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Show THE SIGNPOST Page TrireS CO-EDITORS SHIRLEY CRITCHLOW DONNA JENKINS Sexual fcv&niA on UJoboh Qolkqsi QamfiuA REPORTERS FLORENCE CASHMORE MARGARET TODD ELINOR CLARK Heads Weber Faculty Women . . . Sophomore Class Slates First Annual College Prom Ex-Traditional College Prom Revived by Sophomores riursday, April II, 1940 jt --' B Mrs Roland C. Parry, newly elected president of the Faculty Women's Association of Weber College. Salute to Clubs A salute to the clubs of Weber College. The clubs which form the backbone of Weber life. Without the support of the clubs many school activities would be impossible. When aid is desired in any field of activity, who is usually called upon? Not one individual. No, nor not one club; but the school clubs as a whole are asked to give assistance. The Weber clubs have realized that as school organizations it is their foremost duty to support and glorify the activities and traditions of Weber College. To the well organized, well governed clubs of Weber goes a vote of congratulations for loyal service to the school. ScandrdA of Jhi PERSONAL AFFAIRS BY BYE Its a good thing Bill Sanders has a new Buick. It makes jumps between Charlotte Johnson's and Vivian Siedner's so much easier. We've been trying to get up enough nerve to inquire into this Huff versus Limbergh affair. So far we know nothing. How about you, dear reader, could you inform us? First we hear Rama Eyre is ana then oh, well, we wonder. Is she, or isn t she? We heard that Bud Larson, that cute blond from Brigham, thinks Mary Huggins is just plenty all right. Well, so do we, Bud, and we've got our fingers crossed for you. Spring caught up with Glen Clark. And Bernlce Perrins doesn't seem immune. L'amour, L'amour. And Deb Nye wanders around Ellen Gcalta chooses her own a date with Saturday, preferring a man of her own selection. Rolfe Peterson used to go to shows all alone. Now he takes his little brother. Speaking of Rolfe, the Weber girls had better "perk up" if they have any intentions in his direction. A red-headed, debating Chi Omega from the A. C is in the lead at present and Rolfe isn't handing out any more applications. Evelyn Smith, ex-Phoenix queen, has taken over queening for one, alone. Tom Taylor is the lucky fellow. Reed Coray is looking for his missing link the one that connects him to Betty Lou Balch. Beryl Dickens is exhibiting Ross Glasmann's fraternity pin. The date is set for the "future when Ross is making enough for us to live on." Glen Hadley and Allen Henderson are a pair of foot-loose, fancy bachelors and don't say we didn't let you in on anything, girls. Overheard Miss Stewart indirectly proposing to Danny Brad-shaw. Directly or indirectly, it sounds pretty good to us. Young love is so sweet. Have you noticed Barbara Bailey an' Ed Kendall holding hands in the halls. Maybe they're just keeping rach others hands warm. Who are we to judge? Could it be that romance has bloomed for Lillian Lund and Frank Wilcox? Indeed it could or maybe they're just friends. Seen at the show were Carlyle Green and Rosemary Pickens and Jean Wallwork was out with Johnny Miller. Dare we ask, but has lny finally settled down to one fellow? And a word to the wise. If you want to go to a show unobserved, don't go to the Egyptian, Orpheum, Colonial, Paramount or Ogden. Those men who take your tickets at the door are Informers, and tell all. Rosclla Larkln seems to be the new romance for Gene Talbot. He said he just got acquainted with her in English, but has had a date already. Lib Jones has her protective eye on Hal Morris Maybe it's just a mother complex. lota Tau Kappa Holds Initiation In the dim of the candlelight ceremony Iota Tau Kappa held their formal Initiation in the ladies' lounge, Friday, March 29. After taking the oath of membership each pledge was presented with a member pin, the olive wreath; a lighted candle, and a corsage of white roses and sweet-peas.After the ceremony Janet Paul, alumnae, sang "In My Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown." A