Dir. Joseph Pomeroy Widney, Second President of University, Succumbs
SOUTHERN
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SUMMER
CALIFORNIA
TROJAN
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Volume XVII
Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, July 6, 1938
Number 5
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D^i i ocracy-Diclaiorship Iss< e At Fore Today
Wf rns Lecturer
|U Carol lluchos
major Issue confronting the ^orldltoday is Democracy versus >irtatt hip Dr- s>'ud How ins.
of oriental history at U. [c named thr summer session tadeils at the regular assembly in jovai-d auditorium yesterday. Ten ktion* in the last twenty years [ho *i -viously subscribed to Dern-fcracy have repudiated its prin-Iples. Ihe issue will continue to e al major one before civilized iankli 1 tor several coming decades f the Oth century."
Europe that the prin-•actices of Democracy the most serious re-frses" mt in the Orient there have tn Irme appreciable gains in tmoci Dr. Hossain pointed bt "In Egypt there is now a con-fcitutio monarchy with vigorous griian ?ntarism resting upon Dem-cratic support. Both Syria and Le-Bnon low have Republican gov-rnmar-s although still controlled In both Arabia and ersia t xlay there is a considerable roadei ing and democratisation of lie syr ems of government and in le liv s of the people under the nlight< nrd leaderships of Ibn Saud nd Ri 1 Shah."
Dr. Hossain explained Ihe dlffi-lllt an paradoxical rUle in Japan >day|pn the issue of democracy Brsus lirtatorship there. 'One the ne Miul she is a great, modern, ighly ndustriaiized and educated arid power with an ostensibly srliam ary form of government: n the other, the very roots of er na' lonal being and psychology re me ^ val. feudalistic. and pat-archa Japan today is a demo-»cy ruled by an heirarchy." Dr bssalr explained. All life focuses 1 the Emprror in Japan. He is mt to rule by divinity; his au-wrlty Is ordained by divine rights nd to contradict his opinions is f volff expressions against divin-
In contrast. Dr Hossain cited the tpubll of China as a distinct aet lo world democracy. China is alvay.-. been pacifist. prior to tis Wf' the soldier in China was iways coked down upon, and his fofe**i< considered a lowly one.
0	moi ument was ever erected in hinako a military figure But now ■Serfchiang Kai Shek. the na-Bnallfpint has changed and he Is bel ind him a solidly unified *tion, Aho when her present train ls i thing of the past will set ►self ■to an orderly and construc-»e prcnam of democratic nation-
^Hi'ion.
*In lach instance the event of ioptln. a dictatorship Vias been
r'de< bv an economic upheaval." Ho sain concluded, "and In 'try in tie rase the people have *n w lime to sacrifice economic frerty in the hope of gaining some tasure of future security through |tator hip It is up to America
Spoln wav in her leadership
rest the world." fr. 6 H**.' -ain, who h.ts Iuft lum* om a world tour irdec ihe honorary degree of lui Letters by the Andhra ^Vi University of India for his V*1 rvices m the Orient and jHtti-'.v received the Diploma Me^ it rship and Correspondant
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CBS STUDIOS OPEN FOR STUDENT TOUR
“On the air from Columbia Square.”
Students and faculty of the University of Southern California Summer Session will literally and figuratively be “on the air" at 7 o'clock next Wednesday evening (July 13) when Columbia Square, huge new Hollywood broadcasting studios *of CBS, will be thrown open for a
SPEAKER
Dr. Syud Hossain, Trojan professor, who addressed the Summer Session assembly yesterday on "Democracy Versus Dictatorship in the Orient.'1
^kdential •plications ailed for
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ml application*, for all
who are completing re-
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8U mer set**ion should In* on wil , the rrrdrntial Secretary, Administration build -t ins are available in I his should be attend I iuftl once.
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■■(lui inn till' second trim <> E lynnirr S > ion will !»:• re have the application on ^^■llir im wrek of Ihe term, mini um lit >|im Mai redcnlial Secretary.
Faculty Stag On Thursday
Dr. Baxter To Emcee Evening Program;
Tickets On Sale
Dr Frank C. Baxter, professor of English ln the University of Southern California, has been signed as Master of Ceremonies for the annual Men's Faculty Stag dinner Thursday evening in the Hollywood Riviera club, lt was revealed last night by D.\ D. Welty Le fever and Prof. Willard Smith, chairmen.
"Well known for his subtle wit and dry humor. Dr. Baxter will insure a rollicking time at the annua! affair." Dr. Lefever said.
Tickets for the dinner, priced at $100 may be purchased at the cashier's window in the book storr by male members of the resident faculty and visiting summer session instructors.
Swimming and beach sports will be afforded guests during the afternoon upon payment ol a 25 cent fee at the beach club, Professor Smith announced.
