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Show WEBER COLLEGE SIGNPOST, Oh ink, O-ink, Oink, Uunnkk; Spring Preview Su-keee, Wheeee. Su-kee, Ssuukk; Wheee, Whee. Whe... On Other Campuses . . . Utah State: Weber used to have its practical jokers and a choice bunch of bunco artists they were. The journalistic peak was some mysterious, dilly verses that should have landed the author in the bughouse but probably only got him a job as theatrical entertainer at some army camp after he was drafted. An exhibitionist of the arrantest sort, he would rise early and stay up late for the sole object of writing crackpot rimes on bulletin boards, blackboards and lockers, and depart unseen, leaving only his "corn"behind. After half of the year has passed, the student life of the school has quickened and taken on gas. There can be no doubt about it; at midyear the coeds have roused. Yea, that lone male student has roused, too; the feminine dither has unnerved him. But he has come out to see his shadow, anyway. So you want to be shown the signs of the times. Item one. King Durkee is seen about the campus once again. Item two. Occasionally someone besides "Kofe" gives out an announcement you do not understand but still are able to "larfe" at. Item three. Lew Cook remains a "merry old soul" of sorts. Item four. The faculty still have it in them to play ball, but if we had known what the old-fashioned kind was really like, well would you walk into a sausage grinder if you had full use of your senses? Leland H. feels better now he has had a debate trip under his belt, but he came back with a straw in his hair so it couldn't have been Los Angeles. Item six is the same as items seven, eight and nine. The sociology club, the history club, and the Musettes got rolling as of now. No, the education club has been going for some time; their operating alias is "The Future Teachers of America." Apologies about the Musettes. They have been performing long before this but in different solution. Very sweet singers they are when they all come out. Let the three fiddle strummers from the B. Y. U. be a ghost to them; them dames could really harmonize, and look interpretative two. So lam to pull faces, Musettes, that fits in with the song. Luck! But, groundhog, it was dames like these that got you out to see your shadow, wasn't it, Durkee? Remember the Alamo, Chanodo's assembly, the Friendship banquet, and Betty Lou Lamoreaux. Lamorex, she's the girl now, isn't she? No, we take it back. Groundhog, you have been out all year, balanced the budget and exhibited "Kofe" but we really did not wake up to until Ole Olson drove up main and got on the juvenile committee instead of in juvenile court. Then, groundhog, the girls caught on and finally threw a bond campaign. So the groundhog may have been a female after all, till now. Let's hope there is no more groundhog, chum; let's hope we can hold it. Say, Doc Popenoe made a fine prexy while Doc Dixon was away, didn't he, Rollo? Another wrinkle at the barnyard school is a contest for the most popular prof. The inmates feel that for just once they would like to make the attendants "sweat in anguish.' However, probably the only one who would sweat would be the well known low man on a totem pole, and there wouldn't be any bond campaign back of it to glorify his martydrdom. More Like Popenoe . . . Ogden community and Weber college were honored last week by having Dr. Paul Popenoe of southern California visit here. It has been a pleasure to listen to his lectures on marriage and family relationships. While in Ogden, Dr. Popenoe gave four lectures in the college auditorium. Although there were not many people to hear him Monday afternoon because of the snowy weather, his talk was most enlightening. His lecture at the Tuesday morning assembly was for the Weber college student body. His point of view on marriage was interesting and informative. The students like the doctor's humor. When one least expected a funny remark that was when he got one. Dr. Popenoe reminded one very much of our own President Dixon. It would be nice if we could have more men like the doctor visit us. They would be be welcomed warmly. Melba Barker. Of course, if you really want to find out about a school, read its student newspaper. Every school should have a public relations department with plenty of secretaries and other finances no, Rollo, not fiances. The state of Utah will not grant such an expen diture of funds, but still at the A. C. this is what they have according to a feature arti cle in Student Life on Les Pocock. Quote: "Setting of the story is Utah State's public relations office, a place where many char acters wander in and out, some in search of jobs, some with stories for the part-time news writers, some in search of a good joke. . . . In 1931 he (Les Pocock) stepped into the public relations