey Hall. Attendance is not compulsory.
Public Health History Told
Dr. Sherwood Delivers Talk Before Sigma Xi Last Night
Dr. N. P. Sherwood, professor of bacteriology and retiring president of the Kansas Iota chapter of Sigma XI, used as his subject at the chapter meeting in the Spooner-Thayer museum last night "Brief History of the Early Discoveries and More Recent Development in the Control and Treatment of Certain of the Infectious Diseases."
Dr. Sherwood stated that man believes "the ranks at the top of the scale of living forms." In comparing man to microbes and parasites there is very little difference. Man begins his existence as a parasite. There has been much fumbling, stumbling, and groping by man in the field of bacteriology, although a few brilliant men have made important discoveries and have succeeded in forcing the truth of his discoveries down the threats of the people."
Preplant forms of diseases and those who worked on these diseases were discussed. In some fields of work there has been little or no results of practical value, Dr. Silverwood states, it is to be expected. He believes, that a reasonable measure of success will ultimately achieve.
The Kansas Iota chapter of Sigma XI was founded in 1890. Its membership includes the faculty, graduates, and seniors in the University who have done noteworthy research work.
The purpose of the retiring president's address is to further develop the research into growing fields of public sanitation.
The good old "Gingham Frolic" comes back to the campus this afternoon after a year's absence. Last year its name was changed to the "Skirt Swing". However this year's managers have come down to earth and tradition and given the dance its old name.
No Men Allowed Will Be Motto at Gingham Frolic
NUMBER 27.
The Gingham Frolic, presented by the combined forces of the W.Y.C.A. and the W.S.G.A. has long been a feature attraction for the women students of the University. Originally it was planned as a mixer for coeds, but recently it has developed into a cross between a jam session and a jitterbug convention. As far as is known the band's name comes from the "dance" in full swing are the members of the bands who furnish the music. Anthing that wears a pair of trousers is strictly taboo.
Following the precedent set last year, the Frolic will feature an exhibition of the latest dance crazes D. J. Willetts, ed39, and Ann Rightmire, fa40, will show the fiddlers how to do the Lambeth walk, how to shag and how to be class jitterbug, Clyde Smith and his band will “best it out” for the dancers from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Keeping in step with the times, the department of physical education has added six new rubber mats to be used in the zymmatic classes.
The price of admission is five cents and a skirt. Betty Jane Boddington, c'40, and Lucille McVey, f'a39, co-chairman of the affair expect attendance figure to be somewhere around 300.
Dr. F.C. Allen said that the new mats are more sanitary, softer, and easier to keep clean than the old style canvas type. They have a tough rubberized covering and are filled with soft sponge rubber.
Freshman Commission of the Y.W. C.A. elected the following officers yesterday: Mary Ewers, president; Margaret Learned, secretary; Doris Tewite, social chairman; Joan Moorhead, program chairman; Louise Baker, department chairman; Harry Baker, devotional chairman; Jess Brown, hostess.
Pheasant Season Calls:
Band Director Responds
Freshman Y.W.C.A. Elects
Russell L. Wiley, professor of band, accompanied by Mrs. Wiley, Dr.J.I Perry of Lawrence, and Lewis Mas, ma 39, will leave Friday for a weekend at Nelgh. Neb. While there, the party will hunt phantasms.
Rubber Mats Purchased For Gymnastic Classes
Pachacamacs To Select Frosh Representatives
Six freshmen, will represent Pachacamac political society in the freshman election Nov. 5, will be selected at an open meeting tomorrow night in the Memorial Union men's lounge.
The nominations meeting will be held at 8 c'clock and all freshmen are invited to attend, John Weatherwax, c'42, president of the freshman orzanization announced yesterday.
The program will include short talks by two two members of the Men's Student Council, rehearsals, and musical entertainment. Bob McKay, c40, will summarize the situation and possibilities of student government at the University, and Blaine Grimes, c32, president of the student council, will speak briefly on the same subject.
Reconstruct Gun Battle
Police and Photographer
Re-enact Shooting Scene
In Etting Apartment
Hollywood, Oct. 18 - (UP) In the meagerly furnished apartment of Ruth Eiting two police lieutenants and a photographer today reconstructed a gun battle in which the famed singer's first husband and seriously injured her "secret bridegroom," Mryl Alderman.
Like actors performing a murder mystery for the cameras, Lt. J. R. Stevens, and Harry Maxwell, cast themselves in the roles of Alderman and Martin Snyder to portray the shooting. The reenactment was a staged secretly with Snyder's daughter, Edith, directing, and a police photographer recording the scene.
Reporters obtained only a quick glance inside the house. The meager furnishings included a piano bench, diven and a chair or two. When someone asked whether there was any bedroom furniture, Mrs. Moeing blasted burst into tears, "Please go away and leave us alone," she cried.
Miss Etting was not present. She was in seclusion and reported not available for detectives who wished to request her. Police questioned went to the hospital where she had been occupying a room next to her wounded husband, but she was not there. The officer waited on a chance she might return some time tonight.
