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Show WEBER COLLEGE The Navy is changing the name of the Vanguard missile to "Civil Service" because you can't fire it and it won't work. SIGNPOST VOL. XXI NO. 22 OGDEN, UTAH DECEMBER 13, 1057 Skiers beware. It has been noised about that there is an Abominable Snowman running around loose in the vicinity of Snow Basin. The above pictured are contestants for the title of Snowball Queen. They are, from top left, Carolyn Nelsen, Joan See, Shcri Christof-ferson, and Kaye Taylor. Also running for queen are Lois Morten-sen, Sharon Housley, Margaret Anderson, and Karen Pyner These girls were voted on in a later meeting and it was impossible for a picture of them to be prepared for publication. Signpost wishes all of them the best of luck. y Shoots Starting t "Angel Street "Angel Street," a broadway play and movie, will be presented by a Weber College Cast in the Arena theatre the first week in February. Gllil A a I00ICS iiolc For Affair St. Nick, the charming gent from "up yonder" will be on hand for Lamba Delta Sigma's Christmas party Thursday, December 19. The Yule celebration begins at 7:30 p. m. when the members will go Christmas caroling around Og-den City. And alter a quick trip back to the Institute everyone will exchange gilts, so don't forget a 50 cent present that will make someone happy. Also included will be games, dancing and plenty of food, and if you desire you can spend a few moments with St. Nick and find out why you didn't get everything you ordered last year. Students who are interested in joining Lamba Delta may join next quarter for $3.50. Officers in charge are: Boys' Chapter, Lyle Davis, president; Jerry Miller, vice president; and Kay Bramble, treasurer. Girls' Chapter, Dian Ripplinger, president; Joanne Brown, vice president, and Carol Metters, secretary. Nicholas Van Alfen and Odell Ste-vensen are advisers. What's In Signpost Many fine feature articles have been written for your enjoyment. You will find these on page 4. You will also find the "Is It True" column on page 4. If you would like to find the chap who writes this abortive piece, you can't because he's gone real gone. The secret word for the week is "Finals". "The play is a story of a man who is driving his wife insane. It is a suspense filled drama and has a very unusual ending," Mr. Rowley, director, said. The Broadway version starred Vincent Price in the male lead. When it was released as a film, under the title "Gaslight." The Arena theater plays are presented on a stage where the audience is seated around it in a circle. Very little scenery or props are used. Young Republicans Form New Group, Spaili Political Fire ' Among the newly formed clubs on the Weber College campus is the Young Republican Club. The purpose of this club is to promote and stimulate interest in politics and government affairs. Congressman Dixon spoke to a congregation of students on current affairs Thursday on the 12th of December. In the coming quarters the club plans to bring more noted speakers to the student body of Weber College. The next meeting will be held on the third week in January. The day, time, and speaker will be announced prior to this time. The Executive Board members are as follows: Diane Richards, president; Phillip Dillingham, vice-president; Bob Vogel, secretary, and Dorrel Brock, treasurer. Advisor is Lorenzo Peterson. riieiii 1 111 tf""H VA I-.' lilillillili Fin ill Obstnoia For Big By Malin F. Foster A big change from the gala "big time" Snowballs of past years will be seen when the Phoenix club of Weber College takes home plate and goes to bat to make a mountain from a small pile of dirt. In past years the Phoenix Snowball has been looked forward to by many as the one truly stellar attraction staged in the city of Ogden. Greats such as June Christy and the Four Freshmen have adorned the Phoenix billboard in the past. Now with the advent of some stunning restrictions, the big occasion will take a cropping that will either give the club a great shot in the arm; or will slap it to near oblivion. New Stars Former Snowballs have been held in the White City Ballroom, where huge crowds could be accommodated. This year the dance will be held in the Berthana Ballroom, smaller, though no less elaborate. No nationally great artists will appear, though the entertainment will be of a high class. At the beginning of the year, letters were sent to all of the clubs on campus, by the Deans, stating that absolutely no dances would be held at the White City Ballroom. Later in the quarter, a small possibility of getting the approval of the administration, for holding the dance there was seen. Officers of the club immediately made a visit to the offices of D. H. Peory Estate where they were met by new faces. With the advent of D. H. Peery 's death, the estate is in new hands. The reception extended to the delegation was something less than warm and the group was turned down rudely on their proposition. In the past the club has been welcomed with open arms. No Action Yet The excuse given was that the Ballroom would soon be turned into a bowling alley or something of the like. . It is the i:tth of De-comber