Miami Hurricane, October 24, 1940

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Volume XIV
Coral Gables, Florida, October 24, 1940
Number 5
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Tops All Past Figures
Topping; all figures in the history of the University of Miami the total registration for the first semester of this year is over 1600, according to Hurry Provin, registrur.
Figures for the Adult Education Division ure not yet available, hut the registrar announces that combined*" with the 1384 students enrolled in
the regular division, they will pass the 1600 marker.
Of the 1384 regular students, 859 are men, and 525 are women, making the percentage figures 62 per cent to 38 per cent. Enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts are 087 students. Of this number 511 are working for bachelor of arts degrees, and 80 for the bachelor of science degree. In the pre-professional schools 80 are enrolled in pre-dental, 53 for preengineering, 32 for pre-medical and 50 for pre-law courses.
Working for the degree of bachelor of science in education are 78 students. The school of business administration has enrolled 409 students. There are 46 candidates for the bachelor of laws degree.
Of the 114 students in the school of music, 82 are working for the bachelor of music degree, 30 hope to win the bachelor of music in education degree, and so far two people are enrolled in courses leading to the degree of bachelor of music in instrumental supervision.
Jim Kalleen Named Frosh President
Freshman class elections yesterday ended with Jim Kalleen being named president, with all three of the other offices to be decided by run-off. Kalleen polled 141 voted to Bob Holland’s 89 in the run-off for the office of president. Preliminary voting for this office, held at a meeting on Tuesday, October 15, eliminated Ed Patton. Other offices received their first consideration by the class yesterday.
Highest names in the election for vice-president wore Gloria DeBoliac, with 74 votes, and Ellen Mary Orr, with 63. Others, who will not be voted on in the run-off elections, are Ed Sommers, Alice Halstead, and Irma Silverstein.
In the run-off for secretary are Ilortense Tepley, 74 votes, and Barbara Neblett, 67 votes. Also considered in the primary were Charlotte Motter, Carol Berkman, and Irma Silverstein.
Three candidates are still in the race for treasurer because of a tie in the second place. Bill Phillips received 43 votes and Howard Hanson and Jacqueline Watson each received 40 votes. Also nominated for this office were A1 Adler, Allen Siegel, Ray Richardson, Dick Harris, Irving Baker.
Officials at the election were honor court justices A1 Lane, Bill Reynolds, Catherine Hefinger, Irving Lei-bowitz, and Dave Phillips, chief justice. The time for run-off elections will be announced at the next freshman meeting.
Varsity Debaters See Action Soon
Varsity debating was the subject of last night’s Debate Council discussion. The team has had letters from Pennsylvania and Fordham seeking debates here, and has been invited to two tournaments, to be held at Stetson and Millsaps very soon, debate manager Larry Ropes announced.
The council will meet every Wednesday night with practice debates and orations being scheduled. Fraternities and sororities have been asked to cooperate by sending representatives to the meetings. Attendance of these representatives is essential for intramural participation.
Road trips are being planned for both men’s and women’s teams, and everyone with an interest in forensics is invited to attend next Wednesday’s meeting in the assembly room of the Administration Building at 7:30 p.m.
CHEMISTS MEET TONIGHT
.Speaker at tonight’s meeting of the Chemistry Society, which will be held as usual in the Beta Phi Alpha room, will be Marie Young.
Subject of the talk is “Chemical Changes in Cell Tissues during Anesthesia.” Visitors are welcome.
FINAL NOTICE
Students who have been photographed but have not gotten their activity hooka should do ao before tomorrow at 4:30 p.m. Anyone who cat identify hia picture from those unclaimed at the cashier’s office may have his book; others must have a four-picture strip, labelled
Registered Men Must Request Draft De ferment
In order to insure deferment, men students who registered for conscription, and are definitely eligible for Class I, should make certain that they request such deferment until July 1, 1941.
Section 5 (f) of the Selective Service Act states: “Any person who, during the year 1940, entered upon attendance for the academic year 1940-41 . . . and w'ho, while pursuing such course of instruction at such college or university, is selected for training and service under this Act prior to the end of such academic year, or prior to July 1, 1941, whichever occurs first, shall, upon his request, be deferred from induction into the land or naval forces for such training and service until the end of such academic year, but in no event later than July 1, 1941.”
A questionnaire will be mailed each draftee as his name is drawn. College men wishing to be deferred must definitely signify this‘desire, for they will not be automatically deferred by reason of being enrolled in a college or university. Otherwise, they will be eligible for immediate induction.
Senators Review Petitions, Revive Absence Rule
Reviewing petitions, approving the publication of a Student Directory, and reviving the unexcused absence rule for senators featured the Senate’s second meeting of the year held Tuesday in the group’s chambers.
