1943_03 The Daily Collegian March 1943

              Pago Four 	
Over Year in College Offered
To Men in New Naval Group
The creation of a new naval class, V-12, which will make
it possible for men between thc ages of 17 and 19 to reee ve
one and one-third years of college training at the NavyV. expense has been announced in a bulletin released by the American council on education.        ♦ ~
I ERC Men Leave
Monday Morning
with a complele set of toilet articles, including shaving equipment,
soap, toothbrush and comb, and on
Ihe following morning all necessary Items of clothing will be I'll Is essential that men refrain
from taking extra civilian cloth ng.
hnn.l luggage, trunk*, radio*, etc..
to the Reception Center due to the
limited facilitie* tor checking and
safeguarding, stated Major Alfret
Walter. Infantry Executive Of Ic,
nt Ihe local station.
The men are advised to take on.
pair of comfortable shoe*. In goo,
repair. Taking private cars to   hi
Reception Center i» prohibited.
PERMITTED AT CENTER
All type* of Athletic equipment
and small musical Instruments
permitted nt the Center, how,
and the reservist* *re encouraged
in bring them with them.
When the group arrives al
Center they will be given p
card* to inform their fan
whether they have been nrcep ed
or rejected. Later another card
be Isued to notify their families of
the unit to which they have
final destination and permaner
dress.
_Th« Frtsno Stato Colleg* Colltgiarv-
pmersm  will  *b*orb
most   of  the
college students now e
Navy and  Marine Cor
thos«-   »ho  enlisted   i
Knlisted Reserve Corp
s with N»vy.
M... ir.- Corps, or Coa*
Guard pref-
erence.   and   those   w
dent   probationary  commissions   hi
the l"  S. Naval Rosen
ACTIVE DUTY
Men  accepted   tor  1
gram »ill go on active
duty In   ml
form under military ill
scipline with
Ihe   rating   of   »ppren
V. S. Naval Reserve.
Qunlifylng   te»ts   w
1   be   glen
about April 2. Those
selected will
training program In two i
The colics
training are
the Navy
The >
»,U     1
* particular college
so far as Is possible; it makes no
guarantee, however, that * reqi est
for a given college will be granted.
Preliminary application forms for
thc   V12   program   will   be  d
buted   through   the   college.   I
selection will  be made  by  spe lal
committees   after    Ihe    randldi
have   passed   a   thorough   phys cal
examination.
The committee will consist of an
educator, selected on basis of his
competence in appraising qualif cations    of prospective   college    stu-
training will consist of four lerms
of 16 week* duration each. The
course tor chaplains, medical and
dental officers wSl be 12 term*
long, for engineers, eight.
Courses will emphasize fill dalles, science. English, history, engineering drawing, and phy* cal
training.   Premedical  and   pre-den-
Student* wll be allowed lo carry
elective courses provided the extra
work does not interfere with "proper   performance   of   assigned   du-
Synthetic Rubber
Topic of Lecture
It. J. King of the physical science
department of Fresno Stat.- college
I* lecturing every Tuesday evening
on organic chemistry and its Industrial applications to the chemists of
the Roma Winery-
One of the aplication* cited by
King is synthetic rubber which Involves tbe use of great quantities
of Industrial ethel alcohol.
King said yesterday that makers
of alcohol are doing as much for
the defense of their country as are
the makers of ships and airplanes,
aa there are two ounce* of ethel
alcohol In every machine gun bul-
let.
Kultti Is Soloist
certo In which Kultti will take th
»olo part Is strong nnd vlgorou
It   Is   followed  by  a  calm,  seren
program will be three dances from
Tschalkowsky's Nutcracker Su te:
Dance of the Sugar Plums. Dance
of the Utile Toy Flute*, and Arab
Dance.
Corelll* Christmas Concerto
Crosso will be played this evening,
as well as Mozart's Symphony In
1) minor or thc Hoffner symphony.
