OCR Text |
Show SFC Kh7P L. & R Calendar Of Events Saturday, January 16 Eight p, m. Basketball game, Weber gym. Snow versus Wilcats. Tuesday, January 19 Eleven a. m. Regular assembly. Friday, January 22 eleven a. m. Chanodo assembly. Saturday, January 23 Nine p. m. Chanodo formal dance. Calendar of Events Friday, January 15 Eleven a. m. Skull assembly. Friday, January 15 Eight p. m. Basketball game, Weber gym, Snonw junior college versus Wildcats.Friday, January 15 Nine p. m. Skull barnyard dance. T -O OGDEN CITY, UTAH, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1943 NUMBER 6 VOLUME 6 rS V U N Bar frK' Williams Wins Cup In Founders' Day Extempore Contest Old Grads and Patrons of Weber Return To Alma Mater for Annual Occasion An outstanding assembly depicting the eternal devotion and high esteem Weberites have for their alma mater featured Founder's day assembly last Friday. The hour was devoted mainly to an extemporaneous speech contest sponsored by the alumni association through the auspices of the English department. Mr. Leland H. Mon-son conducted. DeLore Williams, acclaimed winner by Mr. Ray B. West, Dr. Orson Whitney Young, and Mr. Royden C. Braithwaite, judges, was presented a trophy which was given the college by the alumni association. Williams' speech was on the contributions of David O. McKay, former pres ident, to Weber college. Beginning his discourse by stating the three principles which President McKay gave to Weber as attributes of an enriched life, namely, "to laugh, to love, and to pray," Williams continued by saying: "David O. McKay's contribution to the college was of a different nature than others offered. His contribution was a spiritual one, with a genuine depth. The success of this great character was due to the embodiment of his own ideals." Giving many incidents and detailed accounts of happenings during President McKay's term of office, Williams revealed the fact that President McKay mortgaged his own home in order to finance the Weber home. Other participants in the contest were Wayne Carver, who spoke on the contributions of Louis Fredrick Moench, founder of Weber college; Herbert Weise, whose subject was contributions of Aaron W. Tracy; and Carl White, who spoke freely on the accomplishments as well as contributions of Dr. H. A. Dixon, presiding president. The award was presented to De-lore Williams in behalf of the college by Dr. Russell Petty, president of the alumni association. Stating, "an institution is only as strong as its alumni," Dr. Petty presented the trophy with the comment that each year it is to be awarded the winner of some type of speech contest. The invocation was offered by Mr. Parley Kilburn of the Weber faculty. Mr. Russell Croft, former head of the alumni association pronounced the benediction. Kathryn Ann Richards played the organ prelude, and the Musettes directed by Mr. Roland Parry furnished other music. Many alumni and patrons of the college were in attendance. Signpost Appoints Contest Editor Virginia Nelson has been ap-appointed contest editor of the Weber college high school paper contest. This event is sponsored annually by the Signpost with the purpose in mind of encouraging high school publications. Certificates of various grades of excellence will be awarded to the winners of this contest. The grades of achievement will be superior, excellent, honor, merit and static. Plans for Winter Drama Stress Local Talent And Creative Efforts Plays Produced on Similar Program Two Years Ago Have Since Been Recognized Nationally; Allred Especially Encourages Ogden Writers One-act plays will be the featured dramatic events of the winter quarter, according to Mr. Thatcher Allred, head of the speech and drama department. Several of the plays will be presented in student assemblies, and some will be prepared for public performance evenings. The department will present either one evening of three one-act plays or a single one-act play with additional entertainment on different evenings. It is Mr Alli-oH's ntfl nrl in cr nm bilion to offer to theatre audiences each year some original plays written by local authors. To this end students and off-campus writers are encouraged to write one-act play manuscripts and submit them to Mr. Allred for consideration. Presentations Win Awards Former Weber audiences may recall the presentation of three one-act plays two seasons ago. One of the plays, "According to Law," by Nowel Houston, was professional and received a national award. Another, "Bomb Proof," took up the study of the effect air raids have on the lives of the citizens of large cities. The play was written by Wayne Buncly, former Weber college student and graduate of the University of Iowa, now studying at Princeton as an ensign in the U. S. navy. The third play "Orchids for Margaret," by Mr. and Mrs. Thatcher Smooth Talker . flap DELORE WILLIAMS is in exuberant spirits as he displays trophy won in Founder's day extempore contest Youthful Pianist Scores Hit With Ogdenites By FIRST NIGHTER An attentive audience of Ogden concert goers listened to the dynamic utterances of the keyboard under the fingers of Witold Mal-cuzynski, noted Polish pianist, a fortnight ago in the aduitorium of the Ogden high school. Under the sponsorship of the Ogden-Weber Community Concert association, the youthful pianist played