The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Reporter Seventh Year—No. 2 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24, 1941 2103 Price Five Gents PROPOSED CITY ORDINANCE WIIL IMPROVE TRAFFIC PROBLEM Stetson Campus to Have 10 M.P.H. Speed Limit; Right of Way for Pedestrians William Deegan Jr. City Manager of DeLand announced Saturday morning that a new city traffic ordinance had been proposed which should greatly ameliorate the traffic situation at Stetson University. One of the provisions of the proposed ordinance according to Mr. Deegan will give pedestrians who liave started across any street the undisputa- ble right of way. Another provision of the ordinance is the establishment of a ten mile speed i!imit through the Stetson ■campus. In conjunction with the establishment of the new ordinance the city is taking other steps to ^promote safety at the University. A pedestrian lane is to be marked off on North Boulevard between Elizabeth Hall and Science Hall for the use of the students. Signs bearing the warning, School Zone Dangerous Intersection," are to be placed one half block north and south of the crossing lane. -Another sign inscribed, "School! Zone Speed 10 Miles Per Hour," is to be placed on North Boulevard just .north of The Stetson Lodge Hotel. . xA.ll of the new safety regulations, were suggested by Lieutenant Yarneily of the State Highway Patrol. Lieutenant Yarnnelly has made a complete survey of the traffic situation at .the University. The proposed City traffic ordinance will probably be approved by the City Council during the next week according to City Manager Deegan. The crossing lane and warning signs will be put in as soon as possible. B.S.U. COUNCIL PLANS ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR Council Members Announced Having recently completed its ■snnual retreat, the Baptist Student Union Council of Stetson University foresees increased interest in religious activities on the campus this year. In keeping with the current trend at Stetson, the council laid larger plans than ever before for religious work. They are in thorough accord with President Allen's recently re-expressed desire to foster an increase in the spiritual atmosphere on the campus. In informal discussion, the council members agreed that their greatest responsibility was to live a consistent Christian life before their fellow students. The retreat was held on the campus Sept. 14-Sept. 17. Arriving Sunday afternoon, the conferees gathered at the home of Dean and Mrs. Harry C. Garwood for a delightful supper and afterwards attended the first Baptist Church to hear their new pastor!, Rev. IR. G. Snow den. The Monday sessions were held at Burt's Park, conferences being Jed by Mr. Sabin Landry, Jr., Student Secretary of the B.S.U. Rev. and Mrs. Snowden entertained the council at breakfast at the parsonage (Continued On Page 6) "MICKEY" MAGGENHEIM MAGGENHEIM NAMED PRINCIPLE Will Head Marianna School Milton D. "Mickey" Maggenheim has recently been appointed as Principal of the White Academic Division of .the Florida Industrial School for Boys at Marianna, Fla. Mickey is a 1940 Stetson Graduate, and taught at the Fla. Industrial School last year. He replaces R. E. Bussard as Principal of tlie school and was a former instructor of the fourth and fifth grades in the school. As principal Mickey will conduct new remedial classes to aid the pupils in correcting deficiencies. He plans many improvements for the school, and among liis duties will be the directorship of the school glee club. RITES FOR STETSON ARE HELD IN PHILLY Funeral services for Captain Stuart Carlisle Stetson, 32, a son of John B. Stetson, jr., President of the Board of Trustees of Stetson University, of Elkins Park, Philadelphia, Pa., were held in Philadelphia Tuesday afternoon. Capt. Stetson, an officer of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, was killed last week in a collision of two airplanes on a runway of the Naval Air Station field in Corpus Christi, Texas. A propeller hit him. He had been serving there on active duty since August 1, having been transferred from the Marine Corps base at Pensacola. Before that he was a pilot for the Pit- cairn Aviation Company of Philadelphia. He had belonged to the U. S. M. C. Reserves since 1929. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Stetson, Jr., his widow, the former Miss Anne Denny of Jenkinstown, Pa., and son and daughter, the latter three living in. Pesnacola. FRESHMAN TALENT DISPLAYED FOR UPPERCLASSMEN Frosh Perform at Little Theatre Monday Night The fourth annual performance of Freshman Talent Night was held in the Stover Little Theatre, Monday evening, Sept. 22, serving as a climax to Freshman Orientation Week. At Talent Night certain manbers of the class of 1945 performed to acquaint the upperclassmen and other freshmen with the talent that will most likely be displayed in the next four years. First on the program was Davis Long of Palatka with a tricky piano arrangement of Chop-Sticks. Davis, talented in more ways then one, then took up his accordian and sang and played a medley of Southern songs. JVext was a trumpet player, Jeanne Shaw, who played "A Little Bit South of North Carolina" first as it was written and then as Ich Kabible would play it. Daytona Beach's Agnes Paulk then sang "Kiss Me Again," with all the proper expressions; Ellen Markam of Miami Beach gave a violin solo, "Ave Maria"; and Elizabeth Pippin of Sanford sang "What Word Is Sweeter Than Sweetheart" and "Do You Care ?" The next performer was Ruth Durrance who played the difficult '"Carnival of Venice" on the j Cornet. Shirley Clark sang "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes." A reading was next, "Mrs. Casey Goes Shopping," given by Natalie True of Lake Mary. A wire Hauerback of New Jersey played several piano selections, and Cree McLaughlin of