Pasadena Chronicle, February 05, 1932

List of Pals for NEW STUDENTS TO BE Found on Pages 1 and 3; Data for Registration Also on Page 3 J3aoaDcno (jjhrcmtde Dr. Bruce Baxter TO SPEAK AT VESPERS Sunday in Auditorium Before Faculty, Friends and Newcomers VoL XXIII PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 5, 1932 No. 16 HOME FIRES WILL BURN IN LECTURES ‘Changing Family’ to be Topic Of Talks Presented by Institute Staff Head Pal ARE FOR PARENTS ALSO Information May Be Gotten At Either Y. M. C. A. Or Y. W. C. A. Students ant. parents desir¬ ing information on the Insti¬ tute of Family Relations lec¬ ture series are asked to call the Y. W. C. A., Terrace 5171, or the Y. M. C. A., Terrace 3131. “Are you interested in having your parents see your point of view in the life of your family?” Students have the opportunity j as well as the responsibility to in¬ duce their parents to attend a se¬ ries of ten lectures on “The Chang¬ ing Family in a Changing World,” believes Roscoe L. Ashley, chair¬ man of the social science depart¬ ment. Community Enterprise The ten lectures constitute a community enterprise course to be conducted by the staff of the In¬ stitute of Family Relations under the joint auspices of Pasadena junior college, P.-T. A., Y. M. C. A., and Y. W. C. A. First five lectures are intended for adults and parents and will be given in 200- C on successive Tues¬ day openings, at 7:30, beginning February 9. The second five lectures are intended for young people and will be given in the Y. W. C. A. auditorium on successive Monday evenings, at 7 :30, be¬ ginning March 7. Both Series Open Both series, however, are open to ticket holders of either series. Tickets for the course will sell at $1 each for the adult groups and are transferable. An optional reg¬ istration fee of 50 cents is asked for the young people’s series. PALS WILL MEET FROSH ON SUNDAY Music Hall, Library, 200 C 3 B, Social Hall Will Be Units FROLIC WILL BE PUT ON BY P. T. A. Event for P. J. C. Parents and Students Will Be Held Next Thursday CAMPUS TO BE TOURED; TIME SET ~aT 7:30 P. M. Adviser (Continued, on Page 3) Club Entry In Contest Is Selected Numerous Other Events Are Planned for Students Coming in — * — ■ New students will meet their “pals” Sunday at 2 p. m. in the music hall, social hall, 200-C, li¬ brary, and 3-B, so that they may get acquainted with the campus. After touring the school grounds “pals” will take new arrivals to the vesper service in the auditor¬ ium at 3:30. Other Events j On Monday, “pals” will help | with registration and take their j groups to the cafeteria luncheon I for new students Thursday noon. Other events for newcomers are: j the basketball game on Saturday, j February 13; A. W. S. party for ! new women in the women’s gym- ! nasium Wednesday, February 17. Chorus in Hollywood Costumes at 3 p. m.; cafeteria luncheon for Player’s Guild Will Present ‘The Lord’s Prayer’ In Auditorium MISS CATHERINE ROBBINS New" Student Director GLITTER SEEN IN OPERETTA “Rich Man, Poor Man” by Bertha Y. Burrill will be Bauble and Bells entry in the one-act play tournament sponsored by Commun¬ ity Playhouse in the latter part of February. Action of this farce takes place j in a thrift shop, “a timely scene in j these days of giving relief for poverty,” according to Miss Kath¬ arine Kester, club adviser. Singing About Cities Is Outstanding- Glittering costumes, tap dancers, graceful ballet, and lovely melodies will be much in evidence in “Prince of Pilsen,” 1932 all-school musical comedy. Outstanding among the spectac¬ ular specialty groups will be the “American Cities” chorus in which girls dressed in glamorous Holly¬ wood costumes will represent five cities while singing a clever song about each city. Sixteen Vassar girls and Heidelberg men sing the choruses as tap ensembles under the direction of Miss Loretta Hen- drichs will appear. Dancing is under the supervision of Miss Elizabeth Jensen, who will be assisted by faculty members of the physical education department. Melodies from the “Prince of Pilsen” will be heard, around the campus long