====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0929 from reel: L 2324 (1925-04-14 to 1926-09-19) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/178492 Title: Senior President Names Committee to Decide on Gift Summary: Fifteen seniors discuss forming a committee to decide on a class memorial gift, with various proposals including a stained glass window or two windows for the Union building. Category: campus news Subjects: student government; university administration; student organizations Named Entities: Paul Cress [student leader]; E. H. Lindley [chancellor]; Goldsmith, Prof. [faculty member] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Choral Union Picnic Held Friday Afternoon in South City Park Summary: The second annual Choral Union picnic featured a baseball game between Tenor and Bass sections as the main attraction, with approximately 500 attendees at South City Park. Category: campus news Subjects: student activities; music organizations; campus events Named Entities: Choral Union [student organization] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Clay Soil Slows Up Work in Shale Formation Summary: Construction on the auditorium building is progressing slowly due to clay soil conditions, with concrete piles being set to support the structure. Category: campus news Subjects: university construction; campus development; engineering challenges Named Entities: D. E. Bowden [construction supervisor] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Howard Grady Accepts Position in New York Summary: Howard Grady, a track team captain and member of the cross-country team, has accepted a position with the California Spray Company in New York. Category: campus news Subjects: student achievements; career development; alumni news Named Entities: Howard Grady [student athlete] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Planet Mars Probably Too Cold for Intelligent Life, Is Belief of K. U. Astronomy Professor Summary: University of Kansas astronomy professor Dr. Dinsmore Alter discusses why Mars is likely too cold to support intelligent life, citing temperature and atmospheric conditions. Category: national news Subjects: astronomy; space exploration; scientific research Named Entities: Dr. Dinsmore Alter [astronomy professor] Confidence: 0.85 Title: Dr. Edward Parks Hall Leaves Money to Aid Needy Kansas Students Summary: The estate of Dr. Edward Parks Hall will provide financial aid to needy Kansas students through a trust fund established in his memory. Category: campus news Subjects: scholarships; financial aid; university endowments Named Entities: Dr. Edward Parks Hall [dean of medical school] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hospital Need Stressed Summary: A special meeting of Square and Compass urges better building and state support for University Hospital, highlighting the need for improved facilities. Category: local news Subjects: healthcare; community support; university hospitals Named Entities: Masonic lodge [community organization]; University Hospital [medical facility] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Dean Walker to Confer With K. C. Kan. Officials Summary: Dean P. F. Walker of the School of Engineering will meet with Kansas City officials regarding a 20 million gallon sewage disposal plant. Category: campus news Subjects: university administration; city relations; infrastructure development Named Entities: Dean P. F. Walker [engineering school dean]; Kansas City officials [municipal leaders] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Sachems Elect Officers and Discuss New Plans Summary: The Sachems honorary society elected new officers and discussed plans for the coming year, including a reunion of all Sachem alumni. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; leadership elections; campus groups Named Entities: Sachems [student organization]; John Kroh [elected officer]; Harold Baker [elected officer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Cosmopolitan Clubs Hold Joint Banquet in Wiedemann's Grill Summary: The women's and men's Cosmopolitan Clubs held a joint banquet in honor of graduating members, with Dean Dyer addressing the attendees. Category: campus news Subjects: student organizations; international friendship; campus events Named Entities: Cosmopolitan Clubs [student organizations]; Dean Dyer [university official] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Ancient Stone Lanterns, Used Once to Guide Oriental Spirits, Guard Spooner-Thayer Museum Summary: Two ancient Japanese stone lanterns now guard the Spooner-Thayer Museum, originally used to guide Oriental spirits and considered to have historical and cultural significance. Category: features/profiles Subjects: museum artifacts; cultural history; oriental art Named Entities: Spooner-Thayer Museum [university museum] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Geltch Back From Tour Summary: Waldemar Geltch, head of the department of violin at the School of Fine Arts, returned from a concert tour through Wisconsin and North Carolina. Category: features/profiles Subjects: music performances; student achievements; touring artists Named Entities: Geltch [musician]; Waldemar Geltch [performer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hill Dishonesty Is Topic of Debate of Weekly Forum Summary: Campus organizations will sponsor an investigation of cheating at Hill, with the topic to be debated in the Weekly Forum sponsored by the Men's Student Council. Category: editorial Subjects: academic integrity; student conduct; campus forums Named Entities: Weekly Forum [campus discussion group] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Schwegler to Give Talks Summary: Prof. E. A. Schwegler, dean of the School of Education, will deliver a series of addresses at various high schools in the Kansas City area. Category: editorial Subjects: academic lectures; faculty presentations; campus events Named Entities: Prof. E. A. Schwegler [education professor] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Hearth May Be Placed on Old North College Hill Summary: A memorial in the form of an open hearth may be placed on Old North College Hill to honor the pioneer spirit of those who made the university possible. Category: announcement Subjects: campus memorials; university history; commemorative projects Named Entities: Old North College [historical building] Confidence: 0.75 Title: Commencement Program Summary: Detailed schedule for University of Kansas commencement exercises, including times and locations for various ceremonies and events. Category: informational content Subjects: academic ceremonies; university events; graduation schedules Confidence: 0.85 Title: [advertisements] Category: advertisements Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.