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Only Daily Publication For Student At The University of Nebraska The Weather Fair and warmer Friday. High temperatures around 75. Vol. 50 No. 143 LINCOLN 8, NEBRASKA Friday, May 12, 1950 Ag Exec Election . . . Jerry Johnson to Head Ag Governing Board 1. AG EXEC HEAD Jerry John son has been elected president of the Ag Exec board to replace Rob Raun. NU Theatre To Award New 'Oscars' Will Name Four Best Thespians "Oscars" of new and original design will be awarded this year by the University Theatre rather than the usual trophy presented in the past. These awards, given to the best actors and actresses of the sea son, definitely will be products of University students' own workmanship. .Officials of the Theatre re cently decided that an award was needed which would be more ex pressive of the nature of dram atic awards. It was agreed that the kind of statue which would suit all specifications would have to be designed and made for the Theatre. Students of Mrs. Nash's sec ond semester sculpturing class were then asked to construct sev eral plaster of pans designs for a new "Oscar." Student-Made 'Oscars' Nenrlv a Hr7Pn such statues were fashioned by the students from which one has been chosen as the official trophy. Harold Roberts, winner of the design, is now working with Miss Ruth Ann Richmond, a Nebraska Masquer to complete the bronze statue which will be in time for the banquet. The "Oscar" presentations were begun in 1946 by the Theatre in order to recognize deserving actors and actresses. The awards are traditionally presented at the annual Masquers banquet held at the end of the year. There will actually be four "Oscars" given. Recipients will be the "Best Actor," "Best Ac tress," "Best Supporting Actor," and the "Best Supporting Ac tress." Other Honors There will also be several other students honored for out standing dramatic work with the University Theatre and the ex perimental theatre at the annual banquet. Also the Nebraska Mas quer initiates and Purple Mask initiates will be announced. In addition, two service awards for the outstanding male and female of the University Theatre during this year will be given. New officers of the Masquers were recently announced as fol lows; Tom Stlmpfig, president; Jerry niebler, vice president; Jack Thornburg, executive secretary; Ruth Ann Richmond, recording secretary; and Mary Sigler, trea surer. The new officers succeed, re spectively: Clare Denton, Tom Stlmpfig, 'Donna Jean Saum, Mary Lou Thompson and Mary Sigler. Masquers this year sponsored "Home of the Brave," during Na tional Brotherhood week in co ooeration with the program planned by UNESCO college-ddk egntes. Pharmacv Dinner To Fete Students The annual College of Phar macy banquet honoring out standing students will be held at Cotner Terrace Friday, May 12. Various awards and medals for scholarship will be presented to students by Joseph B. Burt, dean of the College of Pharmacy More than 250 students and alumni are expected to attend th banouet. The Kappa Psl scholarship award will be given to one stu dent in the college. The Kehn Flnk medal and the Merck award will be presented to two senior students on the basis of scholar ship. The Rho Chi scholarship winners will also be announced. Talks will be given by the four class presidents Robert Svang, Bill Mlckle, James Mcintosh and Jack Christensen. Toastmaster will be Walt Gloor.He is presi dent of the University chapter of the student branch of the Amer- lean Pharmeeutlcfll association, sponsors of the banquet. 1 Jerry Johnson is the new president of Ag Exec board. Recently elected to represent Coil-Agri-Fun board on the Ag Exec board, he was chosen the new head at an Ag Exec board election held Wednesday night. He replaces Robert Raun. Other officers elected are Ruth Fischer, vice president; Joan Raun, secretary, and Alice Ander son, treasurer. Johnson is a new Corn Cob initiate and Kosmet Klub worker. He is also a member of Tri-K, Ag agronomy honorary, Alpha Zeta and president of Alpha Gamma Rho. Ruth Fischer replaces Neal Baxter as vice president of the governing organization. She is a member of Home Economics club council; treasurer of Phi Upsilon Omicron, home ec honorary, and a resident at Love Memorial hall. Holdover Member Replacing Rex Crom as secre tary, Joan Raun was elected to the office for the coming year. She is also treasurer of Home Economics club, notifications chairman of Tassels, a member of Phi Upsilon Omicron and Chi Omega. She is a holdover mem ber irom this year s Ag Exec board. Alice Anderson succeeds Sue Bjorklund as treasurer of Ag Exec board. She is a member of Home Economics club. Phi Upsilon Omicron, secretary of Ag YWCA, and a resident of Love Memorial hall. Other members of the board for next year are Rex Crom, Joyce Kuehl, Eugene Robinson, Robert Raun, Dick Young and Jack Wilson. Ag Exec board