Miami Hurricane, October 05, 1939

              The Miami
Hurricane
Volume XIII
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, Florida, October 5, 1939
Number 3
Hurricanes Face Wake Forest Tomorrow Night
Radio Studio Is Available To Students
Individual, Class Records Can Be Made; Room 300 Is Scene of New Activity
Individual phonograph recording is now available for the use of any student or class in the University of Miami in the new recording studio, which is located in Room 300 of the Main Building. A charge of fifty cents for a two-sided record with about two and a half minutes of sound lines on each side will be made.
Those wishing to make records should sign up on the schedule which will be posted on the door of the studio and must comply with the following regulations:
The fifty cent fee must be paid before the recording is made. Material should be rehearsed thoroughly before a recording is attempted and must reach a minimum of four minutes in length. The four minute size is for one side of a record and at least eight minutes are necessary for a two-sided record. There is a margin of time allowed in these requirements so that even if the material is read at a different rate of speed than it was when timed at rehearsal a complete side of a record will be covered. If longer records are needed they will be supplied. All records become the property of the students making them.
The recording machine will be used for language classes, public speaking, dramatics, English, music, etc. It is also equipped to record radio programs, and will be used in rehearsing the University’s own programs.
Sidney Head is in charge of the department.
Reinhold Wolff Newest Addition To Faculty Staff
A new addition to the University of Miami faculty was made this week when Dr. Reinhold P. Wolff, noted international economist, became an assistant professor of economics in the School of Business Administration.
Dr. Wolff completed most of his studies at the University of Freiburg in Germany, where he obtained his Ph.D. in political science.
On his arrival to the United States in 1935, Dr. Wolff became acquainted with the Industrial Bureau of Economic Research in the Department of State. In addition, he was one of the Chairmen of the National Industries Conference Board. Before his arrival here in Miami, Dr. Wolff was an instructor in the department of marketing at New York University.
Dr. Wolff has also been active in the literary field when he wrote numerous books on international cartels and currency problems. In addition Dr. Wolff founded and published the Trade Regulations Review.
Phi Alphas Collect Pep Parade Honors
Phi Alpha fraternity copped first place honors in the gigantic Pep Parade last Saturday night by having more “best decorated” cars in the affair than any other campus organization. A large loving cup will be presented to them in Ihe near future by Morgan Van Valkenburgh, vice-president of the Quarterback’s Club, sponsors of the parade in honor of the Hurricanes.
Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority came in second, with several other or ganizations also up in the running. Over fifty cars participated in the parade, which included the University of Miami band, floats, four-hundred marching freshmen, the V.C., cheerleaders, and members of the Quarterback’s Club among others.
Freshmen were buttoning all the way down Flagler Street, and “The Spirit of Miami U” and “Give ’em Hell, Hurricanes” were shouted every ten feet. Crowds lined the streets from Lummus Park, where the parade started, to Biscayne Boulevard, and all in all, it was one of the biggest celebrations in months.
HURRICANE STAFF MEETING There will be an important Hurricane *taff meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 in Room 237. All members are urged to be present for plans for a “Freshmen issue” will be made at that time.
Theatre Remodeled, Enlarged to Seat 400
Freshman Elections Called for Tuesday
Ray Fordham, President of the Student body, announces that freshmen elections will be held T uesday, October 10, at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. All freshmen are urged to attend. To be elected are President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and three Senators.
Herbert Horowitz, Chief Justice of the Honor Court, will officiate, with Fordham and all members of the Court present at the meeting. The Vigilance Committee will be excluded from the elections. Voting will be by ballot.
U. S. Can Stay Neutral, IRC’s Panel Decides
The United Stales is strong enough to remain neutral if she so wishes. The fact is that the United States is strong enough even to change her laws and aid the side of righteousness and still remain neutral.” So stated Dr. J. Franklin Williams at the Faculty round-table discussion of the International Relations Club meeting last evening.
Other members of the panel included Dr. Louis K. Manley, assistant professor of Political Science, who climaxed his talk by stating that either the present or the proposed legislation is neutral and that the United States will profit economically under either foreign policy.
‘However.” he said, “the issue is not the economic amelioration of our country, but of our maintaining strict neutrality.”
The role of the Iberian Peninsula was portrayed by Mr. Jose De Seabra, who stated that the sympathies of the Iberians were for the Allies.
The part Latin-America would play in a national conflict was described by Dr. Arturo Morales. The principle theme of his talk was that in any case Latin-America wants the European war out of the Western Hemisphere, and they believe that inter-American solidarity is the solution to localizing the war in Europe.
