SOUTHERN
DAILY
CALirORWA
TROJAN
United Pretc World Wide New* Service
olume XXVIII
Los Angeles, California, Thursday, October 1, 1936
ympic Stars o Be Honored By Classmates
l,ical Education Majors o Present Program Over Radio KNX
duates To Be Present
Rufus B. von KleinSmid Extend Greetings To S. C. Athletes
oring physical ' education is who represented S. C. on Olympic team this year, the 'on of health and physical tion is sponsoring a radio cast and departmental as-lv this morning at 9:50 in cal Education 205, according oyd E. Webster, associate proof physical education, departments of the division, al education majors, men and n of the staff, prominent cal education alumni, two es, Dean Cromwell and Fred , who represented S.C. at Ber-nd Dr. Rufus B. von Klein-, university president who will ’’d greetings to the athletes, all been invited to the as-y.
“late Professor Webster, who preside during the assembly, interview such outstanding ns as: Roy Staley, high hurd-
Number 10
Founders’ Day Participants
bs Adams and Cal Clemens
. . they uill attend welcome "uis Zamperini, brilliant frosh meter runner; Earl Meadows, tc pole-vaulting champion; th Carpenter, champion dis-"wer who established a new pic record at Berlin; Velma | l only 8. C. diving representa-Frank Wykoff, graduate sprint plon and world record holder 00 yd. dash; and Miles Cal-nnast and student represen-!rom S. C. in world educa-•nference at Berlin, h prominent Trojan athletes ton Warburton, Russ Saund-us Shaver, Curt Youel, Cal ns, Hobbs Adams, Jeff Cra-Harry Edelson, Clarke De-, Rockwell Kemp and a host er physical education grad-have graciously accepted inns to attend," stated Webster.
duate Students gin Organization
;h approximately 200 graduate ts attending the opening >8, members of the Oraduate 1 student body gathered in Istration 206 yesterday noon feet plans for organization, n Rockwell Dennis Hunt, act-i temporary chairman ex-1 the purposes of the gradu-™fnt organization. He sug-that one of the main objec-1 the body should be to pro-” social program for the -■to student.
I'M projects outlined by Dean Included lectures by leading ->n educators, as well as fre-luncheon meetings to enable ■ ■te students to know each
«tort the organization on its mt appointed a nominating Jtlee of five to consider the '‘ons Med by students wish-nold office.
W Civic Club o Meet Today
'We improvement ln the L s c as its main goal, niversUy-Exposition Business sssociatlon with W. Ballen-filey, dean of School of Gov't. as its chairman, will meet »oon in Student Union 223 Anting the university and to Improving this district, ™P|S comparatively new. neld only one meeting this e body, comprised of uni-iclals and local business striving to carry out duties many service clubs in work-res‘dential betterment
section.
Courtesy Herald-Express
Taking part in the fifty-sixth anniversary celebration of tbe founding of the university yesterday were, left to right, Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president; Dr. Joseph P. Widney, third chief executive in the history of the Trojan institution; and Dr. Ezra Currier, ’85, oldest living graduate of S.C. and prominent figure about the campus for many years. A special assembly honored the men.
Founders* Day Assembly Honors Troy’s Pioneers;
Ex-President Tells Views
Civilization is once again facing a breakdown, according to Dr. Joseph P. Widney, third president and one of the founders of the University of Southern California, who spoke yesterday morning at a special assembly held in honor of
-* the men who founded Troy.
Before an enthusiastic audience
Coed Secretaries For ASUSC Named
Virginia Holbrook Appoints Coed Assistants for Student Office
Virginia Holbrook, secretary to Norm Johnson, student body president, yesterday Issued the following schedule for girls chosen as assistant secretaries.
