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CALIFORNIA
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United Press
World Wid# News Service Z-42
Volume XXIX
Outstanding Coeds Named
Los Angeles, California, Thursday, May 19, 1938
Number 140
Great Britain Attempts To Settle Italo-French Friendship Difficulties
Senior Trio Wins Awards At Banquet
By Hazel HartEO*
Acclaimed as the three most outstanding senior women on the Tro-j?n campus, Ellen Holt. Mary Moore, and Jane Rudrauff were awarded Town and Gown all-campus trophies, highest honor given to women, last night at the Wom-rn's Self-Government association recognition banquet. Because the Rchievements were of such high landing, the Town and Gown organization this year gave three pwards in place of the traditional |one for the most outstanding graduating coed.
Ellen Holt, retiring president ol thr WSGA is a major in commerce, and has been prominent in Gamma Alpha Chi. YWCA. and student tody activities. She is a member 5f Alpha Chi Omega social sorority, i SIDRAIFF AMAZON PRESIDENT Recent receiver of a fellowship ro the University of Geneva. Jane Rudrauff has served as president M the international relations stu-Bent body, president of Trojan Am-pons. and president of Delta Delta :lt» Mary Moore, a graduate of Glendale high school, is retiring president of Mortar Board and is a last president of Pi Bi'a Phi.
The WSGA banquet is an annual [ent at which Trojan women are pnored for their various achievements. Marian Tronsen and lone [ooven were co-chairmen of this =ar's affair.
■BATERS WIN I Marjorie Atkinson and Betty Eb-fhard were thc tv-o winners of wn and Gown Debate cups for ominent women debaters Be-use of her great service to the ft'CA. Mildred Tebbetts was given e Town and Gown YWCA award, "he WTSGA cup for the most out-
Appointed
Speech
Finalists Selected
Six Undergraduates Chosen To Compete For Widney Cup
i Selected from a field of 18 con-j testants. six undergraduates yesterday were named to compete in the J finals of the Widney cup public I speaking competition at 3:30 p.m.
• today in the art and lecture room of Doheny library.	i Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian for-
Those chosen were Jane Richter. ei®n minister and son-in-law of Sterling Livingston, Floyd Taber. Mussolini, but it was learned his Robert Warren. Bob Crawford, and real task is t0 find a means of Maurice Atkinson. Floyd Cunning- preventing fresh complications over
LONDON, May 18—(U.P.)—Great Britain undertook the role of mediator tonight in an effort to obtain an amicable settlement of difficulties standing in the way of Italo-French friendship.
Lord Perth, British ambassador to Rome, was'instructed
to make an immediate approach in3*-an endeavor to eliminate tension resulting from Premier Benito Mussolini’s speech at Genoa last Sat- | urday in which he expressed doubt as to the chances of a friendship treaty with France.
The British ambassador was told to “discuss” the Genoa speech with
Seabury May Head Inquiry
ham, Gordon Wright, and Earl Bolton received honorable mention. Debate Coach Trevor Hawkins, Eugene Hahn, and Larry Pritchard were the judges.
RICHTER IS SPEECH MAJOR
Miss Richter, who spoke on the
conflicting Italian and French interests in Spain.
PERTH, CIANO CONFER
Lord Perth saw Ciano at the Italian foreign office today and it was reported in Rome dispatches that the ambassador offered his services as mediator in the Italo-
subject “We Stand to Fall/’ is a sophomore majoring in speech. She French deadlock, is also an active debater. Living- I Mussolini had said at Genoa that Ston used the topic. “Air Disasters.” “it is not known whether our talks He is captain of the debate team with France will reach a conclu-and member of Phi Kappa Tau, i sion because, in the present circum-r ,l	• • i- - i soc*al fraternity.	j stances, concerning the war in
justice of the women S |udicia! Taber, a junior college transfer Spain we are on opposite sides of
Barbara Summers, member of Spooks and Spokes and Mortar Board, was named chief
court last night by Eugenia Rowland, outgoing justice.
Students To Observe Trade Week
who is majoring in political science, spoke on “Shall We End War?” Warren, a junior with religion as \ 5 his major, discussed Democracy.”
the barricade.”
