The Stetson Reporter

Stetson University has purchased to date $6- 410.97 in War Bonds and Stamps. The Stetson Reporter Have you started a war stamp booklet? Ask for them at the : Book store. Take your change in war stamoj • Seventh Year—No.29 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Z103 Price 5c Lewis Elected To President's Chair WARE, WELDON, BRANDIES WIN OTHER OFFICES IN HEAVY VOTING JOURNALISM INSTITUTE BRINGS NOTED EDITORS HERE SATURDAY High School Students Will Hear Russell Kay Of Tampa In Varied Program Final plans are underway for Stetson's second annual press institute Saturday, which will bring to the campus sev> eral prominent Florida newspapermen and a group of high school journalists from all parts of the state, Mrs. Mary A. Bailey, director of the institute, said today. Among the leading pressmen who are scheduled to address the conclave are Russell Kay, Tampa, president of the Florida Clipping service and Florida News service; H. H. Hudson, editor of the Titusville Star-Advocate; Stanley Culp, editor of the DeLand Sun News; and Billy Waddell, editor of the Volusia Mirror. Kay, who is also immediate past president and permanent secretary of the Florida Press Association, will be the principal speaker at thc evening banquet climaxing the day's activities. He will talk to the embryo journalists on "x\Iy Experiences as a Newspaper Man." Editors Hudson, Waddell, and Culp will be featured in an afternoon program on short talks, "The Press in Review," each dealing with live and pertinent aspects of the profession. Following these talks which take place at 2 p. m. in the Commons Lounge, the editors will be subjected to a battery of questions .from their listeners. Highlights of the morning session will be a news writing contest when the aspiring high school writers will have a chance to display their wits in reporting a news event complete with thrills and "drammer," Mrs. Bailey indicated. Although transportation difficulties will affect the number of young people attending the institute, Mrs. Bailey said today that an encouraging number are. plan- nig to attend. Schools which will be represented are Sanford, Clearwater, Pompano, and De- Land. The institute is being spon- (Continued On Page 3) Bowen Continues As Secretary-Treas. Pictured above is Miss Olga Bowen, Registrar, who was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities last week-end in St. Petersburg at thc ninth annual meeting. In answer to what the separate institutions are doing, Miss Bowen reported at the Forum meeting that Stetson compares quite favorably with other schools of the state in defense work. President Allen, who also attended, supported Miss Bowen's report with a detailed summary of Stetson's place in national defense. Blazer Club Honors Five In Chapel Tapping Monday Three Freshmen Receive Honorable Mention; Carolyn Buck Given Service Award Five cceds weiie presented with a letter "S" and given membership into the Stetson Blazer Club during a brief chapel ceremony Monday morning. The girls thus honored were Delphene Coverston, Bushnell; Jean Douglas, De- land; Dorothy Jennings, Doctor's Inlet; Dorothy McWhorter. Decatur, Georgia; and Ruth White, Dade City. Three freshmen girls who re- reived honorable mention for participation in sports for just one year included Betty Ann Cannon, Frostproof; Roberta Bennett, Babson Park; and Edith Bennett, Teaneck,. New Jersey. Carolyn Buck. DeLand f'Tshmau, was awarded the service emblem for having served most faithfully in other ways than athletic participation. Dorothy Estabrook, president irmv. Chicago, 111., conducted the ceremony and emphasized that membership in the Blazer Club is based not only on athletic ability, but also on service, sportsmanship, and scholarship. This is the highest athletic honor a Stetson girl may receive. The club was rounded on Stetson's campus May 19, 1939, and is composed of those girls who have the letter "S" for outstanding ability in the field of athletics. Girls must serve two years before being eligible for membership. College Men To Preserve Future With Air Power Young Students to Supply the Air Corps "The future of America rests in the hands of men from 18 to 26 inclusive,'' announced the Army xA.ir Corps this week. This statement prefaced the official inauguration of a new training program for the U. S. Army Aviation Cadets, and it is vital, not only to every male student in this college, but to the entire national welfare. It is a bitter fact that the future of our nation rests on a test of might. But this is the fact of war. The key to the manpower needed for modern military aviation is youth, and that manpower must be mainly furnished by the various colleges and universities of this country. The safety of this nation demands that every healthy, in-1 telligent young man, from 18 lo , 26, determine