is the govern ing body on Ag campus. They are responsible for major Ag elections and are sponors of the Farmers Formal and the Ag Christmas program. Formal Date Set The date for next year's Farm ers Formal has been set for October 6, according to Robert Raun, retiring president. It is the first big social function on Ag campus. Highlighting the annual event is the presentation of the Farmers Formal Queen and her attendants, elected by the Ag student body. The annual Christmas program features the Ag chorus with parts of the "Messiah" and a main speaker. The date for the 1950 program is Dec. 12. In addition to the annually sponsored events, this year's Ag Exec board was responsible for a number of improvements at Ag college. Construction of election booths for use at any Ag election was See Ag Board, Pace 4 Music Theory Recital Sunday Original compositions will be presented by music students at the annual theory recital Sun day, May 14 in the Union ball room at 4 p. m. The program is as follows: Solitude (A Study in Monotony) arranged for brass choir by Gene Sundeen: Richard Purvis. Little Lamb (voice) Robert Parks: Sue Eastergard. Gavotte (flute) Irene Roberts: Eleanor Flanagin. Andante (bassoon) Warren Rasmussen: Warren Rasmussen. Scherzo Mexicano (piano) Roberta Lewis: Roberta Lewis. Solitude (voice) and Swing (voice) Bonita Blanchard: Wil liam Miller. Sonata-Allegro (piano) Laur ence Chia-Lu Lee: Laurence Chia-Lu Lee. Andante Moderato, arranged Chia-Lu Lee: Laurence Chia-Lu Lee. Andante Moderato, arranged for string quartet by Gretchen Hemmlnger: Scarlatti. La fille aux cheveus de lin, arranged for string quartette by Dorothy Tcicrert: Debussy. Accompanists for the recital will be Barbara Gilmore, Elinor Hanson, Robert Lewis and Wil liam Miller. Prep Writers Awarded Keys Silver keys have been awarded to 15 Nebraska high school stu dents from 14 state high schools In the fifth annual Silver Key Journalist contests conducted by the School of Journalism of the University. Forty public and private in stitutions entered in 1950 con tests, with Individual stories totaling more than 600. Contests covered the best news story, fea ture story and editorial. Schools were divided into five classes according to enrollments to equalize compctitipn. Winners in tne news siory con test are: Berdena Heuter, Hal Hasselbach, Dorothy Uurneii, Eldon Linder and Marcelia Fahr- lander. Feature story Winers include: Marvin Harm. Donna Belle Chrlstlieb, Frank Loukota, Shir ley Sorensen and Bob Deems. Winning in the editorial divi sion were: Roberta Weir, Alleen Olp, Charles Klasek, Lyle Clem ens and Don Myers. Honorable mention in the three clashes went to the following: Roland Maaske, Margaret Mos landcr, May Gerhold, Ron Brandt, Caroline Ross, Zella Mae iZuver, Jo Ann Jones, Jtooert Augustine, Lorna Hudiburgh and (Warren JJenecerg. .w. i vf f h -f"nTTli"riiiianwffrr-"iinn "iir-rnir -r r -rr ir-fflirrflnininf i r iffln ''-"ii-limiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiu i -r mi nmmt miihwiii i MUSICAL REVUE STAR Petsy Dutton is one of the many stars in the AER musical revue. The show will be given the second time tonight in the Union ballroom. Theme for the revue is "I Can Almost Hear It Now" and it presents a panorama of the past 50 years of radio.. epeQ wu "I Can Almost Hear It Now," the Alpha Epsilon Rho two-hour musical revue, is scheduled for a repeat performance tonight in the Union ballroom. Admission is free to the show, which begins at 8:30 p. m. Written and directed by Gay lord Marr, the production re ceived enthusiastic audience ap proval Sunday evening. Presented originally in a pocket-edition as entertainment at the annual Al pha Epsilon Rho banquet in March, the revue was scheduled for a one-night appearance at the Union Sunday. Display of a "standing room only" sign and calls to the Activities office re sulted in the Tepeat performance. Wide Appeal The revue is tied together with the theme of radio's influence. It presents a cavalcade of thumb nail sketches depicting the Amer ican scene from 1900 to 1950. The treatment includes slapstick, corny comedy and sophisticated wit. Iie revue is planned ito appeal to all age groups. The "Moon light Bay" number, shown by living lantern slides, should be a favorite among the older audi ence. The middle-aged find mem ories in the "Red Hot Mamma" sketch which features the recird mimicry of Patsy Dutton. For the college students, topics are pre sented which saterize a commer cial carried on two Lincoln radio Freshmen to Give Three Act Plav Appearing on the experimental theatre stage Thursday and Fri day, May 18 and 19 will be 13 freshman actors and actresses. They will present a three act play, "Guest in the House." which was written by Hagar Wilde and Dale Eunson. The members of the cast belong to the freshman acting group which was inaugu rated on the University campus this year. Two