light lunch was served. The new daughters of Pallas Athene are Arlene Andrew, Barbara Bailey, Ida Rose Langford, Beth Paul, Marian Sanders, Mary Virginia Briggs, Fawn Simpson, Helen Powell, Ruth Webb, Joanna Wheelwright, LaPriel Matthias. it)oak going steady with Jack Anderson the campus looking soooooo lonelyJ men. She stood up a fellow she hadd Phoenix Raffles Unhappy Bunny Another tradition was added to the long list originated by Phoenix and offered to the students of Weber college when they presented their Easter dance, "The Bunny Hug," Friday, March 29, in the Weber ballroom. At intermission the unhappy bunny who refused to hug was rnffled off by President Pan Curtis, and won by Dirk Russell and Marjorie Hampden. Easter colors were substituted for the traditional maroon and gold of Phoenix and intermingled with a star-laden sky of blue under which approximately two hundred couples danced to the refreshing music of the Hi Hatters' orchestra.Amusing bunnies sketched by Keith Wilcox cavorted over Uie clever programs. Tiny glistening raindrops will sprinkle the ballroom tomorrow night at the College Prom sponsored by the Sophomore class. The prom committee have worked the dance around the theme of April showers. In keeping with prom tradition every girl will be presented with a favor following the motif of the dance. ., . . . - . n Oall Made Tor All Orion Applications Applications of all sophomore students who believe that they are eligible for Orion, the honorary club of Weber should be handed in immediately to a member of the award committee or to Dr. Robert Clarke, Bruce Baird, award committee chairman announced late yesterday. Requirements, in short, for Orion are: Must have a total of 15 letter points and 65 hours of college work with a 1.5 grade point average. Twelve of the fifteen letter points may be activity points but at least three must be scholarship points (a 1.5 average.) Those students who have maintained 2.85 grade point average are eligible for Orion on grade points alone. Additionally, all faculty members who are advisors or in charge of groups which are participating in aotivities, which receive award points, must be sure all recommendations for award points are in. All those who have not been contracted should get their lists in immediately. Skulls Present Invitational Dance New to Weber was the first in vitational dance presented by ( men's club, when the Skulls in augurated it last Saturday, April 6, by presenting what is to become their traditional invitational club dance. Bill Sumner, president of the club, said that the idea of the dance was to promote more friend ship between unaffiliated fellows and members of the different men's clubs. Skulls dominated the decorations aided by streamers of brown and yellow, the Skull club colors. The streamers began at the side of the hall, straining through to the center where hung a skull with blinking eyes. Over two hundred guests of the Skulls danced to the melodies of the Hi Hatters' orchestra. As a forerunner to the dance, the Skulls presented an assembly featuring a student "quiz" and their own club talent. O. M. Clark, ad visor, whistled a duet, and Fred Kobinson and Bill Sumner sang two selections of their own arrangement. Especially appreciated by the student body was the Hi Hatters' rendition of "Careless" and "In The Mood." Drama was proclaimed with the skit, The Passing of Dangerous Dan McGrew," starring Ernie Cook as the "Lady Called Lou," and Nor-ville Benson as "Dangerous Dan McGrew." Tiki Kappa Kappa Accepts Pledges Tiki Kapa Kapa members mildly tortured their pledges at a frivilous initiation April 1, at the home of Elinor Clark. The pledges were Barbara Arnolds, Louise DeWitt, Betty Carkerson, Marian Pledger and Katherine Read. After the pledges had gone through the prescribed torture a lovely luncheon was served. Members present were: Marjorie Jen-son, Marie Stander, Ruth Comp-ton, Helen Nelson, Aleen Thatcher, Bonnie Murphy, Naida Nye, Barbara Clausse, Marian Nyland, Elaine