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VOL. XXXVI—NO. 28 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Friday, May 7, 1937 Live And ^ Learn -By Don Gooding- I'm nobody's sweetheart nao-w-w. BRAND NEW CONTEST CINCH Publicity is for the public's benefit Herewith you are being benefited. Before that unequaled bit of masterminding that postponed the Campus day, it had been planned to have Griff Williams around jt night to pound out rhythm for the dance. Then it was decided to hire the Philadelphia Harmonica's riggennajig, but when its size was discovered—why, no-one would have had any room to step it up in. Now the question is, what orchestra will be there, and why? And what name could be used. That's the contest. Name the orchestra, then name a name... It's easy... The win-nan will receive one free trip to Pluto. Wire in and send results care of Vox Pop editor, Liberty magazine (yeah, it's*a magazine), New York City. Then, too, the dancers will not dance on cornmeal. No, that's bad for the corns. Instead they will amble lightly over a bed of pearls— pearls of wheat. Just a little more aristocratic. And never mind the Normalsiad renaming contest, that is only a big graft. Patronize this coloussal contest and win twice as much. DRYS GET REBUFF After soundly "whipping the devil and all his works" during his 52-day abstinence from food, Stooping Oak's claim to immortal fame, Jackson Whitlow, finally established sure-fire communications with the "Lord". The gaunt Tennesseean, a mere shadow of his former chest expansion, said the first message suggested that he take a little wine, with orange "juice tdchase1 it, for his stomach's sake. Imbibing in elderberry wine and orange juice, the faster slept it off, received another permit to eat his first meal of solid food the next day. He is expected to become a missionary by his fellow mountaineers. Looks bad for the WCTU now that divine powers are arrayed against them in the battle to dry the wet ones. . . GUNS AND LOVE TANGLE Doggone it, freedom of the press seems to be going out with the long Woolen underwear these days. Because his gallivanlry was unwelcome at a party down in Kentucky, one fellow, 16 years old, lost his only life playing postotfice—a game long accused as scandalizing by various grandparents here and abroad. The party had steadily grown wilder as attending freshmen and sophomores warmed up zealously; soon the fatal game was suggested and accepted. Alone in a room during their turn, this particular couple picked up a revolver, began to shoot at each other. The 14- year old gal won. It's a dangerous game, should be ruthlessly persecuted. Cowards die many times before their death. The buzzards outside The Viking office have died as many times since. GOLD STILL UNSAFE Lending a fit conclusion to the dedication services of the world's largest suspended, $35,000,000 Golden Gate bridge, was the $400 gold rivet secured to be the last driven in the great monument's construction work. , With due suspense the crowd watched driver-of-the-first-rivet, Ed Stanley, place the gold link in the only remaining slot, send it home as he turned, on the air gun. Instead of acting in a formal fashion, die rivet Went to pieces, showered spectators with flakes one-half size of a fingernail... Then, as they poked out the rest, it fell into the bay, disappeared. An ordinary steel one substituted. Guest at the ceremony was Pioneer Joseph Graham, who worked around when the Union Pacific Seined the Central Pacific in 1869 with '.a silver and ' a gold spike. More successful in their dedication, the officials on that occasion removed the two spikes next day.' 'Rename NormalstacT Contest Supported By Organized Viking Solicitors Newsmen To Contact Green, Hinchliffe Assisted by Cub Reporters As this story goes to press, the contest money stands as follows: First Prize ..$4.50 Consolation Prize 1.50 Galvanizing the "Rename Normal-stad" contest into a live, burning issue is the formidable, but surmountable task which has stared the Viking staff in the face this past week. Personal contact committees, publicity agents, solicitors, and individual boosters have all been oiled to effect a smooth running machine. Only eight days remain in the contest, which opened Monday morning at 9:00 a. m. No entries will be accepted after the deadline, set at 4:00 p. m. next Friday, May 15. Students Scratch Heads Name-conscious s t u d e n t s ' are searching annuals, magazines, telephone directories, buildings, and even the sun, moon, and sky, hunting suggestions for "a name with a snap." Hmmm — "Bond Rendezvous," or "Water Haunt,"—maybe "The Old Swimming Hole," "Canoe Paradise,"—Oh, yeah, I got it! "Frog's Heaven" — Now, where's Toms? Where's my dime? Come on! Let's go! Cub reporters Frances Daley, Lillian Morton, and Gayle Walsh, assisted by 12 veteran reporters, are soliciting entrees from the women of the school. Sybil Hinchliffe, news editor, is taking charge of the publicity angle of the campaign. Every (Continued on Page Three) Comedy Presented By Local Theatre Guild WWC Grads Order Announcements Senior announcements were ordered last week by the members of the graduating class of 1937. A new seal bearing the emblem of the Western Washington College of Education will be used for the first time. The design, striking in its simplicity of style, is very appropriate for such an occasion. The