The Stetson Reporter

-/--?' rt ■lfr---—~\Z% f „ .... ^.K^„,rY.^.- »;■■ x. ELEVENTH YEAR—No.l3 DELAND, FLORIDA, FEBRUARY 26, 1947 5 cents per copy—$1.50 per School Year DEBATE SQUAD TWO CONTESTS SLATED TO BE HELD IN MAGIC CITY Miss Ruth Evelyn Cobb and Miss Helen Louise Wooten, members of the girls debate' team, will leave Thursday night for Miami where they will meet the University of Miami team in two contests. Debate coach, Prof. Richard Brand, will go with the team. Friday, Feb. 28, the Stetson team will take the affirmative side of the National Collegiate Debate question in the afternoon, and the negative side at the night session. This is the second trip taken off campus this seaon. The first trip was made by the boys team,, last Wednesday, when they visited Florida Southern College in Lakeland. - STETSON GRAD TO DIRECT PLAY AT Glee Club Gives Concert Of Sacred Music'In Orlando By HARRY LIECHTY , Last Sunday night the Travel Squad of Stetson University's Glee Club presented a concert of sacred music at the First Baptist Church in' Orlando, Fla. Many numbers, well known to followers of sacred music, were presented in a distinctive manner that is characteristically one of the many good traits to be seen and heard wherever or whenever this fine group performs. The glee club was well received in these numbers, a few of which were "The Lost Chord," "Prayer" from Cavallera Rusticana, "Open Our Eyes," "Fierce Was the Wild Billow," "Hospodi Pomilui," and the "Hallelujah Chorus." Outstanding on the program also was the girls' trio composed of Kay Hooper, Betty Nibles and Betty Barker, the men's quartet including Prof. H. M. Giffin, Archie McMillan, Paul Caskey and Russell Dixon, and a duet sung by Kay Hooper and Paul Caskey. Prof. Giffin's solo for the evening was -"I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked." Alma Grantham accompanied, while Prof. Giffin led the club in one of the finest performances of the year." After the evening service, refreshments were served and fellowship between the church members and the membe/s of the glee club was enjoyed. Last evening at 8:00 p. m., the Travel Squad again appeared in concert at the Mt. Dora Tourist Otub in Mt. Dora. On March 13, 14, 15 the glee club will present the musical comedy "The Chocolate Soldier" by Victor (Continued on Page 4) Faculty Trio Will Present Recital Tuesday Evening The faculty trio composed of Miss Rosemary Clark, associate' professor in piano and theory, at the piano; Miss Frances Buxton, assistant professor of violin and theory; violin; and Miss Elenor Leek, assistant professor of 'cello and J theory, 'cello; will present 'their annual recital next Tuesday at 8:00 p. m. in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. This recital, which will prove to be one of the outstanding musicals of the school year, will include the Trio op. 2 B flat (Mozart), Trio op. 87 (Brahms), and the Trio B flat Major (Schubert). It is not oiten that music lovers now have the opportunity to hear an evening of chamber music, and this recital) has been' anxiously anticipated. ; Would you Tike a "Date With Judy?" You can have one at 8:00 o'clock tomorrow evening when the Junior Class rings up the curtain on its annual play in the D. H. S. auditorium. "A Date With Judy" is the story of a "lovable teenage girl" with Marion Jacob- son in the title role. Judy is helped through all her scrapes by her girl-friend, Barbara Winsocket (Marilyn Graves). "A Date With Judy" is adapted from the outstanding radio program by Aleen Leslie, and is presented by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Co. (Mrs. Irma Swain, a graduate of Stetson,; wijl direct the play.) In order to make some "quick money" Judy and Barbara enter a whole raft of contests using their parents' names. "Judy's mother (Catherine Holm) wins a contest as a constant user of "Gline-O- Hair Dye for Lively Ladies," while Judy's father (Bill Panton) receives honorable mention in a nation-wide contest for the most "kissable lips." This is only the beginning of an amusing evening with the Foster family. Wade Wood has the part of Randolph. Judy's preococious kid brother, - while Howard Merrill is Oogie Pringle, the "man" in Judy's life. Hannah7"the belligerent cook, is played by Shirley Hatfield. Dorothy Dunham, as Mitzi, is Judy's special side-kick (who admits she hasn't been beautiful since she was ten). Charles Morrison plays.the part of Mr. Martindale, a theatrical producer with a case of nerves. Mrs. Hotchkiss, the washwoman, (Marilyn Kirkland) has a snub- nosed daughter Eloise (Gwen Jones) who elocutes (Her rendition of "Paul Revere's Ride" "will be show-stopper!); while Mrs. Shultzhammer of the PTA is portrayed by Joan Cross. Another character is Rex, Kenneth Campbell, a new boy in .town—and is he rushed (as most new boys are rushed!)