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Show Thursday, February 15, 1940. Pago Two THE SIGNPOST Publisher Semimonthly During The College Year. NORMAN BOWEN, Editor-in-Chief JACK BRANHAM REED ANDERSON EDITORIAL COUNCIL: Chairman Jesse Jensen Members: Helen Moore, Wilmer Perry, Clyde Miller, Eugene Allen, Mildred West SPORTS: Editor Donald Roush Associates . . Olaf Zundel, Jack Wecker SOCIETY: Co-Editors: Shirley Critchlow, Donna Jenkins CONTEST EDITOR Mary Huggins REPORTERS Member of R. UMMMMM, UMMMMM. NOT BAD! Be there a man with soul so dead that never to himself has said, "Ummmmm, ummmmm. Not bad!" Never was there more incentive for such an expression of appreciation than when Weber was given the pleasure of playing host to the P. K. girls from Ricks Junior college. The reception accorded the girls was very gratifying, however, in view of the acknowledgement usually afforded feminine pulchitrude in assemblies and elsewhere by the men of Weber college. Of course, the speculation derived from the fact that the girls were blind dates of the Wildcats presaged any excitement brought about by the basketball game,, but the restaint shown by the P. K.'s was the more to be admired. It is felt by many, though, that all such restraint was lost at the game; for, after all introductions were made, the Wildcats and the P. K.'s proceeded to go to town both on the dance floor and elsewhere ignoring, meanwhile, their many friends, etc. Some couples experienced a little difficulty in returning from Salt Lake City and other points south, but twelve-thirty is awful early to be home from a date. The girls were not given to discussing the matter, but presumably their purpose in making the trip was to cheer the team. They really did have pep, too! Their yells were clever and welll directed, with every member of the club participating in them. The girls were very very good sports: it is doubtful if we could have accepted defeat so gracefully. In spite of minor complications in the respective student bodies of the two schools, friendlier relations were established between Ricks and Weber because of the visit. Personal acquaintanceships came into being that caused Whip girls to regret that Sunday had to write "Finis" to a very enjoyable weekend. Plans were made by members of both clubs for return visits before the climax of the year. The increase in mail between Ogden and Rexburg has been considerable it is rumored that it created employment for a new postman. It is more than concieveably true, that this increase is not entirely due to Whip! And letters are not all that were written Doubt and worry ran through my mind, All this trouble for a date that's blind; Was she little, was she sweet, Or was she tall, with awkward feet? Then came the time to meet my gal, She was introduced; her name was Sal. She was five feet four, pretty as a pearl, This blind date is now my girl. All this necking was just her line This little date was that night mine. The clock tolled one; 'twas time to part With tears in our eyes and a broken heart. Wiping away the tears from her eye, She said, "So long," but not "Goodbye." Now we write letters with words that burn And some day soon she will return. As I think my thoughts to wander Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Parting is such bitter sorrow, For I won't see my gal tomorrow. (Poem submitted by a Wildcat) PURPLE AND WHITE The school hymn was played in assembly last Friday. Now perhaps the students do not realize it, but our hymn, "Purple and White" is, or should be, sacred to every student of Weber college. The students should endeavor to show their reverence during its rendition. It is not enough for one to laboriously raise himself from his seat and stand for the two or three minutes that our hymn is being played. If anything, standing is the ideal opportunity to tell a friend two rows ahead the latest "Confucius Says." That seemed to be the general idea last Friday. Absolute quiet is the easiest way to show reverence. Remaining quiet so that others can enjoy the song is mere good manners. There were times in the auditorium last Friday when one had to strain to hear the music. It may be downright discourtesy or perhaps the students need to be "told." The tradition of honoring Weber's hymn is too cherished by those who appreciate its value to let it be discarded. The students say that going to all that bother for a song is sentimental bosh! In high school students were led to believe by the pseudo-sophis- An Open Letter Dear Miss Almira Heslop: We are inclined to agree with you in that unaffiliated students at Weber are not given a fair chance to participate in the activities of the school. You say that on Founders' Day no directions were given to the unaffiliated students. This is all probably true, but at the same time, much more is expected of clubs because many of them have as their objective, "To assist in the furtherance of Weber's activities." The clubs have a certain amount of rivalry between them and anything in the form of a contest Official Student Paper of WEBER JUNIOR COLLEGE Ogden, Utah GLEN .Assistant News FEATURES: Rolfc Peterson, Lew Austad, Blair Burton, Stanley Johnson, Glen Wade, Dick Thomas CIRCULATION AND EXCHANGE: Dick Thomas TYPISTS: Beth Wheelwright, Bernice Mclntyre, Marjorie Hampton ART EDITOR Bill Warnock CONSULTANT C. M. Nilsson Members of Journalism Class M. I. P. A. FARMYARD FOWL Time: Friday, 11:30 