announcements, at 12 cents each, ai s scheduled to be here about May 20, thus giving the seniors ample time to send them before graduation, June 10. No extra announcements will be issued after the orders have been made. There are 14 of the graduating class eligible to wear caps and gowns, for they have completed four years of study at the College. Then-caps and gowns will be the same as worn by the members of the graduating class of the University of California at Berkeley. "She Stoops to Conquer," a hilarious comedy written by Goldsmith in the 18th century, will be presented by the Bellingham Theater Guild next week. The dates, May 12 to 15 inclusive, have been set as the schedule of presentation. Included in the Guild cast are many present and former WWC students. Casting for the play are as follows: "Sir Charles Marlow", portrayed by Norman Clarke; "Young Marlow", his son, by Denton Hatfield; "Hardcastle", by Frank Bur-, net; "Hastings", by Boyd Swanson; "Tony Lumpkin", by Frank Wolfe; and "Diggory", by Maurice Nelson. Feminine roles are held by Mrs. Joly, as "Mrs. Hardcastle"; Miss Olson, as "Miss Hardcastle; Miss Men-ke, as "Miss Neville"; and Catherine Bolger as a "Maid". The play, best known for the ludicrous figure of "Tony Lumpkin," has been a success wherever it has been shown according to Mrs. Joly. Students who wish to see the production will be afforded a saving by buying their tickets at the Co-op. o Music Department Backs Festival Speakers Chosen For Graduation Norman Coleman, James Kenna To Deliver Two Commencement Addresses Seven High Schools Send Groups for Band, Vocal, Orchestral Concert Music Week Ends; Programs Given The most elaborate program of the entire National Music week is to be held in the auditorium tonight at 8:00 p. m. The program will have an international flavor because representatives of 19 countries will be participating. They will all use their own native instruments. The National Music week was ushered in Sunday, May 2, at the Garden Street Methodist church. Miss Maud Williams, state chairman of Music week, presided, and announced the affairs arranged for the week. Monday night, May 3, a program put on by the Music Teacher's association and Junior Music club was given in the lounge of the Bellingham hotel. Tuesday, a radio program from 8:15 to 8:45 was presented, featuring the Music club and chorus. Wednesday, a Spring Festival of music was given at the First Chris-tion church by nearly 300 Bellingham high school students. The organizations participating were the band, a mixed chorus, girls' string ensemble, girls' chorus and school orchestra under the direction of John Boy Williams and Lowe p. Bartruff. An enjoyable festival was presented. Don't forget the program arranged for tonight at 8:00. It is free: -*. Sponsored by the Music department of Western Washington college will be a music festival for the high schools of Whatcom and Skagit counties. The festival will be held Friday, May 14, afternoon and evening, in the new gymnasium. The following high schools are to send vocal groups, bands and orchestras: Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Lynden, Mount Baker, Sumas-Nooksack, and Bellingham. The afternoon concert will be given over to vocal groups and the evening will consist of instrumental music. The festival is under the general direction of Nils Boson, assisted by Don Bushell and Miss Mira Boothe, and all of the WWC music department. "Our thirty-eighth annual commencement program is now complete," stated President Fisher, Tuesday. "We have* secured two very fine commencement speakers in Dr. James Brett Kenna, froni the University Temple, Seattle, and Dr. Norman F. Coleman, from Reed college," he continued. It was learned that Dr. Coleman will speak on commencement day, June 10, and Dr. Kenna will deliver the address at Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 6. The faculty tea will be held in Edens hall Blue room at 5:00 o'clock after Baccalaureate services. Class Day Early President Fisher also staled that class day had been scheduled about two weeks earlier this year, on Friday, May 28. Alumni day will be Saturday, June 5, with the alumni banquet taking place" at 7:00 p. m. The place for the banquet has not been definitely settled, but it will probably be held in the Leopold hotel The faculty reception to the graduates, their parents, and friends will be held on Wednesday evening, June 9, at 8:30 in Edens hall Blue room. o Annual Progressing Rapidly-Thon Campus Day Arrangements Nearing Completion; Good Picnic Food Promised Budget Reviewed By Board; Frosh Debt Abolished Amateur Snapshot Artists Have Chance To Use Campus Day Snaps; Friday Is Deadline "Work on the annual is progressing rapidly," according to Margaret Thon, editor. All the snapshots are in with the exception of the Campus Day pictures. It was announced last week that it would be doubtful if those students wanting to display their amateur shots in the Klipsun, would be able to do so because of the early publication of the annual. A provision has now been made to allow them to do so. All students wishing to have snapshots of Campus Day fbr the Klipsun must have them in not later than Friday noon, May 21, two days after Campus Day. Pins were awarded to the members of the Klipsun staff for their work on the annual. Margaret Thon, editor of the Klipsun, and Helen Hostetter, business