job. And he's been there ever since. . . . We won't forget his schemes to get students to come to the college. He loves to work out fantastic two-color jobs, with lots of sketches and scenes of campus life. He can think up dozens of angles for his propaganda department. Quite a business, this public relations." THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1944 Ranks Thinned By Missing (Continued From Pace On) tended in '41-'43, returned to Alameda, Calif., after a 15-day leave spent with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kammeyer, 1450 Washington.Ensign Kammeyer received his training at Weber college, St. Mary's pre-flight school, Pasco, Washington, and Corpus Christi. He graduated from Corpus Christi, Tex., Dec. 30, 1943. While at St. Mary's he was trained by Ferrin Losee, Weber's former swimming instructor. He was active in intramurals at Weber and was a member of the basketball squad. Seaman First Class Carlos C. Critchlow, Jr., graduate of '41, the husband of Margaret Dewey Critchlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Critchlow, 363 Twenty-ninth street, has successfully completed his training at the torpedo. "Maybe we better go to Physics now, Mary Ann.' The Snake Should Charm . . . There seems to be a profound need for psychology in education. If more psychology were used in teaching, perhaps there would be an increase in the number of students who would wish to carry on their education past high school. And perhaps there would be a greater tendency for people to continue educating themselves even after they have graduated from school and received a diploma to show that they have gained a little knowledge, a smattering of some kind of information. It may be the fault of the individual students, but many of them heartily dislike school. If some teachers along the way had instilled in them an appreciation of education, the giving of knowledge and its relative importance to success, along with using psychology in their guidance of the pupils, Great thing Utah State overlooked this year, though, is one of the best basketball teams in the school's history, known as the Collegians. The Collegians has "Whupped" about everything the team has met. By what semed special luck, the Globetrotters, world champs in 1940, nosed ahead of the Collegians by four points once. They met again at the Ogden high gym Tuesday. But the nub is that the Logan establishment won't admit the lads as a school aggregations, though probably the schools wishes it had now. education would be simplified and more attractive. Ruth Barlow. JJul Supifto&L Editorial Office: 402-403 Moench Building Published semi-monthly by students of Weber Junior College Editor ... Bonnie Clay Business Manager . . . LaMar Soelberg Front Page . . Lujean Putnam, William Hinds Editorial Pago Richard Hatch Society Editor Ann Taylor Business Assistant . . . Marianne Hiekenlooper Cartoonist Bob Corlis Photographer Darrel Stewart.... Faculty Adviser C. M. Nilsson FRONT PAGE: Bonnie Decker. SOCIETY PAGE: Betty McPherson, Barbara Singleton. SPORTS PAGE: Randall Grow. Member of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Association. 1943 -:- Member -:- 1944 Associated Collegiate Press The Store of Tomorrow OGDEN U COMPANY INC TAH Buy Your School Supplies at Steve's Office Supply Ha. Ha, Wait Until She Gets a Real Notion of "Gouging" Dear Editor: The most zealous efforts sometimes go unrewarded. When a person strives toward a goal with head up, back straight and honest intentions, he expects results. How disappointing it is then to find that someone else has somehow slipped in before one, and thereby has taken one's fervor and power, left one's knees weak and one's mind reeling from the inexplicable bad conduct. The barbarity of such acts causes hope and faith in mankind to les sen and die, defeated by the labyrinth of bad deeds and rude mannerisms one has tried so long to ignore. Friends, I am referring to the cafeteria lunch line and I wish only that while I stand stalwart, it might occur to others that the proper thing to do is to go to the back of the line and work up instead of to the front or center and shove in. Shirley Barnett. Dear Editor: It seems to me that tardiness is becoming a real problem at Weber. Hardly has a class period begun, than the door opens and anywhere from three to eight people come trailing in late. True, there are times when tardiness is excusable. For instance, after a heavy snowfall, the buses upon which many of the students depend for transportation fail to bring them to their destination on time. There are many other legitimate excuses, but as one instructor said, "No matter how good the excuse, the fact still remains that the students were tardy." The latestudents not only miss some of the class instruction, but also the instructor is distracted by the frequent interruptions