UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
The Official Student Paper of the University of Kansas
VOLUME XXXI
NUMBER 44
Free Directories to Be Available for All Students
Resolution to That Effee Passes Both Councils; to Be Effective Immediately
The resolution to allow every student whose name is in the student directory to receive one, regardless of whether or not he owns an activity book was approved by the W.S.G.A. in a meeting last night. This resolution had already been passed by the Men's Student Council and needed only the signature of W.S.G.A. to make it effective.
The resolution follows: "Be it resolved by the*Associated Men of the University of Kansas and the Women's Self Government Association of the University of Kansas: That, every student listed in the student directory be required to take at least one hour of charge, irrespective of whether they have an Activity Ticket or not.
It was decided that W.S.G.A. should have charge of the registration of alumni for Homecoming, which will last from Wednesday afternoon until the time of the game. Registration aids alumni not only in identifying one another but in getting in touch with friends it was pointed out. In this section we will describe an organized houses to co-operate by sending in reports at regular intervals giving the names, classes and homes, of the alumni who have arrived.
Installation of Rebecca Newcomer as secretary of the freshman class was held, but Margaret Jennings who was to have been installed as vice-president of the freshman class was absent because of illness.
Announce New Ticket Price
Homecoming Game Will See Lowest Entrance Rates Ever Available
A new deal in Kansas-Missouri football tickets was announced today by Dr. F. C. Allen, director of athletics. Tickets for the homecoming game are being made available to the public at the lowest prices which have ever been offered for the Missouri-Kansas game.
Tickets in the section south of the south goal line may be obtained for 75 cents including the tax. Seats in the section north of the south goal line will be reserved seats are selling for $2.20.
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1833
Grade school children will be admitted for 10 cents, and high school students for 25 cents.
The 75 cent tickets and the $1.50
tickets will go on sale at noon the day of
the event.
MICHIGAN STUDENTS TO VOTE
UPON LIQUOR QUESTION
The student body of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, will have an opportunity to go on record as favoring or opposing an existing ordinance which limits the sale of intoxicating beverages. They will vote also on proposals for modifying the existing automobile ban, and the stand the United States should take in regard to disarmament.
A group of questions, to be decided upon by members of their undergraduate council, will include these proposals and others which are considered appropriate. It would be suitable for a campus straw vote to be conducted this coming week.
STATE GEOLOGISTS STUDY
VARIOUS STRATA OUTCROP
Dr. R. C. Moore, state geologist, and Dr. R. G. Moss, of the State Geological Survey, spent the early part of last week in Southern Kansas studying the various outcropses of upper Pennsylvania and lower Permian strata. The latter part of the week was spent in southern Nebraska where they were shown similar strata by Dr. G. E. Condra.
The purpose of these trips is to establish a boundary between the two sites.
Students to See Advisers
Students to See Advisors
Freshman and sophomore students in the college may see their advisers in regard to mid-semester grades next week. The names of the students and their advisers and appointment hours will be posted on the bulletin board outside the college office soon.
Colorado U. to Get New Building
The University of Colorado will have a new building soon. Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars have been granted for the erection of it. It will be a large, sprawling house all the present down-town branches of the University.
Memorial Service Planned
Tribute to Late Dean Brandt to Be Offered Next Week
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A memorial service for the late Joseph Granger Brandt, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for 14 years, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Fraser hall. The regular convocation schedule for classes observed, making it possible for all students and faculty members to attend.
Addresses in honor of Dean Brantl will be delivered by Chancellor E. H. Lindley; E. B. Stouffer, dean of the Graduate School; Professor W. S. Johnson, chairman of the Senate Advisory committee; and Maurice Rice, c34. A member of the Board of Regents, not yet selected, will preside at the service.
Aerial Display Planned for Homecoming Game
Allen Announces Colorful Entertainment to Begin at 1 p.m.
At the first meeting of the Homecoming committee yesterday the general plans for the Homecoming game with Missouri on Thanksgiving day and the attendant festivities were outlined, and committees to begin the actual work were appointed.
