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Los Angeles, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1953
No. 31
ANCE ANYONE?
Trojan Searchlight Will Lead to Fun
HOMECOMING DANCE—Sylvia Beaudry, aium Homecoming dance chairman, and Tom Norton, Homecoming dance emcee, look over costumes for specialty dance numbers to be done by Arthur Murray dancers at Homecoming Saturday night.
erchants Donate laborate Awards
“This year’s Homecoming awards and trophies to be doted by many Los Angeles business concerns, will be the ost elaborate in years,” Homecoming Trophy Chairman rb Vossler said yesterday.
The Homecoming Queen and her four attendants will
each receive a trophy donated by
Jerry Cray To Play Saturday
Follow the cardinal searchlight Saturday night and you’ll wind up in funland. The Circus Gardens, in the heart of Ocean Park’s amusement center, »will be the scene of SC’s 1953 Homecoming Dance.
When Jerry Gray and his 16 ‘^Band of Tomorrow” men take a breather, the Arthur Murray Dance Studios will present an array of ballroom dances. Jacque Robinson and his 8 piece orchestra will play for them.
The numbers will date from 1901 to the present, and will include the Turkey Trot, Bunny Hug, Cake Walk, Charleston, Big Apple, Black Bottom, Chicago Hop, Jitterbug, and the Suzie Q.
Latin American Dances Latin American favorites will also be included in the intermission entertainment. The tango, samba, rumba, and the m'ambo are among the hip-swinging numbers to be presented.
Tom Norton, one of the finest ballroom' dancers in the country and holder of both the Colorado and California state dancing championships, has arranged the Cavalcade of Dances. Norton, who emceed a recent “City at Night” TV show depicting the regional dance contest in Southern California, will be Master of Ceremonies Saturday night.
Special Events Alumni Dance Chairman Sylvia Beaudry, has been working with Don Roe, student dance chairman, in planning special events for the faculty and alumni attending the dance. Special arrangements'have been made providing exclusive table sections for faculty members and alumni.
Tickets are on sale at the special booth in front of the Student Union. The price is $3 per couple.
Name Artists Will Appear j On Trolio Bill
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r The 1953 Trolios will feature | entertainment galore, j Appearing at the show Thursday night will be Benny Strong, i famed bandleader, April “Hot J Tamale” Stevens, Pinky Lee, ! and Don Mason, a rapidly ris-S ing RCA Victor recording ar-
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Tickets go on sale today at ( the Ticket Office, SU, and wilt ! also be sold at the door Thursday night at the Shrine Audi-ttorium. Reserved seats are $1, and all others are 50 cents. Curtain time is 7:00 p.m.
hilosopher i Explain ersonalism
Van de Kamp’s Bakeries. The queen herself will receive a large silver serving tray.
Sorority Decoration Sorority decoration awards, donated by Carl’s Restaurants, will be presented Thursday night at Trolios. Trophies will go to the most symbolic, most beautiful, and most humorous decoration.
Trolios first place prize has been donated by Coffee Dan’s, second place trophy by Julie’s,
Dr. Paul E. Johnson, visiting fessor in the School of Reli-n, will give the fourth lecture an(j third spot prize by Ballards
Rooters Pick-up Only 800 Ducats
Unless SC students start picking up their tickets for Saturday’s ' SC-Stanford game, they may find * themselves bucking a line of 4800 Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Only 800 out of 5600 available tickets have been picked up so far, a ticket office spokesman said, and 200 activity books still have not been claimed.
Flappers
Names of the three judges selected to review the ancient fliv-ers and flapper girls in Thursday’s Flapper Day parade were announced yesterday.
Stationed on the judges stand at the noon event will be Dr. James H. Butler, head of the drama department, Fred C. Coon-radt, acting director of the School of Journalism, and Robert F. Craig, professor of trade and transportation.
‘‘All women who plan to compete for the best costume trophy should inform me today,” said Rodger Darbonne, Flapper Day Chairman. “Any woman on campus is eligible for the award. She may enter alone or in a group or in a fraternity • entry, provided that she has a costume symbolic of the Roaring 20s.”
Women’s Costumes
Women’s costumes will be judged as to authenticity and originality; fraternities will , be judged on appropriateness to theme, originality, humor, and crowd acclaim.
