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UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXIV
NUMBER 153
Sorority Meet Opens Tomorrow
Bi-State Alpha Delta Pi Convention Draws 205 Actives a and Alumnae To Lawrence
Alpha Delta Pi sorority will hold its biennial bi-state convention, and celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the local chapter, and the eighty-fifth anniversary of the founding of the national sorority, here Friday and Saturday. Members of the active chapter will be hostesses to their alumnae and members of the Kansas State and University of Missouri chapters. About two hundred are expected to attend.
Mrs. Joseph B. Hubbard of Cambridge, Mass., national grand president of the sorority, will be the honor guest of the convention. Mrs. George O. Foster, patron a n d founder of the local chapter, will open the convention Saturday morning. The conference will be followed by memorial services conducted by the members of the Kansas State College chapter.
Mrs. Van Zile, dean of women at Kansas State College, will be the principal speaker at a luncheon on Saturday at the Memorial Union building. She will speak on the importance of the College to the Society.
The formal Founders' Day banquet will be held Saturday evening at the Hotel Eldridge. The convention closes Sunday with a tea at the chapter house, to which the presidents and house mothers of all the organized houses on the Hill have been invited, as well as faculty members and a number of Lawrence people.
This is the first time that the bistate convention has been held in Lawrence. Conventions of this type are held by the 55 chapters in the sorority in the years the national convention is not held.
on the SHIN by Kenneth Morris
Scene: KFKU studio Tuesday afternoon at 2:46. Kenneth Rockwell was all set to go on the air with his "Books, Old and New" program, and James Williams, the announcer, has to use the same microphone as Rockwell. Rockwell was seated and the肌wise was adjusted to fit him, so the Williams could reach it comfortably only by kneeling on the floor. Williams rang the Ta-ta-ta-ta bells, announced the time, and put Rockwell on the air. Rockwell departed from his usual KFKU dignity to make a crack about its being a great honor to have the announcement kneeling at his feet and tingling bells. Williams, taking pictures, gave the air 12 minutes back one with, "You have just listened to Books, Old and New," presented by that distinguished commentator and book-reviewer, Kenneth Rockwell." The whole thing was much more human than the usual KFKU style.
Harriet Dumire, ADPI, refused to accompany her sorority sister, Margaret Shrum, to the ball game the other day when she learned that "Toofer" Lindsay was going along. It seems that Lindsay had a aquilable recently with Margaret Alice Pope, another ADPI, and Dumire considereably fond and useful company because he was so terrifiable "uncouth" to Miss Pope.
Stuff and Things: Does anyone know what P.E.O. means? . . . Do you suppose it's walking up and down the Hill that does that? . . . We British merchants are telling each of us a long time between coronations.
Realism: Professor Maddox delivering a lecture to his Municipal Administration class on "Sewage Disposal" while through the windows waffed the odors emanating from the Chemistry building.
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LAWRENCE, KANSAS. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1937
It was a pretty good act for a while when someone in each place stumbed over the steps of the platform at the inter-fraternity ning last Sunday, but it got to be pretty old stuff. Pete McPheeens wishing to put on a show because
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Editors To Pick Man For Journalistic Fame
The department of journalism has sent letters to 125 editors in Kansas conning nominations for the Kansas Newspaper Hall of Fame. One or two editors are chosen for this toner each year and their pictures are added to the group in the News room of the Journalism building.
These nominations have been made by Kemps, of Kansas and include only the names of editors who have been dead three years or more. The nominees from whom the one will be chosen for 1937 are: Charles P. Beebe, John S. Gilmore, Ed P. Greer, Kalph Harris, Jack Harrison, John Mack, George W. Martin, T.B. Murdock, E.A. Pinkerton, John Speer, D.A. Valentine, and Seth Wells.
Court Plan To Get Unfavorable Report
Senate Committee Will Vote 10-8 Against Bill; Is Prediction
Washington, May 12—(UP) —The Senate judiciary committee virtually was ready tonight for a 10 to 8 vote reporting unfavorably to the Senate President Roosevelt's supreme court reorganization bill. After hearing Sen William Gibbs McAdoo, D.California, explain his proposal for a new court chamber for the next years, the committee adjourned until Monday.
On Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. under it
existing unanimous consent agreement,
the committee will begin voting
on the bill and amendments.
When Mr. Roosevelt returns, Senate leaders are expected to inform him that his bill for adding up six new justices to the court faces an unfavorable report and possible defeat. There has been no intimation that the President is willing to compromise on fewer justices.
Fine Arts Recital To Be Given Today
A Fine Arts recital will be given today in the auditorium of the Administration building at 3:20 p.m. The program will be as follows: Piano: "On the Mountain" (Grieg) by Agnes Romary, fa'49; Voice: "Celia" and "The Robin's Song" (Howard White) by Vera Caruthers, ed'uncl. Two pianos: "Scherzine" (Schuett), by Ruff Hargath, fa'39, and Robert Glotzhach, fa'39, Cello: "To the Village" (Popper) by Arthur Holder, b'uncl. Piano: "Double Kick" (Gaiman) by Laurie McVeay, fa'39, Piano: "Fifth Baroreau in A minor" (Rubinstein) Mary Jane Bruce fa'39, two piano: "March of the Toys" from "Babes in Toyland" (Herbert) by Alice Russell, fa'39, and Joyce Vetter, fa'39.
Texan Out-Figgers Figgerin' Machine in Public Contest
Fort Worth, Tex., May 12 — (UP)—William Souder, 14, is a human adding machine. In a public test, he added a column of 10 three-digit figures in 13 seconds, one second above the previous figure, and then added a column of figures correctly two seconds faster than they could be computed on an adding machine.
WEATHER
Somewhat cooler today; possibility of storms in athletic and journalism departments.
Over the Hill
Myron A. Peyton, g31, has accepted a position as assistant instructor in Spanish at Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., the 138-37 term at Pressley. Peyton is teaching English languages at the Lawrence Junior High School.
Rolfe Starrett, 28, recently passed the Certified Public Accountant examinations in the state of Missouri.
Starrett Passes C.P.A. Exam
Architects Go on Picnic
Students of the department of architecture held their annual spring picnic yesterday afternoon and evening at the La Jolla Center. A total of 30 students were in the group and they were accompanied by Professor and Mrs. G. M. Beal, and associate Professor and Mrs. Verner Smith.
Myron Peyton to Northwestern
Oread Holds High Home Night
The Oread high school annual High-Home night was held last fall and attended approximately 300 persons attended. The evening was opened with a reception for friends and family, followed by the grand-mond A. Schweiger was the guest speaker. Refreshments were served throughout the evening was spent in dancing.
The Kansas Geological Survey is sponsoring a Kansas Mineral Industries Conference at the University of the afternoon of May 20. Former Governor Alf M. Landon will preside. Invitations have been sent to operators in mineral industries, mining companies and mercene organizations interested in the mineral development of Kansas.
Mineral Industries To Confer Here
Ex- Governor Landon To Preside Over the Meeting
The first complete geological map of the state has just recently been published by the Kansas Geological survey and it is now preparing to undertake further investigations into the geology of the state. This will provide a comprehensive aid of the industries of the state in this undertaking, according to Dr R.C. Moore of the geology department, and state geologist.
Mining Company Head to Speak Kenneth A. Spencer, vice-president and manager of the Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining company of Pittsburgh, will speak on "Technical Studies as a Factor in Development of Kansas Coal Resources." Other papers will be: "Topographic Maps for Kansas—Types and Needs," C.L. L. Sadler, section.
Mining Company Head to Speak
A. M. LANDON
Kansas Mineral Industries Conference Chairman.
chief, topographic branch, U; S. Geological Survey, Rolla, Mo.
*Importance of Ground Water Studies to the Mineral Industries of Kansas.* N. White, district chief of hydrology of Kansas for Geological Survey, Austin, Texas.
"Problems in Development of the Oil and Gas Resources of Kansas," Howard S. Bryant, district geologist, Skelly oil company, Wichita.
Will Talk on Railroad Interests
"Railway Interests in Mineral Development," George C. Smith, assistant to the president, Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroad company.
"Mineral Industries Development in Kansas." George B. Weeks, committee on industrial development, Kansas Chamber of Commerce, secretary, Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce.
"Relation of the State Geologician Survey of Kansas to the Mineral Industries," Raymond C. Moe, state geologist and professor of geology at the University, and Kenneth K. Landes, assistant state geologist and professor of geology at the University.