Three short number* »et from
eighteenth century England. Alle-|
retto nnd Hornpipe by Jam,
look and Air by Battishlll. all
ill  be Included  In this evening
Engineers Lead
Continued from Page i
cording to Myron Anderson. Those
entering  the  tennl*  tourney  need
bring only   their  racquets  a*  thc
college will furnish the balls.
Future event* on the program Include a Softball tourney, swlmm ng
tournament and a handball ladder.
It I* problematical however. If they
will all be run off a* It will depend
on student Interest.
Anderson also-stated that there
definitely will not be any badminton or golf toumamenu this spring.
WANTED—Two assistant track
managern. Small hours, high pay.
See Joe Romo at Stadium between
3:30 and 5:30 p. m . daily.
BAKER AS QUASIMODO
LEADING CONTENDERS lor the "most original costume-"
was Don Baker, who masqueraded as the Hunchback ol
Notre Dame. He i sshown here with Bette lean Miner. ex-
Fresno Stater.
More Dates for
Campus Photos
Patty 8L John, editor 0|
Campus, haa announced the t0
Ing dates during which the i
bera of the several orgsnlz,
must have their pictures u.er,
they are to appear In c
book.
March 5. I* the dentin
members ot the Blue K<
Ph., Delta, Varsity F. Brt
Buckle, and Freshman Won
Luncheon Club to have their
tures Uken.
The Phi Mu Alpha. Chi Pi gi_
Chi Beta Alpha, and The KmT
to be Uken between the «JL
March 5 and 12; Sigma Tau tL,
Chi. Alpha DelU Gamma. CeB.
Carvan. ZeU Mu. and Zeta Tl
between the date, of March 12,
Seniors File for Graduation
In June, Teaching Credentials
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..  n.   Kilur.-itlon
v ph. Ee>; to
L Edoc'n   To,,
g IMI-n. Frederick. A. B. ill.
line-. Kv*. A. B. Education
Iter*. Dorothy. A. n.  l:.i-„ -n.,
II.r,    M .->,>,    A.   i:    l-l..«    Ec
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Tau Delta, and Empathy sbci
Uken between March 19 an,
All the sororiUe* - Alpha t
DelU Kappa. Delu Mu |>a| rj,
Sigma Epsilon, Omega XI Omit-,
Sigma Phi Gamma, and p,| r
Iota —should be taken h
March 26 and April 2.
Between April 2 and 3 the t
S. Tokalon. Kappa Delta pj K)
Phrateres, Omicron SigmaV
Pl Epallon should have the
turea taken.
Appointments ahonhl he
with the photograph.-, u
Wagner.
250 Dime Stamps
Sold at Dance
Approximately 250 ten-cent war
saving stamps were purchased by
FSC student*, the 250 who attended the annual Masque Ball hel, In
the Marigold Ballroom Friday evening, according to Joetta Belcher,
dance chairman.
The sweepstakes award wa*
given by the Judge* lo Matt Freeman, who wa* dressed a* vivacious
Catherine and Robert Guthrie.
dressed a* a charming aenorlu
her dashing cavalier, were
ded the mint beautiful cos-
prize,
eased a* the heroic Superman.
Temple Davles wa* Judged to have
the  most  origin*!,  of  those
t a patriotic theme.
Alpha Theta sorority
various member*
-irtory   garden   and   were
awarded the group prize.
Judge, of the costume.'were Mel-
WILL MEET TODAY
There will be a meeting of Alpha
Phi Gamma, honorary co-educa-
tlon»l journalistic fraternity, at 4
p. m. today In the women's lounge
Krnest Anderson, president.
The meelng will be for the purpose of pledging new
vin K. Glbbs, assistant district attorney, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank A.
Homan. former m*yor of Fresno.
The new pledge* to tbe Omega
XI Omicron aorority were entertained last night at a desert party
given by Mr*. Marjory T. Zelhart.
member ot the *ctlve alumni chapter of the sorority, at her home on
Following the dessert course, a
business meeting was held and the
evening spent Informally.
