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Show WEBER COLLEGE SIGNPOST Thursday, February 22, 1945 j Masculine Talents Displayed In Gymnastic Demonstration Squeals of feminine admira tion greeted an exhibition of masculine prowess Tuesday, Febraruy 6, when a men's class In physical education took over an assembly period under the direction of Coach Reed Swen-son.The assembly began with a "warm-up" period of calisthenics followed by a series of acrobatic stunts such as rolls, balancing, and spectacular dives. Grant Garner and Bob Croft succeeded in surpassing the other performers in the skill of diving over nine kneeling men. Various methods ol rope climbing, gymnastics on the horizontal bars and dummy horse were featured. Dob Croft thrilled the onlookers with his exhibition on fhe horizontal bar. Keith Mid-gely brought a humorous note to the program when he miscalculated ,the distance over the dummy horse to the mat from the spring board and landed on his shoulder amid flying arms and legs. As a fitting climax to the assembly, several types of human pyramids were constructed by all performers. Gymboree Games Directed By Marian Sander Girls, do your hips sag? Do your knees bow? Streamlined figures are made and conditioned at Gymboree every Thursday night from 7 'till 9 at Weber gym, under the direction of Marian Sander from the Ogden city recreation department.Dancing instructions and conditioning exercises are given from 7:00 to 7:30; sports-squash, volley ball, hit pin, advanced dancing and swimming instructions from 7:30 to 8:00; tap dancing and ballroom dancing is given from 8:00 to 8:30 and from 6:00 to 9:00 free swimming. Mrs. Rose Kimball is in charge of the dancing, Mae Welling in charge of conditioning instructions and sports, and Elaine Grow is swimming instructor. Ruth Kingsford is pianist. WAA officers are hostesses. ; Every girl '4; invited and urged 10 bring her working friends and mother to join in an evening of fun for all. FENDER BENDERS FELLOWS: Come Here For 0 Sporting- Goods 9 Hunting Supplies Billiards Pool 0 Magazines THE MECCA 338 25th St. Dial 2-0992 tO HAVE BEEN " Ovl, M I HERE SOONER, DEAR" BUT I RAN INTOX V1 A LOT OF J ! TRAFFIC y Swenson Gets Results Does Your Tummy Bulge? Above Fatty Finkleweight models "before," 4-F Filbert shows us "after" (on the floor.) . Famous Poets Featured In Lecture Group Next in the series of outstanding lectures planned this year for students, faculty, and townspeople at Weber college will be the appearance of Joseph Aus-lander, American poet and anthologist, and his accomplished Mr. Auslander wife, Audrey Wurdeman, who, in 1935. won the distinction of being the youngest poet to receive the Pulitzer award. Mr. Auslander, now consultant in English poetry at the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C., was educated at Harvard and the Sorbonne in Paris, and served for some time as lecturer in poetry at Columbia university.He is quite generally known as "the people's poet" in recognition of his protest against the "ivory tower" attitude of many artists toward their work and the reading public. Mr. Auslander's recent and highly praised book of poems, "The Unconquerables." is a volume written as a tribute to the undying spirit of Nazi-occupied countries during the war, and has served to move poetry into the field of best-sellers. Mrs. Auslander, who assists her husband in his work at the Library of Congress, distinguished herself all during her school years writing verse, much of which appeared in national magazines. She has been president of the national league of American Pen Women and like her husband, has traveled much in distant lands. Among her better known books of poems are "Bright Ambush." "Testament of Love," and "Splendour in the Grass." THE STORE OF GREATER VALUES mm wSE Bonds Over America CAESAR RODNEY After a ride that rivals Paul Re-vere's, Caesar Rodney broke a tie vote in Delaware's delegation to the Continental Congress at Philadelphia on Lee's resolution for independence. Late on July 1, 1776, he arrived home after quelling a revolt in Sussex County where he received an urgent summons to Philadelphia. Mounting a horse, he rode through the night and arrived in the northern city in time to place Delaware with the other colonies backing the resolution. That spirit of service animates Delaware people in buying War Bonds today to insure liberty for future generations. U. S, Treasury Department Wildcats Bruised In Auto Wreck Late Friday night, February 9, Weber student body president, Paul Crockett, and Byron McGregor, and ex-student of Weber were involved in an automobile wreck at the corner of Twenty-fifth street and Harrison blvd., while returning from the Wildcat club party. Estimated damage was around $300 to the cars involved. Paul Crockett suffered from a return of his knee injury and Mr. McGregor was inflicted with minor bruises. One woman of the other car was thrown through the window and received several deep cuts. Poker Party Held In Canyon Home Wildcat members and friends enjoyed a stag party Friday, February 2, at the Van Dyke cabin in Ogden canyon. The refreshments served during the evening were hamburgers and suitable trimmings and Geo. Bell Co. SEEDS 2463 Grant Dial 2-5362 Concert Music Delights Audience By Iris Kunzler The Weber college auditorium was filled to capacity for the winter concert, presented by the music department. The program consisted of various types and styles of music, from the pre-classic dances of Bach to the songs of America's present-day composers. The ladies' chorus showed a high state of precision and refinement in their