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Show r 1 WEB C JLr Jt 1 ITS 77ie Alumni Create 7ier School's Name T -o ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1939 VOL. 3 NO. 5 Tonight Alumni Welcomed Back To The Old School Scientists Told of Shortage 'Utah Has Reached Limit,' Avers Expert Professor William Peterson of the U. S. A. C. faculty told of the need for preservation of Utah's water supply in a speech before the general session of the Utah Academy of Science, Arts and Letters in last Friday's assembly. Mr. Peterson said that life in Utah is dependent upon the water supply and that the population has reached the saturation point, that is, it has reached the limits of the water supply. In pointing out the need for an increase in the supply Professor Peterson named four ways of accomplishing this goal. The first step, he said, would be to reduce the losses in transportation of this vital fluid. In many cases, less than 40 per cent of the water which is started in the canals reaches the farmer. There are thousands of tons of available Benton-ite, a clay-like material, which could be used to line the canals and eliminate this waste. The farms of the community have bepome exceedingly small, from four to five acres, due to the scarcity of water, and in order for a farmer to make a decent living the supply must be increased to the extent that forty acre farms might be irrigated. Urges Scientific Irrigation The second step in this program of increase is to irrigate scientifically. Experiments have proved that in many cases from 14 to 20 inches are all that is necessary, and that farmers in Utah are using almost twice that amount. Even though Utah was the first state to use irrigation on a large scale, the Utahns are the least sensible in the use of their water. Utah is much more wasteful than the surrounding states. The third step is the utilization of eastern slope waters. Utah should use the drainage waters from Bear River and Bear lake regions. Under the Colorado river pact,. Utah is entitled to use up to one million acre feet per year, provided we can prove that it will be used economically and efficiently. The acreage of the state i could be greatly increased through the use of this water. The fourth and last phase of this program would be to increase the number of reservoirs in the state. These would necessarily be in areas where the supply of water is sufficient to insure the efficiency of the reservoirs. In some southern Utah communities reservoirs have been built on the expectations the reservoirs are of no use. In a community where the reservoir is a benefit to the whole, such as Og-den, the cost of the reservoir" should be shared by the community as a whole, not. only the farmers. Many sites for reseivoirs have been surveyed, and it would be possible to increase substantially the number which are in operation at present. Virus Threatens Fruit In the general session Saturday, Dr. B. L. Richards of the Agricultural college made a report of virus disease of the peach tree, and told of the danger to Weber county and urged the fruit growers to take steps to protect their crops. The infection seems to come from the choke cherry tree, and care should be taken to see that these trees aie not allowed to grow near the fruit trees as they are potential source of infection. He also presented a paper on the problem of a bacterial ring around potatoes. Dr. Leo H. Linford, of U. S. A C gave a paper on the measurement of cosmic rays, accompanied ' by a demonstration. In the classroom division of the Saturday session, Drs. Anderson and Miner of Weber college presented a paper on "Soil and Plant Relationship on Little Mountain " Mr. Whitney Young, also of Weber, presented a paper on the "Lim-nological Study of the Periphyton of a Freshwater Lake " Yearbook Is Prize In Cover Contest If anyone wants a yearbook absolutely free, the opportunity is now available. A copy of the 1940 Acorn will be given to the person submitting the best original cover design for the new Acorn, on or before December first. This contest is open to everyone and anyone who is a student at Weber college. Specifications: All drawing must be 9 x 12 inches, and one in two colors. Further information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Farrell Collett of the art department. He has the contest in charge, since he is art adviser to Acorn. Sociologist Advises Weber Youth By JACK BRANHAM Dr. Kimball Young, head of the sociology department of the University of Wisconsin, addressed the students of Weber college on the subject of Vocational Opportunities in a student body assembly last Friday. The social authority, a national figure, was at the school in connection with the semi-annual meeting of the Utah Academy of Science, Arts and Letters. Dr. Young pointed out that the high schools of the U. S. have turned out 5,000,000 students in the last few years, and that these students are