Pasadena Chronicle, May 22, 1931

IM II IT II г ЩтШшж. KISB 37- Vol. XXII PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, MAY 22, 1931 No. 28 R0CKW00D WINS PRESIDENCY IN STUDENT BODY ELECTION - ♦ - Ramsay Succeeds Hoover, Chief Justice; Thomas and Jeanne Thompson Head A. M. S. and A. W. S.; Salisian Chosen New Senior Representative Student body elections last Wednesday swept into office for next semester seven students who have previously been active in junior college government. Bob Rockwood, newly elected student body president, has been at the head of the lower division graduating class, is a member of the C. S. F., a let- terman, and belongs to many or- ! Ш D I T Г D С И71М ganizations. Chief Justice Bill || |\ | £ LilVlJ ff Ill Ramsay served as associate justice pm t »Т1¥Ч Й \\1 А for the past semester MAIL AW AKDb Plays Big Part Jeanne Thompson, president of the Associated Women students, has played a prominent part in all A. W. S. work and was one of the heads of the Sponsor-Pal system. President of the Asociated Men students, Bill Thomas, is a track star, and promises to put athletics in the place they deserve. Steve Salisian, representative of the senior class, has been yell lead¬ ed and has played on three varsity basketball teams. Other officers of the senior class are, vice-president, George Burby; secretary, Marion Hattersly ; and treasurer, Virginia Perry. Juniors Choose The junior class elected as its representative Sidney Edwards, secretary of the C. S. F. and life member. The newly elected soph¬ omore representative, Margaret Johnson, has been president of the freshman class for two semesters. “Elections this year were among the best ever held here. Most of¬ ficers elected have had previous ex¬ perience and all are qualified to put over their jobs in an egicient manner,” states Harold Hoover, outgoing chief justice. Harold Keltz, Richard Penny Victory in Feature, News Divisions Two first place state winners in the National High School Awards, section of journalism, are an¬ nounced by Quill and Scroll head¬ quarters, sponsors of the newspa¬ per contests as Harold L. Keltz in feature writing and Richard Penny in news story composition. The prize-winning entries were a featui'ized history of baseball and a news story of Dr. Albert Ein¬ stein’s dedication of the local jun¬ ior college astronomy observatory last February. Both articles were published in the Chronicle. The National High School Awards are a consolidation of 18 outstanding high school literary contests, many of which, hereto¬ fore, have been conducted separate¬ ly. Debaters Will Talk Tonight — ♦ — Joe Phelps and Milford Fish, holding the affirmative banner, and Tom Brady, teaming with Frank Ross to defend the nega¬ tive side, are the debaters who have been chosen by Coach С. C. Stewart to engage in a series of word bat- tiles with San Diego tonight at San Diego. The subject that will be discussed is “Resolved: That the environ¬ ment of the youth of today is more beneficial than that of a generation ago.” Jefferson high school, in Los An¬ geles, will oppose the lower division team next Monday, with the affir¬ mative speakers remaining here, and the negative talkers traveling to L. A. These teams will also consider the environment question. Cowboy -Author Speaker Here William Tomkins, cowboy, au¬ thor, lecturer, and sign language expert, who is known as Wambali Wi Yuta to his adopted Sipux brothers, was scheduled to appear in assembly this morning to dem¬ onstrate the sign language. “The Sign Talking Eagle,” as his Indian name is translated to mean, has made several lectures at schools and clubs in this local¬ ity recently, as well as having ap¬ peared all over the nation. Tomkins was raised in the Da¬ kota territory as a cowboy, trap¬ per, hunter, and scout. In recog¬ nition of his woodsmanship, he was adopted by the Sioux tribe, and when lecturing wears colorful Sioux costumes. ( Continued on Page Three) - ♦ - Changes Given St undent Body Changes in the