Putting its stamp of approval on the mimeographing of a student Directory, the Senate granted a twelve dollar loan to Ed Langston and Ken Bragg, in charge of the book. With the Directory to list the names, home and local addresses, and phone numbers of the student body, more specific data will be available later.
Although the petition for $ ICO from the Co-Ed Council was tabled until the next meeting, senators voted to appropriate $79 to the cheerleaders for uniforms. However, it was decided that the grant will not be made until Jim Beusse presents a signed statement to the treasurer that he will be responsible financially for the uniforms. Previous to this act, controversial discussion was had as to how the the cheerleader appropriation for last year was spent.
Harry Rinehart, business manager of the Hurricane, read the publication’s Statement of Profit and Loss for last year. He stated that he thought a larger amount should be given the newspaper this year, owing to the increase in enrollment; definite figures will be presented in a petition next Tuesday.
President Hilbish stated that any senate member having two consecutive unexcused absences from senate meetings will be automatically dropped from the senate roll. It was moved, seconded, and carried that excuses will be presented to the student government officers, who will base decisions for excuses on the basis of requirements of the scholarship committee.
The next meeting of the group is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29. All senators must be present and students are welcome.
Clouse to Represent Florida at Conclave
John Henry Clouse, associate professor of physics and coordinator of civil pilot training at the University, will attend a convention of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mr. Clouse, who is chairman of the Florida section of the society, will represent southern Florida.
Librarian Attends Savannb Conference
Wliliam G. Harkins, librarian of the University of Miami, is attending the Southeastern Library Association Conference in Savannah, Ga.
At the conference, which is held every other year, discussions on library problems and how to combat them will be held.
Mr. Harkins is expected back by Monday.
Resigns as Senior Head
Gil White Elected
Treasurer of Class
At Meeting Monday
Art Tracy, who was elected president of the senior class at a special meeting Monday, resigned his office in a surprise letter to the seniors which is printed just below.
Tracy was chosen to fill a vacancy left by Charlie Franklin, who did not return to school this year. He transferred from Fordham, and played varsity basketball last year. He is president of Lambda Chi Alpha social fraternity.
To the Senior Claac
With this document, I, Arthur J. Tracy, do hereby officially tender my resignation as president of the senior class of the University of Miami, a position to which I was elevated four days ago.
The actual reason for my decision involves a technicality concerning my scholastic status. As a transfer from Fordham University, I found myself under a system of accrediting different than that to which I had been accustomed. This week when I checked over my qualifications for rradub^ion, I discovered that I had not fully achieved senior ranking in this University. Therefore, I feel it is only proper that I hold no office in a class of which I am obviously not a member.
I am deeply appreciative and fully conscious of the honor which has been bestowed upon me, and I wish to thank those who supported me in the election.
Sincerely,
Arthur J. Tracy, ’42
Gil White was chosen senior treasurer, replacing Elton Rosenblatt who resigned to run for the presidency. White is a Kappa Sigmn.
28% Increase In Registration For Accounting
With a twenty-eight percent increase in enrollment this semester, the department of accounting has found it necessary to enlarge its facilities. Aside from the regular day enrollment, four additional classes have been formed for the benefit of evening students, according to C. R. Addington, assistant professor.
Twenty-four semester hours, or enough for a major, are now available in accounting. The program is intended for those students who are interested in managerial control as well as professional accounting.
Adequate courses are being offered to candidates for C.P.A. certificates, awarded by the state after passing the required examinations. To meet these requirements the following courses and their corresponding credit values are available: principles of accounting, 6; accounting problems, 6; advanced accounting, 6; auditing, 2; financial investigations, 2; cost accounting, 2; advanced cost accounting, 2; hotel accounting, 2; governmental accounting, 3; federal tax accounting, 4; C.P.A. review, 4; business law, 6.
The present faculty includes C. R. Addington, assistant professor, 0. F. Weber and Walter Mucklow, lecturers, and John A. McLeland, instructor. Laboratory assistants are Eugene Cohen, Milton De Voe, James Moore, Lewis Oates, George Purdy, and Charles Ryder.
Campus Calendar
Week Ending Oct. 31 Thursday, Oct. 24—School of Education meeting, Card Room, 10:30. General Assembly and Pep meeting, Theatre, 10:30.
Key Club meeting, Assembly room, 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 23 — M Club Dance, Country Club, 10:30.
Saturday, Oct. 26 — Kappa Kappa Gamma Bridge, House, 2:30.
Chi Omega Formal Open House, 8 to 12.
Sunday, Oct. 27—Student Vespers, Social Hall, 5.
Concert, Band Room, 8.
Monday, Oct. 28—Women’s Student Government, Social Hall, 7. Musicale, Miss Foster, Lounge, 8. Tuesday, Oct. 29—Radio Committee, 213, 10:30. (Faculty*)
Commerce Club, Assembly Room, Adm. Bldg., 10:30.
