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Show THE SIGNPOST FRIDAY, MAY 16, W4r 5 JJul (jJ&bsih- QolisuqsL SiqnpDAt Publisher Semimonthly During The College Year Official Student Paper of WEBER JUNIOR COLLEGE Ogden, Utah Member Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Editorial OHicea 40s Moench Building Editor J- M. Demos Business Manager Ardell Russell Associate Ed. ... Mar jorie Vowles Front Page Dewey Hudson Editorials Ada Weir Society Helen Williams Nola Agricola Asst. Collector .Charlotte Johnson Sports Ray Freeman, Les Gardner Circulation Kent Baggs Dewey Hudson Photographer Budd Johnson Typist Opal Rogerson Consultant . . .: C. M. Nilsson Reporters: Spence Loughton, Dallas Burton, Margaret Peterson, Nell Barnett, Budd Johnson, Jay Bachman, Ray Wright. Challenge . . . Every year the freshmen who have achieved exceptional prominence in activities during the year are awarded certificates and membership in the W club. During several years in the past the freshmen who were inducted into this group ave seen fit to organize themselves into a ... i t inooimahlp worth in niL LIlclL Ilctft uccu ReDresentine the outstanding members of the freshman class, its members are always the leaders of school trends. Their po tential worm is ever giuwmg. A at thp :,p time DHL, Urill UUlliau wv engrossed in too many other school activities, the members of the W club are often prone to sink into inactivity as a club. Today a new group of freshmen were awarded membership in the W club. At a banquet in the near future they will elect officers and assume the organization of an official club at Weber. An ever increasing need for service and social clubs makes this year's club of greater importance than ever before. Theirs is the challenge of activities yet unborn, of projects as yet unlisted, of achievements as yet undreamed of. Theirs also is the alternative of lethargy, inactivity, and disintegration. Theirs is the choice. Another Chance . . . The aim of education is to train for better citizenship, yet students are abusing, literally tramping on one of the most sacred rights of a citizen of a democracy voting. From a student body of 1200 possessing the right to vote as citizens of Webeer college, only 500 voted. Only 500 valued that right enough to use it in choosing the student body officers for next year. Can you expect to preserve democracy? Can you hope to pay back your debt to your country if you disregard your inalienable rights as a citizen? You are a citizen of Weber college and as a citizen you must exercise your right to vote or lose it. You have seen what has happened in the student body elections. Perhaps you had something to say about the outcome, but perhaps you didn't. However you still have an opportunity to vote in the A. W. S., A. M. S., and class elections. Let's utilize our rights as students of a democratic school. Don't fail to vote. Sleeping Dogs . . . The recent democracy panels could have gone farther. But at least they carried the main idea of the student assembly of some weeks ago another step. They let both students and teachers know that namby-pamby taboos have no place here. Some persons say, let sleeping dogs lie. But really in the world of dealings andcounter-dealings between humans it is safest to believe that there are no sleeping dogs just dangerous hydrophobic dogs if one assumes they are sleeping and allows them no growling, no chance to criticize and recommend. Speech is certainly a great disinfectant. But some interesting matters named in the agenda were not touched upon. For example, some subjects dealt with in the aforesaid student assembly. Again, will something be done toward evaluating the suggestions that were made ? They seemed good in general, though possibly not always excellent, and so they should be given immediate consideration by faculty and student administrative groups. Class Elections Set . . . Immediately after assembly today nominations will be made for next year's sophomore class officers. Grant Neuteboom, president; Betty Smalley, vice president; and Ardell Russell, secretary will handle the nominations. Platform, Please? . . . Now that the usual ballyhoo and soapbox oratory has subsided somewhat, and the new officers of the coming year have been elected, we find ourselves faced with a new problem that of instilling in them our trust and confidence. Yes, of course, they have been selected with due honor and hand-shaking, but also without student support and whole hearted endorsement. This process of election could result in chaos as far as student organization is concerned. We must place our trust and confidence in the new officers so that they will be able to forge ahead rather than be retarded by stumbling blocks. So, without doing anything spectacular, let's quietly get behind this new crop of bosses and pull together for a bigger and better institution next year. Let's have a platform that means something and becomes something. On Other Campuses . . . BY ARDELL RUSSELL The "war across the pond" has brought many interesting things to our country a father and son, refugees from Holland, are college chums at the University of Pennsylvania.The father, Dr. Herbert Loeb, was a dentist in his native land for 20 years before fleeing because of the nazi invasion. He must complete two years' instruction