Pasadena Chronicle, November 12, 1943

Pegasus, Phatian Sponsor Stamp Drive ★ ★ ★★ ★★ ★★ ★★ Athletic Club Setting For ' Turkey Trot' Men’s Clubs Bond Booths Take Next Over Stamp, Wednesday; Each Student Has 25c Quota Starting a new trend which is expected to pick up strength as the year progresses, members of the Pegasus and Phatian men’s restrictive clubs will sponsor a one-day stamp and bond drive next Wednesday, November 17, with emphasis on stamp sales. Members of the two clubs will take over the booth midway between the Student Union and “C” build¬ ing and will have roving representatives roaming the campus in search of investors in the soundest investment yet invented. Presidents A1 McLeod of Peg¬ asus and Bill Sanborn of Pha¬ tian will preside over the affair and have set a goal of one 25 cent stamp to every member of the daytime student body. It will be the first major un¬ dertaking for any of the men’s clubs this year, and, meeting with success, will be taken up by other clubs with the desire to further the war effort. With the girls’ clubs contesting among themselves in Red Cross activi¬ ties, the men are now getting into the stamp-swing of things. Attendance In Languages Is Increased War Time language classes have boomed due to the realiza¬ tion of the adults and students that foreign languages are be¬ coming exceedingly important during and after the war, accord¬ ing to Language Department chairman Kathleen D. Loly. Peo¬ ple following many occupations including a large proportion of business and professional men and women are consequently en¬ rolled in PJC’s wartime language classes besides the regular stu¬ dents of PJC. Miss Loly revealed that over 1100 students are enrolled in the regular day classes, and an additional 300 in the extended day and night school. War con¬ ditions have created a demand for foreign language interpret¬ ers. As this is particularly true of the Army and Navy, students interested in this type of work may be assured of a worth while objective. There are 7 foreign languages classes this semester, each with a competent instructor. The languages and their instructors are: Chinese, Dr. Lui, (Miss Davis) ; Japanese, Dr. Heicher, Russian, Dr. Vigoureaux; Greek, Mr. Sauer; French, Miss Eckers- ley; German, Mrs. Giddings; Spanish, Mrs. Ortiz. In addition to the above courses at PJC, the Pasadena Broadway Store is offering a Spanish course from 10 to 12 a. m. daily in the Maryland Hall. Instructor is Se- nora Stella Ortiz. Soph. Council Offers Test, Sets Up Paper Results of a Sophomore Coun¬ cil meeting last Wednesday was a class paper entitled “Soph Soap” and a teachers’ bulletin as yet unnamed. Plans for taking an occupational test were formu¬ lated. This test is for vocational guid¬ ance, and asks questions about interests, hobbies, opinions of people, etc. They are scored and contrasted with tests taken by famous people in various fields to determine in which group you belong. Don Lusk, who took the test, said, “Some of the questions may seem strange, but just keep an open mind and you’ll be okeh. It’s a very interesting test and the council is going to try to interest all the students to take the test. If you are interested, see Walt Raitt in the office of the SCA.” Classes Combine/ Plan Hop , Two Big Attractions Offered; Dale Cross and a Fat Turkey Still in a tentative stage, plans for the annual Interclass dance were well-laid this week by the four class councils. Scheduled for November 24, a Thanksgiving motif has been sug¬ gested for this late November, “Turkey Trot.” As usual the dance is sponsored by the com¬ bined Frosh, Soph, Junior and Senior classes s bearing a proportionate brunt of expenses. Music, furnished by Del Cross and his streamlined orchestra, will fill the Athletic Club dance as couples waltz from 9:00 to 12:00. Added value to the 75c bid is a Puritanical bribe by way of a seasonal turkey. Said turkey will be awarded as a doorprize. - Special publicity tactics have AL McLEOD ... he peddles stamps Six Speakers Represent PJC During Festival A Speech Festival, sponsored by the Speech Teacher’s Asso¬ ciation of Southern California and dedicated to the Atlantic Charter and freedom of speech, is to be held at Los Angeles ‘ High School tomorrow, at 9 a. m. Delegations from most of the Southern California secondary schools are expected, and PJC will be represented. The eight divisions of the speech contest are as follows: Announcing and radio drama, impromptu speaking, original speaking (memorized), speeches of present day audiences (mem¬ orized), story telling, reading of serious scenes (memorized), the reading of humorous scenes (memorized), the reading of poetry (memorized). PJC representatives in the con¬ test will be Richard Tufeld, ra¬ dio announcing; Naomi Riordan, reading a scene from a humorous play; Mary Marsh, speeches for present day audiences; Wayne Untereiner, Sophomore class president, original speech called, “Let Freedom Ring;” Mary Kate Avery, an original speech en¬ titled, “The Wave of the Future;” Priscilla Hannah, Secretary of Oral Arts, in charge of the PJC delegation will attend the festi¬ val. The program consists of speeches in the morning, a box lunch served at noon, and the dramatic scenes in the afternoon. Library Suggests “Calling All Women,” by Keith Ay ling. 940.5315 A 1. Survey of the work American women can and are doing in the war emergency. “Annapolis Today,” by Kendall Banning. 