with the leisurely charm and contagious sincerity which was so characteristic of his fellow countryman and teacher, the late Jan Igmacr Pad-erewski. From the initial number to the last encore Mr. Malcuzynski was master of the situation. Coursing the keys with comparative ease on even the most difficult of pieces, the young artist was a dramatic figure of recognizable greatness. Enthuastic response was received on his final number, "Spanish (Continued On Page Two) Allred, shared a national award given by a one-act play magazine last year. Creative Writing Encouraged "The drama department should like to establish the custom of presenting original writing of merit by Ogden writers," Mr. Allred stated. "If suitable material is available during the present quarter, the enterprise will be carried out again this winter," he continued.During the spring quarter another full-length play will be presented. Because of uncertain conditions affecting production, the play has not yet been chosen. However, it is certain that the play will be an entertaining comedy rather than one of serious nature. Mr. Ray B. West, faculty adviser to the Transit, has beer asked to direct the spring production. Critic Finds Droll Stuff Transit By IRAN WATTS First things come first in looking at a magazine . for the first time,, whether it be a full figure revelation of the gorgeous hams of Rita Hayworth or a bust size reproduction of the salty countenance of Admiral Nimitz. So in reviewing the new W. C. magazine, Transit, let us say that the cover is not bad. Only, to be conservative, wouldn't Robert Keyes' mugging just slay you? The background vista is obviously desert, but not to Don Shaub, whose murky smirk says, "I see you and you ain't a rabbit." What you got back of beyond, Mister Thurman? Or did Editor Irene or Adviser Ray B. arrange the looks of it? Just inside the print job is excellent, but just to keep us from sipping into the habit of saying good things, over on page zyx the printer found that his classification had been shifted from 3-A to day before yesterday in spite of his having had lead poisoning and three children for three years. Page next, on which we wanta say that we like President Dixon no matter what the photog docs to him. He is a great man. So is Carver, eventually, but how did he get lost behind the furze at a time like this? The student body vice-prexy makes up for all and takes the award for taking the best pictures in the Transit. Miss Mae Welling certainly did not know that her picture was about to be snapped, but she was on her toes on the page adjacent. That should even the odds. Wherever the faculty appears in this mag, the faculty is treated tough, and looks it. And sitting in at board of control-er and or eating watermelons does not obvia ob Anyway, they don't always look the way they look in the Transit. So help us we don't care if marks haven't been made up yet. For the rest the photography is excellent. The Associated Collegiate Press drooled over it, they say, and we believe. Say there's a funny one on the last page, though. Before turning from the pix, let us ask Thurman, or who done it, about what for he snapped them cattle from such a disadvantageous angle. The honor list of authors in the first issue includes such well-known campus names as Shirley Mills, Maxine Hedges, Irene Bushel, DeLore Williams and Joan Allred. Some examples of the style follow: "Joese laughed hysterically. It was a low whimper that shook with all the heartache of a hurt soul." "It was just past midnight when someone knocked on the door and Helen woke Fred." "They threw him off the hay truck at noon." "I suppose you think it queffr, sir, that I write you this way; and, honestly, I'm almost too afraid to begin. But there's something I simply must write you about. I hope you will not deny me audience." What do you make out of these quotations, done by Weber students? Test yourself this way, and test them too. Pick out the quote of the bunch that is not written by a professional write. If you can do it at once, the authors, W. C. variety, are not as good as we think they are. It could be, though, that you are not as good as we think you are. But anyway, perhaps one day the bills will rain down upon an author who found his groove in the Transit at Weber. May they precipitate in the larger sizes, Williams, Bushell, Mills, All-red, or whoever you are. Up till now some of you readers may have been, thinking that the Transit isn't a wonderful job. But you have been thinking wrong. It succeeds quite perfectly, considering certain handicaps which some last year's pictures impose, in presenting a combination literary-news (yearbook) magazine. As far as we know, it is in the way of being a new thing under the sun, and especially is It new in the success it has had in a strange field. Much of the success has no doubt been the result of the advisership of Mr. Ray B. West, Jr. Sergeant Jack Larsen Recounts Stirring Tales of War Adventures in South Pacific The soldier boy whom We - ber college has selected for its tive He was introduced by Pres-own hero, Sergeant Jack Lar- ident H. A. Dixon, who told of sen, student body president the interest with which both faculty c 1.1- ii c ji for the full quarter Of the year iy4l-4z, visited the campus and addressed a packed auditorium December 