University Avenue will be closed to traffic during the parade. Cooperation from students in keeping the parade site clear of traffic was urged by Darbonne. Men from Theta Xi, sponsors of the event, will direct traffic away from the parade area.
Parade Forms
The parade will form on 34th Street along Bovard field at 11:45 a.m. The horseless carriages will begin chugging their way toward Student Union at 12:15, turning there and returning to 34th Street along the eastern lane.
the philosophy forum series to-y at 4:15 p.m. in Bowne Hall.
opic of Dr. Johnson’s lecture 11 be “Brightman's Contribu-ns to Personalism.”
Do-Nut Shop. The Trolios Committee will give the Honorable Mention award.
Eight Awards Eight awards will be given to the winners of the float entries. Personalism, according to Dr. The Grand Sweepstakes trophy hnson, ‘‘is a philosophy which has been donated by Desmonds, Ids that personality is central an<^ Lathrop G. Hoffman, Incor-
the universe, and '.hat God is I’0™''?- h,f .donate,i Lh,e mos‘ . .	symbolic float award. The most
creator and sustaining source humorous float will receive its
award from Phelps Terkel.
Silverwoods has given the trophy for the most beautiful float. The most original will be award-
hool of Philosophy at Boston ! ci bv Tuxed0 C,e"'er and The ,	..	.	Mav Companv wdl donate a tro-
iversity from 1919 until h.s phv	bpst	schoo,
th early in February this year. or 0]uv, entree.
Personalism Centers r. Johnson said that the two ding centers of personalism in United States are at Boston SC. His talk will tell of the rious contributions that Brighton gave to the field of personal-
the world.’ rightman is noted for his de-opment of personality to phil-phy. He was Dean of the
Cal Tech Professor To Give Smog Talk
‘Contrary to many critics that isidered Brightman to be a ra-rial,” said Dr. Johnson, ‘‘I con-d that he was radical enpin* t.”
r. Johnson is on sabbatical /e from Boston University un-next July and at SC for this ster only, e received his education in rious universities, including his 3. from Cornell, A.M. from Chi-0, Ph.D. from Boston and has c graduate work at Harvard, own and Peking.
Schedule of Events Listed
It’s Homecoming week with all kinds of activities planned for student and alumni enjoyment. The following paraphernalia,-bids and tickets are available.
DAXCE BIDS: Homecoming booth in front of the Student 1 nion for $3 per couple. Salesmen «in aiso circulate around the Row.
TROLIOS: Homecoming booth. $1 for reserved seats and 50 cents for general admission.
SOI \ EVIRS: Home coming booth and campus salesmen, 25 cents.
Dr. A. J. Haagen-Smit, professor of bio-organic chemistry, Cal. Tech and Chief Research Consultant of the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District, will speak before the Faculty Club Luncheon tomorrow noon.
Dr. Haagen-Smit will talk on the facts of smog.
He is collaborating with assistant prof of pathology, Dr. Paul Kotin of the SC School of Medicine on a research team that is making investigations into biological effects of air pollution in Los Angeles.
Dr. Haagen-Smit came to the
United States from the Netherlands in 1936. Before teaching at Cal Tech, he was on the faculty at Harvard.
In 1950, he received the American Chemical Society Fritzche Award for outstanding services to the study of essential oils and flavors.
Attendance has grown so large at these meetings th^t starting tomorrow, the Main Dining Room of Commons will be used. Doors will open at 11:45 a.m. Call Miss Barrett, extension 314, before Tuesday noon.
COMMERCE STUDENTS EXCUSED FOR LUNCH
Students will be excused from 11 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. commerce classes tomorrow upon purchase of a ticket for the School of Commerce annual fall alumni luncheon to be held in the Renaissance Room of the Biltmore Hotel at noon Wednesday.
The Wednesday meeting of Al* pha Kappa P6i, professional commerce fraternity, will also be cancelled because of the banquet.
Over 200 prominent School of Commerce alumni are expected to
attend the luncheon in honor of SC professors Park Ewart, Phillip Libby, and Frederick Wood-bridge.
Lewis Gough, national commander of the American Legion and president of the General Alumni Association, will be guest speaker.
