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Show 2 THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1941 The Weber College Signpost Editorial Office: 102-403 Moench Building Published semi-monthly by itudtnti of Webr Junior College Editor Edward Anderson Business Manager ....... Marjorie Vowles Associate Editor Oren Jacobs News Editor Lesbetta Lucas Society Editor Adricnne Russell Sports Editor Wallace Pingree Editorials Robert Blakelry Music Editor Einmett L. Wiggins Editorial Assistant Scott fartwright Cartoonist Billy Jobnson Photographers Robert Farris, J. Hcslop Business Assistants Mary Malinowskl, Keith Holbrook Staff Stenographers Doris Owens, Circulation Robert Blakcley, Rodger Meek, Rankin Mclntyrc Dorothy Cardon Faculty C. M. Nilsson FRONT PAGE: Jack Standlnn, Bert Strand, Anna Prothero, Beth Ellis, Evelyn Stromberg, Margaret Olsen. Lola Rosenbaum. June Rom, Dorothy Cardon, Robert Farris, Jeanne Anne Waterfltradt, Opal Rogerson. SPORT PAGE: Paul Blood. Keith Jaquei, Chloe Yates. EDITORIAL: Maurice Richards. SOCIETY PAGE: Charlotte Johnson, Margaret Peterson. Member ot the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Association 1941 -:- Member -:- 1942 Associated Collegiate Press Personality and Failure . . . Why can't I forge ahead? We sometimes watch other people that we have known gain success and financial security, while we re main at our obscure and unremunerative po sitions. What is wrong? Don't we get the breaks that others do? Is there some fault in our personality and .character that is offensive, or don't we have "what it takes?" What is the answer? Hadyn S. Pearson outlined in the November 9, issue of the Salt Lake Tribune the fol lowing nine points for failure. First, we must realize that we never stop learning. Men and women have been known to succeed on a magnificent scale though they possessed but the barest rudiments of our formal educational degrees and citations. While some of the biggest failures of the day are the so-called well educated, those who possess some of the higher degrees of our universities and institutions of higher learn ing. What is the answer? The former con tinued to study when out of school, the latter quit as soon as he graduated. In our highly specialized world constant study and a knowl edge of the changes taking place in our pro fessions are necessary to insure success. Second, liking people, and personality is essential. I quote directly from Mr. Pearson's essay, "The vast majority of people who sue ceed have learned how to get along with their fellows." Third, many people are "stuck" with their jobs because they have the idea that they are paid to do only so much and that anything in excess of that amount does not repay for the effort. An employer is always interested in the employe that will do just a little bit more and "show willing." Fourth, "Criticism, boasting, and too much talking and saying nothing, have been an chors for great numbers of people. These faults should be eliminated." Fifth, there are many people who depend on the "breaks." They may be otherwise intelligent and not superstitious, but when it comes to luck they believe in it without reserve.Sixth, many people are too sensitive and shy and so they shun leadership and responsibility. There is one test to discover the eligibility of a person for a position of leadership or responsibility, and that is to put this person in a position where he is forced to exhibit his powers of decision and command. If he is found lacking in one of these essential traits he is no longer considered and the result of such a test is not forgotten. Seventh, a great many will inflict upon themselves poor health. Too much food and drink, too many late hours, and even over exertion will show up in the performance of their job the next morning. No man is required to accept the poor results from trying to work when you are physically unable to turn out a good job. Eighth, be certain that you are not too different. The only person who can afford to be eccentric is one who has already reached success and is not in a position of uncertainty. Remember the old adage, "Be different and be damned." Ninth, life does not begin at forty, it begins when ever you find that you must do, something. I quote again from Mr. Pearson, "Remember there is no time limit, on which you can heave up your anchors!" Entertainment and Such . . . Is something being done about Weber's assembly problem? Information received seems to indicate that this problem has been debated by the assembly committee. All groups who wish to schedule programs are required to submit ap plications early enough to have their perfor mance approved by the assembly committee before the date of presentation. A new bureau in conjunction with the assembly committee has beeen organized. This bureau is concerned with the establishment of a directory for student talent which may be drawn upon for assembly performances. In the