THE CAMPUS

OF ALLEGHENY COLLEGE ' Vol.L^Xlll,No. 46 THE CAMPUS OF ALLEGHENY COLLEGE MAY 4, 1949 "Sing Out, Sweet Land" Three Teachers "ManhattanMoods"Is Opens In Shop May 13 Added to Staff TerrapinPageant Theme by Betty Heil Dr. Louis T. Benezet, presi- and "Biggest City dent has The whirls thrills of the in the World" Superstition doesn't bother the Playshop, as its plans to of Allegheny College, will come to Allegheny when Terrapin presents its annual pag- open Walter Kerr's musical comedy, "Sing Out, Sweet Land," announced the appointments of eant. This year's theme, "Manhattan Moods," will consist of on Friday, May 13th. three new members to the col- about nine routines, all created by the Major Terrapins and Barnaby Goodchild, the impish hero who keeps America lege faculty for the academic will be given in Montgomery Pool from Wednesday, May 11 singing, is portrayed by Lee Adey. Barnaby begins his mis- year 1949-50. through Saturday, May 14. preserving our country's folk tunes back in Puritan times Dr. Henry F. Pommer has According to Bette Massa, presi- sion of dent, and follows it through the roaring been named assistant professor there will be little costuming, twenties. His adventures take him of English ; Taffee T.Tanimoto, but decorations will be provided by Chemii Club Gives trick lighting, a mural (painted by to a Virginia plantation, a camp on instructor in mathematics, and Oregon trail, a MississippiRiver Virgie Lou Oehmler and Nova June the instructor in Program Pierce), boat, a Civil War camp, a city park Miss Donna Day, Research and the routines themselves. and a speak-eas} modern languages. "The March of Research" will be The pageant will open with the Throughout play Barnaby is Dr. Pommer at present an in- brought to Ford Chapel by the entire cast in a routine called"Grand the May 6, pursued by the villainous parson. structor in the English department Chemii club on Friday, at Central Station" and will be follow- Bob Landon, and the amorous Pris- at Cornell University, received a 7:15 p.m. ed by a sequence involving Brooklyn cilla, Edith Carberry. Both hinder bachelor of arts degree from the The program, sponsored by West- and naturally, baseball. Swimming in him in their own ways,but of course University of Pennsylvania in 1940, inghouse Electric Corporation, is a this are Jane Sewell, Joan Kropp, music wins out in the end. and completed his graduate work stage demonstration of modern Barbara Arndt, Barbara Bounds, Because the cast is very large, at Vale University, where he was scientific principles. Included in the and Nancy Mohnark. Completing most of the actors are playing sev- awarded a master of arts degree various displays is a pulse-jet engine the team will be Judy Smith, Jody eral different roles, including both in 1943 and a doctor of philosophy known as the buzz bomb. Another Breeze, Marilyn Roehm and Sib singing and speaking parts. The degree in 1946. From 1943 to 1945, demonstration shows the effects of Thomas. cast includes Margaret Clement, Dr. Pommer was an English in- pipe smoke blown into the com- "Night Club" patrons will be Ruth Cohen, Joe Dickey, Jane structor at Swarthmore College, mutator of a high-speed motor. Jeanne Bockel, Pudge Swanson, Frankel, Rita Ginn, Marvin Gold- leaving there to accept his present Changing colors in a plastic model Janet Klein, Nancy Sholes, Judy stein, Jane Hassell, Betty Heil, Sue post at Cornell. A member of the bridge allow the audience to see Smith, Bette Massa, Liz Stidger, Johnson, Ralph Marion, Joan Mc- Modern language Association and where the stress is placed as a car and Joan Kropp, while the "China- Cafferty, Miles Mutchler, Selma the American Association of Uni- crosses it. Another model illustrates town" sequence will feature Pat Mehlman, Norma Petritz, Anne versity Professors, Dr. Pommer is the number of different elements Griffith. Ginny Minor, Liz Stidger, Roberts, Gordon Robinson, Dorothy the co-author, with William M. which can be made by simply vary- Jeanne Bockel, Betty Massa. Pudge Schade, Nancy Shaw, BarbaraStacy, MRS. MARION DOWNS Sale, Jr., of "The Use of Language." ing the primary "building blocks" of Swanson, Mary Ellen Yates and Sue Clair Strawcutter, Muriel Stein, He is at present completing the the atom. The final demonstration McCreary. manuscript an anthology on of 250,000 Mary Elizabeth Thoma, Ned Vidal, of shows the effect volts When the "turtles" go swimming Waite, Bob Wilde, Wine, Quaker literature. at a very low amperage on man. Way