Virginia tap danced. Margaret Treadway sang "Lover Come Back to Me." Jesse Stone played a difficult number on the Baritone horn. As a climax to the program, the Hill-Billy Four: Dot Parkins, Jeanne Neely, Sara Martha Cheney, and Margie Esthus, gave their interpretion of "You Are My Sunshine" and "I Like Mountain Music." STETSON'S 59TH SESSION OfHCJALLY OPENED MONDAY Mayor Leo Fugle and Other DeLand Citizens Welcome Students and Faculty Stetson University's 59th session was officially opened by President W. S. Allen at the first chapel of the year on Monday, September 22. Mayor Leo Fugle and other prom' inent townspeople were on hand to welcome students and faculty. Mayor Fugle assured the faculty and student body every courtesy of the city. At this first meeting of the University it was found that there was no marked decrease in the number of students attending the school this year. Enrollment figures have yet been completed according to Miss Olga Bowen, registrar as students are still registering. Opening the program was Rev. Grady Snowden of the De- Land First. Baptist Church who gave the morning prayer. Professor Arthur Graham presented a brilliant piano rendition of Chopin's Polonaise in A Flat Major, which was followed by Grieg's Nocturne in C Minor. Following Mayor Fugle's welcome. City Manager William Deegan told students that while they were attending the University, they were citizens of De- Land, lie urged them to feel that they were a part of the community, and to help cooperate with traffic laws and other regulations. W. W. Wolf, President of the DeLand Chamber of Commerce, and Walter Harmon, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, welcomed all present. Rev. Jesse Lyons, pastor of the Methodist Church invited students to attend DeLand churches. Two graduates were greeted, Gadi Lawton. president PLANS FOR YEAR ANNOUNCED BY WOMENS COUNCIL Members Assigned To Head Various Dep'ts. Extensive plans have been made by the Women's Student Government Association for this year, by which it hopes to bring help to all members of the University. The purpose of the Women's Council is, first of all, to bring about a pleasant relationship among the dormitor|y women and second, to promote their interest in other activities with the faculty and all members of the University. Since the organization of the first Women's Council under the leadership of Miss Mary Tribble, now Mrs. Curtis Lowry and a member of Stetson's faculty, each council has tried to maintain the uinderlying plans and ideals of the Constitution. The plan devised for this year provides for the division of the outstanding projects into departments. Each member has been made responsible for a project. Clair Brandeis, vice-president, will be in rbarge of keeping a permanent record of all special ""7 x1wl,on. Presment of the nprmicsinnc errant^ nnrl akn the s™dent bod>' last year, and Jamie permissions granted and also the Council records. Elizabeth Futch, secretary, will take care of all letters of congratulations going to dormitory girls who receive honors. Eleanor Plillman, Sergeant at Arms, is completing a plan for fire drills which will be held at regular intervals throughout the year. Mary Hill, Representative at Large, will have charge of the lobby, checking the bulletin, board, and such duties. Mary Mock, treasurer, will work toward the promotion of a closer (Continued On Page 5) Reception at Chaudoin For Senators Wives, Mrs Holland Faculty and Students Invited to Call. Democrat Women's Organization Is Hostess Mrs Charles O. Andrews and Mrs. Claude Pepper, wives of United States Senators from Florida, and Mrs. Spessard Holland, wife of Governor Holland will be honored at a reception to be held in Chaudoin parlors on Monday afternoon from four to six o'clock. Entertaining them will be Mrs. M. S. McGregor, vice-, chairman of the State Democratic f planned, and Stetson is honored Women Committee, and members;that this reception is being held of that organization. All stu- ■ on the campus, dents and faculty members arej Two groups of students will extended a cordial invitation to j furnish incidental music during attend and meet these distin-j the afternoon. Playing from four guished guests. j t0 five o'clock will be a string Women all over the state will^ trio, Verna Baer, violin, Jean be celebrating September 27 as Botts, cello, and Aileen Worth, National Democratic Women's piano. The other group which Day it was announed. Mrs. will play is' Robert Parks, first Rooevelt will speak that night violin, Ellen Lee Markham, sec- over a national hook-up. Many ond violin, Ruby Wagner, cello, state-wide social functions are (Continued on Page 5) Albritton. Fear Not, O, Israel, was the vocal selection of Prof. Harold Giffin. The following new faculty members were presented: the newly appointed deans, Harry C Garwood, and Thomas F. Lambert; the law professors, R. F .Howes, J. Richard McLure, and William G. Loehr; Miss Kathleen DuBose, instructor in piano; Mrs. Marion Leonard, instructor in secretarial science; Mrs. Mary C. McLaughlin, dietician; Rev. Grady Snowden, instructor in the Bible department; and Miss Lydia Theurer, instructor in speech. Other faculty members have had their duties changed, it was announced. The new appointments were Miss Etter Turner as Dean of Women, Dr. W. S. Cordis as Professor of Greek, Miss Annip N. Holden as instructor of Latin, Miss Barbara Rowe as instructor, in History; Miss Eunice Webber as Instructor in English, and Mrs. Mary A. Bailey as instructor in journalism. Dean Emeritus G. Prentice Carson, who begins his fifty- sixth year with Stetson University was presented by President Allen. NOTICE! All students who are interested in working on THE STETSON REPORTER staff this year are asked to meet tonight at 6:30 in the Reporter office in Science Hall. This meeting will be very brief ,but it is important.