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Show January 22, 1952 SIGNPOST Page 3 Yhat's All the Fuss Man Baiting" Given By Jann Heiner It is a widely believed theory that girls come to college for the sole purpose of snagging a husband. Take no offense, ladies, we all know your ulterior motives; and, as ever, Weber college is prepared to help you put, that is if you will just take a little advice. Now, to begin with, in order to qualify for a job, one must generally have a reasonable amount of previous training, right? Well, the same proves true to the successful housewife. In order to be the best in her profession, the housewife should be somewhat prepared ahead of time. That is, have a reasonable knowledge of the professional duties involved in the job. Get down to brass facts, girls, we mean that sooner or later, if you plan on getting married, you've got to learn to cook, sew, help plan an effective budget, and take over the job of the care and training of children and husbands. (Unless you should be crafty enough to get a rich man who abhores children and spends most of his .time abroad, without you. Unlikely isn't it? This isn't a subtle suggestion or anything, but statistics have shown time and time again that out of the number of girls who have signed up to major in Home Economics, very, very few have been able to succeed in getting their degree. Reason simple; marriage. It seems that the conniving male (bless his li'l heart) is looking out for his interest when he chooses a mate. (And we all know that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach.) And now, ladies, if you get the point we will go on with our second topic. In view of the facts previously stated and this primarily for those ambitious gals who plan on a career it may be observed that there is a wide field open for specialization in branches of Home Economics. Just to give you an idea of the many and varied professions, here is a list: Teachers, home demonstration agents, home management specialists, dietitions, institution managers, nutritionists, social welfare workers, research workers, textile work, which might include interior decorating, dress designing, etc., home economics in business which, inci-dently, is a comparatively new field that is growing and building constantly.You might say, "Well and good, but the opportunities are so limited in positions like that." There is where you are wrong. Just take a look at these figures concerning positions available in Utah alone: 178 high school and junior high school positions, 53 college and junior college jobs, six county supervisors of school, one State Board Director, two State School Lunch supervisors, 21 in business, 20 in Extension Divi- Naval Aviation Offers Training And Deferment College men can "have their cake and eat it too" is the gist of a recent regulation released by the Navy department. The procurement office at the U. S. Naval Air Station at Denver, Colorado announced that it has just received a new regulation which provides college men may now apply for Naval Aviation Cadet training up to four months prior to the time they actually wish to begin their training at Pensacola, Florida, That means, young college men may now join the Naval Aviation Cadets and continue going to school until they finish their present semester. The Naval Aviation Cadet program is open to unmarried young men between the ages of 18 and 27 who have a minimum of two years of college. Accepted applicants will receive 18 months of flight training at Pensacola followed by 30 months of active duty as an Ensign in the Navy or as a second lieutenant in the Marine corps. Further information can be secured by writing to the Procurement and Information Office, U. S. Naval Air Station, Denver, Colo. About Home Ec? as First Reply tsion, which adds up to a tidy total of 300 positions; not to mention the three working in newspapers, three in radio, three on television, and one or two free-lance writers on Home Economics. This looks like a pretty substantial staff doesn't it? But, to tell you the truth, Utah has a great shortage of Home Economic workers. In 1950 and 1951 there were 61 new teaching positions available and seven changes in colleges and junior colleges. Another thing, in California they employ 1000 Home Economists and during the last year they trained only 100 and had to fill 600 positions. Conse-quntly, they had to bring in 500 trained people from out-of-state. Here is your chance to travel, girls, while you make your fortune. So, ladies, whether you are planning marriage or a career, it would certainly benefit you or your family if you have one in later years, if you were to investigate Weber's Home Economic Department just to see what they have to offer. For any information, just drop in and consult Melba Lehner or Lucile Johnson, either of whom will be only too happy to help you out. Oh, yes, "and Happy Hunting!" Lt. Will