The Stetson Reporter

Tltc Stetson Reporter 62nd YEAR 'Florida's Oldest College Kewspaper STETSON' UNTVERSfTY, DELA\D, FLORIDA NfTMBER 7 Cornelia kmner Visits Stetson i i i'"jiijnf¥ 11^ Called Greatest Single Attraction Of The American TheatreBy Critics Cornelia Otis Skinner <■■ Cornelia Otis Skinner will be featured in a program sponsored by the Stover Little Theatre Saturday evening at eight o'clock in the Elizabeth Hall audjaorium. Spanish Relations Discussion Topic At LE.C. Meeting "American diplomatic relations with Spain have apparently entered the fourth and final stage—recognition of the Franco regime," asserted Dr. Marcus W.^Collins, member of the Stetson faculty and professor of sociology, in an adfliesgi before the Inteitfcational^RVlations club last week. He said that the American State department had gone through three other phases oi relitions witti Spain before ' stum- oling" on the present plan. The American policy in the first phase was one of muddling while Franco consolidated Spain at his back with the help of German and ( Italian arms. Instead of applying i economic sanctions, America was , aidin,? France and England in trying to keep the confict localized. , During the second phase, America's chief concern was keeping Spain out of the war, and thus insuring that the Mediterranean would be kept open to .Allied ship Ring. .- "Immediately followina tHeowti. '■fhe United States entered the 'ver- . bal' phf.se of diplomacy by pointing uut to the Spanish people thai Franco should be removed because Hitler and Mussolini's Facist reigns (Con't on Page 2) Three Added To Reporter Staff Bill Towne, sophomore fron? Kingston, N. H., and a member of the Reporter staff for the past year has been named by editor Felton Davis to succeed former managing editor, William Fisher, Jr. Towne is' a major in English, is 23 years old and former Coast Guard veteran.' ** •Se-^TMS'- been active in many campus functions including being on the student constitution committee during the summer in 1948. Also, Towne is a member of the Press Glub and Sigma Phi Epsilon social fraternity. Upon being prompted Towne leaves the position of sports editor to Tacoma "Tex'' Sloan of Tampa. Tex is well known in the field of sports and is affiliated with men's intramurals. Another addition to the staff is Ted G-rissett of Jacksonville. His official title will be that of "Makeup editor". Ted is present chairman of the student government rules and procedure committee. He is a law freshman and a pledge of Sigma Nu social fraternity. Campus Witneases Stetson's Largest Hcmecomirg A record crowd swamped thp °ampus this past week-end to enjoy one of Stetson's largest Home- -omin?s. The barbecue, play, alumni meeting, and "Stomp" claimed at- ention and interest, but the whole town turned out to see the parade, 'he theme of which was "Stetson jn Parade". Pi Kappa Phi took '.op honors in the float competition with the U.S.S. Stetson, a mammoth dreadnaught which came down the Boulevard. Zeta Tal Alpha placed second with a circus float, conjplet with merry- go-round and clown. Third placo went to the BSU; foreign students represented "Stetson on parade" around the world. Judges for the- eyent were Pra- fessor Edith Harvey of the Art Department, Douglas Stenstrom, county-judge elect from Sanford and '48 Stetson grad, and James S. Day, pastor of Southside Baptist, Lakeland. ; Saturday morning breakfasts were held by the lawyers and ministers. Four hundred alumni, guests, and students met for the Law function in the Commons. At the Rrst Baptist Church 67 alumni and students enjoyed the breakfast sponsored by the Ministerial Association, Several chartered and university (Con't on Page 8) Methodist Meet Methodists Student Movement is having a meeting Tuesday at 8:3) p.m. «t the Religious Center. All Methodists are invited and urged to attend this important meeting. 51st Chapel Held Monday Nov. 1 The fifty-first year of University chapel services opened Monday in the newly decorated Elizabeth hall auditorium. Chapel services this year are required for all students except post-graduate students. Dean Garwood read the devotional- and Piesidciit Edmunds spoke briefly on the success of homecoming weekend. He also urged all registered students to vote on Tuesday. Dr. Edmunds stated that cliapel services would be brief, with the religion department conducting the services each day. By DAYTON ANDREWS Dr. Irving Stover announced that there are still tickets available for thc program featuring Cornelia Otis Skinner this Saturday evening at cij-lit o'clock in