Miami Hurricane, December 07, 1939

              The Miami
Hurricane
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
, Volume XIII
Basso Kipnis Soloist At Symphony Inaugural
Music Season Opens In Miami High Hall At 8:30 Monday
University of Miami Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Arnold Volpe, will open the twelfth fa Boason of subscription concerts at ^■fcchestra Hall, Miami Senior High v. School, 8:30 Monday evening. Alex-inder Kipnis, basso of the Metropolitan Opera Company, will be guest soloist.
H Mr. Kipnis, a native of Ukrania, \ > studied at the Warsaw Conservatory and in Berlin. He has sung in the ’ /United States since the early 1920’s.
Monday night he will sing two arias V , by Verdi and Wagner’s famous “Song ' • to the Evening Star.”
* The New York Times said of Mr. Kipnis, . . not only one of the gre atest contemporary operatic bassos R but also one of the foremost living ^■masters of the Hed.”
i The orchestra will play Tschaikow-&/ sky’s Fifth Symphony. The second ¡■ftmovement of this work has been pop-Hular lately since it served as the basic ■»thematic material for "Moon Love."
■	This work is called Tschaikowsky’s
■	greatest by some critics. It is said to
■	be more philosophical and thought--Wg ful than his other symphonies.
! Student activity books will be hon-
■	ored at the concert. Season tickets can wL be obtained at the University, room
m 204
The complete program for the con-r cert follows:
1. Symphony No. 6 In F. Minor Tschalkowsky
I.	Andante. Allegro con anlma
II.	Andante cantahlle, eon alcuna licenra
III.	Valae. Allegro modernto
IV.	rinalr. Andante maestoso, Allegro
ISTEItMlSSION
i	2.	(at Homo nee "II lucerato aplrlto"
from “Simon Boccanegra"	Verdi
(b) Recitative and Aria from
“Don Carlo*'	Verdi
iv'*	Alexander Kipnis
I	3.	Drr Rosenkavaller NValtxer	Strauss
4. “O dn mein holder Abendstem"
from ‘‘Tannbnusijr”	Wagner
Alexander Kipnis
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Council Strives for Seal Drive Quota
Hundred per cent sale of “spangles,” which are kittle red metal badges signifying that their wearers have bought five Christmas seals, and earning a fifty dollar quota are the goals of the Religious Council’s annual drive for the sale of Christmas seals which started yesterday and will continue through tomorrow, with booths placed in the rotunda and at the cafeteria entrance.
Laura Green is chairman of the sales committee and Catherine Hefin-ger is in charge of the organization of sororities. Mary Reed is head of a committee on education which provides posters on tuberculosis and will conduct an active year round campaign for the use of the tuberculin test. Joe Bonano is in charge of publicity and Robert L. Rigney is general chairman of the drive.
Helping in the actual selling of the seals are Joan Ellis, Lloyd White, Irene Cropp, Margaret Klotz, Nancy Dobbins, Lorraine Corsiglia, May Morat, Dot Lowe, A1 Collins, Joe Bonano, Martha McCreary, Catherine Hefinger, Elaine Preston, Dean Forth-man, Louise McKee, Beverly Burke, Pat Kelley, Mary Reed, Virginia Veach, Charlotte Meggs, Jim Kutz, Martha Cail, Marjorie Hofstetter, Dot Miller, Ruth Pressett, Gladys Tubbs, Ennis Johnson, Dorothy Levin, Dorothy Schooley, Maria Dominguez, Jerry Brannon.
Students Take Miami Streets For Pep Parade
Bands will blare and floats will pass in review when the University marches through Miami tomorrow afternoon, prior to the “march through Georgia” tomorrow night.
In celebration of the Georgia game, this third annual parade gets under way at four o’clock at Lummus park, it will proceed down Flagler street to Bayfront park, where a pep meeting will be staged.
Secrecy shrouds plans of sorority sisters, as they put final touches on their floats. To the sorority entering the best float, the intramurals department awards the trophy, now on display in the cufeteria. In 1937 this cup was won by Chi Omega and last year by the Zeta Tau Alphas.
