The Stetson Reporter

*"'*~>uOn imp no-,- . 66th YEAR "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA, Friday^ October 24, 1952 atter Beauty Contest To B e Tues Ore of the most lucrative prizes in Stetson's beauty contest history >> -'il be carried off by some lucky "o-ed next Tuesday night in Elizabeth Hall when the "Hatter" will sponsor its annual parade of beauty. Competition will begin at 8:00 p m. There will be three prizes instead of one for this year's contestants as both the Gator Bowl and the College Queen of America Contest have asked for Stetson representatives, along with the Orange Bowl Committee. The winner will have her choice of which of the three contests she would like to enter, second place winner have a choice of the remaining two, and third place will receive a chance to enter the last contest left unchosen. If she is named Miami's 1952 Orange Bowl Queen, a Stetson University coed will receive a $500 scholarship to a Flrrida school of her choice. The contest is limited to unmarried Florida girls or out- of-staters attending Florida schools. The age bracket is 16-24 and professional entertainers are not eligible. Four runnersup to the Orange Bowl Queen will be Princesses and take part in all Orange Bowl Festival events. Any student IS years old or over who is enrolled in a U.S. college or university is eligible for the College Queen of America contest. Entries vill be judged from photographs submitted and five winners will be chosen? each receiving prizes. The five nominees will win a trip to Hollywood where they will appear on a radio and television program. Marilyn Talton was Stetson's representative in the contest last year. The Gator Bowl Queen Contest is an invitational affair with Stetson being among several Southern colleges invited to participate. The Stetson nominee will be the guest of 'he Gator Bowl Association from December 36 until Jantrry 2. The Assoniauon irrtiishes hotel accoai- mod tio_>, meals, and makes all au, iK"iiieiiis tor emo.taia iient. Oiganizct'ons vho vish to spon- sn 'anliufte- in the cmiit-st sr3 uigea to contict Biuuo DIG ulwn editor of the Hatter, as soon as possil/'e, supnj; ing the following miormatlo-i with eji.li enUy: Age. hometown, class, school, height. weight, color of hah, color of eyes, and a few extra-cuiucular activities. st ay *Good Housekeeping5 Casts Announced As Theatre Prepares For Opening The Rains Came— Save Those Rain Coats In case you didn't know, Florida has just experienced one of the worst northeast storms in recent years. Three vessels were sunk off the coast and at least three lives were lost. High tides at Jacksonville Beach tore away part of a cement sea wall. But don't put away those rain coats yet. The season's sixth hurricane is churning away around Cuba and may possibly head up toward Hatter- land, but don't get alarmed. Just listen to your radio and keep informed. Stetson Alumnus Has Art Display In Local Gallery Tom Reese of St. Petersburg is the first alumnus from Stetson to have a one man show in the newly remodelled art gallery in Elizabeth Hall. His display of 38 oil paintings and water colors will be on the walls until November 1. A native Floridian, Tom Reese began his art studies with the Fed- eial Art Program in this state. He received his A.B. from Stetson, his masters from the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland. California. Other study included the University of California, Aberdeen University in Scotland, Oxford Uniyersity, and the Falmouth Art School in England. In the first anrual national competition sponsored bv the nit News Reese lecer-ed a bionze nWal. Al- i ireJ Frankenstein, ait ciitic oF the I Srn Francisco Chronicle, wrote of I hW papuiug, ' Reese'** vo:k le-1 i <-f r=s -> a-^iiTiie talent and in honest St jAlilC" j CO"lUJ s Rrvs°'s thpoiy ol ai'" is summed 'Land?!, Ga ift Collegetown, USA, will be transplanted