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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST Friday, February 24, 1950 Signpost BIWEEKLY PUBLICATION ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF WEBER COLLEGE 402 Meoncb Building Phone Weber College Extension 26 OGDEN, UTAH Editor Janice Herrod Assistant Editor Charles Pomeroy Society Editor Shirley Stadelman Sports Editor Don Warner Business Manager Robena Parker Editorial Advisor L. C. Evans Business Advisor O. M. Clark Photographer Grover Sparkman Reporters Teresa Alford, Lincoln Clifford, Gwenda Cragun, Joan Garrett, Rulon Garfield, Dorothy Johnson, Frank Lund, Jay Livingood, Rita Maffet. Signpost Presents ... Editorially, we feel that this week should see orchids presented to the International Relations club and to Faculty Sponsor Harold C. Bateman for launching the new series of pro-con articles on fundamental problems and issues emerging from the complex world in which we live. The series is tailored to at least partially stimulate the more intellectual element about the campus not only to reading the columns but also to contributing to them. We feel that Signpost has long lacked a section soberly considering vital local, national and interntional questions. We believe that calm and reasoned scrutiny of these issues must precede intelligent action. We hold that while one individual may not very dramatically affect the course of human events, the collective sentiments of many can measurably influence that course for good. We sincerely hope that ensuing articles will help you crystal-ize your own attitude toward many issues that at present leave you with a feeling of vague indecision. We hope you will feel free to criticise these views, but we trust you will remember they are writteen by students who, like yourselves, are groping for a path through an almost impenetrable jungle of human events. We believe that the mere attempt to articulate your ideas on these questions is profitable .We are glad to note that any member of the student-body is invited to contribute. It is not reserved for International Relations club members, although they will continue to sponsor the series with Signpost. We wish the club success in this new venture and pledge our full and unstinted cooperation at all times. , Green Light Search for Happiness Through Traffic of Life Stirring the emotions of ail-Americans and giving comfort and strength to thousands of men and women through his novels, Lloyd C. Douglas has ranked for years among the best authors whose works will live long after his mrtal days have ended. THE ROBE and THE BIG FISHERMAN, have thrilled the hearts of al Christians, because of the forceful, yet humble characters which the author creates, and the skill he uses in advancing their convictions, and determinations to follow the Master. Following the pattern of such attributes as force, integrity, humility and genuine emotion, Douglas has designed another book, THE GREEN LIGHT. This book is centered around the theme that man's progress life is not steadily onward, but for all of us there comes a day when the light turns green and the road ahead is clear. The characters are determined, living people, searching for a way to happiness through the congested traffic of life. Dr. Newell Page, a young surgeon who has ruined a brilliant career to Garry Spencer "Preferred Man" Voted "most preferred" by the women students of Weber at the A. W. S. preferred ball, Lavender and Old Lace, Feb. 17, was Gary Spencer. Spencer, a freshman, was announced "preferred man" during intermission at the dance and was presented with a gold cup. shoulder another's blame; Phyllis Dexter, who thought the man she loved had been responsible for her mother's death; Dean Harcourt, who believed that love was a gift and hate a disease these and mony others play their part in the dramatic sweep of GREEN LIGHT toward its happly ending. This book touches a great moral lesson. One which would enrich the life of every one who took the short time required to read it. Concert Shows Pianists' Skills Literally bowling over a large audience with their technical skill nnH internretation eleven Weber college student pianists presented a colorful concert of the classics last Monday in the Moench auditorium.First nf its kind ever held bv col legians, the recital, sponsored by the music department, featured the old masters of pianoforte: Liszt, Grieg, Chopin, Rubinstein, Ravel, Brahms, Gershwin and Rachmaninoff.Students performing' were Helen Fleming, Kathleen Barnett, Diane Dickson. Marilyn Wyberg, Gerrie Reese, Ramon Fuller, Patsy Pollard, Karen