Besides the University band, American Legion and Shriners’ bands will participate, as well as those from local high schools.
Student Blood Boils At_Uies Committee Slur
Illy Associated Collegiute Press) Congressman Martin Dies, the government’s one-man crusade against all things un-American, has announced that he’ll soon turn his prying eyes on U. S. colleges and universities— but he’s going to get a warm reception.
Past activities of Mr. Dies’ well-publicized committee have already discredited his work, the collegians maintain in editorials in the college press, but they nevertheless fear that his proposed investigation will, without cause, injure the nation’s institutions of higher learning and hamper the accomplishment of their programs and the fulfillment of their duties.
The Ohio State University Lantern believes that “whatever Mr. Dies’ avowed good intentions were, he has scuttled them with his scurrilous tactics. Mr. Dies smears names. He browbeats witnesses. He raids private correspondence. He does everything that is undemocratic and unpalatable to advocates of democracy. Not only would Mr. Dies be wasting the public’s money (in investigating colleges), he would be making himself a public nuisance and menace.”
‘Each student, whatever his sympathies, will be affected by any such investigation,” says the University of Michigan Daily, “if not directly, then indirectly by witnessing the general suspension of his friends, or (if he be friendless) by the obfuscation and final obliteration of cultural progress here at the university.”
In an editorial letter to Mr. Dies, the University of Pittsburgh News hinted at a possible explanation of the congressman’s move: “We realize that you (Mr. Dies) are a wholly disinterested researcher when you come to examine our colleges and universities. That of the 60 college journals we read, only one little school has commended you, while about 45 college papers have denounced your actions has, of course, nothing to do with your sudden determination to expose those hotbeds of radicalism, the American Institutions of higher learning. Come on, Mr. Dies, we’re waiting.”
Coral Gables, Florida, December 7, 1939
Number 12
Solons Give Ibis $3500; Stall Orators
Meggs Will Represent Senate At Student Government Meeting
Emerging from a hotly contested senate discussion in which it peti tioned for $3604, the Ibis was granted $3500, an amount exceeding last year’s by $760, at the Student Senate’s recent meeting.
Business Manager Ira Bullock was present to explain the “bigger and better” Ibis of 1940 will necessitate an added appropriation. Bullock also stated that the price of paper has increased, as has the cost of engraving.
The debate team question again arose as Jack Madigan asked for an extra grant of $225. The increased interest in debating and the squad's traveling expenses were Madigan’s chief arguments for the appropriation.
Charlotte Meggs will represent the University Student Senate at a meeting of the Florida Student Government Association at Stetson University this week. Dorothy Ashe is alternate president of the state group, but will be unable to attend the conference.
Proclamation
Although the freshmen did lose a courageous battle on Field Day last Thursday, the Vigilance Committee of 1939 proclaimed Friday, December 8, as the final day for all frosh hazing. All frosh rules will be abolished, thus leaving them with the same privileges as the upperclassmen. As a climax to our hazing period, the V.C. has chosen what they believe to be the ideal, all-around freshman boy and girl. These two will be presented to the public tomorrow night at the “M” Club dance after we beat Georgia.
May 1 add that it has been a pleasure and privilege to have had the opportunity of working with (or on) such a splendid group an the majority of this year’s frosh class. If we’ve hurt anybody’s pride or feelings, we’re sorry; we were only doing our duty the best way that we knew how.
So we leave you with the hope that you as V. C. members next year will be as fortunate as we were in securing such a fine group of freshmen as most of you have proven yourselves to be.
Sincerely,
Don Chadderdon Sophomore Class President
Koch Will Present “Christmas Carol”
Frederich Koch, Jr., assistant professor of dramatics, will present a reading of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” in the lobby of the Administration Building Sunday night, at 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
The version to be read is the same that the author used when he toured this country in a series of personal appearances. The story is that of the universally known character, “Scrooge,” who was transformed from a tight-fisted miser to a lovable old gentleman by his experiences on a Christmas Eve.
