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Show Page 2 WEBER COLLEGE SIGNPOST Friday, February 21, 1947 The Signpost Most Democratic College Newspaper in the United States Editorial Office-402 Moench Building Published Semi-Monthly by the Students of Weber College Member Pbsocialed Colle6iaie Press Editor Henry Galbraith Buitinew! Manager Robert It Odenthal Front PttBe Don Blmmoru Women's Sporu -Nancy Beach Phil Tunk Editorial Pae. Lowell Manful club C"',cr Darlene Med.U ProteMlonal oub3 jean Padcrell Society Page Janice Ooodway Sporta Page ' J. K. Allred Women's Club Joan Cranney, Copy Bdltora Dolores Moon Carolyn Wrliht Don Simmons Pae 1 Reporters Sid Noble, Darlene Medell 0,111 Per' College Reporter Phil Tunics 50bertp?iUr Sports Reporters- Ernest Wallcer, Political Writer Cap Ricks Jerry Peart, Asst. Bus. Mgr. Don Simmons V. B. -Jones Vets Affairs Hess K. Nelson circulation Mgr. Adona Call Business Advisor O. Wilson Editorial Advisor L. o. Evans Photography Advisor Pred Rabe Staff Photographer . Sam Stephens COMMUNISM, YES-NO Something which has been consistently lacking in Weber college is the discussion of current world problems by the student groups and by Signpost. With a view to arousing interest on current world problems and dilemmas, the Signpost is publishing several editorials on these problems. The most pressing problem at present is the question of communism and its influence for or against world peace. The general consensus in the United States is that the Russian political philosophy is contrary to all American ideals of freedom and liberty. However an unbiased evaluation of the communist philosophy inclines one to say that communism is not the great threat that it is pictured to be, but rather a successor to democracy and perhaps the next logical step in the democratic evolution. However, this is only one viewpoint. Communism might be the arch enemy of democracy as it is pictured so consistently to be by the American opinion makers, the press and radio. But to secure a logical viewpoint on the whole communist effort, one must constantly strive to truthfully appraise the pro and con of communistic opinion. The current red-baiting in the United States is not so much a product of dislike of the Russian philosophy but rather a designation of all advocates of change as Bolsheviks. This situation arose from the violent hatred evidenced by the American people after the Russian revolution of 1918 and the conservatives (those who advocate maintenance of the status quo) immediately latched on to the phrase and used it as a derogatory term against their opposition, the liberals, and not against the communist philosophy. Logical consideration inclines one to say that Americans are losing sight of the reason for our war, it was not to eliminate the Russian menace but to eliminate the fascist menace. It is recognized that the war did not completely achieve this goal and that some of our peace efforts should be directed toward this end. It must be definitely stated that communism or at least the communistic theory does not imperil the liberty of the individual half so much as does fascism. On the other hand, if our democracy is based more on capitalism than on personal liberty, communism is a greater threat than fascism. The assumption we are trying to make is that communism must be fairly considered as long as it does not enter the realm of treason and that the communist menace must not be played up to the extent of losing the battle against fascism. It is our American duty to recognize the two sides to the question and let the ideal of free speech and thought reign. Wanted: Someone To Read This Wanted: Set of wig-wags to communicate with the instructor in biology the boys in the back of the room. Wanted: One melting look from Jeanette D. Max Jardine. 2333 Grant Ave. FARR r j-r r an Wanted: One pair of suspenders for Ray (Macbeth) Adams. Wanted: Blinders for Dottie Johnson's eyes since she got her diamond Dazzled Spectator. Wanted: Fans to cool off the auditorium after Excelsior's assembly.W'anted to Sell: Diaper driers Contact Pete Crowther. ....Wanted: Spring fever remedy or student restorer Mr. Harvey. At Your COLLEGE INN Camellia Sandwiches FOR ALL OCCASIONS RAY B. MINTON BETTER ICE Dear Belleau Vitriole: After reading your acidic letter to the forum, I have come to a conclusion. I agree with you. The "honies" as you call them, are far away from his happy hunting ground. I refer, as you do, to national-itiec. But not to women. Men, I regret I used to argue with my more traveled friends, that American men were the best on earth, in the universe, and in lunar space. This was before the war. During the war, men of various nationalities came to the Estados Unidos. I then began to agree with friends that the grass is greener on opposite shores. Take, for instance, the Aussie. Most of these lads are tall, polite, and utterly charming. They open car doors for you and display a fine set of manners utterly unknown to you. They do not park in front of your house, honk incessantly, then if you do not come dashing out immediately, saunter in leisurely, looking as if they were in the last stages of tuberculosis. Their English relations also demonstrate excellent manners. When they ask you for a date, their attitude isn't the "lucky-girl-to- have-the-honor-of-going-out - with- me taken by you and the rest of your brothers who expect us femmes to fall flat on our faces in our hurry to accept a date with you. As for South Americans. I take the same attitude towards the Latin men as you do to the Latin belles. Minga! And as for Scotchmen, Frenchmen, Poles and so on, all are very nice, suave, sophisti cated, charming, interesting, and have a continental polish that happily lacks the gaucherie that you have. I will agree, also, on your point of view