Formal pledging was held February 21 at the home of Helen Taul
on University avenue. Those
pledged were Verna Bsker. Mildred Bender. Elizabeth Arrante,
Beverly; Ellas. Sally Blakeley. Kitty Claire Butler. Louise Smith, and
Phylll. White.
San Joaquin Valley's
Leading Jeweler
Since 1910
A. S. Shaddow
Incorporatnd
1134 Fullon
Phone 2-3197
Special rates
all
College studen
and Faculty
members
Managemen
Maurice "Red'
Member
Class 1926
Varsity
Alpha Fraten
Silve
Socie
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VOLUME TWENTY-NINE
"READABLE-WORTH    READING"
Blue Key Party
Honors ERC Men
n. c men levrlng tor the army
Monday, the Blue  Key  tomorrow
night Is sponsoring the first Warl
Nlgbt at the social  hall ot the
A wide variety of entertainment
it planned for the evening;. Norman
Stebblns, recently elected president of Blue Key, announced that
dancing, games and a group of
\»rlety numbers would be presented.
The all-college affair Is stag. The
promotion of the War Night Idea
originated after downtown people
criticised the college tor hold ng
mo elaborate social functions 1th
no connection with the war efrort.
These War Nights, and In th- future all college gatherings, will require for admission a set purchase
„r defense stamps. Admission tomorrow night Is two sumps.
According to members of the
nine Key and Floyd Hyde, president, the success of these all school
"parties" lies In the attendance of
hays and, especially, girls In sUg
groups. Hyde sUtes:      v    ,
"Because the War Nlgbt -program* will not Just be a dance, but
.. party with a variety of things to
,lo and watch, every student can
come and have a good time whether
i hey have a date or not. and regardless    of   whether    they    can
Howard Henderson is In charge
if the entertainment. Tbe program
or the evening Includes about an
,our and a half of dancing, a half
tour or games, community singing,
in,I a short program by entertain-
irs. The doors of the social hall
rill open at g p. m.
Zetes to Select
1943 Sweetheart
week by members of the fraternity
on the basis of events In which
contestents will participate during
tbe week, lt was announced by
Don Baker, contest chairman.
Two candidates from the pledge
classes of each sorority at FSC
were aubmltted to the fraternity
yesterday. Those entered In the
cqntest are, Sally Blakely and Verna Baker, Omega XI Omicron; Carolyn Beckley and Nadlne Kennedy.
Sigma Phi Gamma: Fairy Norton
and Bobble Potter. Delta Mn Phi;
Barbara Chltty and Jeanne Barger.
Alpha Theta; JoetU Belcher and
Sara Sager, DelU Kappa; Roberta
Bristol and Juanlta Brown. Psi Chi
IoU; Joyce Dunkel and Gertrude
Malssonneuve.  Delta   Sigma   Epsi-
The contest, which opened officially on Monday, will get underway Wednesday noon when tbe
candidates will be entered In a
bicycle race, a make-up race, and
an Impromptu speech. All contest-
mu are asked by Baker to he In
ERC Men Leave
For Active Duty
Monday Morning
Fresno SUte College ERCs leaving for the Reception Center at the
Presidio of Monterey must report
to their group leader, Stanton Levy,
at Ihe Southern Pacific depot
Monday March 8. at 2:15 a. m., according to Dr. Frank R. Morris,
armed services representaUve at
the college.
Levy. In charge of the 63 men
scheduled to leave, will check In
the reservists. Issue further orders
and see that all men get on tbe
train. The train Is due to lesve the
depot at 2:45 a. m. A special coach
haa been reserved for the enlisted
The train on which the
leaves will arrive In San Francisco I
at 9:20 a. m. The ERCs will be free
until 3:30 p. m.. when they must report to their group leader at thc
Southern Pacific station at 3rd and
COMPLETE EQUIPMENT
The group will arrive at the Re-
tptlon Center at 7:1S p. m. W th-
a few hours after their arrival
it men will be Isued a complete
it -of-toilet article*. Including
shaving equipment, soap, toothbrush and comb. On the follow ng
morning   all
FRESimu. UAUFORNIA. FRIDAY, MABCH 5. 1943~
Provision has been made tor the
en to eat breakfast on the train.