at a recognized university before he can practice here. The son, Arthur, 17, is studying in the scientific school to become a chemical engineer. And then there's the blood-curdling story of the barber, quote: Barber: "Was your tie red when you came in here?" Customer: "Nope." Barber: "Gosh." On the educational side you will be pleased to note that Dr. William J. Juyten of the University of Minnesota has discovered a new star, a cubic inch of which would weigh 1000 tons. Have a hunk? Don Roush, fraternizer from way back and Weber collegian last year, gets a place in the Utah Chrony this time. He and a half dozen other frat boys went to Missoula. The half dozen went by train. Roush went by rail. Says the Chrony: 'The usual convention air and liquid filled the lungs and stomachs of the delegates and they finally decided to return home. "Don Roush . . . arrived. The other bimbos are out in the wilds of Wyoming trying to fix a fuel pump. Roush declares he waved at the other knights from his vantage point atop the brake beam on the fourth wheel on the left on the Union Pacific challenger, but only received a quart of oil in the eye for his trouble." Last year the school and the community were done out of a few lusty songs by Lawrence Tibbett. He was supposed to come and didn't. He is now on tour and sang at the University of Kansas May 12. May we be seeing you, Mr. Tibbett? The Branding Iron of the University of Wyoming is handing out data on the varsity show. There is one about to come off around here at W. C, they say. Well this Wyoming version has some 22 songs in, some of them not stolen. But the big idea, the thing that appeals even to music lovers, is the chorus girls the play's got in it. And quote "You know darn well that half of these musical extravaganzas wouldn't be worth a damn if it weren't for the girls the guys come to see." What would you say to the kisses everyone she meets? Pleased to meet you! girl who LET US BE GAY ON W7 DAY Spring Play, "Our Town," Enjoyed by Audiences BY DEWEY HUDSON Acclaimed by the students and general public as probably one of the finest examples of drama seen in the last year or so was the famous play by Thornton Wilder, "Our Town," presented by Weber college students May 1, 2, and 3. John Piers, playing the largest speaking part, the stage manager, occupied the spotlight most of the time with rare ability and judgment. His job was the most difficult establishing contact between the actors and audience and explaining its meaning from time to time. It was skillfully done, and deserves praise for his human touch. Carrying an equally heavy part was that of Dr. Gibbs, played by Eddie Dayhuff. His part as the town doctor, simple and down-to-earth was carried off with good style all through the play. The scene with his son, George, played by Don Peterson, had special meaning in the bond that should exist between father and son. Howie Newsome, played by4 Wayne Taylor was especially good in pantomime. His part as the small-town milk man driving his horse along the imaginary street on the stage was a good part. Helen Grix, playing Mrs. Gibbs gave a superb performance as the middle-aged mother at the beginning ot the century. Her type was perfect for the role, and she put it across to the audience. Another mother part, Mrs. Webb, played by Jean Kapple was done with finnesse. She typified the wife and mother who did nothing but work for her family until she died. Jean added human warmth and depth to the already excellent character.Romance entered the play in the form of George Gibbs, played by Don Peterson. His change from the youth in the first act to the bridegroom in the latter scene was well done. Success of the production is largely due to his ability to hold the audience. Playing opposite George as Emily, Helen Thorpe did an excellent job throughout the whole production. Her finest bit was done in the final act when she was going back to her old home town after death. Her strangeness was apparent and never overdone at any time. Hers was the heaviest part as far as acting was concerned, and she fulfilled her part with directness and simplicity. Her father, Mr. Webb, played by Rulon Yorgason, was reasonably well done. His part called for a good-natured, tolerant man who knew people and he filled it to satisfaction.Part of the family group was given a boost with Sophie Reed as George's little sister, Rebecca. Though it was a small part, it added spice to the production. Sophie was ideally cast for this part, and played it to perfection. A character part, Mrs. Soomes, played by Mary Lou Foutz, was one of the high-lights of the play. Her talkativeness, and old-maid-like character was very well done, and she deserves comendation. Among many of the minor character parts was that of Constable Warren, played by Rex McEntire, Simon Stimpson. played by Grant Neuteboom, especially well done, Sam Craig, played by Kenneth Wheeler, Sam Stoddard, played by Dewey Hudson. One little gal in Georgia learned that the Amoeba hugs himself in the middle and then he is two other people. W. C.Tri Vesta Club Visits A. C. Mrs. Lillian Turner, accompanied by about fifteen students, represented the Tri Vesta club at the Home Economics convention held at the A. C. on Saturday. The girls attended the luncheon and Miss Marva Jensen Introduced the representatives