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Show W T ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1940 NO. 10 VOL. 3 - " - 1 .. .. i. , , i i f -si Relief Drama Tests Guild Talent Dixon Supplies Dream House For Players By FIRST NIGHTEB Before a packed auditorium in Ogden high school last week-end. Maxwell Anderson's "High Tor" gave worthwhile experience to talent drawn from among Weber college actors and the more experienced players of the city. Presentation of the play was by the Little Theatre Guild under the direction of Dr. Albert Mitchell, Weber college dramatics instructor.Weber college orchestra, led by Mr Clair Johnson, supplied the music. And the Reed School of Dancing furnished acts between curtains. The turnout, engineered for Finnish relief by President H. A. Dixon, chairman, gave the actors the huge audience amateurs dream of but seldom see across the footlights.A Big Job Although somewhat unevenly cast and a big job no matter how one looks at it, the drama displayed what appears to be the director's talent for brining out young actors' individuality. This created a certain irregularity, but it also gave the cast high returns in experience. And that, of course, was highly pleasing to those in the audience who were looking for genuine interpretive ability. For example, as soon as he quit imitating LaMoian Suttlemyre, Dan Bailey in the part of the posthumous imp of a Dutch sailor, had a flavor of his own to which the audience responded. In fact, he became pretty good. If he had not been allowed a bit of latitude in his interpretation, he would never have found out that even an actor seldom goes far by imitating someone else. Nor would Mark Austad and Grant Neuteboom have found out that it is strictly Shakespeare, and therefore, perfectly legitimate to steal the play if the other actors will allow it. Mr. Shakespeare always had clowns ready to save the play if no one else would. Hear Austad The show stealing simmers down to this. There were persons present who said that they couldn't hear. Probably with some truth, for it is a big house. But these persons certainly cannot charge that they did not hear Austad and Neuteboom. On the other hand the writer might justly commenet upon the miscasting of William Smiley. Continued on page Four Sophomores Get Membership Bids Opportunity for membership in the "W" club, honorary society of Weber college, is extended to all sophomores having earned honor points during their freshman year. Prime requisite for membership is attendance of regular meetings, held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in room 104, Mocnch, at twelve-fifteen p.m. "We have a definite policy and program that will confirm and insure the development of strong and active "W" clubs," said Robert Peterson, president, when interviewed. Included in the club's agenda are the securing of club pins, a page in the year book, presentation of an assembly, frequent socials, and regular meetings.Lorene Taylor was recently elected to the position of club reporter. Other officers are Lois Belnap, vice president, and Norman Bowen, secretary. WE WANT 'IF' By ROLFE PETERSON Dear Easter Bunny: Because of oversize, we the charter members of this school's new deflating society, Phi Phi Phi (on you) didn't ask Santa Claus to put our ideal sweetheart in our stockings as all the other clubs did. But not to be blown too high by these inflationists, we are sending a special request to you. According to 0. M. Clark, hard rock from down under economics, this Claus person is merely a myth, anyway. Masculine members of Phi Phi, etc., want a girl with these characteristics:L The captivating bronchial tubes of Janet Hilton. 2. The exotic nostrils of Shirley Critchlow. 3. The lovely patellae of Rama Eyre. Continued on page Four A College Paradise, Weber Campus, 1945? . . . 4 bqid' jr iyiiM 25- STREET It's not an architect's blueprint . . . YET. THE SIGNPOST presents the 1945 edition of the Weber college campus as the student's would have it, and as is now possible with the Twenty-fifth Street approach to the campus exclusively 100 Weber college owned through recent purchases. The fwo new buildings on the right, adjoining the present Central and Gymnasium buildings, are contemplated Administrative and Library buildings, respectively. Jooss Ballet Slated for Lyceum Show Reviews Place Group As One of U. S. Best Continuing the current Ogden community-Weber college greater concert series, the Jooss Ballet from Darlington Hall, Devon, England, will be presented at the Ogden high school auditorium February 19, at 8:30 p.m. On its fourth American tour, the Jooss Ballet has given over 200 performances, and is now on a coast to coast trip during January, February and March. This company of entertainers has received lavish praise from various newspapers of the United States. Seattle says: They throb with beauty, shock you with stark realism, amuse you with laughs at life." New York states: "Complete triumph Most original ballet ever seen here Galo audience applauded long and loudly." Their repertory of eleven ballets include "The Gren Table," "A Ball in Old Vienna," "The Seven Heroes," "Pavone," "Johann Strauss, Tonight," "Chronica," and "Spring Tale," each of which is original with the Jooss