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Vol 48 No. 130 Sunday, May 2, 1948 Will Sponsor Panel DGi library Guest Speakers to Discuss Russian Relations Tuesday "How can we establish friendly relations with Russia?" "Can our foreign policy lead to peace?" These questions will be discussed at a forum to be held in the Love Library auditorium, Tuesday, May 4th at 8 p. m., according to Gordon Lippitt, executive secretary of the University Y.M.C.A. The forum will feature guest speakers Lee Chatfield, Milo W. Price, Richard Criley and Reese Wilkinson. Ted Sorenson will be chairman and Charles Goolsby and Dr. Curtis Elliot, professor of economics, will be moderators. Lee Chatfield is the assistant dean of men. Formerly a lieutenant colonel in the infantry, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He has an M.A. in educational psychology. Milo W. Price is an instructor in the political science department. Richard Criley has a BA. from the uni versity and a B.A. degree in history from the University of California. He was a captain in the army and a member of General Eisenhower's staff. Criley belongs to the Communist party in Illinois. Reese Wil kinson, a member of the city council, will be the fourth speaker. Charles Goolsby said, "The forum is not designed to criticize nor spread any particular teaching or political theory, but is aimed at helping students, faculty and interested citizens to arrive at rational conclusions on the present international situation." , Each member will talk for ten minutes and question each other, "The meeting will be opened to questions from the audience. All stu dents may attend. Banquet Closes Engine College Annual Open House Week Lawrie To Direct Raising Of All University Fund Appointment of Peg Lawrie as director of the AUF for the coming year was announced by Joan Farrar of the AUF advisory board at the Student Council meeting Wednesday. Miss Lawrie has been treasurer of the organization for the past year. She is a Mortar Board, a member of Student Foundation board, Coed Counsel ors, and Pi Lambda Theta. Other officers named were: ad visory d o a r a members, Bob Easter, Joan Farrar, Jo Kel lenbarger, and Norm L e g e r; head solicitor, Ted Gunderson; publicity chair man, Bruce Johnson; assis tant publicity chairmen, Neil Atkinson; trea surer. Betty Bloss; clerical head, Mallory. The board was appointed by the past AUF advisory board and the faculty sponsor, Dr. Elliot. In approving the appointments, the Student Council added a rec ommendation that the organiza tion draw up a constitution and elect its own officers in the future. This year's officers were: direc tor, Beth Noerenberg; advisory board, Joan Farrar, Marcia Mock ett, John Osier, Martin Pesek, and Harriet Quinn; head solicitor, Bob Easter; publicity chairman, Norm Leger; treasurer, Peg Lawrie; clerical head, Jo Kellenbarger. IS X . tl IMIIM McEIhaney Voted Prexy Of Honorary Pi Lambda Theta, professional J honorary sorority of Teachers col lege, elected officers for the op ening year at a meeting in the Union, April 27. Officers elected were: President Marian McEI haney; vice president, Lois Kroehler; sec retary, Ila Faye U 1 s trom, re porter, Jacque lin Hill. T w e nty-one new members lMmub McKihaaor were initiated Lincoln journal, into the organ ization at the spring initiation ceremonies April 20, in Parlors BC of the Union. Initiates Named. The initiates are: Elsie Berg, Nancy Brown, Helen Anne Chase, Catherine Elliot, Joan Farrar, Nancy Garey, Lois Gillett, Lois Gobar, Norma Hansen, Phyllis Harris, Jacquelyn Hill, Lois Kroehler Shirley Laflin, Betty Laird, Peggy Lawrie, Patricia Line, Dorma McAuley, Marguer ite Nootz, Dona Reagon, Ila Faye Ulstrom, and Glenna Van Horn. At the banquet following the ceremonies, Marilyn Markusson, delegate to the National Concen tion of Pi Lambda Theta, report ed on the activities of the nation al organization and cited oppor tunities for participation of the local group. Lincoln Journal. Mary Helen Contested Election Set For Thursday The election of senior Pub board member was set for Thurs day, May 6 by the Student Council at their last meeting, Wednesday. The reballoting of this section of the spring election was necessi tated by