Senate meeting, Senate Chambers, 10:30.
Thursday, Oct. 31—General Assembly and Pep meeting, Theatre, 10:30.
Undefeated Christians of Elon Meet Hurricanes Tomorrow Night
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Battlin' Bill
Steiner will be a powerful throat to the unmarred record of Elon’s Fighting Christians tomorrow night. Highly touted as a sophomore and freshman, Bill is just beginning to live up to advance expectations. Running from the left halfback post, an important cog in the Hurricanes’ Pittsburgh system offensive mechanism, he played an important part in Miami’s almost successful comeback against Catholic last week.
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Coed Council Plans Study Groups, Teas; Hears Lady Lawyer
“What the Law Profession Offers Women Today” was the subject of a talk given by Mrs. Herberta Leon-ardy, librarian of the law school, at a meeting of the Coed Council last Tuesday.
Carmel de Santis, violinist, played “Londonderry Air” and Kreisler’s arrangement of “The Old Refrain.” She was accompanied by Marion Freed. Jean Godard, accompanied by Thelma Hall, sang Dvorak’s “Songs My Mother Taught Me” and Ernest Charles’ “Let My Song Fill Your Henrt.”
Virginia Allen, president of the council, announced that three special interest groups, open to all women students, are being formed. Headed by Mrs. Natalie Lawrence, the browsing group, which plans to engage in discussions of new books and authors, will meet once a month beginning tomorrow, October 25, at 3:30 in room 119. The vocational guidance group led by Miss Barrett, and the music appreciation group headed by Mrs. Bergh will also meet once a month.
The scheduled meetings of these groups will be announced at the first tea sponsored by the council this year on Monday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the social hall.
NOTICE FOR FRESHMEN
All freahmen are to be at the Stadium Friday evening at 7:45. Dick Donovan will be in charge of the card atunt at the Miami-Elon game. Suzanna Walters will design the cheers.
New Music Society Elects Bleeke Head
Officers were elected by the newly-formed music club of the University of Miami at its meeting on Sunday, October 20. First open meeting of the group will be held on Sunday, October 27.
Elected to lead the club, whose purpose will be hearing, playing, and discussing music, are Donald Bleeke, president; Snuffy Smith, vice-president; Carmel de Santis, secretary; and Jean Drake, treasurer. Miss Bertha Foster is faculty sponsor of the club.
Participants to be presented on the program of Sunday night’s meeting are Jean Godard, Thelma Hall, Per-nard Sokoloff, Robert Bnasch, Sol Blumenkrantz, and the freshman quintet.
ATTENTION: PRE-MEDS
All students wishing to take the Medical Aptitude Test to be given November 8, please see Miss Barrett not later than Friday, Oct. 25.
Costumers Use Old Tires, Voile, Glue To Dress Soldiers, Women lor 'Androeles'
Women and soldiers of ancient Rome are the principal problems of the staff of fifteen which, under the direction of Charles Philhour, Jr., is preparing the 30 costumes for “An-drocles and the Lion.” Although the manufacture of costumes has already been going on for three weeks, the latest production of the Florida Play-makers will be presented in the Theatre on October 30 and 31 and November 1.
Gold-plated armor for the soldiers has been designed and executed by the costumers at a cost of forty cents for each individual outfit. To accomplish this economy, old rubber inner tubes were used to simulate leather and newspapers and cheesecloth were disguised as metallic breastplates. The entire suit of second class mail was then glued and gilded and embossed with a crest. The designs for these crests were constructed of paper toweling.
Stencils were used to put designs on the costumes of the Roman women for the play. Although there ore only two feminine leading characters in the cast, a bolt of voile has been purchased to make costumes. About five yards of material are used in each costume. The original material was white, but all the extras are to be outfitted with robes in different colors. A stove is kept lit all day backstage so that dyes can be melted and mixed.
The staff responsible for producing these costumes includes Lowell Veach, Jeunne Williams, Virginia Dey Armin, Jean Arthur, Mary Anderson, Mary Ida Zeman, Elizabeth Stone, Renee Greenfield, Barbara Neblett, Vivian Rnkoff, Bour Brown, Thelma Cox, Alice Guenther, Phyllis Salter and Dorothy Park.
Director of the production for which these costumes are being prepared is Sydney Head.
American Colleges Foster Advancement Of Paii-Aiiierieanisni
(By Associated Collegiate Press) America’s collegians are enthusiastic sponsors of the rise of Pan-Americanism. The trend toward solidifying relationships between the United States and her sister nations of the New World is evident in developments on hundreds of campuses. Education Important Importance of education’s role in this field is noted by the New York Times, which points out that in recent months the republics to the south have been subjected to a quiet but nevertheless intense “penetration,” the invasion of American school teachers. “Even more significant,” says the Times, “were the visits of whole groups of teachers and undergraduates who went south on serious study tours. The invasion undoubtedly will have beneficial repercussions on both continents.”