—while Wanda Finley is Susie, Rex's kid sister, the only one who can take the wind out of Randolph's sails. Stetson students will be admitted at student rates. (40 cents). STETSON AMPUTEE GETS FIRST OLDS RECE1 Depression" Tonic r By STEWART C. MAXCY - Nearly four weeks ago there was a mighty happy boy walking around the campus of dear old J.B.S.U. He was Jake Allexander. Why was he happy? Because Mr. Kirchof of Bill Holler Motors had just informed him that his new Oldsmobile . . . the first one in DeLand . . . had arrived. "There's a story behind this boy and his car ... "a pleasant one for me," said Mr. Kirchof . . . "for I really thoroughly enjoyed delivering this car. You see, Jake is an amputee and is more than deserving of this new Olds." Last November Jake applied for a car under Public Law.663 which reads: "Any Veteran with the loss or loss of use in one or both legs will be permitted to purchase (at no expense) any method of transportation under the cost of $1600." Jake had to go through the usual red-tape to get his car . . . with form 45-02 first on his list. This form is an affidavit of his ability to operate an automobile. . Then the Oldsmobile factory was notified of government's approval of the Veteran's claim and the ball started rolling. Out of the many hundreds of. cars that are turned out at the Oldsmobile factory, a certain number are held back' in reserve for just such men as Jake. By doing this General Motors has enabled hundreds of amputees to get their ^ars before those who have been on long waiting lists . . . those who were not physically impaired as result of this war. Then came the day when the Olds arrived. Jake had to go down to the dealers and. sign a bill of sale which, in turn, was forwarded to the Veteran's Administration in Pass-a-Grille for final approval. When the bill of sale came back marked approved . . . Jake was all set . . . and the car was his. Almost-any day now you can see Jake driving around the Stetson campus in "his new blue Oldsmobile Club Coupe . . . thanks to the government, the Veteran's Administration and Bill Holler. Mrs. Robert McEmber' LAND CITIZENS ENTERTAINED BY CONCERT BAND The John B. Stetson University concert band, under the direction of Prof. Victor Grabel, appeared in concert for the second program sponsored by the City of DeLand. These programs, given for the entertainment of the city's guests and citizens, have been an annual occasion in this city and have proven a huge success. The conductor opened the afternoon's concert with the March Am- parito Roca (Texidor) which set a lively pace to be followed by the Coronet Trio, "The Three Kings (Smith) played by Iris June Hart, Robert Feasel, and! Leo Imperial. John Phillip Sousa's "In Darkest Africa" succeeded, the trio. i One-of the highlights in the afternoon was the Overture—Mystic composed by Richard Feasel of Stetson University. Mr. Feasel conducted the composition which is a mystery of modern harmony and moods, portraying to the best advantage the individual instruments. Simple Confession (Thome), The Lost Chord (Sullivan), Caribbean Fantasy (Morrissey), and The Overture to "The Red Mill" (Herbert) completed the program. The scheduled soloist for the afternoon, Archie McMillan, was unable to be present as the concert was originally set for Feb. 9, and due to previous arrangements of the' Glee Club, the soloist was out of town. PRINTING DEPT. TO RECEIVE NEW CYLINDER PRESS The' printing press which has been turning out your copies of THE REPORTER in the past has done so for the last time. It was a fine press but a bit old if the date of May 2, 1871 stamped on it is to be believed. Last week Rev. C. L. Crissey, manager of the University Press, made • a business trip to Atlanta, Ga., and visited several displays of printing machinery. The result of the trip is that the University Press Is to have installed this week a -Pony Cylinder Press at the approximate cost of $2,000.00 and the old press will be moved out and sold. This Pony Cylinder Press will be able to handle all work called for by the University with the exception of THE HATTER, college annual, which is printed outside on contract. Rev. Crissey also reports that since the Linotype has recently been rebuilt he will be in good condition to do all typesetting required by the school. Mrs. McEmber-To Be Presented In Recital Tonorrow Mrs. Elizabeth Futch McEmber, soprano, senior major in voice in the School of Music, will be presented in recital tomorrows at S:00 p. m. in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Mrs. McEmber will be assisted by Miss Verdery Roberts, oboists, and accompanied by Miss Alma Grantham at the piano. Mrs. McEmber, trie former Elizabeth Futch, attended