Ballet. Choreography and production of all ballets are by Rurt Jooss in collaboration with Mme. Aino Siim-ola. The musical direction is by F. A. Cohn. Future Teachers to Attend Confab Members of the Weber college John Dewey chapter of the Future Teachers of America will attend the Utah progressive education conference to be held at Ogden high school Feb. 16 and 17. Information helpful in orienting their plans in the education profession will be given. Organized in October, 1939, the John Dewey chapter was named after the noted educational leader. Secretary of the club, Mary Dyer states, "The purpose of the organization is to orient the future teachers as to possible placements, salaries, and opportunities of the teaching profession. We wish to get all of the 900 Weber college students majoring in education interested in the activities of the chapter." A meeting has been called for Feb. 14 to outline plans for the future. Proposed activities will follow the interest of the members.The national organization of the Future Teachers of America was organized in 1937 and is now represented in most of the states. There are several chapters in Utah. Dream Expert Appears Here "Dreams are a part of a person and have a definite meaning to him, said Kilton Stewart before students of Weber college in a special assembly Tuesday, February 6 Mr. Stewart spoke on the sub--f J jci. vl ureams Dy request or fres i J , ident Dixon. "Dreams," he said, "are not caused by persons eating too many pork chops for supper but are caused by negative entities in our lives that seek expression at night when we are asleep." Mr. Stewart has spent much of his life in the Orient and other parts of the world studying psychological data as he sees it. It is through this actual experience that he bases his anology of dreams. Of special interest were his remarks concerning the island of Bottle-ta-bego, one of the Japanese islands. "This island has one of the best social and marriage systems in the world. One may choose a wife for six months and if he doesn't like her by then he may change and get a new one," he said. Variety Essence Of Friday Assembly Program Variety was the essence of the assembly program presented Friday, February 9, under the direction of Ross Ekins, a member of the assembly committee. A fancy skating act sponsored by the Berthana roller skating rink and featuring Mr. Groendyke, Mr. Sanders, Mrs. Bowen, and Dick Russel was one of the chief attractions.Blaire Evans adopted ahell-za-poppin stunt and sought earnestly to present a rapidly growing plant to a Mr. Jackson in the audience. A trio, Betty and the boys, or Betty Mae Nelson, Luman Green, and Clair Whitely sang "Josephine," "In The Mood," and 'Time On My Hands." They were accompanied by Carlyle Green on the bass viol. Miss Stewart and a group of her fencing students gave a demonstration of fencing forms and an exhibition match. The art department was a drawing card with their "hill billy" band complete with Jew's harp, washboard and "applesauce" cards. Members of the band were Carlyle Green, Luman Green, Charles Groe-berg, Darrell Mayfield, Leonard Miller, Ray Hanson, and GlenRaw-son. Soph Application Date Extended AH sophomores who intend to graduate spring quarter were asked to go to tha registrar's office Friday, February 9, 1940, to fill out applications for graduation. It was hoped that all applications would be filed on that date, but as some of the students neglected to do so, the time has been extended. These applications, in addition to helping Mrs. Hall, the registrar, tell whether or not the student will fulfill requirements for graduation by the end of the spring quarter. Sophomores who have not filled out their applications are urged to do so immediately. Materials Ordered For Winter Scribulus The cover and inside paper for the winter issue of Scribulus were ordered yesterday, staff members of the literary and art publication announce. This issue will feature the contrasting colors of black and white, with prominent silver lettering. "Material for the magazine Is still being accepted," Editor Stanley Johnson said, "but it is desired that all contributions be submitted within the next week." Anyone may contribute to the magazine. There are no restrictions as to subject or form. Material should be brought to the editor or to Mr. Trevithick, advisor. These two lines Just fill this space Excelsior Presents Assembly Friday The "Sweetheart of Excelsior" candidates will be presented in the assembly tomorrow, along with a program "unique and different from any presented yet this year" according to Kent Rounds, president of the club. Lenny Wight's quintette from Hip R V TT will nlan by Claude Holtz, one of its mem- K ...... Richard Jackson, a member of the Excelsior club will play a piano solo. Two skits, one a fan dance, and the other entitled, "If men went to a one-thirty bridge luncheon," will be presented. Debaters Take First In Arizona Contest Burton Offered Assistantship At Arizona 'U' Victorious over twenty teams entered in the annual Arizona state debate tournament, held at the Phoenix junior colege of Phoenix, Arizona last week end, four Weber college debaters returned home early this week. Blair Burton, veteran Weber debater, received top honors by placing first