Pasadena Chronicle, October 15, 1937

HISTORIC PAGEANT PASADENA CHRONICLE "PHOENIX SPECIAL" Vol. XXIX Pasadena Junior College, Oct. 15, 1937 No. 7 California History7 Is Theme Of Tonights Parade Procession Of 60 Floats Scheduled Train Takes Rooters To Phoenix JC Special Train Leaves Next Friday Night For Phoenix, Arizona “Phoenix Special” tickets to see the Bulldog football team and the Phoenix Bears fight it out, will go on sale at the be¬ ginning of next week in the Student Union Bank, reports Jack Page, pep commissioner. Emphasis should be laid on the fact that lower berths will be on sale first, benefiting those who buy early. The rate for this two-mght trip’ is $10, including fare and berth, but not meals. SANTA FE STATION The “Special” will leave Pasa¬ dena on Friday, October 22, at 8 p. m., from the Santa Fe station, and will arrive at Phoenix, Ariz., at 8 a. m., Saturday. On the re¬ turn trip, the train will leave Phoenix at 8 Saturday night for Pasadena and arrive in Pasadena at 8 o’clock Sunday morning. Tickets have to be reserved and the receipt received from the bank will act as the ticket until a real one is obtained on the train. The entire group of Pasadena junior college rooters Will be met at the station by Bon Gatchel, stu¬ dent body president of Phoenix junior college, and the entire Phoenix band. Following this wel¬ come, Pasadena students will be shown the town and campus by Phoenix oa.mpus leaders. As guests of the school Jaysee collegians will be entertained and guided all day until the game, which is set for the afternoon. A large evening has been planned, with a dance as the main feature, and with Pasadena junior college students as the hon¬ ored guests. “Ten dollars,” exclaims Jack Page, “is a bargain for all that.” NINE HOURS DRIVE For those driving down, Bob Sta¬ pleton, student body president, places the distance at 880 miles and the minimum time for steady driving, seven and a half hours. How'ever, eight and a half hours is the average, including stops for gasoline and food, he adds. “All those who go to Phoenix with our football team,” said Sta¬ pleton, “will receive a royal wel¬ come and have a wonderful time, since it not only is a great country, but the Phoenix student body and Don Gatchel are swell people.” Members of the Tioga club are shown here practicing for the Historical Pageant of Early California, to be held tonight in the Rose Bowl. Left to right they are Patricia Mills, Mar¬ garet McKarrel, Dorothy Skates and Betty Eck, enacting the story of the missions. Benefit Football Game Is Slated For October 19 In Rose Bowl A benefit football game will be held in the Rose Bowl next Tuesday night, October 19, sponsored jointly by the P.-T. A. Council and the Junior Chambers of Commerce of Monrovia, Glendale and Pasadena. Ten football teams will be on the field during the evening’s entertainment, as has been the case •in previous years that the perfor- "EDUCATION" IS FORUM TOPIC The Open Forum group of Pasa¬ dena junior college is holding its first discussion meeting of the year next Thursday evening, at 8:15 p. m. in 202E. Discusion topic selected for this first meeting was “Education as a Preparation for Democracy.” An interesting speaker will first pre¬ sent the topic with a short talk, followed by a discussion by all those present. The purpose of the forum is to give students, and faculty if they wish, a chance to lair their views on subjects of social and economic importance. “The lack of such a forum on our campus was a great shock to me upon my entering col¬ lege last year, as the need of such a group is indeed obvious,” said Joseph Landisman, chairman of the group. “Since that time I have brought together a small group who are the nucleus of the present forum. Under the able advisership of Frederick Hofi’man, we hope to make the forum one of the most important organizations on our campus.” . . Dr. John W. Harbeson, princi¬ pal, when interviewed on the sub¬ ject of a forum for the junior col¬ lege, commented, “The idea, of a forum where students may get to¬ gether and discuss matters of in¬ ternational importance is indeed a fine one. The youth of this country- should have an opportunity to ex¬ press their own ideas on social problems, and not base all then- knowledge on what they learn from books and from their elders.” Association Convenes Convening for their annual fall session, the Junior College Asso¬ ciation of Southern California will meet tomorrow at Glendale JC. Presiding over the convention will be association president Wesley V. Smith, president of Citrus junior college, and Association Secretary Cecil C. Stewart, Pasadena junior college counselor. John Sexson, School Superintendent, Opens Convocation Series Dr. John A. Sexson, superinten¬ dent of Pasadena city schools, warned