about Americans. Six of one and a half a dozen of the oth?r apparently. What I would like to know, is why do you overlook the quiet little chassis in the corner, who can cook, sew, who is a lot of fun, while you eager beavers dash after the platium who has only one thing on her mind and it is not her hat. The cautious American male. You are just a sheep fol- BEFUDDLED Names Make the News By MUDDLE We of the Signpost staff wishWallwork, but we're going to hold to thank the powers that be for our one typewriter. Just because we're always asking for another one, some people might think we don't appreciate it, but if you could see the way we all fight over it, you'd know we do. Perhaps we should warn you what's coming, but we lose more readers that way. Don't feel too Baddley, but Harris a little Taylor something Maybe you Wood Call it a Storey. It was during the Slack hours, a Tribe of us were Standing talking about our vacation at the Beach. Suddenly one of the Boyce exclaimed, "Simmons coming. Hyde!" With a Grimm look on his face the boss approached. "Watts Wong?" he demanded. "It Greaves me to see you loafing. Harwood you like it if I told you I'm not Payne you anything?" "All Wright," we said. "You Wynn. Tunks for the warning. Dial 2-2847 Buffet Potato Chips CREAM Weber's Forum lowing the bell burro placidly andsomething should be done about scupiaiy. to you I say, ha, ha. But if it came to a showdown, however, I would either sharpen a harpoon or go into the convent. Sour Grapes of Wrath. Dear Editor: What has happened to the dateless co-ed and the tired, too-old vet? In recent issues there has been a lack of the poison pen type of letters. Could it be that the girls have thrown in the towel and are waiting till the Ogden high seniors grace the halls of Weber? It is just possible, girls, that if you would forget your junior high ways and recall that most of the former service men are used to associating with people who act their years, you might enjoy greater success. JOHN J. ANTHONY. (What's your beef, lady?) Dear Editor: We have begged, we have pleaded, but to no avail, so something has to be done before we all lose our sense of smell. Have you noticed anything particular smelly upon entering the Moench building, If you have you can blame it on the Chem. students and those unearthly concoctions they have been mixing up. You would think we had a bunch of witches on the loose trying to do some good for the people or what have you. I should think that somebody could get together with somebody and put some ventilators In the Chem. room to draw the gasses out of the building instead of letting them drift out into the halls. If a Chem. lab. is ever built again, please put it in its proper place on the top story of the building so that the fumes and gasses can rise without going all the way up through the building. "BY ODOR". Dear Editor: Our reference library requires that we wait until three p. m. to check out books we desire for our suggested and required readings. Having waited in the library yesterday for 45 minutes I feel that one of these Sessions Dailey." Courage, There's More "Snow joke," said the boss. "I can't stand a Day Deamer. Be Smart and don't go too Fair." "Do you expect us to be at your Bekker Call Raynor shine?" we asked. "It Raleigh won't Workman."The boss went Roren off. That Knight as we waited for the Buss exciting isn't it? So now we'll say what it always says in the most thrilling part of a story "to be continued." Guess we got out of that one, so now we turn to the finer (?) things of life. Talent Yet Contributions to this column are not solicited, but here are a couple of "originals" by Lowell Manfull I kissed her madly My heart did swell. Then she opened her eyes And ran like h . I can't forget her, I'm just love-bound, She's in my blood Boy does she get around! Then there's the marine who wasn't very bright, so they called him a submarine. (Thanks, Sid Noble.) All six of us who attended last Tuesday's assembly learned a new name for Weber C. thanks to Ru-lon Garfield. It's Jefferson Tech. for obvious reasons. In Closing She used to sit upon his lap As happy as could be, But now it makes her seasick He's got water on the knee. Steve's Office Supply I Fountain I I Pen I I Headquarters 416 - 24th Street X this system. The book I was after was needed by 54 students. After waiting this length of time I found out that the books were all checked out. The students who had the books intended to keep them for the night. It seems to me that something should be enforced to bring these books into circulation so that the rest of us could get a look at them. A fellow student, JEAN. Dear By Golly: In regards to your statement pertaining to Frenisti's epitaph we give you our whole hearted sympathy. You indeed have a problem. tl seems the social clubs of Weber college haven't bowed low enough at your passage in and out of Weber's hallowed hallsthis be ing a superficial answer to your attempt at superficial composing. We the humble Plough Jockeys of Weber college stand condemned dc fore the Tribunal of Lost Souls who as part of that so termed "Clique have offended your interests. We and our little ploughs stand con demned before thee, we beg your kind indulgence. It seems to us ac cording to a certain printed article that a certain official of Weber college not having enough work teaching school and mothering the young ladies of this noble institution, did seek out and diligently fight for the office of Dean of Men which the executive office will 'verify, is a "Pure Snap" in order to fill her leisure curriculum. Of course, "By Golly," you didn't take into consideration the fact that the executive department may be having a little difficulty in securing a man qualified to fill this exalted position, you mentioned the fact that the social clubs