in debate competition. J. M. Demos, debating with Glen Fuller, followed closely in fifth place. Information Wanting "Gale Rose and Glen Fuller, who also made the trip, made very creditable showing, although definite information has not yet been received as to their final rating," head of the Weber college English department, stated upon their return.As a reward for his outstanding work, Blair Burton was asked to submit an application to the University of Arizona for the position of assistant in the department of English. Action on the application is as yet unknown. The tournament, being state sponsored, drew representation from all the senior institutions of Arizona. Included were the University of Arizona, Arizona State Teachers college, Gila Junior college and Phoenix Junior college. Individual Performance The contestants were judged on individual rather than on team performance. Regular procedure was two rounds of forum debate followed by six rounds of university style debate. Traveling by car, the Weber delegation left February 7. and returned February 11, visiting points of interest en rounte. New Classes Take Place On Curriculum Four new classes, bricklaying, general metals, practical nursing, and household service, have been added to the vocational curriculum since the beginning of the winter quarter. The bricklaying class, started in January, has as its aim the preparation of bricklayers for appren-iceship upon completion of their training at Weber. Each one completing the course will have a contract with a contractor to serve three years as an apprentice, at the end of which time he will become a journeyman. The instructor of the bricklaying class is Mr. A. B. Stevens. The general metal class commenced the first week of February. Mr. Decker, instructor of the body and fender class during autumn quarter, has been transferred to this class. Mr. Ed Larsen is his assistant. The aim of the class is to give the men a fundamental knowledge and skill for later specialization in machine shop, ground machine for aviation, and semi-operative jobs in operative plants. This class has four parts: (1) machine shop, welding, (2) motor electric, (31 heat treatment, and (4) metal layout. Forty-five students are enrolled. Practical nursing, started this week, is a two-hour class taught by Mrs. Rhoda Miner. This class aims to teach all applications of practical nursing. Household service will be started sometime this week. As yet an instructor hasn't been chosen. This class will have as its objective: (1) the instruction of those who want to earn a living as housekeepers or housemaids, and (2) the instruction of those who want to be able to manage their own home. Confucius Say: .What is man without country? And the Weber co-ed says what's a country without a man. Us is broom-mates; We sweep together; Dust us two. Student Life Speaker . . . President George W. Frazier, re nowned educator, president of Colorado State College of Edu cation, will be the principal speak er at Friday's general session of the Progressive Education associ ation. Educators Slate Regional Confab Friday and Saturday of this week the Progressive Education As sociation. of America will hold its regional conference at the Ogden high school. The association is a national or ganization of educators who are interested in trying to develop the most effective kind of education for today's democracy. It's func tions through conferences such as are being held at the high school President Henry A. Dixon, chair man of the promotions committee for the conference says, "It is the aim of the conference to stimu late thinking along the lines of how the school may function most effectively in utilizing the human and material resources that to gether hold the potentialities for the best living. ' The president also implied that it is not the hope of the conven Hon to answer all questions put forth, but to send each of its mem bers away with ideas that are challenging to him, and helpful in developing practices that will mean the achievement of education for improved human relations. Weber Airmen Make Solo Flights Weber college division of Amer ica's airmen have received their solo wings and are well on the way to completion of training. They have now completed three of the nine units of ground school; the history of aviation; the naviga tion of aircraft; and the theory of flight. "It is our purpose to dovetail these courses with meteorology, taught by H. Dean Parry at the Salt Lake City airport, and with civil air regulations, taught by C H. Anderson," said Merlon Steven-sen, director of student pilot training.Ground school should be com pleted by the middle of April and flight training by the end of the school year. Signpost to Appear One Day Earlier Look for your issue of the Signpost every other Thursday starting today. Improved efficiency makes it possible to issue the Signpost a day earlier than customary. Thursday distribution of the paper will among other advantages make it more possible to discuss current campus affairs and increase the news value of the paper, both of which, it is believed, will add again to your reading pleasure. $tflte Bodrd Okefl Sets Stage (or Large Expansion Program 'Naughty Marietta' Gets Double Cast for Production Mr. Roland