Monday: Aleathea Dean, 8:00; Elaine Blaisdelle, 9:00; Kay Warner, Betty Ann Outhler, 10:25; Catherine Young, 11:25; Helen Her-weg, 1:30; Georgiana Sones, 2:30; Helen Myler, Leila Barrie, 3:30. Tuesday’s Secretaries Tuesday: Aura Lee Agaston, 8:00; Genevieve Trott, 9:00; Elaine Blaisdelle, Lucille Foster. 10:25; Elizabeth Rogers, 11:25; 1:00 to 2:00, Joyce Koch; Janet Barrows, Emma Bevis, Virginia Herod, 1:30; Geor-giana Sones, 2:30; Aileen Dallwig, Jean Frampton, 3:30.
Wednesday: Althea Dean, 8:00; Elaine Blaisdelle, 9:00; Kay Warner, Virginia Herod, 10:25; Pat Timlin. 11:25; Helen Herweg, 1:30; Dorothy Miller, Catherine Young, 2:30; Ruth Kerr, Jean Frampton, 3:30. Thursday: Aura Lee Agaston, 8:00; Genevieve Trott, 9:00; Elaine Blaisdelle, Lucille Foster, 10:25; Elizabeth Rogers, 11:25; Joyce Koch, 1:00; Janet Barrow. Emma Bevis. Virginia Herod. 1:30; Georgiana Sones, 2:30: Helen Myler, 3:30
Friday Workers
Friday: Aleathea Dean, 8:00; Elaine Blaisdelle, Dorothy Miller, 1:30; Elaine Blaisdelle, 2:30; Aileen Dallwig, Leila Barrie, 3:30.
“The secretaries were selected for their merit and ability in secretarial work.” Miss Holbrook stated "Further instructions will be given to the giris in a group meeting, possibly the first of next week," she added.
of students and faculty, Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the university, presented the various heads of departments and schools who in turn Introduced new members of the faculty. Homage waa paid to the professors who have taught 25 or more years on this campus.
Applause Enthusiastic
When Dr. von KleinSmid Introduced Dr. Widney, every student and faculty member stood and applauded as the 95-year-old former Trojan head approached the rostrum, it was not until Dr. von KleinSmid again spoke of the university’s good fortune in having Dr. Widney with them that the audience resumed their seats.
While speaking of the precarious situation of world economics and banking, Dr. Widney admonished all students to make the most of their university careers. That the universities are being faced with a form of cheapened training was the belief expressed by the former S. C. president.
Doctor Warns Students
"Students must know how to face problems,” declared Dr. Widney as he spoke of the “huge grave yard of broken down civilizations" that are prevalent the world over. A ray of hope, however, was cast into his talk when he added that, "civilization will someday come out of the chaos and be stronger than ever before."
Another honored guest who was warmly received by the students and faculty was Dr. Ezra N. Currier, oldest S.C. alumnus. This is the man responsible for the "Greetings” inscribed on all the class room blackboards at the beginning of each school term. For the past 16 years Dr. Currier has been working for the university in the capacity of carpenter, turning his salary back to the school. He recently retired.
Strike Truce Arranged
MIAMI, Sept. 30—(U.R)—A temporary truce for peace conferences tonight halted hostilities in a strike of 200 longshoremen on the Miami waterfront.
Positions Available r Pharmacy Students
»Uahu°f* ln a dru« slore P A ,or students enrol'ed *l-ge of Pharmacy, ac-
of n« ,receWed ,rom the Dean Laird Joseph Stab-
“bJ!ltere8ted ln obtaining ' ‘ . says Dean Stabler, "Port^ immediately to Sella .worlc 18 Part-time
art?V.nterfere wlth ™f-v.tif-s, ha stated.
Staff Meeting Called by Van Deerlin
Reporters and de;k workers of the Dally Trojin a: e requ’red to meet today at 2:30 n. m. in the Trojan editorial office, Student Union 225, it was strted last night by Lionel Van D;srlin, editor.
Business of prime importance wil be discussed, Van Deerlin declared. If reoor ers and de;k workers wish to remain in the good graejs of the paper, it will be necessary for them to be present, he warned.
Specific directions for reporters will be given by Cal Whorton, p.s-slstent editor. Changes in some of the news beats wil be announced, Whorton stated.