rendition of modern choral works and the difficult selections of Wagner and Poncheilli were well interpreted and executed by the orchestra. The instrumental soloists, Miss Kathryn Thornley, violinist, and Miss Kathryn Gab-ler, pianist, showed virtuosity and added variety to the program. The dances from the pre-classic period in typical costume and setting, and the Musettes charmed the listeners with their popular songs. According to Clair Johnson, who expressed pleasure and satisfaction in the performance of his musicians, the aim of the music department is not so much entertainment at the concerts, but to provide opportunity for musical growth among students through the study and preparation of the best in musical literature, and to provide experience and training to the greatest possible number through both solo and ensemble concert performance.Another concert is promised for March 15. Skiers Plentiful As Trip to Basin Reveals Talent Following the success of the A. M. S. winter carnival at Snow Basin, Weberites were surprised to find a great number of active skiers attending Weber and even more, a number of outdoor sports enthusiasts who have been unable to participate in skiing and tobagganing due to wartime restrictions on transportation.Enterprising students gathered on Thursday, February 8, to elect 3fficers, committee chairmen and three prospective sponsors. It was decided later, however, that due to the little time remaining of the winter season and the scarcity of students' leisure time, the club will function "off the record" for the remainder of the year and concentrate its efforts only on obtaining transportation to Snow Basin. Plans have been made for ski trips to Snow Basin on Saturday, February 24, and the following Sunday. Tentative plans are also underway for a trip to Alta, Utah. Any winter sports enthusiasts, non-skiers included, who are interested in these trips should ccntact Joyce Radcliff immediately.Weber college now owns land in Snow Basin and when lodge facilities arc made available in the happy years following the war, Weberites can plan weekends at Snow Basin rather than months of walking to save "A" gas coupons just to spend an afternoon skiing. soft drinks. Many of the guests passed the night playing cards while others slept or chatted. Members present were Grant Wood, Charles Miller, Otto Slater, Verl Graeser, Bill Van Dyke, Edward Blair, Paul Crockett, Boys, That's Good Chow! Official U. S. Nivy Photo Crewmen aboard a Navr Cruteer munch sandwiches and sip coffee aftei their ship repelled a nieh't attack by Jap torpedo bombers off Formosa. Youi War Bonds will help these boys repel more such attacks. From U. S. T , r. Alumni News Darrel Stuart Pvt. Darrel Stuart returned to Camp Barkeley, M. R. T. C, Texas, after spending a seven-day furlough at home from February 9 to 16. Pvt. Stuart entered the service on June 14, 1944, and was assigned to Camp Barkeley, Texas. After receiving his training there, he was sent to the Pharmacist Technician school at Fitzsimmons General hospital, Denver, Colo. Darrel, a student of Weber in 1943-44, was Signpcst staff photographer, and he again assisted the staff by taking pictures during his visits to the campus. Ensign LaVor R. Wood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rulon S. Wood, 14 18 Twenty-I seventh street, has returned to Fort Pierce, Florida after spending a 21-day leave with his parents and friends in Ogden.At Weber Ensign Wood was outstanding in Wood athletics and worked as sports page editor on the Signpost staff. SSgt. D e 1-bert L. Nye, husband of Loyal Christenson Nye a former Weber student, is at home after 3 years overseas duty. He will leave for a rest camp in California 0 n February 20, after he will be reassigned. SSgt? Nye has been in Dutch Nye Harbor, Alaska, since April 1941. While at Weber in 1938 to 1940, SSgt. Nye was captain of the football team and gained prominence in the athletic field. Second' Lieut. Grant H. Neu-teboom, has been awarded a bronze star medal for heroic achievement in military operations on Leyte with the parachute forces. The commanding officer of the Eleventh airborne division awarded the medal by the di Neuteboom rection of the president. In the face of heavy machine Verl Ritchie, and Ben Davis. Special guests present were Douglas Moore, Frank Dale-more, Kieth Midgley, and Don DeWitt, and alumni members were Walter Morbey and Byron McGregor. gun and rifle fire. Lieut. Neute boom moved forward to an ex posed position and evacuated ! and saved seven wounded comrades.Grant attended Weber in 1939-41, at which time he was president of the sophomore class and was a member of Phoenix club. He was noted in drama and speech circles. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sanders have received a purple heart for their son, First Lieut. Ray Sanders, who is now in the medical corps with the Seventh army somewhere inFrance. Lieut. Sanders was awarded this medal for his service in the European Sanders theatre of action. At college Lieut. Sanders participated in drama and speech activities from 1941 to 1943. He received his commission on December 29, 1943, and his advance rank in October- iota Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wiese that their son, Pfc Herbert Weise, former student and graduate of Weber, has arrived safely' in France. While at college, Pfc Weise was a member of the Phoenix club and was active in debate and speech activities. Pfc Weise entered the army on May 6, 1943, and in September of the same year he entered Oregon State college under the A. S. T. P. program to study languages. He