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CHARTERS AH organizations who have not called for tholr charters of recognition by May 14 will be declared unrecognized, according to Fred Pierson.
SEMI-CENTENNIAL YEAR
VOL. NO. XXI.
Los Angeles, California, Thursday, May 8, 1930.
No. 134
death toll
IN TORNADOES NEARS NINETY
Texas Twisters Spread Destruction Over State With Millions Damage.
Dallas. Texas, May 7—(INS)—
Ninety persons reported dead, hundreds Injured, many seriously, and property dnmage mounting into millions ot dollars were left today in the wake of a series of tornadoes which leveled a score of communities In central Texas late yesterday.
Several towns were practically obliterated.
More than a score were killed at Frost, a community of several hundred, when every building in the town was demolished. Malone,
Bynum, Ash Creek and Massey were also reduced to ruins.
Every town and hamlet in the western section of Navarro county felt the full force of the spiralling storms. After cutting its tortuous path through this county the tornado veered into the eastern parts of Hill. Ellis and McLennan counties, leaving widespread death and desolation.
Residents of the stricken sections were caught without warning and many were killed as their homes crumbled before the force of the hurricane winds.
In the town of Frost, only the small brick jail was left standing. Several hundred school children in the Frost school miraculously escaped death or injury when they were marched into the basement.
SAFE BY MINUTE A minute later the roof was rip- I ped off and a part of the upper ExtraVaganza Songs
WFeaCraVwaaln'feit that the death Broadcast by Trio toil would mount rapidly when Over Radio Station
rural communities in the path of	-
the disturbances were heard from. Popular numbers from the re-Caravans of mercy, carrying j cent extravaganza "F o o t s t e p s" doctors, nurses, food and supplies were broadcast last night at 9 were rushed into the storm-swept o'clock from station KMPC, Dev area from San Antonio, Waco and Hills. After this every Wed-other larger cities.	, nesday at this time is to be k
No complete list of the dead as the "Trojan Half-Hour." and injured was available yet. | Jean Maschio, director of the Paralyzed communications hin-1 dancing ln the extravaganza, an-dered any attempts to gain an | nounced the program. Eight girls exact account of the dead and j danced on a floor especially built injured. Several communities in | by station KMPC for the clog the vicinity of Waco, where the numbers. The Dental quartet sang twister was first seen, are com- their number from "Footsteps" pletely cut off.	j about the "College Boys.”
Two men were killed and thir- j The trio, composed of Betty teen others injured when the ; lou Henderson, Margaret Thomas, twister struck Randolph field, an [ an(i Ruth Ann Byerley sang “Little (Continued on Page Two) j one.” Ray Hatfield played a medley of popular songs including other feature numbers from “Footsteps."
The whole program last night was called "Review of 1930 anil Varieties.” The name was cho-More than 200 Trojan mothers I sen from current attractions ol and their sons gathered at the the stage and screen
Four Compete Tonight In Ames Finals
Contest Will Be In Form Of Debate; Grade By Low-Point System.
Finals of the E. Neal Ames oratorical contest will be held tonight in Bovard wil Sid Levine, Martin Agens, Don Prosser, and Richard Tilden competing. The finals are in the nature of a debate upon the question: “Resolved, That modern science tends to destroy theistlc faith.” Tho debate will start at 8 o’clock in Bovard auditorium.
Levine and Agens will represent the affirmative issues of the question. The four finalists were picked from a list of twenty frosh speakers in the preliminary trials conducted two weeks ago. In the preliminaries the contestants were required to deliver five-minute orations on either side of the theistlc faith question but it was deemed advisable to make the finals ln the nature of a debate thus giving the speakers a better opportunity of displaying their speaking ability. Ten minutes will be allowed each debater for constructive speeches and five for rebuttals.
The finalists will be graded by the low-point system according to delivery, thought, and presentation. The speaker receiving the lowest possible score will be declared the winner of the 1930 Ames trophy contest and will be presented with a silver loving cup from E. Neal Ames, donor of the trophy.
