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Show 1 SEC. 562 P. L. & R. CALENDAR Wednesday, Feb. ii "Friend' ship Banquet" fur girls at Hotel Ben Lomond, 7::l p. m. Thursday, Feb) Concert Series. "Foxhole Ballet" at Ogden high seluxd amlitorium, 8:S p. m. Friday, Feb. S Assembly. Lev Ualan and Bu.. Chanipneys, II a. ii..: Ski Class at Snow Bavin, 18:80 p. m.j Baskelhall. Weber at C arbon. Saturday. Feb. n Basketball, Weber at Mesa. GIRLS TAKE NOTE Animal "Friendship Banquet" presented this year by Kaia mala will be held Hiis evening at the Hotel Ben Lomond. At this time the Miss chosen as the friendliest girl in the school will he announced. Be sure and attend.VOLUME !l WEDNESDAY, FEBKUAKY (i. 1946 M'MBEK 9 1 Foxhole Ballet To Present Concert Feb. 7 Famous Troupe Gave Oversea Exhibitions The Foxhole ballet which takes its name from the fact that it was the first dance unit organized to plav to American troops overseas, will appear here Feb. 7, a) the Ogden high school auditorium. Sent abroad in November. '1944, under the auspices cf tfie USO camp shows for a Six months tour, the group first went to Italy appearing all the way from Balermo, Naples, and Rome to Pisa and Florence. Then the troupe moved on to France, Belgium, and Germany. Everywhere the GJ response was terrific and the length of the original tour was almost doubled., Five Top Artists The Foxhole ballet consits of five top-ranking solo dancers headed by Grant Mouradoff, and two famous concert pianists. Mouradoff was at one time premier dancer of the Metropolitan iOpera company, later of the Paris Opera company, and also of the famous Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. The four ballerinas appearing in the ballet are Sonia Woickikowska, Rosa Rol-land, Betty Burge, and Ginee -i Richardson. The pianists for the company are Victoria Crandall and Moreland Kortkamp. The costumes were designed by Doboujinsky and made by Kar-inska.Sonia Woicikowska k Sonia Woicikowska first came to America as prima ballerina with the Polish ballet at the World's Fair at New York and later became premiere dan-seuse with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. Rosa Rolland, a member of the ' Metropolitan opera ballet, performed in many productions. Betty Burge, American born ballerina, was also a member of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, while Ginee Rich-tardson, a musical comedy favorite, danced in the Broadway productions of "One Touch of Venus," and "The Vagabond King," and toured as solo dancer in "The Merry Widow." Programs for the tour are of groat variety and virtuosity, in eluding solos, duets, and ensemble numbers. They range all the way from such numbers as Johann Strauss' "Let's Dance," a Czech number, "Harvest Night," to music by Dvorak, a lively "Circus" done to Gershwin's "Man I Love." "Reverie" danced to Kern's "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." and a Chinese "Ribbon Dance." :Weber students arc admitted In all community concerts and lectures upon presentation of their student body cards. Jiandall Elected Kay Randall was elected president of the Alpha chapter, Lam-da Delta Sigma, national reli gious fraternity. .Ian. 31. Richard Farr was put into office as )ice president, secretary was named Don Russell, and Bob McAllister filled the position of t reasurer. Keith Midgley was named Fireside chairman, and Earl Slack was voted publicity chairman.Roy Madsen was appointed chairman of a committee to formulate plans for a swimming party to be held in the near future. Other activities planned dor the remainder of the quarter include several parties and a banquet in conjunction with the women's chapters. The Helper Rehearsals Underway On Choral Numbers Of Operetta Choral selections to provide the musical background for "The Vagabond King" are already being 'rehearsed, according to Roland Parry, musical director. Meanwhile, tryots are still in progress for parts in the operetta which is scheduled to be presented the first week in March. The Weber college Glee club already hasilearned many of the choral numbers. "This group has been substantially augmented by many fine voices of returned1 service men, and we hope to make the complete chorus one of the finest of its kind," reports Mr. Parry. j. Clair Johnson, who is in Cutler Comes As Veteran Adviser To WC Lowell Cutler, the training administrator and advisor, is assigned to WC as a representative of the veteran's administration to advise the trainees. Although originally planned as an office for the administration and advising of vets attending school under the vocational re-habiliation plan, his office, in room 201 of tfie Vocational building, will now be open to all student vets. .. .Mr. Cutler will be happy to assist in the solution of problems that might arise in school for some fellows. A more complete understanding of the benefits and opportunities offered veterans will be obtainable from the same source. Jack Critchlow Chosen Frosh Historian Freshman class officers have chosen Farrell Collett and Jack Critchlow as their