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Show 562, P.L. & R. ' r Student Body Dance (charge) Whip Assembly Friday, December 5 Instruction Beings Monday, December 8 A. W. S. Christmas Party Thursday, December 11 Matinee Dance, noon Thursday, November 27 Final Examinations Start Tuesday, December 2 Final Registration for Winter Quarter Friday, December 5 we e C OvJLJk C I T NUMBER t OSDEN, UTAH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1941 VOLUME 5 ft. A- W.C. Speech Team Place Few McEntire, Walquist Win Third Places Weber college took two third places in the Western States Association of Teachers of Speech tournament held November 17, 18, 19. Rex McEntire, sophomore class president, received third place in the men's lower division for oratory, and Frank Wahlquist received third place in men's lower division of impromptu speaking. Raymond Saunders, also of Weber, tied for third place. Most of the victories were achieved by California, Oregon, and Washington schools. Outstanding Outstanding performances were given by Mildred Eberhard from University of Southern California, and Pearl Steiner of the College of Pacific. In upper division Miss Eberhard took first places in both extempore and impromptu contests, and Miss Steiner took first places in lower divisions of the same competitions. Miss Steiner's subjects were "Freedom" and "Another Versailles Treaty." In extempore, men's upper division, University of Southern California captured first three places: First, John Baird; second, Seymour Vinocur; and third, Edward McDonnell.In upper division debate for men Edward McDonnell and Seymour Vinocur captured first place with Bake Young and Leslie Montgomery of College of Idaho taking second place. In women's debating, upper division honors went to Oregon State college, represented by Rodena Krebs and Dorothy Watson. Banquet After three days of fast talking, the representatives of 37 schools were entertained at a banquet held Wednesday evening at the Hotel Ben Lomond. Trophies, plaques, and medals were presented to high place winners in all events. After the banquet several of the Officials of the Western Association of Teachers of Speech left for Bait Lake City where the association's annual convention was held. The following 37 schools were entered in the competition: University of Denver, University of Arizona, Willamette university, San Francisco State, Pasadena junior college, Pepperdine college, Whitman college, Colorado State, Redlands university, University of Portland, University of Southern California, College of Idaho, Arizona State, University of Nevada, University of Idaho Southern Branch, Oregon State, Pomona junior college, University of California, Whitworth college, Santa Barbara State college, Washington State college, University rf the Pacific, University of Montana, Utah State Agricultural college, Stanford, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, Linfield college, College of Puget Sound, College of Pacific, Northwest Nazarene, Carbon college, University of Idaho, Weber college, Westminster, Washington State, and Montana School of Mines. Alumni Return, Logan Prefers W. Christensen Homecoming gave many Weber alumni the opportunity to revisit the scenes of their happy school days. Some of the grads welcomed back to school November 11 were Marian T. Read, '15; Theron W. Tracy, '07; Clyde Lindquist, '07; Walt Stevenson, '20; Arthur P. Brown, '14; A. R. Croft, '15; Mar-cia Nichols, 1890; Glenna Nelson Shurtleff, '16; Reantine Knighton, '13; and D. R. Wheelwright, 1896. Wayne Christensen, '41, former champion Weber swimmer, is attending the A. C. this year. Recently he was elected one of the 10 preferred men at Logan. Ray Freeman, '40, is attending the A. C. where he was recently pleldged to the national business fraternity. He was an active business major at Weber. Norman "Pat" Jeppsen, '41, is finishing his business education at the A. C. where he was recently pledged to the national business fraternity. Lowell Rich, '30, one of Weber's former engineers, is now a civil engineer stationed in New Mexico. Ruth Jacobs, '40, formerly W. A. .(Continued on Page Three) Enters Art Exhibit Above is one of the many beautiful oil paintings exhibited in Weber's National Art week gallery. It is titled "Grand Teton" and was entered by B. Y. Andelin, Ogden high school art instructor. School Posts Its Art Week Exhibit Squares of brilliantly painted canvas covered the walls of the gymnasium lobby during Weber college's observance of National Art week, November 17 to 23. Mr. Far-rell Collett, art instructor, and the commercial art class were in charge of arrangements for the exhibit and for the sale of paintings. Eleven artists exhibited paintings which ranged in price from $2.00 to $35.00. B. Y. Andelin, art instructor at Ogden high school, displayed oils, water colors, and pastels. Elaine Shelton and Eugenia Smith Newton displayed several amusing portraits of children. F. J. Wester-gard exhibited scenes of nature, lakes, mountains, and trees. Other artists whose works were viewed by the public were Loan Houtz Bean, Janna Montgomery, Jessie Jensen, Alice Ballinger, June