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Show Alumni Here Albions Fear VOL. 2 Web Dr. Dixon Greets Homecomers by H. A. Dixon Welcome, Homecomers ! Weber college lias th homecoming spirit! This spirit is made up of kindly friendships, an attitude of thanksgiving, an asserted loyalty to the Alma Mater and the satisfaction that one feels when he discovers that he is not forgotten. You former sudents and faculty members might just as well make up vour mind to return at least each Armistice Day because it is planned to designate that day as the annual Homecoming Day. Ogden Supports Homecoming You might be interested in knowing that the idea of an annual home coming day is bein- received with favor bv the community and that the retail merchants division of the Ogden City Chamber of Commerce is on record with its pledge of support. In fact, these merchants have selected the promotion and support of our homecoming as their major civic project. Such backing means a bigger and better homecoming each year. Teams Need Support I have felt for some time that, considering the quality of our teams they really deserve much better support than they receive. Last year, for example, Weber college, in my opinion, had the outstanding basketball team in Utah, yet it was inspired by only one or two sizeable crowds to greet it at games The assurance given to the football team that it will have at least one rousing audience each yeai 'will go far toward supporting the coach in his struggle to build a real football tradition in Ogden. Cooperation Needed Weber college cannot expand in size or improve in quality without her alumni, and the alumni on the other hand, cannot be content without being connected with the school in one way or another. It is a case of where "friendship doubleth joy and cutteth grief in half." Homecoming day is designed to promote just such cooperation. May you renew the old friendships, reflect upon the old experiences and partake of the homecoming spirit that pervades the institution.The theme for today is the old and the new. Unquote. Alumni, oh alumni, We're glad to welcome you, To bring back pleasant memories Of days you came here too. And students, dear, We're glad you're here. We love your empty chatter ; Y'our lousy puns Dished out in tons Make everyone feel gladder. (Wow!) Once upon a someting there is a march of, there was an academy that turned into an institution of higher learning which is preceded by high school. It was so something that is not Republican, that it had a. whole Tribe for a student body president. The tribe v.-as e'cciec' in Junius, 1923. Something very itrange happened the next year 'or maybe you at-reiidy knew that Cortez c.ime up from Mexico ami was unanimously elected leader of the .something that is not insignificant college). But seeing as how you stoonts and some of you alumni don't remember that far back and prob-(Continued on Page 4) er sponsors Faculty Show Hailed As Assembly Classic Sudden fame roosts upon the shoulders of the Weber college instructors who appeared in the faculty program ' The Old and the New" in the crammed college auditorium last Friday, under program chairman Ferron Losee. Much applauded feature was the Infernal Welchers, a male double quartet which sang "The Wise Old Owl." For this number President II. A. Dixon appeared as conducting Welsh musician. Mrs. Lucile Petty played the accompaniment. Mr. C. M. Nilsson, announcer, used symbolic costumes and pantonine.The program was : Organ numbers, Mr. Clair Anderson.Song, "The Wise Old Owl," Infernal Welchers. Conductor, President II. A. Dixon ; singers, Mr. Orlo Childs, Dr. Dean Anderson, Dr. Robert Clark, Mr. Dix Jones, Coach Bob Davis, Mr. Roland Parry, Mr. Whitney Young, Mr. Garnett Littlefield, Mr. Ernest Jcppsen; accompanist, Mrs. Lucile Petty. Skit (a) Weber academy (1883), Mrs. Rhoda Miner as Dr. Primola, Mrs. Lydia Tanner as Mrs.Learn-as-You-Go. (b) Weber college (1938), Mrs. Rhoda Miner as Dr. Sensible, Mrs. Lydia Tanner as Mrs. Do-As-Y'ou-Please. Scotch yarns by Mr. James Mc-Cormac.Skit. College Dialogue, upperclass-man, Mr. Orlo Childs; freshman, Mr. Whitney Young. Instrumental selections (a), "The Old Refrain," (b) "Alexander's Ragtime Band," by Mrs. Lucile Petty, cello; Mr. Clair Johivon clarinet: p - : v;; - V ' N All ? Vv. ;. ) s ! : - H ! iinHiriuriWi-"" 1 . ....... .,.,. ...... .-jts-TT-."t - - - i Leland Monson, Blair Burton, LaMoian Suttlemyre Burton, Suttlemyre Win Novitiate When he heard that Blair Burton had placed first and LaMoian Suttlemyre second in the freshmen Novitiate extempe, Glen Brewer, president of the freshmen, said, "Now we'll beat the sophomores in the Barker contest." These two speakers will meet the two qualifying sophomores, November IS, in assembly under the chairmanship of Thatcher Allred. Mr. Brewer may be right, because Burton and Suttlemyre eliminated some twenty freshmen who answered the call to words, issued Tuesday for the final rounds by C. M. Nilsson, Novitiate director. These twenty were the elect from among all students enrolled in freshmen English. Burton is Monson's student. Suttlemyre is Trevithiek's. ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE . OGDEN, UTAH, NOVEMBER 11, W Pi if.- : , " l . 