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In 1925, the organized house started decorating for Homecoming Gymnasium exhibits were given and a large special edition of the Kansen was published. Thepoor Watkins hall was an added feature.
Although Hobo Day was first held in 1894 in Kansas City, the first celebration in the present form took place in 1522 with a special convoitation, music by the band, a hobo dance, and special costuming. The dedication of the stadium was a feature of that year's program.
British Troops Sieze Walls Of Jerusalem
Special celebration on the day preceding Homecoming was introduced in 1921, when the men of the University held a special built-test for men only. A parade and on their university party were held that year.
The usual feeling of happiness the time of Homecoming w
Numerous Changes Occur In 25 Years of Homecoming
Did you ever wonder why the University celebrates Homecoming? After Illinois adopted the custom, the first Homecoming game at Kansas was in 1913.
The French hospital in Bethlehem refused to surrender two wounded Arabs to the British on the ground that the hospital would be open to attack unless it obeyed Arab orders.
Virtually all of the Arab sections of Palestine were reported tonight to be in the hands of the rebels and their "Arab provisional government," which has established forts in mosques.
tames Assist Tommies To Attack Rebel Arabs In Ancient City in Holy Land
In Bethelheim, sacred city of Christ's birth, the Arabs were in control after the British abandoned police posts, post offices, law courts, the health department and the local government hospital.
By Wayne Huff, c'41
Virtual martial law was in effect throughout Jerusalem and the official gazette announced that the Palestine police force has been brought under command of the military authorities.
Not much interest was shown after the first celebration, for with the entry of the United States into the World War, school loyalty and feeling were overshadowed by the strength of national spirit shown at that time. In 1918, Homecoming was not celebrated at all. Then in 1919, under the direction of H. B. Hungerford, Homecoming was revived. "Doc Yak," founded by C. C. Carl and Bob Rowland, also came into being that year. They also organized the Ku Kai's for the purpose of stimulating pep into the student body.
Jerusalem, Wednesday, Oct. 19.—(UP) British troops aided by planes tonight laid seige to the waisted "old city" of Jerusalem in an offensive against an Arab rebellion that has claimed almost two thousand lives since early July.
The tower of the government offices, highest point in the new city which spreads beyond the old walls, serves as a post for direction of the seige.
Saladin's victory over the "indiec" delivered Jerusalem to moslem rule until Dec. 9, 1917 when British troops under General Alenby entered the city without firing a shot and seized it from the Turks.
It was the first seige of the Biblical city since Saladin, the first Ayyubian sultan of Egypt, stormed its walls eight hundred and fifty years ago and drove out the crucible under Richard the Lion-Hepted.
The British troops held positions atop the government offices dominating the old city. Airplanes swept how over the old city spotting masts of the Arab rebels and knocking them to the military command.
The Arabs, entrenched behind the crumbling walls first built by Solomon, were virtually enriched tonight and were under a splattering machine gun fire of two thousand Jewish police.
In recent years, the election and presentation of the Homecoming queen has been an important feature of the season.
damned slightly in the year 1528 by the death of "Chalkie," the mascot of the University. But "Chalkie's dead body was replaced by a bit of stuffing and his bright plumage, although his spirit had departed.
Homecoming will be celebrated this year on Nov. 5, the day of the *Vebraska* game.
The University Concert Band with play over radio station KFKU to tonight from 6 to 6:30 p.m. This is one of the bi-monthly concerts given by the band. Prof. Russell L. Wiley will conduct.
The program will include:
"Parade of the Gendarmes" (M1, Lake); Overture "Militaire" (Jeoseon Skorniakus; "Flinlanda" (Jane Siebniakus, Op. 26, No. 7); "Colonial Song" (Percy Aldridge Grainger); and "The Midnight Sun" (Pudler Yoder).
Three Alarms Attract Crowd
Many Follow Trucks To Fourth and Indiana Streets
"One of the more distinguished plays of the century," Richard Skinner, dramatic critie of "Outlook."
at said of the premier performance by as the Theatre Guild for the season of
He spoke of watching Hitler in his parades through the streets of Vienna, and of having seen Schlussnugt at a distance. Schlussnugt, he said, is supposed to be imprisoned in what was the Metropole hotel, and he speculated as to whether the former Austrian president is imprisoned in the room that he (D Skilton) had contemplated renting
The fire started in an old barn which was soon consumed by the blaze. A large maple tree standing near the old structure ignited and sparks were spread by the wind to nearby homes and garages.
MacDowell Club Hears Skilton
The alarm in the Lawrence fire station rang three times last night at 6:30 p.m. and the siren trucks raced out in the general direction of Fourth and Indiana streets. Three alarms were sounded because people reporting the fire could not determine its exact location.
The fire could be seen from all parts of Lawrence and it looked as if the whole West end was ablaze. Students left their dinner tables to chase the trucks. Traffic was held up for a radius of several blocks.
Mr. Allen Crafton, professor in the department of speech and dramatic art, will have the part of Lilium and Mary Roberee Scott, c'M, will appear as Julie, the unfortunate serving girl whose heart has been enamed by the heartless rogue.
WEATHER
The reflection of the blaze against the sky was seen for a radius of four miles. One farmer called into the building, and if all Lawrence was burning down.