Whittet, Bonnie Stone, Janice Minter and Clark Holt. Members of the music depart ment directing the performance were Delmar Dickson, Clair Anderson, Clair W. Johnson and Roland Parry. Faculty members said the college has never before this year had such an imposing array of pianistic talent and that such a re cital as last Monday's was an in evitable must. Laines Latest Well, It's Different Frankie Laine's setting the pace this week with "Cry of the Wild Goose". It's an exciting tune. This countries treatment of the lyrical gem has it's own unique charm, which should earn for it a place at the top because the people just don't know what to think. Red hot on the disk's this week are: "Dear Hearts and Gentle People," "Chattaoogie Shoe Shine Boy," "Rag Mop," "Old Master Painter," and from first to fifth this week: "I Can Dream, Can't I?," "There's No Tomorrow," "Johnson Rag," "A Dreamer's Holiday," and "I Said My Pajamas." A Kiss "I Said My Pajamas." She doesn't know her P. J.'s from the bed covers (so it say) this one puts a coy pose on those lovers which goes to show you what a kiss can do (sometimes). In fact, if you want to keep your love live going, you better keep off that "Broken Down Merry-Go-Round." Gloom, Go Away! If ya wanta lower the boom on the gloom let Clancy do, it for ya with "Clancy Lowered the Boom!" Dennis Day bows to this one. Music! Music! Music! The new novelty sensation is done a bit too rapidly for me but I could catch some of the action in spite of it. Zing-A Zing-A Zing Boom! For lots of spirit and infection here's one for you to listen to, they throw every instrument in this conglomeration but the slide rule and I'm sure the math teachers wouldn't appreciate it if they did. Thi sones a sweet tune to end up with, sugar'n spice'n everything nice! "Candy and Cake, served on a platter by Mindy Carson and backed by "Foolish Heart." t I I Dear Editor, Tragedy struck on the Weber college campus in 1946. Attending Weber then was a boy named Bob Hansen. He was a friendly cuss interested in boxing, loved by students and faculty alike. Bob at one time along with other excited W. C. rooters after a W. C. defeat over Modesto J. C. decided to tear down the goal posts in good old college fashion. As the goal posts were being pushed back and forth the center beam broke, fell, striking Bob Hansen on the head. He died hours later. Immediately the sentiments on the campus were to do something in memory of Bob. A Bob Hansen Memorial Smoker was staged. In which a scholarship to W. C. was given to a deserving high school boy interested in boxing. The smoker was a success. It was held again the following year. But now it hasn't been held the last two years because of lack of student support. What a Blow! I thought Weber was noted for its family attitude. I guess we consider ourselves too cosmopolitan to support a smoker for that purpose. We probably consider it a little beneath us to feel the desire to remember a W. C. student killed amidst football hilarity. Probably some people wouldn't support it because it was sponsored by a social club. Sometimes I wonder why we are so proud of the Weber college spirit. Let's have another Bob Hansen Memorial Smoker and signify we have the heart and memory to recall when tragedy struck at Weber college. Rulon Garfield Dear Frank: In answer to your letter in the last issue of SIGNPOST regarding the possibility of the campus social clubs assuming the responsibility of checking coats at the checkstand and likewise gaining the profits which might be derived therefrom, I was able to gather the following information: During an interview with Dr. Foulger, who is the head of this school function, a suggestion was made by him saying if the social clubs really want some action taken in their bealf, to write a formal request to the president stating f . ,. j Weber Forum .m hh m m M m m m . M N , m m nh ,Jt, Broad Grins At Last! I'm wondering if the broad grins present upon the faces of the male students is because of the appro-priaion of a lavish men's lounge, or because of the warm weather making it possible to smoke outside.Due t o the rousing s e n 1 1-ment that invoked the board of control to open a cozy little hole on the summit of Mt. Everest erringly referred to as the old Acorn of: :e I feel it my duty to hold a class and develop strong constitutions for the trying trek up those ramps to reach our timber-line habitat. What jolly fun that will be, dashing up to our quaint men's lounge between classes, i. e., providing one has a two or three hour interval between classes. Things aren't as bad as they sound though, as that room in the top floor