manager, received senior awards; and Eleanor Rea-soner, junior award. The pins are awarded annually by the Western Engraving Co., of Seattle. Movie-Mad and Conservative Students Give Views Concerning Single and Double Feature Shows Since Al Jolson appeared in "Sonny Boy," the first talking picture, movies have sky-rocketed with unprecedented speed. The double feature later introduced and now everywhere present, has increased production almost twofold. Housemaid and student, or butcher and professor alike find the movies a splendid means of relaxation. There is still controversy as to which is foremost—the single feature or the double bill. The following WWC students who seemingly find time to put Barnes history or State manual aside, grab the first car downtown, clink their $.27 down, oh and ah at the latest cause of over-normal feminine heart beat, Robert Taylor, —or go into hysterics laughing with the maniacal Marx boys, Ritz brothers, or mammoth-mouthed Joe E. Brown, give their views and preference on single or double features. Toms Rabid Warren Toms—A rabid movie fan, who haunts the local theaters and is the source of the ushers' "What you here again," cinema-mindedly says, "I like double features because I like to get my money's worth. However, I wish they woujd have single features for a. dime—bigger and better and cheaper shows." Lilian Morton—A freshman, and a quite consistent movie-goer, states, "Why, double features, of course. They're far more interesting than the single feature." Austin Goheen—A brilliant young scientist, economically says, "I don't go to the movies very often, but when I do I like the double features —for I can see two for the price of one." Don Reeves—One of the nice boys at WWC, takes adifferent side to the question, he explains, "I like the clear, well-constructed single feature for in a double feature one of the pictures is usually good, but the other,—well, it does little short of driving one into boredom." Dietsch Would Eat Pierre Dietch—A newcomer, but a lad that would rather see movies than eat, agrees with Reeves. He says, "I prefer single features, with a Popeye cartoon. I just love to see t h e one-eyed spinach-consuming sailor beat the tar out of Pluto." Mary Johnston—Better known as "Johnny" to the Western Viking staff, and former front page columnist, knots the score at three-all by saying, "Double features offer a variety, but one picture usually offsets the other. I guess I would rather see a good single feature." To further this argument, a questionnaire may be held next week and the poll will speak for itself— whether the single or double feature predominates. ;:.';: Business concerning discussion of the budget, assessment of the freshman class, and dissatisfaction of the present rec hour music was transacted by the Board of Control at its weekly meeting last Wednesday. The Board reviewed and familiarized itself with the next year's budget in preparation for the next meeting when final decision will be made. Pres. C. H. Fisher and Coach C. F. Lappenbusch were invited to attend the next session to assist the Board in passing on the funds, ""student dissatisfaction of the present rec hour orchestra caused the Board to discuss the advisability of obtaining a new orchestra. D. C. Bushell was appointed to investigate the matter further. Freshmen Object Dr. M. F. Cederstrom's letter objecting to the charging of the freshman class for damages done to school property following the recent Frosh dance was read. The Board thereupon rescinded a former motion assessing the freshmen for the incident. Anna Padden was selected to represent the Board on a committee preparing the social calendar for next year's Blue Book. Pins rewarding Helen Acklen and Bill Taylor for four quarters of service on the Board were reported to have arrived and are ready for presentation in assembly Friday. A Board of Control picture for the Klipsun was taken at the close of the meeting. Sixteen Teaching Jobs Allotted Sixteen students have been chosen to fill teaching positions next year, according to the report received from the appointment bureau. Four cadet positions in Seattle will be filled by Esther Holmlind, Marian Price, Chet Ullin, and Robert Barnhart. Margaret Vail, Dorothy Peterson, and Mary Elaine Johnston will teach in Vancouver, Washington. The following positions have been filled: Hazel Oie, Brace school, near Seattle; Melba DeMent, Mukilteo; Albert Bailey, Moclip, Grays Harbor; Marion Howie, Napavine, near Chehalis; Betty Chapman, Roosevelt, in Snohomish county; Gerald - ine Kennedy, Highland school, in Kitsap county, and Ed Angel, Pleasant Valley. Maxine Gerber has been teaching at Tenino, Washington, since the end of Winter quarter. o Illustrated Ireland Lecture Coming Friday Postponement Good Mel McKee's Play for Dance; Novel Lighting Illumines Courts Pleased over the two-weeks postponement of Campus day, Bud Neil, general chairman, rounds, into final working order his various committees. He says, concerning the affair, "We are thankful for the extra time for now we can be almost assured of fine weather. This should make for a better Campus day both from the presentation and functional angle. Progression of the committees has been satisfactory, although there still remains a good deal of work to be concentrated upon." Rough, Ready Menu Ready Virginia Holm, food chairman, states, "The