Active round-table discussion followed from the floor with members and faculty participating. A large crowd was on hand for the first meeting presided over by Mildred Zinn. Refreshments were served under the direction of tije new social chairman, Clarice Schnatterbeck.
Three Tie for First InFreshmen Contest
Tying for first honors in the Barrett-Ryan freshmen placement tests were Frank Natalie, Jean Drake, and Frances Mann, who scored 136 out of a possible grade of 150. Runners-up were Lucille Jones and Ellen Knox, both of whom had scores of 135. »
In the Shepherd English tests, Lucille Jones and Frances Mann tied with grades of 101 out of a possible 118. Those in second place position were Jean Drake and Dot Heard, with scores of 95.
The tests were taken during the first two weeks of school.
Auditorium Floor Built On Incline; Lobby Also Added
Death knell to creaking, wooden chairs in the Auditorium was sounded yesterday morning as workmen began renovation work on the University Theatre.
Over 400 permanent, upholstered seats will take the place of the old ones, which have been in use for the past few years. Other improvements are also being made in the playhouse.
Step one of the plans, authorized last week by President Ashe, is the laying of a raised concrete floor, which will be inclined. This will enable every person in the audience to view tlie plays in comfort.
The walls will be covered with sound-proof fiber board, and a lobby will be made from the recess inside fhe rear entrance of the University. Last night, men were to start digging the orchestra pit, and construction work on the Theatre has begun in eal earnest.
“These improvements should in-'•resse considerably the attendance at our productions,” Frederick Koch of the Dramatics department remarked. “We are hoping to have the work completed inside of two weeks.”
Roll Hits New High; Courses Remain Open
Bringing the previous record enrollment at the opening of school to a new peak, registration in several courses is being continued this week because of student demand.
By Monday night the regular division register had reached a total of 1230, which includes the largest freshman and transfer division in the history of the University of Miami.
In the adult division, enrollment has reached the new high of 200.
Although an official tabulation has not been completed as yet, Harry Provin, registrar, announced that records had also been broken in the percentage of local high school students who have chosen the University of Miami this year as a preference over other schools, and the number of out-of-state students.
Many Renovations, Improvements Made To School Cafeteria
A revised cafeteria containing many new improvements is relieving congestion in the University dining hall this year at mealtime. Shelves have been built around the walls under the windows for books, and more tables have been added due to the new arrangement of the line in the back of the room. The new line not only moves faster but allows the food to stay piping hot.
A buffet luncheon is served from 12:15 until one o'clock consisting of a cold plate.
More space and time is saved by a new faculty dining room, built by the students. This dining room may be used by any group or committee in the university in the evening for meetings, John Preston, manager, announced.
University Drive's Long Treadmill Must Acquire Traditional Nickname
liy Dotty Hawkins Someone has got to think up a name for the walk between the Main Building and the Women’s Residence Hall. Posterity demands it. West Point has itr. Flirtation Walk . . . the up and coming University of Miami (which faces all points) should never be outclassed by any institution in any respect when something can be done about it.
There are many names which might be used — perhaps Ye Okie Rustic Cementp Walke between Ye Olde Administration and Ye Newe Women’s Residence Hall, or The Hundred Yard Dash on Rainy Days, or perhaps the Rue do la Volleyball Court. Of course, these would require an entire class period to say, so you wouldn’t be getting anywhere in the long run, but for the students who pound that same pavement in 2039, it is essential that said pavement be viewed with awe, and tread upon lightly with ¡grave respect.
There’s nothing like something very old to impress people. Nothing of that kind is in existence around the University except perhaps the Hurricane office typewriters, but without antiquity you can still manage a little atmosphere. There are no moss-covered cobblestones to walk upon—no ivy laden walls—no overhanging willows, but there are palm trees and blue skies, and a dandy exposure to sunstroke on your way to the W.R.H. Robed deans do not greet you at every turn, but Mr. Head’s beard bobbing down the lane just oozes with college atmosphere.
Perhaps in time the Vigilance Committee gets around to doing something constructive, they’ll have freshmen plant flowers down the side of the wnlk and it can be called Petunia Path or Lily Lane. As it is today, it’s merely The Sidewalk Running Parallel to University Drive, and a helluva hot one at that.
Today’s Question: Can We Stop Joltin’ John?
Here’s Jumpin’, Joltin’ John Polanski, the big Deacon fullback. Don’t worry John, the Hurricanes are going to stop you tomorrow night!