Guy V. Keeler presided as chairman, while those members present were: O. W. Maloney, Oz Rutledge, William Avery, Harry Johnson, Jessamine Jackson, Kurt Riesen, Lila Lawson, Gunnar Mylkandl, Chiles Coleman, Leborna Branthan, Fred Ellsworth, F. C. Allen, Edmund McGuire, John Roberts, Woostemeyer, Miller Nichols, Dr. A. P. Readio, George Moore, and Professor W. H. Johnson.
Dr. Allen announced plans for extensive and spectacular entertainment at the game, Thursday, to begin at 1 p.m. and continue between halves and to consist of aerial display of colorful objects such as a jawhawkers, Tigers, and other jawsbusters. He also plans other attractions in which the students will participate.
H. G. Ingham and Gladys Baker were appointed as the committee on station KFKU and it was announced that a Homecoming program would be broadcast over that station from 6 to 6:30 Wednesday night.
It was decided that W.S.G.A. will have charge of registration which will start Wednesday afternoon. The annual medic and law football game between the Phi Beta Pi and Phil Alpha DeLonkers will begin on Wednesday afternoon. Ed Elbel and Kurt Riesen were appointed as the committee in charge of these events.
W. C. Koenig, Henry Quigley and William Avery were appointed as the committee to plan the run for Wednesday evening, and to work out elaborate plans for it. The committee also voted to have some sort of a mixer or varsity Wednesday night after the rally. For arranging plans for a Thursday morning meet and the alumni organized before 10:30 a.m., the chairman appointed Armin Woostemeyer, Miller Nichols, and Professor W. H. Johnson.
OOLOGY PROFESSOR NAMED TEACHER'S ROUNDTABLE HE
TEACHER'S ROUNDTABLE HEAI
Dr. J. W. Baumgartner, professor of zoology, was unanimously elected chairman of the biology roundtable for the next session of the Kansas State Teachers association, following their Manhattan meeting Nov. 3. Dr. Baumgartner was not present at the meeting, but the members present declared that no one would come more for the biology unit in the past 28 years than Dr. Baumgartner.
Members of the McPheron College orchestra, at McPherson, Kansas have a new rule regarding attendance. Those who have one unexcused absence have to give the others a party at the end of the semester. Two unexcused absences are rewarded by a withdrawal from the orchestra.
Dr. H. H. Lane, head of the zoology department, addressed the biology group at this meeting, upon the subject of "Phiphetic Adaptation in Animals."
Rehcarsals Well Attended
Professor Allen Crafton, professor of speech and dramatic art, will go to Topeka tonight where he will speak before a meeting of the University Women's club. He will speak on "The American Drama."
Sigma Gamma Epsilon, mining fraternity, will make a field trip to Baldwin next Sunday morning from 9 until 2 pm. The park will be made by both active and inactive members of the fraternity.
Field Trip Planned
Crafton to Speak at Topeka
Prom to Be Held Friday
Annual Women's Dance Will Feature Several Novelty Dances
The annual Puff Pant Prom, sponsored by the members of W.A.A., will be held Friday night from 9 to 12 p.m. at the Memorial Union building. The general theme for the evening will be "golf" and the room will be decorated with music and a house. Music for the occasion will be furnished by Louis Kuhn's orchestra.
Special program features will consist of a Rhumba by Louise Erdman, c'uncel, a military tap dance by Joe Dunkle, a musical dancing dance by Mary Ellen Miller, c37.
Prizes will be given for the best dressed man, the best dressed couple and the best dancers. A cup is offered to the organized house having the largest percentage of members present.
Sigma Delta Chi Hears Judge Thomas Holland
Tickets are on sale at the various organized houses and can be obtained from Ruth Pyle, c36, at the gymnasium. All women on the Hill may attend.
Early Court Broadcasts Over WHB, Outlined by Speaker
"The press wields a tremendous influence on the thoughts and actions of the American public," Judge Thomas V. Holland, of Kansas City, told members of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalistic fraternity, at a dinner meeting last night.
To bear out this statement he cited cases proving the close relationship of law enforcement and publicity. From his position on the bench of the North Dakota Supreme Court Judge Holland is in an advantageous position to observe this relationship
The judge outlined the history of broadcasts of court cases from WHB, showing how they began with an attempt to cut down on the number of traffic cases and accidents by putting more footage in a regular broadcast part of the regular court doekt for 15 minutes, which time was doubled by popular request.
