Vol. 32
No. 31
Americanism
Youth 7Rededicates Itself
To Democracy7 At Rally,
Eddie Cantor Present
Pasadena youth will gather March 6, 7 :30 p.m. in John
Sexson Auditorium to rededicate itself to Democracy.
The rally, promoted by Pasadena Chapter of the A.Z.A.,
with cooperation of students features the presence of Eddie
Cantor, well-known stage, screen, radio star.
It was Eddie Cantor who began the March of Dimes
movement, now’ famed piece of American welfare; it was he
who sent a telegram to Presi¬
dent Roosevelt on Thanksgiving
1939 saying, “I am grateful to be
Brenda, Cobina
Crash AWS Stag,-
Catch Dean Stong
Two naughty girls sat in the
front row of Sexson Audito¬
rium yesterday, caused such a
rumpus during the AWS stag¬
less that Lancers were called
to quiet them. But the bad
girls wouldn’t be quieted, tore
away from hefty Lancers, ran
up on the stage while Billy
MacDonald’s Royal Highland¬
ers tooted their best to drown
out the uproar.
On the stage the two frumphs
danced and before Lancers
could catch up with them pull¬
ed their red skirts up over
their wliite turbaned heads,
displayed “AMS Stag” across
seats of their shorts. The audi¬
torium full of PJC co-eds hoot¬
ed.
The two savage women prov¬
ed to be AMS President Del
Hungerford and former Repre¬
sentative at Large Bill Humph¬
rey.
Host Club Starts
Semester Strong
Last week in spite of wet
weather, PJC’s Host Club started
the new semester off with a
bang, gave fourteen parties.
Under the supervision of Dr.
Max L. de Laubenfels, (advisor,
founder of the club) Host mem¬
bers entertained hundreds of new
students.
Fourteen more parties are be¬
ing planned for tonight. Invita¬
tions are received by telephone
or call slips, go to students who
filled out Host cards during reg¬
istration.
Leland Pryor
Worksho- Director
Announcement folders received
yesterday from University of
California at Los Angeles list
Leland Pryor, director, PJC’s
School of Business, as head of
its Summer Session Workshop in
Business Education.
Pryor’s workshop will study
problems, practices in Junior
College terminal business educa¬
tion, wall be first in business edu¬
cation organized in United States.
living in a country with a leader
carving a turkey instead of a
map.” The President read the
telegram in a national address
to the people. Now more than
ever interested in Youth and its
influences in Democracy, Mr.
Cantor will attend the meeting
here, deliver the principle speech.
MUSIC, SPEECHES
On the program also is the
Bulldog Band, famous Tourna¬
ment of Roses Band; the Nysean
singers directed by Miss Lula C.
Parmley; guest artist, Miss Ei¬
leen Toufy, who recently appear¬
ed in Knickerbocker Holiday at
the Playhouse, and Dr. J. R.
Lechner, executive director of
American Educational League.
Information from the rally
committee says other prominent
names will also be on the pro¬
gram, with the motion picture
industry cooperating to a great
extent.
Mr. Courtenay Monsen, secre¬
tary to the Pasadena Board of
Education, heartily approves the
Youth Rally, says, “At such a
time as this, the very fact that
Youth is willing to cast aside all
considerations of sectarianism,
and politics of petty differences
in the interests of total unity in
a program of defense of Democ¬
racy, strikes a note of courage
and inspiration that will have a
far-reaching effect upon the
morale of the entire community.”
CLUBS MAY PARTICIPATE
Clubs and organizations inter¬
ested in participating in the pro¬
gram are asked to attend the
Pre-Rally Meeting 200 C, East
Campus, Friday, February 28.
At this time a complete explana¬
tion of the movement and in¬
structions about helping at the
rally will be given.
Necessity for closer work be¬
tween Youth and Democracy is
now obvious. More information
concerning the rally may be ob¬
tained from Max Jaffie, who has
devoted his time to organizing
the movement.
CRHRONICLE TO RUN
CLASSIFIED ADS NOW
Aware that many students
' would like to insert advertise¬
ments in the Chronicle, Adver¬
tising manager, Ray Gardner,
announces that beginning with
the next issue classified ads
will be accepted.
Rate will be 20 cents per line.
If students have stuff to sell
like Model T Fords, ear trum¬
pets, sand pails, etc. Ads will
be taken at the Chronicle of¬
fice, 31 C, East Campus.
Class Of 45 Crowds
New Election Slate
PJC students complain that school government is run by a
“clique”. New electio.. commissioner Clarence Thurber suggests that
dissatisfied students do something about it, run for minor class of
ficers. Class of ’45 is the only one showing enthusiasm this election,
has put up several candidates for each office.
