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Show J SEC. 562 P. t. & R Calendar HELL WEEK Monday Through Friday PEP RALLY SHOW Thursday, 8:15 P. M. WHIP ASSEMBLY Friday, 11 :00 A. M. t Calendar SKI CLASS FRIDAY 12:45 P. M. BASKETBALL FRIDAY 8:00 P. M. BASKETBALL SATURDAY 8:C0 P. M. VOLUME !) WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2S. 1946 M M 15 K II X m fi&a 5 X ft g-T J Weber Host To State Musicians At High School Clinic; OHS Also Scene Of Activities Orchestras From ' All Over State Have Musical Meet Weber college played host to music instructors from all over the state Jan. 18. when the two-day music clinic began with a get together of the bands from nearly all Utah high schools. Leading off the orchestral division the Ogden high school orchestra presented "Scherezade Themes," from the ballet by Korsakoff, follwed by three se- sy leciions oy uie wt group, unuer the direction of J. Clair Ander- son. Provo, Davis, Bear River, and Weber high schools rounded out the demonstration with music representative of the ancient, classical, and contemporary modes. Following a luncheon in the cafeteria the bands of Davis, Morgan, and Weber presented a three hour demonstration of the development of band music in the schools from just plain school song and marching music to highly skilled arias from the light operas. The music clinic moved to .Ogden high school Jan. 19 for a demonstration of the choral groups of the various schools. This was climaxed by a concert given by the Ogden sym phonic choir, conducted by the guest director, Walter Asohen- brenner. Mr. Aschenbrer.ner. conductor of the Chicago Symphonic choir, arranged all but three of the numbers on the program. His arrangements of Yugoslav folk music, for which he has an in- ternational reputation, were featured.The clinic closed with an banquet honoring Mr. Aschenbien-ner at the Htal Ben Lomond that evening. ' Weber College Presents Radio y Programs First of a series of half hour radio programs to be presented every second Thursday over radio station KLO at 2:30 p. m. by the radio guild of Weber college was broadcast Jan. 17. Featured singers on the program, which was under the direction of M. Thatcher Allred and Rland C. Parry, were Edna Mae Norda, Elaine Stoker and Roba Stevens. The program advertised the opera "The Vagabond King," to be presented the early part of March. Mr. Allred announces that all students interested in radio work iA(are urged to take part in the radio guild. A temporary chairman will be elected and auditions will be held for talent, including producers, announcers and writers. 64 NAMES PUT ON HONOR ROLL of AUTUMN QUARTER Names of 64 Weber college students who made the autumn quarter honor role has been announced by Mrs. Clarisse H. Hall, registrar. The 21 students who attained straight "A" grades and accordingly gained high honors were: Janet Elaine Broadbcnt, Dee L. Brown, Arlene Briem, Marian Blaylock. Richard Carruth, Elaine Cook. Joan Farr. Verna B'ehs Farrell, Shirley Gardiner, Myrene Grcenwell. Barbara Hanson. Ilamai Hiroshi, Lois Johnston. Alice Okuda. Hylda Olley, Marjorie Osmond. Gloria Parry, Marilyn Robinson. Kath-riin Rogers. Afton Shearer and Norma Wright. 4 With a grade average ranging for 2.5 to nearly three points, 43 students won honors. Tho were Ray Barnard. Ruth Bert-agnole, Jean Binnie.x, Jean Blod-gett, Ruth Bolt, Vernon J. Bry- Students May Enroll In Night Classes Winter quarter classwork in the Weber college evening school began last week, Director John Benson said Tuesday, but registration in a majority of the courses is still open, it was pointed out. and students will be accepted throughout the week. A class in opera is being organized. It is under the direction of Roland Parry and J. Clair Anderson of the music department, and it is scheduled to meet Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p. m. The first class will be held this Thursday. Students who register for the class may become members of the cast of "The Vagabond King." Registration for clothing classes to begin Jan. 23, and 24. are open to the public. Students should register early. Bessie Mumford will continue as instructor. This course covers phases of styling, tailoring, plain sewing, alteration, and remodeling. Both beginning and advanced students may join either dual basis. class, as teaching is on an indivi-and accessories is offered by the Salesmanship of auto parts vocational department as a course to be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 p. m., beginning this week. Lloyd- W. Stephens will be the instructor. The course is designed for sales-' men in this field and covers op- eration records, display, selling, purchasing, and use of parts manual. Information regarding these courses may be had be calling at the office of the evening school director. Langston Hughes' Books Being Sold On Campus A report has ueen issued to Mr. Claire Johnson, that some of Mr. Langston Hughe's books