A group of singers from the University Chorus, under the direction of Robert Reinert, will assist Mr. Koch with the program.
Seventeen In Season
Close Grid Careers Final Against Bulldogs
Hopeful Sororities Preen Princesses for Pi Chi’s Annual Queenof Clubs Shindig Next Saturday
STUDENT * OF * THE * MONTH
Co-Captain Walt Kichefski
Outstanding performances in the field of athletics resulted in Co-captains Walt Kichefski and Chuck Guimento being named as the Outstanding Students of the Month for November. A faculty-student group comprised the judging committee.
Chuck, a senior in the School of Liberal Arts, is a science major, while Wult, a senior in the School of Business Administration, has selected economics as his major.
Closely paralleled football careers are those of these two boys, both of whom were captains and All-Conference men while in high school. First-stringers on the varsity squad for three years, the boys are 60-minute players. Last year saw them named on the Associated Press All-State team, Walt at end position and Chuck at guard. Recognition on the Little All-American squad is the most recent honor designated these gridiron teammates.	a
In fields other than football, the
boys have also distinguished themselves. Last year saw the fiery little 183-pound guard a member of the basketball team and refund drive executive committee, while both boys are included in the 1939-40 edition of “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.” The two captains are members of the varsity “M” Club.
Huiling from Rhinelander, Wisconsin, blue-eyed Walt aspires to be a football coach, although his plans for the future are still indefinite. Usually calm and reserved (but he “lets loose” with his rhumba and “Ferdinand” at times). Walt believes Miami' to be the “grandest spot in the U.S. A.” Smoking and drinking are not among his hobbies; fishing, hunting, and “bull-slinging” are enjoyable pastimes. He is pledging Kappa Sigma social fraternity.
Chuck, from Dunmore, Pennsylvania, also likes the coaching profession, but he is considering teaching
Here’s Miami’s graduating seniors. Front row, left to right, Captain Chuck Guimento, Doc Sapp, Grant Stockdale, Captain Walt Kichefski. Don Salisbury, Steve McCrimmon, and Verdun Arries. Back row: George Pittard, Johnny Noppenberg, Jimmy Poore, Bob Grimes, Frank Paskewich and Johnny Oespovich. Because of illness, Joe Dixon, Carl Jones, Stan Raski. and Mike Corcoran were not on the field when this picture was made. The last three will be in shape for tomorrow’s game.	—Photo by Downes
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Seniors Grew Up
With Hurricane
Grid Fortunes
The backbone of Coach Jack Hard ing’s 1937, ’38, ’39 football teams will play in its last game for the Orange, Green, and White tomorrow. We refer to the seventeen seniors, class of ’40, who after this year will no longer be with us.
Co-Captains this year, Chuck Gui mento, a smart, hard-charging guard, and Walt Kichefski, a dependable and slashing end, were named Little-AU-American teams and All-State teams for the last two years. Chuck is from Dunsmore, Pennsylvania, while Walt comes from Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
Three fine ends go with the departing Kichefski. Little, but tough, Frankie Paskewich, defensively brilliant George Pittard, and Verdun Arries, a great pass-receiver, are the trio of wingmen to leave.
Three really great tackles are leaving their moleskins behind. Steve McCrimmon, a local lad, has been a defensive standout for three seasons and was often paired with Stan Raski, the Duluth, Minnesota giant, who has been a regular tackle and a really great lineman during his varsity career. Quiet, stocky, Jimmy Poore, another Minnesota boy, has been a consistently great tackle during three years of play.
Johnny Oespovich, a runing mate to Captain Chuck Guimento at guard playing his last game against Georgia. Johnny, a Patterson, New Jersey lad, has not only been a tough guard, but his educated toe has booted many placements after touchdowns to gain the Hurricanes a victory.