an error in the Pub board ballot when one name was omit ted. Jack Selzer, vice president of the council and chairman of the election committee, stated that it was necessary to hold re-election of this office as soon as the new Student Council could set up the machinery to do so. The election will be held on city campus in the" main hallway of the Union, and on ag campus in the Student Activities building from 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Only j un lets are eligible to vote. The new judiciary comrrittee of the council, to be headed t y Dick ScMeusener, was elected Wednes day and includes Betty Aasen, Joan Farrar, Bill Schenck, and Barbara Spear. The 36th annual Engineer's Week open house which began April 29 demonstrated the theme "Today's Dream Tomorrow's Reality" to a crowd of 6,000 per sons. Visitors saw latest engineering developments in Nebraska river control systems, radar and sonar equipment, mobile telephone sys tems turbo-jet engine, agricultural machinery, modern housing and interior decorating. The week was highlighted by a convocation, field day and banquet for all en gineering students. Mr. Francis J. Curtis, vice president of Monsanto Chemical company spoke at the engineers morning convocation at the Sttuart theater. Mr. Curtis told the group that there is need for training beyond the highly tech nical and specialized fields of en gineering itself, and the engineer, especially if he is interested in positions in management, should be familiar with business and the arts as well. The Field day was held Friday afternoon at Pioneers park. After a picnic lunch faculty represent atives vied in a "bull session" con test. First place ., honors in the Filings for Two Publications Close Filings for positions on the Cornhusker and Corn Shucks will close Friday, May 7. Application blanks may be secured in the of fice of the School of Journalism and when filled out may be de posited there. These applications were opened Monday, April 26. The board of student publications will meet the morning of Satur day, May 8, to make appointments for these new staffs. Filings for positions on The Daily Nebraskan will open on Monday, May 10, and will close on Friday, May 21. The Publica tions Board will meet on the morning of Saturday, May 22 to make appointments for these posi tions. The Publications Board will hold its final meeting of the year Saturday, May 29, to let appro priate contracts for all the stu dent publications to cover all of the coming year. competition went to John F. Schrunk of agricultural engineer ing. Inter-departmental racing competition and a baseball game in which the chemical engineers took the cup concluded the day. The Engineers gathered at 7:30 p. m. Friday for a banquet con cluding the week activities. Toast master Lee White presented Dean Green who announced winners of the various awards and scholar ships. Recipients of awards and scho larships were: Max Bailey, O. J. Fee award. Lauren Morin, freshman scholarship. Sidney Campbell, American Institute of Architects. Warren Koenig, Associated Institute of Chemical Engineers award. John Beers, Associated General Con tractors. See BANQUET, page 4. Council Names Joe Jankovitcli '49 Yell King Blond cheer leader Joe Janko vitch was named '49 Yell King by the Student Council at their meeting Wednesday. A sophomore in biz ad, Janko vitch is from Grand Island and has been on the cheering squad for two semesters. He was re sponsible for this year's new "Let Her Rip" yell. Other cheer leaders nominated for the office were Norm Leger and Bill Mickle. Leger declined the nomination because the posi tion would over point him. Although any student is eligible for the position of Yell King, it was the decision of the Council to select a varsity cheer leader, as has been the policy in the past. Besides being in charge of the cheering section at athletic events, it is the duty of the Yell King to assist in an advisory capacity in the selection of cheer leaders. He works with the Com Cobs and Tassels, pep organizations, and with the rally committee. He co ordinates rallys with the athletic department. The operation of the card section is under the Yell King's direction, and he also as sists Mr. Lentz with