The Stetson Reporter

MRWfKR*KB*S* The Stetson Reporter Sixth Year—No. 15 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1941 Z103 Price Five Cent* ELEVENTH ANNUAL FORUM SERIES OPENS WITH FAMED SCHOLAR "We Look at the World" is Topic of Dr. J. A. C. Fagginger Auer The eleventh year of the Florida Forum series at Stet' son got under way yesterday afternoon with a lecture on present-day world conditions by an internationally known scholar and speaker. Dr. J. A. C. Fagginger Auer, who at present holds the Parkman chair of Theology at Harvard Divinity School, opened the .1941 'Forum series with an analysis of social and political trends already visible through the haze of a war-torn Europe. On his first visit to Florida in many years of extensive traveling, Dr. Auer addressed a capacity audience in Elizabeth Hall auditorium to inaugurate lecture billings that will bring to Stetson prominent speakers in many fields in the course of the next nine weeks. The series has come to be one of the most popular extra-curricula features of the institution, both with students and townspeople. Originally extended to Stetson by the late "Robert Shailor Holmes, of Daytona Beach, the University has been granted the continuance of the Forum through the generosity of Mrs. Holmes. Tuesday's speaker stated to his listeners that no dictatorship will ever last, even in Europe. He said that the common people who make up the vast majority of the population of every country will in the course of the next quarter-century make known their power and desires through the gradual pro- Twelve Groups Vie For Trophy In first Sing Competition Both Men's and Women's Divisions in Contest Friday Night Twelve, organizations will compete in the first annual intramural sing to be held this Friday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 in Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Grafton Pyne is the director of the competition, which is an innovation on Stetson's campus. Six men's and six women's organizations will compete for a trophy which is to be awarded to each group. Judges for the contest have not as yet been announced. The Program for the evening will include tlie singing of "God Bless America" by the entire group, led by Grafton Pyne, and will close with the singing of the Alma Mater by all. Under the rules of the contest there will be six members i.. Dr. J. A. C. Fagginger Auer, of the Netherlands, was the first forum speaker yesterday. cess of social evolution. Next Tuesday the Forum speaker will be Dr. H. Ducan Hall, who will discuss the subject of "The Inside Story of World Drug Control." :&%$3&:£i;j3 Economists Already Planning Against Post-war Depression Dr. W. N.Baer Back From Economics Convention in New Orleans The nations economists are searching now for methods and means to cushion the shock of the post-war depression fto come, reported Dr. W. N. Baer, economics professor who returned recently from a convention of the American Eco' uomics Association at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans The war, national defense, the international situation, and postwar problems were discussed by the high ranking economists who attended and took part in the meet. Dr. Isadore Lubin, head of the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Labor in Washington, declared that unemployment figures are unreliable. The general consensus of opinion, declared Dr. Baer, was that full employment was not necessarily a cure-all for the current economic disorder. Unemployment problems were given special attention. "I was particularly impressed," said Dr. Baer, "by the degree of emphasis given to planning now for post-war recession. Much hesitancy and conservatism was evident in the discussions on matters relating to this eventuality. It is at least encouraging that economists, possibly als. (never before, Realize their limitations in dealing with major economic problems and that they show a wholesome humility in their presentation of principles and programs to be pursued. "On the other hand, there seemed to be no chronic, pessimism dominating their discussions. I believe we are better prepared than at any time in the past to in each group, with members of the Radio Chorus and the first forty ranking members of the Glee Club ineligible for competition. The girls' groups will be the Alpha and Beta Deksiomas, Pi Beta -Phi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Delta Delta, and Zeta Tau Delta. The men's groups are Conrad Hall, Stetson Hall, the Ministers, Sigma Nu, Pi Kappa Phi, and Delta Sigma Phi. All students are townspeople are cordially invited to attend this event. Eighteen Pass Ground School The aviation ground school was completed on December 18, and the entire quota including four auditors passed the C. A. A. inspector's examination covering the ground school work. Eleven of the quota have taken their flight tests, and the remaining seven will be ready for theirs within the next two weeks. Registration for a new quota of twenty is now in progress and will be completed in time for actual flight instruction to begin on February 1. Considerable interest has been shown in this course due to the actual flying experience which will be gained in addition to the three hours school credit given. Students who have completed one year college work if now in college or two years of college work if not attending college at present are eligible. Registration and application forms may be secured from Dr. R. I. Allen. SYMPHONIC