John Jack Mr. Tanimoto took his under- presented by down the Great White (Broad- Winship, Phil Wiseman and Negro Soprano To The program will be way to the uninitiated), Jane graduate work at Los Angeles City Hitchcock, Jeanne Zulch. Dr. Richard C. research Bockel, Itie Crowell, Pat Griffith, Joan College the University of Cali- As an in- Besides these there is a special and engineer and lecturer. Judy Smith, Pudge Swanson, fornia Los Angeles, receiving his patents and group with Hope Ayrault, Give Ford Concert at ventor, Hitchcock has cover- be there to dance bachelor degree from organ, photo- Bette Massa, will show Dayle Bartholomew, Dorothy Field- of arts Cali- ing the first electronic how it's done. Keyes, Krier, fornia in 1942. From 1942 to 1944, electric traffic controls, and a super- er, Gloria Carol Mrs. Marion Downs, Negro lyric And after crossing the East River Sally Schwab. Mr. Tanimoto was t mathematics sonic oscillator for radio broadcast- through Brooklyn Louise Schimitz and at (Arizona) and traveling all The dances under the direc- soprano, will be heard in recital teacher at Posten High ing. Hitchcock has taught physics is reached, are School, leaving his position there College until the Atlantic Ocean a professional dancer, Mr. Ford Memorial Chapel tomorrow at Indiana State Teachers' Crowell, Ginny Minor, Sally tion of (Continued on page 4) Academy. Itie Frank Benham, who has come to evening at 8 p.m. Students willhave and the U. S. Naval Schwab and Barbara Bounds will help in this production the Allegheny to an opportunity to meet Mrs. Downs introduce "Coney Island" to of "Sing Out, Sweet Land." A navy onlookers. at an informal reception to be held veteran, Mr. Benham has had his Thirty-Five Talented Speakers Enter For the finale, the entire cast will own dance studio in Toledo, Ohio, in the Craig Room at Reis Library swim in the "Times Square" se- and has served as dance director in at p.m. There will be recorded quence thus concluding a tour of Diego, California, 4 theaters in San music from 4:20 to 5 p.m. Speech Contest Preliminaries (Continued on page 4) and Windham, New Hampshire. He Frosh recently appeared in the Equity Li- Mrs Downs has been widely ac- production "Pal Joey. by critics on her concert Thirty-four outstanding freshman Quinn, Ignatius Stanko, John Olof- brary of claimed Frckerson, The music of the entire produc- tours which have taken her through- speakers will compete in the Fresh- son, Ned Vidal. Miriam country. Goellner, Peggy Seib, Patricia Outing Club Plans tion is under the supervisionof Mrs. out the western part of the man Speech Contest eliminations to lack Richards of Cleveland. For several years she was a soloist be held tomorrow and Friday in Riddell, Austin Swanson, Sue Mc- Marietta Pa t Freas, Initiation of Heelers Like Mr. Benham, Mrs. Richards on Station KTBC. Hollywood, and Arter IS. Eight participants will Creary, Sam Bates. Allegheny especially for was a popular performer on the then be chosen to vie for honors in Harold Cooley, Will Dicome, Do- William Allison, President of the has come to Larry production. She has directed programs of Junior I^eaguers, Fri- the finals to be held on Wednesday, lores Cunningham, Grove and Outing Club, lias announced that this Baumgartner. Outing Club- Heel- music at Cain Park Theater in day Morning Clubbers and other May 11th, in Ford Memorial Chap- Helen there will be an (Continued on page 4) civic groups. Her musical triumphs el. Judging the preliminaries are Phi- ers overnight outing at Bousson this include engegements at leading col- Participants in the preliminaries lo-Franklin members: Jeff Hopper, weekend. There will also be an out- leges, churches, universities, ing on the of May 14, at and will be one person selected from Barbara Bounds, Charles June, Tod weekend and a tour of Mexico. section, and any one Taylor, and Charlene Lindsley. which time the initiation of the each speech Heelers Outing Club will Rabbi Falk Speaks Dr. Karl Downs, Mrs. Downs' else who wishes to enter. Those ludges for the final contest will be into the Buell, non-speech department faculty takeplace. A truck will leave Brooks husband, is the president of Samuel competing are: Paul Robert two Saturday for Sunday Programs has Blomquist, Pat O'Connell, Wendel members and Philo-Franklin mem- at 1:30 p.m., both In Huston College. Mrs Downs McCall, Isher- weekends, it will return after given many benefit performances in Mickle, Arnold Lewis, Ann Clark, bers Raymond Jean and