Griggs, Luella McFadden, Flora Belnap, M. Marcel, Joe Whittaker, Margaret Mallruy, Mary Jensen, Myra Powell, and Farrell Collett. Some of the paintings on the walls seem to please Weber stu dents especially. "Abandoned Creamery," by Farrell Collett, depicts a lonely building hidden in green trees. "November," "Sheep Ranch" and "Mount Ogden" by B. Y. Andelin presents a wide variety of scenes. "Calla Lilies and Pearls," by Loan Houtz Bean, strikes the eye with its hugh white flowers. A desert scene with full weird coloring represented, "Indian Watch-tower," by Mary Jensen, fascinates the onlooker. A bright canvas of the country is "Mountain Grain," by Margaret Mallruy. A picture known to all Ogdenites is "Pine View Reservoir." by Luella McFadden. Utah scenery is mirrored in Cottonwoods," by J. Westergard, and "Green River," by Jessie Jensen.National Art week is held every year throughout America. Its purpose is to further the sale of American art. It enables the public to become acquainted with the work of local artists as well as nationally famous ones. Younger artists are given a chance to gain recognition and the public is made more "art conscious." Larsen Chooses High Honor of Serving U. S. A. Weber's hero prexy, Jack Larsen, never did ask and never will ask for deferment from the high honor of serving his country in whatever part of the world his superior officers direct. This was his stand when the question was brought before him and President H. A. Dixon by the student body rank and file. As somebody said, the inference that he might be submitting to the plan, made inadvertently in these columns, was grossly exaggerated. Larsen put an ax to the idea. Battle In Sight As Carver Begins Purge A "bloodless revolution" will sweep the Weber college campus according to Wayne Carver's plans. The newly-elected freshman prexy has instigated this purge to prove the superiority of the greenling class. In his proclamation Carver declared "We feel that the best way that we can really show the sophomores is not necessarily to have any dramatic outbursts in activity inasmuch as the water pull is almost stymied. To show them who is the "Aryan race" we will just become more active in school affairs. The reins of the school should be put in the hands of those who can carry on the activities, namely the freshman class. Should Resist "Freshmen are urged to resist advances, threats, and admonitions of the 'Secretary of State' (Rex McEntire, sophomore president)." McEntire retorted with the following statement: "I believe that so far the freshmen have been too passive in not assuming any leadership or initiative. They have used Mahatma Gandhi tactics too far for their own good." Beth Rhees and Mildred McPhie, freshman vice president and secretary respectively, both voiced their faith in lreshman ability. Miss McPhie asserted that the freshman class is superior anc that "we are going to prove it." Plans for freshman-sponsored activities are already underway. An assembly will be held on January 9. A freshie dance has also been scheduled for that date but the arrangement is not definite. Reeder Plays Upon Emergency Theme, Larsen Retirement Mr. William H. Reeder's 20 minute oration at the Weber college homecoming banquet, November 11, in the Hotel Ben Lomond, followed close upon the singing of "Purple and White" by Jack Larsen, retiring student body president. Before Mr. Reeder hezan. how- ever, Larsen was presented a parting gift from the student body by Rex McEntire, sophomore class president, and LaVon Earl, student body vice president. Larsen's club, Sigma Delta Pi, also made a parting gift. Then the assemblage stood and applauded while Larsen walked from the banquet hall to play his last game for Weber college. Once again the record breaking crowd of 315 was in tears, as it had previously been when the glee club sang "When Jackie Comes Marching Home." Larsen himself was deeply touched. Mr. Reeder's opening remark was, "A more profound tribute than that you have given to Jack Larsen could hardly be offered." The speech continued on the national emergency theme highlighted by the student body leader's enforced resignation. Larsen is being C J.. l due - vuiiicuy Amuses Audience BY JUNE ROSE "Squaring the Circle," the Russian farce - comedy presented November 6, 7, and 8, proved diverting- and highly entertaining to the audience attending the performances. The stage setting used throughout the three acts, had been done well enough so as not to tire onlookers. The Russian costumes were not, perhaps, as authentic as they might have been. However, we know that the way of dress ing in Russia today is not as far removed from our own as it once was. Mr. Thatcher Allred, dramatic director, feels that the whole performance needed another week of rehearsal. But on the whole the cast did well in view of the dialogue difficulties encountered and the short rehearsal period. The presentation Thursday night was good and Friday night's ef fort was still better. Saturday evening some of the players, after having tasted of success and being fearful of letting the play down, overplayed certain scenes noticeably. At some points the