a.m. Place: auditorium Chief characters: a flock of ducks (uncultured students) Minor characters: cultured students of Act I. Scene Trio nounce number. First Duck: Quack quack. Second Duck: Quack quack quack. Ducks in unison: Quack quack quack quack quack. Scene 2. Girls finish number and file off stage. Students of assembly: Loud applause. Ducks in unison: Quack quack quack quack quack Act II. Spokesman of club announces a skit to be presented in behalf of class function. Fifth Duck: Quack quack. Other Ducks: Quack quack quack Cultured Students of assembly: Loud applause Ducks: Quack quack quack quack. Act III. Assembly chairman presents speaker. Scene I. Speaker prefaces opening remarks with joke. Cultured students of assembly: Loud laughter. Ducks in unison: Quack quack quack quack. Seen 2. Speaker finishes and retires to seat. Students of assembly: Loud applause. Ducks in unison: Quack quack quack quack. Scene 3. Chairman duly adjourns assembly. Cultured students of assembly: Arise in silence and file out. Ducks: Quack quack quack quack. Ed. Note: This monotonous little drama is presented once each week for the benefit of farmyard fowl who don't get enough vocal excersice during the week. We have noticed lately an upturn in the quality of the entertainment with its accompanying increase in the volume of barnyard noises. panding vistas of able to all. Ignorance cuffed by the become fond. love the song edgest them on to trying to outdo each other. But on the other hand most of the unaffiliated students aim to further Weber's activities, too. They have the same opinion that you have, but cannot express themselves. The Signpost realizes that there is a great injustice being done to the unaffiliated students, but Weber is not the only college that has this to contend with.: Wherever you go you will find that society has its cruel way of ostracizing a part of the group. The Signpost has tried to stir up action against it through its editorials, but so far nothing much has been done. Perhaps in the future some method will be found to eliminate this problem. Yours truly, The Signpost Editorial Offices 1,01 Mocnch Building BREWER, Business Manager Editor Editor the assembly and the entertainers. of girls appear on stage and an N. Y. A. PROJECTS Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent by the National Youth administration preparing the American youth for war. Not a war of marching armies, cannons, airplanes and death, but a war of education; a gigantic defense against the forces of ignorance and discontent that are destructive to democratic institutions. Aware that technological development in all branches of endeavor has increased the need for higher education among the youth of the nation, the Federal government established the N. Y. A. Its business is to aid the needy students, so that they may prepare for trades and professions thus championing the cause of democracy by eliminating ignorance and insecurity. Seventy-seven Weber college students drawn from all departments of the school are taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the N. Y. A. Six projects have been established to provide work and money for these students. During their spare time, the students repair furniture, work in library and gymnasium, and do various kinds of stenographic work. As a general rule, the work is pleasant and lies in the field for which the individual is best qualified. Persons who, ordinarily would be unable to attend college are gaining the important training and experience preparatory to taking their place in life. A new era in education is developing. Ex opportunity are becoming avail and discouragement, basic factors working to destroy democracy, are being hand enlightening legions of knowledge. tcates that it was "sissy" to be sentimental. Call it what you like; but grow up! Adults appreciate a deep emotion for something of which they have And all who love Weber college "Purple and White." Weber Chemists Make Research The Chemistry club of Weber college is making progress in their study of commercial preparations for the beautification of the individual and the relief of pain, according to Norval Benson, president of the club. They have manufactured and sold several gallons of a high grade hair oil. Other research, including a mentholated cream for the cure of chapped skin, a hand lotion, and a good toothpowder, has been accomplished. Benson hinted that the club is now looking for a number of attractive models to assist in research work on a new type of Campus Calendar Thursday, February 15: 11:30. am. Special assembly In Moench auditorium. 5:30 p.m. Trials in Junior A. A. U. swimming championship meet in Weber gym. 8:00 p.m. Finals in Junior A. A. U. swimming meet. 8:15 p.m. Draam club presents three one - act plays in Moench auditorium. Friday, February 16: 11:00 a.m. Excelsior club sponsors assembly in Moench auditorium. 