Pageant Workers Are Asked To Report Today
The girls who signed up to work In the pageant "Victory" to be given during Semi-centennial week, are asked to meet Catherine Stone on the third floor of Speech at 3:15 today.
Those who should report are: Marjoria Edick, Dorris Montgomery, Dorothy Carlson, Doris Yoakum, Dorothea Purcell, Doris Hackmuth, Margaret Ewart, La Verne Dugas, Betty McDougall, Rosemary Beeman, Jane Ab-berley, Dorothy Pyles, Laurence Hamilton, Janet Pel-phrey, Dorothea Rank, Alice Stiff, Louise Thompson, Helen Nance, Dorothy Dele-van, Mary Lisbeth Kelly, Bernice Leger, Elinor Wilhoit, Maxine Frank, Louise Johnson, Vera Woargaft, Doris Henry, Katherine Lane, Norma Edgar, Beatrice Blue, Myra Jane McClung, Margaret Dudley, Ethel Wager, Betty Ferris, Betty Henderson, and Mildred Russel.
ELECTIONS TO TAKE PLACE TOMORROW FOR S.C. OFFICERS
Polls Will Be Open From 8:30 to 3; Arthur Langton Heads Commission of Workers Who Will Distribute Ballots.
All students having identifica-*ing, Virginia Smith, Myron Sunde,
MOTHERS AND SONS ATTEND BANQUET
seventh annual Mother and Son banquet held last night in the Y. M. C. A. rooms as a climax to the day’s celebrations in honor of the university mothers. Special chapel services were held for the guests with fraternity luncheons and a President’s reception following.
Including the internationally famous “I-ark Song” in her program, Ellen Beach Yaw presented a series of classical lyrics. As a special feature, the celebrated artist read a short tribute written to her mother. An octette from the Trojan glee club followed the prima donna’s recital.
Toasts were given by George Peterson and Mrs. Ruggles with Mrs. A. Jacobson and William Leech responding. Del Dowlzer acted as toast master of the eve ning.
Decorations for the evening carried out a fanciful rainbow idea Bright colors against a background of silver gray were edged with green to complete the effect. Great baskets of spring flowers, petaled nut cups, and green glassware added to the table trimmings.
Through the courtesy of the Uir-kel music company, a Steinway grand was furnished for the occasion and Xeeland's department store arranged for the decorative table service. Committees working under Glen Turner's direction were led by Herscliel Hedgepath, arrangements; Aubrey Fraser, din-Uer; Stanley Ituggles, program, and Ralph Bowers, decorations.
On May 14 Bob Brown and his Southlanders will be heard at 9 o'clock from the same station. “A Little of This and a Little of That" picked up around the cam pus will be broadcast on May 21 All of the programs are under the direction of Jean Maschio, who secured the time and the station. Trojans should watch for future programs from this station as it is hoped that many more can be presented.
Doctor Touton Speaks To Los Angeles Club
Vivid comparison of educational methods and results of 40 years ago and the present day were made by Dr. Frank C. Touton. vice-president of the University of Southern California, in an address on "Twentieth Century Methods in Education,” before the fortnightly meeting of the Los Angeles City club. Dr. Touton, who was recently appointed a member of the board of directors of the club made his initial appearance as chairman of 'he «entnr open forum by leading the educational discussion.
S. C. SORORITIES TO HOLD ANNUAL SPRING CARNIVAL
Student Union Scene of Pan-
Hellenic Dance; Japanese
Atmosphere Prevails.
In an atmosphere suggestive of Japanese springtime with all of its color and gaiety, Greek letter women on the campus will hold their annual spring informal Panhellenic dance tomorrow evening, at 9 o’clock In the social hall of the Student Union.
Artificial Japanese quince trees heavily laden with bright red and orange blossoms will form a background for the dancers. Garlands of wisteria will be hung from the lights. The lamps of the hall will be supplanted by Japanese lanterns for the occasion, and Japanese parasols will lend a further decorative effect.
The dance programs will reflect the colors used in the decorations.
