. 2. The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas NUMBER 156 VOLUME XXXIV Seniors Make Another Effort Officials Announce One More Valiant Attempt To Name Memorial The class of 37 continues its drive to hang up a new record for senior class meetings with another scheduled for 11.30 this morning in Fraser theater. The business of the outgoing class has been traced in one meeting in previous years, but disagreement on the senior memorial called for a second meeting, at which only five seniors appeared. Bob Childs, senior class president, looked hopeful when he made the announcement of the meeting, but said he refused to entertain any high hopes after the disappointing turnout Thursday, Seniors have availed themselves of the cut allowed in order to at class meeting, and class off been hard pressed to find which a maximum attention find to let senior consent attendance at the 11:30 hour that class loyalty would mutil to put in their answer. The class memorial is to come before the meeting Epperson, chairman of the tree on the memorial, reopen last meeting, but lack of prevented action being to give the memorial Union ballroom, di Dyche museum, and a new the ballroom were the mendations of the commit on the SHI by Kenneth Mon The men's and woe teams had a joint picnic nixie Sunday and it was out its humorous inducsofball game, Francis came to bat and learne came to bat and split, the presence of necessitated tying his ja his mid-section and skirt fashion the remai day. Then Sergeant En Indian turnip (a species the power of horse rad. veiged Belle Ruth *Ruth* it also took a b come ill, and couldn't yesterday. Last week you asked formation about the P. zation for your curiosity, some others. For you have been snoping abo found, to my satisfaction To all purposes and aim otherwise, the P.E.O. what the initials mean, everything possible to m Out," and as much (Thank you so much, $ Sent in: Whether or not the nature of the Kansan a quet had anything to new venetian blinds i teria, we don't now. W. fair reasonably early that point no one he tected, that as it may, con Union management for tive and decorative mo Mr. Ebel's Community class is taking up A dances. The hour yew in teaching and p Virginia Reel, Mr. El health was forced (?) dancing while the cla ducted yee manne Marie to Class) Woody. The lived among barn early childhood. Donished the music and interpretations at it would be the envy of himself. Outstanding were Daisy Linton. A "The young person today must think or starve," maintained Chancellor E. H. Lindley in an address to Teopake before a gathering of honor students from Teopake High School, and justices from the Kansas supreme court, guests of the Rotary Club at luncheon Thursday. Lindley Stresses Mental Discipline in Talk "I condemn the parent who sends a young son or daughter to college with the advice to make friends and not to devote too much time to study," Channelc Lindley said. "This parental pressure can be higher of educational institutions." Throughout his talk he stressed the need for student recognition of the fact that the prime object of schooling is to teach mental discipline and ability to reason logically. LAWRENCE, KANSAS. TUESDAY. MAY 18. 1937 Stoner Henry To Make Tour Will Address Four Alumni Associations in Kansas Dr. G. H. Glueminger of DewaPw University, chairman of the scholarship committee, will accompany the American students to Europe. Students from Germany on bicycles before taking up their studies in Germany in the fall. Hans Martin, a graduate of Halle University, will come from Germany to Kansas on the scholarship. Under the plan for exchanging students, Martin will live at the Phi Kappa Pai house here. The fraterter is a native living expenses of both the American and the German student. Tuesday evening Mr. Henry will speak to the Alumni association of Lawrence and Wednesday he will speak in Emporia at the homecoming held in his honor. Mr. Henry coached for several years at the Emporia State Teachers College. Thursday he will speak in Topeka to the Alumni association there. Mr. Henry showed satisfaction in the fraternities' interest in athletes and said it showed a fine spirit. Gwinn Henry will remain in the state until after the Big Six track meet Saturday. Monday noon he will address the Alumni association in Wichita then leaving for Eiderado where he will address the Alumni association Monday evening. Accompanying Mr. Henry on his speaking tour of the Alumni associations will be Fried Ellsworth, secretary of the Alumni association, "Ad" Lindsey, football coach, and Horace Mason, c'37. Two hundred and thirty persons attended the joint University band and Kansas University club of Kansas City party at the Plaza Hall in Kansas City Friday night. Gwinn Henry, new athletic director at the University, was the principal speaker. A program by band members and dancing to Frank Bailey's band rounded out the evening. One hundred and sixteen of those people would band with their friends, faculty members and their wives, and members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, who furnished transportation for many Seniors, class of 1887, class of 1912 class of 1927. Commencement-the department of speech and dramatic art, as the principal speaker. All presidents and house mothers of organized houses on the Hill, faculty members, and a number of residents of Lawrence have been invited to attend the tea at the chapter house this afternoon. 