Meeting of I. R. Club Scheduled
Wilfred Williams, president of the International Relations club, will preside at the organization's first meeting of the season today at 12:30 in the Cottage tea room, 634 West 36th "The purpose of the club,” Mr. Williams says, "is to give in a limited scope a general view of international relations through the medium of speakers who represent various fields of thought on the subject.”
Foreign Reception Will Be Discussed
Rudy Huber Calls Meeting For New International Relations Group
Details of the forthcoming foreign students’ reception will be worked out today when the newly-appointed international relations committee meets at 1 o’clock ln room 234, Student Union.
Urged to be present at the conference were the sixteen members chosen last Monday by the university organization chairman, Rudy Huber; Mary Lee, Jane Rudrauff, Prince Kurt Lippe, Jose Caceras, Caroline Everington, Chuck Cochard, Dick Huddleston, Elsie Young, George Scofield, Harold Weeks, Jo May Lawshe, NamIJi Itabishi, John Mangun, Norman Johnson, and John Felix.
The reception, an Innovation at 8. C. this year, will be given for all foreign students in attendance at Troy. Scheduled for the evening of October 7, at the Student Union social hall, the affair will feature a musical program arranged by Dick Huddleston, committee member.
Student and faculty leaders will act as hosts. Huber has arranged to have In the receiving line Dr. and Mrs. Rufus B. von KleinSmid; Dean of Women Mary Sinclair Crawford; Counselor of Men Francis M. Bacon; Dean Pearl Aiken-Smith; and student executives, Norm Johnson, ASUSC president; Lucy Ann MacLean, vice-president; Grace Libby, secretary; Sid Smith, Trojan Knights president; and Mary Jane Sturgeon, Amazons president.
Attendance will not be confined to foreign guests, Huber has announced.
Ship Operators Seek Peace As Strike Feared
Union Employes Are Given ‘Counter Proposition’
As Possible End
Nature of Plan Is Withheld
Dock Workers, Sailors Will Consider Plan Offered, Bridges Declares Bulletin
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—(U.RV—
A tentative agreement for a 15-day truce extending working agreements In the Pacific coast maritime dispute has been reached, the U. S. Maritime Commission announced early today.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 30—(tt.R) —The Pacific coast ship operators late tonight presented their unionized employes with a “counter proposition” which might be the means of breaking a deadlock and providing a last-minute solution of the maritime crisis scheduled to be effective at midnight.
There was no disclosure of the nature of the "counter proposition” as peace negotiators retired to the Union Recreation center near the waterfront to discuss the proposals.
Consideration Assured Harry Bridges, leader of the International Longshoremen’s association said It would be considered by the newly-formed “union lockout committee,” comprising representatives of every union whose members handle cargoes, operate ships, or have anything else to do with maritime commerce.
It was the first sign of a break in the deadlock that carried the West Coast to the brink of another costly maritime lleup when 1934 working agreements expire at midnight tonight.
Government Interested The federal government, striving to avert a shipping paralysis that seemed inevitable, renewed its appeals for a 60-day truce and at the same time asked the International Longshoremen’s association and the other unions to agree to arbitration of the Issues Involved.
Longshoremen voted more than 9 to 1 against arbitration a few weeks ago, on the grounds that some of the employers' demands are not arbitrable and that their sole purpose Is to "break the union.”
Dollar Liner Suffers Sailing Delay
The Dollar liner President Coolidge, headed to seaward shortly after dusk last night after more than six hours delay, due to crew trouble.
A threatened walkout of the crew over disagreements arising from labor troubles in Pacific coast maritime circles, was averted after several hours negotiations, and a crew of more than 300 was signed.
The vessel remained at dock until shortly after 5 p. m„ then put out for the outer harbor, where It dropped anchor, giving rise to speculation that further trouble had arisen. However, company officials explained the vessel had stopped to take on two additional firemen.
A conference was called in the office of Chief of Police James E. Davis yesterday to organize a special detail of 400 officers ln anticipation of waterfront strife ln event of a possible longshoremen's strike.
