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SOUTHERN
DAILY
CALIFORNIA
United Pres* World Wide News Service
Volume XXVII
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, September 18, 1935
Number 1
Bishop Names Committee To Aid Freshmen
Nate Halpern Chosen Head Of Advisory Group To Help Frosh Men
Members To Wear Badges
Mary Frances Allen Leads Women s Division of 1 3 Coed Helpers
The task of making the class of 1830 welcome into their new field oi educational work has been put into ths hands of the freshman advisory committee by Eames Bisn-op, president of the Associated Students of the University of Southern California.
The leader of the men’s division has been put Into the hands ol Nate Halpern. non-onr. He has chosen 15 men from the various colleges and schools of the University.
Allen Is Head
Mary Frances Allen, member of the Zeta Tau Alpha, social sorority. is the head of the women's division and she has picked 13 leaders to co-operate with her.
The work of the committee will be to handle the freshmen during their registration and be able to answer questions regarding the functioning of the student body. All members will be designated by badges bearing the name of the committee. They will assist the offices of the dean of women and counselor of men in their work of making the new Trojans feel at home on the campus.
Workers LM«d
The members of the men’s division include Charles Cochard, Clark Stephens. David Brown, Maynard Hathaway, Marsh Williams. Jack Warner, Walt Jenni-son. John Durik. Bob Harrington. Abe Cohen. Ed Phillips Henry Flynn, and Jack Goldman.
The workers of the women’s group t4 assist Mary Frances Al-•en wil/ be Patricia Pierce, Mar-glish, Gertrude Lindgren.
King, Mary Bell, Aileen Marjorie Brock. Roberta • Lucy Ann Maclean. Vir-Christie. Marjorie Malloy, nd Mary Dyer.
Amazon Leader
istorical Society Elects Mayrhover
Albert V. Mayrhover of San Diego has Just been re-elected president of the California State Historical association for 1935-38, announced Dr. Owen C. Coy, professor of California and western history and executive director of the organization.
With its headquarters on the Trojan campus, the California State Historical association is the official. state organization for promoting interest and research in the history of California.
During the past year the association has issued a catalog of historical organizations ln the state. With the assistance of SERA cler-ichi workers a large file of historical clippings has been mounted and indexed.
President of the Trojan Amazons, upperclass women’s service organization, is Ida Mae Compere, Zeta Tau Alpha. The Amazons are active in aiding entering freshmen this week.
Service Groups Aid Newcomers
Amazons To Assist Frosh Women, Says Leader Of Organization
"Upholding its tradition, Trojan Arnezons, women’s service organization, is orientating freshmen coeds and advising them during the first week of campus activity,” announced Ida Mae Compere, president of the group, last night.
“Freshmen women are especially invited to participate in extracurricular activities and ,1oin organizations especially designed for them to become acquainted with
New Textbook ls Written by John Pfiffner
First textbook in its field in eight years, a volume on public administration by Dr. John M. Pfiffner. associate professor of public administration, recently was published by the Ronald Press, New York.
The new book. “Public Administration,” deals with the administrative problems of the organization, personnel, financial admln-tration. administrative law, and public relations of local government.
. Los Angeles public officials co-[ operated with Dr. Pfiffner in its ^preparation. Credit for their assistance is given in the preface by fclifford N. Amsden, secretary and Ehief examiner, and Margaret raiarshalL examiner, of the Los Angeles county civil senice com-| mission; and John W. Donner, as-Isistant director. Los Angeles city bureau of budget and efficiency.
Dr. Pfiffner will use the text in his public administration courses.
“Sorority members who secured panhellenic pamphlets yesterday should inspect them closely to be sure they contain the newest regulations. Yesterday softie old pamplets were taken by mistake and should be exchanged for new ones immediately. Old copies should be destroyed and new ones may be obtained from the package on the panhel desk. New editions have only one-half page of printing on the last page.
Kathleen Murphy, Panhel President.
the university and students. Trojan Amazons will be very happy to assist any women in becoming better oriented,’’ said Miss Compere.
Black and white sweaters identify the 39 women, who, together with the Trojan Knights and Squires, are aiding new students in the university's extensive freshman week program. With various introductory affairs scheduled for the opening week of registration and classes. Amazons will serve as guides and assist ln getting new wemen started in their college careers.
Strictly freshman traditions which must be foUowed are many, and may be found in the Fresh Handbook.
Enforcement of these rules will begin Wednesday, September 25, allowing freshmen time to obtain their necessary “dinks” and armbands, according to Miss Compere.