The French government has asked its charge d’affaires at Rome, Jules “Industrial p Blondel> formally to convey
] France’s “surprise” at II Duce’s CRAWFORD ACTIVE DEBATER statement and seek amplification of Besides being an active debater his views, on the varsity squad, Crawford is a member of Kappa Sigma, social
fraternity. He is a junior in pol- , , , _ , _ itical science on the independent i Pnncipal authors of he Anglo-study plan. His topic was. “Hells ' Italian Pact of friendship, was ex -
PERTH GIVES ENGLISH VIEW
Lord Perth, who was one of the
New York Jurist Proposed To Lead TVA Investigation
Copyright, 1938, by United Press
WASHINGTON, May 18 — <U.E>—	president of the “Y,” and is
Judge Samuel Seabury whose rev-	member of Amazons. She is a so-
elations of corruption in the New	ciology major and has served as York city municipal government in j pledge trainer of her sorority.
1931 brought the political downfall	PALMER IS PHI MU
of Mayor James J. Walker, may be	Miss Palmer, vice-president of
named to direct the congressional	Phi Mu, is chairman of the social
inquiry into tangled affairs of the	service committee of the YWCA
Kay Alfs Is New Y Head
Dudley, Palmer, Schrey Also Gain Posts In Organization
Kay Alfs, Alpha Delta Pi, was unanimously elected president of the YWCA in yesterday’s election. The office of secretary, the Only contested office, was won by Mary Ellen Dudley, member of Alpha Chi Omega. Zuma Palmer and Virginia Schrey were selected to fill the offices of vice-president and treasurer respectively.
Miss Alfs, has served as vice-
a
Tennessee Valley authority, it was learned tonight.
He will be proposed as counsel for the $50,000 inquiry when the
and is a member of Amazons. She is a sociology major. Miss Schrey is a member of Kappa Delta social sorority, and Gamma Alpha Chi,
joint congressional investigating honorary advertising sorority, and committee meets on Monday to ap- has 'vor^e<^ on vartous committees
point a legal staff.	i *n the
| Miss Dudley is secretary of the COMMENT REFUSED	Sophomore club, and is an Alpha
Committee members would not; Chi Omega. She is newly elected
Warren Pierson To Speak al Assembly
is manager
pected to point out to Ciano that
Apocalypse.” Atkinson ........
of the debate «uad.	Brltaln ls anxlous that Mediterran-
The contest was divided into three	ean appeasement be rounded out by
divisions, judges selecting the out.	“ ear >' Franco-Itahan accord. Bn-
Of College of Commerce standing speakers from each. To- *lr“dJ h“ formany Promised
s commerce ^	^ ^ ^ ^ orl.	Prance to do everything within her
Commemorating National Foreign ginal topic. Judges for the finals ; Pd^cr o acl i a e sue a rap
Trade week. May 29. a College of are Dr. Carlton Rodee. Dean Ray	Prochmen
The French cabinet let it be known, following a session Tuesday, there could be no question of ap-
American-born Korean student, p;. A K Sugino. representing the jpanese Troian Women’s club, pre-lted an award to Aiko Matsui, lominent pharmacy student, for jendship and service.
ORTAR BOARD ANNOUNCED
(Announcement of nine new mem-rs of Mortar Board, senior wom-
J's honorary, was made by Mary students may attend. Dore. president. The neophytes are fcile Hallingby. Nancy Holme, ireia James. Arline Dove. Carol »ver. Louise Brant. Elaine Hol-look. Barbara Summers, and Mary Davis. Miss Katherine Stilwell. ofessor of Spanish, was named the new faculty advisor of the Itional honorary society.
Commerce assembly will be held on K. Immel, and Dr. Grafton P. Tan-Tuesday, May 24, in Touchstone guary.
theater at 10:55 a.m.	Given in honor of Dr. Joseph P.
vnrpitrr, TraHo	Widney, former president of the pointing a fully-accredited ambas-
' university, the trophy has been do- sador to Rome until the Italo-
! French conversations show some guarantee of success,
U.S.C. from 1891 to 1895 and is _
97 years old.
indinp foreign student in the uni- tlllou8hout the United States and rsitv was presented to Mary Chun
nated by the Balfour jewelry com-
many important countries in Eu-	_	,
rope and South America. Programs	Dr' Wldney was Pvesldent of
are held in London, Paris, Berlin, Buenos Aires, and other large cities of the world to emphasize the importance which foreign trade plays in the business world.