29- Sergeant Larsen gave a narrative of his adventures aboard a convoy caught far at sea in the Pacific, the disembarkation in Australia, and his fighting experiences with the 19th bombardment squadron in New Guinea and Aus tralia until his furlough and New Officers Elected In Assembly Lamoreaux & Anderson, Holbroolc and Petty Made Representatives Betty Lu Lamoreaux and Dee Anderson, freshmen; Robert Petty and Keith Holbrook, sophomores, have been elected as representatives of their respective classes to the board of control. The elections were held before Christmas, but a three-way tie for the freshman class honors necessitated a runoff election to determine the winners in that class. The three-way tie waas between Herbert Wicse, Betty Lu Lamoreaux and Dee Anderson.Betty Lu Lamoreaux graduated from Weber county high school, where she was D. A. R. representative, editor of the year book and active in the music department. She is now a pledge to La Dianeada and active in the music department of Weber college. Dee Anderson graduated from Ogden high school, where he participated in debate, speech and drama. He is now a pre-law major at Weber college, a member of the International Relationships club, pledge to Phoenix and a member of the U. S. marine reserves. Robert Petty is also a graduate of Ogden high school and was well know in speech and debate circles. His major at Weber is pre-medical, and he is a member of Excelsior, president of the men's chapter of Lamda Delta Sigma, member of the swimming squad and a member of the navy reserve. Keith Holbrook is an alumnus of Davis high school, where he was business manager of the "Davis Dart" and a popular member of the student body. He is majoring in business at Weber. Holbrook is business manager of the Signpost and a member of Excelsior club and the activities committee. All of these representatives have pledged their loyal support to their classes and declared their inten tions to aid other school officers to i the fullest extent. Speech Dept. Secures Records For Class Work A new method of stressing the importance of speech has been adopted by the speech department, under the direction of Mr. Thatcher Allred, department head. Records are being used as models for student effort and analysis. A sched-devoted to listening and discuss-uled part of class time will be ing records. The department has recently acquired several additions to its library of records including sets devoted to the improvement of word pronunciation, poetry appreciation, famous speeches by present day personages, and albums of famous plays by great acting companies such as the Orson Welles' productions, Morris Evans, and John Gilgood. Old Time School Will Be Theme At F. T. A. Event An old-fashioned school will be the theme of a party to be held by members of the Weber college chapter of Future Teachers of America during the next professional group meetings. Barbara Singleton is in charge of the games and entertainment. Admission will be by special invitation fashioned by Donna Rae Jones and June Rose. Light refreshments are to be served by June Rose and Bonnie Clay. Mr. John Benson, sponsor; Caroline Hobson, president; and Marjorie Merrill, vice president of the club will aid in party preparations.The group is also planning a field trip and an assembly as well as a continuation of a series of lectures on the history of education.return to the United States. anu BLUueuuj ui rv cuci luiiutt' nave followed Sergeant Larsen's career since he left his office as president of the student body last year to become actively engaged in military duty. Neptune Hazes Pollywogs High points of Sergeant Larsen's account were the crossing of the equator and the hazing of the "pollywogs" by King Neptune and the "shellbacks"; the declaration of war while the convoy circled the ocean waiting for further orders: the heroic work of the squadron in spite of insufficient, badly shot equipment and planes; the need for such useful arts as welding; the hospitality extended by the Australians; and the welcome Dean Stevenson Releases Latest Status They Advise Reservists . y M. L. Stevenson, dean of instruction, left, and Mr. Ralph Jenson have the task of instructing reserve students, routing rumors that upset the aforementioned students, and keeping the various reserve programs at Weber running smoothly. Night School Curriculum Operates Under Three-Fold Purpose The extended day and night- school has a three-fold purpose this quarter, Parley H. Kilburn, director, announced today. The program has been planned: First, to meet the needs of those students who are working in war industries, but who wish to continue their academic studies. The second purpose is to provide training for vocational workers to increase their efficiency and earning power. A final purpose is to provide vital information on the war for the average citizen. The following description of the courses being taught will indicate how the program attempts to meet the objectives established. Beginning shorthand embraces the elements of the shorthand theory. This course is open to students who have not had any previous shorthand theory. Elementary typing acquaints the student with the elements of typ- ing. Intermediate typing is a continuation of the course in beginning typing. Wartime mathematics refresher