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Show 2 THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1942 On Other Campuses... Students Go Patriotic for MacArthur-Red Cross Money talks; say something with some defense stamps and bonds. A plan to set April 11 in all United States colleges and universities as General Douglas MacArthur day has been originated by students at the Michigan college of mining and technology, in Houghton, Michigan. General plans for the day include sales of defense stamps, parades, defense demonstrations, and a defense dance with defense stamps as admission. In all, 64 students and faculty members donated blood to the Red Cross blood bank when a mobile unit visited the Santa Monica junior college campus last week. More than 30 would-be donors were turned away. After the blood was collected, each person received a brief rest and refreshment in the form of doughnuts and hot chocolate. There were no casualties. In line with the national swing toward better nutrition, Branch Agricultural college at Cedar City, Utah, conducted a nutrition institute recently. The idea was that there is more to food than just eating it- The week from April 27 to May 1 has been set as annual freshman week at the Utah State Agricultural college. A contest is underway to select the best slogan for frosh week. Plans for the week include a radio program, and a freshman editor of the campus paper, The Student Life. The B. Y. U. student production of the Shakespeare thriller: "Macbeth," gained Notes from Skid . . . Here is a squeak from the new national magazine, which is taking the country by on re-treads. "What has happened to the silly values of 1941, Oswald?" runs a piece of dialogue. "Well you may a;ik, Gertrude- I used to feel okay when people admired my skill with the finger bowl, my way with the women, my simple country face, and my effective style of sucking. "But now three times in a row fellows who wanted favors of me have bragged up my tires." "Does it worry you, Oswald?" "I have only ordinary locks and bars, and two people can't park forever." "This reminds me, Oswald. By brother Chester the ugliest one, remember is married. He had four new Firestones. She came to the house by mistake, and before she could get away Chester showed her his collection. "Oswald (action of putting arms around neck his neck), why must we put off our wedding longer . . Let's get married and enjoy life while you still have tires." Then there was the M. D. who came out and found his car sitting on its rims. Under the windshield wiper was a splendid sample of folding money and an invitation: "Have four on me." But Tis a Great Country . . . Sorrowfully the Signpost has to admit that Weber college is deficient in the fine emotion of patriotism- The students do not buy defense stamps. The teachers do not buy bonds. Neither group cares to give a book to the victory book campaign. Oh, yes, one student gave books, the librarians gave books. A teacher or two have bought bonds, a club or so is sponsoring stamps. Arm chair patriots. Students enrolled in the welding and automotive painting classes at the Utah State Agricultural cohege recenty constructed five steel rifle racks. This project saved $2006 and added five minutes actual drilling time to the semi-weekly drilling periods. The war cry for the Mavericks of Mesa college in Grand Junction this week is "Repeat the victories on Snow and Weber." Professor Edward D. Crabb, University of Colorado biologist, recently performed a successful appendectomy on a Belgian hare. He was surprised; before this operation scientists believed rabbits could not live if the appendix was removed. "Do you know what social security is? "No, what?" "Going steady." Home Talent. I SIT ALONE IN THE MOONLIGHT, Forsaken by women and men, And murmur over and over, "I'll never eat onions again." The Arrow. high paise and a full audience. Using the Orsen Welles version, three acts instead of the original five, the actors combined colorful costumes, Scottish bagpipes,sword-fighting, and a host of other devices into a production accomplished enough to make Judith Anderson envious. What'll It Be, Style Or Safety? . . . On the same campus, but in a lighter vein, the annual junior-senior beard growing contest called from hiding hair curling irons, and mascara. A list of sissies, students unable to produce any lip fringe, was posted- Admission to the dance closing the contest depended on the amount and quality of foliage. Staff members of the Rocky Mountain Collegian of Colorado State college welcomed 500 Future Farmers of America to the campus two weeks ago with a two-page spread of photographs depicting