While the Missus
Is Away, the Mice
Will Play. At Nesting
Willoughby, O. — (UP) - M r s.
Norma Balkwil, returning from a vacation trip, found a family of mice lodged in the dash compartment of her sedan which had stood idle for several months. In the process of improving their home, the rodents had destroyed a bill of sale, registration card, driver's permit and insurance papers.
The class of 1912 will hold it twenty-fifth anniversary reunion June 5, 6 and 7, with the Memorial Union building as headquarters. Kansas City Mo., is the general chairman of the reunion committee.
Woodbury has been sending complete rosters of the class and questionnaires to the various members in an attempt to arouse interest in the reunion. Nearly a hundred of these blanks have been returned, and it is indicated that this class will break the record for reunion attendance, made by the class of 1911 with 90 members.
Class of '12 To Hold Anniversary Reunion
Henry Will Address Band at Dinner Dance
Jack Dalby, drum major of the band, will offer a few sleight-of-hand stunts as part of the after-dinner entertainment.
The University Band will entertain with a dinner dance Friday evening at the Plaza Hall in Kansas City, M. Gwin Henry, new athletic director, will be the guest of honor and the principal speaker. The function will take the form of a joint party, with the University alumni of Kansas City and the members of the band as the sponsors. Members of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce will furnish an invitation for the members and will in turn be guests at the dinner.
Vagrant Artists Turn Bobemian At State Lake
The walk-out, which began at 10 a.m., lasted until 5 o'clock in the afternoon. Dick Harwood, fa'39, Betty Ruth Judd, fa'39, and Bill Boardman, fa'unel, were in charge of the arrangements for the picnic.
Four-four students celebrated the annual spring walk-out of the drawing, painting, and design departments of the School of Fine Arts by holding an all-day picnic at Tonganoxie State lake yesterday. Arvid Jacobson, assistant professor of design, accompanied the group. Swimming, boating, volleyball and baseball occupied the time of the artists. Clothing considered included shorts, slacks, bandanas, and swimmins. Things took on a rosey hue toward evening when most of the group complained of sun-burned arms and backs.
The state lake was the scene of much activity, for in addition to the art students, 60 members of the senior class of Emporia Teachers and 45 members of the "uneak day." The seniors had left Emporia at 4:30 in the morning.
Bankers Give Loan Scholarship
The American Bankers Association Foundation has selected the School of Business of the University of Kansas through which to award another of its loan scholarships of $250.
The rules of administration for the American Bankers Association Foundation Scholarship specify that the loan scholarships be awarded only to "deserving students of integrity, intelligence, character, competency and aptitude, whose means of support is dependent on part of their own labor, and whose major course is in banking, economics, or related subjects in classes of senior grade or above."
Application blanks may be secured at the School of Business office and must be filed with the Committee of Awards before June
Dublin, May 12 — (UP) — Four hundred entraged members of the Irish_republican army tonight battled the British flag in protest against King George's coronation as "King of Ireland."
It was the first time in 800 years that the portion of Ireland which is the Free State refused to join in the partition of a British kings' coronation.
Irish Soldiers Resent Coronation
Authorized Parties
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Spring
Party, Memorial Union, 12:00 p.m.
Triangle, Picnic, State Lake, 11
Alpha Omicron Pi, Dance, 12:00 p.m.
Wesley Foundation, Hayrack Ride 9:00 p.m.
Triangle, Picnic, State Lake, 1 p.m.
Friday, May 14
Westminster Foundation, Party 12:00 p.m.
Acain, Spring Formal, 12:00 p.m.
Delta Tau Delta, Party, 12:00 p.m.
Pi Beta Phi, Party, Memorial Union, 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 15
Sunday, May 16
Kappa Eta Kappa, Picnic, State lake, 8:00 p.m.
Lake. 8:00 p.m.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Violet Hunt
State Lake. 10:00 p.m.
ELIZABET MEGUAI
Advisor of Women, for
The Joint Committee on
Student Affairs.
Kansan Staff
To Eat and Jeer
Food, Drammer, and
Caustic Wit Will Mark
Paper's Anniversary
Celebrating the twenty-fifth year of the publication of the University Daily Kansan, members of the governing board and staff members were withdrawn from the banquet table in the Memorial Union Friday evening at six o'clock.