Andros, Florence Roberts, Nola Agricola and Elinor Clark. Monday, April 8, in the ladies' lounge of the Weber gym, Tiki Kapa Kapa held its formal initiation. In contrast to the frivolous initiation the formal ceremony was beautiful with its serious thought. During the ceremony, which was carried out with a Hawaiian Idea, music was furnished by Mr. Roberts playing native music on his guitar. Each new member was presented with the club pin and a corsage. Pledges who were made members are: Barbara Arnold, Louise DeWitt, Mariam Pledger, Betty Parkenso nand Katherine ' Read. Sigma Delta Pi Gets New Members Sigma Delta Pi at the weekly meeting held Wednesday evening, April 3, In the Japanese room of the Hotel Ren Iimnnrf the following freshmen Into their uiganizauon as pledges: Lionel Phnmhpr rtnn n,,,.!.,,,. Russell Croft, Worth Wheelwright luuuora iarrutn, ualvin Jenson, and Howard Peterson. The club is now making plans for its second annual Friendship ball and assembly. May 10 is the tentative date set for both affairs. :aanaaannnananaE83E EVER3HARP, WATERMAN FOUNTAIN PENS lll W! I SRHSIgCTSflOBil AND PENCILS at STEVE'S OFFICE SUPPLIES 2414 Washington Blvd. 8 R (snirley Critchlow) K Pffnanr. 4- Mrs. Hall said today, "In the past I this has been the biggest dance of the year." Formerly the College Prom was a strictly formal affair. The highlight of the evening was the promenade led by the class officers. This year the prom will be semi-formal. special guests tor tne evening win be Mayor and Mrs. Fred Ab bott, Commissioner and Mrs. Ed ward Saunders, Commissioner and Mrs. William Rackham, and Sup erintendent an dMrs. Charles Skid more. Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Stevenson will act as patrons and patronesses The prom committee consists of the sophomore officers, Lewis Briggs, president; Shirley Critch low, vice-president, and Netta Lavin, secretary, assisted by June iracy, Ann Dan vers, Janet Mor rin, Helen Moore .Elizabeth Ser vice, Chloe Campbell, Afton Huff, Ross Ekins, Ted Baxter, Dick Murdock, Stillman Pitt, Wilford Smeding, Glen Wade, Jack Wecker and Sterling Wilkinson. lhe Hi Hatters will furnish music for the dancers. Admission price will be seventy-five cents per couple. Annual 'W Day And Water Fest "The annual "W" day and Water Carnival will be held again at Uomo Springs, announces Ferron Loosee. May 17 is the day set for this student body function. A coed will be selected by votes of student body members to rule as queen of the carnival. The recreational swimming and water sports class, a class organiz ed to present the water carnival will cooperate with the student body officers by furnishing the swimmers for the water games and water carnival. "This year's carnival promises to be a larger and better one than the successful one held last year," states Mr. Loosee. There will be transportation for students who desire to go up. General chairman Daniel Brad-shaw will be assisted by committee chairman from the swimming classes. me committeemen are: Le Moyne Peterson, publicity; Dick Russell and Ida Stewart, election of a carnival queen; Robert Christ offerson, transportation; Wayne Christensen, swimming; and Dar-rell Dies, intramurals. The girls swimming club will give swimming lormation. inr. ioosee will be the supervisor. Gamma Nu Hosts At Theatre Party The members of Gamma Nu enjoyed a theatre party at the Egyptian, Thursday, March 29, after which the Dartv was servpd re freshments at Keeley's. Those in attendance were: Mary Peterson, guest of honor; Dorothy Coleman, honorarv snonser- PWrv Trm ttity,- ma Martin, Eleanore Evans, Dolores Riggs, La Priel Mathias, Leanore Chadwick, Virginia Moore, Dallas Porter, Thelma Gilbert and Helen Skinner. Thursday. Anril 15 C?h held an initiation and professional meeting in the women's lounge. Leanore Chadwick was initiated. Mrs. Tillotson eave a talk i thp girls on the personality and technicalities of the office. Pins were decided upon, and the next meeting, which is to be a skating party, to be held on Thursday, April 