of persons coming in late. Punctuality is not only a creditable personal habit, but also it is a social necessity. Most persons become annoyed if they have to wait for someone who is habitually tardy. Ann Winters. Men of School Gain Honor (Continued From Page One) Captain Ralph M. Fuller, grad uate of '39, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph H. Fuller, 896 Sixteenth street, received his present rank in the battle area in the south Pacific. His climb has been from the rank of private, with the national guard in March of 1941, to second lieutenant in November, 1941, to first lieutenant in May, 1942. He has been in the Pacific for 19 months. At Weber Captain Fuller was well known as debater and extempe speaker and "go-getter" ingeneral. Warrant Officer Russell C. Har ris, graduate of 1937, has been admitted to the army air forces administrative officer candidate school. At Weber he was national president of Phi Ro Pi and of the Weber chapter. Ensign Noble DeHart, graduate of '39, engaged in the raid on Para-mushiro of the Japanese home is lands, it was learned from press dispatches recently. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter W. DeHart, 3217 Jefferson avenue. His parents received a letter over the week-end in which he said that he was sorry to hear that his participation had been given some publicity. Apparently he does not care to have the folks at home know when he engages in risky enterprises. He is the husband of Ardell Russell DeHart, former prominent Weber student, whom he married August 3, 1943. Ensign DeHart majored in agri culture at Weber and at the Utah State Agriculture college. Sergeant Karl O. Macfarlane, graduate of '41, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Macfarlane, 1137 Twelfth street, and husband of Lois Nelson Macfarlane. according to a press release in the Chicago Sun recently, participated in an aerial attack on Prome, central Burma. He is crew chief and top-turret gunner on a Liberator bomber. He enlisted in the air corps August 24, 1942, received his education at several schools and air fields, the final one before departure overseas August 31, 1943, was Lincoln army air base, Lincoln, Neb. Slavenska Gets Scorched by Dance Critic By Pat Jurgens The Community Concert Is responsible for bringing to Ogden audiences one of the most controversial programs in its entire history. Friday, February 11, 1944, in the Ogden High School auditorium, Mia Slavenska, David Tihmar and Company presented an evening of ballet. For those of us whose knowledge of the finer points of the terpsichorean art is lacking, it was a very enjoyable evening full of beauty of motion and lovely music. For those who know ballet, there was a great deal that wasn't up to the advance publicity raves. Not Ballerina In the first place, Slavenska was not, as reported, the prima ballerina of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. That position was rightfully held down by Alexandra Danilova who can dance rings around Slavenska; but that's neither here nor there. Slavenska is noted for her ability to make everything she does look as hard as possible when in reality, she isn't doing anything particularly difficult. Of course, most of us would end up by breaking a leg or our necks if we tried to get out and attempt the things she executed with such grace, but for a ballet dancer, her routines were not difficult. Wrong Partner Also, she made a mistake in choosing her partner. From the standpoint of ability Jack Gansert was by far the superior dancer of the two male members of the company. To look at Tihmar, he was a perfect complement to Slaven-ska's beauty; but to watch him dance, you weren't watching much. Although the term is a bit uncouth for the "finer things in life," one could safely say that David Tihmar was merely Slavenska's stooge. He held her hand in all the proper places, and formed some very nice poses with her. But, as one of our local dancers was heard to remark, "If I had been her I would have been scared to death every time he lifted me." Some Nice Pieces In the first group of dances, Tihmar was responsible for three very nice pieces of choreography: Mem- Mary Huggins, graduate of 04', daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Huggins, 3767 Adams avenue, with her family, Mary, Phyllis and Alan has moved back to Ogden from Seattle. While at Seattle Mary was employed at the Crown Zellerback charcoal laboratories. Her brother, Private First Class Robert L. Huggins, graduate of '42, is attending the School of Mines at Rapid City, S. D., with the army ASTU. Zada McGill, graduate of '42, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George McGill, 3280 Wall avenue, was married on February 5 to Sergeant Robert J. Haws. The bride was a graduate of Weber college, where she was a member of Iota Tau Kappa. After her