have arrived,' and can be bought. The English department under the auspices of Miss Marian Read and Mrs. Pearl Allred will have these books for sale if any of the students r persons on the campus wish to buy them. Mr. Langston Hughes is scheduled to speak at WC on Jan. 31. He has been referred to by many outstanding men as one of the most famous and interesting Negro writers of the modern century. Perhaps no author has yet brought the Negro so vividly into portrayal. The list of books available are: "The Big Sea," a autobiography; "Not Without Laughter, .T novel: "The Ways of White Flks," stories; "The Weary Blues," "The Dream Keeper and Other Poems," and "Shakespeare in Harlem," poems. Will those interested please contact Miss Read or Mrs. Al-lrea.ner, Shirley Chandler, Melba Charleswotth, Dorthea Dalton. Jack Dellamore, Ruth Dixon. Allen M. Douglas, Matt Ellis. Elizabeth Erickson. Phyllis Erickson. Theressa Eckenbrecht, Marilyn Farr, Nancy Fetscher, Bradley Foote, Marian Hickman. Ora Heslop. Iris Kunzler, Meriam Jenkins. George Albert Martin. Theda Martin. Robert Odenthala, Okido Onishi. Fern Peterson, Harold Richards, Elaine Smith, Jeanne Shaw. Newell Sainsbury. Ileno Saunders. Marian Shaw. Lorela Sorenson, Shirley Stark. Mary Talbot. Loretta Tatro. Robert Thornblad. Howard Taylor. Shirley Welch, Jeanette Wilkinson and Beth Marie Willie. Veterans listed on the honor roll are Dee Brown. Ray Barnard, George Albert Mai l in. Robert Odenthal. Newell Sainsbury, and Robert Thornblad. Of ficers In Charge of Pep Rallv Officials in charge of Thursday's pep rally are, left to right, Lex Malan, director; Doug Burnett, student body president; Theresa Eckenbrecht, Whip club president; Dale-Brown, Wildcat president;. Langston Hughes To Deliver Lecture On Negro Poets In Auditorium January 29 Famous international recognized Negro poet,, Langston Hughes, will speak at WC on j Jan. 29 a; b-5 p. m. Mr. Hughes, a native of Jop- lin, Missouri, has spoken before college and club groups and on public platforms throughout the United States and Canada. He has also spken to public audiences in Cuba and Haiti and appeared on the Town Meeting cf the air with Carey McWilliams, John Temple Graves Jr., and Dr. William H. Sheppard. Millions heard them when they discussed the subject "Let's Face the Race Question." I National attention was first i brought to his work when Vachel Lindsay read three of his poems in 1925. Thus, Mr. Hughes has become a very prolific writer. He has received many awards, medals, and fellowships since he began his writing career. , The develoDment of American ! Negro literature is one of his main interests and he also is doing as much as possible toward the encouragement of literary ability among colored writers. Langston Hughes was chosen by the historian, Dr. House Knocking Down Activity A toad, rumored to have hern encased in the brickwork of the Hirt apartment when it was erected early in the century, has not yet been discovered, according to Yerleen Gren. left, and Patricia .Madsen, Weber coeds who investigated in the in terest of science. A pile of historic newspapers going back at least a decade has been found, however. Charles A. Beard, as one of the 25 "most interesting personages with a socially conscious attitude."His articles, stories, and poems have appeared in a dozer, national magazines, and his work has been translated into French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, German, Dutch and other languages. Among his books of poems are "The Weary Blues," "Shakespeare in Harlem," a novel, "Not Without Laughter," a short story, "The Ways of White Folks," and an autobiography, "The Big Sea." To express the opinion of the race question Mr. Hughes says, "In spite of this, our democracy is so big and flexible and has such fine qualities that the American Negroes are the outstanding group in the world. Democracy is growing all the time and people of good-will cdn help it grow bigger and better and correct the defects. It is not a problem of white against black, but of reactionaryanti-demo-cractic people against people of good will, while r black," Mr. Hughes writes a weekly J column, "Here to Yonder" in t the Chicago Defender, and his ' stories have been syndicated by Continental Features. The subjects Mr. Hughes will speak on are "Poems of Negro Life," "Color Around the World," "Negro poets of the Caribbean." The Boston Transcript wrote abut him, "Full of racial rhythm and melody." The Dallas Herald Reporter, William Russell Clark, said, "Langston Hughes has made a real contribution to American poetry." NOTICE! Due to the many casualties, discharges, and first of the year transfers, the present Signpost mailing list for the armed service will be discon-tinned as of this issue. , Anyone desiring the Signpost be mailed to any new service-.man or to those on the old list, still under their original addresses, should write their names and addresses on a slip of paper and