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SOUTHERN
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TROJAN
United Press
World Wide
News Service
XXVIII
Los Angeles, California, Monday, November 30, 1936
Number 48
mmittee Will led Winning ouses Today
rations Must Be Set y Noon in Order To Be Judged
Heads Committee
[chants Will Cooperate “Dressing Up for Homecoming Week
'corations of fraternity sorority houses and dor-ries will be judged this noon by an alumni com-of four men, who will > the winners of cups annually to organiza-that best represent the ‘ecoming spirit in “dolling their residences and
or Carl Wirshing, Dr. Frank rhara, Sheriff Eugene Biscai--nd C. Raimond Johnson will all decorations early this on. Houses that have not leted construction of scenery i will be Ineligible for judg-according to Dorothy Dudley ^Jaye Brower, chairmen of so-and fraternity contacts.
Halls Enter Contest
lents of Elisabeth von Kleln-hall and of Aeneas hall have the competition this year he first time in many home-Financing of dormitory atlons was made possible gh individual donations of stu-living there, Miss Dudley and declared.
wration of the campus has handled by a committee head-Jim Hogan. The theme car-iout has followed color schemes . S. C. and Notre Dame, in of the football game between two schools in the coliseum ay »fternoon.
Merchants Cooperate
addition to lamppost banners streamers across University campus merchants have their store fronts with flags nbbons. Downtown department will dress up display win-' this week in honor of home-at Troy.
isting Hogan in street decora-have been Ed Sturges, Corney Quincette Cotting, Jane I, and Ed Snyder.
Trojan Artists To Appear On KHJ Program Tonight Over State-Wide Hookup
Impersonator Will Entertain Before Hi-Jinks
Troy s Five Horsemen of the Airlanes, Art Groman, Homer Bell, Rose Modisette, Edwin Dunning, and William R. Julian,	_
will be heard tonight by a state-wide radio audience when Annual Women’s Prnoram thev aDDear on thp “nnlffnrnin’s Wru.-»	t^irt	women s rrogram
To Be Held Tomorrow Evening in Bovard
Micmicry To Be Featured
cers Will Give Wren’s Festival
Trojan Lancers, under the iffment of Bill Quinn, admln-tive board member, will present iTistmas festival for children of Weles on the evening of De-
}h Louis Tarleton and Carmen non-org leaders, will assist ® in the arrangement of " Program that is expected anttln more than 1000 children city. The cooperation of the Angeles coordinating council .TO county probation depart-Ms been promised to the
tree. laden with is Uied with nuts, fruit, and '■ be placed in front of *™itorlum, where the pro-®ul occur. Clowns, acrobats, «stars, and movies of Mickey (and Popeye, will headline the ? say the students in charge, is planned to en-observance of Christmas
Grid Stars To Be Guests at Banquet
Four Eastern Coaches Will Attend Annual Dinner For Men in Gym
Bringing together an array of football coaches, All-American grid athletes, and Trojan fans, the men’s football banquet, one of the highlights of homecoming week, will be held Friday night In the men’s gymnasium.
Four eastern coaches, three of whom are from Big Ten schools, will attend the banquet. Bob Zuppke of Illinois, Bemie Blerman of Minnesota, Otto Schmidt of Ohio State, and Elmer Layden of Notre Dame will appear on the program, as will Bill Spaulding of U. C. L. A. and Howard Jones of U. S. C.
All-American Honored Athletes who won the title of All-American while playing for U. S. C. and Notre Dame, intersectional rivals who will meet in the coliseum Saturday, will be honored guests at the all-men’s banquet, according to Coalson Morris, chairman, who said Trojan and Irish All-Americans from 1925 till 1936 have been invited.
Pat O’Brien, RKO star, has promised to serve as master of ceremonies at the banquet. O'Brien has been featured in “he-man” roles on the screen and is a devotee of athletics and an ardent supporter of U. S. C., Morris stated in announcing the committee’s selection.
Jan Garber, who is now directing his nationally prominent dance orchestra at the Ambassador Cocoa-nut Grove, will bring his musicians to the banquet to provide a half-hour program of popular tunes. He will be assisted by his crew of vocalists and specialty soloists.