life at an agricultural college. According to the Siver and Gold of the University of Colorado, the student opinion survey revealed that college students are willing to go to school during the summer in order to finish in three years. However, a majority of the students do not favor the program after the emergency, since summer jobs offer the only chance to renew depleted funds. Girls took over the campus at the University of Utah recently. Events included a women's edition of the Chronicle, given over to feminine foibles, and a Spinster's Spree. A king of the matadors, or the most eligible bachelor, reigned for the evening. A Pat on the Heads . . . We just want to say a kind word about our basketball team and its coach, Reed Swenson. If ydu haven't heard, the boys won the recent junior college basketball tournament. Earlier they rated second in the hardest fought jaycee league in years. The team was co-captained by Jay Hancey, center, and Robert Bell, guard. They were the mainstays of the play in all games. The coach said earlier, when the basketball season was still looming and when others were bemoaning cut budgets and loss of students to industry and the armed forces he said, "We'll have a good team this year. We always do." How true. How different! Personally we don't mind the way he does it, either. The players remain gentlemen. That was noticeable last year in the Snow college competition. All the boys get a chance and develop into players. That was noticeable this year. Nice work. Best in the Land . . . Pleased crowds lauded the all-student varsity show as hte best yet by a long ways. On the other hand, actors and directors were happy with the reception of their effort. Local high school students by the hundreds and collegians from neighboring universities made rousing audiences. The production is being shown at Brig-ham Young university, Provo, where Weber students are fast gaining a reputation for being the best in the land at such things. Pay the Piper . . . The college band has been present and doing its part at every home basketball game in the local gym. In addition it has carried forward creditably its other manifold duties. Editorial Office: 402-403 Mocnch Building Published semi-monthly by students of Weber Junior College Editor Edward Anderson Business Manager ...... Marjorie Vowles Front Page Lesbcth Lucas News Assistant Jean Anne Watcrstradt Society Editor '. . . Opal Rogerson Sports Editors Wallace Pingrec, Ted Boyle Music Editor Emmett L. Wiggins Photographer David Meyer Cartoonist Billy Johnson Contest Editor Doris Owens Staff Stenographer, Dorothy Cardan, Avon DcVrec Business Assistants Keith Holhrook, Betty Freeman, Beverly DeBloois Circulation Robert Blakcley Faculty C. M. Nilsson FRONT PAGE: William West, LaVerne Lee, Jack Luddington, Bill Hinds. SPORTS PAGE: Jay Hanccy, Robert Blakcley, Bert Strand, Dean Williams. SOCIETY PAGE: Dorothy Cardon, Barbara Sander, Irene Bushcll. Member of the itocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Association 1911 -:- Member -:- 1912 Associated Collegiate Press Michi Feels National Stand Unfair to Native Japanese Dear Editor: Here are the questions that have occurred to me from time to time and still remain unanswered. In view of the fact that all people born on the soil of this nation hold the same rights granted to all bearers of a birth certificate and consequently citizenship, what is the best way to answer these questions of mine? First, why is public sentiment so strong towards a race other than Caucasian, especially in a crisis like the present, as to include the citizens of this nation with aliens? Second, why can't a line be drawn between the trustworthy and the untrustworthy when a line can be drawn elsewhere ? All opinions on the questions will probably differ but viewpoints of others will aid greaty in forming attitude. Michi Mayemura Dear Editor: "Spring is sprung, the grass is " so goes the old saying; and spring fever has begun to creep around these hallowed halls of Weber. So has the romance that goes with it, judging from the number of couples that get stalled between classes. Young love is blooming again all over the campus. In fact, you can hear it pop into full blossom as you pass some of the deserted ( ?)classrooms- But there is a dampener that blights all new ove. Have you seen some of the hangdog looks on the faces of these girls whose men have been drafted, or who joined voluntarily? So it goes, young love, old love, new love, drafted love, but with all these uniforms around, it won't take any girl long to succumb to the throes of a new romance. Sincerely yours, Betty Lu Smith MALTED MILK DO-NUT SHOP Get Your