Temple Mehlman, Lovette, wood, and Tom Fort. dinner Saturday evening and Sun- RabbiRandall M. Falk of the interest of this school. At these Selma John Jean morning. The of Hesede, be the McCrea, Gray, Glen Dun- Three awards, given by Philo- day initiation the Anshe Erie will concerts gifts and good will offer- Marion $5 beheld as early as pos- speaker Sunday morn- ings been given mire, Richard Kerr, Gerald Mc- Franklin Union, of $15, $10, and Heelers will guest at the have in amounts first, second, and sible, so that those who wish to re- chapel in Ford Memorial totaling as nine Claren, Pax Hart, Gladys Haddad, will go to the ing service much as thousand Steele, place winners. turn Saturday evening may do so. Chapel at 11 a.m. His topic will be dollars. Buzz Diaz, Richard Sue third "The World IWant To Live In. For the topic of discussion at the A.C.A. meeting Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in the Oratory, Rabbi Falk has chosen "On Common Ground: Judaism and Christianity Compare Notes." A native of Little Rock, Arkansas, Rabbi Falk received his B.A. degree from the University of Cincinnati and his M.A. and rabbinical degree from Hebrew Union College of Cin- cinnati. During the war, Rabbi Falk serv- ed as civilian chaplin at Camp Rob- inson, Arkansas and later at Percy Jones Army-Navy Hospital - tle Creek.Before accepting his pres- ent position at Erie, he was at Battle Creek and then at Tulsa, Oklahoma. New AWS Officers To Be Installed Thurs.

New A.W.S. officers and mem- bers of senior court will officially be installed at a compulsory mass meeting in Ford chapel at four o'clock tomorrow afternoon. Hazel Lou Mclntosh, retiring hoped president, said that it was — Photo Courtesy Tribune Newspaper, that the new president, Virginia of Pratt, wouldreturn from Washing- ton Semester in order to take part BetaKappaKeys . . . in the ceremonies.For the remaind- Sixteen ToReceivePhi *** * * * er of this year vice-president, Con- nie Callahan, will assume the official Sixteen Allegheny seniors were recently voted into Phi From left to right, standing, the students are: Lois Baum- duties of president. bach, Mt. Lebanon; Ray McCall, South Hill, Va.; Ellen to be installed on Beta Kappa for high scholastic attainments and all-around Jane Other officers Crafton; Strong, Johnstown; Thursday are Jane Keffer, treasur- ability. The 16 electees receive their keys at a ceremony Albright, George Alice Koklaun- recording will er; Carol Hunt, secretary; Saturday, er, Wilkinsburg; Frederick M. Brandow, Buffalo, N. V.; Doro- and Walker, corresponding in the Treasury Room in Reis Library at 2:30 p.m., Jane thy McKnight, Franklin; Robert Miller, Jamestown, N. Y. secretary. The new senior court June 11. members include Marilyn Schreiber, Seated are, all from Meadville: Dana Nelson, Richard Ross- Marjorie Beck, Virginia Bender, To be elected to Phi Beta Kappa a student must have an Curry, bacher, Arthur Spohr, Donald Acker, and Myron E. Cale. Not Lois and Ruth Miller. average of 85 or above, and it is a national rule that not more Girls are reminded that this meet- fraternity. present when the picture was taken were: Ralph Ketcham, compulsory for all women than one-eighth of the class may be elected to the ing is — V.; Feisley, Mt. Lebanon; and students both residents and com- Selection is based on grades and all-aroundability in various New Hartford, N. James muters. There is a dollar fine for an Charles Johnson, Evanston, 111. unexcused absence. activities. 2 THE CAMPUS OF ALLEGHENY COLLEGE MAY 4, 1949 MUC Vice-Prexy, Campus Secretary Chosen Sphinx Thinks The The M.U.C. elected Corky Bon- By Joe Friedman ner, Phi Delta Theta, as vice-presi- ALLEGHENY COLLEGE dent, and Dick Price, Phi Kappa of I'si, secretary-treasurer, at the regu- Calling all Friday night radio listeners. After midnight, lar meeting, Thursday, April 26th. that is. WMGW signs off at midnight. Amen. If you will President Bob Damon also ap- turn your dial just a little bit below (to 1560), the spot where 1876 pointed Bonner chairman of the station, you will usually find Station Since W^rS^^M rushing committee, , which will be you last heard our local composed of Bill Shields and Sam WQXR, New York. The New York Times owns and operates Pees. George Mulfinger was ap- this fine outlet ; it broadcasts nothing but music, news and pointed chairman with a committee commercials. WQXR has recently Published Wednesdays during the school year of and Bob Morrow Jack Olofson. inaugurated a new feature. It