trying to get good or better jobs. The national level of aspirations seems to be too high. "The American people have been taught to believe that they can go from the log cabin to the White House." White Collar Jobs He urged the young people of the school to turn to such fields as. aircraft, engineering, social work, public health, nursing, government appointments, and skilled labor for livelihood. "Too many want white collar jobs, and there are not enough to go around," he stated. "We must lower our ideals. Opportunities lie in different fields for different people, and it is the duty of the night schools and colleges of the country to help the young person to decide in what field opportunities lie." Frankly, your opportunities are not in Utah," Dr. Young said. "This problem arises from the fact that Utah has the highest birth rate in the U. S. and small economic opportunity." Directly related to the high birth rate in Utah is the extremely high relief load, said Dr. Young. Training for a vocation, and a wise decision as to choice of vocation are not the only factors which decide the success or failure of the individual, he said. "In addition to these, one must contain the qualities which make him a good citizen, the qualities which make one well liked, in other words, a good personality." Your Limitations. "I urge you students to analyze yourselves, to recognize your limitations and reconcile them with your ' opportunities. This is extremely hard to do because others set up our expectancies for us." In answer to a question, he declared that many Utah people who have made god in other states have done so because of the fact that they have learned the value of hard work. Dr. Young was a member of the Weber college faculty in 1917-18. While here he spoke to several uiner groups, and conferred with Utah agricultural officials. In another speech before the (Continued on Page 2, Col. If) Mitchell Tells Scheme for School Play By Jack Branham Drama department of W. C. is making preparations for the presentation of the fall play, "The Star Wagon", which has been tentatively set for production the nights of November 30, and December 1. "The play is in some respects a fantasy, but we have done all that is possible to elminate this element," said Dr. Mitchell when questioned about his interpretation of the drama. "With the element of fantasy eliminated, the play becomes a delightful comedy." "The Star Wagon," was a big success on Broadway, running the winter season of 1937-38. In the Broadway version, Burgess Meredith played the male lead of Stephen Vinch, Lillian Gish co-starred with him as the wife of Vinch. In the Weber college interpretation, LaMoian Suttlemyre takes the male lead and Marjorie Tanner the female. Dr. Mitchell outlined the play as follows: Stephen Vinch is the typical inventor, poor, and unhappy. The manufacturer for whom he works has taken his patents and made a fortune for himself. He is finally fired for inventing an indestructible automobile tire. The manufacturer wears out two cars, and the tire, undaunted, rolls merrily on. Martha, his wife, is a nagging sort of individual. Always trying to make him do better, and dissatisfied with their lot. Stephen, while puttering around in his spare time, perfects a time machine, He fancies himself tired of the life he is now living, so he goes back to the year 1902 to begin life again. Here he marries a rich man's daughter, played by Loyal Christ-ensen. Finally, but you'll have to see the play for the outcome. GETS GLAD HAND. ... Barbara Reeves, Rolene Pitt, Kent College Helps Students Earn Tuition Cooperation of the student with the college to obtain sufficient funds for tuition expenses has become on integral phase of college education. Weber college, along with scores of other colleges throughout the U. S. has instituted such a student aid. This was revealed in a special interview with Mr. Dix Jones, school treasurer and finance expert.The federal government apro-priated this year $9300 to be used by the college for this purpose. An average of about 100 students per month are working in the library, in the cafeteria, helping teachers, taking care of the campus, etc., in return for which they receive a portion of the NYA fund upon their tuition. The school budget provides some $5000 for the janitorial fund, employing a staff of students to clean and care for the compus in general. This year an additional allotment was provided in view of renovation work on the Central building. Still another fund is set aside to provide laboratory, assistants, life guards, and other work of the more experienced type. A campaign issue of last year resulted in establishment of a laundry within the school to care for what laundering the school needs. At present four students are thus employed, but this will be increased in the near future to six or seven. In addition to the above projects, the college has a placement bureau in charge