The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Reporter Eighth Year—No. 5 DeLand, Florida, 'Wednesday, October 21, 1942 Z10.3 Price 5c Turkey Time Recess Cancelled This Year .Christmas Holidays Will Be Lengthened Correspondingly Stetson Univcrsiy, in line with it's thorough-going policy of complete cooperation with thc government during the war emergency, has cancelled the a n n u a 1 four-day recess at Thanksgiving time, it was announced yesterday by administration heads. In compensation for the Turkey Time, vacation cut, the Christmas holidays will be lengthened correspondingly- :New dates for tihe Yuletide recess are from December 15 to January 6, the report stated. Students may leave the campus on Tuesday. December 15 at five o'clock, and are expected to re- turn to classes dn Wednesday morning. January 6. Discussion of the expected cancellation has been rampant since the faculty voted to consider the matter a week ago. On both sides, general opproval of the move is expected, in view of the necessity to alleviate Christmas recess at an earlier date may have been forced even cision, since rumors indicate that civilian travel may be curtailed after December 15. PRINCIPLES IN FIRST STAGE ATTRACTION Committee of 13 Chosen To Plan Comic Strip Day Freshman - Sophomore Field Day Included Stage Show Planned As Climax Of Day—Date Not Vet Decided Selection of a 13-student committee to serve as a planning body for the 1942 Sadie Hawkins Day followed close upon the heels of last Thursday's decision by the student body to continue the annual Dogpatch doings this fall. Chairman Frank Watson announced yesterday'that the date for . t^ event has not been set, but Mad Hatters Revive Under J. Snellings When "The Curtain Rises" Thursday and Friday nights on the Stover Little Theatre production which opens the new season, Flonnie Maye Anders and John Lewis, above, will literally take the center of the stage. Flonnie plays Elsa: Lewis will be William. Hatter Editor Begins Campaign For Snapshots If you've been curious as to the purpose of that box in the Book Store which closely resembles Uncle Sam's hat, Delphene Coverston, editor of the Hatter, has uncovered the mystery. It is, Miss Coverston announced, to receive informal campus snap shots. She emphasized that the photographs must be clear, but may be taken on any size camera. In case the snap is not usecf— and if you put your name on the back—it will be returned, Miss Coverston said. The Hatter editor explained that the purpose fo" starting the collection so early is to get as many snaps as possible of Stetson men who are already in the service; pictures, preferably, of them in uniform. First Play of Season Given In Stover Theatre Tomorrow Story T*Hs Of Girl Who Tries To Win Love Of Matinfee Idol <> ■ The ageless story of Cinderella—the ugly duckling who becomes a glamorous stage star—will come to life in dramatic splendor when the Stover Little Theater opens its season this week with the production Thursday and Friday nights of "The Curtain Rises." Critics have said that the romantic comedy, written by Benjamin Kaye and a broadway hit of past seasons, carries an appeal which has made it a favorite since its first performance at the Vanderbuilt theater in New York. Action of the comedy transpires in the studio apartment of Elsa Carling in London. Elsa (played by Flonnie Anders) is rich, but, unfortunately lacks feminine charm. She carries a burning torch for the matinee idol of the London stage, one William Meisinger (Jack Causier), and resolves to gain his love, even if she must buy it. She endeavors to engage William as a dramatic coach, thereby to realize her romantic ideas and is aided in her quest by three good friends, Tona Lander (Kareen Taylor), Amy Zander (Dick Man- sur), and Ruddy Dartman (Jimmy part of Elsa's inquisitive maid, Smith). Jane Knight plays the Polly. Meisinger dodges the unattractive assignment by enlisting the aid of his understudy, Frank Kerman (John Lewis), but agrees to super- (Continued on Page 4) Orchestra Comprises Eight Male Musicians Stetson's Mad Hatters, after some time of comparative inactivity, have been revived this year under the management of John Snellings. The orchestra, composed of eight male musicians, had its first rehearsal two weeks ago. Snellings voiced confidence that the band has better possibilities than ever before since its members have all had a wide range of experience. Three reeds, three brasses, and two rhythm instruments make up (Continued On Page 3) World War II Takes Toll of Six Former Stetson Men Reports received here indicate that thus far in this second World War, six former Stetson students have, been killed while in the service of their country. Rumors have been heard about possible deaths of Stetson men in naval action, but have not been confirmed. James R. Davidson, III, of Orlando, student from 1936-37, was killed in a plane crash in January. William. T. Halstead, of Lake City, here from 1937- 39, was killed in a crash last March. Captain Robert C. Davis, of Orlando, died in camp during the summer of 1941. Grover W. McCall, Jr., of High Springs, who received his bachelor of science degree in August of 1940, died in camp in March, 1942. Lieut. Call M. Norwood, of Titusville, who attended Stetson alternately between 1934 and 1940, was killed in a crash last June. Clyde Harnage, of Lake Monroe, who received his B. S. degree here in June of 1940 and his LL.B degree in August, 1940, was killed in Australia last August. Dr. T. II. Derrick, DeLand