The Stetson Reporter

mmm 'O p**fi "***\* The Stetson Reporter Eighth Year—No. 8 DeLand, Florida, Wednesday, November 11, 1942 Z103 Price 5c Only Ten More Days Until Stetson Sadie Hawkins Day Mian-Chases Woman Race Scheduled For Saturday Al Capp Invited as Honorary Mayor Bud Dickinson Elected Real Mayor "Twon't be long now before all the gals'll have a chance to grab the man o' their choice for one blissful day. (Guys, y'all better git in runnin' shape.) 'Cause Sadie Hawkins Day is just around the corner. At the time of the last writing, plans for the traditional woman-chases-man race were still incomplete, but Chairman Frank Watson has revealed that there will definitely be such a race Saturday morning. He emphasized that all freshmen men and women will be required to run. But boys, there's one compensation if you're caught by some drizzle-puss: it's the gals that foot the bills on Sadie Hawkins Day. Al Capp, creator of Li'l Abner and Sadie Hawkins Day, has by this time received a letter written in true Dogpatch style on rustic paper inviting him to attend the (Continued on Page 4) Committee for the Relief of Japanese Named by Chairman Ftvte Students Will Participate In Collecting Books, Clothing, Groceries Enlarging upon the announcement made in last Thursday's Student Body meeting, Virginia Agett, chairman of the committee in charge of relief to interned Japanese in the United States, revealed names of five committee members who are working in coordination with various campus organizations to collect needed materials for these people. George Avent, she reported, is in charge of gathering clothes; Garland Branch will collect text books; Ann FT^re and Harold Mitchell are seairhing for recreational facilities; Helen Martin is acting as secretary. Interest in the project has been manifested by various students since the initial announcement last Thursday, Miss Agett stated. She again emphasized that the purpose of the organization is not to question the right of our government to intern these Japanese, but to attempt to alleviate some of the deplorable living conditions trader which they are, of necessity, forced to' live. Joaqin xYin-Culmcll, above, Who will appear here November 22-24 as guest of the School of Music, is scheduled to climax his visit with a piano recital Tuesday night, November 24. J. Nin-Culmell., Cuban Pianist, To Visit Here Replaces Arlan Coolidge Who Is Unable To Appear Joaquin Nin-Culmell, Cuban pianist and composer, will play here November 22-24 as guest of the School of Music replacing Arlan Coolidge, who was previously scheduled to appear, according to an annouscement Air. Nin-Culmell's m u si c al ability is world-reknowned, as he has performed before European audiences as well as audiences in his native Cuba and other Latin American countries. He now gives concerts for universities and colleges, entertains on tbe radio, and performs for various civic anl social clubs throu- out America. Mr. Nin-Culmell is a staunch supporter of the current belief that music will further relations between the Americas. Cancellation of Mr. Coolidge's appearance comes as a result of his accompanist, Vladmir Hav- sky, being called into the nation's armed forces. Student Vote Enables Hatter To Be Published Editors Promise Yearbook Will Be Published By Mid-May Production of the 1943 edition of the Stetson yearbook, theo "Hatter", definitely will proceed according to schedule, staff leaders announced this week following last Thursday's student body action that will pour a $400 bonus into the publishing fund this year. Editor Delphene Coverston and Business Manager LeRoy Bark strom explained here that decision to go ahead with the book was automatically a result of last week's student vote to tax themselves an additional $1.00 each. Although plans were still in the formative state early this week, it was understood that photography for the annual will get under way during the current month, and should be completed before the campus takes its December 15 Christmas recess. An advantageous contract signed with an At lanta firm calls for the start of actual engraving, printing, and binding early in March, and the staff heads promised that Stetson students this term will receive copies of the Hatter by the middle of May at the latest. Miss Coverston and Manager Barkstrom indicated that specific details of the photography schedule will be announced and explained within a few days. Organizations also are to be notified (Continued on Page 4) Hilarious Murder-Comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace" To Be Given November 19-20 by Flonnie Anders CHARGE! Charge right into the most hilarious comedy of the season at the Stover Little Theatre Nov. 19 and 20. At some time there may have been a funnier murder charade than "Arsenic and Old Lace," but the supposition is purely academic, for Joseph Kesserling has written one so funny that none of us will ever forget it. The story is concerned with the slightly wacky Brewster family headed by two dear old ladies, Aunt Abby and Aunt Martha, who seek to eliminate the troubles of lonely old men by serving them dainty morsels of arsenic. Then there is little brother, who assumes the personality of Teddy Roosevelt as he dashes madly about in his presidential capacity, digging the Panama Canal and such. Brother Jonathan enters with a record of