actors lost the naturalness of the preceding nights. WeU Played It was obvious to the thoughtful members of the audience that this type of play is not as easy to produce as it may seem to some. Lines must be handled with quickness. Tricky turns, quick stops, and sudden starts are prevalent in any farce-comedy and can prove to be stumbling blocks to actors not on their toes. Doris Owens as the temperamental Ludmilla performed consistently each evening. At all times she was convincing in her role of the "uncultivated" maiden. Raymond Sanders as Vasya played the patient husband in a pleasing manner. Rolande Ballantyne was impressive as the stoic Tonya, particularly in the final appearance. Rex McEntire displayed a vigorous and varied characterization of the husband who thought more of . his stomach than books. He may be credited with a good interpretation of a different part. Bright Note Red-coated and brass-buttoned Walter Stark as Robinovitch was outstanding in his brief appearances. The role of Emlleau, the mad poet, perhaps the most difficult in the cast, was played with fair success by Dee Linford whose impromptu accordian pumping provided a bright note. Sashka, the little 10-year-old brother of Ludmilla, was portrayed by Dee Jacobs. Such stage presence is very unusual in a child of his age. Dee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Heber Jacobs. John Piers, as Boris Novikoo, succeeded in portraying the character of the busy director in a convincing manner. Helen Grix, Edna Lichfield, Gertrude Stephens, and Edgar Hoggan appeared in the last act. Although they had little chance to distinguish themselves dramatically, their performances were effective and contributed to the amusing and explosive last scene. transferred from Fort Douglas to an unknown war station somewhere in the Pacific. "I think the times are serious times, and the problems are serious problems," Mr. Reeder said. Quoting, he listed four points applying to the present world situation. They were: 1. Whom the gods would destroy they first make mad. 2. The mills of the gods grind slowly but exceedingly fine. 3. Darkness brings starlight. 4. Bees taking nectar from the flowers first fertilize them. These points weave themselves into a story that has great significance now, the speaker indicated. "Changes are transpiring rapidly and are fraught with tragedy. We must find something that will give us hope," he said. "The gods have made men mad, and they are themselves destroying." Officers Get Busy Shown assuming their respective ofices, reading from left to right, are freshman class secretary, Mildred McPhie, president, Wayne Carver, and vice president, Beth Rhees. Carver, Rhees, McPhie Win Freshman Offices Wayne Carver, Beth Rhees and Mildred McPhie are Weber's new freshmen class officers. These officers were elected in a freshman assembly, November 3. Wavne Carver triumDhed over Signpost Editor Passes Away; Had Fine Record J. M. Demos, editor of Signpost last year, died of a heart attack yesterday morning. The news source did not reveal where Demos was at the time, but according to a letter received from him a short while ago, he was studying law at George Washington university and working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Demos' chief achievement at Weber college was that his publication won all-American honors. In addition, his high scholarship and student activity -won him membership in Orion, highest honor club of the college. Those on the paper who worked with "J. M." are in deep mourning. "He would have had a most brilliant future," Mr. C. M. Nilsson, adviser, said. "His deat h is a great loss to Weber, which knew his worth, and to society, which would have profited a great deal from his life's work. The only thought that is left us is that he was needed more somewhere else." His parents and surviving brothers and sisters live in Provo. U. S. Army Adds Explosives to WC Curriculum As part of the national defense program being carried out at Weber two classes in explosive chemistry, made possible by the United States army, are being taught three days a week. Mr. Ralph S. Gray, chemistry instructor at Weber, states, "Just as we must have good planes, ships, and guns, we must have good explosives or all other implements of war are of no value. Therefore, we must manufacture first class explosives for bombs, torpedoes, and shells in order to defend our nation. Great Britain has developed one of the most effective explosives ever used, and it is to manufacture even better explosives than this that these classes have been organized." The course is divided into two parts. Class A. which is for students who have had one year of (Continued on Page Three) "The destruction will gain until something stops them (the dictators). The mills grind slow; but grind exceedingly fine." "The starlight shines. We fight with hope and faith, and if the time comes to enter this fearful holocaust, we shall do it with hope and faith." "The bees take nectar from the flowers but first fertilize them. Thus those who would receive must first do something themselves." In working toward his chief idea for the public's contribution