advisor and historian respectively, with the following on the freshman council: Ruth Dixon. Kathryn Hack-ett. Jean Binnie, Fred SI ring-ham. Lex Malan and Frank Read. This is Mr. Collett's first quarter back since his departure or the armed service where he was a Lt. Commander in the navy. 1 Jack Critchlow. a graduate of J OSH, and a newly made member and treasurer of Phoenix-was chosen as the historian. The Freshman council and the officers of the freshman class. Allen Douglas, president; Janice Shupe, vice president, and Mar-lyn Combe, secretary and treasurer, have the responsibilty for planning the freshman class party which, according to the officers will be held soon. Roy Madsen seems determined in transporting CIcone Randall to the Community Lectures even if he has to push her there on a two-wheel truck. Roy and Clepne are two students who are taking: advantage of their privilege to attend the lectures on their student body card. charge of the instrumental part of the musical, is also busy rehearsing the orchestra on many of the numbers to be played. Wayne Bundy, who will coach the dramatics in the event, and Mr. Parry both wish to make it known that this production ;s a community affair and aa: anyone" may tryaut." "We have voices in Ogden that are naturals for the parts. We invite anyone to our tryouts," stated Mr. Parry. ' Cook Announces Changes In Institute Grou ps Dr. Grant Cook, institute director, announced recently chat the superintendent of the institute Sunday school and the religious organization, Lambda Delta Sigma, have been reorganized.The former superintendent of the institute Sunday school, Harold Tippetts, and his two councilors, Grant Wood and Grant Garner, have been released. "Floyd Champneys Is the new superintendent and he will complete the reorganization of the superintendency in the near future,' Dr. Cook explained. Ninety new members were initiated into Lambda Delta Sigma in ceremonies Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. Two new girls' chapters were organized, making three girls' chapters of 31 members each. These chapters are Omega, Chi, and Psi. The men's chapter was reorganized Jan. 31 ,and election of officers for the chapters will be completed soon. Weber Orchestra Featured On Radio Program o Featuring the Weber college orchestra under the direction of Clair Johnson, the second in a series of radio programs given by the radio guild was presented Jan. 31, from the Moench auditorium and was broadcast over radio station KLO. During a brief intermission of the orchestral numbers. Blake Storey gave the highlights of the campus news of the coming week. George Carpenter, who acted as announcer, introduced each number with a short explanation and the background of it. The selections rendered by the orchestra are as follows: Mosi Fan Tutti. Mozart: Ballet Egyptian. Luigini: Hungarian Dances (numbers 4 and Si. Brahms: El Relicario, JosePa-dilla. Weber Host To S High Sehool Forensic Meet Activities To Begin March 1 ; Over 60 Schools Invited For the first time since the outbreak of the war. Weber college will sponsor the 10th annual high school debate and speech tournament to be heM March 1 and 2. with 60 to VO high schools invited to narticipate. Following letters of invitation, which were sent out recently by Thatcher Allred, tournament director, detailed instructions and rules were forwarded to those invited, ft is yet too early to report on the actual acceptances since there has hardly been time for the receipt and the checking of the qualifications set for the tournament. Silver Cups for Awards Silver cup's will be awarde.d to the winning school in each of the following divisions: Men's debate, women's debate, oratory, and extemporaneous speaking. A gold medal for first place and a silver medal for second will be awarded to individual winners in each of the divisions. Six tuition scholarships will also be awarded to those students who justify such consideration. "Tournaments of this type, with such a large number of students participating, can exercise a strong influence for good in these activities on the part of the host of young men and women who participate," is the belief expressed by Mr. Allred. Several New Evening Classes Start Several new night classes at WC are opening, John Benson, night school director, said Tuesday:Among the new classes is creative writing, which has proven very successful. This class, held on Tuesday nights between the hours of 7 and 9, is under the capable direction of William R. Thornley. Anyone interested in writing his war experiences, family history, articles foi newspapers or magazines urged to take this course. Tailoring Class Beginning Feb. 8, a class in tailoring will be started for wo- men interested in learning the essentials of tailoring or making odd dress suits. This clss will be held between 7 and 10 each Friday, under the direction of Bessie Mumford. Three classes of interior decorating will be given, four classes of upholstering, and five classes nf elnthina These elasses ncnnllr a 1-0 filler! In eanoi-ilv within