Miami Hurricane, December 12, 1940

              Keith Phillips
was elected president oi the sophomore class at li:30 today, defeating Snuify Smith by a vote of 52-6. President of the class during his freshman year. Phillips replaces Bill Blount, who resigned last week.
The Miami
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT NEW SPAPER
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Hurricane
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Three Senators
were elected by the sophomore class at 10:30 today. They are Eleanor Arthur, 35 votes, Stuart La Motte 30 votes and Russ Coates, 32 votes. They replace Preston, Orr and Smith.
Volume XIV
Coral Gables, Florida, December 12. 194D
Number 12
'Personal Appearance ’ Opens Tonight One-Act Plays Next Wednesday Night
Students Write, Produce Three Experimentáis
The third bill of original one-act plays written and directed by students will be presented on Wednesday, December 18, at 8:30 in the theatre. No admission is charged for these performances.
"The Unpromised Land,” a tragedy of the present war, was written by Manuel Roth and directed by Mary Alice Kirton. Dorothy Park is stage manager and Jeane Williams and Betty Jaeger designed the setting, which represents a refugee boat. Taking roles in the play are Lai Edwards, Dr. Bergman; Manuel Roth, Gortman; Robert Breslin-Anthony, Pierre; Elton Rosenblatt, Limey; Mary Ida Zeman, Mary; Stewart La Motte, A Priest; and Dan Squires, The Steward.
A street in Germany is the setting for the second play, "The Whistlers,” which is intended to be an impression of Nazidom, by its author, William Reich. Betty Jaeger designed the setting, Evelyn Ausländer is director and Renee Greenfield is stage manager. The cast includes Edward Gay-lor, Fritz Schleiner; Arthur Fixier, Hans Weiner; Jacqueline Leiberman, Officer’s Wife; Lloyd Symansky, Officer; and Meade Stockdell, George Walls, Gordon Sherwood, and Dan Squires, ns soldiers.
"Brother Trouble” is the final title of Bebe Fineman’s comedy, originally named "It’s a Great Life.” Robert Baasch and Dorothy Bailey designed the setting, a family living room. Meade Stockdell is director and Vivian Rakoff is stage manager. In the cast are Barbara Willock, Mrs. Browning; John Shinn, Mr. Browning; Bill Appleby, Harold; and Penny Roth, Peggy.
The programs are under the general supervision of Mrs. Opal Euard Motter, with Charles Philhour acting as technical director. Shirley Haimes and Phyllis Salter are in charge of properties and costumes for all three plays.
National Music Contest Open To Miami Students
A national contest for musicians between the ages of 18 and 23 has been announced by the-National Federation of Music Clubs, offering as grand prize, appearance as soloist with nationally known orchestras.
The Florida division of the club has extended an invitation to University students to participate in its branch of the contest, which will be held at Lakeland, Florida, on April 19, in 1941.
Prizes of appearances with famous orchestras of the state will be presented to Florida winners. The Schubert memorial award, the national prize, consists of two appearances with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and two with the Philadelphia Symphony. In addition, $1000 will be awarded to the winner.
Six classifications have been made for the contest, including piano, violin, organ, cello, woman's voice, and man’s voice. Mrs. A. W. Hodges, of Eustis, Florida, is state chairman of the contest.
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B.S.U. Secretary Will Go to State Meeting
State secretary of the Baptist Student Union, Clementine Smith, Miami student, will attend a planning board meeting of the organization at Southern College, Lakeland, Florida.
The Reverend B. Ward Barr, pastor of the University Church who is advisor to the local organization, will also attend the conference.
Another state officer, Sabin Landry, Jr., will visit this campus some time in January, it was announced today.
JOHNSON TO ADDRESS CPO
Guest speaker at the College Presbyterian Organization potluck supper program for this afternoon at 4:30 in the social hall will be Dr. James V. Johnson.