The committee in charge of the program, headed by Alice Haldeman-Julius, c38, has chosen to throw a bit of mystery around the occasion but it has been learned on high authority, just as news writers are wont to learn such things, that Kenneth Postlethwaite will turn up at the auditorium and listen and in the caustic review. Mr. Postlethwaite will display his musical talents by playing several piano numbers.
William Gill, e37, chairman of the committee to secure the speaker of the evening refused to divulge the address or person to deliver the main address.
Mary Katherine Dorman, c37, has been prevailed upon to supply the dramatic note of the evening and will present her interpretation of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" or "The Face on the Barroom Floor."
P.E.O. Delegates Arrive Here Today
The annual Kansas state convention of P.E.O. will bring four or five hundred women to Lawrence today, Friday, and Saturday. Among the guests expect to arrive prior to the formal opening of the convention are Mrs. Hallia A. Newell of St. Louis, the supreme president; the state officers; and the past presidents of the state chapter.
A tea for the past presidents, present state officers, and the present officers of the chapters entertaining the convention will be held at the Sigma Phi Epilogue house with Mrs. F. B. Kinace as hostess.
This evening, Mrs. Paul N. Kent of Kansas City, state president, will entertain the house guests and state officers at dinner at the Evans Hearth. Also this evening, Mr. Daniels of Kansas City, state president, will entertain past presidents with a dinner at the Colonial Tea room.
K. U. Home Ecs To Attend Missouri Dietetic Meeting
Dr. E. Lee Hoffman will speak before the meeting at 10 a.m. to tomorrow and Miss Mary A. Foley, of the Mayo Clinic will speak at 3 p.m. Miss Lena P. Cooper, pre-employee of elect the invitation will speak at the banquet in the Hotel Baltimore at 7 p.m.
Several students and faculty members from the department of home economics will attend the fourth annual meeting of the Missouri State Dietetic association to be held in New Orleans City tomorrow and Saturday.
Miss Kathryn Tissue, assistant professor of home economics, Mary Kiene, c'38, and Henrietta Becker, ed37, will attend the meeting.
Net To Catch Pole Vaulters Suggested
Philadelphia, May 12—(UP)–Polevaulters will fall into a net instead of “jarring their nervous system when they land on the ground” if a plan by Ben Ogden, track coach of Temple University, succeeds.
Ogden suggests that a net similar to those used by trapeze performers he erected on the far side of the uprights about 7 feet from the ground. A ladder on the side of the net would enable the vaulters to step down to the ground. "Pole vaulters suffer a lot every time they land." Ogden said, "and the net would eliminate a considerable shock and the vaulter much fresher for the next attempt."
The net also would aid in teaching beginners, because it would prevent their becoming "fall shy," according to the coach.
Can't Budge Belgian
Who Forged Banknotes:
Court Held Over Fence
Paris, May 12—(UP) -To avoid the expense of extricate proceedings, Ernest Barniche, 69-year-old Belgian, was tried across a fence that was built by the police. Rogissart. Barniche was accused of forging Belgian banknotes in France
Greeks Offer Aid to Athletes
Men's Pan-Hellenic Council Proposes To Board Varsity Men in Organized Houses; Refuse Comment
Plans to assist in providing for varsity athletes were discussed and voted upon favorably by representatives of the Men's Pan-Hellenic Council at a recent meeting.
The brass sexxtette played a number of lively acts, concluding its program with the stirring strains of "Crismon and the Blue."
The proposal finally received the unanimous support of the Council after members representing dissenting houses took the matter back to their chapters for another vote. The twelve organized fraternities will make jobs for two varsity athletes which will provide them with meals if the plan goes into effect.
Six unidentified persons last night perpetrated a concert on the steps of Watson Library at about 9:30, packed their instruments and stole away into the night, refusing to make any statements to the press.
One of the musicians, detained almost forcibly in an effort to get a statement, declared that their motive was entirely altruistic. "Do you see all those sleeping students?" he asked, gesturing toward the well-filled reserve room of the library. "We decided they needed something to wake them up so they can study for their quizzes."