PJC students against “ob¬ solescence” in a talk before the first convocation of the year held Monday morning. Dr. Sexson advised young people to select for the content of their lives things which would be “im- perishables.” “We are living in an age of changes,” he said, “in which things quickly lose their useful¬ ness so it is imperative that stu¬ dents build into their lives things of lasting value.” In closing his speech, Dr. Sexson put the question this way, “What can. you save out of your life con¬ cerning which you may be reason¬ ably sure that as the years pass by the values will remain?” Dr. John W. Harbeson, PJC principal, intro¬ duced the speaker. SPEAKERS SCHEDULED Six other prominent persons have been scheduled to speak before fu¬ ture convocation assemblies, as sated by Dr. Harbeson. During convocation the ROTC held a. dress parade and inspection on the athletic field. All companies participated, with Major Bob Pal¬ mer in command. Also participat¬ ing in the parade was the ROTC band. The band now has a mem¬ bership of 26, which is one of the largest ever attained at the local unit, regulation size being 29 mem¬ bers. KEPPIE SPEAKS All students in humanities classes reported to room 200C for a special piogram, during the convocation period. The program consisted of a demonstration of the art princi¬ ples of everyday life. Carrying out this theme in speech Miss Elizabeth Keppie and students in verse speak¬ ing class, gave several selections. In charge of dress Was Miss Laura 'Elder and students of cos¬ tume design. Flower arrangements were carried out with demonstra¬ tions by John Ehlen of the art de¬ partment. Practice was exhibited by Miss Evelyn Enches and stu¬ dents of typing, while movement was shown by Miss Irma Graham, and students of the physical educa¬ tion department, in the form of the “Jarabe,” a Mexican dance, and an Oriental dance. mance has been given. Taking an active interest for the first year, the Junior Chamber or¬ ganizations are co-sponsoring the affair with the Parent-Teachers as¬ sociation in order to further the welfare work. If this year’s pro¬ gram proves a success in providing sufficient funds for the cause, the civic group is planning to continue its efforts in aiding the work. WELFARE FUNDS In the past, all proceeds of the football benefits have gone to the councils of the various cities spon¬ soring the affair. This year, for the first time, the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the welfare funds of the schools in which the tickets are sold. The tickets, which are being sold at 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children, may be purchased at the bank and at the stand in front of the post office. Playing the various games will be representative football teams from each of the cities participat¬ ing in the affair. The Pasadena junior college varsity team is scheduled to play Glendale junior college. Other teams slated for the occasion are the PJC frosh squad, which will play Glendale’s Herbert Hoover high; John Muir high school, whose opponent will be Alhambra high, and Monrovia high, which will play against Burbank high. If the affair lives up to the ex¬ pectations of the organizations in¬ volved, it will undoubtedly become an important annual affair to the city of Pasadena, according to Mrs. Mathew Slavin, Jr., chairman of activities for the PTA Council. Week7s Programs Climaxed Today School Service Clubs Act As Guides For Visiting Townsmen Today’s dedicatory activities will climax five days of successive pro¬ grams designed to form 'he Bed:- cation Week of Pasadena junior college, extending from last ’.Mon¬ day until tonight at 10 o’clock. This week of ceremonies has proven я marked success, giving parents ar.d residents of Pasadena ample op[>or- tunities to visit arid become ac¬ quainted with the new junior col¬ lege plant. Today’s programs will end the week of dedications, beginning with a pep nsisemyiy at Horrell field at !0 a. m , followed by a luncheon at the pool, held by the Civitans, Squires, Lions, ar.d others at 12 noon. ADMINISTRATOR SPEAKS Starting the numerous programs were Monday's campus tours, ar.d the luncheon around the poll. Mon¬ day night featured the Dedication program, with Dr. James Woods as speaker. Dr. Woods is a 'leading administrator of junior colleges in the United States. At present he is president of Stephens College, Misouri. Featured Tuesday were the Am¬ erican Legion and the Optimists Clubs’ luncheons, tour of the cam¬ pus, and visits to the exhibits and sports activities. Tuesday night featured Alumni and Public Official night, being sponsored by the Alumni association. Dr. E. R. Hed¬ rick, provost of UCLA, was the main speaker on the program, which was augmented by special music. COMMUNITY NIGHT Surrounding the pool