of Weber's home economics club. The girls made a tour of the campus and attended a fashion show which was presented in the afternoon. Girls from the various high schools and colleges of Utah attended the convention which is invitational and has been a tradition for 15 years. Book Review "THE GIANT JOSHUA" By MAUBINE WHIPPLE One of the newest books of the year is "The Giant Joshua" by Mau- rine Whipple. It is expected to become one of the most popular books of the year and to surpass "The Children of God" by Vardis Fisher in interest. It portrays a woman's point of view of Mormon life. The theme of the book is centered around the colonization of southern Utah by the Mormons, sent there by Brigham Young. The author was reared in St. George and so has first-hand knowledge of the material used in the book. The volume gives the history of the Dixie Mission from its beginning; early In 1860, until the time of the building of the first Mormon tern pie in Logan. Most Utah readers wil lenjoy "The Giant Joshua more than "The Children of God" because the subject of Mormonism is treated in a much kinder and fairer manner. In it are stories of Mormon pioneers with which most everyone is familiar, and which have been handed down from father to son. We have all known characters similar to "Abijah," the main male character, a stern self regulating pioneer, who despite his cold, calculating exterior was inclined to be very tender whenever a just situation arose. His wives were also typical characters that everyone is more or less acquainted with, such as Sheba, his first, a harsh, superstitious, crude woman who was entirely different from the meek and gentle Milly, who in turn differed greately from Abijah's third wife, Chory, whose physical traits were centered around her youthful fearlessness and gaiety. The courage, strength, privation and unconquerable faith of these people is intertwined in the story of their lives and religion. They had the willpower to go through all the things necessary to build up a new country, with its drouth, floods, plague and famine, but still held their faith dear. Gaining faith for themselves and those who still had to cross the desert from the bleak Joshua trees, which always pointed to the promised land. Army Life 'Hard' Says Minn. Coach MINNEAPOLIS Minn., (ACP) Sheldon Beise, physical education instructor, believes army life would cause "pronounced physical hardship" for 90 per cent of the University of Minnesota men of draft age. Examining results of the university's program to give prespective draftees body-building routines, Beise said that "poor physical condition" would make the transition from campus to camp difficult. "They are weakest in the legs," Beise observed, "and legs are what they will have to use the most." Tests of prospective draftees showed that they averaged 75 seconds for the 440-yard dash, about 25 seconds slower than the time of trained trackmen. One youth took 245 seconds, Beise reponcd. Usual Stuff: Woo Is Mainstay of Scandal Scampers Well, with the headlines loudly proclaiming the rapidly diminishing days and nights left in this school year it's beginning to look as though scandal had about run its mucky gamut and we can go back to looking at students without wondering why they have circles under their eyes, etc., and etc. But before we tune out there are certain couples that persist in daring us to leave them out of scandal by carrying on in such a fashion that a chronicle of school life would be incomplete without acknowledging their contributions. Of such are the goings-on when Neva Huggins and Rex "McPig" McEntire go into action. She seems to be one gal who stuck by her man, lipstick and all, despite election returns. The band festival here gave us cause for many a blush and stare as the "steadies" about school called a halt long enough for the Weber men to "escort" the lovelies around town. And did Weber respond to the drum-majorettes! Boy! Ask Winslow Gardner what he thinks of Provo and two little brunette singers if you want to see an exclusive blush. Or ask Don Buswell, Reed Coray, or any one of a hundred other guys how the H. S. girls are . . . you'll hear . . . palenty! But that isn't the only source for surprises these days . . . it's almost history by now but it looks as though this bit of history is going to repeat itself . . . but soon. That diamond Margaret Peterson is wearing is supposed to signify intentions but honorable from the Roger Meek pocketbook but rumors are a 'runnin'. 'Frinstance: There's a guy in Sun Valley, we hear, who vows to have the ring exchanged for one of his within two weks after she lands there for work this summer; and there are several Weber boys who don't like the look of the situation any too well and are looking for the right opening to go into action. Sounds like fun, and plenty of It. Notice of the week: Rex McEntire and Wes Belnap made strong strides for some beautiful band babes. We hear Rex was successful and even Wes was lucky at the carnival. Ray Freeman says he almost fell in love once but her nose was too long. Tch, tch, Ray, noses aren't everything. Wonder why "Knlfer" was so "under the weather" after the track meet? He isn't breaking training rules, is he, Lucille? Band contest romances do last from year to year, don't they, Verla? At least fond notes from Ernest