Candidates for class of ’45 presidency are Ross Handy, Raymond
Link, Charles Meaning.
For East Campus vice president: Helen Meigs, Charles Vath,
Raymond Swanson, James Mayfield, Bob Mauller, Ella Lewis, Robert
Lee. West Campus vice president. Barbara Halsted, Betty Jean Bag-
by, Mathew Kilcommons, Tillie Munshien, Jaclyn Darby, Mary Lou
Lovejoy.
Secretary, East Campus: Billie Joan Beasley, Beth Du Shane,
Jane Wells, Evelyn Beam, Frederick Burt. West Campus: Dorothy
Schorr, Bessie Liljenwall, Nicky Curran.
Treasurer, East Campus: Patsy Marcy, Mary Wakahire, Hale
Thomas, and Jack English. West Campus, Jeanne Fusha, Jackee
Monson, Edmund Pencie, Anita May Stevens, and Ruth Ison.
AWS, East Campus: Dorothy Jean Henry, Dorothy Skeeters,
Margaret Archibald. West Campus, Helen Richter, Muriel Boehle,
Ann Warnick, Mitzi Chapman, Virginia KeKlby.
Class of ’43 vice president: Johnny O’Grady. Secretary, Judy
Stone.
Class of ’41 secretary: Joyce Bennett, Mary Hesta Kelssy.
Student Prosecutor: Bill Yates.
mpiis7 Off Pres ses Today
250 Pix
Argonauts Distribute
96 Page Semi-Annual
From Bank, Bookstore
Out today facing the critical eye of PJC’s ultra-sophisti¬
cated 7000 strong student body is Campus for February 1941.
This morning, virtual armies of Argonauts, bookstore
employes, bank clerks will man tight-fitting wire cages, line
long counters, manipulate intricate filing systems, well pre¬
pared for the record-breaking rush expected in distribution.
No easy job, circulation will be handled in much the same way
as old Campus annuals were,
POP-EYED EDDIE CANTOR TO BE HERE THURSDAY
Vera Childs Replaces
Stewart As EC Counselor
This semester brings important changes to counsel and faculty
of both campuses. Miss Ida May Shrodes ( Geography instructor
W.C.) has taken a semester’s leave of absence to complete work at
the University of Chicago for her Doctor’s degree. Taking her place
are Albert V. Bean (WC), Merril Poore, (WC).
Former secretarial counselor Vera Childs is replacing East
Campus’ Cecil Stewart, who will spend the next three years on a
follow-up study of junior college students. New secretarial counselor
will be Mrs. De Lores Paeons (EC).
Purpose of Mr. Stewart’s extensive study is to find out what is
lacking in our present system of education, to insert in our training
those things which aid students in later life. Included in the survey
will be the study of the best methods and techniques of job placing
for both graduates and students of PJC.
Also included will be a series of questionnaires whose results
will be" compiled and compared with similar surveys conducted m
other junior colleges in Southern California.
Mel Best Band
In Assembly Today
“Jerry” Hawes, one-man pro¬
ducer, director of the coming
variety show, promises a sensa¬
tional program for Friday’s as-
Scheduled to present the mu¬
sical interest are Mel Best and
his orchestra with featured sing¬
er, Art Weatherby, tenor of
“Gloria” and “Which Way Is
Up.” Paul Frey also a tenor, will
also solo, and later duet with
prima donna Joyce Chase. Their
selection will be “Because You’re
You” from the Red Mill by Vic¬
tor Herbert.
LAUGHTON AND HULA
Highlight of the morning’s
program will be Wilfred Swan¬
son’s interpretation of Charles
Laughton in “Mutiny on the
Bounty.” Following this comes a
Hawaiian trio and a loose-joint¬
ed hula dancer, a few outsiders
giving tumbling acts. Newcomer
Barbara Wilcox presents a vari¬
ety of songs, Jack Shearer plays
especially arranged harmonica
solos.
Other notable features will be
Rose Queen Sally Stanton to
give her bit, with pretty girls
and popular vocalists. Rumored
to be wandering around the
campus are a pair of screwy-
minded lunatics also expected at
the colossal show of the year.
Secretary of Activities “Jerry”
Hawes acts as Master of Cere¬
monies.
instructor Collapses
During Demonstration
Wednesday morning Bailey
Howard, PJC (EC) physical sci¬
ence chairman, demonstrated to
his classes various types of air
thermometers, at each demon¬
stration used gasoline, alcohol,
hydrachloric acids. Escaping
fumes overcame him, and he col¬
lapsed.