Directions for reaching the Hollywood Riviera club, located between
Redondo Beach and the Palos Veides hills, are as follows: Drive south on Figueroa street to Redondo Beach blvd (approximately 10 milesi; turn right and follow into Redondo Beach city, then turn left and drive along the beach for a inile and a half to the Beach club.
I Faculty members desiring transportation are requested to call Theron Clark registrar.
Dr Walter F Dexter. California state superintendent of schools, is expected to be principal speaker of the evening, areording to Dr Lefever. while a musical program is being arranged by the College of Music
Dodge Made Naval Officer
Prof John F Dodge, instructor of petroleum engineering at the University of Southern California, has just been appointed to serve as a member of the U S Na\al Patrol He.frve administration As a consultant he w ill advise In th.1 op.'i -alions wilh engineering problems of the naval receives in Elk Hills and other holdings in K in county
Following .iis recent return fioni a woiid tour where he did research in oil Helds of India and Asia. Prolcssor Dodye was api-omted Lieutenant Comandei in the U S Nav* ai Reserve*
special tour for Summer Session students, it was announced yesterday by Kenneth K. Stonier, manager of summer tours.
Requiring a full hour to complete, the tour, to be under the directicn of competent and courteous gulden, will unveil all the mysteries i nd intricacies o/ radio broadcasting from the first rehearsal of a program until it is released on the ether or "piped" by special telephone lines through the master control board to some distant studio.
TICKET INFORMATION GIVEN Students desiring to make the tour are requested to sign a register in Mr. Stonier's office, room 215 Student Union, prior to next Wednesday. Tickets, at a special student price of 30 cents, will be issued from this list at lhe CBS studios on the evening of the tour,
Columbia Square, key station of CBS on the Pacific Coast and home of station KNX. has been designated as the "Workshop in the West" by leading radio experts.
The magnificent group of buildings Just completed are not only a showplace of great beauty, but provide new and better tools for the use of radio producers, artists, and engineers.
SEE MASTER CONTROL
On the tour, students will see the new •'streamlined" studios, all of which are acoustically designed for perfect broadcast conditions; the amazingly compiex "master control,” from which programs are routed to all ponits on the network; the new Columbia Square Playhouse, largest radio theater west of New York; the demonstration laboratory for the development of special sound effects; and the exhibit room filled with sound-recording, testing, measuring. and other devices.
HEAR OWN VOICE In the exhibit room, each visitor will have an opportunity to speak into a microphone and record his own voice, watching through an oscilloscope during the process. Within the space oi a few seconds, a record is made and will be played Continued on page four
Bowl Ticket Information
No tickets for the opening night of the Hollywood Bowl season. Tuesday, July 12, will be available al the Student Union bookstore, It was announced yesterday by Marie Poeiker. cashier.
Priced at 75 cents and tl .a). tickets for first performance can be secured only at the Bowl or at the Southern California music company, downtown.
General admission tickets for Wednesday evening. July 13, will be on sale at the university, priced at 65 cents, according to Mrs. Poetker
Seats for the remainder of the Hollywood Bowl season to be on sale m the bookstore will be ln the general admission section only. Prices for student tickets will be 25 cents for Thursday evenings and 50 cents for Tuesday and Friday performances.
Season books for all Bowl concerts priced at *10 or half books priced at $6 may be purchased at the Bowl ticket offices only.
Slimmer Session students are requested lo observe the above schedule in applying for tickets to the "Symphonies Under the Stars." at the campus ticket office
Library Tour List Filled
All available reservations for the Summer Session tour to lhe famous Huntington library and art gallery have been filled, according to an announcement made by Kenneth K Stonier tour manager.
With only a limited number of 150 tickets to be distributed among the student body it was a matter oi first come fust served." lhe Troian manager of publications slated
Those mud:tits who have signed the register may call at Mr Slon-ie;'s -cilice. ioo;n 215 Student Union. on or aflir July 13 for their tickets
At that tune, information con-Cwitinned on page three
Rogers To Open Parley
Weersing Is Chairman As Educators Convene First Session Today
Opening sessions of a three-day conference on "New Types of Secondary Education" will be held in Bovard auditorium* this morning as one of the extra-curricular activities of the 1938 Summer Session
Under the general chaiimanship of Dr. Frederick J. Weersing, pro fessor of secondary education a S.C , the first session at 9:30 will be devoted to a discussion of "Survey of Needs" In the field of secondary education with special emphasis upon the 18 to 18 year age group.
SEXSON TO BE LEADER
Dr. John A. Sexson. superintendent of schools. Pasadena, will serve as discussion leader for the first day, with Dean Lester B Rogers of the Summer Session scheduled to give the welcoming address to visiting educators and students who will participate In the conference.