put it in the Signpost copy-box, on the side of the telephone booth, near room 214 in the Moench building. Make certain that these addresses are of, or since .Ian. 1, 1941. First Step To Modernize Campus Taken First action foreshadowing the modernization and landscaping of the campus was taken last week when G. A. Jennaway, purchaser of the Hirt building next to the gym. picked up a bar and began knocking out the east wall of the structure. Intention of the -purchaser, however, is not to destroy the small apartment building, he said, indicating that he plan only to remove the brickwork so as to lighten for removal elsewhere.Apartment hunters can keep an eye on the progress of transferring the place to Cahoon St., on the east bench, where it will he reestablished within about 60 days. It will probably be a month, however, before it leaves the campus. Students and faculty members expressed pleasure over the first concrete sign of steps getting underway toward the new campus setup. Wallace D. Baddley. grounds and buildings superintendent, has indicated that the renovation this next spring and summer may be limited .to improvement of grounds. Certain other buildings may be removed also, depending upon the housing situation in Ogden. - Wildcats to Play Mesa Friday on Own Floor; Game Preceded by Rally Fflioto Classes Receive More Equipment Offerings of instruction and equipment in this quarters photography classes and those to follow will be greatly increased over the past, it was reported by the instructor, Fred Rabe, re cently. The new studio which is to be opened at a later date on the fourth floor of the Central building, will be equipped with lights to facilitate better shots. In addition, there is now two dark rooms, one for film development and one for printing and enlarging. New equipment has been installed and more is on order to fill the requirements of this growing department. A complete setup is anticipated in the near future with the beginning of next school year set as the tentative date. Mr. Rabe expressed some of the aims of the organization as being to increase the number of beginners in the course and to establish advanced courses. He and his classes will endeavor io work with the publications of the school by supplying pictures for their needs. Two photographers will be assigned to this work. Cooperation with the publicity and sports programs round out his aims for a bigger and better photography year. Dixon's Secretary Leaves To ! Register At BYU Personable Marvel Murphy, secretary to Dr. Henry Aldous Dixon sinle the beginning of the year, plans to register at th? Brigham Young university nexl week as a sphomore majoring in theology. Confessing that it has long been her wish to become a .student of the subject, Miss Murphy, a Weber alumnus of I'll ! disclaimed any intention of becoming a "minister." Since graduation, she has served a mission for the 1. D 8 church in Hawaii, where iier father. Castle H. Murphy, is missin president. MANY EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR WINTER SCHOOL DAYS Hell week Is one of the high-' lights cf the winter quartei .! survey of coming events revealed. Falling due from Jan 21 to 25, the week will be full of. customary embarrassments especially the days of Jan. 22 and 23 which constitute dress-up days. Mesa comes to Weber on the 25th and Carbon will play Weber on the 2Hth. The next scheduled event will be a lecture by Langston Hughe.1 on Jan. 31. On Feb. 1, the BAC visits Weber to compete ih basketball and attend the scheduled dance. Dixie will be our guests Feb. 2. Feb. H finds Kalamata playing host at the Friendship banquet to all affiliated girls. Presentation of the Foxhold ballet will be introduced Feb. 7. Weber will bo Carbon's guests on the 8th and Grand Junction on the 9th. The following week Will bring a series of lectures. On Feb. 11 R. E. Bendell speaks 1o the stu dent body, followed by Bert Harwell on Feb. 13. Dr. George Crane will appear Feb. 15. Weber plays Snow college at Snow on the 15th and Excelsior fraternity holds its Sweetheart j dance. j Snakedanee,, Show' To Be Marked Bv Yelling, Slniii The Wildcats' first home lea- ' gue basketball encounter, a stiff ' tussle with Mesa college. Grand Junction. Colo.. Friday night will be an all-out affair preceded by a mighty pep rally Thursday at 8:15 p.' m. in the college gu.id-rangle, acccrding to Douglas Burnett, student president. "For students who have been beefing about school spirit and also for those who have been showing signs of good oje We ber spirit, there will be pienty of opportunity to stir up appropriate high jinks, reported 'Ji official. Traditional yelling, singing and s i m i 1 a r performances around the giant bonfire will be followed with a snake dance which will wend down 25th St. t Washington blvd.. to attend a stage show and additional pep maneuvers at the Egyplain theatre. Featured will be "Man Alive" starring Pat O'Brien and Ellen Drew, and "Hit the Hay." with Judy Canova in the lead. The ball artists, still seething under a two-game drubbing in southern Utah from Dixie and the B A C last weekend, will be presented n the stage, then be put to bed early by Coach Reed Swenson. "It must not happen a third time," Swenson declared, rubbing his nose and wrinkling his forehead, guestures which signify that lie is in a boiling temper. The Musettes and J. Clair An derson, director of the encd's singing group, will present series in the hubha hubbl mood. Continuing the rally Friday i 11 a. m., a pep assembly will be conducted in Which the player, and coach will play prominen parts. The Mesa team may also be present at that time for the coeds to look over. Spirit of the Friday morninr installment of the celebratioi was keynoted by Burnett whet ho advised, "Better all run hprni and gargle so ye olde throat wll be clear." The program, whl'cl will include skits by the Whi and Wildcat clubs, will be "liki nothing ever witnessed before' according to Dale Brown, Wild cat president. In addition to Burnett ant Brown, those in charge Includi Theresa Eckenbrecht. Whi president, and Lex Malan, committee chairman. ' Feb. 16, finds Weber at Snow for a second game. Sir Hubert Wilkins will appeal at Weber March 1. Also pccurr ing on that day is the debati tournament and probably wil be held over until the 2nd. March 4 brings the B Y I orchestra to Weber. An assem bly will be held 'on March 14 featuring Appleton and Fields ir a duo-piano concert. March 15 brings to an end thi winter quarter. Past events of the calendar art the "Get Acquaintance party' held Jan 9 by A W S welcom ing the new girls. .Entertain ment of the evening included show and ice cream. Recent Events Lamba Delta Sigma held a pledge night for all new members on Jan. 8. with work night occurring Jan. 12 to mop and polish the institute. A music clinic took place on Jan. 18. with an estimated 50C students participating. Climax ing the evening, they took a trip to the B. A. C. basketball game. The following evening found Weber college at Dixie. Final initiation of Lamba Delta Sigma took place on Jan. 20. 1 rvouts For "Vagabond Kino" Start Try outs for the 15 leading parts in the operetta "The Vagabond King" which will start a two, three, or five night run beginning March 1. will be held Jan. 31. according to Roland C. Parry and Thatcher Allred, directors. Mr. Parry reports that tryouts for the men parts are especially wanted. As this is one of the productions scheduled for this season by the Weber college-Ogden community theater group. I talent does not need to come ' from the college. "We should ! have the best choruses and or-j chestra we have ever had," notes Mr. Parry. "The Vagabond King" is the story of Francois Villon, who lived In the Paris of Louis XI as a vagabond. I' is perhaps the most popular muical comedy of the century. Comedy, tra-gedyj pageantry, and beautiful music is contained in its acts. College Girl Is Possessor Of Air Lieense Miss Maxlne Read, a student at Weber college, is one among the proud owners of a private pilots license. Maxine tells how she and" a girl friend visited Robert H. Hlnkley airport two years . go to have a ride in a plane. The uikt was Ray Cowley, a Western Airlines pilot. On Match 2, 1914, Maxinc became Mr. Cow'-ley's Student. Cn Jan. 14. 191H, she received her private pilot's license after A. R. Mortensen. sir examiner, reviewed her. When asked how it felt to fly, Maxine replied,, "It's just won-lerful! There's no other way i) describe it, people who don't fly can't realize how wonderful it is." Maxine is the daughter ol Mr. ind Mrs. Waller T. Read and and Mrs. Walter T. Read, -141 Twenty-seventh st. Official Tells Of Aid Offered Vets Dr. Robert A. Clarke, director itl vocational education, announced Tuesday that the on ihe job training for veterans has )eert approved in 39 occupations, including public accountants, automechanlc, mortician, radio broadcasting, and many others. This training enables the vet-eran to learn a job at the linn during the day and attend college at night. This plan is io the veteran's advantage, points out Dr. Clarke, since he may receive subsistence under the (; i bill of rights and also his apprentice wage. There are 172 firms in Ogden which have received approval ,o train under this plan. 1'wenty-five more companies are pend ing approval. An average of eigh firms per week are seeking approval. Since each on-the-job training plan approved necessitates the apprentice coming to night school, the facilities of certain departments are being taxed io meet demands. Before a firm is approved it is inspected to make sure that adequate equipment and qualified instructors are available. The firm also submits a plan listing the description of the cccupa lion, the length of training, and a wage schedule listing amounts to be paid the apprentice. We ber college is assisting the state department of education in approving the firms. |