performances will be given at 2 p.m. on both produc tion dates. Members O fthe cast 'are: Dinne Downing, Dick Shubcrt, Mar jorie Lin, Betty Stratton, Alice Meyers, Jark Moore, Mary Kay Tolliver, Wes Jensby, Gertrude Carey, Dave Sisler, Lucy Law rence, Chris Trap and Ward Lindley. Shirley Scheldt, junior in the College of Agriculture, received the distinguished service award at the annual Union awards con vocation Thursday night. The award is presented annu ally to the student who has con tributed most to . the Union through his or her work on com mittees or in the activities pool. Clyde Munson and Robert La Shelle, both freshmen, received activities citations for outstand ing pervice In all phases of Union activities through the Union ac tivities pool. Eighty-three other students re ceived certificates in appreciation of their work on committees and In the activities pool. Miss SchPidt served as chair man of the house and hospitality committee during the past school year. As chairman, she hHd charge of all the Sunday coffee hours held by various organiza tions. The house and hospitality committee took care of the serv ing end other general arrange ments. Coffee hours were also held following musical events. Various Services The committee, under Miss Scheldt's direction, did work on f 51 Shifiew Scheldt H For 0 io win Tom stations and the concluding skit of the revue. Caricature The last skit shows a thinly disguised caricature of a campus dignitary, a good-natured but ir reverent thrust at the Ivy Day tradition and fhe suggestion of boosting student-enrollment by providing every university with a side-show barker. The cast includes Dutch Mey ers, Gus Riedy, Sunya Cole, Dick Carson, Bud Imlay, Dick Freeh, Joan Speidell, Jack Anthony, Mary Lou Blattspieler. Ed Mc Cullough, Dale Anderson, Twila Walker, Lois Nelson, Barbn-p Rayburn, Nanci Harrison ated Barbara Malm. " " Bob Vollmer provides inciden tal piano improvisation which ac companies the sketches. Harold Allen and Chuck Widmaier stage manage the production. Marvin Grimm and Thorn Snyder handle lighting for the revue, and Jesse Crump, engineer of the Univer sity radio studios, is in charge of the technical production. ISA to Hold ' Picnic Mav 13 The annual Independent Stu dents association spring picnic will be held at Pioneer's park, at 3 p. m. Saturday, May 13. Any independent is invited to the picnic, which will include Softball, volleyball, relays, and lawn dancing. Transportation will be avail able for students who do not have cars. The group will meet in front of the Union at 2:45 p. m. Two softball fields and two volleyball nets will be available for the games which will begin at 3 o'clock. Sack races, egg throwing contests, three legged races, wheelbarrow races, and frog races will begin at 4 o'clock. A public address system will be used to direct the relays. Sandwichea, potato chips, potato salad and ice cream will be served at 5:30 p. m. At 7:30 p. m. there' will be square danc ing and lawn dancing called over the public address system. The picnic will close with a campfire sing at 9 p. m. The charge for the supper will be 45 cents, to be paid at the park. Melvin Bates is chairman of the committee planning the picnic. the frames for the picture lend ing library, which includes a number of master paintings available to students on loan. They had charge of the Book Nook and recently re-cataloged all the books. The committee also took charge of belongings left in the Union lounge. Munson, the "Union trouble shooter,' attended all dances serving In various capacities. He ran errands for the Union Ac tivities office, had charge of mail orders for the Stan Kenton con cert In March and went on a number of publicity trips. LaShelle is known as the "man who never says no." He had done various jobs for the Union. He plays the Hammond Organ In the lounge and accompanied the ad ministration skit at the Union employee's party. He was chair man of the committee which planned the Union Madrigal con cert. He changed record lists in the Crib, placed new magazines In the Book Nook, and kept an inventory of the records in the Music Room. Other Awards Other awards included: Student Bob Raun New President; Parker, Berg Also Named Anne Barger Will Head Summer Activity Group Robert Raun is the new president of the interim Stu dent Council. Elected at a meeting of the Council last night, Raun was the unanimous choice for this office. Bob Parker was elected to the vice presidency and Gene Berg was unanimously elected as chairman of the judici- -- " Juniors Tolnitiate Class Day The Junior Class takes the campus limelight today as the first Junior Class Day festivities in many years shine forth from Antelope Park. A barbecue, a softball game and a dance are on the agenda tonight for Junior Class members and their dates. The "Mystery Band" will be revealed Friday night when Jun iors dance in the