NO MORE HELL WEEK
Kappa Sigma fraternity announced late last night that it had broken all previous precedents and had abolished any form of basing known as fraternity Hell Week. Fraternity Hell Week is the name given to informal initiations on the campus, and the custom has been done away with at a great many universities and colleges.
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Beatrice Melliker. Phyllis Sailer, and Shirley Haimes. left to right, have leading roles in "Personal Appearance.”—News cut
Late Dispatches Show Sororities Primed for Glamour Bowl Tuesday
Coral Gables, Fla., Dec. 12. (Chi O New Syndicate) The fighting female football warriors of Chi Omega sorority will meet a highly touted Kappa Kappa Gamma team Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 on the Blue Road Practice field, determined to win or go down fighting.
After a week of strenuous practice sessions, the Chi Os are more than ready. Head Coach Walt Kichef-ski and Line Coach Roy Lewis have been drilling their charges on special variations of the Notre Dame system which Chi O will use. A tricky, hand-waving shift, and an extensive repertoire of tricky pass plays will be featured. Frequent skull drills have been held to familiarize Kichefski’s squad with the system, which depends on a fast, alert backfield and a hard-charging line for successful execution. The Chi Os will have a large reserve squad, and will probably substitute full teams during the game.
"We’re gonna have a rough, tough bunch,” Coach Kichefski gleefully announced yesterday. At the same time, he said that officials for the game had been agreed upon, and that Rocco Flamiglietti, Seymour Simon, and Bill Dayton will officiate. Trainer Bill will be accompanied by his full stock of equipment to take care of possible and very probable injuries.
The Chi Os will start Micky Meek-ins at center. Pass snatchers Anne Evuns and Ginny Allen are the probable starting ends. Dottie Lowe will run the team from the quarterback position. Janette Silverglade, punting artiste, and Penny Roth, aggressive blocker, will hold down the halfback berths, and Mary Wells Milam will start at fullback.
Rasco, Hester Attend Institute
Dean R. A. Rasco and William J. Hester, members of the law school faculty, attended thp Florida State Bar Association Institute for Attorneys at Law in Deland, Fla., December 6 and 7. The meeting was sponsored by Stetson University College of Law.
Dean Rasco served as one of the sponsors, and Mr. Hester presented a paper at a round table discussion on "Property Rights and Custody of Children in Divorce Cases.”
Campus Calendar
Week Ending Dec. 19 Friday, Dec. 13 — Personal Appearance, Cardboard Theater, 8 p.m. Queen of Clubs Dance, Biltmore, 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 14—Zeta Tau Alpha Pledge Bridge Party, House, 2:00 to 5.
Faculty Dinner, Tiffin, 7 p.m.
Alpha Epsilon Phi Hayride, 8 p.m. Personal Appearance, Cardboard Theater, 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 15—Reception for Symphony Artists, Lounge and Card Room, 5:30.
Sigma Alpha Iota Christmas Vespers, Theater, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
A Christmas Carol, Reading, Theater, 8:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16 — Co-ed Council Christmas Tea, Lounge, 3:30 p.m. Symphony Concert, 8 p.m. Musicale, Lounge, 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 — International Relations Club, Card Room, 8 p.m. Snarks Meeting, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 19—General Assembly, 10:30.
Coral Gables, Fla., Dec. 12 (KKG Press) Kappa Kappa Gamma’s touch-ball amazons rounded out their first week of practice today in fine style. The entire squad seems to be in good form and, barring practice injuries, will be primed and ready for the first Glamour Bowl next Tuesday.
"We’ve got a sharp ball club here,” was the only comment made by Kappa coach Jack Flowers yesterday. Co-coach Robin Hart surprisingly enough refused to make a statement. Their charges spent most of the afternoon running plays and drilling on defensive tactics. After a closed session on Kappa Field, the entire team was transported to Salvador Park, where extensive passing and punting drills were held. Chi Omega scouts (about 20 strong) were on hand to pick up pregame information.