Parry, director of "Naughty Marietta," which will be presented in the college auditorium March 7, 8, and 9, announces that the cast for the production has been chosen. Because of the heavy demands, T the selection of a double cast was necessary. . These students will take part In the production: Marietta, Ruth Taylor and Lorraine Baird; Captain Richard Warrington, Herbert Smith and Grant Hinchcliff; Etienne Grandet, Don Biorkland and Sherman Davidson; Silas O'Hara, Dan Bailey; Lizette, Betty Mae Nelson; Adah, Elsie McKay and Dallas Porter; Rudolfo, Lee Purrington and Kay Crockett; Sir Harry Blake, Grant Hinchcliff and Herbert Smith; Lieutenant- Governor Grandet, John Johnson; Florenze, Lyle Wynn; Felice, Rosemary Pickens; Fanchon, Florence Cashmore; Nannette, Loyal Chris-tenson.Assisting Mr. Parry in the production are Dr. Albert Mitchell, dramatic director; Mr. Clair Johnson, orehetra director; Mr. Clair Anderson, organist and coach; Miss Ida Stewart, dance director; and Mr Farrell Collett, art director. The business staff includes Glen Brewer as business manager with the following assistants: Kay Crockett, John Johnson, and Lee Purrington. Aaron Roylance will assume the responsibilities of stage manager. Sociologists Elect Club Officers First projeot of the Sociology club wiD be a representation of the school in a round table discussion on "Safety on the Utah Highways" at the University of Utah, Wednesday, Feburary 28, 1940. Those taking part will be Connie Rackham, Seaman Mills and Nola Agricola. Officers and committees were selected by the Sociology club last month to take charge of the business functions. Officers are: Seaman Mills, president; Loyal Ohristensen, vice president; Ardell Russel, secretary; Del-bert Nye, treasurer; and Paul Drake, reporter. The committee chairmen chosen were: Von Holt, field trip committee; Brian Taylor, lecture series; Marian Mikkelsen, parties; and Glen Fuller, social service directory committee. A bowling party was held last month for the members. Art Exhibit Will Open February 22 The fifth annual community art exhibit sponsored by the American Association of University Women will be open February 18 to 22 inclusive in the Weber college lounge. All artists over 18 years of age are invited to submit their work to the acceptance committee at Weber college on February 13 or 14 between four and eight p.m. All work must be original and must never have been displayed before in the A. A. U. W. exhibits. Miss Sarah Wilson, art supervisor of Ogden city schools, will have charge of the junior division of the exhibit including examples of student work from the first grade through high school. The pictures will be hung by Farrell Collett, art instructor of Weber college, and a group of his students. Weber Slates Community Sing "Sing, you sinners," will be the by-word when an expected crowd engages in the first college-sponsored community warble two weeks from this Friday, March 1, in the college auditorium. Th. clnrr fll411 fcaflirp BAllM from ' Victor Herber's "Naughty Mariet 'r.r. . . . ta," this years college operetta. Such songs as "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," "I'm Falling In Love with Someone," "Italian Street Song," and "Tramp, Tramp, Tramp," which Nelson Eddy and Jeannette MacDonald immortalized in the film version, will be rendered by those who have holes in the musical play, with the aid of the audience. Dr. Dixon, enthusiastic regarding the project, urged students to attend and sing their favorite songs. If this first community sing is well attended and proves enjoyable, future sings will be broadcast over the radio from the Weber auditorium. The community warble will begin at 7:30 p.m. There will be no admission charge. Phi Rho Pi Plans Pushed For Huge Entry A score of debaters, hailing from all parts of the United States, will invade Weber from the 18th to 21st of March to take part in the first annual convention of Phi Rho Pi to be held in the lnter-mountain west. Plans are being made to make this year's convention equal the high standards set by last year's convention at Virginia, Minnesota.Leland H. Monson, second vice president, pointed out that since this is a national honorary forensic society, junior colleges from all over the United States will be represented, and, according to applications, students from colleges in North and South Dakota, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Missouri, Idaho, and Washington, D. C. will participate in the numerous debating tournaments.Spending three days at -Weber, this "Brotherhood of young people devoted to rhetoric persuasion" will hold their customary debates and in addition a program has been outlined to enable them to enjoy a few of the scenic attractions around Ogden as well as go to the parties and dances sponsored by the student body. The national officers will have a special officers meeting March 17, at Valley house, in Huntsville, Utah. At eight oclock Monday morning, March 18, there will be a special assembly at which the visiting debaters will be the honored guests, after which there will be a luncheon and a tea. In the evening "High Tor" is to be presented. Tuesday's 'irogram consists primarily of degates and a trip to Salt Lake City. The finals in the debates are to