graduation at Weber she attended the University of Colorado for one year. ories of Vienna, danced by Tihmar and Slavenska, which was very beautiful to watch; The Flight of the Bumblebee, danced by Norma Vaslavina, and The Fire Dance, danced by Jack Gansert. Miss Vaslavina was captivating to the whole audience. Dressed in black tights that couldn't have been nearer to her than her own skin, she flicked across the stage swiftly, brilliantly, and very beautifully. More than one person shared this reviewer's opinion that she was the outstanding member of the company. The Fire Dance by Mr. Gansert was bombastic to say the very least. It's difficult to describe this number, but out of all the numbers presented, this was my favorite. The Nocturne, done by Mr. Tihmar and Miss Slavenska, that opened the program, was very slow, and full of lovely poses that were a joy to watch. The Five Valses that introduced us to Miss Audrey Keane and Miss Veslavina were charming and showed the young women's ability. Not a Ballet The second part of the program consisted of the ballet by Mr. Tihmar of Belle Starr; but it could hardly be called a ballet. For the most part, it consisted of galloping across the stage onmake-believe horses. I used to do it all the time when I was a kid, but I never dreamed it was a ballet I was doing. There were some nice comedy spots done by Mr. Gansert, Miss Vaslavina, and Miss Keane that were sufficient compensation for rest of it. The third part of the program consisted of a variety of numbers that began with the Grand Pas De Deux from Tschaikowsky's "Swan Lake" Ballet. The costumes for Mr. Tihmar and Miss Slavenska were beautiful and while it was a shade too reminiscent of the first number they did, there was some nice work done in it by Slavenska. After all the publicity that they printed about the famous thirty-two fouettes done in the second part of it, it was rather disappointing to have her only do thirty-one with a double turn on the end. But they were spectacular, and excellently done. The Spirituals done by Vaslavina, Gansert and Keane were outstanding. There were some clever costume changes done right on the stage that were fascinating. The best one of the group was Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? Once again Tihmar's choreography revealed where his talent lies. Snaky Line Slavenska's solo "Salome" was her best work by far. After remembering the way she slinked through "Scheherazade" last year with the Ballet Russe, I have come to the opinion that her talent lies in the snaky line of dancing. A great deal of praise should certainly go to the two pianists whose brilliant accompanying contributed so much to the evening. Mr. Simon Sadoff and Miss Lil- Soviet Re-Organization Raises Ears Elsewhere By Dick Layman The recent provision made by the Russian government to give each of the sixteen socialist republics poltical autonomy has given rise to a storm of criticism and discussion. The provision has the effect of creating a Russian commonwealth since it would allow each' of the republics to maintain an army, maintain diplomatic relations with other countries, and grant them the right to secede at any time from the union. It has been generally recognized that this is a purely political move to secure the acquisition of the Baltic states and parts of eastern Poland as Soviet territories. However, it would also insure Russia 16 votes at any peace conference or in a reconstituted league of nations. This has been the fear voiced both here and abroad. That this is probably the reason for the abrupt change in Russian policy is indicated by the fact that it would be impractical for the more remote Soviet republics to maintain diplomatic relations with other nations. Nor does it seem likely that any of them would care to forfeit the advantages of the present socialist union by seceding and establishing themselves as independent nations. This brings up another question: Would the various republics have the right, under the new system, to abandon communism and to adopt another form of government? This is doubtful, but the possibility should not be overlooked. If carried into effect it would undo in one action the work of three decades of Russian socialists.But it is logical to assume that the Soviet republics, despite their newfound freedom, are still puppets under the control of the parliament at Moscow. However, probably this scheme is that hard-headed practical man's solution toward the postwar plan of league blocs of little nations for defensive purposes. Only Mr. Stalin is here, too, providing a "democratic" whip by which he can appropriate and subdue his little neighbors. The same device gives Russia a superior voting power in the postwar world union and makes the Baltic states, some part of Poland at least, and no doubt some Finnish territory Russian at last