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Show Section 562, P. L. & R. Wo 1n o ru 0 ft I? o n P I? (oj ? DTfD in) D (f Vol. 12, No. 17, Friday, May 13, 1949 Skill Shown In Closing Spring Play 'The Village Green' Labeled Success By "First Nighter" By Lloyd Draayer There is an old saying that the first night of any performance is the wrong time to attend because the players are usually frightened and are not sure how the play is going over to the audience. This does not mean a thing when the Ogden Community-Weber college players get together for their productions. If the first night is the worst, take is from an enthused and experienced first nighter, "The Village Green," by Carl Aliens-worth, was a howling success. The leading role, Judge Homer W. Peabody, a small-town judge who made good, is starred by JOHN L. SHORTEN. You'll remember his in "The Male Animal." Mr. Shorten gave an outstanding performance. Setting "The Village Green" starts out with Judge Peabody running for senator for his ninth consecutive time. He hasn't won an election yet but with a little kerosene, help from baldheaded, bearded, soft drinking, Zeke Benthan, (DON SOELBERG), and a nude painter (unknown) he finally makes good. Margaret Peabody, (MRS. ARTH-UH W. CRIX), spends most of the time trying to keep the judge honest. And she really does it too. Harriet Peabody and Jeremiah Benthan, played by GAE and DON COWLEY portray a young couple in love but don't realize it until Jeremiah, who is painting murals in the town hall, unconsciously paints Harriet's face on a nude figure in his largest mural. Several Participants Add rival, Henry Ames, JULIAN R. STEPHENS), Hubert Carter, (JAY JENSEN), the two reverends, Shirtliff and McKnight (NEIL HESS and JOHN KELLY), throw in a "Life" photographer, (WILLIE SCHMIDT), and you come out with one of the gayest and amusing elections ever held. Walter Godkin (EDWARD HER-SCOVITZ), and Harmony Goodkin, (JUNE BELL, add more comedy as a henpecked husband and troublesome wife. Creditable performances were also given by sheriff George Martin, (HEBER JACOBS), and reporter Sally Post (JOYCE BROWNING). Two "youngins" from the elementary schools were represented by (Cont, on Page 3, Col. 2) Two Faculty Members Granted Year Leave Two Weber college English instructors, Wayne Carver and Dean Gardner, have been granted leaves of absence, by President H. A. Dixon, to further their education. Both instructors, who have taught at Weber college for the past two years, have been awarded scholarships and will leave the college at the end of the current spring quarter. Mr. Carver, who will study in England, plans to spend three weeks in France before enrolling in a special six week course in ililBlif A "iiiill iiiiiiiiai- Jmmmmmm mmm. Newly elected student body president for 1949-50, Don Soelberg, making plans for next years activities. NEW 'SHOES' SOON Early Rites Will Install New Student Officers Installation ceremonies for the-' newly-elected student body officers will be held at the close of this school year so that officers can be in charge of summer activities. Recently elected president, Don Soelberg, realizing the duties connected, with office, has began preparing himself to step in-to the shoes of Jack Critchlow. Mr. Soelberg has been before the public performing and various way for many years. OHS Band Captain Besides being the captain of the Ogden high band and president of the high school choir, he entertained not only at schools but at many social functions throughout the state. Shortly after leaving high school, Don went into the service where he was director of entertainment in special service for all the entertainment of the Fourth army area. While attending Weber college, Don has been active in every dramatic production presented at the college with the exception of one, "Night Must Fall." He is now preparing for the street play "Taming of the Shrew" which is going to be presented May 21 and 28. Being a co-director of the Varsity Vignettes, Don's ability as a leader has been displayed. Duties No Exception Responsibility seems to go with Mr. Soelberg for he has been married three years and has a daughter.Don also had his own television program for nine months in Salt Lake City but had to discontinue with it due to his new obligations.Other officers elected to work with Don next year are Peggy Wood, vice president; Joan Crawford, secretary; Dee Jacobs, business manager; and Neil Hess, treasurer. Modern British Poetry at the University of London. Mr. Gardner, who has been awarded a Henry Newell scholarship to Sanford