pavillion. Iden tity of the local band has been kept secret as an added feature of the Junior Day. Invitations have been sent to about 1,800 members of the class of 1950 for the all-junior party. According to Betty Green, how ever, the lists may be incomplete or the addresses incorrect, and any junior who did not receive a letter should contact her at 5-4545 or Herb Reese at 2-775.7 immedi ately. '51 Ribbons In the letters from President Herb Reese and his council were red and yellow "Class of '51" rib bons to be worn all day Friday and to be used for tickets of ad mission for juniors and their dates. An addressed postcard was also enclosed in the letter for reservations to the barbecue. - Juniors, who for any reason did not receive letters contain ing ribbons, should come to the barbecue and obtain a ribbon uoon showing their ID cards. Reese has urged everyone "to be sure to come on out, because this first Junior Day is really go ing to be a wonderful deal." Gov. Val Peterson, Chancellor R. G. Gustavson, "Potsy" Clark, Coach Bill Gassford, Fritz Daly, Alumni asociation secretary, and William Day, president of the Alumni association, have been in vited to attend. Meet At I'nion All juniors who do not have rides to Antelope Park should meet in front of the Union at 6 p. m. to receive transportation. The 50 cents per plate charge for the barbecue dinner will be the only charge made for all the activities, including the dance. Juniors will pay the fee as they enter the line for the barbecue. If class members do not wish to eat they are urged to come when ever possible and stay for the dance. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p. m. and the dancing at 8 p. m. 'Daily' Mistakes Fraternity Office In the story naming the new fraternity oficers in Thursday's Daily Nebraskan the leaders of Theta Chi were incorrectly listed. President of fhe fraternity for 1950-51 school year will be Cal Coulter. Other officers ere: Virg Kendall, vice president, Will Jensby, secretary; John Futcher, treasurer; Jack Fuller, social chairman; and Ed Clausen, rituals master. Activities pool awards for outstanding service contributing to the improvement of campus life through student activities at the University, presented by the Union Board of Managers: Melvin Bates, Barbara Best, Gladys Bygland, Win Cady, Harry Collins, Virginia Cooper, Anne Farrow, Janet Frerichs, Hile Goodrich, Jack Greer, Doug las Hanson Alice Joy Heiss, Bruce Hendrickson, Willa Hill, William Hodder, Edwina Hokan son, Charles Hruby, , Priscilla Jones, Jane Jordan, Naricy Klein, Robert LaShelle, Anita Law son, Marty Lewis, Anne Leuder, Margaret McCoy, Roberta Mc ray, Marilyn McDonald, Nancy McNally, Beverly Mann, Mar lene Mecky. Bonita Miller, Clyde Munson, Joan Nilsson, Gladys Novotony, Carrie Ann Pedersen. Jean Quiglcy, Jane Radaker, Barbara Relnecke, Stuart Reyn olds. Dee Riddcll, Carol Russell, Robert Smnha, Eldon Schafer, Mac Scherff, Thorn Snyder, Alice Stehley, Don Strashclm, Bette Stratton, Jeanne Vierk Nancy Council Elects ary committee, Anne Barger was selected by the Council to head the summer activities committee board. She will head the co-ordinating body of the summer activities, and or ganize the work of the group. Roswell Howard read a letter from the sub-committee on gen eral organizations in which they recommended their plan for the Council organization of next year. The following points were contained in the letter. Organization Points 1. That the present interim system of electing members of the Student Council be continued for one more year. 2. That six junior members of the present interim Council be elected by the Student Council by secret ballot as holdover members of the Council for next year. 3. That the organization which are represented by these hold over members be not permitted to select an additional represent ative for the incoming Council. 4. That the present Council select from among the six hold over members by secret ballot, a president, a vice-president, and a chairman of the judiciary com mittee. 5. That any proposal relative to changes in representation be submitted in writing to the faculty sub-commiitee for con sideration next fall. 6. That the organizations at present represented on the Stu dent Council (except those whose representatives are holdover) shall elect this spring by secret ballot of the entire organization their representative for the Student Council. Holdover Members Holdover members for next year's council were also elected: They are: Rob Raun, Gene Berg, Betty Green, Shirley Allen, Bruce Kennedy and Bob Parker. Raun, new president of Inno cents society is also president of Block and Bridle, president of the Ag-Exec board, president of Alpha Gamma Rho, past treas urer of the Student Council, member of Kosmet Klub, Alpha Zeta, Tri-K, Varsity Dairy club, Interfraternity council, YMCA, and the Junior Livestock judging team. Parker, the