Band To Play Augmenting the music of Garber's orchestra will be the Trojan band and glee club, who will entertain the hundreds of alumni and student diners.
The annual banquet, designed as a tribute to the football greats of the University of Southern California and the nation, will start at 6 o'clock Friday night. Price of the banquet will be $1.50 per plate, with reservations obtainable at fraternity houses, at ihe cashier's cage in the bookstore, or from Foy Draper. Lancer president.
Working with Chairman Coalson Morris in planning the football banquet has been a committee composed of John Olhasso, assistant chairman; Frank Gruys, decorations; Fred Hall, tickets; Louis Tarleton, entertainment and transportation; Fred Keenan, correspondence; Bill Berry, public address system; Burt Lewis, programs; and Harry Snow. Chuck Cochard, and John Mangum.
they appear on the “California’s Hour” program over KHJ and the Don Lee Broadcasting system, from 9:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Groman and Bell, dramatically-minded debaters, will present a burlesque of the “March of Time,” revealing several hitherto unsuspected news scoops from the campus front.
Entertainers Named Rose Modisette. blues singer, will offer "You’re Not the Kind,” Edwin Dunning will sing King for a Day," and William Julian will present "Empty Saddles.''
Selected by talent scouts from a field of over 100 contestants, Troy's five top-flight artists will be assisted by the 22 members of thc Trojan band singing unit, who have been extended a special Invitation to entertain on the "Salute to U. S. C.” program. The unit will sing "I Love a Parade," in addition to several college numbers.
Johnson To Appear Norm Johnson and Phil Daniels will also appear tonight, radio officials said.
Guest star on the program will be Cliff Edwards, or Ukelele Ike, as he is known in his motion picture and radio roles.
Conrad Nagel, master of ceremonies, will read, to thc accompaniment of a musical background, a history of Troy, from its inception in 1880 to its present 24 schools and colleges.
Awards To Be Made For tonight’s performance each contestant will receive the following awards: single act. $25; and duet, $40.
After the broadcast the radio audience will vote by mail, the most popular act receiving the following prize: single act $65; and duet, $80. The winning act will then compete in a final broadcast with the best performers from six other colleges and universities, as chosen on other "California's Hour” programs. The act most popular with the broadcast listeners will then receive the grand prize of $100.
Free tickets for tonight’s program may be obtained at the cashier’s window in the Student Union bookstore. A special section of seats have been reserved for Trojan students.
Georgia Bullock, Superior
Court Judge, Will Talk On Feminine Cause’
John Ratto, known as the “great humorist impersonator,” will step Into two of his best known roles, those of Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt, when the curtain rises on the prologue of the 1936 performance ot' the annual women’s Hi-jinks to be held tomorrow evening in Bovard auditorium.
Ratto has been prominent in chatauqua activities and on the Lyceum circuit for 25 years. Some of his most famous characterizations, including George Washington, 'Abraham Lincoln, Woodrow Wilson, Lloyd George, and Georges Clem-enccau. have been acclaimed by critics as "true to life."
Also highlighted on the evening’s program will be two short talks by Soo Yong and Judge Georgia Bul-
OIdest Alumnus Illustrates
Dress rehearsal for all skits, specialities, and members of the prologue for lii-jinks will be held this evening promptly at 7 p. m. in Bovard auditorium. “All props and costumes must be ready at that time," stated Dean Aikin-Smith.
White Calls for Holiday Workers
Students who are seeding Christmas employment and who have had previous experience working at the Railway Express, the baggage department of the Southern Pacific. United Parcel service, or at Silver-wood’s are asked by Director Mulvey White to report to the bureau of employment office, 421 Student Union, this afternoon.
Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino
J! chlMn. V V	| (Jninese, Japanese, auu
«* commit	a"? I boys who would Uke to work
Werprises," stated Bill Quinn
Nan Lancers wishing to assist presentation of the Christ-n m , ?ouW mect w‘th me he Rtiirf in the	hall
Student Union," Quinn add-
Federin Th baild and PerhaPs ta th. L ater pr°Ject will as-» nt presentation of tne event
Bs of mi e„ntertain children’s *» W muted races.
tion at the bureau immediately, White also announced.