of Mr. Hurst. Part-time work of various sorts is found and students are given a chance to earn (Continued on Page 2, Col. S) What Former Alumnus By ROBERT PETERSON Yes, here are those fellows we used to know and thought had dropped off the earth. They are getting on, all right, as W. C. grads generally do. 1939 Merle Allen: was student body president, a member of the "W" club. Phoenix, vice-president of Phi Rho Pi, a member of board of control: is now married and is going to the University of Utah. Hugh Garner: was editor of the Acorn and the Scribulus, a member of the "W" club, sociology club, athletic committee: is unmarried and continuing his education at Brigham Young university. Harold Benson: was president of Phoenix, president of Phi Rho Pi, a member of inter-club council, feature writer for the Signpost, forensic editor for the Acorn, and an outstanding debater; is not mar Bramwell Class Spellbound By Exhibition Of Mental Genius Mr. John Benson's spellbound orientation class witnessed a display of genius Monday in class, held in the Central building. Members of the class said that the demonstration was spectacular. Willard Jensen, freshman orientation student, accurately repeated an unfamiliar list of twenty-five disconnected words after hearing them read slowly through once. Then Jensen complied with requests to repeat words numbered three or numbered twenty-one on the list, for example. "Much of this so-called genius," declared Mr. Benson, "is learning." Mr. Jensen's explanation of his ability to perform this extraordinary feat verifies Mr. Benson's opinion. Jensen attributes his ability to remember an unfamiliar, disconnected list of words to association with a definite key consisting of the alphabet, corresponding numbers, and words. Mr. Benson further stated that during his seven years of experience as a college instructor, he has not witnessed such a performance by a student. Jensen will appear before other orientation classes in connection with their studies in learning and memory. Sophs Offer Prize For Best Float Lewis Briggs, sophomore class president, announced today that the sophomore class will award a two-dollar prize for the most unique float in the parade Saturdaymorning. Notables At Weber Are Doing ried and is now working a year before continuing his education. 1938 Robert Polidor: was president of the student body, an excellent debater, a member of Phi Rho Pi, the "W" club, Phoenix, and the board of control; is now going to the University of Utah, and is not married. Delmar Young: was editor of the Acorn, secretary of the "W" club, itor of the Signpost; is now on a mission in England. Leon Parker: was treasurer of the student body, a member of the board of control, chairman of the dance committee, a member of the Acorn staff. Phoenix; is now engaged in business. Pat Quinn: was president of the sophomore class, a debater, a member of the tennis squad. Phi Rho Pi, sociology club, the "W" club. Frenisti, the business manager for the handbook: is now going to the (Continued on Page Z, Col. 1) Debaters Finish Southern Utah Pilgrimage Four debaters and Coach Leland H. Monson completed a trip to Branch Agricultural college, Cedar City, and Dixie Junior college, St. George, November 5. The purpose of the trip was to aid in establishing chapters of Phi Rho Pi, national debating society, at these colleges and to participate in intercollegiate debates. When questioned as to the success of the trip, Mr. Monson said, "We invited Snow and Dixie colleges to participate in the national Phi Rho Pi debating tournament to be held at Weber, March 18 to 21. To do so they must each organize a local chapter of Phi Rho Pi. We pointed out the advantages of joining the national organization and of competing with teams from all parts of the country. Both colleges responded very favorably." At Branch Aggies At Branch Agricultural college, Mr. West, debating coach, appointed a student debate leader in charge of a committee whose purpose was to investigate Phi Rho Pi and stimulate student interest in organizing the fraternity. At Dixie college, President Snow was enthusiastic about joining. He questioned Mr. Monson extensively about the fraternity, requirements, and functions. Student debaters were also enthusiastic about belonging to a national organization. They said that they would do all they could to enable Dixie to participate in Weber's national debating tournament. Weber debaters who accompanied Mr. Monson to southern Utah were Blair Evans, Clyde Wade, Reed Coray, and Earl Tanner. They participated in an open forum discussion and argument of the debating question at Branch Agricultural college and entered into formal debate at Dixie college. Such An Organization Because of the national tournament to be held here, Mr. Monson is anxious to have a division of Phi Rho Pi organized in this region. Chapters at five junior colleges in Idaho and Utah would constitute a