All commerce classes regularly scheduled at the time of the assembly will be dismissed so that
The guest speaker of the assembly will be Warren Pierson, president of the United States Import-Export bank, who is flying by plane from Washington D. C. to be present at the gathering.
Library Staff Members Serve At Convention
Merriam Calls Business Men
| SACRAMENTO, May 18 —(HE)— ' Governor Frank F. Merriam tonight | invited small business men of Cali-Seven U.S.C. librarians have been fornia to a conference, to be held selected to serve on committees in June 10 and 11, for the purpose the 43rd annual convention of the of stimulating employment and in-California Library associ ation, creasing the purchasing poWer of which opened yesterday at the Am- a greater number of persons. The
comment but it was learned that they already have “sounded” Seabury on whether he would accept. They feel that his presence would enhance their chances of ferreting out corruption within the TVA if any exists.
The 69-year-old former jurist heads a list of more than 100 lawyers suggested for the chief counsel post. He is considered to have the edge because of his national reputation as a result of the New York inquiry.
Seabury’s name came into the pic-
member of Spooks and Spokes. NEW OFFICER NAMED
The announcement of the new officers was made by Mildred Tebbetts at the WSGA banquet in the Foyer of Town and Gown last night.
Interviews of applicants for appointive offices of the YWCA will be conducted this afternoon from 1 until 5 p.m. in the “Y” house. Applicants are asked to be prepared to present perspective plans and reasons for petitioning for the office.
Newly elected officers and old cabinet members are in charge of
Fraternities
DanceTonight
Finalist
Maurice Atkinson, winner in the Bowen cup debate tournament, will be one of the finalists in the Widney cup contest today.
Big Apple'
To Claim Spotlight
The stolid Biltmore hotel will assume a collegiate air tonight aJ the Trojans take possession of the Bowl and stage their annual Interfratemity formal. Dancing will start at 8:30 p.m. and continue until midnight.
Entrances to the hotel will be decorated with cardinal and gold streamers, while huge Trojan pennants will be placed within the Bowl itself.
Music for the affair will be furnished by Frankie Trombar and hi* orchestra and will feature Deane Janis and Dave Saxon, vocalist*, and Mannie Klein and Trombar, trumpeter and saxophonist, respectively.
graduates To Be in News Reel
Student Leaders To Be Shown in Color In Last Film of Year
ture as the committee agreed to ^e interview’s. Announcement of begin the inquiry within 10 days, the appointed officers Will be made It also decided to call as first wit- ! Monday, Henrietta Pelta .elections ness former T.V.A. Chairman Dr. commissioner declares.
Arthur E. Morgan, whom President1_
discharged for failing to substantiate accusations of malfeasance against his fellow directors, Dr.
Harcourt A. Morgan and David Lilienthal. The latter two will will be among the early witnesses. !
SEABURY SILENT
Judge Seabury declined to say; whether he would accept the appointment if it is offered.
Seabury said he had not been
Senior Tickets Explained
Besides the regular ticket selling at $6.50. seniors have two others they may buy to celebrate the second annual senior week from May 29 to June 4, Jaye Brower, senior notified that his name was being class president, announced yester-
considered, and added that he had no comment to make either on the appointment or the investigation.
Youth Problem Solution Rests On Schools
I bassador hotel with an address by meeting will be held in the state
Pierson will speak on the national Mayor Frank L. Shaw.	1 capitol.
agencies in the United States which	More than 30 other members of j “Never before has the spotlight El Rodeo keys for three years promote and improve foreign trade Troy’s library staff are arranging 0f state and national attention
continuous service on the annual relations. He will remain in Los	work schedules so that all may at- been focused so sharply on the
blication were awarded to Muriel Angeles for two days and leave for	tend some portion of the convention small business man and the really SALT LAKE CITY. May 18 —
eder, Louise Brant, and Jean Eby. Washington immediately after the	without leaving the university’s five prominent place he deserves in the \ <LP)—Problems of youth will not be
assembly.	libraries unstaffed during the four- consideration of all economic prob- I solv’fd by so-called “naive apprais-
jn	day round of speeches, discussion ]ems,” Merriam said. “I have seen aIs” a noted educator told the 42nd on the senior alumni luncheon
Foreign Trade week sUuted
pored for her combined efforts scholarship, dramatics, and ser-;e. Elinor Brown, senior was pre-ntsd with a plaque by Phi Beta, tional music and dramatics sor-ty.