Seven Places Won By U.S.C. Debaters
Seven Trojan teams, winning and tying for first place in two divisions, made the best performance of the 24 U. S. C. entrants in the Western Association Speech tournament which was held last week at Cal Tech ln Pasadena.
Sterling Livingston and Homer Hamner won the championship in Division B while six of Coach Alan Nichols’ varsity teams finished in a deadlock for first place in Division C. The teams were composed of Fred Hall and Fred Burrill, Glenn Stephens and James Merritt, Walt Rohwedder and George Hill, Tom Dutcher and Cliff Royston, Jack McCreary and William Sanders, and Edward Jones and Willard Huick.
In Division A, Jack McCarthy and Richard Richards finished sixth.
In addition to being a member of the championship team in Division B of the debate finals, Livingston tied for second in the men's oratory. McCarthy placed fourth in the men's extemporaneous contest. ____
Santa DoesVt Disappoint
TOPEKA. Kans., Nov. 29—(ILR)— Three hundred pound, jovial Herbert G. Barrett makes a perfect Santa Claus for Topeka’s Christmas parade. Yesterday, while dressed for his role and with the parade about to start, Barrett received a telegraphed message of his sister’s death. Unwilling to disappoint the children, Barrett went through with his part.
lock of the superior court. Miss Yong will speak on "The Women's Cause in the Orient” and Judge Bullock’s subject will be "The Women’s Cause in the Occident."
Included in the prologue will be little Leroy Zehrew who will give "The Woman’s Cause,” which will be followed by six tableaux appropriate to the theme.
Mary Alice Foster, chairman of the hostess committee of tho YWCA, has announced the official hostesses for the evening. They will be Janet Barrow of Alpha Delta Pi, Betty Jane Bartholomew of Delta Delta Delta. Audrey Van Sant of Pi Beta Phi, Carol Hover of Zeta Tau Alpha, Kay Young of Kappa Alpha Theta, Jean Sherwood of Alpha Gamma Delta, Mildred Teb-bitts of Alpha Chl Omega, Jane Bennison of Delta Gamma, and Margaurite Owen of Delta Zefa.
Dean Pearl Aikin-Smith and Josephine Kent, faculty and student directors of the event, ask that credit be given members of their committee which includes Kay Alfs. prizes; Kay Lisenby, advertising; Dorothea Swenson, posters; Kay Young and Mildred Tibbetts, specialties; and Phyllis Hight, Jane Hall, and Ruth Koontz, who have assisted in other ways.
For divertisement before the performance and between the acts. 20 members of the Freshman club will circulate among the audience selling bags of candy.
Admission is free for the affair scheduled to begin at 7:30 p. m.
Gathered around Ezra N. Currier, Troy’s oldest alumnus, as he recounts experiences that occurred many years ago are Aileen Brown. Grace Libby, Marguerite Shipley. Pauline Berg, and Virginia Holbrook. Prom the smtles on the girls' jaces, those old days as described by Currier must
hare been interesting.	—Courtesy L.A. Times
Greek Men To Sing at Annual Choral Contest
Vocal Competition Tonight ls Opening Event of Homecoming Week
Prizes Will Be Awarded
Large Audience of Alumni, Students Is Expected T o Attend Affair
Hearty male voices will ring out tonight from the steps of Doheny Memorial library when Trojan Oreek letter men compete in the third annual interfratemity sing, beginning at 7:30 o’clock.
Representatives of nearly every social fraternity on campus will participate in the ail-male songfest, presenting favorite songs of their respective houses.
Scheduled as one of thc first events of hoinecoming week, the songfest i expected to attract a large audi .’ce of alumni, students, and residents of Los Angeles.
Each fraternity will be allowed a chorus of 18 men or less, according to Dick Huddleston, chairman, who asked last night that all sing-
Screen Celebrities Worn Autos To Attend Banquet To Be Used On Taxi Day
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Homecoming Dance To Be Held at Biltmore Saturday
‘ Dancing at the Biltmore” will be Troy’s way of climaxing its 13th annual homecoming, Saturday night, when alumni, students, and Notre Dame officials and players mingle for an evening of post-game celebration.
