Pasadena Chronicle, February 27, 1931

PD0[ IMW. XXII PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, FEBRUARY 27, 1931 No. 19 instein Speaks at P. J. C. « HONORARY C. S. F. MEMBERS ARE WELCOMED Marshall, McKinley, Wilson, and Washington Send Students TO HOLD PARTY MARCH 3 Automatically Become Mem¬ bers Through Junior- High Membership Pasadena junior college extends a welcome to the recent honorary members of the Pasadena junior high schools who have automati¬ cally become members of Chapter I of the C. S. F. Those honored are as follows: John Marshall — Chauncey Bell, Allan Burt, Glen Olive Edwards, Dorris Green, Hugh Harrington, Franklin Holbrook, Tom Laurin- son, Metta Frances Lord, Henry Meyer, Sarah Mowatt, William Nelson, Margaret Nicholson, Myron Rau'n, Isis Renner, Leslie Siewert, Beth Stenger, and Eleanora Well. McKinley — Florence Eastwood, Priscilla Fox, Adele Fussell, Mary Griffith, Theo Harrington, Elaine Kasten, Alice Knowles, Thelma Lu¬ cas, Ann McGee, Grace Mote, Jane Mullin', John Scales, Rudolf Schott, Lillian Singer, Bob Sweet, Hideo Takayama, Kathryn Tigh, Jimmie Ware, Glen Waring, and John Wells. Washington — Anona Alexander, Nina Baker, Harry Barber, Ruth Bell, Harold Berg, Joan Dawson, Linn Eastman, Ted Eastman, Roy- all Esbenshade, Ruth Hannold, Margaret Howard, Marguerite Huckett, Jack Neary, Vondella Ny- berg, Eugenia Scott, Christine Strickland, Signe Swanson, Fran¬ ces Willard, Clifford Willis, and Carl Wopschall. Wilson — William Haskins, Car¬ rie Нога, Thelma Hartman, Wil¬ liam Leight, Ruth Pittemick, Adele Schmidt, and Evelyn Solomon. A party for the organization will be given Tuesday afternoon, March 3, in the Social Hall under the auspices of the administration, faculty scholarship committee and officers of the C. S. F. Will Instruct Music Students Individual instruction on orches¬ tral instruments is being offered by Hubert H. Parker, orchestra leader. Periods convenient for Mr. Park¬ er are as follows: first period on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; third period, Wednesday and Fri¬ day; fourth period, Friday; and fifth period, Monday and Wednes¬ day. Mr. Parker stated that the fun¬ damentals of orchestral playing which is taught has been helpful to many pupils. Those interested should see him before their coun¬ selors. Relativity Theorist Addressing Local Students JOHN A. SEXSON MEET SPEAKER ■ — * — Superintendent Appears at Education Convention in Detroit — ♦— John A. Sexson, superintendent of city schools, was one of the speakers at the Department of Su¬ perintendence convention in De¬ troit, February 24. His report was on “The Influence of Existing Articulation on Pupil Growth and Pupil Progress in Our Public School System,” a survey of 6000 school systems in the United States dealing with five unifying factors in American edu¬ cation, including studies in pupil promotion, community relation¬ ships, teacher preparation, finance, and principles of articulation. Other educators attending are Boyd L. Sloan, Miss Beulah Cow¬ ard, L. O. Bigham, F. L. Thurston, George Bush, F. F. Martin, and Miss Ida E. Hawes. Talent Sought For Magazine The interviewing of English eachers for the purpose of obtainr ing the names of the outstanding writers of Pasadena junior college was practically completed today by members of Scholar and Clown staff. Many talented students were lined up in the systematic search, according to the editors. Not only will especially desired manuscripts be received, but the best efforts of student writers will be called forth by personal talks with the writers, the editorial group believes, in considering their present plans. Scholar and Clown’s -second issue s scheduled' to sell to the student body in the early part of May. Y. W.C. A. Meeting to Have Mexico Talk If you are interested in Mexico come to the Y. W. C. A. meeting on Wednesday. 0. W. E. Cook, a teacher of international relations and a prominent man in Southern California, will talk on “Mexico.” He has been in Mexico for ten years and five years in the Philip¬ pines. A Mexican exhibit will be shown, and several Mexican music selections given, and Mexican food will be served. Reservations for supper must be made before Tues¬ day night. Tickets will be sold at a table in the main hall or the . Y. W. room. Excursion Taken by Trade Classes Members of the Foreign Trade and Resources of South America attended the Pacific Area Trade Conference at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Feb. 19. The conference, held under the auspices of the Foreign Trade Club of Southern California in connec¬ tion with Foreign Trade Week, was attended by Claude Asfoury, Robert DeLand, William Knoke, Jack Griffith, Lane Prior, Irving Spindt, Ezra Thorpe, Victor Sud- darth, and Miss Catherine J. Rob¬ bins of the commerce department. Science Assistants Form Organization Forty laboratory assistants, stu¬ dents from the Physical Science department, met Wednesday, Feb¬ ruary 18, in Mr. Howard’s office to discuss plans for future organi¬ zation. The club plans to meet every other Wednesday. Auto Parking Warning Given — » — “A warning sticker on the windshield gives the offender of P. J. C. parking rules a fair chance in case the rules are unknown to him. At the time of the first offense the license nrmber is taken as a record. “If the offense is repeated, the student is brought before the court., which has the power to recommend suspension of non-coperating students for three days,” states Harold Hoover, chief justice of the As¬ sociated Student Body Court. OBSERVATORY FULFILLS HOPES Structure Has Two Domes, Other Equipment; Cost Close to $35,000 — У— Dedicated yesterday by Professor Albert Einstein, whose contribu¬ tions to astronomical science through mathematics have proven invaluable, the new astronomy building situated at the southwest entrance of the local campus will be one of the best equipped ob¬ servatories for junior college stu¬ dents in the country, according to an opinion expressed by Peter W. Stoner of the mathematics depart¬ ment. The structure, when completely equipped, will contain a 20-inch and a 9-inch telescope in two re¬ spective turning domes. The build¬ ing will also contain a large lec¬ ture class room, a laboratory equipped for spectroscopic study, a transit room, and dark rooms. On the flat roof over the lecture room there will be columns for small movable instruments. The main telescope, with its large mirror, will be equatorially mounted for both Newtonian and Cassegrainian focal adjustments. As the lens is of low expansion material, observations of both sun and stars are possible without dis¬ tortion of the image. “A WEDDING” IS В & В ASSEMBLY Play is Entry in Playhouse One- Act Play Tournament; Farce-Comedy — t— “A Wedding,” the farce-co-meay by James Kirkpatrick, was pre¬ sented in this morning’s assembly as Bauble and Bells entry in the Pasadena Community Playhouse one-act play tournament. The cast includes : William Grose as Bob the bridegroom ; Hazel Kai¬ ser, bride; Bob Coop, Ardhie the best man; Bob Rockwood, the bride’s father; Margaret Miller, the bridegroom's mother; Leta Houston, the bride’s aunt; and Michael Sheehey, Ted. The bridegroom’s collar button proves to be the main factor of the play, when it succeeds in becoming lost one hour before the ceremony. This episode of the groom’s subse¬ quent troubles with Archie, the best man, and with the bride hear¬ ing of his loss of temper consti¬ tute the action of the production. Three representatives from the Playhouse attended the assembly to review the play and news from the judging will be announced soon, according to Miss Katherine Kes- ter, director of the production. EIGHTpTHOUSAND ARE ESTIMATED TO HAVE SEEN FAMED SAVANT Students from P. J. C., Muir Tech, and, Junior High Schools Assemble to Hear Noted Doctor Dedicate the New Astronomy Building Fifth League Contest is On — * — The fifth National High School and College League of Nations Contest is in session. Material may be had at the library desk. The two best papers from the local ex¬ aminations are entered in the final contest March 28, after the exami¬ nation March 20. e Inquiries about the contest should be brought to Miss Katherine Kp- nega in room 233-C. Clogging Studied By Boys ’ Class Clogging has become popular to such an extent that a boys’ cla'ss is held, three days a" week, in the girls’ gym, under the direction of Miss Loreta Henrichs. Dr. Albert Einstein, world famous theoretical physicist, in his final appearance on the Pacific coast, yesterday morn¬ ing dedicated the junior college astronomy building here before an audience of 8000 Pasadena city school students. In appreciation of modern youth’s eagerness to augment the achieve¬ ments of science, Dr. Einstein, in the midst of last minute prepara¬ tions for his return to Germany, honored the students of Pasadena by his thoughtfulness and consid¬ eration in accepting the invitation to dedicate the modern astronomic¬ al observatory nearing completion on the local campus. Before the assemblage of stu¬ dents from the junior high schools, John Muir high school, and the Pasadena junior college, in com¬ pany with a notable gathering of