be held Wednesday, March 20, and the events of the three days are to be summed up with a banquet Wednesday evening at the Hotel Ben Lomond. Guest speaker at the banquet will be Dr. John A. Widstoe who is a former president of both the A. C. and the U. of U. After credit and honors have been announced and awarded, the guests will journey back to the Weber college ballroom where the associated students have planned a student body dance as a climax to the convention. Child Welfare Theme Of Drama Presentation Case studies of child welfare is the theme of dramatic presentations being made by the Weber drama club in cooperation with the Ogden Community Chest drive. This group consisting of Rosemary Thinnes, Betty Turnbull, Robert Forrest, Ro-lene Pitt, and Helen Moore have appeared before various business clubs and social organizations during the past week. Climax of their activities will be the broadcast of a program over radio station KLO today (Friday). . - Dixon to Leave tor Education Confab President H. A. Dixon will leave on Washington's birthday to attend two educational conventions in Missouri.At St. Louis. Missouri, on February 24 to 29. inclusive, he will meet with leaders of education in a convention of the American association of school administrators to discuss general problems of education and administration. The American association of junior colleges will hold their convention at Columbia, Missouri, Feb. 29 to March 2, inclusive. At one of the dinner meetings, President Dixon will speak on "Provisions for Individual Differences." Purchase Includes Option on Corner Lot Authorization for the purchase of the "College Inn" property by Weber college was granted by the Utah State board of education last week. Approval of the transaction by the board of examiners and budget director marked another step forward in Weber s expansion program.The abstract and title of the property, owned by the L. D. S. church and valued at $4250, are now being examined. Included in the transaction is a three year option on the 100 by 109 foot lot at the corner of Jefferson avenue and 25th Street. Aditional Purchase Authorized Purchase of the Hirt property, immediately east of the gymnasium building, was also authorized, but difficulties in getting a clear title made the purchase inadvisable. If the action is approved by the board, the old buildings will be cleared away and the site landscaped in anticipation of construction of a hoped-forlibrary-administration building east of the gymnasium.Acquisition of this property was provided for in the partially vetoed Weber appropriations bill last year. Funds for the Central building purchase, it will be recalled, were provided by the governor from his own budget. Student Union Building The need for mixed and men's lounges suggests the possibility of adapting the present gym building as a student union building. Another long-felt need, a new cafeteria, will be satisfied by space in the Central building. Historically, the Inn is closely related to Weber college. It will be remembered by former students as a familiar rendezvous for a noon-hour lunch, an afternoon 'snack', or a 'coke' during dance intermission. The college cafeteria was housed in the inn for a short time, and on another occasion, classes were held there in order to accomodate the overflow from the Moench building. When the deeds are consumat-ed, Weber college campus will occupy the entire south half of the block between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets, and Adams and Jefferson avenues with the exception of the First congregational church building, a residence on Adams, and a residence and apartment house on Jefferson. Tme JaiU MICHAEL CREAGOR By GLEN WADE As I pondered over the subject matter of this column the other day, I was startled from my musings by the quiet approach of footsteps.The semi-silence was shattered by these uncouth words, "Ain't you the corny columnist that writes 'Time Fails?' " Being in no mood to quibble over my degree of corny-ncss, I merely replied, "Yes, what's it to you?" A small darkish male person spoke a second time, "Nuthin' only I don't like your column." I felt like taking my hair down to weep, but I didn't. I only asked, "All right wise guy. what's wrong with it?" "I haven't the time nor endurance to sit down and tell all the things that's wrong," he replied, "but why don't ya' get some mystery, romance and adventure in your column. The things you write about and the persons you interview wouldn't interest their own mothers." "I suppose you could do better?" "Yeah." "Oh yeah?" "Yeah . . . ". . . You probably could at that," I finally admitted broken-heartedly, "only what can I do- "There's no one around to interview who'll tell me the mystery, romance, and adventure in their lives." "You've got to guess at It," wa his reply. "Guess and get sued for misrepresenting facts?'' I said. "No, some facts are so plain it's practically no guess at all. For instance, the facts about Micheal Creagor, who goes to school here "Michr-al Creagor?" I interupted. "Never heard of him." "That ain't his real name. That's the mystery in It. He only goes by that name to hide his identity. He fears the feminine element, you know." "No, I don't know. Would he (Contnued on Page Four). |