Explain 'Marine Corps Class' In Assembly Today Lieutenant McCabe, a procurement officer of the Marine Corps, will present information about the new marine training program today. In connection with the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders class described in an earlier Signpost, Lieutenant MaCabe, a procurement officer, will be presented in an assembly held today at eleven where he will offer additional information about the program. MaCabe will be present on the campus today and tomorrow to answer questions and give additional information. The program is a training program related to the Marine Reserves which trains young men for commissioned ranks in the Marine Corps. In a bulletin released by the Marine Corps Procurement Office in Denver, the program was described as "an officer candidate program designed to train high-caliber men who can assume responsibility as commissioned officers."Training periods will take up six weeks in two consecutive summers thus allowing winter schooling or work. Pay for the Junior Course (first summer) will be $142, the Senior Course, $176. He was telling a friend about the muscle building course he was taking. "I've been taking this course two years," he said. "Every week the mailman brings me heavier weights and bigger equipment." "But you don't look as though you have any more muscles than you did before," the friend commented."I know," he replied, "but you ought to see my mailman." Never fear the future; nothing is ever quite so bad as your imagination can paint it. AW cow NOW, SARGE . ..WHEN ARE you GOING TO GIVE US THE SEAL DOPE ON EfjLHTlUfl, ? Chanado Once again that week called Hell has come and gone. It always means a certain amount of pleasure for the sophomore members, but I would hate to tell you what the dear freshman pledges think about it. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, the pledges of Chanado, were dressed up in scandalous attire ranging from old sheets to long underwear. The members on those days wore a look of joy on their faces. Thursday night frivilous was held. The pledges were badly mistreated in some parts of the evening, but the week of hell was partly made up by the delicious Chinese dinner they attended afterward. The members again spent a most enjoyable time even when the pledges were so unhappy. Your turn is next year pledges, so make the most of it. lota Tau Kappa Hey kids? Thanks a million for the fine show. The pledges can be proud of their "self-designed" wardrobe.Last week Iota welcomed into the organization two swell gals. Gay-Iene Garlick and Aleta Van Sickle will soon find themselves laboring away on the old rock pile along with many other Weber co-ed pledges. A featured hightlight during the coming week will be the membership banquet. We members are ready; are you pledges? Lamba Delta Sigma The pledge initiation ceremony was held Sunday evening in the Institute of Religion. Sixty pledges were initiated into the organization. The ceremony was very beautiful and sincere and all present got an insight into the finer parts of Lamba Delta Sigma. The Institute choir is beginning its 1952 activities. Choir practice is held every Thursday evening in the Institute of Religion. All members of Lamba Delta Sigma and all Institute students are invited to join. The Lamba Delta assembly committee is working hard on their Valentine assembly. Pt promises to be a good one. Hey gals! Got a few extra moments between studies, dates, and social chit-chats? Why not try out a new cookie recipie, read a good book, cut out a pattern for a spring dress, or learn how to knit? There are a million and one things you can do to fill those spare moments when time just lags. Besides accomplishing something worthwhile, you'll have a new conversational topic the next time you see Jane or Sue. She was only the stableman's daughter, but she gave him the name old stall. RECRUiTIKQOFFICE M4 m Phoenix Phoenix, amid the redness and soreness of their tailends, wishes to give public acknowledgement and appreciation to the wonderful support by all the students and clubs of the campus toward the success of the Snowball. La Dianaeda More fun, more parties and more work are in store for La Dianaeda girls during the next few weeks. By parties we mean some with Phoenix and Skull, plus some "hen" pa' les on the side. Fun includes everything from studying to dancing, anything having to do with Weber college. Work comes under the heading of the annual Friendship Banquet, which La Dianaeda is sponsoring this year. Emerging from three hilarious days of funny costumes, weird requirements and many commands, plus an unforgettable night of frivolous, twenty-four pledges of La Dianaeda can sit back and wait to see if they are eligible to be made members. The club's log book has many recorded activities and pictures as a result of Hell Week. The pledges were farmerettes, flapper girls and