Opportunities are still open for non-sorority girls and striv Greeks <n obtain bids to the dan-e, stated Erma Willis, president of the organization. Because of the interest that is being aroused in the preparations for the dance, a large number is expected to be present Miss Willis stated.
Patrick Marsh and his orchestra will provide music for the dance which is to be strictly Informal.
Patrons and patronesses will in elude Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford. Dean Pearle Aikin Smith. Dean Francis M. Bacon. Professor John E. Norskog, Prof. Charles O. Stewart, Miss Julia Norton McCorkle, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowers.
tion cards are urged to cast votes Friday between 8:30 and 3 o’clock when the election of officers for the Associated Students next year will be held, stated Leo Adams, president of the student body.
Under the direction of the Election Commission headed by Art Langton, the distributing of ballots will be carried on throughout the day. Knights and Squires will be on hand to see that no electioneering is done within a fifty foot limit set around the pools.
MEETING CALLED
To receive their instruction and assignments at the polls, members of the election commission who are going to assist Friday are to meet with Langton In the office of the student committee chairmen at 12:15 p. m., today.
Commission members asked to report are Florence Bryan, Virginia Dunn, Fred Goss, Arnold Friedman, Tom Flynn, Verma Hayden, Virginia Monosmith, Ran Swanberg, Curtis Totten, Mary Weegar, Ray Zeman, Tom Patterson, Hyrum White, Ralph Schlll-
Victor Muller, Marlon Clark, Mildred Bussell, Richard Harris, Irma Elridge, Brounella Baker, Norma Kothe, and J. Marshall Miller.
POLLS DISTRIBUTED
Polls for the colleges will be situated on the front sidewalk of Administration building and in the college of engineering, college of pharmacy, college of commerce, college of architecture, college of music, and the college of dentistry.
Schools to vote along with the collego of letters, arts and sciences are the school of speech, school of social welfare, school of education, and the school of religion.
NAMES LISTED /
Candidates as their names shall appear on the A. S. U. S. C. ballot are for president: Lewis Gough, Glenn Johnson, Sam Newman, and Ran Ritchey; for vice-president: Betty Henninger and Janet McCoy; for secretary, Winifred Biegler and Hazel Redfield; and for yell king, Fillmore C. Marvin.
Petitions Are Due T omorrow For Publications
Storm’s “Immensee’ Presented Tonight
Lender the auspices of the Deutsche Verein, a dramatic version of Theodore Storm’s “Immensee' will be presented tonight at S o’clock in the Y. M. C. A. hut Because of its simplicity of style, this work of Storm’s is one of
Banquet Has Shrine Motif
Mothers and Senior Women To Be Honor Guests At W.S.G.A. Banquet.
Decorations for the W. S. G. A. banquet to be held Wednesday evening, May 14 at 7 o’clock will br centered around the model of the Trojan Shrine which will be given a prominent place, according to Marjorie Growell, chairman of the decorations committee. The tables will be decorated with yel low candles and spring flowers.
Mothers of university women and graduating senior women will be the honored guests at the banquet. As this is -Semi-Centennial year, the annual W. S. G. A. spring banquet and the Y. W. C. A. Mothers and Daughters banquet are being combined into one large Semi-Centennial affair.
Awards for scholastic, athletic and activity endeavors will be pre sented by Dean Crawford and pre sldents of the various organizations. Honor scrolls will be presented to the ten most outstanding and prominent graduating senlo women. The names of those so honored will not be made known until the time of presentation.
Carrying out the “Trojan Shrine’ motif, the subjects of the toasts will be taken from the insignias at the base of the statue and wili explain the meaning of the Shrine which will be unveiled during i».e Semi-Centennial week. A toast to the mothers will also be given to which one of the mothers will respond.
Tickets for the banquet may be procured from representatives of the various organizations or f.om the W. S. G. A. office, and are being sold at $1.50 each. Virginia Monosmith, chairman of the ticket committee requests that all girls turn their ticket money in fo her
Deadline Set For Contest
Tomorrow Announced By Dr. Wann As Last Day To Submit Scripts.