Registrar Announces Increase of 2000 in Attendance Last Year
Approximately 2000 more students attended S.C. during 1934-35 than the year before, according to enrollment figures for the last school year released recently by Theron Clark, registrar.
ESirollment in campus schools <uid colleges. University College, <fcwntown evening division, the center School of Govemmeat, summer session all showed
Henley To Be New Government Dean
William B. Henley lias been named acting dean of the School of Government in one of the appointments and changes in the faculty for the fall semester announced yesterday by President Rufus B. KleinSmld.
Henley, assistant professor of public administration, will assume the acting deanship during the absence of Dr. Emery E. Olson, who is in Washington. DC., as director of the federal “in service” training division of American university.
Walter E. Sykes, lecturer ln banking and finance, and executive secretary of the Institute of Govemmtnet, has been appointed
acting co-ordination officer.
War Talk Rife; Troops Gather At Suez Canal
Britain Can Close Italy's Gateway to Ethiopia On Short Notice
Natives Are Panic-Stricken
Incoming Frosh To Be Honored With Assembly, Noon Luncheon
Numerous Fortune-Hunters Will Fight for Nation That Gives Guns
Editor's Note H. R. Ekins. famou*
war corr»opon4ent. has been dispatched from ihe New York office of the United Press to Addle Ababa to cover Italo-Ethl-opian hostilities. Here is his first dll-patch from the “war zone.”
By H. R. Elkins Copyright, 1935, by United Press.
EN ROUTE TO DJIBOUTI, PORT SAID, Egypt, Sept. 17.(0!) —A steadily-growing fleet of British men-of-war, concentrated near the entrance to the strategic Suez canal, ls ready at a moment’s notice to close the gateway to Italy’s East African colonies.
Port Said was filled with war scare rumors when the steamer Ai> gers, on which this correspondent is en route to Djibouti and Addis Ababa, paused there today.
Nervousness of the populace seems to increase with every arrival of a fighting ship. The large Italian colony is panicky, fearing war between Italy and Ethiopia within a week.
Await League Decision
Sixty British men-of-war , Including the Courageous and Eagle of the home fleet, ride off Alexandria-farther west toward Ital- j ian Libya. They stand ready to steam into strategic position at oncc if the league orders sanctions Imposed against Italy.
British troop movements in Egypt are held in secrecy but well-informed residents of Port Said will tell you 10.000 “Tommies” are expected there by Friday—the day some forecasters have set for beginning of hostilities.
Soldier* of Fortun«
Aboard the Angers is an adventurous collection of freebooters and soldiers of fortune going out to fight for whoever will give them a gun. They Include Swiss. French, Poles, Swedes, and Arabs with fezes.
Their typical comment is “there’s a shipload of us going out but there won’t be a lifeboat full coming back.”
Sues canal ports haven’t seen so much warlike activity since the World war. Cafe proprietors, with awe in their voices, tell of 17,000 Blackshirts passing through in one day alone.
The native population of canal porta is on the verge of hysteria— a condition not improved by reports of two Italian submarines hovering off the entrance to Port Said. The natives are praying for peace—and uninterrupted business.
Troy Handbook Is Printed for New Students
The thirty-eighth annual edition of the Student Handbook of the University of Southern California is now available to freshmen at the University book store. This publication, bearing the Trojan insignia, will prove useful to enrolling students, is the statement of the editors.
Edited this year by Irving Klubok, the current issue should reach an excellent circulation. Other important members of the staff are Leland Schmidt, business manager; Al Passy, assistant editor, ana Dick Nash, sports editor.
With a calendar of university events for the new school year, the Student Handbook also contains such invaluable information as the Trojan athletic schedules ln all sports, schedule of classes, lists of honorary organizations, and descriptions of the important groups on the campus.
Supporting the staff leaders of the Handbook, the editorial writers of the publication are Sybil Silber-stein. Rose Mosler, Mary Jane Ellis, Dorothy McClure, Bobbie Gist, Barbara Hirshfeld. Eloise Davies, Roberta Fouratt, Alita McDaniel, Edith Cummoek. Jane Hartzell, Sylvia Ehrlich, Muriel Faeder, and Margaret Tompkins.
General Alumni Plan Program In Gymnasium
Student, Faculty Leaders To Appear Before New Trojan Students
Freshman Students' acquaintanceship with the university’s largest single organization, the general Alumni association, which has a membership of 16,000 will be made at noon today when that group entertains at luncheon the entire 1935-36 freshman class. This affair is one of the traditional events of registration week and will be held in the women’s gymnasium, second floor. Physical Eaucation building.