twelve murders and his private face-changing doctor to challenge the supremacy of his aunts in the homicide syndicate. j To complete this delightful family | is the comparatively sane drama i critic, Mortimer, who almost goes 1 the way of all Brewsters as family skeletons arc literally brought before his startled eyes. Add to this most original plot and these hilarious proceedings an extraordinarily competent cast performing on an effective set under inspired direction and you have Stetson's production of "Arsenic and Old Lace." The two charming little old ladies with murderous inclinations are played by Helen Doris McCormick and Annette Bolton; Billy Mathis is the efficient grave-digging president; Richard Mansur, the villainous Jonathan; Dave Lehman, his doctor; Edith Knox, C Continued on Page 4) Dr. Irving C. Stover, above, is directing next week's murder- comedy "Arsenic and Old Lace." Working with him in preparing the play is Mrs. Vi|jinia Giffin. D-List Increases Over Last Year "D-List" for the first six weeks of the current semester increased by ten over second semester of last year although total enrollment fell nearly one hundred. According to the list revealed by the Deans of the University, Stetson men seem to outdo the girls in making D's and F's. Out of 100 D's reported, 61 were credited to the boys, and 39 to the girls. The masculine element pulled down 26 F's to the girls' 6. Freshmen led the "D" parade with 66; the sophomores copped 24. Juniors and seniors trailed along with 8 and 2 respectively. Blood Donations Needed Blood doners are needed to supply transfusions to a member of a Stetson official's family. One transfusion was administered last week through the generosity of Bill Strickland, but potential emergency may .require more. Donors should possess Type Four, Moss classific a ti o,n . Persons willing to help are requested to contact Mr. Cecil Crissey, manager of the' University Press Science Hall. P. T. A. Official Speaks Thursday Future Teachers' Group To Organize Here Under the auspices of the newly-organized Stetson chapter of thc Future Teachers of America, Mrs. James Lytle, national treasurer of the Parent-Teachers Association of America, will be presented here Thursday night in a program devoted to the subject of scholastic affairs during war-time. Mrs. Lytle, reported by Dri B. F. Ezell, head of Stetson's department of education, to be a noted leader and eloquent speaker, will be accompanied to the campus by Mrs'. L. H. Gibbs of Continued on page 4) A THOUGHT FOR ARMISTICE By Dr. Hugh McEniry For over twenty years, we in the United States have signalized November eleventh as the anniversary of a successful war for thc preservation of our political, social, and religious philosophies. Some of us have been pleased to mark x\rmistice Day with football games and political rallies; others have been reminded each year of those young Americans who died in World War 1; still others, observant and, because of their keenness apprehensive have been impelled to cry warnings to the nation of the tragic catastrophe reserved to free peoples Who esteem their heritage lightly. These last were few. Not enough of us shouldered the burden of obligations laid on us by the sacrifices of 1914-1918. Now. in 1942, this generation is confronted with the wages of that neglect. 'Cynicism about the possible good to be wrung from a tremendous evil will not avail us anything. Americans who adopt the defeatist philosophy must find themselves in poor company. They stand in the ranks of men condemned for forgetting the unyielding idealism of Amercan soldiers dead for dreams they wiere too "tough" to. express, or too young to understand except in the limited terms of playing fields. Defeatists must accept the label belonging to those who enjoy the fruits of blood, while fastidiously refusing to soil their hands in the dirty business of war. They must confess themselves eager for the pleasures of victory, shy of the pain that wins them. Regardless of what has gone before, regardless of what "may come, history is beckoning this generation. The time is now when we are to stamp upon our page the distinguishing characteristics which will identify us to men who will someday read our record for aid in writing theirs. That previous ages have failed i is of no consequence. That there are those today who, through selfish short-sightedness, would mock our sacrifices with profiteering and political chicanery— that, too, is of no consequence. We are not fighting Germany and Japan for what we once had, nor for what we may get, now or ever. We are fighting them for what, under the banner of democracy and Christianity, we may become. Nothing is ■required of us except that we be constant in our devotion to the ideal of free men in a just world. Possible, or even probable, failure of perfect achievement must not deter us in the effort. Tbe military victory will be secured. It is a certainty because many men will give tnem- selves to make it sure. The ultimate conquest, if it is ever made, will be accomplished through a like sacrifice. Every day of peace will, of necessity, be a moral battleground to insure freedom and tranquillity for the day following. The price of freedom is vigilance. The first weapon of vigilance is thought. The second will be yet another world war. 4 How will the next generation evaluate ours?