are guilty of owning a car here and there (which we'll own after six payments) on which they did print in bold type daring "High School" type words like "Beat Gila." (We left our plows home to make room for the people who are allergic to street cars.) Social clubs have taken an awful kicking around by well-meaning poets of the pen (who can't even spell Shakespeare). It seems that more effort is spent tearing apart the work of individuals who have sincerely tried to help the school than has been put to constructive use in the schools behalf. Everyone In the school has an opportunity to help the school in any way they see fit. If they don't like the so-called "Clubs" who are trying the best they know how, they have the prerogative to organize one to fit their own needs. We will humbly admit we are not without fault but we are human. We don't mind constructive suggestions in any form but those who just stand on the sidelines in a pacifist's stance and scream to disturb the silence, for an answer, we have only one suggestion. If you can do better in any way it's a very free country. The school is operating under very unnatural conditions and I'm sure that everything is being done to obtain a Dean of Men. Let's give the executive staff credit for a job well done, remember that anyone can set themselves on the Omnipotent Stod to pull asunder the constructive works of others. We are sincerely sorry Frenisti folded its tent and crept silently into the night. This school needs more social clubs and anyone has the prerogative to organize them. I'm a member of a so-termed "Social Club" and I find that all the humanators speak to me yet. I haven't as yet kicked any old blind man. We have a heavy burden besides our plows and we have to shoulder all sins of the social clubs in general. We hope Frenisti will see fit in the near future to teke up the banner again and I am sure that, she will get a motivating hand from us all. The question of social clubs will be discussed and cussed for years to come by well-meaning and sincere people, but so far colleges have found they are an added pusher for a lagging spirit once in a while so give them their just dues. Anyone can throw rocks at the lamp post, but I ask you now, have you ever been a lamp post? It's always considered good manners to Miss Post, "Not to cast reflections on persons, personages or organizations who are trying the best they know how," or as Wong Foo stated, "He who has most to say gets least said." Signed: "By Jiminy." Members of the Signpost and students of Weber college wish to extend a wish for a speedy recovery to Miss Helen Powell of President Dixon's office, who has been ill with a severe throat infection and to Mrs. Pearl Allred of the English department, who has been ill for the past week. Radio Workshop Time Changed New time has been set for the presentation of the Weber college radio workshop. The program previously broadcast on alternate Thursdays at 2:30 p. m., will be transcribed every other Saturday at 6:30 p. m. over KLO. The later hour will make it possible for more students to hear the program. John Kelly, supervisor of the workshop, stated that the transcription will lead to more polished productions because it will enable the participants to hear themselves, to discover their errors, and to correct them. Saturday's program will feature Kenneth Foulger, "master of the console organ," as guest soloist. "The Old Lamplighter," a radio play written by Mr. Kelly, will be aired. Students taking part are Avice Mathias, Lowell Manfull, Owen Koch, Bernice Anderson, Marvin Clark, Nancy Fetcher, Norm Wadman, and Jerry Peart. Mr. Osmond to physics class: "Ir you were in the middle of a pond of absolutely frictionless ice, how would you get off?" NO ANSWER! Osmond: "Well, if you had a handful of silver coins you could throw them, and the reactionary force would slide you off the frictionless ice." Student: "Suppose you had no money?" Osmond: "Well, then, you could expectorate your way out!" Quality Dry VERNON S. POULSEN 2215 Washington Blvd. Compliments of SMALLEY BROS. JEWELERS 2479 Washington Blvd. Dial 9341 D0K0S CANDY CO 2522 Washington Blvd. MAGIC MOODS $3.15 AL SACK CONDUCTING "Pagan Love Song" "Paradise" "Embraceable You" and Others SWEETHEART MUSIC $3.94 ALFRED NEWMAN "None but The Lonely Heart" "Street Scene" and Others JOHNNIE GUARNIERI $3.15 "Stars Fell on Alabama" "Flying Home" "Beyond The Moon" and Others Glen Bros. Music Co. Fine Photography 1 Rick-o-Chets by ! cap ricks ! Weber for the past two quarters howled for a dean of men; these noises echoed down corridors, into heads, into the president's den. Clubs yelped, clamored for a dean,, though the up and growing Weber couldn't find time, seemingly the administration didn't care. Merlin Stevenson at the beginning of the fall quarter headed the men's division, but from lack of time to perform these duties Stevenson was stymied. Perhaps Pres. Dixon thinks Weber's men can forever cling to the skirts of Mae Welling.Coeds primped, bustled off to Charm week activities, fashion shows, discussions and what not, trotted home to peek Into the mirror. As they glanced into the mail box Webcrites squirmed: "DO I HAVE TO GO WITH HER?' Over the campus bursts of laughter blurted as pals confided to each other. The bulk of male Wildcats didn't like this business at all. For the most part they were broke, it was the last of the month, and to wander into the ball with that . . . For the women this was the big time. Though for some it was doubtless the first date they had finagled. For others it was a chance to see If this fella or that was the casanova he was piped up to be. All In all Ruth Dixon and company may find most of their would-be charges in the "Penthouse." Cleaning Co. CLARA W. POULSEN Phone 2-5113 Phone 2-5522 In The Hotel Ben Lomond |