Trojan Clubs
Fraternity Will Meet In Hotel Tonight
Alpha Delta Sigma, national professional advertising fraternity, will hold Its first meeting tonight in the banquet hall of the William Penn hotel, 2208 West 8th street.
Frank Nagley, professor of merchandising and adviser of the chapter, will be the speaker of the evening. His topic is how business conditions will effect the advertising student in his pursuit of employment.
Fox Addresses A.S.C.E. Members Today
Professor William Fox. head of the civil engineering department, will speak to all student members of the ASCE today at 10 a. m In 103 Bridge hall, according to Al Sayler, president of the group.
Ohicers Are Chosen for Westminster Organization
“O ganization of Westminster, local Pre:byteiian club, was completed yesterday noon at the second ' r/:ckly meeting of the group in the Co.tage tea room,” members announced today.
Mary Alic; Foster, junior, was elected president, and Katherine Smith, secretary. Roy Adamson, Osman Hull, and Margaret Day will serve on a new social committee to meet with the president and plan club programs for the year.
Roger Williams Meeting Called for Today
George Hill, president, will preside over the second of the weekly meetings of the Roger Williams club today at 12:15 ln the Elisabeth von KleinSmid hall.
Journalists Will Hold Pledging Services
Theta Sigma Phi, national honorary and professional fraternity for women ln Journalism, will hold Its pledging ceremonies tomorrow at 3:30 o’clock in the Student Union social hall.
The four pledges are Isabel Miller, Maxima McClay. Sarita Ebert, and Dorothy Welsh.
Olympics To Be Featured In Meeting Today
"Significant Aspects of the Olympic Games" will be the general topic on which Foy Draper and Al Fitch will speak before members of the Roger Williams club at noon today in Elisabeth von KleinSmid hall.
Chemistry Club Plans Social Programs
Phi Lambda Upsilon. honorary chemistry organization, will meet at assembly period today, ln Science 103, to make plans for cooperation with similar groups on the UCLA campus. Social programs for future occasions will be discussed.
Student Vocalists Needed * * * * * + * + ft ft « *
Petersen To Take Stewart’s Place
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New Choir Director Sees Success
Student vocalists are needed to fill places In the A Capella choir, the mixed chorus, or the singing unit of the Trojan band, according to an announcement made by the School of Music yesterday.	*2:30 until 4:oo o’clock.
Rho Chi To Open 1936 Program Today
Rho Chi, honorary pharmacy society, will meet this morning at 10:25 in Science 304, according to Al Jannard. president. A discussion of actlivtles for the coming semester will take place as well as an election of officers and new members.
Ralph Peterson, noted choral director, will replace Alexander Stewart as director of the mixed chorus this year. Stewart resigned this position because of the heavy program of work he has undertaken in conducting orchestras under the auspices of the federal WPA music project. Peterson is known throughout southern California for the fine choir he has built up at the Los Angeles Junior college, music department officials declared.
"If I am to take over this organization, which I am most happy to do. I must have more material with which to work. I see great possibilities ln the S. C. chorus, and with Its membership increased to at least 50, I will be able to do a great deal for the organization,” Peterson stated yesterday.
The chorus meets only once a week on Friday afternoons from
John Smallman. director of the A Capella choir, stressed the existent need for tenors ln his unit. Meetings are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8 to 9 o’clock.
I^ast spring this organization made a special tour to San Diego, where they appeared in a special booth at the California Pacific exposition.
"The final opportunity to Join this singing unit of the Trojan band will be Saturday at 8 a. m. on Bovard field,” Ona Conrad, speaking for the male division, announced yesterday. In addition to these weekly Saturday morning meetings with the band, the singing unit, under the direction of Edwin Dunning, will drill on Tuesdays at 7:30 p. m. If present arrangements are completed the chorus will accompany the band on Its spring tour.