student body ' constitution soon to be put to a i vote of the students, are submitted \ by the Associated Student Body ! court as follows: Article VIII, Section 1. “ The 1 cabinet shall consist of the follow¬ ing appointive offices: secretary of 'activities, secretary of athletics, ' secretary of finance, secretary of 'oral arts, secretary of publica¬ tions, secretary of records, and secretary of social affaire.” Clause A. ‘“The above men¬ tioned officers shall be, respective- : ly, heads of the departments of ! activities, athletics, finance, oral arts, publications, records, and so¬ cial affairs.” I Article IX, Section 7. “The de¬ partment of social affairs shall be composed of a secretary of social affairs and four assistants, one from each class who shall serve as a social affairs committee of which the secretary of social affairs shall be the chairman. It shall super¬ vise and direct the sponsor sys¬ tem, and it shall be in general charge of all social events of the associated students. CAST OF “TAILOR-MADE MAN Students Will Pay, Suffer in A Exam Long suffering junior college stuc'e.nts will suffer more on Sat¬ urday, June 6, from 9:30 a. m. to 12:30, noon, for that is the date of the English Subject A examina¬ tion. Satan himself doesn’t charge his victims. However, that does not deter officials of the English de¬ partment and a fee of 50 cents is required. In addition, students cannot es¬ cape because the test is required for entrance to P. J. C. and all stu¬ dents must take it either on June 6, or on September 8, 1931. SPEAKS ON MAKE-UP In order to gain more knowl¬ edge of the art of make-up, Play¬ ers Guild procured Bernard Shure of Max Factor Make-up company to practical demonstrations to the club Wednesday. Bauble and Bells and teachers of the art department were guests of the Guild in the so¬ cial hall. Щ ■Hi CAST OF COLLEGE PLAY Left to Right, First Row: Vivian Stansberry (Student Director), Roy Littlejohn, Lila West, Jack Cutler, Betty Porter, Kenneth Patterson (the Tailor-Made Man), Jean McCrea, Louise Lee, Suzanne Kellogg and Elva Louise Kellogg. Left to Right, Second Row: Charles Smith, Paul Hat- Bruee Mansfield, Leonard Emery, Don Maclsaacs, James Bruce, John Krumm, Bill Thomas, •В*Шв Bheohey and Morris Molho. All- School Production Will End } ear’s Activities Tonight and Tomorrow in Local Auditorium - Г-+ - Coming- as a colorful climax to the year’s activities, the All-School Production comedy featuring “The Tailor-Made Man,” directed by Miss Katharine Kester, with all depart¬ ments in school assisting, will+ Sets were designed by the stage take place tonight and tomorrow class of Archibald Wedemeyer and night in the P. J. C. auditorium, include one for a simple tailor’s “A laugh a minute. One of the shop and another for an exclusive best shows we have ever pro- Fifth Avenue reception room. Cos- duced,” exclaimed Miss Ida E. tumes have been made under the Hawes when discussing the com- direction of Mrs. Ruby Purviance, ing presentation. art teacher. Plot deals with a tailor’s assis- Another feature of the program tant whose eye is searching for will be a southern fantasy, with success and who gets his oppor- j negro melodies, tap dancing, mu- tunity in a very amusing and J sic by the Euterpean and Nysaean original fashion. How he takes it singers, under the direction of Miss and what the outcome is consti- 1 Lula C Parmley, assisted by Mish tutes the main thread of the play. ! Loreta Henrichs. “This will be a presentation of the efforts of all tire students and I consider it one of the funniest that we have presented,” said Miss Kester. “Many unusual twists are to be discovered in the plot.” X club of the junior college are providing novel lighting effects. Members of the band under the direction of Audre L. Stong, will give several short selections. ( Continued on Page Three) Pageantry is New Interest in Art Pageantry, a comparatively new subject, is being taught in the art department in order to work up original pageants. “This