The leader has been provided with
order for the groups lunch and
the final meal will be served In
Monterey.
ERC* are asked not to take any
unnecessary civilian clothing with
them.  As   little  personal   luggage
possible should be taken due to
> limited facilities for checking
d safeguarding.
THREE MONTHS BA8IC
Morris, slated that the
will  probably  receive about t
months of basic  training.  During
this  period,  he  said, they *1
Continued en Page 4
USS Playhouse Show Will
Be Launched Monday at 8
The U. S. S. Playhouse is being launched at 8 p. m. next
Monday from the basement of the University Street Playhouse. Meeting the passengers'as they cross the gangplank
will be Captain Bob Winzler and'First Mate Stuart Hyde,
who will present the tourists with life preservers.
Table reservations for this Carib-
Red Cross Drive
Begins Monday
The Red Cross War Chest campaign win begin at Fresno State
College next Monday. W Nu Oam-
ma. pre-nurslng honorary, will be
In charge.
Pre-nur«lng atudenU In charge
will wear Red Cross shield Insignia*. Tables wil be plsced In
the main foyer and the union.
The campaign obJecUve wll be at
ast a dollar, the Red Cross membership fee, from every member of
the student body, the faculty, and
the administration.
The drive will be organized on a
militant basis. Colonel Gertrude
Brocks, college nurse, and Colonel
Emily Cost of the physical education department are In direct
charge. Under them will be Cen-
ral Josephine Arbios and General
Irgtnla Whltehlll.
The captain of team I, which will
ontact the faculty. Is Rernadlne
Bland.  Dorla Johani
Captain   Mary  J
Carter I* in
Mundy. Ruth
Mundy. and Melba Frame of team
II. who will attend to the administration and employees.
CapUIn Grace Conner* and Shirley Gardner will take charge of
the training school.
Co-capUln. Virginia Sloane
Frances Taylor, In charge of the
student body, have as members of
their team Mary Nellson. Marjory
Jastrum. Connie Andlovlc, Marlly
Webster. Marian Nelson, and '"'
ginla Wagner.
bean Cruise should be obtained
dsy, or aa soon aa possible, according to Bernlce Palva, financial
secretory. Student body cards
cover all entrance fees, except a
25 cent refreahment charge.
EXTRA SHOW8
"Unless the production Is a complete seUout every night, the Playhouse Is not obligated to present
extra shows," reminded J. W.
Wright, head ot the drama department. He sUted that If attendance
demanded, the canteen would run
the first three nlgbU of the follow-
The playhouse box office Is open
every day from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
All ERC men may see Wright for
permission to attend Saturday or I
Sunday dress rehearsal.
The production has been executed by a board of directors, with
Virginia He»s. director of the f rst
canteen. In charge of product on.
Dorothy Hutchison is student
dance director, and John Ed I er-1
belt ot the art department Is plan-1
nlng the stage settings.
OLD MAID TEACHERS
Featured In thc Latin tour are
three old maid school teachers,
Patricia Vogeler. Barbara Spa k*.
and Barbara Pugh. Stuart H -de
and Lucille Snyder will enact Stephen Leacock'* The Raft.
Featured vocalists arc Beverly
Kulltz, Pormella Snyder, and It ith
Aden.
Five sets which have been p an-
ned by Herbert and tl
Roberts Says Spring Swing Possible
Bv Mickey Lindsey I Probably  would support a pro, uc-1 were divided between tbe USO tnd
By Mickey Lindsey
is possible that Fresno Slate
have a Spring Swing this year,
very unlikely, according to G.
Franklin Roberts, director of ast|
uction.   "You're Telling
Me."
v"The responsibility, how
•id. "
with  11
"he
there has been no official demand
Swing."
One of the reasons given unofficially by Roberta for the dl.con-
Unuance of Spring Swing i* the
lack of student Initiative. Approximately 350 students are needed to
present a show similar to the one
la*t year, but a smaller "war show"
could be given.