Interfraternity Council Meets Tonight To Hear
Lecture by Dr. C. V* Rice
Featuring a report In full detail by Dr. Carl Rice, the Interfratemity council will hold a meeting for all presidents, pledge-masters, and alumni advisers of social and professional fraternities in 418 Student Union at 8 o’clock tonight.
Doctor Rice will give a resume of all that was done at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon national training school at Northwestern university this summer. *
According to Dean Francis M.
Bacon, the training of pledges and the dealings with rushees will be emphasized at the session, although the problem of fraternity finance will also be discussed in round table fashion.
An outlined form of the entire program that was followed at the training school at Evanston, 111., will be presented at the gathering tonight for the purpose of giving any assistance to the fraternities that might wish facts concerning a summer training school In their own Greek organizations tn the future.
“The meeting Is to be a very Important one,” states Bob Trapp, president of the interfratemity council, "and will bring about a new type of round table Information and new Ideas from all Greek organizations. This ln turn will bring to our campus a great deal of valuable Information and new plans that can be used ln the future.”
German Club To Start Year's Activities
Students interested ln German are reminded of the first meeting of the German club at 12:30 today at 3524 University avenue. A cordial Invitation to new students la issued by Hans Poppe, president.
Dr. George O. Curme of the German department will discuss his experiences while ln Germany, Russia, and Italy this summer
French Legislators Back Monetary Bill
Copyright, 1936, by United Press.
PARIS, Oct. 1—(U.R)—The Chamber of Deputies stood staunchly behind the popular front government early today on its franc devaluation plan ln the face of a threatened ministerial crisis because the senate refused to give Premier Leon Blum a free hand in halting possible price rises.
The Chamber re-adopted the whole devaluation bill this morning by a vote of 351 to 217. The measure now goes back to the senate.
The decision crystalized the conflict between the chamber and the senate, with Premier Blum determined to continue his demand for full powers to deal with expected price fluctuations and other social aspects of the devaluation project.
Sorority Head Attends Parley
Representing the local chapter of Gamma Alpha Chi, national advertising sorority for women, Mary
Walton, president of the local chap- i	-	At J
ter, will attend the biannual na- \A/ orkerS ASKCCl tional convention at Eugene, Ore., j
tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, j nr
Upon Miss Walton’s return, the | X U 1YC {Sl/I L first open meeting of the year will I	t-\ j •
be held at the Alpha Gamma Delta j p QJT DOMling house, October 7, at which Miss i	o
Walton and Mary Gist, national vice-president and alumna expansion director, will relate stories of the convention.
First La Tertulia Meeting Called for 9:55 Tomorrow
La Tertulia, organization of students of Spanish, will hold it first meeting of the year tomorrow morning during assembly period in Bridge 204. The objective of the meeting will be to elect new officers and to organize for the ensuing year.
“All persons Interested ln speaking Spanish and in learning Spanish customs, literature, and relative facts are urged to attend," said Homer Beatty, president.
Daily Trojan Poll Will Start Monday
Standings of Presidential Candidates on Campus Will Be Sought
Alfred Landon, Franklin Rooee-
veit, Norman Thomas, D. Leigh Colvin, William Lemke, Earl Browder—which Is the Trojans’ presidential preference? To determine this the Dally Trojan will conduct a campus poll for students and faculty on the campus beginning next Monday and continuing during the week.
The primary question win simply be which candidate the voter supports although the name, the party preference, and whether or not the Individual Is a registered voter will be other information sought.
The Daily Trojan staff will make further effort to reach all the student body in Its poll by sending a representative to each fraternity meeting Monday night with blanks.
That the Intense Interest of the voting public in the November elec-tlon is being felt on the campus al-ready Is evidenced by tlie “ s u n f 1 o wers ” which are milking their appearance on Trojan lapels and the numerous discussions heard ln fgsi Student Union and elsewhere Nation’s Chief about the cam-- • • causes comment pus on the president's first address of the campaign Tuesday evening.
Six months ago when the newspaper conducted It's primary poll, President Roosevelt received the largest personal total but the combined Republican vote exceeded that of the Democrats at Troy. Democrats expect a large bloc of votes which went to the “middle-of-the-road" liberal, Borah, to swing in behind Roosevelt to give him the advantage.