menu is all decided. There will be nothing grand or fancy but the apropos type of nourishment (beans) which goes with outdoor fun." Normajane Gorsline, assembly head, says, "The continuity is being written and there is a possibility that some of the faculty members will render their contributions. Practices will begin next week." The theme is to be a mystery and a wide variety of local -latent talent is promised." Kenny Selander, chairman of transportation, says, "Already a good many cars have been made available for the day. With a little advertising pressure we should readily be able to obtain the sufficient number." Boat Course Scouted Frances Truax, swimming head, states, "New water events have been arranged which should be of interest to everyone. The swimming committee is going out to Normalstad this Saturday to lineup a new boat-racing course." Bob White, publicity leader,. assures of many surprises when he states, "We have everything already and are just waiting to shoot the works. Campaigning will really begin in earnest this next Tuesday." Marge. Osier, dance head, says, "We're hoping for clear, dry weather in which to stage our out-door dance. Novel lighting and good amplified music should help to make it a long remembered affair." Bragi To Continue During Summer Branson De Cou, who is scheduled to appear in assembly next Friday, May 14, will present an illustrated lecture on Ireland. De Cou will illustrate his talk with the use of 270 color views plus three reels of standard motion pictures. The pictures were taken last summer during a 1500-mile tour of all Ireland, and are said to be the finest yet made portraying the charm of the Emerald Isle. De Cou, who has averaged over 200 engagements a year for the past five years, gave a lecture on Italy at an assembly here last year. On Tuesday, May 11, Ray Charles Jarman will give a talk on litera-ture. ' "Should the Vanadis Bragi continue to hold meetings during the summer session?" With this question in mind the literary discussion club opened their meeting in the Edens hall Club room. The question was taken up.by vote, passed, and approved. Two books by Richard Brinsley Sheridan were reported on. Lillian Martin reported on "School for Scandal" and Helen Baird on "The Rivals." Jean Richards reported on The Conscious Lovers" by Sir Richard Steele. The next meeting is to be held on May 17 and will take the form of a social hour under the direction of Margaret Bertrand. QottM Up Friday, May 7— 8:00 p. m.: Rec hour, Big gym. Saturday, May 8— 2:00 P- m.: Track meet, CPS Waldo field. Monday, May 10— 7:30 p. m.: Alkisiah club meeting Edens hall Tuesday, May 11—- 11:00 a. m.: Assembly, Ray Jarman, lecture on literature. Wednesday, May 12— 8:00 p: m.: Faculty chat, Mr. Philippi, Edens Hall Blue room. Thursday, May 13— Track meet, University of Washington frosh, Seattle. Friday, May 14— 11:00 & m.: Assembly, Branson De Cou, illustrated lec- 1 ture "Ireland, the Beautiful''.
Object Description
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Title | Western Viking - 1937 May 7 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 36, no. 28 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | May 7, 1937 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1937-05-07 |
Year Published | 1937 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Western Washington College of Education, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Harry Kluge, Editor, Sybil Hinchliffe, News editor, Clarence Soukup, Sports editor, Jack Carver, Assistant sports editor, Dick Fowler, Feature editor, Helen Hostetter, Society editor, Jean Hatch, Art editor, Rex Rolle, Copy editor |
Staff | Lloyd Nelson, Business manager, Warren Toms, Advertising manager, Special writers: Mary Johnston, Louane Pinckney, Phyllis Robinson, Joan Hoppe, Don Zylstra, Mitchell Evich, Bob White, Kathryn Hatch, Don Gooding, Forest Hawley, Betty Bowdish, Marge Osler, James Hanson, Pat Green, Frances Pelegren, Betty Howell, Reporters: Gus Gissberg, Merna Rowe, Gladys Axling, Lillian Morton, Virgil Heimberger, Ed Kamperman, Bob Minnihan, Ole Thorsen, Ralph Neil, Jack Whitmore, Gayle Walsh, Henry Frances, Frances Daley |
Article Titles | Live and learn / by Don Gooding (p.1) -- 'Rename Normalstad' contest supported by organized Viking solicitors (p.1) -- WWC grads order announcements (p.1) -- Music week ends; programs given (p.1) -- Comedy presented by local theatre guild (p.1) -- Music department backs festival (p.1) -- Movie-mad and conservative students give views concerning single and double feature shows (p.1) -- Speakers chosen for graduation (p.1) -- Annual progressing rapidly - Thon (p.1) -- Budget reviewed by Board; frosh debt abolished (p.1) -- Sixteen teaching jobs allotted (p.1) -- Illustrated Ireland lecture coming Friday (p.1) -- Campus Day arrangements nearing completion; good picnic food promised (p.1) -- Bragi to continue during Summer (p.1) -- Coming up (p.1) -- Sunday is Mother's Day (p.2) -- Turn about - fair play (p.2) -- Dear Mama (p.2) -- Griff Williams scores / by Virgil Heimberger (p.2) -- Boner (p.2) -- Forum (p.2) -- ...and names (p.2) -- Debris (p.2) -- The stroller strolls (p.2) -- Movie review (p.2) -- Campi coast to coast / by Betty Bowdish (p.2) -- Irrelevant reveries (p.2) -- Birthdays, weddings and May Day recognized with parties on WWC campus (p.3) -- She's the top (p.3) -- Ancient science forms basis of study (p.3) -- Evening rec hour held tonight (p.3) -- Edens Hall auction sale proves success; Lund auctioneer / by Marge Osler (p.3) -- Alkisiah excursion planned (p.3) -- Blue Triangle elect Siemons leader (p.3) -- Looking it over / by Harry Kluge (p.4) -- Renton inflicts first booster defeat; new field dedicated (p.4) -- Vikings defeated Saturday in cinder meet (p.4) -- Viking racketeers defeated by Ellensburg (p.4) -- With the WAA / by Pat Green (p.4) -- Golfers to journey southward for CPS match (p.4) -- Frosh, Mt. Vernon to be opponents for WWC netsters (p.4) -- Did'ya know... / by Mitch Evich (p.4) -- CPS to battle Viking track team (p.4) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 52 x 35 cm |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2010. |