BAND PERFORMS AT GOVERNOR'S INAUGURAL Journey to Orlando Tonight is Last Trip Before Home Concert Later This Month Following its jaunt to Tallahassee on Monday and T/ues" day when it gave a concert and participated in the parade which followed the inauguration of Florida's new governor, the Stetson Band will journey to Orlando this evenng to present a concert in tne High School Auditorium. The Tallahassee trip was by far the longest and most successful yet attempted by the Band.. The concert appearance there Monday evening was sponsored by the Leon Pligh School Band, which is directed by Romulus Thompson, and large and appreciative audience attended. The participation in the Governor's parade marks the first time that the Stetson Band has appeared in this parade and thousands in that section of the State got their first glimpse of the marching unit in action. The concert appearance in Orlando tonight will be sponsored by the Orlando High School Band which is under the Direction of Harry Parker, former member of the Stetson band and alumni of Stetson University. This will mark the last out of town appearance of the Stetson Band until after the home concert which will be presented in Elizabeth Plall later this month. Plans are already under way for a short spring concert tour in which several cities on Florida's west coast will be hosts to the organization. It is possible that some of the cities already visited this year will hear the band again as many have requested a second appearance. Transportation and advertising' arrangements and other details of the tour have been handled by the Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity. Swans Present Second Concert Program Features Schubert Beethoven, And Chausson One of the outstanding faculty concerts of the year was that presented by Glenn Swan, violinist and Ruth Taylor Swan, pianist, last Tuesday night in Elizabeth Hall auditorium., The progiam was made up of selections from the works of three of the great composers of classical music, namely, Beethoven, Schubert, and Chausson. Each movement of the first number, Beethoven's G Major Sonata for piano and violin, Opus 96, was interpreted in an artistic manner. Franz Schubert's "Fantasie in C Major"—Opus 15 was played by Mrs. Swan. In this selection, which is made up of the four movements, "Allegro con fuoco ma non troppo," "Adagio — The Wanderer," Presto and xAIlegro, the composer has given the artist every opportunity to make use of technique and interpretation. Mrs. Swan's musical interpretation of the Adagio movement in which is expressed the feelings of the wanderer was worthy of much commendation. The concluding number was "Poeme for violin and piano," Opus 25, Chausson. Dk. W. N. Baer work in a cooperative spirit for the safeguarding of our economic institutions, and the virtues of our democratic system of government." Dr. Baer mentioned particularly that this convention brought together the various groups of economic study. Mrs. Baer accompanied Dr. Baer on tne trip. They remained in New Orleans for New Year's Day and attended the Tennessee -(Boston football game in the Sugar Bowl. Intramural Debate Tourney Projected Pi Kappa Delta Asks For Topic Suggestions Something new for Stetson, an intramural debate tournament, is being sponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, national forensic fraternity. All university students are eligible except P. K. D. members, according to Vance Graham, president of that organization. Each of the intramural groups already formed on (Continued On Page 8) Dean Paul Raymond Heads DeLand Radio Station Company Work on Studio and Tower Will Begin in Few Days; Site Already Selected Dean Paul Raymond, of Stetson University Law School* has been named president of the Tropical Broadcasting Com* pany which is to operate in DeLand. In an interview with a representative of the Stetson Reporter Dean Raymond said: "The company was organized by a number of young DeLand i — . Partial Success In Eye Operation Robert Barnett, graduate of last year and now director of University publicity, returned late last week from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., where he underwent an operation which was hoped to restore his sight. The extent of the success of the operation cannot as yet be determined, Barnett reports, but doctors' hold hope ,#hat still another operation may bring forth results. At present the effects of the recent sargery wil! - have to clear up before more definite action can be taken. Barnett says that he can see more light now and can even discern some colors but as yet cannot tell objects. Several months will have to elapse befor© another operation may be at* tempted. t business men in order to give the large amount of talent available in DeLand a radio broadcasting outlet and because De- Land is the only city of its size in Florida not in the primary area of a broadcasting company." The station will be operated on 1310 kcl and 250 watts. It has been granted unlimited time of operation; therefore it is assumed that it will operate 16 hours a day. The call number for the station will be WPER. Site for the station has already been decided upon. Engineers said that the best location in DeLand will be the low ground east of the State Road Department's building and south of the new stadium. The company has bought the entire block for its building. Construction of the sound proof studio and of the vertical 180 foot transmitting tower will (Continued On Page 8)