past, programs were turned over to different groups about the campus, thus leaving them without proper direction or instruction for producing superior entertainment Many programs were hastily thrown together and when presented to an audience proved auite inferior to the entertainment we are capabh of producing. The bureau has found that there are many sources of talent around the campus from which we may draw. Most students have hid den talents in voice, comedy, drama, dancing reciting and other abilities that have never been taxed upon. One of the bureau's purposes is to act as a so-called Major Bowes discover what tal ent we have around the campus and then urge those who possess it to perform. The bureau has been taking a census among the student body in order to register student talents what ever they may be. A directory of this census will be set up and maintained throughout the school year, and will serve as a source from which assembly material may be drawn. This project has long been needed at We ber and under proper direction and with al lowance for progressive growth is certain to solve the problem of dull assemblies. ' Assemblies which have proved to be the most entertaining up to the present time are those which offer new faces, new techniques, and added variety. So far two assemblies have been put on the program research committee If the committee on assemblies is willing to accept suggestions, the following is one which has been submitted: "A better name for this new organization is bureau of talent registration."Members of the bureau are La Von Earl chairman; Keith Young, Van Nance, June Rose, Adrienne Russell, Fae Stokes, and Jean Anne Waterstradt. Let's hope to see better assemblies in the future. Fine Things s . . Weber college art department has done a great service for Ogden and its vicinity by sponsoring the National Art week exhiit for the benefit of local artists as well as students and citizens of Ogden. Local artists were given the chance to sell their paintings to interested visitors. In offer ing our college to this service we have encour aged the development of fine art and its appreciation in our city and school. All well de veloped cities have an interest in growth to ward the cultural as well as the physical side of life. In large cities such as Salt Lake, Denver and Los Angeles, much effort is put into the supporting of art centers and galleries. Art is a sign of culture, and what is more important to city or community than this? What is more important to a school or col lege? Nothing makes rooms, offices halls, and lounges of a building more attractive to stu dents and visitors as good art. Other colleges in progressive cities fill their halls and rooms with decorative paintings. It shows interest on the part of the school for the finer things of life. Many compliments were received from vis itors attending our display last week in praise of our interest. What a fine thing it would be to have a gallery of our own. Make all of our halls and rooms part of it. Make the whole campus a part of it. What about it you art enthusiasts ? On Other Campuses . . . The Bacian came out with the following article: "Mrs. Daly is happy over the fact that the west wing girls are learning to be so economical. They bathe three in a tub, and that way it only takes one cup of hot water and half a cup of cold to fill the tub." Is this economy or national defense? San Antonio Junior College has schaol spirit plus. The students have instituted a drive for a new college building to replace the present one, wnicn is DOtn inadequate ana an- The Utah Chronicle reports that their tiquated. They have circulated petitions, sefmusic department is complaining that many- curing more than 15,000 names, and have now gained the support o'f the school board and I think that I shall never see A girl refuse a meal that's free A girl whose hungry eyes aren't fixed Upon a drink that's being mixed, A girl that doesn't like to wear A lot of junk to match her hair. Girls like this are loved by me, For who in hell would kiss a tree? of its students are revolting against classical music. The source of this revolt could prob- many omeiais 01 me community. Wholeably be traced to the College Inn, where hearted cooperation did the trick, success islTschoikowsky's Piano Concerto is given its in sight. Idaily workout. SB M THING TO TIE 1 Homecoming Float Win Prizes Combining the observance of Armistice day and the celebration of Weber college's Homecoming day the parade winding ils way through downtown Ogden November 11 provided interest for most of Ogden. Of special interest to Weber students were the floats sponsored by the clubs on the campus. First prize of five dollars was awarded to the trade float. Its theme, national defense, was portrayed by an airplane, a tank, and the Statue of Liberty. Second prize of three dollars went to Iota Tau Kappa. This green and white float depicted the goddess of