in the solution of present troubles, Mr. Reeder showed that "The great men of the past have tried to help others, and the greatest men of the past have all been preeminent in adhering to the commands. Love the Lord thy God, and Love thy Neighbor as thyself." "To love humanity is the plan I suggest," he said. "And to love our neighbor is to help him, to serve him. I should like each one of you to pledge himself to help his fellow man. The more we do in a neighborly way, the more we do for the whole world. Helpfulness for others shall become a surging power that cannot be stayed!" Jay Olsen for the office of pres ident. In the race for the position of vice president Beth Rhees defeated Mildred McPhie who returned to the running to become secretary over Virginia Nelson. Wayne Carver hails from Weber high school where he held the office of student body president during 1940-41. His main interests, outside of doing his best for Weber, are debate and dramatics. He is a Phoenix pledge and holds a seat in the Associated Men's council of the school. Beth Rhees is also a former student of Weber high school. During her junior year there she was elected vice president of her class. She was president of the pep club and was chosen as the Daughter of the American Revolution representative. Her interest lies in music and debate. At Weber she is a member of Chanodo. Recently she was elected one of the attendants of King Oak at the Acorn ball. Mildred McPhie comes from Ogden high school. As student director of the pep club and one of the leading roles in the school operetta, she developed her interest in music. She is affiliated with La Dianeda and was a candidate for the Acorn court. Dr. Young Visits Michigan to Receive Doctorate Dr. O. Whitney Young, Weber college faculty member, has recently returned from the University of Michigan where he received his doctorate. Dr. Young took the final examination on Thursday morning, November 13, and Thursday evening he presented a report before the biologists from the University of Michigan and nearby institutions.The title of Dr. Young's thesis is "A Limnological Investigation of Periphyton in Douglas Lake, Michigan." According to him, periphyton has been almost neglected in America, and in Europe has received scant attention in comparison with the other phases of freshwater life. Dr. Young has spent eight summers and one year in preparing for his doctorate. This is approximately three full years. He was on leave of absence from Weber college for one year of which time he spent at the University of Michigan. Dr. and Mrs. Young were gone for 12 days during which time they visited Lionel W. Thatcher, a former member of the Weber college faculty, at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After the seminar report, the members of the zoology department held a reception in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Young. Registration Must Be Completed as Final Exams Near Students who have not registered for the winter quarter should contact the registrar's office immedi-atelly, Mrs. Clarisse Hall warned today. Rolls are filling up rapidly and students who wish to take special classes are advised to hurry and select their courses. The fall quarter final examinations are to be held on December 2, 3. and 4. The final day for registration is December 5. Enrollment for the winter quarter may show a slight drop compared with the winter quarter of last year. The army, the navy, the marine corps, and airplane factories are calling away many men students. Good positions at Hill field will take many Weber women. A wide variety of courses is to be offered to the student body. Church classes will be able to occupy the new L. D. S. seminary soon after the beginning of the quarter. Instruction for the winter quarter will begin December 8. Schedule Calls For Special Election Soon Five Candidates Qualify; All Pledge Clean, Sportsmanly Campaign Primary elections for the student body president position will be held next Tuesday, December 2, in the lobby of the gymnasium building. Outstanding students aspiring for the chief student office are as follows: John Piers, Rex McEntire, Mohrland Eckhart, John Walker and Fred Tingey. f Last Tuesday petitions for these WC Speakers Triumph At Ephraim Weber college won the cups in debate, oratory, poetry reading, and extempe in the district Phi Rho Pi speech tournament at Snow college November 14 and 15. Maurice Richards and John Ver-nieu put the last contenders in debate out of the contest after drawing against John Dixon and LaMar Buckner for the privilege. Dixon and Buckner, therefore, were according to debate custom considered to have tied with Richards and Vernieu for first and second places. Neither Rated Since the two teams were from the same school, the final decision remained that way, neither team being specifically rated first or second. Carbon and Snow teams tied for third place in this event. By totals Weber won 11 decisions and lost eight. Carbon won nine and lost nine, and Snow won seven and lost 10. In oratory Rex McEntire, Weber, was first; Ruth Nielson, Snow, and Ray Gibson, Weber, tied for second; and Arus