President Fred B. Olds of the alumni association will speak briefly about the organization. General chairman of the program will be Dr. Emory E. Olson, university co-ordinating officer and dean of the School of Government.
Biscailuz to Speak Principal speaker for this year’s luncheon is to be Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz, S.C. alumnus and an active supporter of projects and activities which ttte university has undertaken in the past few years.
Other alumni officials will be introduced, including Lewis K. Gough, executive secretary.
The luncheon usually proves an excellent introduction to academic ana extra-curricular life at the university because all heads of the various departments, schools, and other divisions, as well as the loaders of such organizations as BBlue Key, Y.M.CA.. Y.W.CA., Tiojan Amazons, Trojan Knights, W.S.G.A., Panhellenic, Men’s council. Interfraternity council, Mortar Board, Spooks and Spokes, attend as guests and are presented to those assembled.
First Meeting Gough pointed out the significance of the luncheon in that it will be the first time that this particular Trojan class will meet together socially.
The spirit of informality makes it possible for the somet thousand classmates-to-be to get acquainted. Rushing activities by both fraternities and sororities are to be suspended in order to make it possible for every freshman to be present without having to break other engagements.
S.C. Executives Extend Welcome
Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the University, whose address on "The New Test of Strength" will culminate the annual freshman assembly in Bovard this morning.
Dr. Fred Olds, president of the General Alumni association, who will be presented for a short talk at the freshman noon luncheon in the women’s gymnasium.
Eames Bishop, president of the Associated Students, who heads a Ust of campus leaders to be introduced at this mornings’ Bovard auditorium assembly.
Public Faith in Education Told
Actual News Experience Offered by Daily Trojan
Actual experience in every form of newspaper work from reporting and news writing to make-UD and dieting is offered S.C. freshmen by the Daily Trojan, student operated publication, appearing on camtur five days a week.
Published by a staff of almost 175 workers, the Daily Trojan is one of the most complete college newspaper plants in the country. Editorial offices ar locatd in 223 Student Union and business offices in 221 Student Union.
Journaltetimnr minded freshman
are urged by Tom Lawless. Daily Trcjan editor, to report for work cn the staff as soon as possible. Regular publication of the paper wil! begin Monday.
Leland Schmidt, business manager of the Daily Trojan, has announced that freshmen and incoming students will be welcome to work on his staff. In addition to rendering service to the university, the members of the business staff will be able to earn • small income from commissions on advertising space sold.
Church Committee Recommends Class
In “The Church and Its Program — catalogued Religion 60 — comes the most highly recommended of religious courses, the University religious activities committee of the Associated Students announced yesterday.
Adapted to four faiths. Latter Day Saint, Angelican, Jewish, and Protestant, the course is said to be one of the most attractive in the religion curriculum. “The Church and Its Program” nets one unit.
Latter Day Saints take the class Tuesday, 9 ajn.. with John A. Widt-soe, A.M., Ph.D., instructor. Widt-soe is one of the 12 apostles of the Mormon church and former president of the University of Utah.
George Davidson, A.M., B.D., LX.D., rector of St. John’s Episcopal church, is scheduled as instructor in the Angelican course. Rabbi Edgar E. Magnin. BH., A.B., rabbi of Wilshire Boulevard temple, will teach those of Jewish faith. The class mets Thursday at 10:25.
Dr. Carl S. Knopf. A.M.. B.D., Pn .D., head ol the University department of religion, will take the Protestant class Friday, 10:25.
Tenets, forms of worship, social services, and publications will be included in the surveys of each religion.
Dr. von KleinSmid Greets
New Students; Cites Value of Learning
Dear Fellow-Students:
The confidence of the American people in education as a means to the end that success may be within the reach of all is unbounded. No other statement can explain adequately the continued investment of treasure in institutions of learning or the ever-increasing number of men and women giving time and effort to the educative process. In a democracy there seems to be no substitute for teducation as a guarantee of happiness and success; in a democracy, likewise, education of the right sort is our only guarantee of safety. Because of the universality of this faith, however, we have come to take the privileges of education for granted, too seldom counting the cost to others and the obligations resting upon us. Formal education, after all. is not to be numbered among one’s rights, but rather to be listed among one’s privileges.
In welcoming you to the campus of the University of Southern California this fall let me emphasize your opportunity to prove the wisdom of the American policy in its boundless expenditures for your benefit and its willingness to see you devote the xyears of youth to the best possible preparation.