EYNOLDS WINS SCHOLARSHIP
por the highest sciioiarship among fshman women R. June Revnolds teived the Mortar Board scholar-fp cup. and for her high scholar-|p in the sophomore class. Helen pelich received a gold bracelet
Im Mortar B>a:d. Alpha Delta R©nOminatlOn
day.
A $3 ticket that entitles graduating Trojans to take part in all events except the dinner dance is being offered along with a combination ticket for $6.50. The combination bid is for those desiring to take someone to every affair, Brower said.
Brower mentioned that those expecting to be taken to the prom should purchase a $3 ticket. All tickets wril include the following senior swing, barbecue, play, roller skate party, and a 25-cent option
United States department of com- annual congress of parents and teachers here tonight.
Los Angeles 12 years ago to awaken groups, and dinner meetings.
the people to the importance of this : Three faculty members will ad- ■ merce statistics that show there phase of business. For the last dress the convention. They are Dr. are io.000.000 small business con-four years it. has become national Rufus B. von KleinSmid. university cerns in this country with 72 per American association of school ad in scope and has been observed in- president and member of the board cent 0f the purchasing power of ministration, declared society and
Dr. John A. Sexson, president.
ternationally.
Martin Seeks
of commissioners of the Los An- the nation in their hands. They school must take determined geles public library; W. Ballentine employ 83 per cent of the working action to help youth.
people of this nation.	“There is widespread belief that
“From reliable sources, I have es- j any w-orthy boy can secure a job
: Henley, university coordination of ficer. and Dr. Claude A. Buss, as-' sociate professor of international ; relations.
I Committee members from U.S.C.
social sorority was presents with	............libraries are Mrs. Frances Richman
► Pan-Hellenic scholarship cup PORTLAND. Ore., May 18 —<T.E) and Miss Dorothy Hovey, reception maintaining the highest sorority —Governor Charles H. Martin, committee; Mrs. Mary B. High,	. .
mlarship average during the past seeking Democratic renomination in committee on arrangements; MlS81	Wnoae	^
nester.	Friday's primary- elections, was Gladys Boughton, information com-
"he highest award obtainable in quoted a 10 to 8 favorite here to-
With the exception of the $3 rate seniors wil lreceive two admissions to the formal dinner dance. This affair, the last event of the week will be held at the Biltmore hotel June 4. Coalson Morris has charge of the arrangements.
and receive adequate financial re turn for his labor.” Dr. Sexon said. “There is still the idea that any
Merriam said the meeting was \ ^oung woman may. is she desires,
find employment, or go to school, or marry.
“These opportunities
timates that there are 500.000 small businesses in California, employing nearly 2,000.000 men and women.
particularly for those employers and
lA activities and awarded only night to defeat his principal op-|en an exceptional coed merits ponent, Henry L Hess, La Grande
| the WAA U.S.C. ring was pre-
Ited to Marcaret Thompkins. ar-tecture and fine arts senior, for I- prevailing all-university spirit, r winner of this ring must be [; udent at U.S.C. for four years fc must have taken part in WAA p other university activities. For eptional scholarship, sportsman-p and skill in sports. Elizabeth continued on page four
at orney and la tor.
a former state legis-
does not exceed $200,000. He indicated he had no intention of tak-
existed a
mittee; Miss Florence Youngman,, registration committee; Miss Nell in* Part in the «m^rence person M. Bate, transportation committee; ally‘
and Mrs. Dorothy Rosen, organiza- j----
tions committee.
From the Office Of the President
Many inquiries have come to e president's office with referee to the character of the so-fled “Ditch Day.” This day is a university holiday. All ^sses follow the regular shed-and the programs are in nope altered to meet the occasion. R. B. VON KLEINSMID.
President.
The campaigns tonight had only one more day to go', and activity perceptibly diminished. But the air was filled with predictions in the gubernatorial bat-le, and it was believed by many that Martin maybe narrowly defeated in Multnomah county, containing Portland and a third of the state's voters, but that he would wm the nomination by virtue of strong up-state support.