Approximately 25 members of the fraternity and visitors heard Judge Holland speak.
MacDowell Club to Meet
Faculty and Members to Hear Music and Addresses
The MacDowell club will entertain its members and guests tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Administration building. The guests will include the faculty and associate members. The club members will each bring three guests. Several faculty members have been invited.
The program will be as follows: Piano numbers: Helen Russell, fa3; "Chromatic Fantasy" (Bach); Loa Hausam, fa37; "Humoresque" (Rachmaninoff); Hilma Powell, fa33; "Caprice-Burlesque" (Garbitwichov); Willis Quant, fauncl; "Revolutionary Eagle" (Chonan); Margaret Uft, fa37; Caprice-Burlesque (Mackenzie); Clarinet numbers: Ralph Hawley, fauncl, "Concerto No. 1" (Weber). Voice numbers: Esther Brockway, fauncl, "The Lass with the Delicate Air" (Arne); Dale Vilet, c35; "Caprice Espagnol" (O'Hara).
The entertainment provided will consist of speeches by Professor Skilton and Calderwood. A piano solo by Tom Ryan and a reading by William Stone. A dance song, singing "Oh My Heart Is Weary," by Thomas, from the opera, "Nadeschida."
A student recital will be held tomorrow afternoon in the central Administration auditorium at 3.30.
EIGHT STUDENTS TO OFFER RECITAL NUMBERS TOMORROW
Wisconsin C. to have Beer Madison, Wis., Nov. 15—Members of the board of regents of the University of Wisconsin have passed a rule that Since production, the sale of absdhut beer may be sold on the campus. Since prohibition, the sale of beer and hard liquors was forbidden on the campus and in Madison for a half mile around the University. Now it is to be sold in the Memorial Union building and men's dormitory.
Wisconsin U. to Have Beer
Special Convocation Will Be Held Newly-elected members and officers of Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering fraternity, which met last night, will be announced at a special convocation for engineering students to be held in the town hall until then. Until then, the proceedings of the meetings will be kept secret, according to Howard Oliphant, e34, president of the chapter.
Senate Adopts School Calendar for Next Year
Semester Examinations to Cover Seven Days Instead of
Six
A calendar for the academic year 1934-35 was adopted by the University Senate in adjourned session yesterday afternoon. It differs from the current year in that it provides seven full days instead of five or six, for semester examinations. The calendar for next year also shortens the time between semesters by a day, with the first examinations closing Thursday, Jan. 31, and enrollment beginning the following Monday instead of Tuesday, as has been the practice for a number of years.
The longer examination period make it almost impossible for a student to complete the exam.
In inference to a petition from students, asking for a vacant day before semester examinations, the examination schedule committee was asked to schedule classes of small enrollment for the first day.
The Christmas vacation next year will start at noon, Dec. 19, and close at 8:30 a.m., Jan. 2, 1935. Easter vacation starts at noon, Apr. 17, to Tuesday morning.
Governors to Attend Game
The school year starts Sept. 15, 1934
commencement is June 10, 1935.
Mr. and Mrs. Creager of Milwaukee Will Be Present
Dr. F. C. Allen, director of athletics announced today that Governor Guy B. Park and Mrs. Park of Missouri, and Governor and Mrs. Alf M. Landon, have been invited to attend the Kansas-Missouri game and have accepted. The University of Missouri has been invited to send an official representative of that institution. Dr. Walter Williams, president of the University of Missouri, has been invited to attend the name, but is in Germany.
Among the others who have signified their intention of attending the game are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin H. Croeger of Milwaukee. Dr. Creagger is managing editor of the Milwaukee Journal. Both Mr. and Mrs. Creagger are alumni of the University of Kansas. A diary Betty, is a freshman in the University this semester.
Miss Laird to Give Talk
Associate English Professor to Speak on "LamB's London" Tomorrow
Miss Laire recently spent several months exploring Charles Lamb's old haunts in England and has many pictures which she has taken of the scenes which feature in that author's works. The lecture will not only be of interest to followers of Charles Lamb but also to students of literature and mathematics of the early nineteenth century and its connection with the literature of that period.