7 p.m. *Baccalaurente sermon and exercises*, Sermon by Rabbit Ferdinand M. Issemann, Temple Israel, St Louis, Mo. 9 a.m.—"The Role of Infancy in Education," Dr. Florence Sherman, professor of home economics. 10 a.m.-Annual Alumni Association meeting. Fraser hall, Review of Alumni achievements, by L. N. Flint. 97. Continued from page 1 Monday, June 7 1:55 a.m.—Class of 1937, breakfast, Memorial Union. 12-15 p.m.—University luncheon, Memorial Union. 4 p.m.—Phi Beta Kappa annual meeting. 3:39 p.m.—'Development of Modern Japan,' Lt.-Col. Karl F. Baldwin, professor o' furnitial tactics. The local chapter of Pik Kappa Pi is given the Kansas scholarship this year. King, a member of the fraternity, will leave about the middle of June, accompanied by William Anderson, c. 39, who has planned a year of study in Germany independently of the scholarship. PAGE TWO 5:30 p.m. - Suppers served at University cafeteria, Memorial Union. 7 p.m.—Commencement exercises, Memorial stadium. Address by Dr. George Norlin, president of the University of Colorado. Frats To Sponsor German Exchange Fred King To Attend Heidelberg U.: Hans Martin Comes Here Band Goes to Party G w i n n Henry Speak Of Next Year's Foot- Ball Season Fred King, c38, will go to Germany for a year of study at the University of Heidelberg as the recipient of a German exchange scholarship plan initiated on a nationwide scale by Phi Kappa Psi, Pi Delta Theta, and Beta Theta Pi social fraternities. With the tabulation of replies to an exploratory questionnaire almost completed, indications were last night that student opinion is unexpectedly favorable toward a proposal to make the Wassermann test for the detection of syphilis a part of the routine physical examination at the University beginning next fall. A poll of one-fifth of the student body to determine their sentiment on the Wassermann test project has been conducted by mail during the last two weeks by several students under the di- Sigma Delta Chi, journalism fraternity and sponsor of the Sour Owl, will meet Thursday afternoon to choose the Sour Owl editor and business manager for next year. Applications for the two positions must be turned in to Dave Hamilton at the Sour Owl office, or to Willie Hammond at the Sigma Delta Chi head, by 6 o'clock Wednesday evening. Sour Owl Heads To Be Selected Thursday The persons selected for the positions will have a chance to familiarize themselves with their new duties by assisting in the publicization of the research. Owl, which is scheduled to appear shortly before final examinations. Rusco Elected Kansan Publisher Watkins Hospital Gets Sun Porches Excavation for the building of a nurses' home will begin this week as soon as the state architect finishes the plans. Mrs. Watkins' largest donation of $30,000 provides for the building of this house, which will furnish more room in the hospital for patients. The nurses' home will be located south of the east wing of the hospital. Pope Pius XI Suffers Relapse Sun porches, made possible by a donation of Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins, are now being built on both ends of Watkins hospital and will be finished by the time school opens next fall. The porches will be one story high, with metal roofs, and will be painted in wood words. The cost of addition to the house is estimated by the architects to be between $0000 and $8000. Syphilis War Gets Student OK Wassermann Test May Be Added To Routine Physical Examination At University Next Fall Alpha Delta Pi Convention Closes UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN LAWRENCE KANSAS A tea this afternoon in the chapter house will climax the two-day activities of the biennial bi-state convention of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. The convention opened yesterday with registration of delegates at Spooner-Thayer museum. Following the registration a luncheon was held at the Memorial Union building with Mrs. Van Zile, dean of women at Kansas State College, as principal speaker. A formal Founder's Day banquet was held last night at the Hotel Eldridge with Miss Virginia Martin of Salina acting as toastmistress. Following the banquet a model in uniform was held in the chapter house. Activities this morning include a tour of the campus and city and a luncheon at Memorial Union building, with Prof. Allen Crafton, of SUNDAY, MAY 16. 1937 On the Shin-night would have made anyone but a journalist holler "sueker" to his neighbor. But to the campus know-it-alls it was a combination of a banquet, picnic, professor-roast, and a victory something or other. They hissed the speakers, boo the entertainers, cussed the waiters, insulted the toastmaster, and played all sorts of low parlor tricks. Continued from page 1 One unlucky prof was called upon to rise for applaure and before he could sit again his chair was halfway across the room. Onion bonuets were awarded two of the departing Simon Legreves, and just to make sure that tears were shed in the right position, they said "Little Nell" for all she was worth. water pistols you used to get to much kick out of. Enter the laymen. John Malone was initiated into the "Soaker" Club by the charter members. After pledging to soak in the privacy of his bath tub for an hour a day, he was sent out to "gurgle," "gurgle," "gurgle," he was soaked properly with one of those With the stroke of nine the scene shifted; the scenery fell. The journalists broke up into groups with the majority patronizing all places on business on the outskirts of Lawrence. Two carloads of scribes, not content with nickelodians, continued their party at the Stables in Topeka, which, contrary to rumor, is not closed—quite the opposite. Examination Schedule TRUBSDAY A.M. FRIIDAY 7.A.M. FRIDAY 24.A.M. SATURDAY 7.A.M. MAY 29 P.M. MONDAY A.M. TUESDAY A.M. TUESDAY A.M. June 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY A.M. WEDNESDAY A.M. THURSDAY A.M. June 3 P.M. 2.