fellow-scientists and educators, Dr. Sinstcin, speaking in simple Ger¬ man, said: Einstein’s Speech “My dear young people, I am glad to see you this day, happy youth of this sunny and blest land. “Bear in mind the fact that the wonderful things which you come to know in your schools are the product of many generations which has been accomplished in enthusi¬ astic struggle and with great effort in all countries of the earth. All this is now laid in your hands as your inheritance to the end that you may re¬ ceive, honor and advance it and some day faithfully con¬ vey it to your posterity. Thus we mortals are immortal in that we work together in nev¬ er-ending achievement. “If you will constantly bear this in mind, you will find a meaning in life and effort and will attain the right attitude toward other peoples and other times.” The quotation given by Dr. Einstein for the bronze dedi¬ catory plaque is as follows: “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in cre¬ ative expression and knowl¬ edge.” Adams Speaks Dr. Walter S. Adams, director the Mount Wilson Observatory the address preceding Dr. stein’s talk, said in part: “Pasadena has seen the nings and significant deveteipJH of the Mount WilsfeW Observatory and cumulative additions to the magnificent equipment of the Cal¬ ifornia Institute of Technology, Which will within a few years have n operation by far the largest tel¬ escope ever used by science to ex¬ plore the universe. However, the men who are using and will use Honor Guests At Dedication In addition to Dr. Albert Ein¬ stein, dignitaries who were on the platform at yesterday morning’s dedication ceremonies were as fol¬ lows: Dr. Walter Mayer, assistant to Dr. Einstein; Doctors Robert A. Millikan, William B. Munro, E. T. Bell, Franklin Thomas, Harold Babcock, Arthur S. King, and Seth B. Nicholson, all of the California Institute of Technology; Dr. Wal¬ ter S. Adams, Dr. St. John, Dr. Paul W. Merrill, Fredrick Sears, Professer Edwin P. Hubble of the Mount Wilson observatory; John W. Harbeson, James P. O’Mara, John A. Anderson, Howard Hunt Pattee, Bailey W. Howard, and Peter Stoner of the Pasadena jun¬ ior college; George H. Merideth, W. L. Blair, С. H. Peterson, Mrs. John A. Sexson, Carl Z. Jackson, Mrs. Carl Z. Jackson, Mrs. Louise Hofolit, Raymond Thompson, Dr. J Tyler Parker, Jr., Courtenay Mon¬ sen, of the Pasadena City School system; A. R. Clifton, Los Angeles county superintendent of schools; George Bittinger, principal of the Alhambra high school; John A1 man, principal of the South Pasa¬ dena high school; and John Louns- berry, principal of the Long Beach junior college. SWiSSYODELERS PERFORM HERE Travelogue, and Laurel and Hardly Comedy on Bill With Novel Pair — ♦ — Swiss yodelers, one of the most novel troupes to perform before a Pasadena junior college audience, appeared last Wednesday in the auditorium under the auspices of the activities department. During the intermission a Laurel and Hardy comedy, “Big Business,” and a travelogue of Switzerland were presented. Fritz Zimmerman, tenor, and Marcelle Grandville, soprano, made up the troupe. Their chief talent lay in their interpretation of na¬ tive folk songs. The proceeds of this program, the first of its kind for the current semester, went to the student body fund. All arrangements were under the direction of Jack Plotkin, sec¬ retary of activities. New J. C. Observatory . - Oratory Contest to Open Mar. 12 J. C. Southern California Ora¬ torical Contest starts March 12 when all entrants compete at their home schools. Winners will meet March 21 at Fullerton. The win¬ ning school will receive a silver loving cup, properly engraved'. According to the rules of the meet, no istudent who has won a first place in any annual oratorical contest of this association shall be eligible to compete. Also, written copies must be deposited with a commissioner prior to the opening of the contest. The purpose, as stated by the association, is to stimulate and de¬ velop forensics. (Continued on Page S) - 4 - L. D. Debaters Win Over L. A. Defeating Los Angeles high school on the subject of “The United Stktes should recognize Russia,” the lower division nega¬ tive team consisting of Dorothy Rossbach and Frank Ross carried off the honors last Wednesday. Professor Ray E. Untereiner of the California Institute of Tech¬ nology was judge of this battle, which proved to be the first victory of the new semester for the team. It was proved that Russia has not fulfilled the requirements for recognition and that the Russian government is spreading propa- government including the United States.