On the other side of the picture, the University of Iowa Daily Iowan notes that student enrollments in Spanish language classes at American colleges and universities are showing substantial increases over 1939. “This trend, the Iowan observes, “holds one of the strongest hopes for real improvement in un derstanding between the United States and its neighbor nations to the south.”
Practical Application A practical application to the subject is given by the Louisiana State university Daily Reveille, which cautions that “more than 200 students on this campus are not getting the co-operation that they should. These are Latin-Americans.” Charging that “the student body reneges in doing its part by mildly ‘snubbing’ our Latin-American friends,” the LSU publication comments that “the welfare of the United States in protecting its democracy and its people depends as much upon solidarity with its neighboring countries to the south as it does on its nrmy and navy.”
At Lafayette colege, the Lafayette requests new courses in Latin-American history and culture, declaring, “there is no doubt that our ties with these countries are becoming increasingly more important to our national defense.”
Similar in tone is an editorial in the Harvard Crimson. “As the United States peers out into the future,” observes the Crimson, “its leaders attempt to find security not only in
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Carolina Eleven Will Outweigh Miami Squad
Unbeaten but once tied, the Fighting Christians of Elon College in North Carolina face our fighting Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl tomorrow night at 8:15. Seventeen let-termen are on the Elon squad roster, and the maroon and gold clad eleven lias high hopes of upsetting Miami as they did once before in the distant days of the 1928 season.
Elon Haa 200-Poundera
Starting tomorrow night for the Christians will be a line that averages over 200 pounds. Saecker and Hopkins will be at ends, Causey and Donato at tackles, Palantonio and Showfety at guards, and Wilkinson at center. Magnatta will go at quarterback, Tomnnchek at fullback, and Boone and Yankowski at halfbacks. Elon will have a decided weight advantage over the Hurricanes, both in regulars and reserves.
Elon opened its season with a 42-0 win over Western Carolina State Teachers, and the following week was held to a 6-6 tie by Newberry. Appalachian State Teachers were defeated 7-0 by the Christians, and Lenoir-Rhyne dropped a bitterly-fought 8-6 game. Last week was an open date for the visitors, and Coach Allison has drilled his eleven against Miami plays for the past two weeks.
Joe Krutulis and Roy Robinson will open at ends for the Hurricanes, with Tom Kenrns and Frank Lehn at tackles, veterans Jolly Snowden and Matt Borek at guards, and sophomore Paul Carifeo at the pivot post. Johnny Kurucza will start at blocking quarterback, Red Tobin and Bill Steiner at halfbacks, and Doc Sapp at fullback.
Hurricanes Drilled Hard
Coaches Jack Harding and Hart Morris, none todi well pleased with
the team’s pass defense a:..! v. . against Catholic U. last week, have
l^een giving the squad plenty of work on both weaknesses every afternoon this week until long after dark.
Said Harding commenting on the Catholic encounter: “Our boys have proved to us that they have plenty of fight and determination, and although we were not pleased with some of the errors, wc were satisfied with their fine comeback against Catholic U.”
Tomorrow night’s game will be the last in the Orange Bowl before the Hurricanes leave for Lubbock, Texas to meet a powerful Texas Tech eleven, still undefeated.
Natural History Club Charter Approved
The Natural History Society, organization of those interested in natural history sciences, has been approved by the organizations committee and held its first meeting on Monday night to elect temporary officers.
At the next meeting the name and officers of the club will be ratified and faculty sponsors will be chosen. Temporary officers elected are president, Marvin Salup; vice-president, Oscar Owre; secretary and treasurer, Harriet Foster.
Faculty members who assisted at the organization meeting were Dr. F. G. Walton Smith, Dr. Jay F. W. Pearson, E. Morton Miller, and Taylor Alexander. Future meetings are to be held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
YM, YW Presidents Speak at Vespers
The first in a series of Student Vesper Services was held last Sunday with Lloyd Whyte, president of the YMCA as speaker. The subject was “Our Challenge—What are We Going to Do about our Christianity?”
Laura Green, President of the YWCA, will speak next Sunday on “Who Are You?” The Vesper services are under the direction of the YMCA and are open to all students.
Iloldswortli Speaks To Commerce Club
Frazier Payton presided at the first meeting of the Commerce club Tuesday morning. Dr. John Thom Holdsworth gave a short history of the club, pointing out its academic and social aims. Dr. James Carney spoke on “Ethics in Business."
Officers will be elected at the next meeting, Tuesday, October 29, nt 10:30 in the assembly room of the Administration building.
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