wisdom, Athene. Third place of two dollars went to the Vikings who combined the club initial with the current "V" for victory.The remainder of the parade consisted of battalions of soldiers from Hill field, the American Legion, the Union Pacific band, theStandard-Examiner drum corps, and other organizations. Vikings Cast Votes For New Prexy Robert Jenning, of the Viking club, was elected president of the Vikings to replace Lynn Nelson who has accepted a position with a commercial firm in Ogden. Dallas Brown, vice president Grant Randall, secretary-treasurer; and John Chadwick, historian, werere-elected to their respective offices. A theatre party was held recently for the Vikings and their partners. Whip Club Receives Ma ny Comments On Fine Spirit Shown At Mesa The following is an excerpt from a letter written by Mr. William Hartman, director of publications, Mesa college: "We are happy to have you people in Grand Junction and want you to know that we appreciate your coming such a long distance. We have heard many fine comments from our student body and business men concerning your snappy Whip club girls and your football team. The game was undoutedly the best that we have had here in Grand Junction for many years." We are proud that our team and pep club is bringing such favorable reports. More power to you gang. Ed. Dear Editor: What has happened to the 16 new phono graph records which were so faithfully prom ised the typing and shorthand students? The autumn quarter is almost over and still no sight of any new records. Writing and typing to these old records gets quite monotonous after having used them a whole quarter. Can't some quick action be taken so we busmess students can receive the new phonograph records for the winter quarter? If not, will some kind person please donate a few records to these classes. Let's have some new records! Dorothy. Dear Dorothy : This matter is strictly out of our hands. I would suggest that you talk to your typing instructor about it. Ed. Dear Editor: Why doesn't this school create a little something besides studies. Now for instance, why not a sleigh riding party? When we have a little snow why not expel a little physical energy. If someone else will be the horse we will be the Whip. Whip Club. Dear Whip Club: It sounds like a good idea to me, but who would like to apply for the position of a horse. Ed. Dear Editor: With the fall of the first snow a lot of po tential Dizzy Deans and Bob Fellers blossomed forth on the campus. Some of the supposed weaker sex held their own with the snowballs Couldn't we erect a special playground for such sports? The visiting speech contestants looked a little amazed at such juvenile exhibi tions. How about it? Katinka. Dear Katinka: A few thrown snowballs won't hurt the reputation of any school after all the students are just little kids half way through the pro cess of growing into big kids. Ed. Dear Editor: These are the Woes of a Wildcat pledge When the headstrong members have the upper edge. They beat us with paddles large or small And where they strike they don't care at all. If they don't hit square they are sure to complain And cheerfully say "Lets try it again." We can't talk back to the silly commands They make us obey their whimsy demands. They make us recite every song and yell 'Till we feel like telling them to go to . Yours very truly, Wildcat Pledees. Dear Wildcat Pledges : Above are the woes of a Wildcat pledge Brought forth from your body by paddles and sledge. You moan 'cause your bodies have soundly been beat, The brains of your head must have slipped to your feet. Your past insolence now is a thing you regret,But your meanness and gall cause the beatings you get. This pledging, my friends, is of your own choice, Why not take it like men and cut out the noise. Ed. Every College Joe Has His Love Problems Today BY ROBERT BLAKELEY Love? Love? Who knows for sure just exactly what love is? A philosopher once gave a very clear definition when he said: "Love is the ideality of the relativity of reality of an infinitesimal part of the infinite totality of the Absolute Being," and you know what, after thing It over for a minute, I'll be darned If I don't agree with him. Another person might state love is being the process by which a girl gets the upper hand. That Is if you think that the girl's likely to be having the upper hand. You know some girls give all to love, and other love to all. I know a very dignified lady who is a very lovey-dovey person, In fact every thing she sees or touches she just simply loves. Poem Follows If you have a hard time distinguishing between love and like and will bear with me, I know of a poem that appeared In the Los Angeles District "News Courier' 'about that funny thing called "Love" that fits in here very nicely. It goes like this: Those guys who write of love In bloom, Their minds agrope in sable gloom About some silly sylph-like maid Whose heart's as cold as lemonadeTheir