359 В 1-2. “WTest Point, Moulder of Men,” by W. H. Baumer. 353 В 3-3. “Is Your Number Up?” Prac¬ tical information for the future selectee,” by Blake Cochran. 355 C 1. “See Here, Private Hargrove,” by Marion Hargrove. 355.12 H 1. A delightful book about the trials and tribulations of a rookie. “Opportunities in the Armed Forces,” by Maxwell Lahman and Morton Yarmon. 355 L 2. “Aviation Cadet; Dick Hilton Wins His Wings at Pensacola,” by H. B. Lent. 358.4 L 1. Vol. 35 Pasadena Junior College, November 12, 1943 No. 8 Assembly Urges Students In Greater War Activity, Red Cross Work Needed Wednesday at the Armistice Day Assembly, PJC students were moved to describe the Red Cross-seponsored gathering as “one of the greatest tributes to the war effort.” The pro¬ gram, designed to prod students into greater participation in war work, featured a newsreel of Red Cross activities at the various battlefronts, and a demonstration of each of the many Red Cross services. Canteen work. Blood Bank, Staff assist¬ ants, Home Nursing, Motor Frosh Class Collects Christmas Gifts for Vista Army Hospital Assuring an eventful semester in Frosh activities, the class council headed by President Tom Iiams, has come up with a proj¬ ect that strikes close to home. The supplying of the Vista Army Hospital with 1000 Christmas gifts has been taken on by the class. Money and gifts will be collected in the English classes and should not cost over one dol¬ lar. The Army requests that no food or candy be included. Such things as, playing cards, sta¬ tionary, pencils, cigarettes, soap, books, and other small objects will be welcome. Christmas tree ornaments, tinsel, and bulbs are also need¬ ed. The week of November 15- 19 will be set aside for the Army Camp and Hospital Fund drive. This project is spon¬ sored by the Freshman class only. The class women are planning to wrap the packages in gay paper before they are distributed. Former Member of Canadian Mounties Will Speak to Forum Sydney R. Montague, former member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, will speak on “The Great North Road,” Tues¬ day at 8 p. m. in the Sexson au¬ ditorium. Mr. Montague has spent years in the Far North above Hudson Bay. His knowledge of sub-Arctic regions is founded on personal research and examination of the interdependence of the Far North and territories now engulfed in war. Says Mr. Montague: “The next migration of man, to come when this war is over, will be north to Canada and the Arctic Circle, and this great movement will provide an outlet for the war generations returning from bat¬ tle.” He is the author of: “North to Adventure,” “I Lived with the Eskimos,” and “Riders in Scar¬ let.” Tuesday evening forum series are sponsored by the Patrons’ Association of Pasadena Junior College. These weekly forums are based upon discussions of International, national and social problems. Corps, and First Aid were each represented by a girl actively engaged in one of these activi¬ ties. “Articles of Faith,” the Red Cross code was read as a tri¬ bute to that organization for the service it has rendered the world ever since its establish¬ ment. (The international Red Cross was organized in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1864, by Henri v Dunant, while Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1869). Climax of the program was the slow reading of the names of PJC men killed in action, a list of which totaled 78. This gave final emphasis to PJC Red Cross chairman Bulgey’s state¬ ment earlier in the program: “Compare your life here on the campus to that of a man in serv¬ ice; then ask yourself just how much you’re doing!” SHIRLEY PARKER . . . she sponsors turkey Scholarship Fund Started Thirty Years Ago From a small beginning thirty years ago, when one hundred dollars was raised by a modern language play, the Pasadena Ju¬ nior College Scholarship Fund has grown until it represents one of the great educative forces in the community. After World War I, as a tribute to the twenty alumni of old Pasadena High who lost their lives, a fund was raised among their relatives, friends, teachers and local busi¬ ness firms, which amounted to 81,000.00 for each boy. Added to this have been gifts from gradu¬ ating classes, private contribu¬ tions, profits from school events, etc., until the sum has reached an imposing total. From it, 476 graduates have