is a review of the basic fundamentals of mathematics, especially designed for those who have forgotten part of their high school and college math. Collective bargaining will be a factual survey of labor management relations in American industries. When the war ends is a study of conditions between World war II with oensiderations of past war problems. Spanish 5 is a continuation of the course in beginning Spanish. Students who have had previous in- ( Continued on I-age Two) 'receipt of the school paper carry ing news of his alma mater. Questions from the audience revealed that Sergeant Larsen received various awards for the courageous part his squadron had played in defense of Australia and others for "being a good boy." He sang several songs. A special request was "Purple and White," j Weber college hym, in which the students joined. Sergeant Larsen also sang at the college institute of religion on the following aunday. Departs for Pocatello Although he was announced eligible for membership in Weber's Honor club, Orion, his departure came too suddenly for official presentation of the Orion sweater. Sergeant Larsen and his bride, the former Anne Bingham, left last Thursday evening for Pocatcllo, Idaho, where he is to be stationed. Word on of Service Reserves Evening Assembly Features Dr. Leide-Tedesco Manoah Leide-Tedesco, under the auspices of the Weber college night school, presented a lecture Wednesday evening at eight o'clock. The public was invited to attend free of charge. Doctor Leide-Tedesco is a very capable speaker and has received recognition in ail sections of the country. In making a resume of Doctor Leide-Tedesco's lecture and relating his background, Mr. John Benson, head of the department of education, had this to say: "Manoah Liede-Tedesco brings to his audiences the evaluation of American culture as a reality interwoven in the pattern of our history and tradition and strengthened by the exactness of social science and identified in the broad broad field of the humanities. "Appointed forum leader by the U. S. office of education in 1936, Doctor Leide-Tedesco remained in charge of the cultural programs until 1940, when he undertook similar responsibility for the Rotary institute of international understanding, which he is now conducting. During the past season, besides the assignments which took him to fourteen states, he was chosen as the first speaker to appear in Mexica where he lectured in Spanish on the timely subject of inter-American cultural relations. His appearance in our neighbor country brought the official recognition of the minister of education of the Republic of Mexico. "Doctor Liede-Tedesco's messages are both forceful and inspiring because he humanizes the aims of our struggle and sees this nation in its expanding culture ready to take a firm stand in the molding of the awaited just and lasting peace." Manufactuer's Secretary Is Weber Alumna Mrs. Keith A. Stratford, nee Myrle Wood, class of '41, a member of Otyokwa social club and active in the music department, is now in New Orleans, La., where she is the personal secretary to the manager of the Rheems Manufacturing company. Robert Connell, '41, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the medical section at Camp Barkley, Texas, yesterday. Mrs. Clyde Wade, the former Ada Weir, class of '41, now teaches at Emery, Utah. While at Weber college Mrs. Wade was a page editor on the Signpost, a member of Whip club and an honor student. Winona Cardon, class oi '37, is doing secretarial work at Washington, D. C. Miss Cardon was an active member of the Scribulus staff at Weber. Wallace Pingree, '42, was home on furlough recently. He is stationed at Cour d'Alene, Idaho, where he is a cook in the navy. He was sports editor of the Signpost last year. Candidates Will Not Be Until Completion of Winter Quarter Studies, According to Official Report Reservists will be allowed to complete this quarter's school work before they are placed on active duty, the office of M. L. Stevenson, dean of instruction, revealed yesterday. The report came in answer to the many inquiries made by students. Upon becoming active in the armed forces, the reservists will be issued a uniform, paid, and subjected to military discipline. After a period of specialized training, the soldiers will be selected for further training in an officer candidate school; recommended for a technical non-commissioned officer; returned to troops; detailed for very advanced technical training ; or be made available for technical work to be done out of the army, but deemed to be highly important for the war effort, the report stated. Soldiers chosen for the various Oratorio Attracts Attention Of Music Lovers By Dorothy Cardon "A Child Is Born," the Christmas oratorio written by Mr. Roland Parry, head of the department of vocal music on the Wildcat campus, seems to have become one of Weber's finest traditional activities. To be convinced of this, one need only be reminded that audi ences get larger and more enthu siastic each year, and that this production now draws one of the largest and most select indoor audiences found at Weber college event. This year's presentation was augmented by several new numbers which were written into the original score by Mr. Parry for this performance.Jay Olson, who sang the tenor role of