sticky, saccharine line of love, Of moonlight night and turtle doves, Their lovey-dovey travestitles on rhyme, With endless cry, "Please be mine." They bray, and say they'd give their life To make this frigid lass their wife This sort of hooey gives me a pain Right where the back begins to wane. Talking about poems, here is another one that I like: I hate the pompous box-office clerk Who treats every customed like a jerk. I do not like the word "stupendous" Applied to pictures that are horrendous.I cordially dislike the guy Who greets each love scene with a sigh. But most of all I hate the bloke Who roars and shouts, "Boy, wotta joke." And that remind me of a friend with a very sunny disposition I have who fell in love oh heck, Dear Editor : Have the affiliated fellows ever heard of the S. P. C. A.? The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals was established to stop men from eating horses etc. Pledges are considered lowly specimens and shouldn't be beat by intelligent men! Please page the S. P. C. A. Yours truly, Caroline. Dear Caroline : It seems that you do not understand the feeling behind pledging. Maybe you can un derstand it by reading the following poem: Cry not you woeful newsome All members suffered as you too It started as a joke, but grew some, Into a tradition that's not so new. I know that it seems quite silly; But all they want is to test your grit. I know next year you'll like it really When the new pledges you'll be priv ileged to hit. Ed. Dear Editor: I've been wondering about these matinee dances. The attendance is fine, but the attendants don't come in pairs. I have no objection to an occasional cutin but when there are half a hundred stags lining the wall, all with the present or future thought of cutting in it makes it rather hard to say those little things that are essential to create the desired good understanding. Why don't the men come with their own women. It would save wear and tear on the back of lots of shirts if each and every girl had a corresponding escort. Surely, dear Ed. their must be some answer to this "crying shame." I appeal to your experience and imaginational powers. Give us relief, give them dates, and incidentally, how about a little heat at the same time? Yours very truly, Scott. Dear Scott: There will always be a bunch of wolves that will cut in on this sort of an affair, but maybe we lack the cooperation of the female section of our institution. Also it might be a worthy suggestion if these dances were turned over to the various social clubs for assurance of attendance with dates. Ed. At Herzl Junior college, Chicago, a "two- buck" oan fund has been set up for the students by some kind benefactor. A maximum of two dollars is loaned for short periods of time. We'd be delighted sometimes to have even a "two-bit" loan department, wouldn't we? Students Plan Trip To Hospital Next Saturday Pre-medics, pre-nurses, and bacteriology students under the direction of Mr. Sheldon Hayes of the bacteriology department will journey to Salt Lake City on November 29. The purpose is to observe various processes and departments at the state board of health offices and the Salt Lake Generalhospital. The schedule for the day, as out lined by Mr. Hayes, is as follows: At nine o'clock Director Bramhall of the state board of health ha arranged a demonstration on the methods of testing milk and water supplies. At two o'clock Dr. C. N. Curtiss of the Salt Lake General hospital has arranged for a trip through the regular and psychopathic wards of the hospital. After this tour, Miss Lignell, technician at the hospital, will show slides on various diseases. Mr. Hayes urges any interested student, whether he is enrolled in bacteriology classes or not, to contact him and make arrangements before Friday, November 28. love that reminds me, we started talking about love. have the darndest time keeping on the subject; well, anyway, he fell in love with a girl and proposed marriage, but she turned him down because she freckled easy. Complicated, isn't it. So this other friend of mine has a little chipmunk. Aren't they (the chipmunks) the cutest looking things? But I do love to sleep. Oh, sure, I was talking about love. Well, anyway, I read once where a philosopher analyzed love as being ideality of the relativity oh, you've heard that before? Well, I guess he has his points. Ross Hawkins Jack Crane ROSS & JACK Lunch and Dining Room 364 25th Street Air Conditioned Fountain Service OPEN ALL NIGHT OGDEN, UTAH Drink HOWEL'S ROOT BEER with that good old-fashionedflavor. Mfg. by Utah Bottling Works Ogden, Utah ENDS SATURDAY! I've Never Really Wanted Any thing I didn't 1 1 he story of a woman who feared no one . but herself . . . who knew no love but the lust for powerl A role that brings you the REAL Bene Davis at her greatest! PLUS DONALD DUCK and Sports Short, "Snow Evil" GALA MIDNIGHT SHOW SAT. JACK OAKIE GEORGE MURPHY WALTER BRENNAN LINDA DARNELL MILTON BERLE t |