Party Do-nuts Here (Emeu! McKny) 2604 Washington Blvd. Dear Editor: I am a reader of your paper and enjoy its feature articles very much. As a former student of journalism I can in a small way judge the quality of such a publication. I believe that you and your staff have put out one of the finest publications coming from any junior college in the nation and your paper holds the upper berth over many a senior institution's paper. You and your staff should be congratulated for your services to Weber college. I have been at Weber but one term and so I am unable to comment on your fall publications, but I am sure that they were equally as good as the winter quarter's. I hope your success will continue and look forward to reading many interesting articles in the Signpost this spring. Sincerely, Lee Stenquist. Dear Editor: It's not that it affects me so much that I ask why the reference and circulation library is being closed at five p. m., but because it affects the general student body so greatly. Many students are not fortunate enough to have nice quiet homes where they may do their school lessons. What about the dorm boys? I understand that many of our dormitory fellows study in the library and have no other place to study. It must also be considered that some students work or have classes until five o'clock, and if the circulation and reserve library close at five they Brilliant Colors Indicate Fashion Trend With spring just around the corner a variety of color has blos somed forth in down town win dows, on streets, and in most feminine wardrobes. Because of national defense the red, white, and blue of the flag and the yellow of navy gold braid and army brass buttons have their places in the hearts and costumes of all loyal women. For Red Cross service the latest styles include the modernized efficient white dress and blue pinafore with the traditional red and white arm band. Patriotic necklines display the V (for victory) shape, with turnback collars. Now that the fashion trend has swung from feminine daintiness to wartime vivaciousness, wear colors to fit your personality. Soft baby pink has turned to tomato red and delicate sky blue to bright royal blue; pastel spring greens have become Kelly green, andold-fashioned lavender to black-out purple. Plaid suits, coats, and dresses are exceptionally becoming to most women. Navy blue or red suede gloves will go well with your spring outfit. Wear a red beanie to complement your white spring turtle neck sweater. Try that wartime lipstick shaded to match your eyes. For drama in high-key point your costume with the latest shades of parsley green, petunia, ladybug red, and maliva brown. Finish your outfit with red sandals, tan moccasins or the old stand-bys, saddle shoes. Tiki Club Honors New Sponsor Tiki Kappa Kappa will honor their newly chosen sponsor, Miss Helen Manwaring at a party, which will be held soon. At a recent meeting spring uniforms were decided upon. Beverly DeBloois was appointed chairman. Members of the committee are: Pat Sheehan, Lola Smedley and Virginia Harris. On March 5, Tiki will hold their annual Easter breakfast. don't have time to check out books overnight. It is a shame that so many students are denied the right to study- Perhaps there is some very good reason for this action. There certainly must be some explanation or the school would never have taken such action. A brief discission on this matter would be highly appreciated by many, I'm sure. Oren Jacobs. Dear Coach (Mr. Robert Davis) : Everything seems to be under control here now. The "Japs" caught us "with our pants down once but it will be a sad day for them if they try it again. Already I feel like a veteran. The day of the raid I saw enough casualties and bullets and shrapnel flying around to make me feel pretty darn mad against the Japanese for pulling such a dirty trick. The boys here are really laying for them. Tell Al and Nels I was glad to hear they madeall-conference. People seem to think pretty highly of them over here. Right now I don't have much time to myself to see more of the island. I have finally been transferred to the office as timekeeper and am working 14 hours a night, seven nights a week so it keeps me pretty busy. The beauty of the island lives up to anything I had previously heard. Well, all kidding aside, coach, I really enjoyed hearing from you and I hope you continue writing. Thanks for notifying the Signpost. I will appreciate reading the news once more. Sincerely yours, Thomas Lawson U. S. Naval Cantonment Honolulu, T. H. Hints on Manners Given to Betty Coed Perhaps the most important step in being charming Is the quality of possessing good manners. Weber