Papyrus Scroll Gives Meditation Theme
Prize Scenarios Are Selected
The 13 best stories of the recent screen wTiting contest have been
“From a disillusioned ancient Egyptian king has come a scrap of ! selected for criticism and discussion | w. W. Bauer, Chicago, director, papyrus upon wrhich he wrote his j by Miss Frances Marion, noted bureau of health and public in-sour comments on the world in gen- screen writer novelist and produc- j struction and associate editor of the eral”	’	. ^ ^	health magazine, Hygiea
t»r states Dr Rnru V Morkovin. I
Thus did Carl Sumner Knopf.
The Democratic race for gover- dean of the School of Religion, last
School of Music To Give Recital
Piano and vocal solos by students in the School of Music will be included in the program today at generation ago—but youth faces a 1 12:45 p.m. in the recital hall of the different world now.”
Dr. Sexson said the problem of youth in America was primarily the problem of the local community.
He suggested that single agencies— the church, the school, the home, and youth organizations—pool their resources in support of an active youth program.
The featured speaker at tomorrow's morning session will be Dr.
r. states Dr. Boris V. Morkovin. In honor of the students whose
Music building.
“I Know a Hill,” by Whelpley, and “Blue are Her Eyes,” by Winter Watts will be offered as vocal solos by Lee Severy.
Teru Hirashiki, piano soloist, will play “Symphonic Variations,” by Franck. The orchestral accompaniment will be played on a second piano by Director Max van Lewen Swarthout.
Bullard's “Hunting Song,” a duet —is the selection to be sung by Lee Severy, tenor, and James Holmes, basso cantante.
A piano solo written by Edvard Grieg will be offered by Eugenia Savage with the orchestral accompaniment played by Mary Louise Kulkeley.
nor has drawn most at ention. Al- night describe the basis of the med- stories have been selected, Miss Mar-	Social Work Problems though the state also will nominate itation theme for the service in the ion is giving a tea at her home
candidates for one U. S. senatorial Little Chapel of Silence tomorrow next Wednesday. From the 13	To Be DlSCUSSed Todav post and three representatives, in morning at 7:30. Dean Knopf, will _ ■„ „„ 7
addition to county and state of- conduct the service!	inning stories Miss Manon will rec- Professional advisers of the School: FARMERS CONFER ON LABOR
flees.	1	-------------------j ommend three for £ubn”;^1_on_ ™	of Social Work will meet at lunch SAN FRANCISCO, May 18 —'l'.P)
SCRIPPs INVITES MEN
CI.Asn to HEAR EXECUTIVE an agent for possible acceptance by in Elisabeth von KleinSmid hall —Representatives of the associated L. D. Scone, business executive one of tne studios.	today to discuss present problems | farmers of California, individual
growers, and businessmen members
of a large insurance company, will. The students whose stories have of the school. Dean Emory S. Bo Scripps college, women's school at address students in the “Funda- been selected are Harriet Burnside, gardus reports.
Claremont, invites men students at	mental’s of Fashions” mechandising
Troy to an open house tomorrow'	class at 10:25 in 220 Old College,
irom 8 to 12 p.m. A varied pro-	Stone was formerly vice-president
gram of swimming and dancing has	of a large department store in New
been arranged. Guests will meet	York city, famous for its fashions
at the swimming pool.
and style*.
Josephine Crawford, Richard Glyer. Jerome George, Herman Kleinhenz, Jane Lew’is, Michael MacBan. Adna
The problems will be presented to the committee by Dr. Bessie A. McClenahan and Dr. Erie F. Young.
Moore. Francis McBeth, Julian , professors of social work, and Mrs. Myers, William Sleeter, Elizabeth I Eleanor McCreery. supervisor of so-Thomas, and Jack Wood.	\ cial case field Work.
of the employers’ committee of 43 conferred here today in the first joint meeting of these groups which are striving to settle labor difficulties that have drained seriously upon resources and threatened economic security.
BIG APPLE' PLANNED
Ar. interfratemity “Big Apple** dance was announced yesterday by Burt Lewis, president of the interfratemity council and Jack Slattery, dance chairman. As the last feature of the floor show individuals from each house will be allowed to form the "Big Apple” and give solo exhibitions.