division. Under such an organization divisional officers would be selected to stimulate and carry out the debating program. There are now two chapters in Utah Weber and Carbon. A third one, at Ricks, Idaho, will enter on December 2, 1939. If B. A. C. and Dixie organize, the total of five would make up the required number for a division, according to Mr. Monson, second vice president of the national organization. Scribulus Deadline Set by Editor Last call for material for the autumn issue of Scribulus, literary magazine, was issued yesterday by Editor Stanley Johnson, who said all contributions should be in to himself or the adviser by Monday.The staff has set the last of No- RALLY TONIGHT Time: 6:00 p.m. BONFIRE Between the Moench building and the Vocational building. SHOW At the Orpheum Theatre immediately following the bonfire. Feature: Jamaica Inn, starring Charles Laughton; also second feature. Student price: 25 cents. Balcony reserved forstudents. A I umnae By HELEN MOORE During the years, in school activities, certain girls have risen to prominence at W. C. as officers, writers, debaters, musicians, actors, and social leaders. What happens to them later on after they have left this school? Following are the activities some of them followed at Weber and the activities they are engaged in now: 1934 Geneva Farr: was student body vice-president in 1933-34; was queen of hearts; worked as secretary in the state board of education at the capitol; is married to Wendell Larson and lives in Washington, D. C. Jean Danvers: was a debater; was high in scholarship; was queen of the Bannion at Brigham Young university: teaches English at Central high school. OFFICERS... J Russell Croft, Pres. Dolly Polidor, Secretary Homecoming Success Avers Prexy "Alumni are cooperating with the students as well as with several other groups to make Homecoming day a success." This statement was made Monday by Mr. Russell Croft, 1914-15, president of the newly organized Associated Alumni of Weber college, formerly instructor at the college. Mr. Croft said, "I urge all former students to attennd the breakfast and to participate in all the activities of the day. Last year several alumni members came as far as 125 miles to attend and we hope to have them come again this year." Other officers of the organization vember as tentative publication date. Since the editor drove out a swarm of hornets that had settled in one corner of the new Scribulus and Acorn office, room 402, work is going forward. Now Ellen Halgren: was active in dramatics; was married to D. J. Larsen in May. 1937; is very active in the Little Theatre group. Hermoint Tracy: was active in debate and speech work; was secretary of the senior class and was active in dramatics and speech work at the A. G; is teaching in Ogden city schools. 193S Kathlenn Foulger: was student body vice-president and president of A. W. S. in 1934-35; was best girl debater in school; went to College of the Pacific on debate scholarship; taught school at Polk and South Washington junior; was married to Spencer Klomp, November 6, 1939. Marjorie Wood: was editor of the Acorn; has contributed to Scribulus for several years; worked with Mrs. Hall in the registrar's office; married Melvin Jennings, editor of the Scribulus, and moved to Idaho (Continued on Page Z, Col, 4J Rally Marks Opening of Reunion Bonfire, Breakfast, Parade, Game, Dance Scheduled Tonight's mammoth rally marks the official opening of Weber's third annual Homecoming, to be continued tomorrow with breakfast, parade, game, and dance. The rally is set for 6:00 this evening behind the vocational building. Rally chairman Darrell Deis said today, "School spirit will be heated to fever pitch tonight by a huge rally bonfire; freshman class officers are in charge of gathering the fuel." From the rally tne student body- will proceed to "Weber Night at the Orpheum theatre, where student stage skit is to be supplemented by Charles Laughton in "Jamaica Inn," the English adventure classic, and another first-run feature. Tomorrow's festivities begin with Mrs. David WHson, Vice-Pres. for this year are Mrs. David Wilson, 1915, vice-president; Mr. Blaine Larsen, 1937, vice-president; Miss Dolly Polidor, 1936, secretary; and Mr. Carl Storey, treasurer. When asked what the alumni were going to do this year, Mr. Croft answered, "We intend to put the organization on a business basis and to promote Weber college." To this end a constitution has been drawn up. It contains three main points: (1) That all former students and the school benefit by an association of the alumni (2) That the Associated Alumni cannot incur financial obligations or hold real property. (3) That the association is not connected with any other former organization of similar nature. Staff Ready for 1940 Yearbook "This year's Acorn, if present plans are carried through, may easily be Weber's firstail-American book," say Bob Peterson, editor and Mr. Trevithick, faculty