Identifier | WV_19370507.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Western Viking - 1937 May 7 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 36, no. 28 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | May 7, 1937 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1937-05-07 |
Year Published | 1937 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Western Washington College of Education, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Harry Kluge, Editor, Sybil Hinchliffe, News editor, Clarence Soukup, Sports editor, Jack Carver, Assistant sports editor, Dick Fowler, Feature editor, Helen Hostetter, Society editor, Jean Hatch, Art editor, Rex Rolle, Copy editor |
Staff | Lloyd Nelson, Business manager, Warren Toms, Advertising manager, Special writers: Mary Johnston, Louane Pinckney, Phyllis Robinson, Joan Hoppe, Don Zylstra, Mitchell Evich, Bob White, Kathryn Hatch, Don Gooding, Forest Hawley, Betty Bowdish, Marge Osler, James Hanson, Pat Green, Frances Pelegren, Betty Howell, Reporters: Gus Gissberg, Merna Rowe, Gladys Axling, Lillian Morton, Virgil Heimberger, Ed Kamperman, Bob Minnihan, Ole Thorsen, Ralph Neil, Jack Whitmore, Gayle Walsh, Henry Frances, Frances Daley |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 52 x 35 cm |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2010. |
Identifier | WV_19370507.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized WWU student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (Class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (Class of 1971). |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Full Text | VOL. XXXVI—NO. 28 WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Friday, May 7, 1937 Live And ^ Learn -By Don Gooding- I'm nobody's sweetheart nao-w-w. BRAND NEW CONTEST CINCH Publicity is for the public's benefit Herewith you are being benefited. Before that unequaled bit of masterminding that postponed the Campus day, it had been planned to have Griff Williams around jt night to pound out rhythm for the dance. Then it was decided to hire the Philadelphia Harmonica's riggennajig, but when its size was discovered—why, no-one would have had any room to step it up in. Now the question is, what orchestra will be there, and why? And what name could be used. That's the contest. Name the orchestra, then name a name... It's easy... The win-nan will receive one free trip to Pluto. Wire in and send results care of Vox Pop editor, Liberty magazine (yeah, it's*a magazine), New York City. Then, too, the dancers will not dance on cornmeal. No, that's bad for the corns. Instead they will amble lightly over a bed of pearls— pearls of wheat. Just a little more aristocratic. And never mind the Normalsiad renaming contest, that is only a big graft. Patronize this coloussal contest and win twice as much. DRYS GET REBUFF After soundly "whipping the devil and all his works" during his 52-day abstinence from food, Stooping Oak's claim to immortal fame, Jackson Whitlow, finally established sure-fire communications with the "Lord". The gaunt Tennesseean, a mere shadow of his former chest expansion, said the first message suggested that he take a little wine, with orange "juice tdchase1 it, for his stomach's sake. Imbibing in elderberry wine and orange juice, the faster slept it off, received another permit to eat his first meal of solid food the next day. He is expected to become a missionary by his fellow mountaineers. Looks bad for the WCTU now that divine powers are arrayed against them in the battle to dry the wet ones. . . GUNS AND LOVE TANGLE Doggone it, freedom of the press seems to be going out with the long Woolen underwear these days. Because his gallivanlry was unwelcome at a party down in Kentucky, one fellow, 16 years old, lost his only life playing postotfice—a game long accused as scandalizing by various grandparents here and abroad. The party had steadily grown wilder as attending freshmen and sophomores warmed up zealously; soon the fatal game was suggested and accepted. Alone in a room during their turn, this particular couple picked up a revolver, began to shoot at each other. The 14- year old gal won. It's a dangerous game, should be ruthlessly persecuted. Cowards die many times before their death. The buzzards outside The Viking office have died as many times since. GOLD STILL UNSAFE Lending a fit conclusion to the dedication services of the world's largest suspended, $35,000,000 Golden Gate bridge, was the $400 gold rivet secured to be the last driven in the great monument's construction work. , With due suspense the crowd watched driver-of-the-first-rivet, Ed Stanley, place the gold link in the only remaining slot, send it home as he turned, on the air gun. Instead of acting in a formal fashion, die rivet Went to pieces, showered spectators with flakes one-half size of a fingernail... Then, as they poked out the rest, it fell into the bay, disappeared. An ordinary steel one substituted. Guest at the ceremony was Pioneer Joseph Graham, who worked around when the Union Pacific Seined the Central Pacific in 1869 with '.a silver and ' a gold spike. More successful in their dedication, the officials on that occasion removed the two spikes next day.' 