The Kappas are depending on Bpeed and a potent passing attack for their scoring punch. Whiz Weis-iger, dead-eye passer, and Thelma Hall, glue-fingered receiver, are expected to spark the Kappa offensive thrusts. Winnie Wood is KKG’s punting ace.
Starting at the pivot post for the Kappas will be Jeannie Vandevere. Thelma Hall and Hallie Mudro, a vicious blocker, will hold down the end berths. In the backfield will be a fine array of shifty runners. At halfback will be Winnie Wood and Dot-tie Ashe, who will be seen in action for the first time. Janie Cochran will pilot the team from the quarterback post. Star passer and rugged defensive standout Whiz Weisiger will be the mainstay of the Kappa squad and she will probably be the spearhead of the expected Kappa aerial bombardment.
Tardy? Toss Another Nickel in the Pot
Economics instructor Downes has a classful of problem students at 8:30 three days a week. At least half the class reports by 9 (if they rush). As the late comers file in they drop a nickel in the "kitty,” a little brown satchel perched on the desk.
The first day after this plan was instituted, tardy admissions piled up to $1.15. This racket will keep up until Christmas holidays when the entire jackpot will be doubled by Downes (if not too large) and a basket will be made up for an unfortunate family.
The class asks that the five students, who persist in being on time, get a little Christmas spirit and stay in the slop shop ten minutes longer.
YM Deputation Team Discusses Church
"Why I Go to Church” was the subject discussed by the YMCA’s first deputation team of the University at the Miami Springs Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
The talks were given in rebuttal to a recent magazine article titled "Why I Do Not Go to Church.” Speakers were Jane Knight, who discussed “The Elements of Church Worship,” Bill Hallman, "What I Give the Church,” and Robert Hess, “What the Church Means to Me.”
Lloyd Whyte was chairman for the evening and Dr. William H. Mac-Master, professor of religious education at the University, gave the benediction. The same team will present a different program at the West Flagler Park Baptist Church on Sunday, December 15.
Playniakers Pr< •sent Second Big Production
At 8:30 tonight the Florida Play makers will present "Personal Appearance,” their second major production. This popular comedy, i satire on the movie industry, is dir ected by Frederick ICOch, Jr. Its sets were designed by Hilaries W. Phil-hour.
In the leading role, Phyllis Salter becomes Carol Arden, a temperamental movie queen. As Gladys Kelsey, ■i movie-struck high school girl, Lynn Fljiks has another leading part. In supporting roles are cast Robert Lewis Zenian as Tuttle, the publicity agent, Charlotte Motter as Aunt Kate, Shirley Haimes as Joyce Stru thers, Robert Breslin-Anthony as "Bud,” Lowell Veach as Clyde Pel-ton, Ronnie Oberman as Mrs. Stru-thers, Gordon Sherwood as Johnson, and Beatrice Melliker as Jessie.
“Personal Appearance” has been one of the most successsful plays presented on Broadway. It ran for three years, five hundred performances. Since its release for amateur production, the play has become even more popular.
The play will also be presented Friday and Saturday evenings. Students can exchange activity book tickets for reserved seats at the book store from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Activity books cannot be exchanged at the box office after 7:30 p.m.
Miami IRC Group Will Send Delegates To State Conclave
A delegation from the University branch of the International Relations Club will attend a state convention in Gainesville, Florida, on Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15.
All the colleges in Florida will be represented at the convention, at which Miami delegates will read two papers and conduct a conference. Principal business of the meeting is the election of officers, decision on the next meeting place, and a Latin-American Round Table.
Jacques Wilson, president of the Miaqji group, will conduct a conference and read a paper on “Cessation of Aid to Britain; Arm the United States.” Mrs. S. P. Dunne will also present a discussion of the subject “We Should Continue Limited Aid to Britain.” Miss Margaret McKee will also attend the conference as a Miami delegate.