The main dining room of the Biltmore hotel has been reserved for the U. S. C. homecom-4unmediately at the book store and ing party by Bob Trapp, chairman at fraternity and sorority houses of the affair and president of the
Apolliad Design Motif Winners . Are Announced
Marcia James was awarded first place for the two designs she entered In the 13th annual Apolliad contest for design students in the U .S. C. College of Architecture and Fine Arts. Second award was given to Martha Graham, and honorable mention to Tancl Bristol, Martha Perkins. Dick Snavely, and Peggy Fitzgerrell.
Miss James' design wUl be used as the motif for posters which will be displayed throughout Los Angeles, announcing the 1937 Apolliad contest. Mrs. Amy McClelland Is director of the contest and Mrs. Tacie H. Rew, originator of the U. S. C. competition, ls general chairman.
The poster designs entered by the students were limited to three inches in diameter. Non-contesting students and faculty members judged the U. S. C. entries.
Don Woods, Anita Louise To Appear at Coeds’ Football Dinner
With thc announcement of the celebraties billed to play a prominent part in thc annual women's football banquet to be held Friday evening in the Foyer of Town and Gown, reservations for the affair were immediately begun.
Master of ceremonies for the occasion will be Donald Woods, motion picture star. Anita Louise, adjudged Hollywood's most beautiful actress by five leading artists, will extend homecoming greetings to the wives and mothers of the football players, and returning alumni women.
Campus talent to take part in the program is Hortense Buchanan, who will do a soft shoe dance. Ml*s Buchanan has appeared with leading orchestras in many performances and is well known on campus for her tap and soft shoe dancing.
Girls To Entertain
Hennrietta Pelta, who will take part ln Hi-jinks tomorrow evening, will entertain with an accordian solo, while the Phi Beta trio will sing several selections.
In charge of the event are Miss Beth Tibbet and Mrs. Paul Cunningham, graduate chairmen; and Lucy Ann MacLean and Ruth Sinclair, student managers.
Five booths have been built in the foyer, and final arrangements are being made to sell candy, cake, handkerchiefs, and candles, while one will be an Oriental booth.
Theme Given
“The Christmas Circus” will be the theme for the event, and the booths and festive decorations will be in keeping with the homecoming spirit.
Doing away with the former custom of appearing in formal attire, everyone will come in sport clothes and informality will prevail.
Entertainment by other stars of screen and radio has been procured and will be announced later.
Latest WSGA reports Indicate that enough ramshackle automobiles, "has-been” cars, and “just plain wrecks,” will be on hand this Thursday, which is Taxi day. to transport all of the students, alumni, faculty members, and athletes about three Trojan campuses. Chairman Dorothy Dudley promises variety as well as quantity ln thc modes of transportation.
Tickets, enabling the bearer to ride anywhere, anyplace, any time, (providing the distance is not prohibitive), will be sold today for 10 cents by coeds earning activity points.
Since some of the vehicles may not be In the best mechanical condition, passengers are warned to allow a little leeway on their time schedules. They can be assured safety will be an important feature of all rides, since speed is an impossibility in most of the ‘'taxis,” according to Chairman Dudley.
To Increase business, all women students are under oath to leave their autos home on Thursday. This will mean that the boy-friend will have to utilize this new mode of transportation.
Another business-like feature of Taxi day ls that all tickets must be purchased before Thursday, which means the passenger must buy his ride, "vehicle unseen.” Miss Dudley said that she feared some cautious souls might refuse to buy tickets lf they gaw thc methods of conveyance which will be offered.
Those aiding Chairman Dudley in securing the "four-wheeled nightmares” include Betty Jane Bartholomew. Kay Young. Marcia James, Ceclle Hallingby, lone Hooven, Pat Reilly, and Dorothy Schott.
interfratemity council, in charge of the dance.
Novel simplicity has been the idea followed in arranging the dance, according to Trapp. Bids are merely pieces of printed pasteboard enclosed in a paper sack, bearing the words, “It’s in the Bag.” A "surprise package," is the way Willis Stanley, ticket chairman, describes the unusual bid. Remembering his childhood days, Stanley has tried to embody something of the "grab bag” idea popular with grammar school boys and girls in the bids.