Wednesday was the luncheon held by the Knights of the Round Table and other civic clubs. Inspection of the campus, headed by the Spartans and Lancers, and a visit to varsity scrimmage were the activities of •the day. Exhibits mid an AMS stag preceded the Community night program. Speakers were David J. O’Leary, college auditorium chair¬ man, Cauldron Singers, Roy Rhodes, Reverend Robert Freeman, Mrs. Buiald, Judge Collier, and Dr. J Tyler Parker. Thursday, a luncheon was held around the pool by the Kiwanis club, wi th special music and wafer sports as the entertainment. An inspection of the science buildings nd auditorium was held by the Triton and Lettermens’ clubs. Pa¬ trons’ Night was the evening’s pro¬ gram, being held in the new audi¬ torium. Music, dramatics, and physical education departments provided the entertainment. HEADS RAMS EUGENE BLUMENTHAL San Francisco JC Student Body President SCIENCE MEETING Dr. Шпз-т W. Edwards, associate professor of physics at U. C. L. A., met with Dr. John W. Harbeson, principal, and Bailey W. Howard, head of the physical science depart¬ ment, October 12, for a discussion of the physical science survey ASPIRING ACTORS TRY FOR GUILD Hopeful actors, trying for mem¬ bership in Jaysee’s dramatic or¬ ganization, Players’ Guild, will en¬ act their favorite characterization before faculty representatives and Guild members next Wednesday, October 20, in room 200C. “Aspirants must come prepared to give 30 lines from any play, in¬ terpreting two or more characters,” President Roy Winder of the dra¬ matic group announced. Players’ Guild, recently allied with Bauble and Bells, which was formerly the freshman version of the senior group, met Monday, Oc¬ tober 4, in the Little Theater, to elect officers and make plans for the coming year. A three-act play in the spring and several short one- act productions have been arranged, according to Miss Elizabeth Flint, adviser. The group heard Ralph Irmy, of the Pasadena Playhouse, talk on “Chances for. Young Ac¬ tors.” Men Students7 Stag Features McNeish Bob McNeish, ex-Bulldog coach, and several University of Southern California football stars, along with George Brown and his colored or¬ chestra were the hits of the Asso¬ ciated Men Students’ bi-semesterly stag, held last Wednesday evening in the men’s gym. Aproximately 400 men students witnessed exhibitions of “Truck¬ ing,” “The Lindy Hop,” and “The Suzy-Q” put on by the rhythmical talent of George Brown's orchestra. Bob McNeish, who is now coach¬ ing at USC, introduced several SC football players who gave short in¬ formal talks. According to Dick Bagnard, As¬ sociated Men Students’ presidents, “'111 is is the first stag I have ever put on and I hope the policy of having numerous novelty numbers was agreeable to the Jaysee stu¬ dents who attended. However, judg¬ ing by the reaction of men men, 1 think they all had a good time,” continued Bagnard. The stag was originally sched¬ uled for October 8, but the impor¬ tance of dedication week brought about its postponment until Wed¬ nesday, October 13. Said Bagnard, “There is a possibility that there will be three stags this semester, though at present the final ar¬ rangements for the third stag have not been made. Assembly Today First Pep Rally The first pep rally of the school year will be held during assembly period this morning, at 9:50, when the entire student body will trek back to the bleachers. This assembly is being held in anticipation of this evening’s foot¬ ball game in the Rose Bowl where the Bulldogs will go into action against San Francisco. The pro¬ gram will feature school yells, songs, and a short speech by Coach Tom Mallory. There is a possibil¬ ity of a guest speaker, Jack Page, pep commissioner, reported. Henry Swafford, secretary of ac¬ tivities, is in charge of the pep rally. The pep proceedings will be directed by Jack Page. “There will be more school yells, songs, and enthusiasm at the assembly today at any previous one,” stated Page. Yells and songs will be led by Vernie Leif, Owen Sloan, Stuart Russel, Virginia Philips, Virginia Wagner, Helen Vaughn, Helen Par¬ ker and Lillian Wallis. Also -to be featured at the assem¬ bly is the Bulldog band, playing school songs under the direction of Audre L. Stong, band leader and dean of men. “The assembly is being held in the bleachers,” Miss Catherine J. Robbins, dean of women, explained, “because the new auditorium will not accomodate the entire student body.” During the assembly period the ROTC will hold a dress parade and inspection with Major Bob Palmer in command of the battal¬ ion. All ROTC' companies will par¬ ticipate. Also taking place during assem¬ bly period is the engineer’s lecture in' room 200C. Speaking on “The Engineering Department — Its Or¬ ganization, Scope, and Problems,” Harvey