sailors during the three hectic days of initiation. The pledges were also good sports during frivolous. Congratulations from the club to Beth Macfarlane, who is the new "Orchid Queen.' In our opinion it couldn't happen to a more deserving girl. the ? It's Week Some call it Goat Week. . . : some call it Hell. ' (Hell Week, that is.) But all agree that the week of January 14 resembled an extended lost week end. There were L. D. farmers from out North Ogden way, and many a Friar Tuck was embarrassed when her slip showed beneath the Chanodo vestments. Haunting the halls were the Squaws in sheets clothing. One supposedly pajama clad pledge was escorted to the eleventh floor of the City-County building. It seemed the boy couldn't sleep in anything but the "tops." Tuesday the Pink Ladies were pink with embarrassment and, of course, some of the boys were pink too . . . but not from embarrassment. Everything included the week could be called a most successful one . . . for the members. The little boy awoke at four in the morning and asked his mother to tell him a story. "Just be patient, dear. Daddy will he home soon and we'll hear n story that'll be a honey." All-American QB Robert Kelley Will Star for YC Gridders In an exclusive interviews with Mr. John G. Kelly, the "Signpost" was informed that an All-American Quarterback will star for Weber college next fall. Mr. Milt Mechani, when questioned about this new recruit, refused to reply. This is obviously a sign that he is wary of the fact that some larger and richer college may try to lure this new star away from the Weber campus. However, this paper was able to secure full information concerning this new star through his father Mr. John G. Kelly of the Weber College English department. We were informed by this source that his son, Robert (Bobby) Kelly was born on January 6, 1952. We repeat, he was born in 1952. At birth he weighed five pounds, fourteen ounces, and before he was one week old, he had gained more than two ounces, bringing his weight to more than six pounds. Mr. Kelly states that at this rate he vvill easily overcome the minor handicap which he now has of being underweight for the football campaign. During the summer quarter he is to prepare for his gridiron career at an unknown nursery school. We congratulate Mr. Kelly on his magnanimous contribution to the Weber College Athletic Department. We are sure that with such stars as this being attracted to the Weber College campus the 1962 football season will be the most successful to date. Letter to Editor There's a crook in the crowd! On Saturday, December 29, 1951, an incident took place which brought to light the fact that every one isn't honest. The incident involved the stealing of three coats from the girls' lounge during the holiday dance honoring the returning service men and alumni. The three coats belonged to Glen Thompson, Bill Blair, and John Checketts. It is hard to understand that people, who would have to be large enough or old enough to wear the coats, could stoop so low as to steal the clothing belonging to someone else. The coats were a navy blue jacket, a tan overcoat, and a gray overcoat. The loss to each person amounts to about forty dollars. The fact is that the thieves may not be college students, nevertheless, a thief is a thief and should be treated as such. The reason for writing this letter is not to "cry over spilled milk" but to try to advise others not to leave anything laying around if they want to keep it. Use the coat check and be safe. Mr. Bateman, chairman of the Standards Committee, said that we shouldn't think that just because we, as individuals, are honest that everyone else is honest. There has been a serious uprising of stealing in this area lately and the only way that we can stop a thief is to stop leaving things where he can get his hands on them. We don't realize the fact that people will steal until we have something stolen from us. Be safe. Lock your car doors after parking, don't leave the keys in the ignition, lock your lockers, and don't leave things laying where someone else may take them. A thief could not steal if there was nothing for him to steal. I hope that if the persons who took these coats read this article, they will be men enough to return these coats to the girls' lounge. If anyone has any information concerning these coats please contact Mr. Bateman, Glen Thompson, Bill Blair, or myself. Sincerely, John ('heckettH Resolutions Shot? Now that you and the New year have gotten off to a good start, you've probably realized that you have broken all your New Year's resolutions, incurred more debts at the sales, failed to write or mail those thank you notes, had severul spats with the teachers, family, and friends, and no doubt missed several eight o'clock classes. If you find this is the case, better change fast and try to get off to another good start, one that will last longer than 24 hours. |