9:00 a.m. Excelsior club presents Excelsior Sweetheart dance in Weber college ballroom.9:00 a.m. Progressive education association opens convention at Ogden high auditorium.8:15 p.m. General meeting in Ogden high auditorium of Progressive education asso ciation. Saturday, February 17: 9:30 a.m. Progressive educa tion association convention. Sunday, February 18 to 22: 2:00 p.m. A. A. U. W. Art exhibit in ladies' lounge and gym lobby. Monday, February 19: Pre-registration for spring Reviews GONE WITH THE WIND By STANLEY JOHNSON Four years ago a young Southern matron who wrote as a hobby sent a trunkful of manuscript to a na tional publisher. "I am sorry, she wrote in a note to him, "that my story is so long; but it took that many pages to tell it. The publisher accepted the leng thy narrative and in 1936 issued it in one huge volume which deservedly became the best-selling novel in the history of American literature. Pleasing critics as well as public, it was awarded the Pul itzer Prize. Movie rights were bought immediately by David O. Selznick, who for the next three years conducted an intensive search to find tihe right cast for his film version. In 1939 he announced that the last role was filled, with the signing of a young British actress to play the headstrong heroine who would be a great lady no matter what the coat. Film Completed Now in 1940 that film project, the most important undertaking in Hollywood's history, has been completed; and I have just sat through the movie which of all movies is the richest in characterization, most varied in emotion, most beautifully technicolored, and the longest. It is a tapestry in which a Southern vixen, a devil-may-care soldier, a dreamer aristocrat, a patient wife, a common whore, and countless minor characters live, despair, and die. Their story is enacted against the background of a graceful civilization that was crushed by war, floundered through a reconstruction, and now is gone forever with the winds of wrath. The star of the film is Vivien Leigh. She is Scarlett O'Hara, and is completely magnificent as the belle of the Old South who prided herself that she could break any man's heart. Seldom has a screen character grown and developed as does Scarlett in the hands of Miss Leigh. In the carefree days before the Civil war she is gayly selfish and willful. She sells herself for money that will make her a "great lady." Then when the war begins to take her possessions from her, she becomts grasping, demanding, rebellious. Her mother diees, her unloved husband is killed, the one man she loves is married- to a girl she despises, her home", Tara, symbol of peace and beauty, is overrun by Northern soldiers. In the tragedy of these things is told the tragedy of the whole dying South. But in the face of tragedy Scarlett defies fate. She has suffered, she has endured; but she is through with that! She will play with fate; she will fight, she will steal, she will kill but she will not be star ved and weak again! Here the first half of the four-hour film ends and audiences strenteh themselves and go out for dinner. Scarlett Marries The second part of the picture tells of Scarlett's marriage to Rhett Butler, whose scruples permitted him to be always on the winning side. "He is the kind of man," Scarlett said when she fjrst saw him, "who seems to know what I look like with my petticoats off." (Clark Gable is Rhett, a perfect choice for the role.) But the marriage is not congenial. Both are dominating and headstrong; neither will give in to the other. Scarlett's selfishness reaps its reward; her unborn baby is killed when she fall down stairs. And Rhett, tired of her vanity, leaves ner. sne is a "great lady," and she has never been more unhappy. She sinks to the floor of her home in Atlanta, crushed. But her subjugation resolves itself into an elemental love of the soil; she will go back to Tara, the plantation that was her childhood home. She still has one spark of the hope than springs eternal; she will go to Tara and there lick the wounds, there get strength from the good red Georgian earth, there think of a way to get Rhett back. She will think of that tomorrow, tomorrow at Tara ... for after all' individually flavored lipstick, and an individually scented hand lotion. Late Releases of BLUEBIRD RECORDS :t for si BROWN'S RADIO STUDIO 2317 Washington Blvd. quarter in gym lobby. :30 p.m. Lyceum program, Jooss European Ballet at Ogden high auditorium. Tuesday, February 20: Swimming meet at Boulder Colorado, Weber vs. University of Colorado. Wednesday, February 21: 4:00 p.m. Matinee dance in college ballroom. 8:00 p.m. Sophomore class party in ladies' lounge. Swimming meet at Ft. Collins, Weber vs. Colorado Aggies.Tuesday, February 22: Holiday No school. Swimming meet at Colorado Springs, Weber vs. Colorado college. Friday, February 23: 11:00 a.m. Otyokwa assembly in Moench auditorium. 8:15 p.m. Drama club presents series of one-act plays in Moench auditorium. Saturday, February 24: 9:00 p.m. Otyokwa presents formal invitational dance in college ballroom. Thursday, February 29: 9:00 p.m. A. W. S. presents formal dance in college ballroom.WebetambliHf ON WEBER By LEW AUSTAD The question for this week has been quite difficult to answer in just a few words. The quotations are directly from the students and the question is "Why I like Weber?"Thekla Holmes Weber is a very outstanding school with plenty of intelligent students. I like it very much. The only thing wrong is that we sophomores must leave this spring. Donald Roush Weber is in my opinion too high schoolish. Students are not given the freedom they should have in college. The faculty runs the student activities. The students don't have enough to say about their own affairs, but it very definitely has its points. Bud Larson I like Weber very much for its friendly spirit, and its wide range of educational facilities. However, I think there is room for improvement in assemblies. Not only in programs, but in audience conduct. Merle