18. Those present were: Dorothy Coleman, Virginia Moore Emma Martin, Dallas Porter, Dolores Riggs, Joyce Poulter, Helen Skinner, Marian Nyland, Barbara Clausse, Naida Nye and the pledge. Coed Councilors Answer Questions "How can we make Wehcr col lege unique?" This was a question asked by President Dixon in one of our assemblies last snrlno- quarter. The Associated Women stnrionfo have attempted to answer this question in organizing the Coed Councilors. Jeanne Wheelwrie-hl of this organization, says: "It is the purpose of the Coed Councilors to make everv new o-irl nt Wpfcp.. feel wanted and welcome. Each councilor has new girls assigned to her, and get acquainted parties are, given to make each girl feel at home. Since thprp pro r,i., three new girls this quarter, little nas been done, but each freshman girl Is invited to look to her councilor for help and friendly advice. House of Health Health Candies Sun Dried Fruits Pine Nuta Health Drinks Health Foods 480 24th St. (Mauruae Jackson) The College Prom and it's "April Showers" theme, as suggested by eight co-eds and an umbrella. The girls are, starting at 12 o'clock: Marge Garner, Carol Smith, Lottie Lund, Margaret Tarran, Maurine Jackson, Edna Loughran, Kay Blaes, and Isabedde Ed-wards. Centered are the sophomore class officers: Shirley Critchlow, vice president, Lewis Briggs, president, and Netta Lavin, secretary. (Photo by Howard Warner). W.A.A. Presents Formal Banquet Thursday, March 28, the Worn en's Athletic Association held their dignified formal banquet at Dick's Cafe, to honor some of the mem bers of the W. A. A. council with the presentation of block W awards and others with their nom ination to W. A. A. offices. Fifty - eight guests, including President and Mrs. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Petty, Coach and Mrs. Swen-son and Miss Ida Stewart enjoyed a nice dinner and program. Jeanne Johnson as toastmistress gave a clever toast to W. A. A. and introduced the following speakers: Gladys Godfrey, toasting President Dixon, and Ruth Tomlinson, toasting Miss Stewart. President Dixon told the girls, "We have no scrubs among the girls of Weber college, for all our young ladies have high ideals and live up to them." Music was furnished by Kenneth Kuchler, violinist, and Miss Elsie McKay, vocalist. Miss McKay was accompanied by Miss Eleanor Sco-ville.Miss Ruth Tomlinson was general chairman in charge of the banquet. Vikings Slate Annual Assembly Viking club is consumating its originality and talent to make plans for their "outstanding and exclusive" assembly to be presented May 24. The assembly will be climaxed by the annual Mt. Ogden hike that all students, professional hikers or mere amateurs, will want to participate in. Vikings will soon be exploiting new club pins. They will be gold-filled and trimmed in green. Plans are being laid for a final banquet where medals will be presented to the outstanding club members in intra-murals, extra-curricular activities and scholarship. The names will be inscribed on loving cups, which will remain in possession of the club. Sheaffer's Pen and Pencil Sets Ail Kinds of School Supplies Kent S. Bramwell Eugene T. Pingree BRAMWELL-PINGREE CO. 2362 Washington, Ogden The Home of the Big Pencil Every Order a Special Delivery Free Lances Slated For Wildcat Post Independents will grab the lion's share of places in Wildcats, Men's Pep club, next year, according to Seaman Mills, president. Eighteen affiliated freshmen, three from each club, and twenty-two unaffiliated men will be elected to membership. Freshmen desiring membership in the club must obtain application blanks from pep men and return them by next Thursday noon. Included in the application must be a history of the applicant's activities in both high school and college. Also several pertinent questions must be answered. The club members will select a representative number of candidates from those who apply and place their names before the associated students for popular vote. The forty receiving highest number of votes will