broad- by students of the college. Dean J. L. Bostwick attended the a special program popular presented casts of Insurance, meeting and some ideas midnight Church concerning the formation of a men's and classical music from EDITOR — JAMES HALL court on the campus. until 3:00 A.M. on Friday nights. Personnel Here 770 Baldwin St. Phone 29-803 The power of the stationis increased Editorial Assistants Mary Lou Richey during so that it can reach Betty Heil this time A representative of the Aetna places as far away from New York Life Insurance Co. will be on Feature Editor George Henderson Social Whirl as Meadville is. The music makes campus the Sth and 6th of May Copy Editors Selma Mehlman to interview senior men interest- joe Friedman perfect accompaniment for term pa- ed in positions with that concern per and comprehensive work. I as field representatives. A group Sports Editor Al Carpenter Lots— of kids went home this week- end lots of kids didn't.— Those that know, because I've tried it. meeting willbe held on Thursday Business Manager Richard Andres did had a good time those, that — the sth at 4:30. Personal inter- — things. Periodical Room Notes There's views will be held on Friday the Circulation Manager Larry Merriman didn't did other Crash! remarkably funny Well, a book called 6th. — now! For those that were "Cheaper by the Dozeji" is Staff Photographers Charlie June, Jim Bodorf, here there were a few parties. The which General Electric will be here Chick, Mekeel, Ralph Theta Alpha Rho held currently riding the top of the.best- on Thursday, May 5. Their rep- Jack Bob Jack Glosser and Chi and Chi seller the story a very joint spring formal at the Hotel lists. It's of resentative is interested in inter- Marion. a enterprising gentleman who raised a — Riverside Friday night. Tiny pink viewing senior men who have to this issue Sam Bates, Ruth Cohen, and blue teddy bears and brook of twelve red-haired childred. maored in business administra- Contributors hand- Two the children in questionhave tion, Barbara Haudenshield, McCrea, Martha somely inscribed programs were of obs are in operations, of- Jean written this account of their child- fice management, factory and Nelson, John Olofson, Neil Richardson, Peggy awarded the girls as favors. Mem- hood, bers of Theta Chi and their dates and there are more laughs in cost accounting, and non-tech- Seil), and Nancy Shaw. than you can shake a stick at. enoyed a lush dinner at the house it nical sales. Interview blanks must beforehand. All in all those that "Cheaper by the Dozen" has been be obtainedat the Placement Of- lovely — cleverly condensed, and constitutes fice before Thursday. Appoint- went had a very time those April that didn't,— other things. the book section of the Read- ments will be made for personal did Digest. You'll like very much. Entered as second class matter, October 30, 1904, er's it interviews. * * Saturday was an afternoon of fun is annual ■■:" at the Postoffice at Meadi'ille, Pennsylvania, under the — Another interest item the and frolic "Lake" and brook. The contest or salon issue of Popular Miss Frances Ball of Act of March 3, 1879. Alpha held a rollicking picnic the De- Xis Photograph. This year it was the partment of Personal Service of at Shadybrook I'ark with food like— March issue. It's already been put the Board of National Missions mad, a spirited baseball game and away downstairs, but it can be had wading of the Presbyterian Church will by inquiring at the desk. Here you be on campus today at 5:00 p.m. Completing the weekend were will find some of the year's most She will holdinterviews with any four major sports events. Baseball distinguished photographs. In a senior women interested in mis- Behind The Scenes game, track meet, tennis match and completely different field is the sions work for the coming year. The Phi Delt Lawn Party. Cro- USSR InformationBulletin, a color- She will also talk to any under- by Betty Report on N.S.A Hubbell quet, badminton, hot dogs and ful little pamphlet designed to ac- classwomen interested in church marshmellows.What more could we quaint the American public with the work. For additionalinformation Rejuvenation, at long last, is underway. ask for a too much time! human side of Soviet life. There and appointments for confer- scene, — are a great many interesting pictures ences,, students are requested to Last November, there appeared on the at NSA's Next weekend for those that

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