Tomorrow, May 9, is the last day for students to submit manuscripts to “The Abundant Life" contest, according to Dr. Louis Wann, chairman or the English department.
The selection of a proper definition of the title and the man ner of its treatment are left en tirely to the contestant. In this way an opportunity Is given for the presentation of personal re flections on the problems of life Doctor Wann wishes to caution competitors to submit essays in triplicate, accompanied by a sealed envelope containing the true name of the writer and his stand ing as graduate or undergraduate. The manuscripts must be in the mail on or before Friday, May 9. Eight prizes of $10 each will be iven to successful undergraduates while one prize of $25 aud two $lti awards are to be distributed among alumni who have achieved their baccalaureate degrees anxl graduate students.
Only one essay may be submit ted by a contestant. Its length should be ’between 300 and 500 words. The material should show the personal thinking of the contestant, and the style should be distinctive.
All students eligible for the positions of editor or manager of any one of the major campus publications and who wish to apply for them are asked to see that their petitions are in to Leo Adams, president of the Associated Students, by tomorrow.
Positions requiring applications are for the editorship and managership of the Daily Trojan, El Rodeo, and Student Board of Publications.
YACHT DAMAGED
Strong northwesterly winds, blowing a gale down the* channel between Catalina island and the mainland yesterday caused heavy damage to the schooner-yaclit invader, owned by Joseph Schenck motion picture producer.
the most frequently read in Ger- in the W. S. G. A. oflice ou Frida* man classes in this country. | between 11:15 and 12:15.
A niece of the author, Mrs.
Kaetlie Stolberg, who has recently come to Los Angeles from Germany, will give a few reminiscences of her uncle. Leading roles are played by Dorotlie Bartels,
Sylvia Krupin, Samuel Chain. Ar-
thur Huey, and Rober Brewer
Members of Miss Margaret Bor-thwlck’s class will render the following dramatic readings of poems by Storm: Angeltne Hoffman: Die stadt; Aueie StoOley: V’c.—uac... sabend; Theodor Ruff; Junges Leid; Donald Davis: Frauenhand; Mary Stuart: Harfenmaedchen.
Between scenes the Kenmorent trio, composed of Marjorie Kendal. pianist, Betty Moore, violinist. and Mary Alice Parent, cellist, will play selections from Bach, Beethoven, and Schubert. Friends of the German club are cordially invited to attend the program.
SOCIOLOGY CLUB TO HOLD PICNIC
FACULTY-SENIOR BASEBALL GAME TO BE WEDNESDAY
President von KleinSmid Will Open Annual Sport Event; Many Expected to Attend.
President von KlelnSmid will open the annual Faculty-Senior baseball game next Wednesday, May 14, 3:30 p. m., on Bovard field, by pitching the first ball over the home plate.
A large crowd Is expected to turn out and witness this game at which great athletic skill and prowess has always been di splay -Fred Pierson, in charge of arrangements, is now seeking to obtain a noted motion picture comedian to act as umpire.
Skull and Dagger, all-university honor organization, will sponsor the game this year. Friday, pledges to Skull and Dagger wlll sell tickets at twenty-five cents each.
The senior camp is shrouded in a heavy veil of mystery and great secrecy, as no information concerning the line-ups is available. It is known, however, that the graduating class has so much promising material that the selection will require due consideration.
Contrasting with the senior attitude, the faculty is not hesitant in announcing its players, who were chosen for their ability after being asked whether or not they could play baseball. All those answering in the negative were given the honor of representing the faculty—even Dr. George Mount who has promised to forget hypnotism for the afternoon. Faculty line-up includes: Howard Jones, lb; Arnold Eddy, 2b; Hugh Willet, 3b; Bill Hunter, ss; Ralph La Porte, If; Dr. Robenheimer, cf; Dr. Mount, rf; Gwynn Wilson, and Coach Sam Barry, ] ulty substitutes of exceptional ability include Professors Nather, Wann, Van Dyke, Cooke, Malcom, Bacon, and Professor Tregoe act as mascot.