of the gym building is absolutely safe from flash floods which may strike the city at any time. Also, installation of a first aid station and oxygen system are now underway. One consolation offered to the faculty by this sentimental gift to their lovable male students, and that is: It will be impossible to smoke up there as at present, there is insufficient oxygen for igniting inflammable ma terial. By a phenominal coincidence, Gary Spencer, the preferred man of 1950, is the recipient of another title this week, having been chosen by a unanimous vote of the judges as the winner of "Saggy and Soggy f their desires. In the past the school has always done this job, and there is responsibility in taking care of it. The money which they have taken in has been for the upkeep of the ballroom. However, I see your point in wanting the change to help lessen your costs, because I've been informed that so far this quarter, all the clubs except Phoenix who have put on a dance have gone in the red. The same is true for many of the clubs during the fall quarter. I can't see how anyone could disagree that these dances put on by the social clubs are an important part in our school's entertainment and recreational activities and that they help to boost school spirit. If for no other reason but this, I believe they should receive some consideration if this matter is brought before the president. ( Yours truly, Editor Dear Ed: Seems to me that your esteemed Mr. Bonner is running this smoke business into the ground. It is not the intent of W. C. to be unfair to any special group, including those who indulge the puff puff habit. It is, however, the obligation of this, and all other state institutions to obey the regulations, and they specifically prohibit smoking in school buildings. I feel that rather than attempt to induce W. C. to violate the rules by constantly publishing the same old pitch, you should commend it Instead for its faithful adherence to the rules. A. Nony Mus RELAX while you play at the Sports Center Billiards 2472 Kiesel Ave. 1 f I I "Socks week." Watch the bulletin boards for announcement of a special assembly in which Mr. Spencer will be crowned the "Wearer of the Saggiest and Soggiest Socks on the Campus." Campus Capers . . . LeRoy McFarland tried to talk some tamale into preferring him last week. No dice, they've all heard about him. Sigma and Excelsior threw their annual bridge party two weeks ago. At last report, no lives were lost. The ex-huberant interest shown in the Military club by the stout-hearted vets is appalling. Offer them free refreshments and grub and still they won't wander out of their holes at night. K. Sewell neglecting to pass out El Ropos after the recent addition to said family . . . Chaunce, high pressure salesman . . . Stone on the straight and narrow . . . And that my fond friends it that. Veber "Wildcats" Dust Off Cobwebs Just in case you have notices a group of fellows on the campus wearing purple sweaters with a fighting Wildcat insignia, the Weber college Widlcat Service Organization are operating. After several years of rest the Wildcat club bounced back this year under the direction of Bill Critehlow, with Jay Olsen as faculty sponosr. With the constitution now under observation by the group the club is aimed at 'better service to the school and student body. The clubs formal debut was offering Weber students for the first time .student courtesy cards for the Fox Intermountain Theaters which has previously, only been sold to students took full opportunity of this sale as more than 1000 cards were sold. Wildcat club in its first stages has more than twenty members which meet directly after the assembly on Fridays in Monech 305. Any prospective men are urged to drop in at any meeting of the club. HUBBA! HUBBA! HUBBA! Like to hear a ginger-peachy argument about one of the most pressing questions before the country today? ""If so, please see Lawrence C. Evans, Annex 1, 102, and line yourself up as a monitor for one or more of the high school debates Friday, March 3. Monitors do not judge. They merely serve as timekeepers and see that things generally run "according to Hoyle." Volunteers are needed urgently to help make the giant tournament as successful as usual. Mr. Evans can use any student at the following hours Friday afternoon: 2 p. m.; 3:30 p. m.; 5 p. m.; 6:30 p. m. Each debate lasts one hour. Monitors may report the afternoon of the tournament to room 201 of the Moench building, "B" division headquarters. SHEAFFER'S ) TUCK AWAY THREESOME Pen, $10.00-Pencil, $4.00 Strotowriter, $7.00 Complete Set, $21.00 no fed. lax See Them At The |