As leader, Dr. Sexson wil present a general introduction to the problems of the conference, followed by Dr. Wendy Stewart, attorney physician, and lecturer in public administration at S.C.. who will dis-I cuss ‘‘The Problems of Youth in Relation to the Po!itical-Social-F.c-onomic Situation.”
Dr. George H Bell, district superintendent, Bonita Union high school. LaVerne, will speak on “The Need as Shown by Educational Maladjustment of Youth." with the morning session to be concluded in a discussion group led by Dr. Sexson.
i Continuing the "Survey of Needs” discussion in the afternoon session at 2 p.m., Mr Howard A. Campion, assistant superintendent of the Los Angeles public schools, will speak on “The Need as Shown by Vocational Maladjustment of Youth.”
“Inadequate Home Environment" and the need for correction in this field will be the topic of Mrs Helen Smith Klc.n. former case supervisor of the Child Welfare clinic at the All Nations foundation of Los Angeles.
Mr. Kinion J Scudder, Los Angels county probation officer is | scheduled to present the final address of the afternoon, speaking on "The Need as Shown by Youth Delinquency." while thc events of the day will be summarized by Dr Weersing before the first session is dismissed.
Tomorrow's sessions will be de-Cnntinurd on paer four
Trojan Grads Take Vows
Now honeymooning ln northern California are Mr. and Mrs. Tho- j mas Lawless who were married last Saturday In afternoon ceremonies j at St. Vincent's church.
Prominent as an undergraduate at the University of Southern California. the bride, the former Alene Louise Smith, was a member of Alpha Gamma Della sorority, and served as vice-president of the YW CA. chairman of the Womens Hi-Jlnks during Homecoming week and was a member of Trojan Amazons, University Religious Conference, and Gamma Alpha Chi, national advertising sorority. She ls now active ln the Trojan Junior auxiliary.
Lawless, assistant director of the University news bureau, was editor of the Daily Trojan while a student at S.C, and was also chairman of the University Religious Conference, president of Sigma Delta Chi, national Journalistic fraternity; sports editor of El Rodeo and Freshman Handbook, and member of Trojan Knights. Blue Key. Sigma Sigma. Skull and Dagger and Gamma Beta Alpha, national radio fraternity.
Both the bride and groom were graduated in the class of 1936
DOE LEAFS INTO BANK
ADAMS Mass. —HI' - Willie Arthur H Ladame «aa reading a newspaper in the Greylock National bank recently, a 100-pound doe leaped through a window—landing in Ladame s lap Ladame suffered only minor injuries But tiie seriously cut doe was destroyed.
Dr. Widney, S.C. Co-Founder Taken by Death at 97
S.C. FOUNDER MOURNED
Dr. Joseph Pomery Widney (left) is shown with Dr. Emil Seletz, sculptor, with a bust of the former University of Southern California president when the bust was presented to the Los Angeles County Medical association last year. Dr. Widney was one of the originators of the association as well as co-founder and second president of the Trojan school.	.
Second Dance STRAY CREEKS NAME To Be Held OFFICERS, MEMBERS
Next Monday
Air-Condilioned Floor Promised,- Dig Slaled For Tennis Courts
Plans are now being completed by a special social committe to stage the sccond all-university Summer Session "dig ' next Monday night. July 13, it was announced last night by Curby Goldsmith spokesman for the group.
"If the weather man wil] listen lo our pleas for a typical warm southern California evening, we will have the dance on the tennis courts back of the College of Architecture building." Goldsmith announced. A greater amount of danc ing space with a completely '‘air-conditioned" floor would make the dig more enjoyable for all who attend." he said.
Scheduled from 7:30 to 9 30 p.m.. the dig will afiord an opportunity for relaxation and enjoyment without seriously conflicting with time for study. Admission will be 25 cents per person.
Members of the committe making Continued on page four
At a luncheon meeting yesterday, the Stray Greeks elccted Irving Garrison, Alpha Sigma Phi, of U.C.L.A. as president, and renamed Mary Bene secretary.