Mode of attire for the dance will be informal. Trapp announced, with a taboo placed on corsages. Ticket* will be placed on sale
The price is $1.50. Fraternity lead ers have guaranteed Chairman Trapp that a high percentage of men from each house wil! attend the dance, assuring an attendance of at least 350 couples.
Mickey Whalen will bring his nationally known band of recording musicians to the Biltmore dining room to play for the dancers. The committee is hoping to secure the services of stars from the Biltmore Bowl orchestra and floor show in providing Intermission entertainment.
Assisting in planning the homecoming dance have been Jack Kerr, ticket sales; Paul Sacket. posters: Sid Smith, orchestra; and Willi* Stanley, bids.
Morrow Asks Knights, Squires To Turn Dance Money, Tickets in Today
Trojan Knights and Squires who still have tickets or money from the Trojan Sword and Shield dance are asked to turn their accounts in today to Ray Morrow, ticket chairman. Morrow will be in the Knight office this morning at 10 o’clock and this afternoon at 2:30 o’clock.
"It is imperative that all who have not settled their accounts do so immediately,” Morrow said. "There are financial obligations which must be looked after and in order to do this we must have a financial clearing oi aU ticket aell-
Pemberton Will Be Honored at Music Reception
Charles E. Pemberton, professor of violin, music theory, and composition, will be honored at thc annual homecoming reception of the School of Music, to be held Thursday at 8:15 p. m.
Pemberton has been associated with the School of Music since 1901, receiving his master degree in music in 1927. He has written manv compositions. several of which will be included on the program during the
Coaches Club Will Sponsor Dinner
Bill Cole, president of the Trojan Coaches club, last night announced festivities for that organization during homecoming week.
According to Cole, the major event ls the Trojan coaches’ annual homecoming banquet which will take place Thursday at 6:30 p. m. in the Breakfast room of the University club. Coaches Howard Jones, Sum Barry, Dean Cromwell, and Willis O. Hunter, and other members of the coaching and administrative staff will be present next Thursday night at the annual celebration.
’‘This annual meeting of Trojan coaches will be strictly a social affair without any business," declared Cole. "Immediately following the banquet motion pictures of the U.
reunion. His opera, "The Painter j 8 c. Washington football game will
of Dreams,” was presented in Bovard auditorium in 1934 und later by the Los Angeles Ebell club. He has also been affiliated with the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra.
Plans for the program are in the hands at faculty, alumni, and students of the School of Music. Included on the committee are Miss Eleanor Neft, president of the School of Music alumni; Ruth Watanabe, president of the School of Music student body; and Miss Julia Howell, Miss Pauline Alderman, Mrs. William Hartshorn, and Mis* Pearl Alice Maclo;,key, faculty members.
be shown," he concluded.
Seven Commerce Majors Inducted by Phi Chi Theta
Seven girls were lntiated Into Phi Chl Theta, national commerce sorority, following a pledge luncheon last week.
The following are those who became a part of the sorority membership: Dorothy Gine, Helen Cole, Doris Shonard, Barbara Summers, Dorothy Meeker, Shirley Meeker, and Laurett* Simpson.
Stars To Entertain Men at Stag Rally
Gordon, Revel, Four Bands Scheduled To Appear Before Trojans
Celebrating the one occasion of thc scholastic year when they can meet without the presence of, some feminine clement, Trojan men students and alumni will gather ln Bovard auditorium Wednesday night ln a gigantic stag rally.
Stars of the stage, screen, and night clubs will entertain the men from 8:30 p. m. until approximately 11:30 p. m. Al Gordon, in charge of entertainment, announced last night that a full program has been arranged.
During the rally no less than four top-fllght bands will appear, Gordon said. Wingy Mannone, one of the foremost trumpeters in the United States, and his band will play. Mannone’s musicians recently completed a 52 weeks engagement at the Hickory club ln New York city. He ls currently appearing at the Famous Door in Hollywood.
Hampton To Play To contribute swing-time to the program. Lionel Hampton and his orchestra will play. Hampton, a colored boy, ls recognized as one of the hottest drummers ln band circles today. One other famous band will perform, and although Gordon announced that arrangements were not complete as yet, another prominent group is being contacted.