means of free expression develops the imagi¬ nation and creative ability of stu¬ dents,” explains Miss Katherine McGorray, head of the fine arts de¬ partment. Annual R. О. T. C. Competitive Drill Planned for W ednesday Annual R. О. T. C. company, squad, and. individual competitive drill will be held Wednesday, May 27, during second and club periods on Horrell field. Company A will be commanded by Captain Jack Sylvester, and company В under the command of Captain Pat Kenney, while First Lieutenant Frank Ridge heads company C. The Chamber of Com¬ merce cup will be presented to the best drilled company in close order drill. Officers and sergeants will com¬ pete in command and leadership of platoon close order drill; corporals, in their ability to handle a squad. Individual drill will include first and second semester men. Medals will be given to the best drilled cadet of both groups. Marnsmanship competition will be arranged into the following groups: men in their lrst semester, second semester, and all others except first-year men and rifle team members. The winner of the Public Library Displays Art Portrait studies, modernistic im¬ pressions, still life, landscapes, and fascinating displays of craft work done by student of all city schools, are on display in the lecture room of the Pasadena public library. Junior college art classes are presenting an average of four ar¬ ticles from each class. History of art classes are displaying a map of the Mediterranean sea, showing style of art in the map border. “This exhibit, the best we have gallery match will be presented 1 put out yet, shows marked im- with a medal. provement over the one of the first Winner of Indoor baseball, which of this year, and discloses that is under the supervision of Ser- there is a great deal of talent in geant Jacn Griffith, will be award- the local art department,” said ed the Janosky cup. 1 Miss Katherine McGorray, head. FOLEY SPEAKS TO ‘P’ WINNERS Girl Athletes Hear Pasadena Poet-Philosopher; Get Letter Awards — f— In contrast to their usual ap- 1 pearances on the athletic field, W. A. A. and Big “P” members num¬ bering 250, appeared in formal at¬ tire at their annual banquet May 14, where athletic awards were presented, Big “P” pledges made .known, and all women’s teams an¬ nounced. James W. Foley, Pasadena poet- philosopher and speaker of the eve¬ ning, addressed the women infor¬ mally, reciting several of his poems. Because she had the highest number of points, Ethelynne Boyles 1 received a silver loving cup and .will have her name placed on a ] plaque which hangs in the student body office and honors the woman athlete having the largest number ' of points. Others who have re¬ ceived this honor are: Peggy Bink¬ ley, 1928; Grace Wallace, 1929; and Gloria Gartz, 1930. Blankets for those accumulating 2250 points and for being on two I varsities in different sports were awarded to LaRue Finnan, high point woman, 2557; Lavida Mars- ]den, 2380; and Marion Corson, 1 2310. Those earning 1200 points and I receiving a pin include: Helen i Barber, Lucille Bowland, Made- j laine Currie, Marion Gossard, Mary Ellis Hawkins, Frances Key, EDITORS STATE MAGAZINE WILL COME OUT SOON Wednesday, May 27, is Date Set for Appearence of “Adios” Number michelson^Interview Vaqueros, Missions, Pictured Through Cover, Stories And Illustrations - ♦ - Scholar and Clown is sched¬ uled to come out Wednesday morning, May 27, staff mem¬ bers declared yesterday. With stories in type and pages made up, it is believed that the long- heralded magazine will apear on time. More attractive page lay¬ outs and a better selection of stories has been made possible through delays in publication, ed¬ itors further intimated. This in¬ cludes the purchasing of new ult¬ ra-modern Bodoni type which is be¬ ing used in titles, and the turning in of several last minute inter¬ views. Special Features The late Dr. Michelson was in¬ terviewed by Mary Jones, Pasa¬ dena junior college writer, while the noted physicist