Two brilliant pivot men are lost to the Hurricanes after this year. The colorful Col. Joe Dixon of Warren, Ohio and the consistent and polished Don Salisbury from Chinchilla, Pennsylvania. Both of these lads have alternated at center for the last two seasons turning in top performances, Salisbury being one of the few sixty-minute men on the squad.
The Hurricanes lose six stellar backs. “Joltin’ John” Noppenberg, from Menominee, Michigan, has been the Hurricane’s punting ace for two seasons as well as a bruising line plunger. In addition to running and j
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Citizens Direct Orientation, Plan Assembly
Orientation of second semester freshmen will be directed by the Greeting Committee of Campus Citizens, it was decided at the regular meeting on Tuesday. In the absence of President Jimmy Munley, vice-president Seymour Simon presided.
Tentative plans were drawn up for i Aviation Assembly to be held sometime in January. Participation of the entire aviation department will be urged in order that the aims and objectives of this field of work may be illustrated to the student body.
Suggestions for intercollegiate baseball brought forth the hearty approval of the Citizens for a varsity baseball team, which would have the status of any other major sport team campus. No definite steps have been taken toward this end.
The Complaint Box is now posted in the Post Office, and is for the use of all students and faculty. Any suggestions made therein will be carefully considered by Campus Citizens.
The completion of elections which was to have taken place at this week’s meeting was postponed for the next meeting on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 219.
Come to the Chorui!
All Freshmen girls who are interested in joining the Freshman Frolics Girls Chorus, and who have studied tap dancing at any time, please report to the Cafeteria this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. for try-outs. This is very important, the Frolics committee announced Tuesday.
Sororities announced their candidates for the title of Queen of Clubs this week. Coronation of the winner will climax the annual Queen of Clubs dance, sponsored by the Pi Chia, at midnight December 16 at the Miami Biltmore Country Club.
Aspiring to the title will be Dorothy Lightman, Alpha Epsilon Phi Helene Putnam, Alpha Theta; Wilma Pope, Beta Phi Alpha; Alvalyn Boege Chi Omega; Geraldine Brannon, Delta Zeta; Beverly Lack, Kappa Kappa Gamma; Jean Lambert, Sigma Kap pa; Betty Mae Serpas, Zeta Tau Alpha.
Patty Hollarn, a strong contender for last year’s queen, will present the crown to the winner because Alberta Burke, 1938 queen, will be unable to return from Alabama in time for the dance.
The judges, who will banquet with the candidates before the dance, will select the winner on the basis of poise, personality, and beauty. The judges have not yet been announced.
Melvin Patton and John Lipscomb who are supervising the sale of tickets, report that all indications point to a banner affair.
City-Planners Hold Meet in Hollywood
Representing the University of Miami at the fifth Southeastern Planning Conference held in Hollywood, Florida, this week were Dr. Louis K. Manley, Dr. J. Paul Reed and Mr. George Merrick, trustee, who presided.
The Conference was held to discuss the most pressing current development problems of the Southeast aud to exchange information on the important work of planning for their successful solutions. Governors of several of the southern states and regional and national planning offi cials attended the meeting.
Dr. Manley led the discussion of local planning in the South, and Dr. Reed, the discussion of major community problems and possibilities for local planning board contributions.
Dr. Bowman Ashe presided at a luncheon of the Park and Recreation Conference, which was held in conjunction with the Planning Conference.
During Dr. Manley’s absence, his students heard Dr. J. T. Holdsworth discuss the Federal Reserve Act and the banking system of the United States.
Georgia Eleven Favored Over Hurricanes
Sixteen senior lettermen will play their last game for the University of Miami tomorrow night when the Hurricanes meet the Bulldogs of Georgia in Roddey Burdine Stadium. Joe Dixon, veteran center, is the only senior who definitely will not see action, due to serious chest injuries.
