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The University of Maine DigitalCommons@UMaine Maine Campus Archives University of Maine Publications Fall 12-22-1943 Maine Campus December 22 1943 Maine Campus Staff Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainecampus Repository Citation Staff, Maine Campus, "Maine Campus December 22 1943" (1943). Maine Campus Archives. 2684. https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/mainecampus/2684 This Other is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Campus Archives by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Get s Mon. The Maine Campus •ots will be Published Weekly by the Students of the University of ivirie - proofs may th Hansen at Vol. XLVb Z 265 Or , December 22, 1943 Nunabcr 20 rday or Tue.- whose picture Penalty Will 13c Id see the pie- Camouflage Theme Prominent MCA Committee Plans iristmas vaca- Enforced On Cuts so must be in At Annual Penny Carnival who have not Near Recess Dates 'Annual Religious Embassy .hould contact • le nearest pos- Potts, Rowse, Hodges Registrar James A. Gannett an- Walk Off With Awards nounced today that emphasis will be A Philosophy Of Life placed American ame members on the regulations regarding Themes Camouflage, Basis Of Discussion iversity honor theme of the Penny cuts before and after vacations. Stu- The initiation Carnival, brought forth many original dents are advised to take heed of the;Stressed In Drama The fourth annual embassy, spon- ;tabrooke, and costumes Saturday night as the sored by the Maine Christian Associa- lessor Marion tion, opens with a general assembly Women's Athletic Association pre- "Absences Before and After Vaca- Ilustrated talk, for the student body on Tuesday morn- sented their annual dance. Barbara in Color." tions and Holidays. The penalty Four awards in dramatic writing are ing, Jan. 11, Barbara Akeley, student Potts and Jim Rowse, wearing old- for unauthorized absences incurred offered in the ninth annual competitions chairman, announced today. The theme fashioned striped night shirts and car- during the period twenty-four jof Dramatists' Alliance of Stanford of the embassy will be "Your Philoso- phy rying candles, "retired" with the first hours before or after a recess, lUiversity. The late great Stephen of Life Up to Date." vacation The prizes while Arabelle Banton Hodges or holiday, shall be drop- Vincent Benet is remembered in a new embassy is for the purpose of ping from the course in which the focusing student attention on religion as What A. Wolfe went masculine and prize for radio plays absence was incurred. Authoriza- in prose or verse, and what it means in the world we're returned with the other award. tion shall not be given for absences preferably on American themes such living in. For two days the MCA will Intermission entertainment was fur- during the period twenty-four as the poet himself produced so richly; bring outstanding leaders to meet with nished by the Square Dance Club. Win Penny Carnival costume prizes hours before or after a recess, va- the award is fifty dollars and recom- the students in informal discussions. Members called their various dances cation or holiday, except for some mendation to radio production units. These speakers will live in the various very unusual circumstances." dormitories and fraternity houses in while the guests did the clapping. This Other awards are the Anderson prize The above regulation applies to of one hundred dollars for verse drama, order to become better acquainted with and the Grand March, led by WAA Treasury Director all classes during the twenty-four in full length or one-shot form; the the students. President Helen Clifford and George hour interval and to all types of Etherege award for full-length comedy, Tuesday afternoon will be devoted to Ilay, were the highlights of the Asks Patriotism absences. The penalty includes an also one hundred dollars; and the Gray informal discussion group meetings, evening. Carnival costumes ranged F grade in the Courses in which award for dramatic criticism, which and in the evening there will be a from red flannels to blue jeans. Sol- Of Penny-Pinchers absences are reported. (brings twenty-five dollars and recom- supper for all students interested in diers were allowed to break away from The Christmas recess for civilians mendation to standard periodicals. meeting speakers on an informal basis. the regulation GI, and their attire was I "Please put pennies back in circu- will begin Thursday afternoon, Dec. 23, No second prizes are given, but lead- On Wednesday, Jan. 12, the embassy either "good old civilian" or program will consist of an quite lation." at 3:45 p.m., and classes will be re- I ing honors plays are sent with the win- afternoon original. Lady Superman came com- sumed on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 8 ners to Samuel French, tea followed by a concluding service. Thus comes