1 I - ; i If " ' I - - -3 " !' Merle Allen (left), 1938 student body president, is here shown welcoming Rowland Corry, 1932-33 student body president, to Weber's Homecoming. All of the student body presidents from the time the academy started have been invited to the Homecoming. Photo by Stuart Wrheelwright i.nd Air. Clair Anderson, accompanist.Disc: siun on methods of courtship, old and new, by Mr. David Trevithick. Chronology of dancing,old-fashioned waltz, modern waltz, Suvie Anne, fox trot, minuet,, flat foot floogie," by Miss Ida Stewart and Mr. Ira Markham. -Photo bv Leonard Robbins ! H. S. Debaters Sign I Mr Monsnn rnndnrtor nf the an nual high school debate tournament at Weber college, announces that the following have registered for the tournament : Ogden high, Provo high, and West high and East high from Salt Lake. Both came from Ogden high school, where they won honors in public speaking. Differing with Brewer, Bob Bag-ley, sophomore president, avowed, "This year's sophomore extempe team will be invincible; bring on the freshmen!" Mr. Bagley bases his undismayed assertion on his knowledge that all speakers who are in the final qualifying round for sophomores have had much experience in speech. As the Signpost goes to press, Pauline Rogers and Morton Fuller win from Florence Francis and Gordon Barney and will be Barker finalists. 1938 omecomm Child Culture Club Gives College Money One hundred and forty dollars was turned over 'o school this week by the Junior Child Culture club under the direction of Mrs. F. A. Child, president of the club, and Mrs. P. H. Brophy, vice president. "The club donates this amount annually to aid meritorious students who need assistance in acquiring tcxibooks," said Mr. Guy Hurst, Weber administrator of the fund. 'Many more students apply for the fund than can be accommodated; therefore, they must be carefully passed upon," continued Mr. Hurst. "The books in the library bought by the fund help at least four dozen .tudents each year." "A nice letter of appreciation has been submitted by one of the many students who have been benefited," .stated Mrs. Guy Hurst, club mem ber and formerly chairman of the club fund committee. Accordine to the constitution of the club, "The object of this club .hall be the study of child culture, sponsoring clula welfare work or civic work, either education or social, to be decided on by the vote of the club. Ihe clubs activities are con fined to Ogden. The group was organized in 1925 and has contributed gratuitously to the college book fund for the last four years. Welsh Imperial Singers Entertain Colorful costumes, simple stage sets, and artistic voices of the Welsh Imperial Singers made up the third Weber college lyceum program, November 1, at the Ogden high school. Conductor R. Festyne Davics, at the close of the performance, gave his appreciation of the audience: "You are one of the finest audiences we have ever performed before, and we have sung for some of the best .n the world." To this he added: "The college paid up a high fee to come here so high as to surprise you, if you knew. Yet I understand everyone was admitted free. For such a service you should wholeheartedly back the college in its future endeavors." Mr. Guy Hurst, chairman of the lyceum committee, announces that the next appearance will be that of Sam A. Howa, magician, during the first week in December. NO. 5 Weber Stages Homecoming Celebration For the first time, Weber college is starting its annual Homecoming celebration this week. The finale of the Homecoming week will be staged today with a twenty-four hour jubilation. The alumni were honored this morning at a breakfast in Hotel Ben Lomond and at the assembly at Weber college. The students gathered at the college last night for a bonfire rail)'. There they sang pep songs, had pep talks, and when everyone was aroused to a high pitch, had a torch-dance through the main section of town. This morning the celebration started with a breakfast at Hotel Ben Lomond. An alumni organization was formed at the breakfast, which was at 7 :30. There was an assembly at the college at 9:00. This assembly included a flag ceremony by the American Legion, music by Clair Johnson and Irma Chadwick and Eugene Brough, a debate between alumni debaters, and community singing by the entire audience. The alumni yell leaders at the assembly were called upon to lead a few school yells. The American Legion and Weber combined are giving the Armistice day Homecoming parade at 10:00. Approximately seventeen floats will be entered by the different clubs md organizations of Weber. The Whip club will lead the parade. The rally parade will start from the entrance of the Moench build-'ng at 1 :00. A police escort and Ogden's new fire engine will lead the students through town to the stadium where the Weber vs. Albion football game will be featured at 2:00. At the half, the American Legion and the Weber college band will entertain with the Whip club, who will also give a drill. The yell leaders are planning novelty numbers including swing versions which will be given during the game. The Homecoming dance, starting at 9:00, will be held in the Weber college dance hall. During the ntermission, prizes will be given for the most attractive floats in the parade. It promises to be a gala affair with novel decorations, programs, and refreshments. This Homecoming is staged for the first time this year but it is intended to be made an annual tradition.Members of the Homecoming committee are Dr. Miner, chairman; Mr. Junius Tribe, Mr. Kent Bram-well, Mr. O. M. Clark, Eugene Brough, Dean Williams, Farrell Ensign, Chester Gilgen, Vivian Polidor, Merle Allen, Beverley Briem, Ross Ekins, Aurline Osmond, Lottie Lund, and Richard Pingree. Time JaiL By WENDELL FORSHA Had anything halted the career of Kemal Ataturk, Turkish dictator, before he had completed his dream, he would be listed as history's foremost heel. He completed it and became the number one man of Turkey and the Napoleon of the near East. Kemal has in a single generation torn down all the old superstitutions that were built up in thousands of years; and has made Turkey a modern, united nation. It is common shop talk that he prevented Britain from ending the war at an early date by twice stopping her at Dardanelles. When the war ended, without stopping for a "coke" he slapped the Greeks back upon their (Continued on Page 2) |