Your stock ln trade is time; use it wisely. Your guarantee of capital is strength; do not dissipate it. Let your singleness of purpose dictate your program and your determination to excel be your constant inspiration. Make up your mind now that when this year will have closed you shall have earned the right to look back upon its months of earnest living with satisfaction and with pride.
Faithfully yours.
R. B. von KleinSmid, President.
Dr. Olds Invites New Trojans to Noon Luncheon
Outlining the alms of the S.C. General Alumni association. Dr. Fred Olds, president of the group, welcomes all new students to the campus and extends to them a personal invitation to attend the luncheon to be held ln women’s gymnasium today. His statement:
“It ls my privilege as president of the alumni association of the university to extend you sincere greetings as fellow-TroJans. You are now members of the gTeat Trojan family, and through your undergraduate days and ln the not too distant future as a member of our alumni group you will continue to be identified as* a part of the University of Southern California.
"I am taking this opportunity to invite all new students to be guests of the General Alumni association at our traditional luncheon to be held on the second floor of the gymnasium building at noon today.”
Greeks Requested To Postpone Rushing For Alumni Luncheon Today
At the request of the University administration, rushing activities will be postponed by members of S.C. fraternities ar.d sororities during the General Alumni association's annual luncheon in the women’s gymnasium at noon today.
Presidents of all campus Greek letter organizations hage been invited to attend the affair, which is sponsored each year by Trojan alumni as a gesture of welcome to incoming freshmen University officials have requested fraternity and sorority officers to see that the rushing truce is obeyed during the noon hour i today.
Students Save Cash With SeC. Activity Books
Associated Student ticket books, which insure low price admittance to Trojan sports events and assemblies, are now on sale at the time of registration, or later at the University ticket office, for $10.00.
These coupon books include admission to football and basketball games, track meets, rugby, plays, ana entitle the bearer to a copy of El Rode9, yearbook. The total value of all the coupons if purchased separately would amount to $25, while the book sells for only $10.
With the football season opetn-lng September 28. when Trojan gridders meet Montana, students should get these coupon books so that they may sit in the rooting section.
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Tea Will Dedicate Town-Gown Foyer
Formal opening and dedication of the Foyer of Town and Gown, recently completed $30,000 wing of the Women’s Residence hall and gift to the university from the Town and Gown society, will be observed next Tuesday atfemoon with a house-warming tea.
By means of benefit parties and gifts from friends of S.C., the organization of university women and society figures has presented Troy with the imposing structure, fronting on 36th place. It will fill a long-time need for a campus banquet hall, providing facilities for serving 700 people.
Luxuriantly furnished, the Foyer of Town and Gown contains a stags to be used for lectures r.nd performances, and the “Little Chapel of Silence,” a place of devotion for students. Other features of the building include a counselor's suite and a green room, which opens onto a beautiful gardened patio.
Architects Parkinson and Parkinson planned the reinforced concrete structure. Built of brick and having a red tile roof, the foyer is flanked with graceful arched windows and French doors.
Outstanding among Town and Gown programs to be held in the new building during the ne*t month will be the first regular monthly meeting of the organization on October 8, and the “Name Plate” banquet on October 25.
Neophytes Will Hear Advice of S.C. President
Administrative Officers and Student Udders Will Be Introduced
Bishop Greets New Students
President Gives Welcome To EnteringxPupilsv^* Term To Begin
I heartily welcome on behalf of the Associated Students of the University of Southern California all entering freshmen and junior coUege students.
You new students hage signified your desire to Join with the Trojans, and to better yourselves through the utilization of our university’s great educational facilities We, who are returning Trojans and are acquainted with Troy’s traditions and schievements. look eagerly forward to the mark that may be set by your class. the class of 1939.
As loyal Trojans, scholastically, you should earnestly endeavor to attain the higest record that your aptitude and ability permit. You should participate in your new educational opportunity with an enthusiastic desire for the mastery of your particular course. A real pleasure can be had from your academic endeavor if you begin and continue your educational striving .with that Trojan attitude “give the best that’s in you.”
In closing may I say that the Associated Student Body is your organization. You are students are an integral part of the Associated Student Body and are welcome to the facilities of the student body offices. And I. myself, am open to your suggestions for a better student government. Will you join with me in anticipating the 1936 administrative year as a year of achievement and succests?
Eames Bishop.
President, A.S.U.S.C.
Setting forth problems, obstacles, and possible attainments for those about to begin coUege life. Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmld, president of the University. wiU address all freshmen in Bovard auditorium at 11 ajn. today. “The New Test of Strength” ls to be his subject.