after the production. “The Stein Song,” “Dear Heidle- berg,” “Pictures in the Smoke,” “Message of the Violets” are some of the hits of the show. Miss Mabel Kay is in charge of the costuming, and is directing the making of French peasant cos- ! tumes by the Home Economics classes. Archibald Wedemeyer is super¬ vising the construction of the lav¬ ish stage set which stage craft class is making. Reader, Concert Dancer Entertain Two professional artists, Ann Moultree, reader, and Eleanor Flad- Lead role of Emma in this year’s ge, concent dancer, appeared in aist- entry will be filled by Pauline Stev- sembly this morning, ens; Kitty, Jeanne Melton; Peter,; Miss Flaige, formerly premiere Fred Warriner; Yetta Goldenst.ein, danseuse with the Pavely-Oukrain- Marie Pashgian; Mrs. Bonnelli. sky ballet of international fame, Eleanor Bothell; Mrs. Ole Olesom, Beethoven; “Minute Waltz;” and Caryl Moon. Mrs. Patrick Haggerty, Mary K. Williams; Mrs. Tammas MacPhair- som, Dorothy Spencer; Tommy Browning, Paul Hattersley; a vis¬ iting nurse, Violet Widess; Largo Johnson, Leonard Emery; Mrs. X. Y. Smythe, Betty McClintock. Stu¬ dent directors will be Violet Wi¬ dess and Dorothy Spencer. performing “Moonlight Sonata,” “Bacchanal” from the opera, “Sam¬ son and Delieah.” She brought with her a 'group of 10 dancers: Emily Remard, Ethel Marguard, Peggy O'ldershaw, Mar¬ ion McPherson, Cicely Roberetson, Dorothy Staaben, Ellen Sanford, Laura May Schular, and Josephine Spates. new men the next day; and the Y. M.-Y. W. C. A. party in the gym Friday, February 26, at 7:30. Student directors for Freshman Week activities are: Joyce Dun- kerley, Louise Small, Virginia Keim, and Bernard Desenberg, class representatives on the social affairs committee. Miss Catherine J. Robbins, chair¬ man, Miss- Ruth Conrad, and Miss Eleanor Ross are faculty members of the committee. Officers Serve Student body officers will serve on the reception committee for the meeting of new students and j pals on Sunday. All students are invited to the P. T. A. family frolic in the audi¬ torium and women’s gym on Thursday, February 11, at 7:30. Pals who will meet their new students in the music hall are: Russell Aldrich, David Ambrose, Atkinson, Charles E. Berry, Clur- man Bibb, Charles Bird, John (Continued on Page 3) Junior college P. T. A. will spon¬ sor a “Family Frolic” for P. J. C. students and parents next Thurs¬ day 7:30 p. m. in the auditorium and women’s gymnasium. Members of Players’ Guild un¬ der the direction of Miss Elizabeth E. Keppie, will present “The Lord’s Prayer” in the auditorium to open the program. Bridge for Parents Cast includes: Mademoiselle Ro e, Betty Larkin; Zeelee, Peggy Rho¬ des; Mere Blanche, Winifred Cra¬ ven; Cure, John Krumm; Jacques Le Rous, George Keyzcrs; and an fficer, Tom Nieholls. Betty Law¬ yer is student director. Especially for the beefit of stud¬ ents, dancing will follow in the wo¬ men’s gym to the music of Leighton Noble’s orchestra. Bridge for Parents For the parents, bridge with table prizes and refreshments will be placed upstairs in the women’s gym. Student admission will be 25 cents and for adults, 50 cents. Tickets will eb on sale at the Student Body office beginning today, or at the door. Proceeds will go to the student body welfare fund. General chairman is Mrs. Ken¬ neth C. Jones, while refreshments are being arranged by Mrs. Frank Van Gilluwe. Cards for Points Are Due Today Merideth to Read Report Dr. John W. Harbeson’s report, “Certificate and Diploma Classifi¬ cation of Junior College Students” will be read by Assistant Superin¬ tendent George H. Merideth at a national convention of the Ameri¬ can Association of Junior Colleges to be held at Richmond, Virginia, February 19-20. Dr. Harbeson spoke at two graduation ceremonies last week. “Ideals and Aspirations for High School Graduates” was presented to Monrovia high school graduates Friday morning, while Arcadia students heard “Fundamentals of Success” Friday night. To Prove That Domesticity Is Not Vanished Art , Tea Served - ♦ - To prove that domesticity is not a lost art, a tea was