at once whether , or not he is qualified to serve his country in the U. S. Air' Force. These young men will be enlisted in the x^ir Corps, if fully qualified, and will be trained as pilot officers, receiving the rank and pay of that position. Two Stetson Coeds To Present Senior Recital Tuesday Night Barbara Hunter and Mildred Dickert Plan Program of Vocal and Piano Numbers Mildred Dickert and Barbara Hunter will be presented in a Senior Recital Tuesday night at 8:00 in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. The co'eds> both outstanding students in the Music School, will present a varied program of vocal and piano selections. A candidate for the Bachelor of Music degree this June, Miss Dickert is outstanding in many phases of campus activity. She has been a member of the Glee Club for four years and this year was student leader; member of the traveling squad and radio chorus; member of Der Deutche Verein; officer of Phi Beta, music fraternity; treasurer of Muisc School; B.S.U. council; and officer of Y.W.A. Miss' Hunter is member of Delta Delta Delta; member of the Glee Club, traveling squad, and Radio Chorus; president of Phi Beta for two years; charter member of Radio Guild; and on the Stetson Reporter staff. The program to be presented Continued on page 4) Many Split Tickjets Feature Balloting As Lewis Wins By Narrow Margin In one of the heaviest ballotings in Stetson's history John Lewis was yesterday elected to the presidency of the student body for the coming school year. The only Unity Party candidate to win at the polls, Lewis attained victory by the slim margin of 20 votes over his opponent Dekle DeLoach. The Original Stetson Party- gained the other three electoral posts as Elmer (Bud) Ware won the vice presidency, Elizabeth Weldon took the office of secretary, and Claire Brandies was elected treasurer, bringing to a close one of the most spirited campaigns in Stetson's history. The official returns are as follows: President—John Lewis, 230; Dekle DeLoach, 210. Vice president—Elmer (Bud"i Ware, 215; Frank Watson, 179. Secretary—Elizabeth Weldon, 268; Doris Warren, 171. Treasurer ■— Claire Brandies, 266; Louise McClure, 172. A total of 440 students voted out of an approximate 500 eligible to vote. Nearly all the ballots were marked for all four offices, as every one cast their ballot for the presidency. The percentage of split ballots was much higher than in previous years, indicating a failure of political organizations to obtain a straight party vote. Student Bodv President for 1942-43. Pi Phis Awarded Dramatic Trophy A large audience was entertained at the Stover Little Theater last Saturday night as four women's social organizations presented amusing one-act plays in competition for the woman's intramural dramatic cup. Receiving first place was Pi Beta Phi, with Albert Baker's "Ladies in Linen," directed by Frances Inman and Voncile Powell. Several women, waiting in a Turkish bath at 3:30 in the morning, discover a starving girl who has failed as a musician in New York, and they find a way to send her back to her ("Continued on Page 4) From the President Fellow Students: I want to express my thanks to all of you for the full interest which you, as a student body, showed in Tuesday's election, and especially to you whose support made my election possible. With the fun and excitement behind us, with political differences forgotten, we are ready to take up the work before us, each doing his part in making a better stulent government and a greater Stetson. And I thank you for youY trust and confidence and I pledge my full support to use my office for your best interests. Sincerely, your president, (..signed) JOHN LEWIS. WAR SAVINGS SALE PROVES SUCCESS #10,000 Received From Students and Faculty In Written Pledges It was announced by Grafton Pyne, coordinator secretary for Stetson University Defense Council, today that the drive for tbe sale of war stamps and bonds has proved a surprising success so far. To date $6,408.07 worth has been sold to the student body and faculty. The drive directed last Tuesday by members of Alpha Xi Delta sorority in cooperation with the Defense Council resulted in written pledges of over $10,000. This is divided into approximately 7,000 dollars for the faculty and 3,000 dollars for the student body. Soliciting was also carried through the dormitories. The actual pledges, however, cannot be revealed. Although this response has been magnificent, a great deal more is needed for the stupendous war program Uncle Sam is now following and it is hoped that contributions and purchases will continue to pour in. Mr. P*ne stated. BISHOP MOORE AT LOCAL CHURCHES Bishop R. J. Moore, of the Southeastern district of the Methodist church will speak to a joint meeting of DeLand Methodist churches Sunday evening al 8 o'clock at the First Methodist Church.