Coach Jack Harding, whose team has won five games against four lost this season, said yesterday, “This Georgia team is very, very good, in fact much better than last year’s tough team. To add to our troubles, the Hurricanes are in the poorest physical condition of the season. In spite of this, the boys are in good spirit, and if we play the brand of ball against the Bulldogs that we played last week against North Carolina State, we’ll give anybody troublie.” Miami Underdog
Once again the Hurricanes will be the underdogs, for Georgia is a strong team, even while enjoying a comparatively poor season. Coach Wallace Butts, in his first year at the Athens school, has done a remarkable job with the material at hand, which consisted of a host of backs but a paperlike forward wall. Driving his squad
Students are urged to completely fill the card stunt section at tomorrow night’s game. Chairman Jim Orr of the Card Section Committee announced that the Miami Daily News would make photographs of the group in action for the rotogravure section of that paper, and that the section must be filled to work successfully and effectively.
hard, he managed to chalk up victories over Florida, South Carolina, Citadel, and Mercer. The Bulldogs have lost to N.Y.U., Holy Cross, Kentucky, Auburn, and Georgia Tech, all in one or two touchdown losses.
In his backfield, Butts has a brilliant set of speedsters, led by hard-running fullback Jim Fordham. Captain Vassa Cates, Mims, Hunnicut, Mathews, and Kimsey are the rest of the Bulldog stras, while Knox El-dredge, a former Miami High lad, is the outstanding lineman.
Starters
Coach Harding has indicated that he will again start his so-called “1940 backfield” made up of Dave Wike at quarterback, Terry Fox at fullback, and Red Tobin and “Lefty” Schemer at halfback. The line will probably show Kichefski and Paskewich at ends, Kearns and Raski at tackles, Guimento and Snowden at guards, and Salisbury at center.
after graduation. His name may be viewpoints.
Co-Captain Chuck Guimento * * *
found on the membership rolls of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Admitting dances are “okay,” Chuck prefers sweet and slow music. Football is his favorite sport, both from the spectator and from the participant
Reglftration Notices Mailed
Ha^ry Provin, Registrar, announced today that notice« have been mailed to all enrolled student« advising them of dates and procedure for registration at mid-semesters. An entirely new system will be enforced for the coming registration and each student is expected to familiarize himself with the details. Complete instructions will appear in the next issue of the Hurricane, December 14.
It was also announced that the schedule of examinations will be released ea^jr in January. The dates are set for January 29, 30, 31, and February 1.
Newmans Schedule Initiation Ceremony
Initiation of new members of the Newman Club will be held December 10, in the St. Theresa auditorium in Coral Gables.
Immediately after the initiation the new members are to be entertained with a Christmas party. Betty McMahon and Jiggs Morelli are in charge of the celebration. Jiggs is to play the part of Santa Claus. Games and dancing will provide entertainment for the guests.
Scheduled to speak at the next meeting, which will take place after Christmas, is Mr. Arturo Morales whose subject will be Catholicism in Mexico.
Will Suddeth Ever Replace Dry Flies ?
According to the freshman football team, it is a tradition that the team throws its manager into the fish pond in the corner of the patio. According to frosh manager Bob Suddeth, it’s an outworn tradition that should be discarded at once. It appears that the ball players are right, however, for they dumped young Mr. Suddeth into the drink yesterday afternoon, much to his disgust.
After the dunking was over, it was reported that Suddeth snorted “Either that tradition goes, or the brand of snails in the pond will have to be improved.”
Campus Calendar
Tomorrow, 4:00 p.m. Georgia Parade, Lummus Park
8:15 p.m. Miami vs. Georgia, Roddey Burdine Stadium
After game — “M” Club Dance, Coral Gables Country Club
Sunday, 8:00 p.m. Reading of Dickens’ “Christmas Carol,” Frederich Koch, Jr., Lobby, Administration Building
Monday, 8:30 p.m. First Symphony Concert, Miami Senior High School
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. Senate Meeting, Room 224
10:30 a.m. Campus Citizens’ Meeting, Room 219
12:20 p.m. YW Cabinet Meeting, Room 290
3:30 p.m. Co-Ed Council Christmas Tea, Penthouse, Girls’ Dorm