Taken to Huntington Memorial
Hospital for a check-up, latest
news (Thursday afternoon) said
Mr. Howard was suffering no ill
effects, should be back sometime
next week.
Frank Nelson Featured
At OCD Open Dance
Frank Nelson, of USC-UCLA
fame, will lend his “Modes in
Music” to the annual OCD open
dance, to be held at University
Club February 28. Also to be
featured is the popular quartet
“Three Shirts and a Skirt.”
Although Nelson’s band has
played at many local college
dances, never before has he been
engaged for a PJC club dance.
Bids are selling for one dollar,
tax exempt. Dancing will begin
at 8:30 and terminate at mid¬
night. Dress, as has become the
customs, will be sport.
with West Campus students ob¬
taining their copies from bank,
East Campus students from
bookstore.
HERE’S PROCEDURE
Only students who have paid
student body fees in full will be
eligible to receive a copy, ruled
strict PJC Student Board a week
ago, pointing out, however, that
there is still time to complete
payment on any deferred fees.
To get Campuses, students must
call at issuing booths for a claim
check, presenting identification
card (last semester’s if possible) .
or be prepared to give their first
semester registration number.
Students need only present claim
checks at another booth to obtain
their copy. Farsighted East Cam¬
pus Bookstore plans to limit
their north-east door to exit
only, while rush is on. As deliv¬
ery space is limited on both of
PJC’s campuses, students are
asked to form in proper lines, are
assured that waiting will be at a
minimum, lines will move quick¬
ly-
NO TIN-TYPES
Optimistic editors promise that
viewing new Campus will be a
journalistic experience, students
will thumb through its 96 action-
filled pages experiencing a new
thrill. No time-worn, tin-type
styled year book, PJC’s new
semi-annual is something new,
up-todate, designed to fit the
swift, exciting age we live in.
Publications men predict that
PJC will long remember that fall
day in 1940 when far-sighted,
progressive Student Board made
possible the transformation that
makes history today, February
28, 1941.
SCREENERS VISIT KPPC
First in a series of educational
excursions to points of interest
in the field of radio and motion
pictures, PJC’s Silver Screen
Club this week visited KPPC.
At a future date, members plan
to visit Hollywood’s Radio City
and make a comparison between
NBC and the local station.
Here s Procedure
For Collecting
Your /Campus/
To get Campus, West Cam¬
pus students must go to the
bank, East Campus students to
the bookstore. At special Issu¬
ing booths, manned by Argo¬
nauts, students will get claim
checks. On presentation of
these claim checks at another
Claim checks will be given
only to* students who have paid
their student body fees in full.
If this has been overlooked,
please attend to the matter.
When calling for claim checks,
students are asked to present
their first semester identifica¬
tion card, where possible or be
able to give their registra¬
tion number. Claim checks will
be found on the Campus where
the fee was paid. On the East
Campus, the north part of the
counter will be reserved for
Campus distribution with the
northeast door limited to exit
only while the rush is on. Co¬
operation of students in form¬
ing proper lines, leaving when
served will be appreciated.
Speech Contest
Deadline Mar. 8
March 8 is closing date for all
entries in the annual California
Bankers Association Speech con¬
test to be held in April. Any 11th
or 12th grader is eligible to com¬
pete.
Contestants will go through a
series of elimination tourna¬
ments within the school in ord¬
er to choose who will represent
PJC in the Regional Tourna¬
ment. Winners in the Regional
Contest will go on to San Fran¬
cisco for the finals. First prize
this year consists of an all-ex¬
pense trip to Hawaii.
Music Enthusiasts Hear Dr. Lert
Speak Today During Assem bly Hour
DR. RICHARD LERT
Champion of grand opera in
English is famed Dr. Richard
Lert who will give an informal
talk to PJC students in the Mu¬
sic Building today during assem¬
bly period. The Kantela Club will
present him with an active mem¬
bership.
In the Hollywood Bowl Dr.
Lert conducted such musical
works as “The Merry Wives of
Windsor” and “The Bartered
Bride.”
His fame does not lie with the
orchestra alone for he is also
the choral director of the Los
Angeles Oratorio Society and has
coached such internationally fa¬
mous singers as Chaliapin, Mel-
choir and Schorr. He also direct¬
ed the Festival Chorus.
During his early youth he lived
in Austria where he was inspired
by such famous conductors as
Nickisch and Mahler and wished
to follow a musical career. A
parental desire for him to enter
business was finally broken down
and he began his studies.
First European performances
of American works were directed
by him as guest conductor in the
Hague, Oslo, and Paris. Before
coming to America, over a decade
ago, he was conductor of the Ber¬
lin State Opera, is well-known
as an authority on the music of
Handel.