Adding to the musical entertainment Wednesday will be Gordon and Revel, song writing team fa mous for their music In Bing Crosby pictures. Gordon and Revel will play and sing several of their popular hits.
Candy, varied voiced comedian who was originally with Ted Fio Rlto, will bring his humor and singing to the rally. Scats Powell, starring comic singer at the Casanova club, will also appear.
Studios To Send Actors The Hollywood studios will send many of their younger actors Bovard Wednesday. Johnny Downs, youthful Twentieth Century-Fox star of Pigskin Parade, will definitely be at the rally. Gordon said that Tony Martin, screen singer, may appear.
“The rally this year will be strictly stag,” said Gordon, “and there will be absolutely no women on the stage or in the audience.”
Oriental Group Will Introduce Heads Tonight
Celebrating In Eastern fashion, the Oriental Cultural society will Introduce its officers and advisors at a Suklyakl dinner tonight. The dinner, which will begin at 7 p. m., is being held at Toyo Ken’s, 1138 South Western avenue.
Although the organization has not received official recognition lt hopes to do so before the Christmas holidays, according to Drew Kohler, secretary. It ls open to Japanese, Chinese, and American students.
Dean Francis Bacon will be the guest of honor. Advisors of the group who will be Introduced at the dinner include: Professor Ken Na-kazawa. Dr. Hans N. von Koerber, Dr. William G. Campbell, and Dr. William F. Hummell.
New officers are: Namiji Itabashi, president; Young H. Ohin, vice-president; Drew Kohler, secretary; and Toahlo Kanohl, treasurer.
Sour leaders of thc various fraternities competing ia thc third annual Interfratemity sine on the steps of Doheny Memorial library at 7:30 tonight have been requested by Chairman Dirk Huddleston to meet with him in the Student Union social hall at 4 o'clock this afternoon to receive instructions.
ers appearing on the program assemble at 7:15 at the entrance to Doheny Memorial library.
“Greeks are expected to have their dinners finished early enough to attend the Interfratemity sing and lo bring alumni guests to the program," the chairman stated.
“In past years, the Interfratemity songfest has steadily improved. In the matter of musical quality produced," Huddleston said. “I expect that this year’s sing will be even better, since fraternities participating have shown greater interest and have worked hard to put on a good show.”
Two cups will be awarded to first and second place winners In the competition. One will be given by Phi Mu Alpha, professional music fraternity, and the other by the alumni association. Judges have not been decided on yet.
New Civil Service Jobs Are Offered
Announcement of new part and full-time civil service openings for students was received yesterday by the bureau of employment. Both men and women are eligible for the positions, which comprise the selling of electrical appliances.
A minimum age of 20 years Is required of the men and 23 years for the women. Other requirements are more elastic and will be reviewed upon application at the bureau's office.
The salary for full-time employees ranges from $125 to $200 for the women, and from $110 to $185 for the men. A wage of $50 will be received by part-time workers.
Besides selling the appliances, the salesmen will be expected to instruct the consumers ln their use, explain domestic electricity rates, and perform other related deutles.
Wednesday will be the final dale to file applications to take the civil service tests. Tlie scope of the tests includes qualifications and practical experience of the applicant and will be determined by Interview. The date of the test will be announced later.
Trojan Professor Gives Charter to Bruin Group
Earl W. HUl, national president of Alpha Eta Rho and U. S. C. professor of commercial aviation, presented the charter to the newly-formed Beta chapter of Alpha Eta Rho at U. C. L. A. at a joint meeting of the Trojan and Bruin chapters in Westwood last week.
The members of the U. C. L. A. chapter, Including Miss Pretto Bell, president, were on hand to receive the charter, having been initiated by Professor Hill and other members of the Trojan organization.
Harley’* Book Honored
Word has recently been received by Dr. J. Eugene Harley, professor ln the department of political science, that his "Documentary Textbook on International Relations’* has been accepted by Harvard university as its text fur international relations courses. Harley explained that acceptance of his text by this university is one of the highest honors the book ccuifi receive.