But the university has gained and lost a large group of students since then and the new voters who will participate next week represent an unknown quantity, adding to the Interest of the poll.
The following students who have applied for football game work at the coliseum have failed to file bonding applications with Leo Adams, assistant general manager of the Associated Students, and are required to have these filed in his office today If they cxpect to have positions assigned them Saturday:
J. Becker, Cardwell, B. Cressey, T. Harlow, O. Kashare, J. Kewak, B. Laruso, Joe Lee, D. Martin, R. Dance, V. Nort, F. Petrich, J. Raiselais, H. Rawlings, John Ralsce, J. Reinhardt, Clem Ruh, Mat Ryan, D. Sc ass. Hal Seiling, H. Shackelton, L. Tryon, J Wen-dle, Earl Meadows, and Me-Glaughen.
Norm Johnson, ASUSC Leader, Resumes Post
Student Body President l« Back on Campus After Stay in Hospital
Senate Meeting Scheduled
Victim ol Auto Accident Is WeIcomed by Friends | Plans Undecided
After an absence of two weeks. Norm Johnson returned to th* campus yesterday to resume his duties as president of the Associated Students. Although still wearing a sling, Johnson seemed otherwise hale and hearty, expressing impatience to return to his office.
To start the student administration ball rolling, President Johnson has called a meeting of the legislative senate for Tuesday, “I ex-peot great activity ln the ASUSC this year," said Johnson, amid the hearty welcomes given him by his many friends on his first day back.
No other official announcements
were forthcoming, but Johnson said, "I wish to express my great appreciation to the students of the University of Southern California . 1
President Norm Johnson
, . , returns from hospital for the kindness I received from them during my recent Illness.’*
Johnson has been recovering from Injuries received ln an auto Accident two weeks ago. His fellow victim ln the accident. Mary Ever*, returned to classes a few days ago
Although Johnson's period of convalescence was of several days’
longer duration than he had predicted ln a telephone conversation with hie secretary, Virginia Holbrook. It will be but a short time before the legislative machinery J* ln smooth running condition, accelerated by the return of Its leading mechanic, according to members of the senate.
The opening meeting at this group, originally oalled for th* first week of clsase*. was necessarily postponed by an announcement from Lucy Ann MacLean. student body vice-president, resulting ln the temporary settlng-aald* of administrative planning and dtsou*-slon.
Varsity Club Plan Second Annual Hop
Promising one of the fineat social events in Southern California history, the Varsity club dance oom-mlttee, headed by Del Hessick and Gardner Pollich, stated last night that plans for the second annual Varsity club hop are ln full swing. "It will top all former 8. C. social events,” was the claim made by the two chairmen.
Heading the list of attractions will be a gala door prize, the dance chairmen stated. The prise has already been selected, but Its description will be kept a secret until the night of the dance.
Bids, priced at $1.50, will be adomed with a Trojan picture. They will be a combination of door prize stub, admittance bid, and program Joey Roberts, assisted by Ray Morris and Roy Durst, Is in charge of ticket sales. Purchases can be made the first of next week.
MacLean Calls Social Workers
Launching the social season with s full and frolicsome program, Lucy Ann MacLean. vice-president of the student body, will call to order the first meeting of the social committee tomorrow at 2:30 p. m. ln her office.
To aid all organizations that will be giving dances this year, Miss MacLean and her social committee plan to have a card catalogue In
the vice-president’s office which will contain all the necessary data concerning prices of orchestras and places of entertainment .
Catholic Club Holds First Luncheon Meeting Today
Extending an Invitation to all Roman Catholic students on campus to be present at a luncheon to be held today at 18:16 p. m. In Elisabeth von KleinSmid hall, Dick Llewellyn, president of Uie Newman club. Catholic students’ organization, asks that all those who wish to attend will make reservation*, in the religious conference office, Student Union 230, before #:56.