To allow more room for dancing, all of the floor tables and rugs have been removed and will not be used, Lewis stated. The fraternity tables will be arranged cm the platforms i surrounding the dance floor, with the houses turning in their money first getting the preferred positions.' The National Broadcasting com-Pictures of student leaders on pany will broadcast the music from campus who are graduating in June the dance over most of their sta-will be shown in color in the last tions on the Pacific coast. KFI is Trojan neWs reel to be presented the local station which will carry in Bovard auditorium before final the broadcast, examinations.	CORSAGES BANNED
At present, cinematography stu- Trombar will attempt to answer dents are filming the last shots, all the requests of the dancers and Some of the senior personalities has guaranteed to play 90 per cent who will be filmed include:	of the pieces asked for. Cards will
Gardiner Pollich, Carolyn Ever- ^ Placed on each table so that ington, Virginia Holbrook, Jack Go- the dancers will have no difficulty lay, Warren Burns. Everett Vilan- in making their favorite numbers der, Coalson Morris. Sterling Smith, known to Trombar.
Mildred Tibbets. Marian Tronsen,: Following the precedent set in Jane Rudrauff. Jaye Brower, Jack previous interfratemity formals, Warner, Al Gordon, Mary Moore. Lewis and his committee have Jim Hogan, John Glass. Chuck banned all corsages for tonight. Williams.	There are still a few bids left.
There wil also be scenes of re- j according to Lewis. These may Ix* cent campus functions. Shots of purchased at $5.25 per couple from the architecture dance will show Larry Cole in the Student Union students in costume. Other pic- ticket office.
tures will include views from the---
campus production of “As You Like It.”
Members of the news reel staff believe that a section of the film probably will be devoted to fashion and formal attire, which will also be filmed in color.
Persons mentioned above who have not reported for their “takes” are scheduled to meet at the fountain in Exposition park Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock.
Wampus Will Honor Seniors
Advertising Club Prepares Job Campaign
Twenty-four members of the Advertising club met yesterday to prepare a campaign for letting employers know that U.S.C. has qualified men and women to work for them.
A tentative program adopted by the group calls for the appointing of committees to represent the university at various businessmen's functions.
George Cook, president, proposed the enlargement of the organization to include all juniors and seniors in the School of Merchandising. At present the club represents members of professional advertising groups.
Engineers Ditch Tomorrow
Studies will be neglected tomorrow when students and faculty alike desert classes to partake in the annual College of Engineering ditch day.
An afternoon picnic and evening dance have been planned by the engineers as part of the day’s festivities. The picnic will be held at Brookside Park in Pasadena, where luncheon will be served.
Students will return to campus at 8 p.m. for the sport dance, which will be held in the Architecture building. Admission to both the picnic and the dance is free with dues card.
The humorous antics of a befuddled youth trying desperately to make a long-distance call on a pay telephone .memoirs of the man who was voted ’’least likely to succeed,” and the sorrowful fate which befell a graduate of a journalism school will all be revealed in the current issue of Wampus, out May 25.
High-light of the May-June Wampus is the Senior Primer, a “text book” done in cartoons by Talcott which presents, in condensed form, a complete college curriculum.
Included in the magazine arr four Betty-esque cartoons by Bill Zima, the Wampus Frosh Flash, and several other cartoons by Art Director Jimmie Talcott, including his humorous cartoon-feature "Moo-key the Monk.”
“The Perfect Citizen.” a story by guest humorist Jerry Wald, is a satire about a man who follows instructions to the letter. Wald, a ranking college htimorist in his day, now Writes for Warner Brothers studios, where hp is rated as one of their best gag-men.
Believing that the students of U.S.C. are culture-minded, the Wampus presents it6 version of what a culture page should look like in Its feature by Herman Rosen, “The Arts.”
Today's Organ Program
An all-request program will be played by Archibald Sessions, university organist, in Bovard auditorium today during assembly period.
Selections to be played are:
The Last Chord ------------------ Sullivan
Ave Maria ...............................Schubert
Humoresque .............................. Dvorak
Song of the Islands ..................... King
Intermezzo from Cavalleria
Rustic ana __________________ Mascagni