a few days after announcement.Flower Class The class in flower arrangement has proven both beneficial and interesting. A. W. Price, of the Price Floral and Gift Shop, is in charge. The objective of the class is home beau-tification through artistic, correct floral arrangement, ft includes bouquet arrangements, fruits and berries, corsages, ta-ble decorating and others. A few of the other classes include commercial art, which still has a few openings, and child development, under the direction of Addie M. Swapp. Work Delayed On Transmitter Scheduled for completion this quartei- by the radio department, a 'short wave radio transmitter will not he completed until spring quarter, E. Smith Murphy, radio instructor reports. The loss of several advanced Students to the army coupled with a large group o"' beginning radio students will delay its completion until spring. The transmitter will form a part of an amateur short-wave radio staton to be located on Weber college campus. The station, when completed will be powerful enough to allow students to talk with amateur "hams" in all parts of the world, Present plans are to have ii located in the Moench building. r l n nenaen. tiar well, trane rug-List ot Community Lecture Speakers Bert Harwell Military Training Plan Advanced At Conference Such vital matters as military training and federal subsidization were considered at the recent annual conference of the American Association of Junior Colleges at Chicago, attended by Dr. Henry Aldous Dixon, W C president. A compromise plan of training for 18-year-olds w;as proposed! by Col. S. Perry Brown, American Legion representative. After 17 weeks of basic training, he offered options which included advanced technical training for those qualified, or enlistment in one of the branches of the armed forces, or signing up with the national guard or reserve for three years or membership in college R O T C. The entire program would be administered by a civilian authority, he said. Officials Present Objections The college officials did not warm up to the plan, however. I is I and instead advanced numerous objections. They conceded, nev-I ertheless, that the schools cannot $550 Put Away To Buv Multigrapher A motion was made and passed to the effect that an appropriation of $550 be set aside for the I PUrChaSC Of a rhultigraph ma chine at the board of control meeting held Jan. 21. During the following meeting of Jan. 28, Harold Handley, treasurer, reported to the board the various ways this type of machine could be used in school publications. The multigraph machine could be used to print year books, hand books, time schedules, invitations, and bulletins, to name only a few. The board authorized Mr. Handley to go ahead with the ordering of the multigraph machine.Dorian Songsters Absorbed By College Glee Club Becoming temporarily absorbed by the Glee club, which will participate in "The Vagabond King." light operetta the Dorian singers, male vocal ensemble of Weber college, is expected to make their appearance again spring quarter as a separate group. In an interview with Roland Parry, director of the group, it was learned that the mens' choral group has become inactive due to demands both on the director and the men involved. "Spring quarter will very likely see the Dorian singers back on the campus as a selective sing- ing group ana giving tne patrons of Weber s musical shows an. earful far their money, Mr. Parry. predicts i ; tt i i Appearing February 11-13 ; aMnMHnnmm;v: . : : Roy Bendell go on forever merely saying no to military training. Accordingly, they proposed that education as embodied in the colleges and universities inform government as to what it can do along the line of military training or some equivalent. New Subsidization Plan Afkef! Money grants for educational projects such as school lunches, vocational training and agriculture should be replaced by comprehensive subsidization and an overall plan which will avoid the patchwork of present grants. Congress would be less confused and just as likely to cooperate if a considerable sum that really does the job, is asked for, Dr. Dixon indicated, reported the belief of the legislative committee, of which he is a members. He is also a member of the association executive com- mittec and was the only Utahn in attendance.. More of Weber's 'Hidden Talent' Unearthed More "hidden talent" was discovered at Weber college Feb. 1, when the second "hidden talent" assembly of the year was presented. Orville Holly acted as master of ceremonies, and the following numbers were presented: vocal solo by Ruth Mclntyre; a humorous address by Theon Rigby; tap dance by LaVern Child; skit' by Jimmy Knight and Bruce McKay; solo by Fred Turner, and-a harmonica solo by Dean Berlin. Recordings Made Of Speech Students Voices "Do 1 sound like that ?" That was the question asked by Thatcher Allred's speech students when they found out how their voices actually sounds to other people. Last week the students had their voices recorded by D. J. Iverson of the Standard Electric Co.. while they were