was later stationed at Camp Adair, Oregon, and Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.Among the members of aviation cadets and student officers to take advanced pilot instruction at Blackburn army air field, Waco Texas, was AC Richard B. Weaver, former student of Weber college. This class graduated on February 3, as military pilots from the army air force training command installation and received their silver wings. AC Weaver, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Weaver of Lay-ton, was a student here in 1940-1941.Pvt. Eugene C. Kartchner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kartchner, 2643 Monroe blvd., Ogden, Utah, has entered the field artillery officer candidate school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Upon completion of a seventeen week course he will be commissioned as a second lieutenant of the U. S. army. Participating in the famous air battle near Euskirshen, Germany, was Lieut. Walter E. Bingham, former Weber student, and husband of Mrs. Dwana Shewell Bingham, 544 Seventh street, Ogden, Utah. Lieut. Bingham knocked down a Messerschmidt-109 in that battle and chalked up a score of eight destroyed, two "probables," and four damaged. Pfc Joe W. Layton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Basil O. Layton of Clearfield, Utah, has been seriously wounded while serving with the U. S. infantry in the Belgium area. He is now receiving medical treatment in an army evacuation hospital. Pfc Layton was a Weber college graduate of 1941 and later entered the University of Utah where he was studying when he entered the service in February, 1942. He' received his training at Little Rock, Arkansas and Camp Fannin, Texas. Pvt. Henry T. Bechraft, former Weber student has returned to Fort Benning, Georgia, after spending a thirteen day furlough in Ogden. Pvt. Bechraft received his basic training at Camp Roberts, California, and Fort Benning, Georgia, where he became a qualified paratrooper. He entered the services in July, 1944. Pfc Baker Watkins arrived home Sunday, February 18, after serving in the South Pacific since November, 1942, and is spending his furlough with his family and friends. Pfc Watkins graduated from Weber in 1941 where he majored in business. He entered the service in July 1942, and left for overseas duty in November. 1941. Lieut. Herbert E. Brown has reported for duty at the Carlsbad army air field, Carlsbad, New. Mexico. He is the husband of the former Betty Eames, 734 Twenty-third street, Ogden. Utah. A former student of Weber, Wiese Berets Noiv in Season Can Be Made At Home With Savings for War Bonds BercU are Uea&ue' ir wiinc irai..i.-r ...7... 1.. . Y c.c yon can malic yourself With wool yarn an' cvoelie' -.cc. . .ir. vi liromlsn of warmth aim coroior,. Crooiicie 3 eY.' w. " .1; i ,'.." inc. from their crocheted accessories. - savi t ' cs . yi ia.a V lioucl? Books at the needlework counte:.. tjcr- ..-. t ' " .. j.M Mid 'ress moup!s hi crlipl'?td milliiic: . Student Body Adds Four New Business Manager Arbie Dale Winwar Books Are Works of Quality By Joan Allred Not that this reviewer supports the old adage about the advisability of reading an old book every time a new one comes out but there are many books of unquestioned and enduring quality which we are likely to forget in our dash to bookstore and library after the latest bestseller.Margaret Winwar has written many fascinating biographies. She takes to them the imagination other writers lavish on ro-matic novels, yet presents at the same time a clear and scholarly analysis of her characters.If you are interested in biography (and you will be, after reading the first chapter of any Lieut. Brown was commissioned on March 19, 1943, at Marfax, Texas. Word has been received that Second Lieut. Ray J. Bramwell has been promoted fo the rank of first lieutenant' at the Carlsbad army air field, Carlsbad. New Mexico, where he is now stationed as an instructor. Lieut. Bramwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Bramwell, 2653 Quincy ave., Ogden, and former student of Weber,, received his first commission on June 19, 1943, at Camp Roswell, New Mexico. OGDEN BILLIARDS 2408 Washington Blvd. (Upstairs) Where Friends Meet Council Members Arbie Dale, Pat Jurgens, Ruth Henderson and Grant Garner are the latest electedofficers of the Weber college student body and the beard of control. Arbie Dale was elected business manager by acclamation because the former business manager, Glenn Eklund, expects to go in the service soon. Pat Jurgens was chosen as sophomore representative and Ruth Henderson and Grant Garner as freshmen representatives to serve on the board of control. These students are unusually competent and are expected to handle the positions given them with dispatch and efficiency. of Miss Winwar's books), you will love "The Romantic Rebels," which deals with the handsome and wicked Lord Byron at the time he was shocking England out of its high-buttoned shoes. Try "Oscar Wilde and the Yellow Nineties," a story as dramatic as anything that ever happened in fiction ... or "Poor Splendid Wings," dealing with picturesque and poetic lives of Swinburne and the Ros-settis. . Thse biographies may be obtained in the school library, or the Carneige library. Look one or all of them up. You won't be sorry! Insurance STATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Service Satisfaction Safety Savaings Bloomington, III. Largest Auto Casualty Co. In the World Complete Insurance Service SAVE 25 40 AUTO FINANCING 5 Auto Fire Life Etc. "THIS IS THE PLACE" BARKER BROS. Ins. Agency 2636 Washington Blvd. Phone 2-5604 |