might indicate that. Wealtha must be bothered my the springtime. She's casting longing glances elsewhere. Confidentially, gals, don't you think romance comes with feminine charm? Maybe Rackham should stick to skirts. Rhea Slater thinks it's plenty nice to have a car to call your own. We wonder if it's Wayne she loves or the car he's leaving behind when he goes to serve Uncle Sam. If Mary Stuart would try spend ing an evening at home she might intercept a phone call. The "good old 'dorm' boys" make a fine stage line for any dance May they keep functioning! What's going on between Zaiia McGill and Bill Bayington? D. Stone would like to know if C. Cross is going steady. Please submit all information immediate Richard Skeen and Marjorie An-delin went rimming at Bryce canyon.It took Elinor Perry and Frank Wilcox and hour and a half to walk a mile and a half. They said they were walking fast, too. Jean Goddard and Millrcd Tag-gert couldn't seem to find themselves a man so they drowned their sorrow in sofig. Between Charlene Smith and La-Von Earl, Doug AUred was having a good time. However, we hear he's going steady. Who was Mr. Childs thinking of when he looked at the moon and boldly stated that it was the sort of night he always liked to rim. If anyone is interested in learning how to hunt snipes, contact Marjorie Miles. She knows all the last-minute details. We wonder how John Piers got lost on the way back from Ruby's place and didn't get in until two-thirty a. m. Or was he lost! Marion Duvall remained true to Sophomores Give Summer, Fall Vacation Plans Spring has arrived. Mid-term has come and gone. Graduation exercises are rapidly drawing near and teh sophomores are completing the last lap of their junior college years. With graduation comes the question of what the lophomores will do after they have left their alma mater. Some will work; others will enter institutions of higher learning, and a few others will return to Weber for additional training. A survey through the graduating class reveals that next year a few of the girls will do as follows: Bettie Blair: "I'm going on a mission soon in the ;outhern states I hope." Fern Walker: "I'm going to school down to the "Y" the matrimonial center." Ellen Russell: "I don't know. Balch and Larson Are Set For Publication Dan. In fact so true that she was always with at least two men. Oh, well, she wrote, didn't she, Dan? It seems that Joe Whittaker isn't such a poker player, especially at a penny a shot We hear that the men who went on the engineering trip are glad to get back to Utah because of the good looking women. Is that right, Gordon Hawes? What's the matter with Weber co-eds, LaMarr Green? Why not give some of them a break? Coray and Winslow found the little high school band gals plenty interesting. It's a good thing the contest only comes once a year and lasts only three days, isn't it, boys? What's the matter with Reed Nielsen and Bob Connell? Surely Weber has something besides book learning. Grand Junction's band had some handsome fellows. At least some of Weber college co-eds thought so, Kenneth Kuchler really hit hard when blonde Gwendolyn from the Provo musicians made an appearance.Michie Sato is soaring in clouds. A formal dance and an orchid could be the reason. Did anyone notice that happy. beaming face Keith Jaques had on Monday? Does G. G. know about Bob Butler's girl In Salt Lake, or is he what you call "pulling the wool over her eyes"? What's Lee Purrlngton doing about M. S.? Wonder why Suzanne Hershber-ger made a special request that Dale ride In .her car at a recent club party. Things are just moving right along between Winona Webster and her "Tarz" from the "U." Mrs. C. E. Marnner, secretary ?sational Phi Rho Pi, has ask Bettie Lou alch and Camille Lar-soi. to send in a copy of their final debate in the national debate at Charlotte, North Carolina. The edbate will appear in the coming volume of "Intercollegiate Debates," edited annually by Mr. E. R. Nichols of Redlandsuniversity. Next year Is so far away it it hard to tell. However, from all indications I will go to the A. C." Betty Smeding: "It looks like the 'A. C.,' but who knows?" Lau Rene Thompson: "Ritchie and I and Louise and Rosie want to go to the 'A. C and batch it. Oh, we arc going to study hard, too." Marian Fiet: Id love to go on In cnhnnl hut- T ffnpRQ T 11 wnr someone will have me." Ellen Perry: "I'm puzzled can you go on a mission and attend the 'A. C?" Helen Williams: "I don't know. I'd like to go to school, but I don't know how or where or anything." Helen Powell: "Me? I'm going to work. I'm going to be a private secretary sit on the boss' knee," Sarah Jackson: "Same as Helen, I hope." Eleanore Schmidt: "I'm going to school. Probably to the 'U,' I guess." Irene Freeman: "Oh. I'm going up to the cow college. I guess you know where that is." Loyal Christensen: "I'm going to stay home and get a job and wait for my soldier." Ila. Stephens: "Go to school and finish my education not saying which one." Mariam Pledger: "I'm going to go to school unless I can find something better to do." Alice Kapple: "I'm going to Chicago and be a nurse." Betty Smalley: "I'm going with Apple." Michie Sato: "I'd get married, but my boy friend was drafted. Seriously, I don't know what I will do." 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