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Wrecker Ted9 razes to the occasion Sophomore Luther Frerichs Is helping destruct a campus building and he's getting $1.75 an hour for it. Frerichs, a sophomore in pharmacy, was walking by the Geography Building when he saw a "Help Wanted" sign. "Wrecker Ted" Hall hired him, and now Frerichs is helping demolish the oldest structure on campus. The Board of Regents last October 24 authorized the University to accept bids for the removal of the landmark, and the razing began January 27. The building is in poor structural condition, and Its removal has been planned for several years, said Regent Edward Schwartzkopf. A I Desicmed in 1903 and rnn. . . -J I (AAA At. ) i s i r u k i e u hi iyuo as me University Museum, the Geography Building was com pleted at a cost of $57,900. 'The flat-arch construction used in this building," said Hall, "goes back to early Roman architecture. It's a well-constructed building, but it's not too hard to tear apart." Hall, who is in charge of the razing, estimated the job would take about six weeks. Several men are assisting on the job and Frerichs said another stu dent plans to come to work soon. Because of its proximity to the new Hamilton Chemistry Building, heavy machinery cannot be used In the demoli tion. "This is we are not using a crane," said Hall. "The other reason is that we can save the old beams, floor, and other materials; everybody's high on ecology these days." "We are trying to sell the maple flooring, the beams, the two-by-four's, and doorknobs, and so on," he added. Hall pointed out that, In its time, the building was a classic. The building had been r - 9 TP , , t ?. fireproofed in an unusual way and open-hearth steel beams were used in the construc tion. Fine maple floors used In the structure came from Michigan, the wrecker believes. Original blueprints of the structure show that the main part of every floor contained an exhibition hall, with several laboratories off to the side. Eventually, however, these exhibition halls were partition ed to form classrooms. Until 1927, the building hous ed the University of Nebraska Museum. Eventually the Museum moved over to Morrill Hall. The University Police Department were head quartered in the Geography Building since the early 1950's. Recently, some College of Business Administration staff members had been using some of the Geography Building for temporary quarters. They moved into their new head quarters during the fall semester and when the University Police left the Geography Building two weeks ago, the 64-year-old structure was empty. Neiv home ec officers elected Mary Lee Hunt of Cozad, a junior, has been elected presi dent of XI Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omlcron, professional home economics honorary. Other officers are Sharon Wolfe, Craig, vice president: Connie Johnson, Newman Grove, secretary; Janice Wallman, Beatrice, treasurer; and Susan Kopecky, David Ci ty, historian. Money Is well stuff, ft makes a party. political or social. It builds theatre for people to laugh tn, houses for peopte to live In and churches too. It can make a better mousetrap, develop a vaccina or clear a slum. Lots of fine things are done with money and lots of young peop?0 are finding out about the excitement Inherent In a banking career. As the largest Southern California based bonk, Security Pacific Is proud of Its "now" atmosphere and the many young executives Who make the decisions that put things In motion. If you would enjoy the Involvomont of working with a big, strong bonk, we'd like to talk to you. We'll be on campus Wednesday February 11 IMtoyiiwftwietatfWfeif f SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL DAN KU An equal opportunity smploytr m .imiiUi. .... WWfl'yB!"' """ ""' n J o if s cv si P M Photos by Barb Piters Tassels select new officers A Fremont coed, Kathy Knoell, is the new president of Tassles, women's pep organization at the University of Nebraska. Other new officers are: Paula Morris, Hastings, first vice president; Chris Seeman, Red Oak, la., second vice president; Ardis Grummert, Fair bury, secretary; and Beverly Toebben, Nickerson, treasurer. Tassles Is composed of sophomore, junior and senior women who work with the yell squad, Cornhusker Marching Band and Corn Cobs in the planning of pep rallies and organizing the Kernels for football games. Tassels also assist in homecoming activities including the homecoming queen. Phi Mu sorority elecls officers Phi Mu sorority has elected Sharon Gerwick as president for 1970. Other newly elected officers include Laurel Marsh, vice president; Marg Barr, secretary; Mary Samuels, treasurer. Suiiflou ai,QM '3A0 jnoft jnoinjM ........ !.........! ......J. !... mm GtbspSBDSe;;. .2 t 3 C 5 o c ft) WcYc nothing without your lovc 1 S : .!iiM!iMlllf!lll 1329 "O" St. till SM 432-3217 PAGE 9 Itwusme i r FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1970 THE DAILY NEBRASKAN