Miss Sara G. Laird, associate professor of English at the University, will give an illustrated lecture entitled *The War in Africa* at 4:30 p.m. in room 203, Fraser hall.
All students of English literature are especially urged to attend this lecture, for it will serve to fix in their minds the problems of bomb and other not-able English writers.
Madison, Wis., Nov. 15—The faculty of the University of Wisconsin has recently voted to give one credit each semester to students enrolled in second year handwork. Dean George C. Sellery, of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, encouraged the action, believing that music is of increasing importance in the state, and that is contributes a definite service to social well-being.
Students to Get Extra Credit
$100,000 Hospital Planned
Eugene, Ore., Nov. 15 — (Special) — Plans for the University of Oregon's $100,000 infirmary have been completed and construction is expected to be begun as soon as the federal public works department recognizes that state of Oregon, by virtue of an act of the state legislature two years ago, will give $50,000.
Minnesota Library Closes Early
Minnesota Library Closes Early
Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 15—Conforming with budget cuts for the coming year, the University of Minnesota library has curtailed its hours nine hours a week, closing at 9 p.m. every night except Saturday when the doors will shut at 6 p.m.
Oklahoma Council
Revolts Against Panning
und Plans a Big Party
Growing tired of being panned an considered deadheads, the men's student council of Oklahoma University is planning a big party for university men to be hold tomorrow night, according to the Oklahoma Daily.
The council resents such inferences as "bo hum, they're off again," and men's student council wrangles on," and refute such opinions. In an attempt to refute such opinions.
Music by the Sooner Serenaders, two dance acts, songs by the university men's quartet and the Phi Bhi Phi trio, and a Chick Sale act, are features of the program which will be broadcast by remote control over WNAD, university broadcasting station. The council will buy cigars for all who attend.
Fifteen Men Are Chosen for K. U. Debate Squad
Members Discuss Season Schedule and Topics for Argument
Professor E. C. Buehler, director of forensics, today announced the members of the debate squad. A meeting was held last night in Green hall for discussion of the scheduled meets and the questions to be argued.
The following men make up the squad: Gunnar Mylland, c'34, Phil Bramwell, c'35, Lyman Fear, c'35, Charles Hackler, '36, Harold W. Harding, '34, Morris Hildreth, c'33, James Molly, c'35, Robert Perry, '36, Gordon Sloan, '36, Kenneth Slocum, '36, Paul Wilberst, '36, Joe W. Ivy, c'1cn, Hugh Randall, c'34, Ross E. Borders, l'uncl, Kemeth Born, c'34.
Kansas and Missouri are to debate again Dec. 13 before the students of the Argentine high school. Kansas State and Kansas will discuss the "radio" question for the third time on Jan 12 at Lawrence.
Although the first debate on the Missouri Valley question will not be held until after the Christmas holidays, there will be five debates before that time on the "radio" question, "Resolved: That the United States should adopt the essential system of radio control." The first of these will be the Kansas-Cambridge debate to be held in Fraser hall Friday evening. On Nov. 21 the Kansas team will meet Kansas State at Mambantwhere the debate will be broadcast over station KSAC. They will again meet Kan- ters on Dec. 2, Kansas and Missouri will debate at Columbia as a special feature of the Missouri high school debate tournament.
A.S.M.E. to Hear Research Engineer at Meeting Tomorrow
Mr. McEachron, research engineer of the lightning arrestor division of the General Electric company, will give the principal talk at the meeting of the student branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, which will be held tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. in Marvin auditorium. Mr. McEachron will speak on "Lightning Research in Field and Laboratory."
Will Have Guest Speaker
In addition to Mr. McEachern's talk, Edward Peterson, e34, will speak for the mechanical engineers, while Arnold T. Ashton, e34, and Orrin C. French, e34, will speak for the electrical engineers. The meeting will be held jointly with the University of Kansas Institute of Electrical Engineers and the senior sections of these societies from Kansas City. Refreshments will be served following the talks.