The tickets to the banquet, $2.50 apiece, may be purchased in Dean Robert Lockley’s office or from commerce class members.
Governor Accepts As Parade Marshal
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GRAND MARSHAL—Gov. Goodwin J. Knight will ride in SC's colorful Homecoming parade Friday night as its honorary chief when 29 floats and 10 bands move down Miracle Mile of Wilshire boulevard. Channel 11 will televise the parade.
Array of Leaders To Attend Dinners
Alumni and students will gather around the banquet table this week to celebrate Homecoming with toasts, drink, food and speeches.
Dr. Chauncey Starr, director of Atomic Energy Research at North American Aviation will speak on “Application of Atomic Power” at the SC School
of Engineering’s banquet today, 6:30 p.m., Town and Gown.
Also slated to address the groups will be Coach Jess Hill and his coaching staff. Coach Hill will report on the SC-Stanford game.
Industrial Leaders
Special guests at the dinner will be Col. Gordon Larson, director of the Los Angeles County Air Pollution Control District; A. C. Rubel, vice-president of the Union Oil Company; Claude Swift, vice-president of research and development for Union Oil; H. W. Geyer, director of research laboratories for Robert Shaw Fulton Company; and Chancellor Rufus B. von KleinSmid.
The School of Commerce will hold its Homecoming banquet Wednesday at the Biltmore Hotel. Lewis K. Gough, president of the Alumni Association and immediate past-commander of the American Legion will give the main address of the evening.
At the School of Education banquet, Dean Irving R. Melbo will speak on the topic “We Serve,” Wednesday, 6:15 p.m., Town and Gown.
Literature and Medicine
Dr. Frank C. Baxter, professor of English and presently conducting a Shakespeare course on television will address the School of Medicine’s Homecoming banquet at the University Club Thursday.
Gov. Goodwin J. Knight will address the SC School of Pharmacy alumni Homecoming banquet at the Hotel Statler, Friday, at 7 p.m.
Arizona Pharmacist
Dr. Newell Stewart, secretary of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacists and president of the Arizona Pharmaceutical Association will also address the group. Dr. Stewart is a nominee for the
presidency of the American Pharmaceutical Association.
Homecoming Tickets, Tags Now On Sale
Here is the lost of Homecoming activities for the week.
TUESDAY—Engineering Banquet 6:30 p.m. in Foyer of Town and Gown.
WEDNESDAY—Homecoming queen finals will be held at noon in Bovard auditorium. Commerce Banquet 6 p.m. at the Biltmore Hotel. Education Banquet, 6:15 p.m. in Foyer of Town and Gown.
THURSDAY — Flapper Day parade down University avenue at noon. Trolios at 7 p.m. in Shrine Auditorium. Medicine Banquet at 6 p.m. at the University Club.
FRIDAY—Football rally at noon in Bovard auditorium. Homecoming parade at 8 p.m. on the Miracle Mile of Wilshire Boulevard. Pharmacy Banquet 7 p.m. at the Statler Hotel.
SATURDAY—Football game SC-Stanford 2 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum. Homecoming Dance 9 p.m. at the Circus Gardens in Santa Monica.
Tommy T Intact After Squire Vigil
Tommy Trojan was protected from expected repercussions by Cal this weekend when the Squires stood a three day guard duty.
The Squires held vigil Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights due to the Cal invasion of UCLA. After the Trojan uprisings in San Francisco, Cal was expected to try some retaliation.
The area in lront of Bovard was littered with bed rolls, fires, and anti-freeze as the Squires held their all night watch.
Poulson to Proclaim Homecoming Week
Gov. Goodwin J. Knight and Los Angeles Mayor Norris Poulson, yesterday stepped into the SC Homecoming picture.
Governor Knight has agreed to act as Grand Marshal for the Homecoming Parade Friday night. Mayor Poulson announced that he will proclaim “University of Southern
California Homecoming Week” in the city this morning at 10.
Poulson will deliver his proclamation in his office this morning to Lewis K. Gough, president of the alumni association; Eber Jac-quess alumni Homecoming chairman; Bob Hildenbrand, student Homecoming chairman; and Bob-ette Bentley, ASSC vice-president.
“This is the first time any Los Angeles mayor has proclaimed an SC Homecoming Week,” Hilden-brand said.