making a speech. Besides enabling the students to hear the defects in iheir speech, they will also be able to determine their progress when they make a second recording at the close of the .quarter and compare the two records. The Standard Electric Co. has one of the newest recording machines in Ogden. and ts similar to the one which will be purchased sometime this yeai by the speech department. tt- iiimm mi i i . George Crane Girls of WC Choose Men For Ball "Preference" Dance Slated For March 22 Associated Women Students of WC will hold their annual "Preference" ball March 2. This is strictly a girl..' dance. The girls may choose three men they prefer to take to the dance and write their names down pn a ballot. If the girls are lucky one of their choices will be avail- j scientific knowledge, will unable, doubtedly make his lecture an The man whose name appears ' outstanding feature of the school on the ballots as being the most preferred man will be announced at the dance. The girls will pay the fellow's i way, get them before he dance. l and take them heme Lorella Sorenson was elected chairman of the dance anfl as ! her committee chairman she j chose Shirley Welch to take care of ballots; Myrene Gi'een-well ttf arrange for the orchestra; Vera Sherwood and Carol Spackman to take care of the programs and tickeis; Mary Jo Wilscn, Jean Earl and Hilda Oily to do the advertising; Norma Wright and Mary Kobiashl to see about refreshments; and Ruth Dixon, Beth Willie, and Shirley Pickett to decorate the hall. La Donna Gammell will present ihe most "preferred" man. Alumna Receives Honor From U of Utah f raternity liiue-eyea. go men n.nred jov-erly Felt, formerly a Weber coed, was chosen by the University of Utah's chapter of Sigma Chi "sweetheart" for the remainder of the schorl year. Beverly was active in many activities at Weber last year. She was president of the Horn" Economics club. She was chosen from a group of 14 coeds on the qualities o' natural geuaty. personality, and other characteristics which go to make up a S:gma sweet heart." She will reign at the annua' sweetheart banquet Friday where she will be presented b-one of Sigma's members with " whitccrcss necklace bearing thf fraternity symbol. Saturday a' noon a fraternity "derby" wil be held and in the evening a nar ty honoring her will be given The sorority to which she pledges will present her a dozen roses. She is the daughter of Mr. m:' Mrs. Arthur W. Felt of 121 12th East, Salt Lake City. i light Talk Will Cover Psychology, Science, Lincoln Three outstanding speakers. Roy E. Bendell, Bert Harwell, and Dr. George W. Crane will come to Weber college within a weeks time, according 10 Glair Johnson, he-id of the Community lecture series. Roy E. Bendell will lecture Feb. 11. He will deliver a taiK entitled, "The Humanness ol Lincoln,'' during which he will give a life-like characterization of Lincoln giving his immortal Gettysburg address. Most people think of Lincoln as a statesman, the orator and lawyer, but Mr. Bendell will attempt to create in his audience's mind a picture of Lincoln the man. "Of practically the same stature as Lincoln, Bendell is high ly favored by nature for presenting a Lincoln impersation. Also his years of study of the Great Emancipator have given him a psychological background that makes his Lincoln stand out with rare vividness and power." a statement says. ; Bert Harwell Coming grapher, musician, poet, and naturalist will be the speaker Feb. 13. As an added attraction to his lecture Mr. Harwell will show a technicolor film made during a recent trip across the j continent. He has attempted lo film the progress and aetiv-j ities of American scientists. "His ability as an entertainer, ' couuled with his wide scone nl year, states Mr. .lonnson. Pshycologlst Coining "Strategy in Handling Ten pie," wiil he the title' of n lecture to be delivered by Dr. George W. Crane during an assembly Feb. i". He will present a second lecture, "Psychology Problems A rising From the War," the evening el the same day. Dr. Crane is recognized as one of the outstanding men in the field of psychology, and his lecture will be marked by the frank outspoken manner in which he discussed human relation problems "Case Records," in many newspapers throughout the country.Dr. Crane is a doctor of medicine as well as a psychologist, bases his lecture on factual experience and tests, rather thun theories. He is one of Ihe highest paid lecturers in the country. 4 Glasf Helps OPA During Shortage Of Office Help Harold Handley's accounting class has volunteered to help ,he OPA keep the prices down. The shortage of help has caused the OPA to come to Weber and obtain students to help keep the prices down. Each student in the class has volunteered to survey two stores a month. Thus making sure the proprietor isn't charging his customers too much for their merchandise.The student will take a Torm (o fill oul and turn litem Sac to the OPA after the survey. The student does this work Btflctiy voiuntanly ant; receives no money or credit for his work whatsoever. |