Old Brandv Cherished
Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 15—(UP)—The 25 officers of the Fifth Infantry infantry of Spanish War days have dwindled to four. A bottle of old brandy in a bank vault here will be drained by the last two to the memory of the dead officer. The officers still living are Thomas Till, R.O. McLin, Jesse Erskine and Francis M. McCallum. They hold an annual dinner.
Pi Lambda Theta to Initiate
Pi Lambda Theta to Initiate
Initiation services for Pi Lambda
Theta, honorary education sorority, will be held at the Manor Thursday evening at 5 o'clock. This will be followed by the annual Founders' Day banquet. Names of the initiates will be announced later.
Chi Alpha Will Hear Minister
Chi Alpha Will Hear Minister
Chi Alpha, new minister fraternity,
will meet Thursday night at 8
the Church of the Sacred Heart,
will consist of a speech by the Rev.
S. W. Slaughter, who will talk on the
subject, "Preparing for Our Task."
K.U.REGISTRATION OFF LESS THAN ONE PER CENT
G. O. Foster's Study Shows Total of 3672—Only 29 Under the Figures for Last Year
2977 ARE FROM KANSAS
Three-Fourths of Students Church Members — Methodists Most Numerous
On Nov. 1, 1932, the total registration in Lawrence and Kansas City was 3,701. This year the number is 3,672, or a drop of only 29. The various schools of the University are substantially the same as last year.
Registration at the University on Nov. 1, was less than one per cent down from the registration on the same date last year, the regular Nov. 1 study, just completed by Registrar George O. Foster, and released by the University, shows.
The registrar's study shows that 99 of the 105 counties of the state are represented with one or more students. Douglas, home of the University, has the largest list. Wyandotte with 263; Shawnee with 194, Sedgwick with 91, and Leavenworth with 80, are next in line. The total from Kansas is 2077. Thirty-seven other states and nine foreign countries have 695 students in the University, Missouri leading with 468, Oklahoma has 63.
Registration cards show that 75 per cent of the students are members of some church, and that another 14 per cent have a distinct church preference. Methodists are most numerous, with 944 who are Methodist church members or who have that church preference. Episcopalians, Christian, 350; Catholic, 200; Congregational, 201; Baptist, 221; and Episcopal, 182.
The report further shows that 51 per cent of the men and 24 per cent of the women are wholly or partly self-supporting.
Musical Rivalry to Feature Saturday's Varsity Dance
Two Orchestras Will Play
Festivities next Saturday at the Iowa State-Kansas game are scheduled to come to a climax at the special variety Memorial Union ballroom that night.
In an effort to maintain the high attendance records of previous functions this year, Lloyd Lane, varsity dance manager, has announced that the Iowa State varity will introduce several novelties.
Bill Phipps will have two bands on duty at the dance, with one organization playing before intermission, and the other orchestra taking the band stand after intermission. This plan it is said, not only promotes a rivalry between the two sets of musicians, which results in the dancers hearing the bandsmend at their best, but it also insures a fresh and lively orchestra.
The Jayhawk Wobble on the night of the Kansas State game drew the largest crowd at a variety for several years. Although the Iowa State varsity team was ranked third of the earlier party, it still should rank high in attendance, it is said.
NICKLE-A-DANCE PLAN LIKED
AT DENVER STUDENT PARTIES
Deven, Colo. Nov. 15—(Special) The newly imajured jintedy dance, or five-cents-a-dance party, is now popular at Denver University. More than 100 couples enjoyed the first of these dances, which was held recently.
Homer P. Alltooth and his band are to play for the next jitney dance. This type of party requires the couples to pay a nickel a dance instead of a lump sum for the whole evening's entertainment.
Students, Faculty Sign NRA Cards Manhattan, Nov. 15—(Special)-Five hundred and fifty-nine students and faculty members of Kansas State College have signed the consumers' pledge card in the NRA drive.
The campaign was sponsored by the Dynamis, general honorary society, working in co-operation with the student governing association and the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce.
Wants It Hot
Ames, Iowa, Nov. 15—A cat, pet for years of the janiators of Agriculture hall, Iowa State University, refuses to teach him milk but demands that his milk be hot.