The Stetson Reporter

gKIB*attSS»WiE!ISWl«BaMWW QTjje teteott Reporter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" 65th YEAR STETSON" UNIVERSITY, DELAND. FLORIDA, FRIDAY, MAY 2, 1952 NO. 28 Review Law Day; Note Successful Annual Meeting Ey BARBARA JOHNSON Thomas Law Club, represented by Thornwald Husfeld and Robert Knowlcs. took possession of the Dean's Cup, coveted Law Day prize as two teams of aspiring Stetson lawyers presented their arguments before the bar of justice last Saturday as Law Day progressed. Donald Story and Bradford Smith argued for the Chapman Law Club, last year's champ. The question before the group to be debaled was whether or not/ a manufacturer can be held liable for injuries sustained by the owner of a motor vehicle in an accident resulting from faulty workmanship. Recognition was given to Dr. Leonard J. Curtis, visiting professor of law, as Phi Alpha Delta legal fraternity presented him with a certificate in appreciation of work accomplished through his years in the Stetson College of Law. A resolution was given him from the student association. Principal speaker for the day was W. O. Mehrtons, attorney at law in Miami, who enlightened the barristers on "Methods of Discovery Under Florida Law." The origination of Law Day as practiced today on campus was described by Paul E. Raymond, past dean of the Stetson Law School, under whom Law Day was conceived. Mr. Raymond was presented at the Barristers' Banquet by William T. Moore, president of the Law Student Association. Giles J. Patterson, attorney at law of Jacksonville, past president of the Florida Bar Association, held principal speaking position of the evening at the banquet as he spoke on the "Place of the Legal Profession in a Changing Democracy." ELIZABETH DAVIS,. Liz Davis Presents Recital Tonight Mary Elizabeth Davis will be presented by the School of Music in her senior recital tonight in Elizabeth Hall at 8 p. m. She will be accompanied by Joyce Burrell, pianist, and -Shirley Turner, organist. Some of the composers represented on the program are: Pur- cell, Scarlattf, Caldara, Saint- Saens, Bach, Mendelssohn, and an arrangement by Bantlock. Miss Davis is women's publicity manager of the glee club travel squad; historian, Zeta Tau Alpha; sergeant-at-arms for The Honor; member of Kappa Delta Pi, honorary education fraternity and president of Phi Beta. Two Outstanding Faculty Have Similar Honors Dr. Huber William Hurt, professor of educaiion, and Dr. Pope Alexander Duncan, professor of religion, both of whose biographies are in the 1952-53 "Who's Who in America", wore selected for" the honor at about the same age but with a difference of 38-years in entrance dates. The biography of Dr. Hurt, as president of Lombard College, Calosburg, 111., first appeared in the 1912-1913 edition when he was 29-years of age. Subsequently, it has been included in successive editions and in similar works, such as: "Who's Who in the East"; "Who's Who in Xew York;" "Who's Who in the Southwest"; "Who's Who in Florida"; "Who's Who in Education"; "Who's Who among Authors" and "Who's Who Among International Authors". The 1950-51 edition of "Who's Who in America" was the first to pu'blish Dr. Duncan's biography. He was then 30-years of age. He is in the 1952-53 edition and also in "Who's Who in the South"; "Who's Who in the Southeast"; "Who Knows What" and "Dictionary of American Scholars". REMINDER The Business Office announces that students who have not provided for their accounts with the University are ineligible to take their examinations. Canterbury Club Elects New Officers Richard Greaves was elected president of the Canterbury Club, Episcopal young people's group, at their regular meeting Sunday at the St. Barnabas Parish. Jim Dater was named vice-president of the organization for the 1952-53 school year. Annearle Isom is the new secretary and Ridgely Doane was selected treasurer of the group. Publicity Chairman is Lynn Pier, stetson's Episcopal students meet every Sunday night during the fall and spring semesters at 5 p.m. for dinner and a special program. Book Store Reminds Veterans To Check Accounts By May 7 The University Book Store veterans accounts will be closed May 7, 1952. Please get all the books and supplies you will need before this date. Any purchase made after this date must be on (he cash basis. This will enable the Business Office to notify veterans who have over drawn their G.I. Bill before exams. Intramural Teams Staging Debate Tourney; Ken Wing Names Winners NOTICE THE HATTER PARTY WISHES TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK EVERYONE WHO LABORED SO FAITHFULLY TO MAKE ITS CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS CARROLL LEWIS GEORGE SHIVER ROD LONSINGER JACKIE RICH JACK SMITH [ Winners in the first round of the ! intramural debates held Tuesday I afternoon debating the .subject, 'Resolved: that the United States | should elect a professional mili- i tary man as president in the com- ing election, were announced Wed- . nesday by Kenneth Wing, presi- | dent of Pi Kappa Delta. Winners are