Plans for the summer social program were Initiated with the announcement of a beach party to be held next Friday
afternoon at Castle Rock, just north^--—---
of Santa Monica. Scheduled to get villnave, Nebraska; Tri Delts Ellen under way with swimming at 1 p.m . Nelson, South Dakota, Madelle Bcl-Ihc day will Include a welner bake dier. Oregon, Mildred McCance, and visits to the Ocean Park and Arkansas, and Mrs. Byron Halger-Venice piers, according to the social son. South Dakota, committee composed of Walter Bar-: KappftDettaa tncludt Virginia Biayant, Florida State college, and Annanelle Harrod, Iowa; Kappa Summer students who have not Kappa Gammas are, Florence Bark, as yel jollied this organization are Kansas, Lida E Miller, Washington invited to attend Friday's get-to- university, Betty Ann Beck, Arl-gether, which is to be a dateless zona, and Margaret Donhoe. Iowa; affair Each person is to bring his Delta Gamma. Virginia Sanford, own food (welners. buns, marsh- Colorado, Justine Bcttiker, Miami, mallows, etc). A list of members Jane Sweeney, Iowa. Sara Finch, who have cars will be posted on the Nebraska, and Eva Coon, Arkansas, bulletin board ln the Student Union Kappa Alpha Thela ls reprosent-building.	ed by Ester Idema, Iowa, and Helen
The next sexiial event will be a Luhra, Nebraska; Beta Theta PI, dance at one of lhe local clubs. Kenneth Graham, Iowa; Chi Ome-Members of the club are: Della ^-a, Cornelia Freeman. Arizona, Slel
rager. Charles B^psy, Harry Beck, Irving Harison, and Mary Bene.
Zetas Mary Bene. Martha Norstrum, and Ruth Tamlsien. Iowa, Ethel McCandless, Kansas, Evelyn Chambers. Oregon. Haz«l Day, Indiana, and I.ama Marshall, Miami; Pi Beta Phis Barbara Parr. Knox, Veronica
la Galloway and Jane Clove, Mlll-saps, Margaret McClnnis. Drake; Phi Mu. Mary Virginia Dalllnger, New Mexico; Alpha Delta Theta, lrmel Witnack, UCLA; Sigma Continued on page four
NEW CBS STUDIO TO BE VISITED
Civic Leader Taken After Brief Illness
Eulogy Will Be Read By von KlemSmid al Services Today
Dr. Joseph Pomeroy Widney 97. year-old co-founder of the University of Southern California and it* second president, closed his rye* in eternal sleep Monday at hi* home, 3901 Marmion way.
Death carre peacefully at 10:50 a.m. after a brief illness rom the infirmities of old age. complicated by a cold. His mental 1,'culties remained alert, until the last as Dr. Widney philosophically awaited death.
RELATIVES PRESENT
At his bedside were Mrs. Samuel A. Widney, his sister-in-law, and Dr. John W. Shuman, his physician. Near by were Mrs. David Macartney, Mrs. Wldney's sister who has assisted in Dr. Wldney's secretarial work, and Harry Watson, a nephew by marriage.
Funeral services win be conducted at the residence at I p.m. tomorrow. Dr. Rufus B. von KleinSmid, president of the University of Southern California, will deliver the eulogy. Burial wlll be In Evergreen cemetery, with Bresee Brothers and Gillette in charge;
HELPED DEVELOP CITY
Known as southern California's grand old man ol science and education, Dr. Widney was associated with developments in more than on* field ln the Southland.
He founded the flrii Los Angelea Medical association ln 1871 and became Its president.
He served as a health officer under the city’s first iviard of health, which he advocated and helped form.
FOUNDED MEDICAL SCHOOL
He founded the first medical
school here.
He was one of the first proponents of the harbor at San Pedro, drawing up many of the original surveys presented to congress.
And for years ln his old-fashioned mansion ln the Washington Hill district he continued to turn to profound books on the problems of civilization.
This work had continued even since 1929 when injuries received In an automobile accident afflicted him with partial blindness. Just last June 26 he baptized an infant at the Church of the All-Father, a chapel founded by him. where he preached weeHy sermons for years.
Born in Miami county, Ohio, December 26, 1841, Dr. Widney attended Miami university and other schools in his home state before participating ln the Civil war. He came to California ln 1862.
Arriving in San Francisco, he attended the University of the Pacific, where he received Ills M.A. degree, and entered Toland Medical college-later absorbed by the University of California—to achieve hii M D. degree ln 1866.
FOUGHT INDIANS
Returning to United States army duty he campaigned against the Apaches in Arizona during 1867 and 1868 It was enroute from San Francisco to the Arizona desert that he arrived by steamer at San Pedro and, while camped there temporarily, gained information which led Continued from page three
Education Fraternity Will Meet
Student Ur
new Hollywood itudio: Ission equipment, will hi i.ged for by i gn ng thi
ting System, boast-Session tour ne*t i office, room 215
Dr. Ernest O. Melby, dean of School of Education. Nonhweet-ern university, will be the iprsker at the I'hi Delta Kappa luncheon Thursday, July 7, at 12 p. m. in the Foyer of Town and Gown. Dr. Melby » topic will be "Administration at the (toaiuuads," a timely topic in this period of reorganisation
Ticket* at 50 cents, must be purchased in loom 354, Adniiniktra-tkiii buildiii? not later than Wednesday afternoon. July 6. according lo Holland Ipton. chairman.