The humanitarians refused to identify themselves. Critical expressions in the crowd which attended the concert ran mostly to unfavorable comment. "Awfully ragged. No precision of attack," said one. "The interpretation" exclaimed another, waving his hands vigorously. "They play like wooden Indians."
Observers seeking a clue to the identity of the performers credited members of the University Bund on a broadcast over KFKU at 9:45.
Hold Services For Texas U. Head
Austin, Texas, May 12 — (UP)
Harry Yandell Benedict, president of the University of Texas, was buried here this afternoon.
Govern. James V. Alfred, Lieutenant-Governor Walter Woodel, and presidents of 10 other Texas universities and colleges were among the 2,500 persons who heard the last rites in great Gregory gymnasium. The hate speech that ensued at Cemetery beside his son, Carl Stone Benedict, who died during the war
Doctor Benedict died Monday afternoon, 10 minutes after being struck white walking with friends at a military camp. He was 67 years old.
High School Behavior To Be Discussed Today by Mrs. Kina
Mrs. Joseph King will talk on "Adolescent Behavior and Leadership Problems That Develop in High School," at the fifth meeting of the Leadership Training course this afternoon at 4:30 at Henley house. This is a continuation of the talk give Tuesday by Mrs. King.
The last of the series of meetings will be held Saturday afternoon. Those taking the course will meet at the Lawrence Memorial High School at 3:30 p.m. for a picnic with the high school Girl Reserves.
Tense Moment As Archbishop Fumbles Crown
The tremulous archbishop, Dr. Cosmo Gordon Lang, lifting the crown to place it on the monarch's head and invest him with the destiny of 500,000,000 souls, turned it around in his hands several times. A puzzled expression spread over his face, appearing chaly-white above the brilliance of his vestments, as he tried to find the front.
London, May 12—(UP)—There was only one moment of awkwardness in the 11-century-old ceremony of the coronation.
When he finally got it on, it rested askew, almost rakishly, on the left side of the king's head.
When Edward VII, King George's grandfather, was crowned, the then archbishop put the crown on backwards.
Although official sources refused to discuss the plan, it was understood on reliable authority that it provided for placing two men not members of the group in each fraternity. The basis for selection of the individuals to receive this help has not been definitely settled, but provision has been made that each man who does work will be able to strict observance of the requiring each man to maintain at least a "C" average in his scholastic work. Committees to select candidates and place them in the various
"... it's news to me."
houses as well as a committee on scholarship have been appointed and will work in co-operation with others of the physical education staff.
It was understood that the proposal of the Council was a part of a broader plan in which the Relays Club, composed of local business organizations, cooperate with the athletic department in providing work for athletes.
Although Dr. F. C. Allen, director of athletics, told the Kanan that "it's news to me." O. J. Commell, 138 resident of the men's Pan-Hellenic Council indicated that the plan to move theavalon of the entire coachest staff.
Nothing more could be learned of the plan, as Connell, after conferring with Adrian Lindssey, head football coach told the Kansan that they wished to withhold comment until taking with Gwinn Henry, new director who will be here this weekend.
Former Coach Guest at Luncheon
Fielding H. Yost, one of the foremost figures in American football history, was the guest of honor at a luncheon given yesterday at the Eldridge hotel by Dr. F. F. Kline of the University of Kansas in 1895 and was the former director of athletics at the University of Michigan.
Prof. M. W. Sterling, Prof. E. M. Hopkins and Dr. James Naismith, members of the faculty when Mr. Yost was coaching her, were among the guests. Others were C. M. Baird, of Kansas City, Mo., former business manager of athletics at the University of Michigan, Joe Curtis, of Kansas City, Mo. A. E. Huddleston, fs, and Dave Horkmans, fa, football players in the early ninies, Dr. A. R. Kennedy, University of Kansas coach from 1904 to 1910, Geo. O. Foster, Roger Williams of Lawrence, Dr. A. J. Anderson, Prof. W. A. Dill, and Dr. Mausert, C47.
Y.M.C.A. Philosophers Will Picnic at Last Monti
The Philosophy group of the Y.W.C.A. will hold its last meeting of the year with a picnic at Engleheim, west of town, tomorrow afternoon at 4:30. All speakers or friends who have met with the group during the year have been invited as guests of the group.