to the Stetson Stover Theatre for Homecoming weekend, November 6, 7 and 8 with the opening production of the-1952-53 season, "Good Housekeeping". William McCleery's comedy that starred Helen Hayes and her 19 year old daughter, Mary McArthur during its debut in 1949, is being directed by Mrs. Virginia Giffin, drama department professor. Described as "what happens in a normal Amefrican family when the mother, armed with a psychology book, sets out to make everybody happy—against their will" is a sequel to "Parlor Story", another Broadway favorite. Jackie Rich will play the lead immortalized by Helen Hayes, cast as Marian Burnett; her husband, the unwilling candidate for governor of the state, is Bob Huffman. Carolyn Baltzer and Marilyn Talton star as Katy and Christine Burnett who view the political turn of events with mixed emotions. Redden Thams will appear as the enterprising young newspaperman who rightfully claims a "gift for politics" and John Howell is featured as Nat Kahn. the college student who practices photography on the side. Jim O'Neal, powerful political boss will be Chuck Harris and Ann Gatlin portrays Mrs. Benson, the bossy maid. Other members of the cast include drum majorette, Helen Lee Radloff and cheerleaders, Betsy Byrnes. Micky Hoi tin, Mary LouJ3rown and Martha Bottom. The production staff, neaded by Stover Theatre business manager, include: stage manager, Joe Pur- neuu; house manager, Norman Fold- piompter, Mickey Hoi tin, propei tips. NineHe Gauthier. Beverly Poulvaie acd Aim Andersen- tuiniture. Zai-pta White, Ira Qr,d Bmt Hclni°s and Florence Sm'th: »=M'-'?nr <4eir\oa:is, :Taiy Cole, B in a Lane irn. Ben Hi '«pv Ui i'i bis o'li -soids. 'th^ie should be more good ?ix and design m eieiydav things". He uiriently has the title ol Leutenant and instructor at the Admiral Fanagut Naval Academy and has staited a gallery Five National Sororities To Extend lids Tomorrow Climaxing Rushing Climaxing two weeks of formal rushing, bids will be issued tomorrow by Stetson's five national sororities, under the supervision of the Pan-Hellenic Council. Bidding will be conducted according to the preferential system, -which affords the rushee and the sorority chapter an opportunity to secretly state preferences in regard to membership before the Mds are issued. Invitations to the preferential snack parties will be issued tonight, with each- rushee asked to attend only two of the parties. To- , morrow afternoon, October 25, invitations will be sent by the Pan- Hellenic Council asking girls receiving bids to be present in the Council room of Chaudoin Hall between 3:00 and 3:'0 p.m. to indicate, in the order of her preference, the sorority of her choice. Each girl who makes a statement of her choice must remain out of her room and dormitory between 4:30 and 5:00, when bids to membership, based upon selection by the sorority and the rushee's preference, will he placed in the dormitory rooms. Acceptance will be indicated by the rushee's proceeding immediately fo the sorority suite indicated. taa. lioperties. Dale ^linc Tlinmes, Juvcc Schowah"! and ScUan Creenvocd ! '•tage crov, Rpgei Eru.son. Mailc Hollis and James Butts; billboard, i Valera Catcs and Kent Sturdivant and publicity, Sue Reynolds, Babs Sleffens, Charlotte Gambill. Zelda Hill, Eileen Wertz, Bea Thomas and Nancy Haxton. Curtain time for the production Thursday, and Saturdaj, November 6 and 8 will be 8:00 p_„ and 8:30 Friday evening. All seats must be reserved. Arrangements can be made the week preceding the productions for students and on October 30 and.31 for faculty members. It's inside Some real live movie stars dropped by campus Wednesday for a minute. Their picture is— on page two.» The "donkey" and the "elephant" battle it out in cartoons. What do you think?