served by the foods classes Wednesday in honor of their sister classes, who modeled the dresses which they had made during the last half semester. Evening dresses, suits, school dresses, and house dresses; silks, woolens, cottons, and linens were in evidence, casting reflections of every color. Misses Ada Kemmedy, and Kath¬ erine McGorray were also guests of the young waitresses who served during the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth periods. Misses Cora Simp¬ son and Gertrude MacDonald assis¬ ted the aspiring housewives in their elusswork. Deadline for Hoop Books Is Tomorrow Tomorrow is positively the last day to get basketball books, which will serve also as student body cards for (the rest of the year, from the bank, according to Hugh An¬ derson, secretary of finance. To date about 1800 students out of approximately 3600 en¬ rolled have claimed books. First semester students are reminded that this rule also applies to them. Oh! Find Bodies Chilled in Room? Like a row of lifeless bodies waiting for a pulse, many multi¬ colored dresses have been hang¬ ing limply on clothing class walls, waiting for their owners. Silks, wools, cottons, and lin¬ ens of all styles and sizes have been made by the young and inexperienced dressmakers. Dance Prizes Are Two Silver Cups Two silver loving cups will be given as prizes at the basketball dance after the L. A. J. C. game, February 20, in the gym. Henry Prince and part of the Sebastian Cotton Club orchestra will furnish music. Ruth Rodgers and Bill Dunker- ley won the prize of tennis rackets. Service point application cards for students who have earned points during the semes¬ ter must be signed by the ad¬ viser or sponsor and turned in to the student body office today. Miss Catherine J. Robbins, dean of women, announces that girls are needed for service point work next semester. Vari¬ ous tasks, such as working on the administrative staff, carry¬ ing messages for the text room, assisting teachers, and taking part in various athletic activi¬ ties are open to students. Points are given according to importance of work done by students, and at the end of each semester they are record¬ ed. Students must know what periods they are free before making application for posi¬ tions. SEVEN ARE TAKEN INTO HONOR CLUB Mast And Dagger Pins Are Presented in Assembly This Morning DR . HARBESON SPEAKS DR. JOHN W. HARBESON Mast and Dagger Adviser VESPERS FOR ALL STUDENTS Dr. Baxter, U. S. G School of Religion, Will Speak Here Sunday Dr. Bruce R. Baxter, dean of the School of Religion at U. S. C., will speak on “A Religion for a Period of Depression” at the ves¬ per service for old and new stu¬ dents, their families and friends, and faculty, Sunday at 3:30 fol¬ lowing the “pal” tour around the campus. John A. Sexson, superintendent of schools, will introduce the speaker, while Dr. John W. Harbe¬ son will speak for the faculty. A1 Renner, student body president, will have charge of the program and will greet new students in be¬ half of those now in attendance. Rev. Alfred James Hughes of Holliston Avenue Methodist church will give invocation and benedic¬ tion. Music has been arranged by Miss Lula C. Parmley, department chairman. A string trio composed of Mary Magnuson, Elizabeth Morgridge, and Forest Mathews will play. Leonora Pridham, Mildred Han- iff, Ralph Randall, and Wendell Heckman make up a mixed quar¬ tette, accompanied by Vivian Berg. Miss Morgridge will also present a violin solo. Ideals and History of This Honorary Organization Are Explained — ♦ — ; Seven new members of Mast and Dagger, Pasadena junior college service fraternity, were honored in in assembly this morning. Greek letter pins were presented by Dr. John W. Harbeson, principal and Advisor of the group, who then j spoke on ideals and history of the honorary organization. New Members New members are: A1 Renmer, j former lightweight football captain, { irecum'ben. secretary of athletics, j and newl-y-elected student body 'president; Marjorie Harmon, isec- ; rotary of activities; Dale Roe, head I of publicity bureau; Jeanne