1943_02 The Daily Collegian February 1943

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VOLUME TVyWTY-NINE
Nelson Leaves
For Cal Polytech
Comptroller Post
Donald Nelson, comptroller, hss
j been relessed from duty st Fresno
I SUte College for the remainder of
the yesr st tbe request of the State
Departments of Education and of
Finance.
Nelson hss been ssked to organize and administer the accounting
and management departments of
the Caltfornls Polytechnic School
at San Luis Obispo, the first of the
state schools for naval preflight
training. Six hundred enllated naval men are stationed there for six-
week periods throughout the year.
Nelson will handle the finances
necessary for housing, feeding, and
instruction of these men, as well
as similar expenses Incurred by
!00 regulsr students csrrylng on
agricultural projects.
The plsn Nelson works out will
probably be used as a pattern by
other Institutions to > be used ss
military training centers.
The comptroller will assume his
duties at San Luis Obispo February 15. Art Ssfstrom will take responsibility for maintenance of the
buildings and equipment, including
direction of mechanical and custodial services. He will be relieved
of part of hi* duties ss general
manager.
Carl Levin and Mrs. Betty Pret-
xer will  take  over  Nelson's    ec-
Peloyan Resumes
Paper Editorship
Sarkis Peloyan was re-elected
editor of The Colleglsn for the second semester by the Bosrd of Pub-
llcstlons Tuesdsy.
Three other men who also applied for editorship were Gordon
Scott, Jack Curtis and Ernest An-
Peloyan is a member or the ERC
and Is public relations direct,
the college.
He has appointed tbe following
editorial assistants: Catherine
Guthrie, epanaglng editor; Dean St.
John, sports editor: Betty Deranian, news editor: John Furqueron,
night editor: Clare Weymouth, society editor; Ernest Anderson,
copy editor, who Is also business
manager: Betty Magee. circulation
manager, and Jack Curtis, fei
LATE EXAMS GIVEN
For all late comers a repeat
English entrance examination
will be held February 11 at 11
e'elock In Room 209. The aptitude test Is scheduled for February 9 from 3-.10 to 5:30 In Room
115.  Beth tests sre   required  ol
FRESNO. CALIFORNIA. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1943
Budget Problems Cut
By Higher Enrollment
Announcing an enrollment which may mean an increase in
Fresno State College's state apportionment, thc business office today said that a total of 1,097 students have registered
for instruction'.
Of these students, 1,037 are listed as regular; 60.as junior
college and limited. Dr. Frank
Original Work
Basis For Award
Details of the Ina Gregg Thomas
scholarship fund, established in
memorial of thc late wife of Presi-
Frank W. Thomas, have been
completed.
Applications tor the award must
submit one piece of original crea-
work, which may be In any
, to the board of director*.
The scholarships will be granted
on the basis of scholarship, college
activity, and the work presented,
to a woman who haa completed one
year of college work.
Women applying for the award
must have a! B rplnus grade average. The recipient will be. announced each year
Thomas, college president, has said
that he expects approximately 100
more limited student* next week,
since registration In night classes
doe* not take place until the first
and second class sessions.
"Apparently enrollment will corroborate our estimates." commented Dr. Thomas, "and give us a favorable position in our request   for
more adequate allotment*    in    appropriations."
The present allotment was based
i an anticipated 10 per cent drop
in tho student body slic. Thc
tual decrease from the spring s
ster,   when   the   enrollment '
,510, is 2,9 per cent, and    10   per
cent from last semester's fign
1.204.
The   Individual    proportion
compiled.
Application forma will be avalla-
e after March 1 from the office
of the placement secretary.
Members of the administrative
board are Mrs. Kenneth Smith,
chairman: Patricia Murphy, secretary; Mrs. Stuart White, Mr*. J.
W. Canfleld. Mrs. Frank A. Ho-
man. W. E. Lockwood, Hubert Phillips, Mary Baker and Osta Fcurt.
The fund Is sponsored by Tokalon, women's honorary society, of
rhlch Mrs. Thomas was a member.
Marines To See
Captain Montell
Captain Doug Montell has Issued
a request to meet with all members of the Marine Corp* Reserve
class Hid. who arc now In college.
There will be a meeting for these
people Wednesday. Feb. 10. at 3:30
In Room 113. Any other men students of seventeen years of age.
not In any other reserve program,
are Invited to attend this meeting.
Captain Montell also will be
available the morning of Saturday.