Nomination Of Parker Loses Vote
Judge Misses Seat On Supreme Court By 41 to 39 Ballot.
Washington, May 7—(INS)— Senator Shortridge, republican of California, told newspapermen today he will recommend that President Hoover appoint a Judge from the ninth circuit, embracing California. This district has not been represented In the high court form many years. Curtis D. Wilbur, who was made secretary of navy seven years ago on Mr. Hoover's recommendation, is regarded as a possible nominee.
PARTS OPEN IN PAGEANT FOR MANY
All Students Eligible To Work In Cast Or On Production Staff.
Washington, May 7—(INS)— The nomination of Judge John J. Parker of North Carolina as un associate Justice of the Bupreme court was rejected this afternoon by the senate. The vote was 41 to 39.
The senate’s action left a vacancy on the high court. Parker wlll continue to serve as a federal judge on the four judicial
circuit.
One of the greatest crowds ln the senate’s history stormed the capltol to hear the vote taken. Thousands of visitors were turned away and the extra police were summoned to keep the crowds in order.
FLOOR JAMMED
The floor of the chamber itself was Jammed with house members who deserted their own duties to watch the proceedings.
Parker was the twelfth nominee for the supreme court rejected by the senate since the start of the republic. Nine other nominees, however, have been withdrawn in the past.
The result was not a surprise, since polls showed the senate was opposed to him, but his advocates had been making such gains in '.he last week that the outcome was in doubt just before the roll tvas called.
Y.W.C.A. HOLDS MONTHLY SUPPER
Offering a varied program of games and athletic events, annual picnic and field day of Alpha Kappa Delta, national hon orary sociology association, will b< held Saturday, May 10, at Elysian park.
Starting with a golf contest in the morning under the direction of Chester Taft, the schedule of events will include a picnic luacli, games and contests starting at 2 p. m., and an outdoor supper at 6 o'clock. A camp fire program will follow the supper.
Arrangements for the affair are In charge of Charles E. Thomp son.
The May supper meeting of the Y. W. C. A. is to be held May 20 at 5:30 p.m., in the Y. M. C. A. hut.
A delightful program, according to Margaret Lytle, Asilomar chairman, has been arranged for this meeting. Some of the features of the program are to be a speech by Rosita Hopps Nordwall, former president of the local organization. a musical number by Martha and Margaret Fiske, and a reading by Harriet Louise Touton. Asilomar chairman for next year.
Kathryn Rohrer, president of tlie Freshman club, has promised decorations which will carry out the Asilomar motif and also novel programs which will contain Asllo mar songs.
T rojan Professors Leave S. C. in June For Other Schools
Opportunity to appear ln the Semi-Centennial pageant, given under the supervision of the School of Speech, ls offered to all university students, according to Miss Florence Hubbard, who ls in charge of the production.
'Men students are specially urged to come out for this event, and those who wish to do so are asked to see Miss Hubbard in her office, third floor of Old College as soon as possible.
DEPICTS HISTORY
The pageant, which will depict the history of S. C. from the time of Its founding, will be presented in Bovard auditorium June 3, and will form a part of the Semi-Centennial celebration. Thc production Is in seventeen episodes, and oue If its special feautres is that tn the eleventh episode, students from every country represented on the campus will take part.
At the close of the pageant, Dr. George Finley Bovard, president-emeritus ot the university, and Dr. Uufus B. von KlelnSmid will ap pear to receive the gifts which are to be laid upon the altar by a representative from each department of the university.
Two chroniclers wlll read all the Bpoken lines in the pageant, and tlle action will be portrayed in pantomime by the members of the cast. Mrs. Tacie May Rew is arranging the tableaus which make up the various episodes, while William Ellfeldt of tbe College of Music is preparing the music for the occasion.
THREE DIVISIONS The pageant, which has been named "Victory,” is divided into three parts, namely, tbe spoken lines given by the chroniclers, and the music, and the episodes.
As this 1b an all-unlverslty production, the last one of the year, any student who wishes to help either In the cast or in the production end of the event 1b asked to do so.