the Elizabeth Hall auditorium. Miss Skii.ner is appearing under the auspices of tne Little Theatie and he appearance will mark one of the highlights of tht year for Stetson University. Critics have called her "tne great- ets single attraction of the American Theatre." Her performances are complete dramatic productions. Thej are written by the actress herself and rehearsed, costumed and produced with all the care of a conventional play. In addition to her monologue work she has also had the leading part in several hit productions. Her skill as an ensemble player as well as a soloist have made the critics and public alike declare her as. one of Amenrca's first actresses. / Miss Skinner's literary works ar'; familiar to the entire reading public. Her latest work is "Family Circle," the story of her distinguished theatrical parents, Cy:s Skinner and Mwud Duroin. In Movie In addition to a full life on the stage Miss Skinner finds ready expression in still other channels. She appeared in the Paramount film, "The Uninvited," in which she starred with Ray Milland and Gail Russell. Her voice has also been the high spot in a number of radio programs during the past several seasons and her amusing commentaries on certain foibles of our modern life are widely read in the New Yorker and other leading magazines The Stetson—Erskine football Saturday evening has been cnang- ed to Saturday afternoon sothat the two activities will not conflict and everyone will have a chance to see both. Tickets will be on sa'.e today in the Littie Theatre. Student and Faculty activity cards will be honored. Selection Of Ten Most Outstanding Students Slated The Student Body Association will meet this morning at 10:00 in Elizabeth Hall Auditorium. Selection of the ten outstanding students to be listed in the 1949 Hatter is slated for the main business. John Hathaway, chairaun of the student safety committee, will make a report to the association. Discussion of formulating a program to curb the serious traffic accidents that have plagued Stetson students this fall will be held Dr. Gilbert Lycan To Speak At I.R.C. ' Dr. Gilbert Lycan, head ol the Stetson Department, oi History, will address the International Relations .Club on the "Influence Presidential Elections Have in American Diplomacy'' in room 320, Elizabeth Hall, next Wednesday afternoon at 4:30. Dr. Lycan was conned ed with the State Department in Washington for over a year during WTorld War II. He served as assistant to the Special Division of State which handled the delicate task of diplomacy with the Petain government in France and North Africa before the American invasions. He is coauthor of "Basis of World. Order", a book, printed by John Knox Press. All interested students and faculty as well as club members are urged to attend this lecture. Last Chance For Hatter Portraits November 15,16 Over 1500 students have had their portraits taken for the 1949 Hatter Editor "Helen Trundle reports. This is a record number at this early date. Portraits will be made" of the remaining 500 students on November 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. These pictures will be taken at the student's convenience. Students are asked to be sure and fill out a Hotter directory card to avoid any mistakes in identification. The editor stated that group pictures should be scheduled immediately for November 17, 18 and 19. Those in charge of group picture arrangements should contact the editor nf Stetson Hall or the Hatter oftice. PRES. EDMUNDS GREETS ALUMNI IN SATURDAY CHAPEL SERVICES Elizabeth Hall last Saturday morning was the scene of the Alumni Assembly. Newly reopened after an extensive program of repairs, the' chapel was arranged in sections reserved for the individual classes—1910, 1911. 1918, 1932, 1948. The special chapel services were opened with the singing of ' Onward, Chrife iau Soldiers." At the coWusion of the nymn, President J. Ollie Hi'dmunas, whose arrival to the platform was greeted Ay a thunderous roar of applause, Psked that Dr. Gordis. Dean Emeri- us of the College ot liberal Arts. Se escorted to the stage. dtetson History Again assuming unarge of the occasion, President Edmunds took the audience back into the years of memory, history and nostalgia, which lie behind Stetson's glorious past. In a request that surprised everyone, President Edmunds asKed the, "second student to graduate from Stetson University" to come to the stage for recognition. Mr. Harry' Winters, Professor of History, who was graduated in 1896. ascended to the platform and was greeted by (Con't on Page 8)