and perhaps forever.At any rate, this policy, if persisted in, will have a great effect on future Russian policy, and quite evidently upon the policies of the other first-rate powers. Artists Favor School With Their Paintings (Continued From Page One) entitled "Winter in Eden" by Dr. H. D. Hull stood out. The oil paints were handled very skillfully and the colors beautifully blended. This is the first time Dr. Hull has entered his work in the exhibit. No. 50, "A Winter Mood" by Lee K. Parkinson was considered among the best of the oils. Mr. Parkenson's work often looks like watercolor when it is actually an oil. Also exhibited by Mr. Parkinson was No. 49 titled "Seaman Second Class" and No. 48 "Autumn Colors." No. 48 was done in difficult colors but was handled so skillfully that it proved very attractive. A version of the so-called "modern" paintings was shown in Nos. 1 and 2 by Mary Allen. Miss Allen titles the two "impressionistic" paintings "Sunflowers" and "David's Picture." By using many bright colors side by side the effect is striking. Modern Pastels No. 46 was done by Wallace Lock Parker in the modern pastels. The canvas called "Balinesian Maid" was very good. Mr. Parker entered No. 45 "Spring in the Meadow" as the only pencil sketch at the exhibit. The sketch was that of several mares and colts. Perhaps the artist had not mastered the anatomy of the horse when he sketched the picture. The legs and positions were unnatural as all horse lovers would immediately notice. "A Merchant of Dakar," was Mr. Parker's No. 47. It was generally agreed that Mr. Parker should specialize in one of the three of oils, pastels, or pencil work instead of trying to present one of each. Florence B. Drake presented two of the most professional water-colors on view in No. 12 and 13 entitled "The Eden Road" and "August Afternoon," respectively. Miss Drake has a very professional touch in her No. 14 titled "Allen's." The painting is too large for a home but would fit very nicely in a large hall. Sarah Wilson has an excellent watercolor called "Barnyard" and her "September Glow" No. 62 is also very good. B. Y. Andelln No. 3, by B. Y. Andelin, was perhaps one of the most excellent oils at the exhibit. Mr. Andelin's work differs from most oils in that it looks very well close up and several paces back. Some very promising work was shown by Lucille Wright in her portrait of Glen Perrins called "Managing Editor." Miss Wright caught the expression and placed it very effectively on the canvas. Her work on Gene Wright, No. 66 was not as well done. Apparently it was not done with ease and the effect was unnatural. Better than most amateur work lian Bauer did a superb job of two piano playing. And Mr. Sadoff who played the solo accompaniment to "Belle Starr", was the star (no pun intended) of that particular number. Despite the dominant critical note of this review, the evening was definitely enjoyable and well worth anyone's time. Just a gentle dig at Ogden's so-called audiences will finish this off. In the section where we were sitting, with the possible exception of one or two people besides my partner and myself, not one soul even bothered to applaud. If people pay their money, and spend their time in attending such things, and when the artists put out such a lot of time, effort, money, etc., I think they deserve to have their performance recognized. After all, it takes such a little bit of effort to applaud but then some people are just lazy, or else they don't know any better. was that of Herbert Burrell In his "Pineview Breezes." Its drawback seemed to be that it was too strong. "Little Elsa" Pastels are rather difficult to Work with in that they are a chalk-like substance and must be rubbed with sticks. If the artist works over them too much a very undesirable effect appears. No. 57 and 58 by Mary R. Warnock were excellent and unusual. Unusual in that it isn't very often an artist will choose to do a landscape in pastels. One of the best portraits entered was also by Miss Warnock. Entitled "Little Elsa" No. 56 could be considered a masterpiece of expression.No. 34, "Roses" by Adella Lind-quist was also done in pastels, however due to the fact that much rubbing had been done the freshness had disappeared Also the personality was missing and the flowers took on the appearance of a photograph. In viewing the Ogden city schools exhihbit much promise is shown in many of the youngsters' attempts. The needlework especially was commendable. SM ALLEY JEWELERS Tie Time Den" 2479 Washington Blvd. Phone 9341 FUNNY BUSINESS "I'm luggin it along lo hang in Hitler's drawing room at Berchtesgadenl!' SPORT TOGS FOR COLLEGE Buy Them at the Store for Men and Boys It's 4 Good Luck to All the College Men Leaving for the Service Be seein' ya in the C. I. Fountain Service Text Books (old and new) School Supplies COLLEGE BOOK STORE |