To date, Fresno State has presented five Spring Swing .bow*.
In the part they have been sponsored   by   the  Fresno   Bee.   which
have been student written. So far
no script has been written and no
suitable plays have been scouted.
Became so many men are going
Into the armed services. Roberts
agreed that an all-girl show might
be well received, since in past
years the basic attraction of the
girl   show   could   be   presented   If
enough suitable talent were avail-
Should It be decided not to present a show this year nothing has
been planned as a substitute. How-
r suggestions aa substi-
__   ..r  Spring  Swing  Include
the all-gtrl show, a vaudeville, or
strictly musical presentation.
■    Part of the proceeds of tbe 1912
| production   "You're   Telling   Me"
Red Cross. The remal
used to purchase war bom
association. A show this year would
probably be based on a patriotic
theme and the proceeds used
advance the war effort policy
up by the college War Board.
At present faculty support Is
vided. Robert* believes, but
enough student interest and tni
support the production.
"Spring Swing I* a worth while
project and should be contln ted
In normal times." Roberts
"However, If a Spring Swing
were presented this year. th<
no reason why It should suffer In
quality."
Last year's show, under Roberts
direction, ran two nights at the
Memorial Auditorium and pla ed
before approximately 6.000 persoi
About 1.0un of thi* number were
students
35 Frat Pledges
Named Yesterday
Announced yesterday at 4 o'clock
by Mitchell P. Briggs. dean of men.
were the names of 35 pledges to
the five fraternities on the Fresno
State College campua.
The ZeU Mu fraternity and the
TbeU Chis, tied tor the most
pledges with 11 each. Next In line
were the Mu Alpha DelU having
eight pledges, then the Sigma Tau
with three, and in fifth place was
the Alpha with two.
ZETA MU: Wilbur Beasley. Hor-
lan Blglione, Bob Groendyke, Jack
Hunt, Frank Mesple, Muriel Pan-
nett. Bob Poor, Bob Venn, Gordon
Watrath, Ed Youngman, and Sam
Zahnle. Jr.
MU ALPHA DELTA: George
Barrett Bruce Mecartea, Joe Pe-
relra. Jr., Fred PlmenUI, Lee WII-
klns. Bob Reisner, John Woody,
nd Spencer Knoll.
THETA CHI: Charles Bell, Jsck
Burkholdcr. Edgar Deatherage.
Chester Dietler. Stanley Griggs,
Glen Harnlsb, Jr., John Nalond,
Roy Ross, John Van Meter, Larry
trelt. and Mat Freeman.
ALPHA: James Dougherty and
Daren Neltdrk."
SIGMA TAU: Anthony Allam-
presse, Kenneth Carlson and Roger Alan PIrie.
With the handing out to the fraternity presidents which began at
midnight on Wednesday, the names
of their new pledges silence period
Preference night was held on
Wednesday and concluded the week
of rushing which began lsst
Wednesday.
Hyde Names War
Activities Group
The names of the members appointed to tbe War Board, newly
inaugurated committee, for the final
Jurisdiction on national defense ac-
thc Fresno State College, were announced yesterday
by student body president, Floyd
Hyde.
Members Include Norman Stebblns. JoetU Belcher, Dorothy Rees,
Nadlne Kennedy, Harold Dlel, Bob
""Inzler. and Jeanne Topp.
Rules for governing the activities
at the college and principles set up
o see that the proceeds from the
arlous affairs given will be In dl-
cct aid to the war effort, will bo
the aim of the board.
cases not  falling under  the
-liles. the board  will  reserve
the right to pass on activities on
dividual merits' Judging them a*
:   meeting  of  the  War
■ fit.
they s
The   I
clock In Hyde's office.
SWING DANCE TODAY
The Hammer Field Swing Band
will be featured at the assembly
today, according to Don Baker, new
student body vice-president. Baker
has promised to make tho future
assemblies entertaining.
The assembly starts prompUy at