Egypt’s Pyramids Can’t Compare With Frosh’s Magnificent Mound in Last Public Appearance
Cairo has its pyramids, Paris has its Eiffel tower, New York has its Try-Ion, and Coral Gables has a large wooden edifice which overshadows them all. At least the grimy, weary freshmen who worked on it for hours and hours this week like to think so. Nearly as high as the actual structure of the bonfire in the minds of these frosh rise thoughts of election day.
No labor troubles have yet been announced by the V.C.I.O. (Vigilance Committee for Industrial Organiza-
Professor Becomes Officer of Society
Dr. Harold E. Briggs, professor of history at the University of Miami, was recently elected vice-president of the National Agricultural History Association at its annu&l meeting in Washington, D. C.
The association has been active in recent years in phases of American history dealing with the various aspects of agriculture. It publishes an historical quarterly edited by Dr. Everett E. Edwards of the United States Department of Agriculture, and includes in its membership many teachers and scholars.
Dr. Briggs is interested in agricultural history of the American Frontier, and during the past ten years has published numerous articles and monographs on the subject, two of which were read at meetings of the association.
His work has appeared in the South Dakota Historical Collections, the North Dakota Historical Quarterly, the Culver-Stockton Quarterly, Agricultural History, the Mississippi Valley Historical Review, and other scholarly journals.
tion). In fact nothing has ever been built with less expense and more enthusiasm. The sophomores only hope that no enterprising frosh have made away with anybody’s toolshed, as they inadvertently did last year. The toolshed cost the senate twenty dollars. No matter whut it contains, the finished product will not last as long as the pyramids or even the trylon. Tonight it goes up in a blaze of glory.
Kerosene is expected to kindle the bonfire, but if the heated arguments about who will he Freshman president were a few degrees hotter, the kerosene could be saved to cook dinners. Comparative disorganization is evident as a feature of the campaign?, but a few partisans are making direct efforts to get their candidate elected.
Bill Gale, Keith Phillips, and Marcella Kaufman have been corridor-talked for the presidential nomination. Margaret Klotz has decided to ioin the ranks of secretarial aspirants, among whom may also be found Enid Firestone. Jim Orr and Elaine Preston have seen to it that all is not quiet on the senatorial front. The vice-presidents and treasurers haven’t been advertising—ns yet.
The bonfire will tint the sky tonight and elections come off on Tuesday. Come next Hurricane, things among the Frosh might even be back to normal—maybe.
Opener Proves Crucial Game on ’39 Schedule
Here’s	the Probable	
Starting Lineup:		
WAKE FOREST		MIAMI
Jett	LE	Paskewich
Pate (C)	LT	Poore
Tingle	LG	Snowden
Pendergast	C	Dixon
Kaprlva	RG	Guimento (C)
Crabtree	RT	Raski
Vanden Dries RE		Kichefski (C)
Mayberry	QB	Salisbury
Ringgold	LH	Corcoran
Galovich	RH	Noppenberg
Polanski	FB	Fox
Carolina Boys Arrive; Receive Gifts, Glad Hand
A caravan of Miami students and the Quarterback’s Club will be on hand at che Seaboard Airline Station this afternoon at 5:20 to give the rambling Wake Forest Deacons a rousing welcome as they pull in—one day before their grid game with the Hurricanes.
Fraternities and sororities are cooperating with Campus Citizens, sponsors of the idea, by having their cars decorated and by joining the parade to the station.
A crate of oranges, grapefruit, coconuts, and other appropriate surprises will be presented to the Deacons. After the greeting, the Wake Forest squad will be escorted to their headquarters in the El Commodoro Hotel in downtown Miami.
The Quarterback’s Club has heartily endorsed this plan of publicizing the University of Miami as an institution of friendliness and good will. All out-of-town teams may be similarly greeted in this manner by the Citizens.
A big turnout for the parade is expected.
Big Demand Returns Last Year’s Comedy Hit to University
^y popular demand, the hit of last year’s dramatic season, “You Can’t Take It with You,” will be presented again this year. The play is scheduled to make its appearance in about three weeks, and practically the entire original cast will be used.
Staged last year by the Beta Alpha Phi fraternity, this year’s production by the University players is being slightly delayed because of the building of a new auditorium.
Included in the cast are Maxwell Marvin, as the philosophical Grandpa Vanderhof, who walked out of his office thirty years ago because he “wasn’t having any fun” and just never went back; Adele Rickel, as his daughter, Penelope Sycamore; and Myra Atkins as Alice Sycamore, who plays opposite George Dawkins, alias Tony Kirby.