Stetson from 1939 to 1941 and re-entered in 1946 to complete her work. She has been a student of Prof. H. M. Giffin, and truly has a delightful voice. The program chosen by Mrs. McEmber will include in the first group "Se Tu M'ami" (Pergolesi), "Danza, Danza, Fancuilla Gentile" (Durante), "Der Nussbaum" (Schumann), "Halt" (Schumann), and "Wohin" (Schubert). For her aria and second group she has chosen the beautiful "Le Roi de Thule" (Jewel Song) from Gounod's Faust. Miss Roberts, oboe, will present the third group which will be composed of "Scherazade" (Rimsky- Korsafoff) and "Nocturne" (Bassi). Miss Roberts is a freshman in the School of Music and an accomplished oboist. Mrs. McEmber will offer in her fourth and fifth groups "May-Day Carol" (arr. Deems Taylor), "Ran tin', Rovin' Robin" (arr. Deems Taylor), "Come Unto These Yellow Sands" (La Forge), "Sweetheart" (Chapman), "Fulfillment" (Russell, "Tell Me, Oh Blue, Blue Sky'' (Giannini), and "The Wind's In the South" (Scott). Pinky Sez.... I wonder, why it is that the lighting in |the library is so poor when a few properly placed fluorescent lights would remedy the whole situation? Is it not enough that we . must study there at times . . . must we ruin our eyesight rh the process? SPEAKER. ACTIVE LABOR MOVEMENT DECLARES DEPRESSION IS PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTOR "Depression is a psychological factor, rather than an economic factor, and a frightful blow to the individual,'' asserted Terence McCarthy, British economist now working in the field of American finance, in the last of this season's Forum lecture series here at Stetson University Monday afternoon. "It is this psychological factor," stated the speaker, "that causes capital to withhold investments and consumers to cut their spending to a minimum, and a depression is the inevitable outcome." In citing the present austerity program of the British, the" lecturer indicated that England's basic commodity has always been coal, but that now, for the first time in its history, coal was in short supply because miners were using the same methods they used 50 years ago. Mine owners never made improvements because they expected nationalism of the mines, a thing that did not occur after World War II. As a result, the United States with its new methods, undersells the British all over the world. i Of the people in this country who' intend to buy Radios, cars, houses, refrigerators, and other conveniences, the speaker stated,, "Many people have saved enough (Continued on Page 2) LITTLE THEATRE PLAYS TO CAPACITY AUDIENCES 3 NIGHTS "Death Takes a Holiday," the drama which was given at the Stover Little Theater last week drew crowds from at least eight other cities and gave good entertainment to all who had the pleasure of-seeing it. The lead in this play by Alberto Casella was taken by Richard Man-, sur who did a masterful job of portraying death in the disguise of a human and he was ably supported by a cast which consisted of Sarah Martha Adams, James Fisher, Russell Stilwell, Janice Douglas, Jane Wykoff, Nancy Brown, Allyn Thompson, Ruth Lundvall, Max Weatherly, Robert Sidney, Marguerite Dibble, and Richard Crum. It was a good job -well done and all that saw it are happy that they went. The Story Behind "The Face" That J Looks Down From Science Hall By STEWART C. MAXCY Many of you who daily enter the Science Hall often gaze up at the bust adorning the arch of the doorway and say to yourself, "I wonder who that old fellow is? ... or . . . Why did they choose him to be up there?" It seems that this temporarily anonymous gentleman has lately earned the title of "the face." We are wrong in merely calling him "the face," for the great man is old Benjamin Franklin himself. Long ago . . . 1901 to be exact . . . when the thought of erecting Science Hall became a reality . . . old Ben was chosen to pose there eternally as a reminder to those who enter Science Hall. In the year 1901-02 Science Hall was erectd on the campus as the central building of a proposed sys tem of technological buildings. A sum of $60,000 was given to this institution by an anonymous friend for the construction of 'a building of technology. The friend, it .later turned out, was Henry M. Flagler, a leader in the Florida East Coast Railroad's early days. Science Hall was erected during the years when Dr. Forbes was President . . . and Stetson was beginning its expansion . . . "forward." Under the original plans Science Hall was to be a building 200 by 80 feet with a basement and two floors. The basement was to house the technological equipment of^the school and was to be used as a classroom for such studies as forging, woodworking, and the like. The first floor was to be given. 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