University, plans to complete work on his master degree at the California institution. Both instructors will return to Weber college for the 1949 fall quarter. Top Weberites off For Sun Valley Don Soelberg, recently-elected student body president for next year, and Jack Critchlow, current president, left Thursday to attend the President and President-elect convention in Sun Valley. Presidents representing 61 schools from Washington, D. C, to Arizona are in attendance to the three-day convention. Topics for discussion will be student finances, organization of student government into a functioning body, freshman orientation programs, student-faculty relations, honor system, athletic management and promotion, school spirit, publicity, and inter-collegiaterelations. y TA rT lpW l'7' J $ f I -" I Vleing for Sigma's bathing beauty contest being held today are, left to right: Pat Jensen, Joy Christiansen, Janet Bell, Joan Milner, Barbara Foutz, Phyllis Parker, and Peggy Wood. (Story Page 8) New Classes Poised For Start Next Fall Under the direction of President Henry Aldous Dixon Weber college has instigated a new program to give the student a general, rather than an over-specialized education. National Fraternity 'Delta Phi' Instigated At W.C. A new national fraternity was established on the Weber college campus Sunday afternoon when 17 students were made charter members of the Weber college chapter of Delta Phi National Fraternity. Membership is not dependent on the social standing of the student but to fulfilling the requirements set down by the fraternity. Major requirements are: fulfilling at least six months of missionary service for any church, or its equivalent residence in an accredited school for the ministry; adhering to a high moral standard; and being an example of the teachings of the Master. The chapter was established under the direction of the University of Utah chapter and ceremonies were held in Salt Lake City, Utah. A charter night will be held soon under the direction of the grand council of Delta Phi. Acting officers of the group are: Russell Carruth, president; Bill Nord, secretary, and Dick Anderson, activity chairman. Other chairmen and committees in charge are: Lynn Johnson, initiation; Earl Remington, membership; Carl Berg, programs; Russell Davis, school activities; and Farrell Shephard, social events. Other members of Delta Phi are: Dean Vest, Harvey C. Hirchi, Bob Vowles, Gene Frodsham, Le-grant Mondfrans, Brigham Godfrey, Roldo Van Duston, Dean Marshall, and Jay Donaldson. Four new pledges to the' fraternity are Newell Remington, Boyd Mathias, Von Quiklay, and Jack Judkins. Honorary members are President Henry Aldous Dixon and Nicholas Van Alfen. Purpose of the fraternity is to keep alive the spirit of the mission field by organizing and functioning as a body. Ail over tne country colleges are awakening to the fact that something must be done to make the college graduate a better citizen instead of a walking textbook. The Truman Commission on Higher Education has disclosed the following basic weakenesses in the nation's educational program: Educational Weaknesses 1. It is failing to help students recognize interdependence of different peoples in the world and their own duties for fostering international understanding and peace. 2. It doesn't help students to participate actively as informed, responsible citizens in solving social, economic and political problems of community, state, and nation. 3. It needs to help students attain satisfactory emotional and social adjustments. 4. It is failing to help students its involved in critical and construe-to acquire and use skills and hab-tive thinking. As a result of Weber's realization of these weaknesses, next fall will see some inovations in its curriculum. All divisions of the college are planning their part in the revolutionary program. Combined Class The division of humanities will have a new course which will combine the basic elements of all the arts rhythm, tone, color, balance, harmony, unity and which will create a more hearty appreciation for the arts and their place in life. As yet a name hasn't been chosen for this new addition to the humanities family. Also, the course in Freshman English has been revised and renamed "Basic Communications," according to Mr. Leland H. Mon-son, humanities division chairman. Mr. Monson says, "Most of what we take in we do by listening and reading. Most of what we give out we do by speaking and writing. We want to help Joe College accomplish four things. They are: (1) Listen attentively; (2) read (Cont. on Page 5, Col. 2) |