Feb. 13. to answer questions of
men Interested In the United
States Marine Corps.
Reservists Must Apply
For Refund by March
All men student* who expect to
be called Into active service this
month must apply for a refund of
their registration fees. After February, no money will be refunded,
according to announcement from
tbe office of Donald Nelson, college
comptroller.
Such a request, however, will
„ean an official discharge from
school. Nelson safd.
Directors Plan
For Next Canteen
i!  second  playhouse    canteen
a Latin background will be nn
original   show,   formulated   by   a
1 or directors, according to J.
I'right. head of the drama department.
Wright will direct the skits:
ginla Hess, director of the
Nineties canteen, will have charrje
of the vocal numbers and mi
arrangements: John Ed Herbert of
thc art department will plai
sets; and Dorothy Hutch!
student director, will instruct
dance routines.
Final casting Is being made
week for the major roles and
chorus. "Interest In the new
has  prompted an  increased  regis-
Assemblies Set
For 12:30 Friday
The regular Thursday morning
assemblies have been re-scheduled
for Friday nsons at 12:30. according to Student President Floyd
Hyde.
The change was made necessary
because of new classes scheduled
during the Thursday assembly
i. Social science 5E. required
of all lower division men students.
Thc assembly Friday will be held
the   social   hall   of   the   u
Newly elected student body
rs will be Installed at this
A program to be presented    by
s been arranged by Student
ealdent Bill Larson
» of
Fresno State,
ere comes a
W spirit. This
tackling
t Is typi
cal of the American spirit tt
It's   an   enthusiasm   that
is  the most Important prerequl-
a moBl hearty welcome to the
freshman class, and with it go
my best wishes for a happy and
successful future al Fr,-.-nn State-
College."
DOC HYDE,
Student President.
500 Attendance
Expected at Pan
[American Confab
Approximately 500 persons are
expected to attend a conference st
Fresno State College on Inter-
American Affairs, beginning this
afternoon  and  extending   through
The general theme will be the
responsibility ot education for bet-
' r Inter-American understanding.
The first session win begin Uds
afternoon at 4 o'clock in Room 300
In McLane Hall. Dean A. It. Lens,
formerly superintendent of the Canal Zone Schools, will lead the discussion on what the elementary
schools can do.
tbe dinner session,. President
Frank W. Thomas will preside. Dr.
Malbone W. Grabsm of UCLA will
discuss problems and potentialities
of hemispheric solidarity.
the luncheon session the fol-
g day. Dr. Graham Stuart of
ord will speak on economic
factors in inter-American relations.
Dr. William O. Campbell of DSC
will supplement his address at the
Saturday morning session on influ-
i affecting education in the
Americas with colored motion pictures.
Reservations for   the   luncheon
103. Tbe price Is 75 cents.
The charm chorus will present a
program at the dinner session tonight.
PRESIDENT TRAVELS^
President Frank W. Thomas will
take part In a conference at UCLA
Monday and Tuesday os tho Impact of war on higher education.
Members of Air Corps Reserve
To Be Called to Active Duty
(E.I. "-/,: Folhuine is a com-
tllication received from the War
Department by Dr. Frank II7.
Thomas concerning the status of
the College Enlisted Reserte Corps
<f the U. S. Army.)
of war have now made It n
ry to call to active duty me
of the Air Corps Enlisted Re-
?. including those who have
been deferred to complete, as far
as possible, their college education.
Is contemplated that all mera-
of tbe Enlisted Reserve over
?ars of age will be called In
mmediate future except those
or quarter before Dec. 31.
e falling in tbe latter classifi-
n will be called at the end of
is planned that after a short
d of basic training many of
men will be returned to one
ie select college* or universi
ties for several months of addlUon-
nl schooling In a curriculum prescribed by the War Department.
It is tbe bope of this headquarter* that you will feel that this additional training will sufficiently
approximate that given at your Institution to warrant the award to
the student of the equivalent semester's work be would have done
had he been allowed to finish. If
this suggestion meets with your
approval your advice to this effect
will be greatly appreciated.
I would like to take advantage
of this opportunity to express the
appreciation of the Army Air
Forces for the splendid cooperation
you have given In the formation
and administration ot the College
Enlisted Reserve Corps which has
contributed so substantially to the
needs of tbe Aviation Cadet Training Program.
Very sincerely yours.
WILLIS S. FITCH,
Major. Air Corps,
Deputy, Chief for Procurement
Aviation Cadet Section.