The president’s speech, annual feature of the opening assembly for freshman week, will terminate a program called for 10:30 this morning, shortly after completion ( of the English classification test. 1 This examination, starting at 9 a.m.. la required o^ all entering freshmen.
University administrative officers, Associated Student leaders, ana student presidents of six university colleges are to be Introduced at the assembly preceding presentation of Dr. von KleinSmld.
Prominent Speakers
Sheriff Gene Biscallus and Allen T. Archer of the state board of education will be co-speakers at the noon luncheon in ths women’s gymnasium today, the program being directed by Walter E. Sykes, co-ordination officer. Mr. Sykes will have the co-opera-tion of all student organizations, and will introduce deans of all schools and colleges, and officers of the Genetral Alumni association.
Special assemblies for both men and women have been planned for
freshmen students Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Dean Mary Sinclair Crawford will conduct the women’s meeting, while Counselor Francis Bacon talks to the men Both gatherings will be held in Administration building, ths women's in 206 and the men’s M Sofi.
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Friday afternoon, a tea ior freat}-men women will be given by the Women’s Self-Oovemment association In the social hall, third floor of Student Union.
Officers to Talk
The list of student leaders, some of whom will speak, who are to be Introduced at this morning’s Bovard assembly. Includes Eames Bishop, president of the Associated Students: Draxy Trengove, vice-president: Mary Todd, secretary; Eileen Gannon, president of the Women’s Self-Government association.
Harold Newell, president of Trojan Knights; Glen Baker, president of Y.M.CA.; Ruth Bogardus.
president of Y.W.C.A.: Tom Law-
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Who’s Who for Women Honors S. C. Professors
Ten women .S.C. faculty members were honored recently when their names were included in “American Women,” the official who's who among, women of the nation, which is just off the press.
Trojan women professors included in the volume are Dr. Mary Sinclair Crawford, dean of women; Mary L. Fossler, assistant professor of zoology; Ada C. Holme, professor of merchandising; Amy R. ■ W. McClelland, associate professor of fine arts; Dr. Bessie A. Mc-I Clenahan, professor of sociology.
More than 6000 feminine bi-| ographies are included in the new I volume just published.
Troy Medical Graduate Wins State Exam Honor
Arthur Lenton Schulz, a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Medicine, ranked first place in the state board examination which was taken by 97 physicians and surgeons.
Conference at Balboa Is Being Planned by Y.M.C. A.
Wampus Jobs Open To Frosh Students
With the first issue of the Wampus, Trojan students’ humor magazine, scheduled to appear on the campus October 2, Editor Dick Nash has called for any freshmen and new students Interested in working on the publication to meet him ln the staff office, 218 Student Union, any time during the day.
“We are badly ln need of more artists,” Nash said. “Freshmen are just as welcomte to apply for staff positions as are upperclassmen.”
"Lack of previous experience, either In writing or ln art work, ls immaterial,” Nash pointed out. Students'who prove their abilities v:lth contributions to the first or second editions of the Wampus wUl be given staff positions.
Deadline for material for the October 2 number has been set for next Monday afternoon. Problem* confronting the incoming student will be the theme of this issue.
Ben Brady, Wampus businesi manager, urges freshmen to confer with him about work on ths business staff of the magazine. Positions in both the circulation and the advertising departments will bo cpen to students who show the desire tand the ability to serve, Brady said.
Fall activities of the Y.M.CA. will get under way this week with the contacting of students and the formation of plans for the annual conference held this year at Balboa, where the Trojan organization will be host to men students the week-end of Sept. 27-29, it was announced by Glenn Baker, president.
Boating and swimming arrangements have been made by George Irwin, conference chairman. Transportation will be provided, and a nominal charge will be levied to defray expenses.
“We wish to get acquainted with all who are interested In our pro-
gram for this term, and this affair will give them an opportunity to meet and enjoy the fellowship of the campus leaders whom we have invited,” stated Baker.
Bi-monthly dinners, Interspersed with athletic and social functions, will constitute the major part of the “Y” work. Faculty members will conduct round table discussions oncet a week upon topics of concern to students. Co-operation with other campus organizations, particularly the Y.W.CA., will be stressed. Additional information may be secured from the “Y” office, 326 Student Union.
No Grade Less Than ‘B’ Made By 231 Students
Scholastic honors have been accorded 231 Trojan undergraduates who made no grade less than "B” during the second semester ol the past school year. Theron Clark, registrar, announced recently.
Heading the honor roll wers undergraduate and nine uraduaU students who achieved the pertfed academic record of all •’A” grades making a/ total of 258 honor students for the semester which ended last June.