Thom- !son, A. W. S. president, j Hugh Anderson, present secre- jtary of finance, and senior repre¬ sentative for next semester; Elmer Dethlefs, Pasadena Chronicle ed¬ itor; and Joyce Dunkerley, Y. W. C . A. president and senior mem¬ ber of social affairs committee. Banquet Tonight The semi-annual Mast and Dag¬ ger banquet will be held tonight in the (social hall. Mast and Dagger was organized jin 1925 when Miss Carolyn Stirouse, then assistant to Miss Ida E. Hawes, conceived the idea of patterning a junior college distinctive-service club after university honorary fra¬ ternities. Represents Pirates The Mast and Dagger insignia and title were chosen to represent the J. C. “Pirates.” After high school and junior college united un¬ der the 6-4-4 plan, the P. H. S. “Bulldog” became official mascot for both upper and lower divis'on. Mast and Dagger today is one of the few remaining traditions of the old two-year junior college. Offer New Course For Engineer Work A new course in engineering is being offered next semester to par¬ allel work given at Stanford and U. S. C. This 2-unit course will be given Tuesday and Thursday third period for upper division students only. Following topics will be included : biographies of engineers, great en¬ gineering projects, reading of mag¬ azine articles, talks by faculty mem¬ bers, slides >and moving pictures, lectures by engineers, graphic prob¬ lems, 'special type problems, ont class trip and verbal reports. plan Programs ot Prepare For Meet Science instructors are planning programs to prepare students for the annual chemistry contest spon- • sored by the American Chemical society, to be held at U. S. C. this spring. j G. W. Josten requests that stu- i dents notify him as to items they | wish discussed. These programs will start as soon as the new se¬ mester gets under way. Winner Will Go on Trip A trip to Europe with visits to Paris, London, and Geneva is in store for the lucky winner of the sixth national competitive high school examination on tiie league of nations. Contestants must be prepared to write about all phases of the league when they take the exami¬ nation, which will be given March 18, in the library. The two best papers will be sent to national headquarters. Second and third prizes will be $100 and $50, respectively. The Los Angeles district prize will be 825. Verse Book Gets Poetry Of Colleges — ♦ — With contributions from seven of California’s leading colleges, “First the Blade,” California col¬ lege anthology of verse, to be pub¬ lished this year by Nom de Plume club, is tending toward an even better poetry volume than that of last year. Stanford, U. C. L. A., Berkeley, U. S. C., Immaculate Heart col¬ lege, Santa Barbara State college, and Redlands university are only a few of the contributing schools. At the present time, several hun¬ dred poems have been received by Miss Harriet McClay, adviser, and Clarence Calkins, student editor, but it is feared that others will be presented after February 15. Edi¬ tors make especial mention of this deadline, for after this date, no entries will be accepted. ASKED TO EXHIBIT I Ant teachers of P. J. C. have been invited to exhibit their work in the art gallery at U. C. L. A. in March. i Grads Must Quit Cramming And Obtain Subject A Slips Lower division graduates who intend to take subject A examina¬ tion in English tomorrow must quit cramming punctuation rules into their heads long enough to get admittance slips at window 1 in the records office before 4 p. m. today.* If any student has not received a required card declaring his eli¬ gibility, he must secure it today, as none will be given tomorrow. Test will be given tomorrow morning promptly at 9 a. m. in room 200-C. Students are all urged to arrive early so that they may have three complete hours for working. Sniffles Coughs Are in Evidence Sniffling colds and pouring rains that have been greatly in evidence the last week did not keep P. J. C. students from their exams. Paralyzed fingers and aching backs] also took their toll, but not even these hindrances check¬ ed the perspiring examinees.