as follows: Pi Kappa team No. 2, negative, Debaters were Randy Ritter and Buddy Freeze. This team won over affirmative team 9, Alpha Xi Delta. Debaters for Alpha Xi Delta were Carolyn Baltzer and Lynn Pier. Independent affirmative team 8 beat Delta Sigma Phi team 6. Larry Stracener and Joe Rabb represented the Independents. Pi Beta Phi negative team 5 beat by default Sigma Phi Epsilon, team No. 11. The winning team was represented by Carolyn Cole and Billy Lee Lohman. Delta Delta Delta affirmative team No. 7 won over Delta Sigma Phi negative team 4. The winning team was represented by Helen Lee Radloff and Ridgley Doane. Zeta Tau Alpha negative team No. 1 defeated Lambda Clii Alpha affirmative team No. 12. The winning team was represented by Ona Barfield and Anita Eden- field. In the second round of debates held Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. Independent affirmative team 8 met Pi Kappa Alpha negative team No. 2. Results were not obtained before the Reporter deadline. Delta Delta Delta affirmative team 7 met Pi Beta Phi negative team No. 5 Results could not be obtained before the Reporter deadline. Zeta Tau Alpha negative team No. 1 drew a bye and will debate the semi-finals next Tuesday. Judges for the events are Dr. George W. Hood, Dr. John W. An- gell, Dr. L. G. Thompkins, Director E. C. Furlong and Prof. F. R. Tubbs. Hatter Party Sweeps S. G. A. Elections; Ballot Split on One Office; Mahaffey, DiGiuIian To Head Reporter, Hatter The- Hatter Party gained an upset victory Tuesday in the Student Government elections. Carroll Lewis received the presidency by a 396-vote majority over Stetson Party candidate Ted Grissett. The only break in the list of Hatter Party victories was in the social vice-presidency in which Jack Coldiron, Stetson Parly uominee defeated Hatter Party candidate Rod Lonsinger by a 203-vote margin. The offices taken by the Inde- depcndent-Greek party were George Shriver, 418, for the Vice President's office over Merrilee Middle- ton, 305. Jackie Rich, 415, beat Bunnie Stevens, 310, for the Secretarial post. Jack Smith, 380, won in a close race with Harry Rutlege, 348, for Student Body Treasurer. For positions on the Hatter Staff Bruno DiGiuIian, 346, received the Editorship over Kitten Rand. 310. Bud Littleton was elected Business Manager of.-.the annual over Roger Dobson. The Editorship of ihe REPORTER for 1952-53 goes to Tom Mahaffey, 348, in a narrow win over Del Stuart, 309. Jim Gerretson, will serve as Business Manager of the paper, defeating Randy Ritter. "The average vote was 725," announced Rules and Proceedure Chairman Bill Scrantom Tuesday CARROLL LEWIS -*. FTA Elect New Officers; To Plan Semester Party At a. recent meeting, the Future Teachers of America elected the following officers: Bill Roberts, President; Joyce Pixley, Vice-President; Betty Hagood, Secretary; Jack Morgan, Treasurer; Mary Connell, Librarian; and Gloria Nix, Publicity Chairman. Plans were made for a party on May 16, Jackie Rich is chairman of tho Recreation Committee, and June Dillard heads the Refreshment Committee. Further information will be given soon. All who are planning to enter the field of education are invited to attend the party, which will be the last meeting of the year. night. "It was nice to see so many students show an interest in their election. I hope that they will continue to show the same interest." Intercepted Alumni Letters Editor's Note: This is another of a series of intercepted letters ^from Stetson alumni showing their evaluation of the University after a few or many years away from the campus. "I trust that out of this particular meeting [Stetson Ministerial Association luncheon, Thursday, May 15, at Dinner Key Terrace, Miami during the Southern - Baptist Convention] something will be developed to tie all of us closer to our Alma Mater, and at the same time give our organization some definite objectives to work toward." Jiles B. Lunsford, Pastor Lake Forest Baptist Church Jacksonville P.E.M.-M. Club Elects Officers For 1952 -1953 By JOAN WILLIAMS The Physical Education Major and Minor Club held its annual election meeting April 8th. The following officers wore elected to serve the club for the re- | mainder of the year and the first part of next year: Ray Dunne, president; Jack Oksnee, vice president; Marilyn Craig, secretary; Jack Smith, treasurer; Marge McNeely, alumni chairman; Norma Brown, social chairman; Joan Williams, publicity chairman. Jack Smith was appointed student representative to the Florida Education Association convention to be held April 17-20 in Miami. Jack made a report on this convention at a joint meeting of the Women's Professional Club and the Physical Education Major and Minor Club on April 22. Kappa Pi Chooses Officers Kappa Pi, honorary art fraternity, selected John Wing as their president for the coming year. Serving with Wing will be Robin Smith, vice-president; Alice Hock- er, secretary; Ann Milligan, treasurer; and Al Varn, publicity chairman. Kappa Pi and their dates will have a party Sunday afternoon at Daytona; Beach to celebrate.