'Rename NormalstacT Contest Supported By Organized Viking Solicitors Newsmen To Contact Green, Hinchliffe Assisted by Cub Reporters As this story goes to press, the contest money stands as follows: First Prize ..$4.50 Consolation Prize 1.50 Galvanizing the "Rename Normal-stad" contest into a live, burning issue is the formidable, but surmountable task which has stared the Viking staff in the face this past week. Personal contact committees, publicity agents, solicitors, and individual boosters have all been oiled to effect a smooth running machine. Only eight days remain in the contest, which opened Monday morning at 9:00 a. m. No entries will be accepted after the deadline, set at 4:00 p. m. next Friday, May 15. Students Scratch Heads Name-conscious s t u d e n t s ' are searching annuals, magazines, telephone directories, buildings, and even the sun, moon, and sky, hunting suggestions for "a name with a snap." Hmmm — "Bond Rendezvous," or "Water Haunt,"—maybe "The Old Swimming Hole," "Canoe Paradise,"—Oh, yeah, I got it! "Frog's Heaven" — Now, where's Toms? Where's my dime? Come on! Let's go! Cub reporters Frances Daley, Lillian Morton, and Gayle Walsh, assisted by 12 veteran reporters, are soliciting entrees from the women of the school. Sybil Hinchliffe, news editor, is taking charge of the publicity angle of the campaign. Every (Continued on Page Three) Comedy Presented By Local Theatre Guild WWC Grads Order Announcements Senior announcements were ordered last week by the members of the graduating class of 1937. A new seal bearing the emblem of the Western Washington College of Education will be used for the first time. The design, striking in its simplicity of style, is very appropriate for such an occasion. The announcements, at 12 cents each, ai s scheduled to be here about May 20, thus giving the seniors ample time to send them before graduation, June 10. No extra announcements will be issued after the orders have been made. There are 14 of the graduating class eligible to wear caps and gowns, for they have completed four years of study at the College. Then-caps and gowns will be the same as worn by the members of the graduating class of the University of California at Berkeley. "She Stoops to Conquer," a hilarious comedy written by Goldsmith in the 18th century, will be presented by the Bellingham Theater Guild next week. The dates, May 12 to 15 inclusive, have been set as the schedule of presentation. Included in the Guild cast are many present and former WWC students. Casting for the play are as follows: "Sir Charles Marlow", portrayed by Norman Clarke; "Young Marlow", his son, by Denton Hatfield; "Hardcastle", by Frank Bur-, net; "Hastings", by Boyd Swanson; "Tony Lumpkin", by Frank Wolfe; and "Diggory", by Maurice Nelson. Feminine roles are held by Mrs. Joly, as "Mrs. Hardcastle"; Miss Olson, as "Miss Hardcastle; Miss Men-ke, as "Miss Neville"; and Catherine Bolger as a "Maid". The play, best known for the ludicrous figure of "Tony Lumpkin," has been a success wherever it has been shown according to Mrs. Joly. Students who wish to see the production will be afforded a saving by buying their tickets at the Co-op. o Music Department Backs Festival Speakers Chosen For Graduation Norman Coleman, James Kenna To Deliver Two Commencement Addresses Seven High Schools Send Groups for Band, Vocal, Orchestral Concert Music Week Ends; Programs Given The most elaborate program of the entire National Music week is to be held in the auditorium tonight at 8:00 p. m. The program will have an international flavor because representatives of 19 countries will be participating. They will all use their own native instruments. The National Music week was ushered in Sunday, May 2, at the Garden Street Methodist church. Miss Maud Williams, state chairman of Music week, presided, and announced the affairs arranged for the week. Monday night, May 3, a program put on by the Music Teacher's association and Junior Music club was given in the lounge of the Bellingham hotel. Tuesday, a radio program from 8:15 to 8:45 was presented, featuring the Music club and chorus. Wednesday, a Spring Festival of music was given at the First Chris-tion church by nearly 300 Bellingham high school students. The organizations participating were the band, a mixed chorus, girls' string ensemble, girls' chorus and school orchestra under the direction of John Boy Williams and Lowe p. Bartruff. An enjoyable festival was presented. Don't forget the program arranged for tonight at 8:00. It is free: -*. Sponsored by the Music department of Western Washington college will be a music festival for the high schools of Whatcom and Skagit counties. The festival will be held Friday, May 14, afternoon and evening, in the