the appeal from the a.m. NBC offices plete with red tights and cloak. The in New York, MGM, and responsible Those on the general planning com- devil was ever popular and there were Treasury Department in Washington. producing units among community the- mittee are: Betty Higgins, Marian Indians, Adolph. a Boy Scout (Troop The Mint has had much difficulty in $50,000 Received atres, as part of the Allinace's effort Littlefield, Janice Campbell, Barbara 1145), and others in pajamas and old- obtaining material for the one-cent to introduce new playwrights to the Allen, Emmy Lou Littlefield, Doris fashioned garb. piece because strategic metals which From Stodder Fund country at large. Bell, Betty Brackett, Betty Perkins, compose it are an imperative necessity Writers should send for registration Ruth Troland, Henry Hagman, Ken- neth in the manufacturing of bombers, forms and information at once; final Reed, Nat Bartholomaei, and Sam For Collins. tanks, rifles, and other weapons. Student Aid date for the present series of competi- This critical shortage has prompted The University has received $50,000 tions is March 15, 1944. Address all Brevities .. the Director of the United States Mint as a first payment under terms of the inquiries and contributions to Drama- to request that everyone cooperate in will of the late Mrs. Anne E. Stodder tists' Alliance, Box 200 Z, Stanford Former ROTC Men The MCA is sponsoring a freshman the undertaking to get back into circu- of Bangor which was probated shortly University, California. party Wednesday evening at 6:45 un- lation the idle coins that are lying after her death in October, 1942. This Leaving For CA der the direction of Esther Randall around in piggy banks, sugar bowls, payment was made in compliance with and John Dickerson, upperclass ad- glass jars, boxes, and bureau drawers one clause of the will. Another ASTU To Sponsor Dance And Infantry OCS visers. All freshman men and women in homes all over the country, tying up $200,000 will come to the University at are invited to attend the affair. The priceless metals. the termination of a trust. On New Year's Eve After a brief return to their home committees in charge of the party are: There is probably no patriotic ser- Mrs. Stodder's interest in the young Faculty and students of the Uni- campus, the Maine men who were in refreshments; Colvin, Elms girls, pro- vice which may be rendered, without men and women of the University of versity will be guests of the Army the first year of advanced ROTC will gram; Balentine, entertainment; and financial cost to the individual, that Maine is shown by the terms of the Specialized Training I nit at a New soon be departing for Officers' Train- Estabrooke, publicity. would contribute more to winning this will specifying the purpose for which Year's Eve dance, it was announced ing School. war. the $50,000 shall be used—"the today. All infantry men in the ROTC have The University skating rink is now princi- pal to be kept intact and safely received their orders, six to go to In- under construction over near the Me- A suggestion to penny hoarders: in- The celebration will be held at the Substitute War vested and the income shall be used for fantry School at Fort Benning. Ga. morial Gym. It will be flooded soon Savings Stamps for Memorial (:,nmasium front 8 p.m. the coins that are held savings. the assistance of needy and deserving These men were Dayson DeCourcy '44, after the Christmas recess, and will as to 1 a.m. oil Friday night, Dec. 31. students... under such rules and Arnold Cohen '45, James Haskell '44, probably be ready for use in about regu- 1943-Jan. I, 1944. Further details lations as may be prescribed by the j on Malcolm Hardy '44, Donald Crossland two weeks. the dance %ill be announced next propel- anthoriti at the Univer,ity." lueck. '45, and Harry Quinn '44. The re- Music Department mainder of the The Men's Senate elected the fol- infantry are to report to the OCS lowing officers for this term: president of the Armed Forces at Presents Annual Camp Knox, Knoxville, Sam Collins; vice president, Joe Na Kentucky. Thirteen men in deau; secretary, Charles Foster; and , the ROTC Coast As The Flu Artillery executive committee, Walter Brooks Christmas Vespers Flies; Revelation have been ordered to the Coast Artillery School and Henry Hagman. at Camp Davis, —0— Christmas Sunday at the University North Carolina. They are Charles of Maine was observed in the tradi- OfCampus-Grippe-ing Esther Randall is the new senior Menace Chapman, Josiah Colcord, William tional manner with a Christmas Sun- Cullen, Benjamin Hodges, Donald resident at Colvin Hall, taking the To say that a violent epidemic of flu and a general headache knock day MCA service in the morning and the vic- Hodges, Carleton Kilpatrick, Earl place of Natalie Curtis who graduated is sweeping the University of Maine tim for a loop and leave him Christmas vespers in the afternoon.