—on page six. NEW OFFICERS of Stetson's coireges and classes are shown. Pictured left to right: presidents Jack Morgan, College of Liberal Arts, Ted Heisig, Business School; Bill Holley, Music School; Jim Carlin, junior class; Har^y Rutledge, senior class; and Eugene Dubberly, sophomore class. Not pictured is Ralph Chandler, freshman president. (Reporter Photo by Brengle) Runoff class and school elections held Tuesday named 14 persons to offices representing the Stetson student body. These 14 were added to 12 who took positions in last week's balloting. Tuesday's voting brought only about 441 students *the polls which was approximately 100 less than turned out for the first election, October 14. Winners in the Liberal Arts School were Mary Jo Braddy, vice president and B. J. Henderson, secretary. In the Business School Jjim Yonge took vice president while Barbara Martin won the secretary's post. Dave Early wTas named vice president of the Mu-ic School in its only lunofl. Taking class otfices were Carolyn Baltzer, vice piesident ot the senior class in the senior's lone runoff. Jim Carlin took junior class president, Biuno DiGiulian, vice president, and Ann Gatlin, sec- letary to round out the junior slate. In the sophomore clash EugeDe Dubberly was named piesident, George Painter.1 -vice president, and Bobbie Johnson, seoetaiy. Sue Reynolds won the position of tiesh- man class secietan. end R ly Coulee wi1] ',e tieasi.isr. ATTENTION MEN ' Ia la<,t M.k, e'-^ion Liberal The senior instructor from Or- A'S School n ke "> ,L I: 'Vo'^-.u, Iar^:'o \ ,'1 meet «.y.th all msi •113--SC??" Ii fo • " ''3 i'i? ,oosl Res.r e T""3 Z:~^:3i- , ""o->_b,/. October 27, 8 p.n., Room 23J, Elizabeth Pali. Parade Entries To Submit Plans In order to avoid conflicts in float themes, the Ye Mystic Krewe, which sponsors the Homecoming parade, would like to have all organizations planning to enter, submit their float plans and the $10 entrance fee to Harry Rutledge, Box 165, by Wednesday, October 20. The Kiewe and The Honor are requesting that all groups sending homecoming invitations to their alumni to make special notice of the Leadership Banquet for all alumni. The dinner will be at 6 p m. November 7, in the north wing of the Commons. It is joint- Iv sponsoied by the t.vo oiganiza- tions. feix 1~ i > e-i'lenr a i L n r w, tl e-guivr Tjt B s.n-c- S 1 •J'] at?le^ tf>d T3' E> oi-,, ii «• Tot, riot »i xJu~>, •^11 ti",^U'"1 • ry i ~7 „r v OS SO l.cte: A\ c 1 1 i - s J,^i»- (.C'c^t: * :1 o i Pr = 'j-* » O 1 ~7~ jt0 —^ ^t™^ <*** ^j ^%,~ Q ^ ~*B -*■-c3 J-~ *"* ».-. T*S •"ia Special elections for 1952 Homecoming Hostess and Mayor will be held Tuesday, October 17. in the Art Gallery, according to George Stedronsky, chairman of the Rules and Procedure Committee. Six Stetson seniors nominated in a Student Government meeting Friday to represent the university in weekend activities are now engaged in active campaigning in preparation for the student body elections. ' ICandidates are Mary Jo Braddy, Joan Mace, Rosie Wetherington, Bjarne Andersen, Jack Coldiron, and James "Booty" Kanee. Should a run-off be necessary, the polls will be open Thursday, October 30. Individual qualifications of the candidates are. as folows: Mary Jo Braddy: vice president of the College of Liberal Arts, president of Alpha Xi Delta social soiority, piesident and former -<"iee piesident of the Women's Piofes- sional Club, secretary of the Pem-Jl Club, Freshman Adviser, member of the Future Teachers of Ameiica. and BSTJ member. Joan Mace: vice president of the sophomore -class, Kappa Delta Phi, secretary of the Honor, president of Pi Beta Phi, member of Future Teachers of America, president of Stetson Hall Council, former member of the glee club and Reporter staff, member of the Executive Council of Women's Student Government. Rosie Wetherington: treasurer of Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity, Senatorial scholarship winner, treasurer of the Pan Hellenic Council, Honor Roll student. (Continued on Page Two)