The many problems rising from the casting of Molnar's "Llilium, the first dramatic production of the season, have been solved to the satisfaction of the director, Rolla Nuckles, instructor in the department of speech and dramatic art.
Power lines and a telephone cable were severed when the blaze became so hot that they were melted. Telephone and light service was disrupted in the section for several hours.
"War is not likely soon in Europe. Hitler will try to expand trades routes rather than engage in fighting," said Dr. Charles S. Skilton, speaking before the MacDowell Colony Club last evening. Dr. Skilton and his daughter Helen spent last year in Europe, and were in Vienna at the time Hitler took chance, and then fled. The period of experiences, mostly with the musicians he met, but turning at times to the political aspects.
Dr. Skilton said also that Austrian Nazis are greatly disappointed. They had expected their country would become a German state, with a relation to Germany much like they have in the United States, and they have discovered that they are being pushed to one side, and German Nazis are taking entire charge.
Tale of Fatherless Waif 'Looks Into Soul of Bum'
By Frederic Fleming, c'40
Kansas: Colder tonight and to-morrow; possibly rain tonight, possibly snow; quen sabe?
The problems of the play to b. presented four nights beginning October 31 in Fraser theatre were complicated by the unrealistic treatment demanding a special type of actor for each part.
1921. Justification of the statement was made by its being subsequently performed as a movie starring Charles Farrel and as a feature of the 1933 repertory presented by the Civic Repetition company, starring Eva LaGallene. Aside from these commercial productions there have been since numerous Little theatre and collegiate performances.
Through life and death the label sticks to the cheat whose sullen, childlike, and brutal 'nature rebels against it.
A fatherless walt is named Lilium, the Hungarian word for "Lily." The word carries in Budapestian patios, the connotation of the American term "A daisy" with perhaps an insultary mantissa语 "The touch."
The heart of Julie, which is captured by his loud and violent love-making emanates Liliane's own joy. Her heart is beloved by his beloved carousel and his loving
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Open Week For Mission
Evening Meetings Are Planned for Religious Program
In co-operation with the Mission, all other extra-curricular activity meetings will be withheld throughout the week. There will be no variations, music recitals, or faculty or student group meetings while the religious sessions are in progress.
Saturday afternoon the Mission program will open a meeting of the mission committee consisting of more than 100 University persons, and headed by Earl Stuckenbruck, c*39, student chairman, and Dean Paul B. Lawson, faculty chairman.
The University Christian Mission, a special religious project sponsored by the Federal Council of Churches of America, will command an entire week at the University beginning Saturday.
Sunday, 13 Mission speakers will appear in the pulpits of Lawrence churches. The following Friday, the program will end.
Highlights of the week will be public meetings each night at 7:45 p.m. in Hoch auditorium, class seminars, luncheon forums in the Memorial Union cafeteria, dinner discussions, faculty gatherings, personal interviews with religious leaders, and special meetings.
M. S. C.- W. S. G. A.
Back Lecture
The Men's Student Council and the Women's Self-Governing Association have voted to back Eleanor Roosevelt's lecture in Hoch auditorium Saturday night, both because of her prominence, and because the proceeds of the lecture are to go to the Student Loan Officers towers to all organized houses, urging that they attend the lecture.
Mrs. Roosevelt was described recently in the New York Times Book Review as "a First Lady at once dynamic and modest, fearless, direct and absolutely natural; public spirited, energetic, and amazing un-self-conscious." Readers of her syndicated column "My Day" will have opportunity for personal glimpses of the author.
News of Former Students And Instructor Received
The alumni office recently had word from three former instructors of English, and a candidate for the Ph.D. degree in English from the University of Michigan teaching English this year, and the other two are doing graduate work.
William Howie, former instructor of English, and known also as an organist, is a graduate student at Harvard University. Leslie Rutledge, 32'g,33', formerly instructor of English and announcer for KFKU, has recently returned from England, where he worked on a traveling fellowship from the Harvard graduate school.
Kenneth Rockwell, g3, a candidate for Ph.D. degree, is remembered for his work as an lecturer in Kansas City, and for his American literature series over KFUK. He is now assistant professor of English in Arlington College, Arlington, Texas. Thomas Moore, 22, former instructor of English, is now instructor of English at the University of Colorado.
Oklahoma Game Pictures Will Be Shown Tonight
Motion pictures of the *Parents' Day football game* will be shown today at the Granada theater. The pictures include shots of the game, a resume of the cheering section activities and card display, and the performance of both Kansas and Oklahoma University bands.
Most of the pictures were taken from the playing field and are to be used exclusively in the Mid-West. Pictures also will be taken of the game and sidelights at the Home-crowd tilt, Nov. 5, when Nebraska plays here. Today will be the first showing of the motion pictures.
Trumpeteers May Appear Over NBC Blue Network
Leo Horcuor, c41, Robert Boyle, unc'fa, and Lewis Muser, otherwise known as the K.U. Trumpeteres, have an offer to play on the Armco Hour, which features Frank Simon's band, some of whom were broadcast over the Blue network of the National Broadcasting company.
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