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Ivy Day, the most discussed and oldest tradition on the campus, will take place tomorrow afternoon. This year will reveal the winner of the inter-sorority sing, the new members of Mortar Board and the fifth wartime queen and her court. In glancing over the historying of Ivy Day, many cere monies have been left untouched while several additions have been made since its origination. The first Ivy Day, which takes its name from the plant which is placed in the ground each year by the junior and senior class presidents, was held on June 11, 1901. It grew out of the annual senior class day which was started in 1889. The senior class poet and class orator were intro duced at that time. On May 1, 1903, the first 13 men chosen to the In nocents society were announced and tapped during the Ivy Day ceremonies. The organization was founded as a purely Cornhusker group, having no affiliation with a national society, to foster student spirit. With only one Innocent left on the campus this year, it was deemed best to postpone choosing a new group until (See TRADITION page 2.) V r A ft ' 1 From Lincoln Journal. RAECHAL LOCK. . . . Ivy Day ceremonies will be moved to the coliseum if the weather does not clear. j : f -,zSi m -r, C z) . 1 Si : cl ) J ejl 'MtH( Br.t, JLfcrlsM Jgrtta.' IJHa J- H.wWl W-ry Raymond W J..- J"t Hm.phlH fH- ! ry !,, i i ' - .ii.. I Although clouds have blotted out the sun for the greater part of the second consecutive week, members of Mortar Board are making preparations to hold the tradi tional Ivy Day ceremonies on the green behind the admin istration building where the dias and throne for the May Queen have been set up. However, it the weatherman continues to be uncooperative today and tomorrow, festivities will be moved into the coliseum where they were held in 1942. Dedicated to the memory of Lorene Bennett Chandler, 1944 Mortar Board who was killed while serving her country in a vital war industry, the ceremonies will be gin at 1:45 p. m. with a short dedication by from Lincoln journal, the active members of Mortar Board. ITll"r"rtt Ivy and daisy chains carried by senior and junior women will precede the May Queen and court, which in cludes a maid of honor, four senior and four junior attend ee IVY DAY, page 3.) The 1911 Mortar Boards All IMrurm From Uncoln Journal MSm Vol. 88, No. 123 Friday, May 5, 1944 Eleanor Knoll, DG Wins Individual Speaking Honor Eleanor Knoll. Delta Gamma freshman, received first individual honors in the victory speaking contest sponsored by the speech department, and won the Delta Sigma Rho cup, which is awarded annually. Second place in individual hon ors went to Margaret Neumann. Canima Phi, and Hal Schwamb. Sig Ep, won third honors in the same division. Delta Gamma re ceived the silver gavel for placing high in organized house participa tion. Nadia Kanzman and Eleanor Knoll represented the winning house, and Roberta Burgess and (See ELEANOR KNOLL, page 2) Ag Fund Fesf Raises Money For Conclave Estes Fun Fest, a carnival to raise money to send representa tives to the annual conference of the Rocky Mountain region of the Student Christian Movement, will be held tonight at 7:30 p. m. in the ag activities building. The booths will include a Bingo stand at which prizes will be given away, a ring toss game, and for tune telling. A black market exhibit will dis play rationed articles. Pink lemon ade, popcorn balls, and cokes will be sold. Council Okays AUF Officers, Division Heads AUF appointments for officers, advisory council and division heads were approved by Student Council at the Wednesday meeting. Harold Andersen was appointed council representative to the AUF ... -r T T advisory council ana Jim now read new additions to the AUF constitution, which must be reap proved by the council constitutions committee, headed by Pat Cole, and then passed by a majority vote of the council. Altho it was thought that Wed (See COUNCIL, page 2.) Lt. H. O. Brunner Holds Signal Corps Interviews Lt. H. O. Brunner, recruiting for Signal Corps civil service work, will interview students interested in government jobs today and tomorrow from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the U. S. employment service office. Lieutenant Brunner will also hold interviews during the week of May 15-20. v State Academy of Sciences Has Annual Meeting at UN Over 200 members of the Ne braska Academy of Science are expected to attend the 54th an nual meeting of the group wnic:: will be held on tne university campus today and tomorrow. 'Forum of the Air' Talks on Nebraska In Industrial Field Discussing the topic of industry in Nebraska will be the university "Forum of the Air" broadcast Sat urday over KFAB at 5:30 p. m. Dean O. J. Ferguson, college of engineering, will appear as the moderator for the second time. Other participants will be Clif ford Hicks, associate professor of business and management; Dr, W. E. Militzer, assistant professor of chemistry, and Mr. Wm. Stoner of the Western Brick & Supply Co The topic for discussion is "Can We Get a Toe Hold for Industry in Nebraska?" Registration opened this morning at 8:30 a.m. in Morrill hall ani the first sectional meetings got underway at 9. Setcional meetings make up the renter nait of the nroffram. and several general sessions will be held. At 11 a.m., Kirk Kryan, Harvard university geologist, will speak at the Union on "Early Man in America," at a session sponsored jointly by the academy and the university convocations committee. Manter Addresses Banquet. Dr. C. W. Manter of the uni versity zoology department will speak on "Some Postwar Problems of Science" at the annual banqiut to be held at 6 p. m. tonight at the Union. Following the banquet, the group will go to Avery laboratory where Dr. L. A. Sweet of Park., Davis & Company will talk rxi "Approaches to Chemotherapy." The earth science section has planned a symposium on loess, th (See SCIENCE, page 2.) Dvy Bay La HOTtt Montana Johnny Ag Biscuit Peppy Peg Rae's Girl Ruttel III Red CMO Dot" a Barb Bet Shy Ann Little Mountain ( Rag's Betl Odds Jockey 5-3 Missing 5-4 No Boy 12-1 No Boy 2- 1 Preay 7-5 Sis $-5, Kappa Ouo- 4- S Verna M. 5- S No Boy 4-S Lionheart 3- 1 No Boy 1-2 Missing Comment Has been striving for this race for three years; despite recent set-back should be there at the finish. Working well, but will be overshadowed by stable-mate Will win if jockey goes to the whip. Comes from a long line of winners; care ful coaching has done the trick. This one has been trained for it; good jockey and experience; should place. Past wins make this odds-on favorite a cinch. This filly runs as she pleases; should place, but judges may disqualify because of un certain temperament. . There's a reason "Y" she won't lose. This two year old should win if the track is right. Best entry In the race; this two year fa vorite was disqualified fast year because of age. Lanky Lass 3-5 No Boy This one will come under the wire first; discrimination against last year's entry; stable deserves a winner. Muscles Mac 5-1 Missing Had training in two stables; this late en- try won WAA derby. TerriMe Tommy 20-1 No Boy Stable has another winner. , , eft t n Primed for this race; more of a show Legacy Lou 50-1 Dummy horse and wm fjnd p'ce toQ fagt Able Abel 20-1 A. Duet From a rich stable, but doesn't show speed. . t This late entry is a popular choice ami Dummy's Doll 5-1 Dummy well-behaved; runs best on clear track. Pi Phi Pride 3-5 Butch-Jody Strongest stable brings forth another cinch. Nat the Nag 3-1 No Boy Watch this late entry who is coming up fast. Beaver Barti 20-1 No Boy This horg trie- h&rd but doesn-t have tne weight. Goodie 30-1 Doubtful This nag is ju3t one of the mob. Striving Stern 10-1 No Boy Hard-working plug has reputation but lacks backing; stable is too crowded. B' Char 20-1 No Boy stable crowded but in good racing form. Doug's Lady 40-1 Missing Too bad Doug isn't hera. V