been loaned up (Continued on Page 2) Judges Ponder JC Coeds In Rose Queen Tournament, SB to Choose Court Dress While there are only seven gowns to be made and only seven girls who will eventually wear them, every man, wom¬ an and child on the campus has been invited by the Tourna¬ ment of Roses Association to help select the type of gown which this year’s Tournament Queen and Princesses will wear. Four designs by a prominent dress designer, are now on dis¬ play on the bulletin board in the Dean of Women’s office. There is a place to cast a vote for the design most favored and an ex¬ pression of preference will be appreciated by the Tournament committee. In the mean time, the judging committee headed by Max Col¬ well, a former inmate at this in¬ stitution and in 1921, editor of ye honorable Chronicle, will be back Monday afternoon for the second stanza of the Queen competition. Starting Monday and from then on, girls remaining in the tryouts will wear a number for identification. They will remain as numbers to the judges until the final seven are selected. Only then will the school ad¬ ministration attach names to the numbers and the identity of the girls revealed to the judges. Under this democratic process all chance for criticism of favori¬ tism is eliminated. It is not pos¬ sible for a girl to be chosen be¬ cause she comes from a wealthy or prominent family or because her uncle may be influential in the community. But being so ultimately fair and democratic also has its dis¬ advantages, according to Mr. Colwell. Frequently the campus favorites, the girls most popu¬ lar and active in college affairs, are left holding the proverbial sack and some “unknowns” are featured in the winner’s circle. This of course brings down the wrath and fire of the student body, on the “poor, ignorant and blind” judges. A Tournament judge immediately attains the popularity of a baseball umpire and is showered with proverbial pop bottles. It should be said in favor of the judges that there are other factors to consider besides gen¬ eral appearance. A successful Queen must be camera-proof. Since pictures of the girls are printed in every newspaper in (Continued on Page 2) been discussed in the four class councils, and a poster campaign is being planned by individual committees. All arrangements and details have been submitted to an inside committee, headed by four class representatives. In keeping with tradition, this dance has incorporated many of the details of former hops, though usually they have been held at the Civic Audi¬ torium. It was believed that this new setting would encour¬ age a larger crowd, add a dif¬ ferent element. Social Security Cards Required Of All Workers No person will be allowed to work without presenting a Social Security Card, which is vitally important and should be kept in a safe place. This information was revealed in a recent letter to Dr. John W. Harbeson, by J. H. Wootton, manager of the Social Security Board of Pasadena. Thousands of Social Security Cards were issued to high school and college students during the summer and because of the labor shortage, many students will be working during the coming holi¬ days. A portion of Mr. Wootton’s letter is printed below. “Students having social se-' curity account cards should be urged to keep them carefully and I would greatly appreciate any cooperation you may be able to give in bringing this advice to their attention. There are several reasons why the card should be protected: First of all, the account card, which must be presented to each em¬ ployer covered by the Federal Social Security Act so that he can report to the Federal gov¬ ernment the amount of wages earned by each employee. Such wages are then credited to the employee’s Federal insurance account. This procedure is also followed under the State unem¬ ployment insurance law. Young persons employed at jobs covered by these Federal and State acts are credited for their earnings on the same basis as all other porkers. In later years such credit will be added to earnings from other jobs in computing insurance benefits for themselves or their families und¬ er the Federal Old-Age and Sur¬ vivors Insurance System. “Since employers properly re¬ quire an employee to have a so¬ cial security card before he be¬ gins work, it is important that students keep their cards care¬ fully to avoid delay in accepting a job when they again become available for work. This, obvi¬ ously, is important in conserving manpower and promoting the war effort.” Students, Faculty Attend Conference At Compton JC Nine students and faculty ad¬ visers will represent PJC at the annual AWS and WAA confer¬ ence tomorrow, Saturday, at Compton Junior College. Representing Pasadena will be Janet Frayne, Florence Findley, Ginger Anderson, Dor¬ othea Emerson, Margaret Du- shane, Mrs. Grace Nosseck, Miss Jean Young, Miss Olive Kelso and Miss Catherine Rob¬ bins.