become members and will be initiated into the club. The men's club will hold joint initiation rites with the women's Whip club. Chanodo Discusses Plans for Spring Wednesday evening, April 10, Chanodo met at the home nf Helen Robinson to discuss the activities of the club for the spring quarter. A delightful buffet supper was served. The members nrpspnf wprp lWiss; Catherine Farr, Miss Betsey Service, Miss Athlene Cardon, Miss Ruth Cunningham, Miss Helen Reburg, Miss Margaret Bachman. Miss Maxine Whitmever. Miss Ipson, Miss Helen Robinson, Miss Barbara Minter, Miss Dorothy Chatland, Miss Marion Toone, Miss Rosemary Pickens, Miss Marion Butler, Miss Margaret Fecnev. Miss Druce Fnutz Miss Flninp Froerer and Miss Alice Kapple. Eppltaphy Here lies the iceman, It's the same sad song The guy put his hooks Where they didn't belong. Think About Her Graduation Gift Now Select A Stylish New LANE HOPE CHEST From the largest stock in the Intermountain West-More than 25 Different Selections to Choose From-Buy Now On Easy Terms. (Cork Critchlow) BOYLES Store with the Friendly Doors (c) Freshmen Prepare For' Annual Outing Weber's annual Freshman out ing has been set for April 18, at noon. Buses will be provided to transport the class to the picnic grounds. Ration cards will be issued to all freshmen so that no one will be left out. Hot dogs will be featured on the menu, supported by an all-star cast of cakes, soda water, potato chips and popsicles. There will be a variely of sports from rope jumping to football. In the evening a b:'g open air bonfire dance will take place on the tennis courts. The High Hatters' orchestra will be there to swing it. Sophomores are invited to join the freshmen for the evening dance. Otyokwa Holds Skating Party Balmy spring days set the wheels rolling for Otyokwa Wednesday afternoon, April 10, when the club enjoyed a roller skating party. Box lunches were eaten in Lester park after two hours of thrills and spills. In charge of the party were Ruth Packer and Neva Huggins. MEN'S LOUNGE HEADS ANNOUNCE OPENING (Continued From Page One) such an art'cle. A men's lounge committee was organized and has been working, assisted by the above mentioned groups and individuals, since that time. Aove Ballroom The room in which the lounge is located is above the ballroom, at the top of the ramp in the gym building. It is on the same level as the gym balcony and was for merly used as an archery range and play room. Remodeling, painting, floor refinishing, and installation of floor plugs was done by the school. Furnishings were purchased with money donated by SOCIOLOGISTS PLAN LECTURES (Continued From Page Ontft college, will review "He redity and Physical Factors In Marriage," and Dr. McKay, State Department of Health, will give the concluding lecture on May 20. Field Trips Planned A number of field trips hav been arranged for the spring quar ter by the Sociology group. Sea man Mills, president of the olub, states that already the State Industrial school, the City and Coun-tye jails and TheStandard-Examiner plant have been visited. Other trips planned are as follows: April 11, 11:00 a. m. Forestry building. April 15, 1:00 p. m. T. B. Sanitarium.April 18, 11:00 a. m Infirmary, Arsenal at Roy. April 25, 11:00 a. m. Municipal building. April 29, 9:00 a. m. Deaf-Blind school. May 9, 11:00 a. m. Sperry Mills. May 11, 8:00 a. m. Provo, American Fork. May 16, 11:00 a. m. Chamber of Commerce. May 23, 11:00 a. m. U. S. Employment Agency. school clubs and organizations, students and faculty members; a few pieces were donated. The sum thus accumulated was matched by the school. A need for such a place has long been felt; the lounge should prove beneficial and really worthwhile in many ways. Besides providing a place to rest, relax, visit or study it will foster fraternity and friendship, making for a better and happier student body. A similar project to furnish real mixed lounge is now contemplated. Meet Your Friends in UTAH'S Finest Ballroom Chas. Knight And His 12 Piece Orchestra White City Ballroom |