new gymnasium. The following high schools are to send vocal groups, bands and orchestras: Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley, Lynden, Mount Baker, Sumas-Nooksack, and Bellingham. The afternoon concert will be given over to vocal groups and the evening will consist of instrumental music. The festival is under the general direction of Nils Boson, assisted by Don Bushell and Miss Mira Boothe, and all of the WWC music department. "Our thirty-eighth annual commencement program is now complete," stated President Fisher, Tuesday. "We have* secured two very fine commencement speakers in Dr. James Brett Kenna, froni the University Temple, Seattle, and Dr. Norman F. Coleman, from Reed college," he continued. It was learned that Dr. Coleman will speak on commencement day, June 10, and Dr. Kenna will deliver the address at Baccalaureate on Sunday, June 6. The faculty tea will be held in Edens hall Blue room at 5:00 o'clock after Baccalaureate services. Class Day Early President Fisher also staled that class day had been scheduled about two weeks earlier this year, on Friday, May 28. Alumni day will be Saturday, June 5, with the alumni banquet taking place" at 7:00 p. m. The place for the banquet has not been definitely settled, but it will probably be held in the Leopold hotel The faculty reception to the graduates, their parents, and friends will be held on Wednesday evening, June 9, at 8:30 in Edens hall Blue room. o Annual Progressing Rapidly-Thon Campus Day Arrangements Nearing Completion; Good Picnic Food Promised Budget Reviewed By Board; Frosh Debt Abolished Amateur Snapshot Artists Have Chance To Use Campus Day Snaps; Friday Is Deadline "Work on the annual is progressing rapidly," according to Margaret Thon, editor. All the snapshots are in with the exception of the Campus Day pictures. It was announced last week that it would be doubtful if those students wanting to display their amateur shots in the Klipsun, would be able to do so because of the early publication of the annual. A provision has now been made to allow them to do so. All students wishing to have snapshots of Campus Day fbr the Klipsun must have them in not later than Friday noon, May 21, two days after Campus Day. Pins were awarded to the members of the Klipsun staff for their work on the annual. Margaret Thon, editor of the Klipsun, and Helen Hostetter, business manager, received senior awards; and Eleanor Rea-soner, junior award. The pins are awarded annually by the Western Engraving Co., of Seattle. Movie-Mad and Conservative Students Give Views Concerning Single and Double Feature Shows Since Al Jolson appeared in "Sonny Boy," the first talking picture, movies have sky-rocketed with unprecedented speed. The double feature later introduced and now everywhere present, has increased production almost twofold. Housemaid and student, or butcher and professor alike find the movies a splendid means of relaxation. There is still controversy as to which is foremost—the single feature or the double bill. The following WWC students who seemingly find time to put Barnes history or State manual aside, grab the first car downtown, clink their $.27 down, oh and ah at the latest cause of over-normal feminine heart beat, Robert Taylor, —or go into hysterics laughing with the maniacal Marx boys, Ritz brothers, or mammoth-mouthed Joe E. Brown, give their views and preference on single or double features. Toms Rabid Warren Toms—A rabid movie fan, who haunts the local theaters and is the source of the ushers' "What you here again," cinema-mindedly says, "I like double features because I like to get my money's worth. However, I wish they woujd have single features for a. dime—bigger and better and cheaper shows." Lilian Morton—A freshman, and a quite consistent movie-goer, states, "Why, double features, of course. They're far more interesting than the single feature." Austin Goheen—A brilliant young scientist, economically says, "I don't go to the movies very often, but when I do I like the double features —for I can see two for the price of one." Don Reeves—One of the nice boys at WWC, takes adifferent side to the question, he explains, "I like the clear, well-constructed single feature for in a double feature one of the pictures is usually good, but the other,—well, it does little short of driving one into boredom." Dietsch Would Eat Pierre Dietch—A newcomer, but a lad that would rather see movies than eat, agrees with Reeves. He says, "I prefer single features, with a Popeye cartoon. I just love to see t h e one-eyed spinach-consuming sailor beat the tar out of Pluto." Mary Johnston—Better known as "Johnny" to the Western Viking staff, and former front page columnist, knots the score at three-all by saying, "Double features offer a variety, but one picture usually offsets the other. I guess I would rather see a good single feature." To further this argument, a questionnaire may be held next week and the poll will speak for itself— whether the single or double feature predominates. ;:.';: Business concerning discussion of the budget, assessment of the freshman class, and dissatisfaction of the present rec hour music was transacted by the Board of Control at its weekly meeting last Wednesday. The Board reviewed and familiarized itself with the next year's budget in preparation for the next meeting when final decision will be made. Pres. C. H. Fisher