Sackett As far as I'm concerned, Weber is a grand school and everyone seems so friendly. The only thing wrong is the students' uncultured, childish actions in assemblies. Marjorie Hampton 1 like Weber very much because it is so much different from high school. I think Weber has some very good points. The students have a great deal to say in their activities which encourages students to take greater part in activities. Carlyle Green The students of Weber have all the independence that can be possibly given them without overrunning the standards of our school. It is a great relief not to have to study under high pressure teachers- Ilene Lemon Weber suits me fine because of its friendliness, and the teachers are so helpful. There are so many school entertainments that students can participate in, but we can improve our conduct in assemblies tremendously. Miss Grose Weber appeals to me because all the students and faculty members are so congenial. There is a wide variety in the number and type of courses offered, and thus everyone is able to follow his chosen profession to advantage. Also Weber is the school with a "soul," and every student is treated as an individual instead of a cog in a wheel. Perry Leavitt Weber is a swell place especially because of the athletic advantages and good physical education teachers. Arlene. Andrew I like Weber because it's so muoh fun and because something is happening every minute. Everyone, even the teachers, are sociable and friendly. Mary Dyer I like Weber very much because every one is so friendly and because of the fine opportunities it offers. she tells herself, tomorrow is another day. It would take 1037 pages (length of the book) and four hours (running time of the film) to adequately review it. In restricted space, I can only call it a triumph. It isn't the greatest film ever made, as some have eaid, for some of its scenes are only incidents and episodes and are not closely interwoven as they are in the book; but it makes up for that in magnitude and splendor and brilliant color. The burning of Atlanta is probably the most overpowering sequence ever photographed in color. Its power is undisputed; it is a film of greatness. Victor Fleming's direction is excellent, as is the playing of everyone in the supporting cast, including Leslie Howard. Olivia deHavil-land, Hattie, McDonald, Thomas Mitchell, Ona Munson, and hundreds of name players. One more thing: when you go, go prepared. I packed an overnight bag, including my pajamas and toothbrush, and took two baskets of groceries. Such preparations are necessary since the picture is of goodly duration. Its name? Oh, yes it is called "Gone With the Wind." "While They Last" DEROLA RADIO 4-Tube "Pee Wee" Regular $12 value only $6.95 Use Our Layaway Plan BROWN'S RADIO STUDIO 2317 W ashington Blvd. jfc The OuUide Wcrl4 DEPRESSION By BLAIR BURTON For ten long years the American people have felt the bitter pinch of depression.. The nation has been filled with idle factories, tax-sold farms, and hordes of hungry tramping the streets and seeking jobs in vain. These cruel years, however, which have so often deprived the common man of his right to work and his chance to achieve a good living for his family, are now over. The United States is once more on the road to prosperity. She has be come the industrial arsenal of a world largely concerned with fighting, and war orders and pouring in to the steel and other heavy goods industries. Many Americans will take this new prosperity as an opportunity to ride high, wide and handsome. It is for this reason that a few people are wondering if the United States will see a repitition of the hectic days of 1917 and 1918, followed by the same sort of illusion- ary boom as we felt in 1929. It has been said that once again our soldiers will follow our guns into the trenches. There are undoubtedly plenty of Americans who, not seeing beyond their noses, will say that there is little danger of either the United States entering the present wars or of starting off on another foolish boom which can only end in disaster. The truth of the matter is that already American industrialists are clamoring for a revision of the national tax structure so that they can expand their business facilities. These facilities, please remember, are ones for which we will have little use as soon as the war is over. If these industrialists get this tax revision and expand their businesses, what will happen when French and British money resources run out? The United States will be faced with the situation of financing the war or ceasing her trade. The latter action would undoubtedly cause a severe depression in all industrial lines. The easier thing to do would be to begin paying for the war. Chances are then that the United States will be even more interested in Allied success than she is at present so interested, in fact, that we will go to war to protect our European investments. When the war is done, the over-expanded productive facilities built by war demand would lack sufficient business to keep going and the crash of 1929 would begin again. If we are to prevent a reccurence of the great depression and the U. S. entry into the World war, we must forget our momentary greed and realize that no one gains in the long run from either war or war orders. America must stay out of these European entanglements. There is not a need for 1917 to come again, unless we bring it. The future of