Isaiah, delivered a polished performance and exhibited a noteworthy voice of definite possibilities. Earl Johnston returned to the campus to sing the "Bell Song" with all his usual strength and beauty. His low bass voice is a natural for this difficult number.Donna Keeter and Shirley Lln-ford sang their roles with an unusual amount of skill and musicianship. John Vernieu read the scriptural text of the prophecy and nativity of the Christ child. His remarks furnished a pleasing background for the music. As always, the choruses and vocal ensemble groups exhibited a high degree of training and preparation. Mrs. Cleone Rich Eccles, concert-mistress, and the members of the string group who with Miss Beverly Jurgens, Miss Ida Marriott, and Joe Jensen at the pianos provided the instrumental accompaniment deserve much credit. Of unusual interest were the artistic tableaus which enhanced and supplemented the singing. These were under the direction of Mr. Royden C. Braithwaite, assisted by Mr. Thatcher Allred, and Mrs. S. Dilworth Young. Special thanks should be tendered Miss Lucy Denning, Mr. Gar-nett Littlefield, Mr. Walter Buss, Stan Hurst, Rell Thompson, Joan Allred, Betty O'Connor, and Carolyn Hobson for their work in preparing the hall, assisting with the props and scenery, decorating the stage, securing costumes and properties, and a thousand and one tasks which are indispensable to the success of the oratorio. Lambda Delta Sigma supplied the ushers. Weber college can look with pride to its music department and allied groups in light of achievements such as these which do so much to keep the fine things of living constantly before us for our enjoyment and benefit. Competition Runs High In Stamp Drive Competition is running high in the selling of war bonds and stamps. Chanodo has managed to stay ahead with a per capital sale of $13.93; Tiki Kapa Kapa is second with $9.61, and Sophvita a close third with $8 54. Other club and faculty standing up to and including January 8, are aas follown: Iota Tau Kappa, $7.88; faculty, $4.17; La Dianaeda, $4.04; Otyokwa, $3.06; Excelsior, $2.96; Phoenix, $1.83; Viking, $1.80; unaffiliated, 31c; Frenisti, 22c; Sigma Delta Pi, 19c; Skulls, 14c, and Alpha Rho Omega, 3c. Various signs have been posted in the Moench, Central and gym buildings to stimulate interest in the drive. Stamps and bonds will be sold daily from nine a m. to five p. -n. in the lobby of the gym. All students are urged to buy a stamp or bonds and show their patriotism. Called to Active Duty trainings will be selected after a careful analysis of each individual's intelligence, temperament and educational capacities. Specialized training will be conducted in centers designated by the army. Navy Reservists Schedule At a date yet to be announced, nanvy reservists in V-l and V-7 classifications will be placed on active duty as apprentice seamen with pay, subsistence and uniforms, and will spend full time in completing thein college training, according to the following schedule: Equivalent Semesters completed as of July 1, 1943. Additional equivalent semesters allowed for completion of college training. 7 One semester is equivalent to one and one-thirtd college quarter. Enlistments in the navy reserve are open to college students who have not reached their eighteenth birthday until March 15, 1943, at which time the opportunity for enlistments close, the report said. Reservists will be assigned as nearly as possible to the locale where they are attending school at present. Although the marines hnve not as yet made public any official plan, officials believe that they will follow much the same program as those of the army and navy reserves.Students Get Special Training These programs give the students the opportunity to secure their specialized training free of charge. Deserving reservists who otherwise might be financially unable to attend college will be financed by the branch of service in which they are enlisted until completion of their degrees. In the words of the official report released by the dean's office, "At last you get that magnetic uniform, regular salary and an opportunity to see the world maybe." Victory Goes To Dixon in Barker Event Sophomore Student Wins Extempe Contest for Second Consecutive Year Ten dollars and victory for the second consecutive time in the same contest went to Sophomore John Dixon when he recently captured first place in the Barker extemporaneous speaking contest. Speaking on a subject revclant to Germany's vulnerable spot the railroads, Dixon emerged winner from a field of four contestants. Others participating were Herbert Wicse and King Durkee, representatives of the freshman class and Wayne Carver, sophomore. Material From Readers Digest Subjects were selected from the December issue of the Readers Digest. The students were not restricted to the subject as it appeared in the magazine, but were allowed to discuss any phase of the subject they desired. Judgment was passed with regard to organization, delivery, and material content. The gist of Dixon's speech was an attack upon Germany's strategy in employing the highway as the life-line of war. With the fact that Germany's non-use of railroads and excessive use of the highway could be accredited with a weakening effect upon Germany, militarily, (Continued On Page Two) I |