and the building still lies dormant. If past patterns hold true, it will lie dormant for some time if no one is allowed to utilize its spaces. New Plans Drafted It then remained for the group to improvise. It was concluded that no stellar attraction could be obtained because no large enough space was available to house a crowd of enough scope to make the 'unction pay off. C. C. Sanders, manager of the Berthana Ballroom, has staged an all out campaign to attract the college set to his establishment. Plans were made for a "teaser" dance to be held there. This dance, the Little Brown Bop, was held and met a moderate degree of success. Much Depends On "Ball" The storied Snowball will make its appearance at the Berthana and will either prove that it can survive without a big name and turn into an even bigger success, or it can flop and take the whole membership of the Phoenix Social Club with it. The outcome should be interesting to see. illlc Change Seen n Bancs Tradition fJo Fine Day At Library A Christmas present in the form of a day of Amnesty will be given the students of WC by the library. In the course of a quarter of "the grindstone" many books are checked out and not returned because of a fear of the fine involved for late books. The library has offset this problem by declaring a day of amnesty for those who have long overdue books. It will be Dec. 17th, Tuesday. People who have these overdue books are urged to return them at that time. No fine will be levied and students who respond will even be greeted with smiles. Unless these books are re-' turned, the registrars office will not release grades. Voce's Pen Big The Voce' Coeds, an outstanding girls' vocal group on campus is preparing for a busy future. Under the capable direction of Glenn L. Hansen they have prepared to sing for the Lions Club, Ki-wanis Club, Motel Association, Faculty Women, Southern Pacific Railroad Christmas Party and other Christmas Parties. They will appear in their new sparkling turquoise blue dresses. Members of the group are Car-ma Allred, Marilyn Anderson, Je-ri Blaylock, Sharon Boothe, Karen Brewer, Rae Cragun, Genee Harrington, Karma Hatch, Polly Ann Henderson, LaRae Parker, and Susan Ridges. The pianist is Beverly Pratt. Plans are well under way for what is one of the biggest social occasions held at Weber College, the Phoenix Snowball. With many conditions hampering the progress of the traditional Snowball's extensive program, the officers and members of the club have made the best improvisions possible. New Hall Used The Berthana Ballroom will be the scene for the dance. This dance hall got its Weber College christening when the "Little Brown Bop," a traditional dance sponsored by Phoenix and Sigma, was held there last Wednesday the Cth of December. One of the outstanding dance bands of the state, Ralph Beyer, has been slated for the event. This group is widely known throughout the area as' having made extensive appearances in such places as The Rainbow Randevouz, Saltair, and Lagoon. Beyer and his group are in the same class with George Engar, Stewart Grow, Ardeen Watts and other Utah greats. Semi-Formal Holding to tradition, the dress for the occasion will beSemi-formal, excluding corsages. Tickets will be sold by all members of the club for .$2.00 each. These may be bought at the door also, but an extra 50c will be added if this is done. Queen Chosen At intermission, the Snowball Queen will be announced and a-warded her locket. The members of Phoenix voted on the girls Wednesday and the results will be announced at the dance. Steve Meacham, Phoenix president, has announced that despite many handicaps that were unavoidable, the dance will be one of the biggest events sponsored by a Weber College group during the year. He expects a large turnout and assures everyone a good time. Teen Building Offers Univj Classes And Facilities The progressive new Technical Education department is adding many new classes to its curriculum for next Quarter according to Lorenzo Peterson, Department head. Students who are interested are urged to check their schedules for Winter Quarter as to the nature of these classes. Mr. Peterson stated that there are many classes offered by the department that would be beneficial to all students, regardless of their major field of study. The new Technical department of the College is reported to be one of the best the state of Utah has to offer. All students of the school are urged to browse through the new building and observe the facilities it has to offer. Two years in the making, the I new building sports a fully equipped auto mechanics department, a j very well stocked watch repairing ciass, one oi uie imest pnotograpny workshops in the intermountain west, a huge cosmetology depart., a large diesel dept., mechanical drawing classes, electronic classes and a fine radio shop. The Technical Department is working in conjunction with two of the industrial giants of the area, Marquardt Aircraft Company and Sperry-Rand Corporation. Classes are taught in the department which are directly coordinated with these firms and are designed to prepare the student to take one of the topflight jobs with either. |