was engaged in making water color sketches, one of his chief diversions. Upton Sin¬ clair was also interviewed and his permission obtained for publication of “A Literary Giant” exclusively in the fun and fancy magazine. Ride Through Sunsets The thematic idea of the Scholar and Clown centers around “vaquer¬ os” who ride through flaming sun¬ sets of Mexican deserts, and the ro¬ mance of crumbling missions. This has been accomplished by the cover and tie-up page illustrations, and by incidental stories, editors ex¬ plained. Scholar and Cloum stgff includes Catherine Colegrove, editor; El¬ mer Dethlefs, associate editor; Dale Roe, business manager; and Harlow Parker, staff artist. Fac¬ ulty advisers are Miss Edna F. Goodhew, editorial, and John K. Leberman, printing. Student Music Composition Recital Featured Tuesday A recital featuring the original compositions of the elementary harmony classes of Mrs. Amy Grau Miller was held last Tuesday in the music hall. Piano arrange¬ ments, clarinet, trombone, cornet, and trios for women’s voices were presented. Those whose compositions were played or sung were: Helen Noyes, Madelyn Becker, Sally Ridenour, George Coates, Whitney Smith, Arthur McCulloch, Phyllis Dunne, Elva I-ois Kellogg, Leonora Prid- ham, Eugene Rudder, Ruth Van Horn, Vivian Chaffee, Elizabeth Millard, Helen Thompson, Pearl Sweet, Virginia Cole, Gertrude Howard, Margaret Bedwin, Evelyn McRae, Herbert Thomas, Evelyn Kohlmeyer, Myrna Lohse, Florence Oberle, Mary Wherritt, Verle Rssler, and Ruth Kaiser. Students who assisted in the presentation of the numbers were: Jeanne Antisdale, Violet Cavell, Treva Scott, LeRoy McBurney, Elizabeth Crowder, Nancy Kellogg. (Continueel on Page Four) Prohibition Move Gaining Youth of the United States will be presented with facts of prohi¬ bition in a campaign to obtain growing support for the eighteenth amendment, which is being con¬ ducted to offset the publicity dis¬ pensed by the enemies of prohi¬ bition. This movement was gain¬ ing momentum after a meeting at Pasadena Presbyterian church where the project was begun. President Walter Dexter of Whittier college delivered an ad¬ dress on “Looking Ahead with Youth” at this meeting, in which he made a plea for “ordered free¬ dom.” Richard Parker, president of the junior college Y. M. C. A., stated that the youth prohibition movement is primarily for those who do not remember the old sa¬ loon. - 4 - Debaters Will Meet Los Angeles High — ♦ - “Resolved : That the world should adopt a policy of free trade” is the subject being debated this aft¬ ernoon by the upper division speak¬ ers against Ix>s Angeles high school, one team speaking here and one there. Melekian Winsft 3 Prohi Contest “Prohibition, an Adventure in Freedom” was the subject that brought Bernard Melekian victory in the annual W. С. T. U. prohi¬ bition contest at Calvary Baptist church last Sunday. Twenty-five dollars and the hon¬ or of representing P. J. C. in the state finals at Pacific Palisades in July was the reward for winning. The W. С. T. U. is also sponsor¬ ing this contest. George Borthwick, speaking on the subject of “The Great Deci¬ sion,” won second place honors. Winston Trever and John Thom¬ son also competed, their topics bo- ing “Shall We Repeal the Eight¬ eenth Amendment” and “Youth, Awake and Face the Facts," re¬ spectively. Judges were: Mrs. Helen Stone, and Miss Nelle Remsberg, P. J. C. instructors; Clarence Hale, mem¬ ber of the congregation; Dr. C. R. Caldwell, pastor; and Rev. W. E. Bower, assistant pastor. Board Okays Plan For Technology Lab Appova! of plans for reconstruc¬ tion of the engineering laboratory for the new two-year technical courses was guven by the board of education, May 19. Bids will be advertised for im¬ mediately so that the work of re¬ modeling may begin soon. Only foundations of the one-story part of the present industrial arts build¬ ing will be utilized. The new struc¬ ture will be one-story in height, with a saw-tooth roof for natural lighting.