adviser. Format and business negotiations for a super-book have been underway all week. The size of the 1940 Acorn will be approximately the same as 1939 9'4xll and about 176 pages. But an entirely new style of cover will be used, and the whole problem of layout and sectioning will be done in styles representative of first-rank publications. Whether the book will be engraved or lithographed is not yet decided; but all the work preliminary to general staff activity has been done. Product of Students In order that the 1940 Acorn may be as fully as possible the product of general student body activity, a number of future contests will be sponsored by the yearbook staff. A cover designing prize contest has already been announced. Those who have such interest in the book's appearance as to make them care to offer suggestions as to cover style should see Mr. Collett for details. A snapshot contest is to be announced soon. Prizes are to be given for the best shots of school life submitted within a given period. Those who are interested and want advance information should see Dr. Robert Clarke. The staff is made up of an unusually large number of experienced workers representing abundant and varied talent. Those who have been appointed come from such widely scattered high schools as Ogden, Weber, Lehi, Provo, and Uintah and have had experience in every type of journaistic work. Staff Listed The staffs subject to approval by the committee on awards, schol-(Continued on Page Z, Col. V Official a 7:30 breakfast at the Hotel Ben Lomond. Old grads will exchange "Remember when . . ." and "I'll never forget . . ." At 10:30 a.m., the annual Armistice day parade will boom through Ogden's business district. Mr. Farrell Collett, who has organized Weber's part in the parade, stated today that many Weber social and service units will take active part in the march. The American Legion directs and coordinates the several floats, schools, and musical divisions into one unit. And according to several unreliable sources, a certain well-known bell may also take part. Following the parade rooters will flack to the Ogden stadium to witness Weber's traditional tussle with the Westminster Parsons of Salt Lake City. Kickoff time is 2:30 Ogden-Weber high school clash at 1:00. Homecoming day will be climaxed by a dance to which all alumni and students are invited. It begins at 9:00 p.m. in the college ballroom. Dance Invitation Said general chairman Walter Buss, "We have mailed invitations to Homecoming day to all Weber graduates whose whereabouts are known. All are indeed welcome. With my committee, consisting of Mr. David Trevithick and Rolfe Peterson, I anticipate a tremendous response tomorrow." Mr. Buss appointed Kent Bramwell as chairman of the breakfast committee, with Maurine H. Rhead and Barbara Reeve as members. Further cooperation is being lent by the retail merchants' division of the Ogden chamber of commerce. Classwork . . . Business English By VIRGINIA MOORE Originality and personality are being combined to make up a group of term projects constructed by the class of business letter writing. The projects are on right now, November 10. At the beginning of the term, a student committee composed of Florence Main, Virginia Moore and Keith Hawkins was chosen by the class to confer with the instructor, Miss Dorothy Coleman, and to map out the specifications for the project.The project consists of a group of letters handling the various situations that arise daily in the business transactions of various firms. Each student has selected a particular firm, and assuming that he is the president and general manager of that organization, conducts its correspondence. The' covers of the projects are in keeping with the organization whose correspondence is being conducted. In the display case on the second floor of the Vocational building, some of the outstanding project covers are being displayed. One cover, representing a lumber company is made of polished wood; a miniature saw and hammer and cleverly constructed block lettering appear on the front. Another cover has combined various colors to product a modernistic formal cover such as would be representative of a very exclusive shoe store. New covers are appearing in the display case frequently. These projects are notable because of the fact that they will actually be used by the students. They can be shown to future employers as examples of the types of letters the students are capable of writing. Machine Shop By SYLVEN GODFREY In keeping up with the modern trend .of welding, the Weber college vocational department students interested in welding were given an informative demonstration by the Whitmore Oxygen Co., Monday, Nov. 6, in the demonstration room. The demonstration was conducted by Mr. Fred C. Staines, who is director of the company. His two assistants were Don Jenkins of the same company and Mr. G. H. (Continued or. Page 2, CoU 2) |