Foundation Names Student Counsellor
A counsellor for Jewish students on campus has been appointed by the B’Nai B’Rith Hillel Foundation, it was announced this week by the administration.
The Hillel foundation is devoted to cultural, religious, and social work among Jewish students in American universities, and maintains counsellors or foundations on many leading campuses throughout the country. The University of Miami is one of 43 institutions in the United States served by this foundation.
The counsellor is Rabbi Colman Zwitman of Temple Israel in Miami. Dr. Jacob H. Kaplan, lecturer in philosophy at the University, is rabbi emeritus of that congregation.
YW Collects Toys In Christmas Drive
Collection of toys and food will replace the previous tag sales as the YWCA Christmas project this year, Ann Lockwood, chairman of the drive, announced today.
During this week a collection box will be placed in room 232. Each sorority and fraternity on campus has a member on the planning committee, which will meet tomorrow at 12:20 in the social hall.
"The Hanging of the Greens,” traditional Christmas ceremonial of the Y.W.C.A.’s over the world will be observed Tuesday at 7a30 at the Miami YWCA building.
A cabinet meeting of the University group was called for 10:30 Tuesday in room 213 by Laura Green, president.
METHODISTS CAROL
Christmas carols were the program at the potluck supper held by the Methodist student organization yesterday. Gladys Tubbs was program chairman and Ruth Pressett and Ed Langston were in charge of the potluck supper.
Pi Chi Queen Of Clubs Hop Is Tomorrow
Queen of Clubs Will Be Chosen; Eleventh Annual Affair is at Biltmore
Final preparations for the eleventh annual Queen of Clubs dance to be given by Pi Chi fraternity tomorrow night at the Miami Biltmore Country Club have been completed by Chairman Keith Phillips, Jr.
Representatives of the eight sororities on campus will compete with those of sororities of Greater Miami high schools for the “Queen of Clubs”
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trophy to be awarded the winner, chosen by official judges, nfter the coronation at midnight.
The candidates include: Dorothy Lightman, Alpha Epsilon Phi; Barbara Curran, Beta Phi Alpha; Alma Jane Lindgren, Chi Omega; Winnie Jacoby, Delta Phi Epsilon; Mary Maroon, Delta Zeta; Dobey Spence, Kappa Kappu Gamma; Mary Elizabeth Anderson, Sigma Kappa; Peggy Brennan, Zeta Tau Alpha; Marjorie Du Puch, A1 Fete; Frances Heether, Danaides; Nancy Sanders, Masque; Martha Black, Pleiades; Donelda Wilson, Pyramid; and Paddie Lynn, Triad.
Dancing will begin at 9:30 to the music of Chet Brownagle and his orchestra. Admission is two dollars a couple; proceeds will be given to the Donald Grant Memorial Library Fund.
204 Juniors, Seniors Neglect Ibis Photos
204 seniors and juniors have not yet had their class pictures made for the 1941 Ibis. Today, Friday, and Saturday is the last time the photographer will be in room 336 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students who fail to have their photographs made this week will have to go to the studio at 2204 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables. Proofs must be picked up and returned to the studio.
There is no charge for class pictures. Junior men should wear coat and tie.
ARG Will Sponsor Christinas Seal Sale
Setting a $75 goal for the University sale of Christmas seals this year, the Association of Religious Groups will sponsor their annual drive next Thursday and Friday. Laura Green is general chairman.
Each student purchasing five seals will receive a red spangle, signifying their contribution. The aim is to enroll University students 100 percent.
Assisting the chairman will be Kathleen Wilson and Ray Renuart, sales, Betty Lou Baker, sororities, Sid Kline, fraternities, and Harry Rinehart, publicity.
Town and'Gown Tea Is This Afternoon
Town and Gown’s annual Christmas tea will be held this afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Bowman F. Ashe, 2475 South Bay-shore drive.