S. C. Professor Flies To Phoenix Meet
Utilizing the known advantages in his field. Prof. Earl W. Hill flew yesterday morning to the Educational convention of 11 western states at Phoenix, Arizona, with Herschel Linville acting as pilot of the latter's plane. Professor Hill will speak to the convention on the subject, "Aeronautical Education in Schools and Colleges.”
Professor Hill will represent, at the conclave, the advisory committee on aeronautical education of the California Chamber of Commerce. In his request to attend the meeting in Phoenix, George S. Sanders, state supervisor of trade and industrial education, asked Professor Hill to answ'er the following questions for the benefit of the convention:
Several members of the faculty will leave Troy’s halls in June in order to complete requirements for doctorates, or to teach at summer sessions in other universities. Dean Ray Kesslar Immel of the School of Speech will spend his sabbatical year, 1930-31, at the University of Michigan where he will complete his doctorate. He is also planning to teach phonetics there during the summes session.
Alan Nichols, debate coach and manager of the Times Oratorical contest, will also be on his sab batical leave. Professor Nichols is working to receive his Ph.D. in law.
William Ray MacDonald, university play director and speech pro fessor will leave S. C. for the summer to take the position of visiting professor in stagecraft, cinematography, and dramatics at Iowa State university's eleven weeks summer session.
Miss Julia X. McCorkle of the English department is another member of the faculty who working for a doctorate. Miss McCorkle will leave shortly for England, She is also contemplating some work at Stanford for tl coming year to complete requlr ments foi- Ph.D.
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Dean Tiegs To Attend Education Conference
W. S. G. A. COMMITTEE
All girls wishing to work on the W. S. G. A. decorations committee must see Marjorie Grewell, chairman of tbe committee at 12:15 today in the W. S. G. A. office.
Dr. Ernest W. Tiegs, Dean of University College, evening division of the University of Southern California at Seventh and lx>s Angeles streets, is to participate in What can public schools do in I l',e Program of the annual meet-this program of aeronautics? , Hf the National Conference of What Is being done in education
relative to aeronautics? What is the present development of commercial aviation, aviation as a recreation, and aviation as a vocation? What ls the need for training people in this field? What ls the possible employment for trained people? What are the qualifications for a master mechanic and a master pilot?
.rtuuu Ivluraimu io oe neiu ai cm-cago, Illinois, for one week begin-ning May 12. Miss Elizabeth Mill, assistant to Dean Tiegs at the Trojan night school, is in charge during his absence. I)r. Tlges will return to bis post about the first of June. He is accompanied by Mrs. Tiegs, and is to speak at the universities of Minnesota aud Wisconsin en route.
The annual conference of the Cosmopolitan clubs of southern California is being held this year at U. C. L. A. The theme of the conference this year has been selected as "Students as Ambassadors of Good Will,” according to official communication received by Marion Richardson, president of the 8. C. Cosmopolitan club from David T. Ray, president ot the U. C. L. A. Cosmopolitan club.
Tbe annual conference will cover two days. Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10. The place of the meeting wlll be at tbe Y.
W. C. A., 574 Hllgard avenue, on the east side of the campus.
The Friday session will begin with registration at 4:30. At Bix the delegates will gather for dinner followed by the first session at seven. Introductory remarks will be made by the president of the TJ. C. L. A. club and the key-not speech will be delivered by Dr. J. A. B. Sherer. The evening will close with a social hour and entertainment beginning at 7:30.
The delegates will gather at 8:30 a. ni., Saturday for breakfast, turning to the general meeting and club reports at 9:30. After a discussion beginning at 10:15, a tour of the campus will be made. Lunch at 12:00 will precede the afternoon session, which will take up the various political, economic, and social aspects of international good will.
After a recreation period at 2:30. X' t the discussion oi the oitrereni phases of the race problems will occupy the time until 4:30, when the conference picture will b«. taken. The banquet at 6:30 and dance at 8:30 will complete the conference, according to a ached- j uie sent out by U. C. L 1.. the host of the conference.
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