Patron, Donates Books Latest gift to be received to augment the recognizedly extensive facilities of the Stetson library was acknowledged by officials here last week. The gift, a 26-volume set of "The Expositor's Bible", was presented to the University by Dr. Thomas H. Derrick, De- Land patron. Announcement indicated that the set constitutes a valuable addition to the facilities for research in the field of religion. Play Contest Announced By Stover Theatre Half a hundred dollars will go this year to the Stetson student who submits the best three-act play, as an entry in the play writing contest to be sponsored by the Stover Little Theatre. Dr. Irving C. Stover, reporting details this week, announced that no restrictions have been imposed upon the style or nature of the entries, other than that they must be "playable" and of standard three-act development. Deadline for submitting the plays has been set for January 15, Dr. Stover said. Eligible competitors for the $50 prize are Stetson students only. that concrete action toward completed already is in progress. ■ "Although we have a committee whose members are valuable from many points of view, we want to encourage the flow of suggestions from the general campus population," Watson asserted. "No matter how crazy the idea may sound at first, let us hear it anyway. The committee, including in its ranks four freshmen and one transfer student, is composed of Watson, chairman; Jean Rogy, Barbara Albritton, Barbara Burgman, Bob Barnes, Dave Lehman, Carolyn Buck, J. T. Burdine, Bill Kennedy, Fred Owens, Sis Martin, Lucille Sumerford, and Harrison Griffin. Sample of the 100 per cent cooperation asked for by leaders.at Thursday's special government meeting was provided by the announcement that the annual Freshman- Sophomore Field Day will be incorporated as part of the Sadie Hawkins program. Bud Dickinson freshman activities chairman, is.- reported to have agreed to ' lay his plans for the feminine football battle and other attractions in complete harmony with the comic strip occasion. Tentative outline as reviewed by leaders for the Sadie Hawkins festival indicated that activities will be confined to one day. Acts and antics worn thin by three year's of repetition will' be cast aside, with new ones substituted and added. A show, combination minstrel and burlesque, reportedly will climax the day's hilarities. Radio Guild Reviews Progress Looks Toward Active Future Causier, Williamson, Mrs. Giffin Chosen A* Technical Workers The Stetson Radio Guild during its initial meeting in the commons lounge last Wednesday night officially completed its first year of existence. Flonnie Anders, presiding over the meeting recalled to mind and reviewed the organization's progress during the twelve month period. "During this time," stated Miss Anders, "we have successfully welded together the nucleus of the future of radio on the campus, and that future indeed is bright." According to Miss Anders, the members learned to write, produce, and take part in radio scripts during the year. They delved into the technicalities of recording, studied - the mechanics or sound, and the proper method of employing sound effects. Actual broadcasting experience was gained through a series of weekly programs given over many nearby radio stations. In addition to employing ether waves to transmit their skill, the group demonstrated to campus, high school, and club audiences the possibilities of radio on the stage. Even during the summer, the president stated, the guild was not dormant Transcriptions made during the previous year were sent throughout the state proving this type of Guild program also (Continued On Page 3) Defense Council Organizes New "Rumor Clinic" Organization of a "Rumor Clinic" by the Stetson Defense Council was accomplished last Monday during a regular meeting of the group. According to Grafton H. Pyne, coordinator, the clinic committee will consist'of Bob Barnett, chairman; Miss Curtis Horn, Lucille Sumerford and Bill Kennedy. Purpose of the rumor clinic will be to trace and counteract gossip and rumors which may be harmful to the war effort and to national unity, it was stated. John Lewis Tells Experiences Encountered In Nexican Tour By Pamela Lipscomb Varied are the experiences which John Lewis, popular student body president, has to tell of the two and a half month tour in Mexico this past summer. Lewis and the other five winners of the government sponsored contest on Inter-American affairs met in San Antonio June 4 and entered Mexico through Laredo. From there the group progressed to Monterey and Mexico City which provided headquarters for three weeks of subsequent travel. Led by special Mexican guides, they went by auto to the Pacific coast, Visiting silver mining centers and other places en route, and by plane to Yucatan. This trip and a visit to an experiment in rural reconstruction being conducted by the Y. M. C. A. in the village of Tepotzlan Lewis found most interesting. At Chichen Itza, the boys inspected the Mayan ruins, pyramids, and temples, which are living relics of a civilization which flourished 400 or 500 years before the Spaniards came. Two other trip's were to Puebla, where the hidden convent of Santa Monica is located, and to Cholula, the "city of 365 churches." Another jaunt was to Guadalajara, and from there to Lake Chapala whose; height above sea level is the greatest in this hemisphere. They also visited the Palace of Maximilian. Beginning July 1, the winners attended the University of Mexico (Continued On page 4) j