The program, featuring Jean Godard singing Christmas carols, includes several instrumental numbers played by the Golden String Trio, composed of Selma Einbinder, violinist, Anna Dalida, violinist, nnd Blanche Krell, hurpist.
Mrs. Charles W. Kelly, president of Town and Gown, will receive with Mrs. Ashe. Guests will be Miamians interested in the University and wives of the faculty members.
Four past presidents, Mrs. Vincent Wyman, Mrs. Robert Pentland, Mrs. Frank Weiland, and Mrs. H. B. Fultz will assist at the tea table.
“SCIENCE IN LITERATURE”
Dr. Elmer V. Hjort and Dr. F. G. Walton Smith will speak for science and Billie Sabshin and Harold Rash-kis will support literature in a forum discussion of “Science in Literature” at English Honors Society meeting in the lounge tonight at 8:30.
BUSINESS STAFF MEETS
Ibi« buaine» staff will hold its first meeting of the year Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. in room 325, business manager Ira van Bullock announced yesterday. All persons interested in soliciting yearbook advertising are asked to be present.
Symphony Plays First Concert Monday Night
Vronsky, Babin, Duo-pianists, Are Guest Artists; Bitter To Conduct
John Bilter will conduct the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra in the first concert of its thirteenth season at the Miami senior high school Monday evening at 8:30. Guest artists will be Vronsky and Babin, duo-
pianists.
Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin, Mr. and Mrs. Babin in private life.
'fwere both born in Russia. They met
Ibis Obtains $3 Per Student Appropriation
Granting an amount equal to $3.00 per student to the Ibis and appropriating $16 to Iron Arrow were the major actions taken by the Student Senate in its meeting Tuesday.
Although the Ibis staff petitioned the group for an amount equal to $2.85 per student plus the funds left over from Ibis publications of prior years, $3.00 per student was appropriated. Excess money from past years, totaling between $700 and $900, will revert back to the Senate.
Part of the Ibis fund will be used for payment of pictures of M Club members, following an authorization gi-anted by senators.
Money awarded Iron Arrow will be used to engrave the names of last year’s new members on the plaque of the organization.
The petition of the Florida Play-makers for $190 to help provide necessary electrical equipment was tabled, following the Senate’s decision that too little definite information was available. However, the recommendation of the Finance Committee was read, namely: that five cents per student for each major production be allotted the group, the maximum amount for each play not to exceed $20.
The next meeting of the Senate is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17. All senators are urged to be present for the last meeting of 1940.
First Dramatic Radio Program Set For Friday
First series of radio dramatic programs in the history of the University will be inaugurated tomorrow over station WIOD with “The Note of Warning,” at 2:15.
The play, which is being broadcast in the interests of the sale of Christmas seals, will be directed by Birdie Laughinghouse. Members of the cast are Lorraine J. Corsiglia, William L. Gale, Irving Stuart Lebowitz, Jerome Bass, and Robert Breslin-Anthony.
Another activity of the Radio Workshop for the week is the presentation this morning at the North Miami Women’s Club of a program entitled “Trends in Radio.” Sydney Head, director of the Workshop, presented a talk, which was illustrated by a playlet. Taking part were Grace Berg, Barbara Willock, Lebowitz, and Anthony.
In the weekly Classroom of the Air show to be presented this afternoon on WIOD at 2:15, Burton Fish, violinist, and Walter Wertheimer, violinist, will play duets. Edwin Gins-burg, baritone, will sing.
APO Asks Students For Aid to Needy
Beginning tomorrow, Alpha Phi Omega will have boxes stationed at the rotunda, cafeteria, and theater entrances of the Main building where students are asked to deposit contributions of clothing, food, and toys for the fraternity’s Christmas drive to benefit needy families of the vicinity.
Coral Gables Boy Scouts are cooperating on the project, and will solicit local merchants for perishable goods. Anyone wishing to contribute money may leave it with Harry Rinehart in the Hurricane office, room 341.