W. Hmcks, Pasadena city engineer. Last Minute Plans Are Completed By Many Jaysee Clubs Leo Carillo, screen person¬ ality, will be grand marshal of the “History of California” pageant to be presented this evening at 7:15 in the Rose Bowl. Mr. Carillo is a descendant of the Spaniards who took a prom¬ inent part in early California his¬ tory and government. Master of ceremonies will be Gilmore Brown, supervising direc¬ tor of the Pasadena Community Playhouse. Captain John W. McGall, chief of staff of the Pasadena Tour¬ nament of Roses committee, will assist in the mobilization of the floats. Each club will have its float at a spot designated by Coach Leland C. McAuley at 5 p. m. at the south end of the Rose Bowl. CUPS DISPLAYED Two silver cups, which are now on display in the student union building, will be awarded; one to the most novel float and one to the best handled float. The judging council is composed of Miss Marion Parks, Dr. Clifford Winchell, Cyril Bennett, Fred Runyon, Jr., and George Campbell. During the half of the football game, the assembled rooters will be entertained by the Pasadena Bulldog band and the champion¬ ship drum corps from San Gabriel. The Jaysee band will present the flags of California, then stand at attention for the San Gabriel per¬ formance. Dr. John W. Harbeson, principal, Continued on Page Three Campus Music Hour In the Little Theater Monday, Wednesday, 12:20; Tuesday, 11:20 Art and Folk Music of Russia “Volga Boatman” Folk-Song “Polevetzian Dances” Borodin “Russian Easter Festival” Rim- sky-Korsakov “Russian Dances” Liadow “Lord Have Mercy” Traditional Russian Church “March Slav” Tschaikowsky WESTMINSTER GROUP TOURS JUSTICE HALL A tour of the Hall of Justice in Los Angeles, including visits to juvenile and criminal court sesions, is a part of today’s program sched¬ uled by the Westminster club of Pasadena Junior College. A study of court procedure and an oppor¬ tunity to discuss with the court judges the topics that interest them, will be offered those making the trip. K. S. McLennan, adviser of the Presbyterian Youth club will accompany the group. The excursion, to be made also b- theWestminster clubs of UCLA, USC, LAJC, and Long Beach jun¬ ior college, will start from Los Angeles at 1 :45. Reservations may be made through Mabel Nikirk, president of the Pasadena club. All Presbyterian students and -their friends are invited to attend. At the regular twice-a-month pot-luck supper at the Pasadena Presbyterian Church Kirk House, the club heard Miss Lorraine Ros- ece, winner of the National Orator¬ ical contest, describe the events and scenes of her trip to Japan. Students ,Crarft/ While Triad Exams Approach “Cramming” for the triad tests, PJC students are getting ready to sink or swim in the first exams of the semester. These tests are scheduled to begin Monday, October 18, and extend through Friday, October 22. The following is the official schedule. Monday, October 18; humanities survey; social science MWF clas¬ ses; mathematics MWF classes; home economics MWF classes; bus¬ iness education 12th year MWF classes; English MWF classes. Tuesday, October 19; social stud¬ ies survey and social science daily classes; business education survey and business education 12th year daily and upper division TTh clas¬ ses; mathematics daily and TTh classes; language TTh classes; mu¬ sic daily and TTh classes; technol¬ ogy TTh classes; physio.gna.phy. Wednesday, October 20; lan¬ guage MWF classes; physical sci¬ ence daily (except survey) and MWF classes; business education 11th year daily and upper division MWF classes; art daily and MWF classes; philosophy. Thursday, October 21; English TTh classes; social science TTh classes; science TTh classes; art TTh classes; physical education TTh classes; technology daily clas¬ ses; home economics daily and TTh classes; orientation. Friday, October 22; physical sci¬ ence survey; technology MWF clas¬ ses; business education upper divi¬ sion daily classes; biological sci¬ ence daily and MWF classes; phys¬ ical education daily and MWF clas¬ ses; psychology; music MWF clas¬ ses; business English lA; language daily classes. Extended day classes will hold their tests during triad examina¬ tion week on evenings selected by the teachers. “History of California” Page¬ ant in Rose Bowl, followed by- game with San Francisco J. C., tonight, will climax busy Dedica¬ tion Week Page 1. Senior, junior and sophomore class councils are chosen, and class activities planned by re¬ spective presidents. Page 3. Civic clubs hold luncheon meet¬ ings on campus as daily tours and nightly programs in auditor¬ ium are featured. Page 3. Restrictive clubs’ pledges and officers are listed. “The” Club and M. O. S. make coup d’etat. Page 3. “Phoenix Special” student train plans ate mulled over. Page 1.