college students who want to acquire that trait should observe the following rules. A few daily reminders of good manners on the campus, at home, on the street and at the dance will aid you in making more friends and becoming popular. Don't dash down the halls and collide into people. Don't talk while in the library. Don't interrupt the teacher with loud talking. Don't blockade the stairs so people can't get past. Don't throw paper on the ground and on the floors around the campus.Pick up all paper which has been carelessly thrown about. Arise at the first call. Have all the necessities for the day in one place so they can be found in a hurry. Make it a point not to be borrowing all of the time. Strive for popularity in your own home, and popularity elsewhere won't be hard to achieve. Don't monopolize the sidewalk Dy walking four abreast with your friends. Don't stroll along munching candy and popcorn. Boys should always walk nearest the curb. Don't laugh so loud that you attract the attention of others. Be poised. Do you mumble when asking for a dance? Be sure to talk in a clear modulated tone of voice. Learn to dance so that you don't clutter up the dance floor. A girl always precedes her partner to the dance floor. On a dance floor actions speak louder than words, so don't worry about carrying on a clever conversation.Have good posture, stand straight, keep your distance. Remember, "to be charming you must have good manners, and to have good manners you must practice them." Lyceum Series Set Record; Best Programs Chosen (Continued from Page One) first and Igor Gorin as second choice. One of the impressive numbers of the year according to students was the symphonic suite "Scheherazade" byRimsky-Korsa-koff as played by the St. Louis symphony orchestra. Other favorites were the Igor Gorin interpretations of "None But the Lonely Heart" and the "Aria" from La Traviata. Looking forward to the 1942-43 concert season, students have expressed the desire to have such programs and artists as Jasha Heifetz, violinist; Laurence Tibbet, baritone; Lily Pons, soprano; the Westminster choir, directed by John F. Williamson: and the New York Philharmonic orchestra, or some other great orchestra. Secretary Resigns To Marry Former Weberite Miss Joyce Poulter will be married March 27 to Rawson Child. The ceremony wil ltake place in the Salt Lake L. D. S. temple. Miss Poulter graduated from Weber college in 1940, where she majored in business. In the summer of 1940, she received a position in a life insurance company. For one year she was secretary to Dr. Robert Clarke, and in August 1941 was appointed secretary to President Henry A. Dixon. Miss Poulter prefers being a "housewife" to a secretary; however she has enjoyed her secretarial work. Mr. Child, also a former Weberite, is employed at Hill field. While he attended Weber Mr. Child was an honor ' student. He was also an all-state conference football and basketball player. Miss Ruth Ames, assistant librarian a,t Weber college, has been appointed as President Dixon'ssecretary. Audience Enjoys Comedy (Continued from Page One) miliar, somewhat overdone, but humorous mugging of Dee Lind-ford. A highlight of the show was the nut song combining the talents of the three. Dialogue by director Bailey and Dewey Hudson had spice and life and did not reek too much with recent movie shows and radio programs. Dancing measured up to the standards Sophie sets herself, and Phyllis Hancock's music filled the ear pleasingly. There was one flaw in the diamond. Somehow Maurice Richards didn't quite fill the bill as the crook from Dirty Neck Tec. But then no one suspected him. for a minute, he came as a complete surprise. Frenisti Elects New Officers With the coming of spring the Frenisti club of Weber elected new officers for the spring quarter in Its recent meeting held March 18, 1942. Accompanying this change an opening social was held last night. The earlier part of the evening was spent by the club members and their partners at the Ogden Bowling Center. They then proceeded to the home of Tom Lucas, a pledge, where a light luncheon was served. The election of officers were as follows: Robert Redfield, president; Frank Ballantyne, vice president; Emmett L. Wiggins, secretary-treasurer; and Carl White, reporter.Retiring officers were Dick Shaw and Jack Janke. You Can Find the best collection of print dresses here. $2.98 $5,95 Shoes Hats Dresses Goafs Suits (Jeanette Thomas) Taylor-Wright Meet us at our new larger store where we can suply your EASTER NEEDS (Chloe Yates) PACKER & WEST 2325 Washington Boulevard kk Spring Daze is a comin1 March 27 9 p. m. (Beverly Nicholas) College Bookstore |