The drive will continue until the beginning of the Christmas holidays.
SAI Will Present Musical Vespers
Christmas Vesper service will be presented by Sigma Alpha Iota, professional music sorority, 5:30 Sunday in the theatre. The program will be entirely musical.
Members of the sorority, faculty, and chorus are on the program. Those participating will be: Eunice Preston, Rosemary Hoffman, Helen Neilson, Martha Riles, piano; Marjorie Kemp, violincello; Anna Dalida, viola; Jean Drake, clarinet; Betty Brownlie, flute. Accompanists are Marie Farmer Wright on the harp and Evelyn Plagman Jones on the piano.
in Berlin while studying with Artur Schnabel. Their appearance here is part of their fifth American tour which started in October with three performances with the New York Philharmonic Symphony orchestra.
Vronsky and Bnbin, accompanied by the orchestra, will play the Concerto in C Major for two pianos by Johann Sebastian Bach. They will also play an unaccompanied group.
This will be the orchestra’s first formal concert under Mr. Bitter’s direction. Prior to assuming the position vacated last year by Dr. Arnold Volpe’s death, Mr. Bitter was conductor of the Florida Symphony orchestra. Last summer, he toured South America ns assistant to Leopold Stokowski on the All American Youth Orchestra’s trip.
As in past years, student activity books will be exchangeable for tickets at a special table'in the lobby Monday night. The Coral Gables Bus company has agreed to run special buses to the high school from the Gables terminal at 8 o’clock Monday and back to the Gables nfter the concert.
The complete program follows: Symphony in C Minor Numhrr One Brahms Un poco sostenuto - Allegro Andnntr sostenuto Un poco allegretto e grazloso Adagio - Allegro non tropo mn con brio Andante from the D Major String Quartet Arnold Volpe
(Arranged for String Orchestra by the Composer)
Second Concerto in C Major for Two Pianos nnd Strings	Bach
Allegro Maestoso Adagio ovvero Largo Fuga - Allegro
Vronsky nnd Babin
Barcarolle	Rachmaninoff
Etude Number Three	Habln
Polka and Fugue from “Schwanda"
Weinberger
Vronsky nnd Babin
Pomp and Circumstance	F.lgar
Newnianites Will Attend Barry Tea
Members of the student body of Barry' College, new Catholic school for girls, will entertain the members of the University’s Newman club at a reception on Saturday at 4:00.
At a meeting yesterday evening the club decided to hold a return party and made plans for a Sunday mass at St. Teresa, which will be attended by all members. Initiation of new members and a party in their honor to be held after the Christmas holidays was also discussed by the club.
Koch Will Read “Carol” Sunday
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Rending the version of the "Christmas Carol” read by Charles Dickens on a lecture tour of the United States, Frederick H .Koch, Jr., assistant professor in the dramatics department, will present his annual reading of the well-known story Sunday night in the theatre at 8:30.
An annual tradition at the University, the program was moved from its place in the lounge of the Administration building because of overcrowding last year. A chorus from the music department will assist in the presentation of the story.
Hjort Will Entertain Chemistry Society
Dr. and Mrs. Elmer V. Hjort will entertain members of the Chemistry society at a dinner at their home Thursday, December 19, at 6 p.m.
Karnes Lipscomb will be initiated at the meeting to be held after dinner. Speaker for the evening will be Jean Mustard.
Taylor Alexander, botany instructor, addressed the society at the December 5 meeting. His talk consisted of material taken from the book he is now writing as a thesis for his doctor’s degree.
MORE PHARMACISTS NEEDED
New York (ACP)—American colleges and universities are not supplying enough phdrmacy graduates to meet the replacement demand.
So declares Dr. Charles W. Ballard, dean of Columbia University’s college of Pharmacy.
With about 2,500 jobs for licensed pharmacists available every year through replacements alone, Dean Ballard reports it is hardly likely the annual output of graduates will exceed 2,000 in the next few years.