the stunts put on by the band. Fishwood Reigns At Farmers Fair Jack DeWulf Wins Whisker King Title BY LOUISE McDILL As News Editor I . rfc J A l . , ,fv!, v " Jiifas11 3'j Er ... r Courtesy Lincoln Journal. Farmers Fair Royalty Sue Fishwood, Goddess of Agriculture, and Jack DeWulf, Whisker King, reign over the 1948 Farmers Fair festivities. After being presented at the Cotton Denim Ball Friday, the royalty headed the parade down O street and observed the midway, open house and Rodeo Saturday. Sue Fishwood, 1948 Goddess of Agriculture, reigned over the Farmers Fair festivities Friday night and Saturday. . She was crowned at the Cotton Denim dance Friday night along with Jack DeWulf, the 1948 Whisker King. The Goddess' attendants, also presented at the dance were Marianne Srb, Bernice Young, Ruth Peters, LaRayne Wahlstrom, Vodis Fidel and Wilma Elson. Bob Scheve was master of ceremonies for the unique presentation plan ned by the Home Ec club. Saturday's activities were high lighted, by the Rodeo in the aft ernoon at the arena constructed north of the Ag Union. Nearly 3000 people jammed the bleachers and the fence around the arena to see NU's first collegiate ro deo. Winners Told Seven events took plage. Events and the men who placed first in them are: steer riding, Kirk Gill espie; bareback riding, Jim Cur tis; saddle broncs, Walt Eggers; calf roping, Vaughn Johnson; cutting horse, Roger Egan; and wild horse, Walt Eggers. Marian Pratt and Virginia Baskin were the winners of the coed calf catching contest. Prizes contri buted by Lincoln businesmen were awarded to each of the win ners. Jack King, professional rodeo moderator, was in the stand an nouncing the events. Bob Tebo and Mrs. Jack King were official timekeepers and judges were Ab Burke, Frank Jones and Fred Knorr. Before and after the rodeo the crowd paraded through the mid way and inspected the depart mental exhibits. Winning the de partmental display contest plaque was the women's vocational edu cation department. Honora b 1 e mention went to the agronomy, clothing and textiles and the de sign and home furnishings de partments. Displays Judged Displays were judged on their eye appeal, organization and in tegration, representation of ac tivities of department and show of scientific advancement. Judges were Rachel Gerlof, E. C. Blood and Bernie Camp. Farmers Fair closed Saturday evening with a barbeque for 700 students, faculty and alums of Ag college. Barbequed round steak. buns, salad, potato chips, ice cream and cake, and coffee or milk were served by a committee south of the Union near the bar beque pits. Farmers Fair is sponsored by an elected Fair Board headed by Rick Wahlstrom, manager, and including Don Kellogg and Mar ietta Shoup, open house; Vaughn Johnson, rodeo; Charles Smith and Eunice Jensen, midway; Har riet Moline, dance; Don Smith and Vi Vosika, barbeque; La Rayne Steyer, Wahlstrom and Charles Brim, publicity; and Lu cille Manning, women's program. The faculty advisors are E. C. Conrad, Miss Margaret Liston, James Dunlap, Howard Wiegers and Miss Anna Shively. Sclileusener Announces IM Speech Contest The intramural extemporan eous speaking contest, sponsored by the university chapter of Delta Sigma Rho National Hon orary Forensic society, will be held this week. May 3-8, ac cording to Dick S c h 1 eusener, p r e s i dent of the group. Entries for the contest are due Monday, May 3. Top ranking individuals and o r ganizations will be an nounced and The winnings or- awarded a C31 Dick Schleusener Lincoln Journal. given awards ganization will be gavel with its name engraved on it. The top individual speaker will win a silver loving cup with his or her name engraved on it. Last year's two top organiza tions were Gamma Phi Beta and Alpha Tau Omega. The winning speakers were Paul Harrington, Don Farber and Catherine Ham. Those who enter will draw be tween 4 and - 5:30 p.m. Mon day for topics for the first round. The rooms to which the various speakers are to report will be posted at that time on the sec ond floor of the Temple on the bulletin board. Mr. Donald Olson, director of university debating, will serve as contest director. Dick Schleus- ner. president of Delta Sigma Rho, made the announcement of the contest.