new vice-president of the interim Council is a mem ber of Innocents society, presi dent of Corn Cobs, secretary of Gamma Lambda, a member of the Inter-Fraternity council, ROTC band and president of Theta Xi. Chairman of the judiciary committee, Gene Bsrg is presi dent of University Builders, mem ber of Innocents society, manag ing editor of The Daily Nebras kan, member of the AUF advi sory board, past president of the Red Cross College unit, past president of Kappa Sigma, mem ber of the Inter-Fraternity council and Sigma Delta Chi. Debate Honorary Plans Initiation Delta Sigma Rho debate hon orary is initiating new members at a banquet Tuesday May 16. Awards will be given, includ ing the Long Cup Award to the outstanding freshman student. Weir, and Phyllis Wheeler. Committee Awards Awards for committee chair man and committee members Special activities Robert Rus sell, chairman; Carol Cherny, Jean Nordgren, Tom Podhaisky, Bill Michealson, Anne Barger and Virginia Moehan. Dance Ralph Taylor, chair man; Knox Jones, Sara Devoe, Betty Roessler, Bob Phelps, Norma Gamerl and Shirley Sidles. Convocations Robert' Rogers, chairman; and Jan Lindquist. Music Rod Riggs. chairman; Poochie Rerilger, Aaron Schmidt, and Mary Phillips. House and hospitality Shirley Scheldt, chairman; Marily Moo mey, and Joan LaShelle. 1 Public relations Frank Jacobs, chairman; Knox Jones and Kent Axtell. General entertainment Charleii Wldamaler, chairman; Nancy Miller, M. J. Rooncy and Carol Shepman. Competitive games and hob bles Wendell Gauger, chairman; Dee Bishop, Jack Maher, Bar bara McElwaln, and Harry Eck-eri. IftBil s ill ROB RAUN Raun added the title of president of the second session of the Interim Student Council to his long list of exe cutive offices last night at a Council meeting. 'Starlight Ball9 Will Include Magician Act Giving the atmosphere of an open air night club, "Starlight Terrace Ball" will feature the music of Gerry Mayburn and his orchestra, along with intermis sion entertainment by Berry Thompson, locally prominent magician. Directly in front of the Ag Union, the dancing under the stars is scheduled to commence at 9 p. m. Friday. It will con tinue until 12 p. m. Preparations for the climax of Ag Union entertainment this se mester are nearing completion. The dance is sponsored by the Ag Union dance committee in correlation with other Union ac tivities. Orchestra The orchestra will be on the balcony overlooking the front lawn of the Union building. Its terrace front is being waxed to provide a dance floor. Tables will be set up on the drive and soft drinks as well as other re freshments will be served. In case of rain the entire en tertainment will be moved to the gymnasium in the Activities building. Intermission entertainment will feature the art of wizardy as shown by Berry Thompson. Uni versity sophomore from Osh kosh. He has performed for sev eral local clubs as well as fra ternal organizations. Entertainment It is reported that further in termission talent is being en gaged. Performers names are not yet known, but Gerard Pritch ard, dance committee chairman, says a boogy-woogy specialist, has been asked to perform. Tickets, priced at 60 cents per person will be on sale from dance committee members or may be purchased at the dance. Each ticket reserves the holder a table on the drive. Dance committee members are Jeanne Vierk. Marleen Ander son. Dick Walsh. Rob Farnum, Frank Sibert, Joan Sedlacek, Joan Graham, Jayne Carter, Elaine Rowley, Phil Olson and Dave Danielson. Council to CJosc Year With Picnic Student Council members will be off on a picnic Saturday, May 13 to Pioneers Park. Instead of the usual debates on constitutions, elections, and cheating problems, the Council will spend the afternoon playing softball. The game will begin at 2 p.m. The picnic will wind up the Council's activities for the year. A picnic will be held this year in place of the banquet which Councils have had in the past. A number of University faculty members will attend. Instead of attending to the us ual new business and old busi ness, council members will re tire after the softball game to picnic tables. The purpose of the picnic is to give the 1949-50 members of the Council a chance to become better acquainted with each other and with members of the faculty. Lloyd Lotspeich Heads Sinfonia Upsilon chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia held election of officers at a meeting Thursday morning. Lloyd Lotspeitch was elected president, Louis Forney, national councilman; Dean Dillenger, vice president; Bob Rosenquist; Jim Stephenson, treasurer; and Den nis Rohrs, warden. Plans were formulated at the meeting for the annual concert of American music. The concert will be held Thursday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. In the Union ball room. Featured on the program will be the Sinfonia mule chorus directed by Ed Wells.