Knight Dinner Speaker
Governor Knight has also agreed to be guest speaker at the Pharmacy Homecoming Banquet the same evening. He will go immediately from the Homecoming parade on Wilshire to the banquet.
Mark Matlock, parade chairman, was very pleased by the governor’s acceptance, and news of the mayors proclamation.
“This makes everything complete—we will have important people from both state and local government riding in our parade.” he said.
Los Angeles Police Chief William H. Parker also accepted an invitation yesterday to ride in the i parade and five city councilmen * accepted parade invitations Friday.
The parade itself will roll down the Miracle Mile of Wilshire Boulevard beginning at 8 p.m. Friday. The first half hour of the parade will be televised over KTTV, channel 11.
Jack Kaiser, float chairman, said that he will meet with float chairman of each fraternity this atfernoon to discuss Nplans for moving the floats to ine parade site. The meeting will take place at 3:15 in the Senate Chambers. | High Noon	,
Floats will be judged Thursday night and the winners will be announced shortly, before parade time Friday night.	|
Kaiser said that fire inspection 1 will be made on the floats Thursday morning and that the floats must be completed by noon.
“The floats will all be moved caravan-style in the wee hours Friday morning to the parade site behind the Prudential building,” Kaiser said.
Matlock, said that at the request of the police department, a set of parade rules have been distributed to all groups entering the parade.
Homecoming Official Today
Norris Poulson, Mayor of Los Angeles, will issue the following proclamation today at 10 a.m.:
Whereas the City of Los Angeles has many reasons to be proud of the University of Southern California, the oldest major private educational univ ersity in the west, and
Whereas the University of ; Southern California since 1880 | has contributed greatly to the culture and growth of the city of Los Angeles and continues to do so in many ways, and
Whereas graduates of the University of Southern California’s 16 colleges and professional schools serve this community in many different fields ^¿ld have been prominent among its public leaders and community builders, and
Whereas many of the 55.000 alumni in the Los Angeles area will renew their touch this week with the institution that gave class reunions and in various cam-them training and will meet in pus events, and other graduates will return from other cities and states for the annual Homecoming.
Now, therefore I, as Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, do hereby declare November 2 through 7, 1953, to be University of Southern California Homecoming Week and offer congratulations to this great educational institution within our borders, and our wish for a great Homecoming.
Election Rule Violators Must Pay Set Fines
El Rodeo Photos To Be Snapped Starting Today
The following groups will have their El Rodeo pictures taken at the University Photo Shop today through. Friday:
Acacia, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Alpha Rho Chi, Alpha Tan Omega, Alpha Phi Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Beta Sigma Tau, Chi Phi, Delta Chi, and Delta Sigma Theta.
Fraternity men will wear black ties and tux jackets, which will be provided at the photo shop. They must also wear white shirts.
Members of organizations and honoraries may wear either their uniforms or the tux jackets.
The Senate Elections Investigation Committee has set a three-week period for rule violators of the recent student election to pay fines determined by the ASSC Senate.
Violators not paying their fines to Harry Nelson, Student Activities Advisor, by Nov. 24 shall be , referred to the men's or women’s judicial councils for disciplinary action, j Amount of fines are:
5 Dave Cashion, Regina Gessel, Chuck Leimbach, and Bud Sealts, S10; Bobette Bentley, Ken Niles, Hillard Torgan. $5; Joan Nelson, $3; Fenton Smith, Harold Maddux, Diane Holt, Dick Grantham, Barbara Hesse, and Judy Nelson, $2.50.
Money collected from fine payments will be added to the general student body fund for future election costs.
Official
Notice
All international students except displaced persons and those w ho are becoming citizens, are requested to fill out the Institute of International Education Annual Census Form for 1953 in 322 SU at once.
Dorothy H. Zech Foreign Student Advisor
Fi|m Series To Feature Disney Duet
Two of Walt Disney’s greatest film achievements. “Pinocchio” and “Nature’s Half Acre.” will be shown tonight by the Film Classics Series.
Showings will begin at 7:30, 133 FH. and 8:30. 229 FH. Tickets for the remainder of the season may be still purchased at the door, according to J. Roy Roga-way, classics public relations spokesman.
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