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 2.30 classes, 5, 4 1 hour at 8:30 to 11:20 11.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 11.30 classes, 2, 1 hour at 8:30 to 11:20 10.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 10.30 classes, 2, 1 hour at 8:30 to 11:20 Sundav. Mav 30 1.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 1.30 classes, 2, 1 hours at 8:30 to 10:40 8.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 8.30 classes, 2, 1 hours at 8:30 to 10:40 9.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 9.30 classes, 2, 1 hours at 8:30 to 10:40 3.30 classes, 5, 4 3 hours at 8:30 to 11:20 3.30 classes, 2, 1 hours at 1:30 to 3:20 4.30 classes, All hours at 3:30 to 5:20 Let the Summer Session Help You Why not make the summer vacation a period of work and profit rather than one of idleness and loss? Make your.plans: 1. To REDUCE the period usually required to earn the Bachelor's or Master's degree, thus saving both time and money. 2. To MAKE UP deficiencies and irregularities in credits. 3. To TAKE the extra courses you have always wanted but which could not be fitted into your regular year's schedule. 4. TO BEGIN OR CONTINUE your professional training in Business, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law or Medicine. Decide Now to Attend---of Watkins Memorial hospital. Letters explaining this proceeded action with ballots on hich to vote their opinions be sent to 223 students use names were selected at rani from the directory. It was nsed last night that over 200 ballen have returned to Dr. Canson, and that they indicate a far after affirmative reaction than acted. Arrange to take advantage of the Summer Session program. About 200 courses are available representing nearly every university department. Consult your department head or call at the Summer Session Office, 121 Fraser. University of Kansas SUMMER SESSION Enrollment Begins June 9th Pretection of Dr. R. I. Canuteson of Watkins Memorial hospital. Government Bears Expense be Wassermann survey is being factured at the request of the federal government as a part of a naval campaign being waged by United States Public Health vice for the control and event-elimination of syphilis. It has nade clear by the federal government that it will undertake the routine test of "Making the routine test decided to include it as part of the physical mitigation. is understood that the Admiration desired a poll of student timeout before considering the making of test avail- Test Serves Three Purposes according to Doctor Canutesson, the would serve three purposes. It ulid reveal a few unknown inknns, speedy treatment of which did probably effect their cure. It was important to body aware of the problem venereal disease and the possiities of its control. The statistical arms would be of considerable use to the United States Surgeon seral, through which office funds were theiation of the test would supplied. The actual Wassermann itself is "y simple," explained Doctor Caisson. "A sample of blood is on from an arm vein by means a sterile needle; the test is performed on this specimen by laborory technicians. Collecting the lumen requires only a moment is no more painful than a fine prick." is expected that, with the final toss of the poll in its hands this k, the Administration's decision the question of making the test applicability will be available early summer. students Plot To overthrow Government ver Their Coffee? un Arbor, Mich.—University of Michigan students congregating in lawsuits and plotting the overaw of the government was the picture painted by the Rev. Joseph A. Luther, dean of men he University of Detroit, in juicing a recent ruling prohibiting dents of that university to freestaurants. Luther Luth, according to a report Detroit News, ruled that, mixed groups who leave the campus during class hours in cars orquent adjoining restaurants will subject to disciplinary action." Some Detroit students combed on the grounds that there no study halls and that the practice of studying in empty classes is discouraged, and that the ype place to go is to a restaurant. News reported that a student said that Miss Connie T. Maier, dean of women, been calling women students to her office to reprimand them "going with" men on the cam eather Luther, when asked to explain the ruling, is quoted in the 'as' as saying, "They (students) I to congregate in restaurants I as at the University of Michi-chewing the fat," criticizing the utility and talking about overturn the government. They simply over to the restaurants to get a tuple of glasses of beer sometimes, which isn't a good idea for the 'ring classes."