Bird, Snow, and LaRue Olsen, Carbon, tied for third. In poetry Carl White, Weber, was first; Iola Belnap, Weber, was second; and Phyllis Painter, Snow, was third. More Firsts In extempore speaking, Wayne Carver, Weber, and La Mar Buckner, Weber, tied for first; John Dixon, Weber, was second; and Ward Olsen, Snow, and Conrad Keller, Snow, tied for third. In story reading Delana Jensen, Snow, took first; Evelyn Carpenter, Snow, was second; and Mary Jones, Weber, was third. Student district officers of the organization were elected at a luncheon. They were I iMar Buckner, Weber, president; LaRue Olsen, Carbon, vice-president; and Cornell Blackham, Snow, secretary. At the coaches' banquet Mr. Lc-land H. Monson, nationalvice-president of Phi Rho Pi, was elected president of the district. Mr. Thatcher Allred was named secretary. These two officials will handle the tournament next year. It will be at Weber. Miss Fern Young of Snow handled the tournament for the current year. Alumnus Speaks At B. Y. U. And Is Heard Grant "Neut" Neuteboom again. After his disappearance from the local campus late in the fall somebody located him at Brigham Young university, Provo. Evidently Neuteboom entered with a boom. For the latest report is that, speaking on "A Universal Brotherhood of Man," Neuteboom "pictured in stirring terms the struggle now going on in the world." He held out hope for a true world brotherhood if- the United States throws its weight unreservedly on the balances which are now deciding right and wrong. The speaker, a W. C. alumnus, took first place in the event, known as the Heber J. Grant oratorical contest. candidates were filed with the secretary of the student body, and they were checked for eligibility. All candidates have very good scholarship records and many other excellent qualifications for the exalted position. "We don't care who you vote for, but please exercise your democratic privilege and cast a ballot," says LaVon Earl, student body vice president, who wishes every one to cooperate. Lose Officers Because of the marriage of Ruth Carver, secretary - elect before school started this year, another secretary, Sophie Reed, was recently elected. But no sooner had that been done, than President Jack Larsen was called into foreign service with the Seventh bombarding squadron. He is now stationed somewhere in the Pacific ocean. For those who are interested, his address is as follows: P. F. C. Jack Larsen, 6581257 H Q & HQ, Sqdrn. 7th Bomb. Group, PLUM, care Postmaster, San Francisco, California. Public Spirit Hence another election is necessary to fill this vacancy. Dan Drumiler, student treasurer, makes the following comments. "All students who have real public spirit will strive to keep this election open anc. above board. Degrading slander will be out of place, and whoever wins (the best man) must have, and I'm sure will have, the full support of every member of the school." Tuesday night the board of control passed the motion that additional elections be held in the near future to select two freshman representatives and one sophomore representative to the board of control, and a new secretary, and any other officer which may be lacking as a result of the present elections, for the sophomore class. Tests Indicate Weber Men Outsmart Girls Weber men scored higher than Weber women in the tests given to all freshmen, October 1. When compared with the students of 315 other junior colleges in the nation, Weber scored slightly below average. These are two of the facts discovered from the tabulation of the examinations. Three tests were given, namely Wrenn's study habits inventory, a psychological examination, and an interest or vocational guidance test. In the first one named, Weber students scored just about as the other colleges did. In the second test, Weber's average was below the average of the other colleges. The test was given in two parts, the first being the "L" test, or a test dealing with reading, and the second being the "Q" test, or a test in mathematics and chemistry. In the first part, or the "L" test, the men scored 67.7 points against a national average of 63.6 points. The women scored 53.63 points against the naticnal average of 64. In the "Q" test, the men scored 42.6 points against 41.9 and the women scored 37.7 against 38.3. Because the last test was to determine the interests of individual students, no scores were given. After the tests as a whole were scored, students applied at the dean of instruction's office where appointments were made with members of a committee for an interpretation of the tests. Student benefit from the knowledge of their abilities such as the results of these tests give. "Usually in junior colleges, the scores made by the men and women are the same," says Mr. John Benson, head of the psychology department. "The difference in the scores may have been due to the fact that the girls were more emotionally upset over the examinations. The test this year shows the entrance "of a class with marked ability." Tests are given each year for vocational guidance and for assistance in the registration of the students in courses best suited to their abilities. |