the country rests in our hands. Let us be strong enough and wise enough to blaze a new trail, a trail to peace and a prosperity built on something other than war business. Letters to the Editor Mr. Editor: From the looks of things, the society editor has not heard the saying "variety is the spice of life." If she has, she does not believe it. The student body makes the issuing of the Signpost possible and believes that this saying should be put into nractice. The first article read on the society page is the Scandal column. At the present time the students are losing interest in this column. It Seems that fchero is a nerfnip select few who are always found in Scandals. There are a fom clubs and personalities which are represented at all times, and this, I think is very unfair to the student body as a whole. If the society editor would find some way to include more of a var iety m tne scandal column and forsret elinues nnH pln.hc if ,i,,,m appeal to more students.' It would oe more representative of the whole student body, just as it should be. If the editor could include an element of uncertainty and kep everyone looking at is to see if he "made" this column, it would be muoh more interesting. It is getting almost monotonous to most of the students. I realize that it might be hard to include everyone in this column, Dut certainly it should not include the same persons. Yours hopefully, Gordon Huggins And the latest on the Betty Mae Nelson, Neva Huggins, and Luman Green triangle shows Betty Mae to be three up on Neva Still they're the best of friends says Betty Mae. Drink Purity Beverages for Your Health Manufactured by Utah Bottling Works 2668 Grant Avenue Ogden, Utah Phone 418 Vocational Interview AVIATION By JESSE JENSEN "Hello, Mr. Mortensen, I would like to get an interview with you about the vocation of aviation." I had a few minutes before my flying lesson, and I decided to take this time to get the interview. "Interview? With Mr?'' He seemed startled that one of his students should ask him for something like that. "Well, okey, what do you want to know?" "First of all, tell me something about how you started to fly." He thought a few moments and then started off. Raised on Ranch "Let me see now. I guess I had better start at the beginning. I was born and raised on a cattle ranch down in San Louis valley that's the location of the head ART MORTENSEN waters of the Rio Grande river. I used to spend my time riding and breaking broncs, and keeping care of the cattle. Once in a while while I was working in the fields, I could hear the roar of an airplane motor. I would search the sky until I found the plane, and then my eyes would follow it over my head until it was out of sight. This used to fascinate me and I made up my mind that someday I was going to fly one of those planes. That's probably how it all began and the first chance I got I went up. That was twelve years ago, and I've been flying off an on ever since. You know, you C. A. A. fellows certainly get off easy. Take me for example, when I started to fly I had to pay thirty dollars an hour. You fellows are getting a full course of thirty-five hours for only forty dollars, and this includes ground school training." "Have you ever flown in the Army or Navy?" I asked. "No," he replied, "All my flying has been strictly civilian." "Do you think that military flying offers any better opportunities than civilian flying?" 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Mr. Mortensen took time out to answer the telephone. "What future Is there in this vocation of aviation?" I asked. "Future? Say, I can promise you anything. This field is one of unlimited opportunities. The Army is short of qualified men, the Navy-is short also, and the airlines are begging for men qualified for airline jobs. The aviation factories are so short of men that they can't produce the number of planes that they should. The aviation industry has grown so rapidly that there is not enough men qualified for the number of jobs open. "If you want a job in aviation, prepare yourself for some specific branch. Take the airline pilot, for example, his training is so exacting and specialized that all cannot make the grade. The airline pilot has to be both mentally and physically perfect. "The success that you make in any field of aviation depends solely upon the hard work that you put into your selected branch." "Well, Mr. Mortensen, what about the financial end of this business?" I asked. "Perhaps the salary that the airline pilot receives is representative of the average wages received by the workers in aviation. Upon entering the service, the airline pilot recieves $200 a month plus a few dollars for daily expenses. This wage increases with the number of years of service until the wage of $708.33 is received. This last wage is received by the captain of an airtransport. These wages are now paid by United Air Lines. "So you can see that the wages are high. Naturally different jobs have different salaries according to the type of work being done." "Well," Mr. Mortensen said, "It's time for your flying lesson; shall we go up?" "Sure thing," I replied, "Let's go." TYPEWRITERS Sold, Rented Repaired Free Delivery (Stanley Johnson) Wasatch Typewriter Go. 2362 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah Phone 360 Compton) Smart sport oxfords and pumps for the campus or dainty formal slippers in gold, silver or tintable satin. $249 to $575 f |