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Show February 11, 1955 SIGNPOST Page 3 Put in A Nickel And Let The Music Go Round and Round By Don Fowler Being inspired by a high C ' note and generally being thirsty, a group of hardy critiques-musicale about campus set out one morning to investigate the charges that deplorable conditions presently thrive in the world of so-called "popular" music. After being duly fortified by a quick rendition of Gluus' D flat minor nocturne for glockenspeil and harpsichord they proceeded to a local drive-in to begin investigation.After clearing their conscience with ASCAP, and quaffing the proffered brew, they proceeded to compile a list of the songs that embellish and belch forth from the glowing gob of plastic loosely termed a juke box. As the list added up to the "100 Selections of Sparkling Hi-Fi Imitation," it be came apparent that some sort of an axiom must be formulated to explain the mess. For example: 'All the world loves a lover, especially one who has an oedipus complex or is a paranoic manic depressive." June Moon Goon Casting aside the "nonsense" songs, written solely for their poetic lyrics and enchanting harmonics, the panel found that theJune-moon-goon school of tearjerkers still holds forth, currently flavored with lilting lyricals that promise death or worse "iffen you-all don' luv me aneemoorr". These ballads a-la-trash can be classified, after a fashion, according to the degree of passion or homicide involved. To wit: The ones who kill themselves over a lost love have already been described. Then there are those who haven't got the guts to kill themselves. Instead they sob bitterly about having tears in their ears from crying over the long lost who probably got lost because they couldn't stand the blubbering jerks. In the same vein are those ditties whose sobbing warbler seems to have given up pining for the straying flame and content themselves with calling him or her names. These usually suggest that besides being a fickle, two-timing slob, he or she didn't care enough to put forth his or her best efforts on the amour side, while the singer gave all. Third Type The third type of lyric might be called a "seduction of the innocent". These are usually an invitation into you know where or a passionate plea to be shown what Dr. K. meant by birds and bees. The distinguishing feature of this type is the singing, usually a low-pitched feminine voice dripping with the old three-letter standby. In view of all this mooning, swooning and panting over love affairs past, present or perhaps, the panel drew one conclusion. The conclusion? "Gimme another nickel, that Sadie Saxy sends me." But not very far, just to the nearest burp cup. You Bet I'll Go -8 Here's how to do it, men! Nelson Wright calls up Nancy Frazier to tell her he'll accept her Invitation to the Preference ball. The CMb Cmer Phoenix Has Been Partying Last Thursday we had a terrific swimming party with L. D. First, we went to the gym to swim, then we went to the Bertha Eccles Hall to dance and play games. Dee Neuenschwander was in charge of the recreation, and Ray Humphries was in charge of the party as a whole. Ray announces that next Tuesday will be a party with the "Merry Maids" of Chanodo. This party will feature skating along" with the dance and games and food. L. D. Makes Pledges Work for Membership Congratulations to the thirty new members of La Dianaeda ! The crew of Scrubbies made a fine showing during "Hell Week" by selling Polio crutches and swabbing the deck of the lounge. Our pledges also had their own ideas concerning the week's happenings ever tasted a dog-meat sandwich or a vinegar-flavored orange? The L. D. crew had several fun-filled parties of sleigh riding and dancing with Excels and Sigma. A few washed faces and a few hard bumps added to the enjoyment of all. Since the holidays four L. D. girls are sporting diamond rings congratulations Nola Kay Edson, Barbara Roberts, Connie Frances and Betty Peterson. Most Preferred Man Will Be Crowned At Preference Ball A gold loving cup will be awarded to the "Most Preferred Man" on the campus as a fitting climax to the Associated Women Students' "Charm Week" at the annual Preference Ball to be held on February 18. The week's activities will commence with a fashion show in the Moench Auditorium on Monday, February 14. The Home Economics Dept., under the direction of Mrs. Mumford, will join forces with the AWS to present the latest fashions supporting the theme, "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody." Cash Awarded Thursday, the 17th, means cash awards for winners of the talent show to be presented by the various social units on the campus. Each club will put on an act lasting from five to seven minutes, and will be judged on participation, originality, talent, costuming, and general appeal. To the club putting on the best show goes $15, with $10 and $5 for second and third places, respectively. Biggest Affairs One of the year's biggest affairs, the Preference Ball will finish the week on Friday, the 18th. The dance is girl's choice, the girls having obtained their dates by means of a date bureau. Boys who have been preferred will receive their invitations this week-end and are urged to contact the girls as soon as possible. The theme of the semi-formal dance will be "Moonlight Mood," and tickets will go on sale Monday in the lob by of building one for $1.50 per couple. Corsages will not be in order. I Found It! ' - . y ; v tr. ff '. "-""- ' f,-fff ,- v :':f--:: -':Xf ' f Nurses Are Busy Learning And Having A Good Time The new freshman Nursing Class has finally gotten well into the swing of school life. Mary Bunderson has been elected president; Louise Last, vice president; Madelyn Hancock, secretary, and Connie Berlin, treasurer. Now we are busily engaged in learning our nursing procedures but you can be sure our social activities will net be neglected. The club will send a representative to the National Nurses Convention in the east in the near future. Ronald "Scrud" Rawle is getting rich the easy way by gold-digging in the lounge chairs. Engineers Plan 'Fabulous' Field Trip Bob Standing, president of the Engineers' Club, and Mr. Jack Atkins, advisor, wish to announce the annual fabulous California field trip. The club has elected to go to San Francisco this year. The group will leave on Wednesday, March 16, and arrive back in Ogden Tuesday, March 22. Final exams will be given early to those who are going. The trip is closed to engineers until February 15; then if,the bus is not filled up, it will be opened to the student body. 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