and Coach C. F. Lappenbusch were invited to attend the next session to assist the Board in passing on the funds, ""student dissatisfaction of the present rec hour orchestra caused the Board to discuss the advisability of obtaining a new orchestra. D. C. Bushell was appointed to investigate the matter further. Freshmen Object Dr. M. F. Cederstrom's letter objecting to the charging of the freshman class for damages done to school property following the recent Frosh dance was read. The Board thereupon rescinded a former motion assessing the freshmen for the incident. Anna Padden was selected to represent the Board on a committee preparing the social calendar for next year's Blue Book. Pins rewarding Helen Acklen and Bill Taylor for four quarters of service on the Board were reported to have arrived and are ready for presentation in assembly Friday. A Board of Control picture for the Klipsun was taken at the close of the meeting. Sixteen Teaching Jobs Allotted Sixteen students have been chosen to fill teaching positions next year, according to the report received from the appointment bureau. Four cadet positions in Seattle will be filled by Esther Holmlind, Marian Price, Chet Ullin, and Robert Barnhart. Margaret Vail, Dorothy Peterson, and Mary Elaine Johnston will teach in Vancouver, Washington. The following positions have been filled: Hazel Oie, Brace school, near Seattle; Melba DeMent, Mukilteo; Albert Bailey, Moclip, Grays Harbor; Marion Howie, Napavine, near Chehalis; Betty Chapman, Roosevelt, in Snohomish county; Gerald - ine Kennedy, Highland school, in Kitsap county, and Ed Angel, Pleasant Valley. Maxine Gerber has been teaching at Tenino, Washington, since the end of Winter quarter. o Illustrated Ireland Lecture Coming Friday Postponement Good Mel McKee's Play for Dance; Novel Lighting Illumines Courts Pleased over the two-weeks postponement of Campus day, Bud Neil, general chairman, rounds, into final working order his various committees. He says, concerning the affair, "We are thankful for the extra time for now we can be almost assured of fine weather. This should make for a better Campus day both from the presentation and functional angle. Progression of the committees has been satisfactory, although there still remains a good deal of work to be concentrated upon." Rough, Ready Menu Ready Virginia Holm, food chairman, states, "The menu is all decided. There will be nothing grand or fancy but the apropos type of nourishment (beans) which goes with outdoor fun." Normajane Gorsline, assembly head, says, "The continuity is being written and there is a possibility that some of the faculty members will render their contributions. Practices will begin next week." The theme is to be a mystery and a wide variety of local -latent talent is promised." Kenny Selander, chairman of transportation, says, "Already a good many cars have been made available for the day. With a little advertising pressure we should readily be able to obtain the sufficient number." Boat Course Scouted Frances Truax, swimming head, states, "New water events have been arranged which should be of interest to everyone. The swimming committee is going out to Normalstad this Saturday to lineup a new boat-racing course." Bob White, publicity leader,. assures of many surprises when he states, "We have everything already and are just waiting to shoot the works. Campaigning will really begin in earnest this next Tuesday." Marge. Osier, dance head, says, "We're hoping for clear, dry weather in which to stage our out-door dance. Novel lighting and good amplified music should help to make it a long remembered affair." Bragi To Continue During Summer Branson De Cou, who is scheduled to appear in assembly next Friday, May 14, will present an illustrated lecture on Ireland. De Cou will illustrate his talk with the use of 270 color views plus three reels of standard motion pictures. The pictures were taken last summer during a 1500-mile tour of all Ireland, and are said to be the finest yet made portraying the charm of the Emerald Isle. De Cou, who has averaged over 200 engagements a year for the past five years, gave a lecture on Italy at an assembly here last year. On Tuesday, May 11, Ray Charles Jarman will give a talk on litera-ture. ' "Should the Vanadis Bragi continue to hold meetings during the summer session?" With this question in mind the literary discussion club opened their meeting in the Edens hall Club room. The question was taken up.by vote, passed, and approved. Two books by Richard Brinsley Sheridan were reported on. Lillian Martin reported on "School for Scandal" and Helen Baird on "The Rivals." Jean Richards reported on The Conscious Lovers" by Sir Richard Steele. The next meeting is to be held on May 17 and will take the form of a social hour under the direction of Margaret Bertrand. QottM Up Friday, May 7— 8:00 p. m.: Rec hour, Big gym. Saturday, May 8— 2:00 P- m.: Track meet, CPS Waldo field. Monday, May 10— 7:30 p. m.: Alkisiah club meeting Edens hall Tuesday, May 11—- 11:00 a. m.: Assembly, Ray Jarman, lecture on literature. Wednesday, May 12— 8:00 p: m.: Faculty chat, Mr. Philippi, Edens Hall Blue room. Thursday, May 13— Track meet, University of Washington frosh, Seattle. Friday, May 14— 11:00 & m.: Assembly, Branson De Cou, illustrated lec- 1 ture "Ireland, the Beautiful''. |
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