The roles of his parents, a big business tycoon with remarkable indigestion and his highly neurotic wife, are played by Jack Madigan and Angela Mulcahy.
Ed and Essie, the musical man and wife, are played by Eddie Baumgar-ten and Maybelle Cohen. Sidney Cassell will contribute a Russian accent as Kolenkhov, the wrestling-dancing teacher. Winona Wehle, Buddy Cohen, and Dan Satin take other parts in the play.
Y.W. DRIVE OPENS Headquarter« for the YWCA mem-berihip drive all next week will be the Social hall, during lunch hour. Due« for the year are one dollar. All girl« interested in YW activities are invited to join.
Beusse Tells How To Get Into Game
All upperclassmen should present their activity books at Gate 1 of the North stands tomorrow night at the game, with freshmen entering the stadium through Gate 2, James M. Beusse, Graduate Manager of Athletics, announced this morning. Any person illegally using an activity hook will have it taken up at the gate.
Owing to the great increase in the crowds this year, no alumni may sit in the student section—that section is for students only, Beusse also added.
“OUR TOWN” TRYOUT CALLED
Students wishing to try out for the cast of “Our Town,” second dramatic production this year, may obtain copies of it at the reserve desk in the library, according to Frederick Koch, director.
Deacs Invade Miami For Important Tilt; Hurricanes Cocky
Coach “Spike” Harding’s rip-snorting Hurricanes will open their 1939 football season tomorrow night on the turf of Roddey Burdine Memorial Stadium against the highly-touted invading Deacons of Wake Forest. The kick-off is scheduled for 8:16, with Touchdown Tommy starting the hostilities with a bang.
Martha Dorn, M Club Varsity Girl, will shoot Tommy to inaugurate the 39 season, while Helene Putnam, Alpha Theta, and Lyn Bullard, Chi Omega, will act as sponsors in other pre-game ceremonies just before the kickoff.
Led by John Polanski, All-Amer-can backtield candidate, the Deacons, on the rebound from a defeat at the hands of North Carolina’s Tarheels, will be bad medicine for the Hurri-unes’ first dose. The big problem facing the Miami lads is the question an they overcome the finesse gained by Wake Forest in its three previous starts.
The Demon grid machine, rated as the finest sophomore team in the nation last year, was one of the favorites in the Southern Conference until the Tarheels slapped them down last week. Boasting a backfield made up of Polanski at fullback, Gallovich at blocking back, and Red Mayberry and Ringgold at the halfbacks, the Deacs have one of the best running units in the South. At the present time, the swivel-hipped Mayberry is the leading scorer in the Southern Conference.
The Miami boys are in fine condition for the opener following four weeks of intensive drill. Coach Hard-
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Yearbook Holds Meeting; Work To Begin Soon
With the attendance at the first staff meeting of the Ibis, University annual, reaching twenty, and with information being sent in regarding several other interested students who could not attend, the school yearbook is now under way.
The photography staff will go to work immediately, as will the business staff under the leadership of Ira Bullock, business manager. The editorial staff will begin production within the next few weeks. The early start is taken to relieve the pressure on the staff at the end of the year.
Those interested will find information regarding meetings and assignments posted in the Ibis office, room 239. With the permanent staff to be announced later in the year, anyone who would like to work on the Ibis may turn in his name at the office.
John C. Hopkins, editor of the book, conducted the meeting and introduced Simon Hochberger, publications adviser, who made a few comments and suggestions about the form the book is to take.
Among those students attending the first staff meeting were Arthur Apple, Ruby Berry, Ira Bullock, Doyle Cameron, Bebe Fineman, Frank Hopkins, Marcella Kaufman, Dorothy Levin, Berenice Milliman, Kathryn Morris, Elliott Nichols, Conrad Parkman, Selma Lee Phillips, Elaine Preston, Virginia Rosencrans, Seymour Simon, Jacques Wilson, and Mildred Zinn.
YMCA Begins New Drive for Members
Under the direction of President Joe Bonano and Bob Rigney, chairman of the membership committee, the University branch of the Young Men’s Christian Association will begin its annual drive for new members tomorrow. The drive will last the entire week.
At the group’s recent meeting, tentative plans were formulated for a banquet to be held with the Miami YMCA in about two weeks. Also discussed were the Vesper Services, which were started last year and which will open in approximately two weeks with the assistance of Dr. W. H. McMaster, faculty advisor.
The organization plans to enter teams in all intramural sports this year.
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