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Th, NORTHWEST VIKING Established 1899 VOL. XXXII—NO. 29 WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON Friday, May 4, 1934 President Is Speaker At PTA Meet Education in Our American Democracy' Is Topic Of Lecture F R E E E D U C A T I O N IDEAL Fisher Advocates School System by Public Support At the Thursday afternoon meeting of the P. T. A. Convention, which is convening in Bellingham, President C. H. Fisher delivered an address on "Education In Our American Democracy." He brought out several important prints, including t h " followi n g : A public supported school sys- Jtem should.extend [from the kindergarten to the university; free and Jopen to all, that [this system of education be supported by a just Pres. C. H. Fisher and equitable system of taxation, based upon the ability of the citizens to pay; that the State, through this system of education, make available to every child in the state educational opportunities consistent . with the principles of equality and justice, and adequate to meet his life needs in a democratic society, and that the present program of adult education, -sponsored by the State be*maintained and broadened to meet the growing needs of citizens to whom the educational offering of the regular day schools are not available. President Fisher also stated that salaries and other working conditions of teachers should be maintained at a level high enough to insure a stable body of teachers of high personal character and advanced professional training, and also that controlling the work of the schools should be. a moral purpose, which is expressed in a democratic philosophy of life which should be to us and our children a passion—yes, almost religion. W. Club Plans Big Vodvil For Coming % Week; 'Shooting of Dan McGrew' and Daniels Hall Leg Show are Features Girls, glee and gloom chasers are to be the main features of the coming "W" club vodvil, Monday, May 7, under the directorship of Chairman Mike Tomco. "Hold your seats folks, and don't faint as the lights go out in the big scene of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," requests Tomco. Introduced by that bevy of beautiful Daniels Hall chorines who, by the way, promise plenty of.; action, poor Dan McGrew vill be done away xdth in that mem-porable "drammer" of p a s s i o n and late, north of the l a r c t i c circle. "Stark Love" Van Over gives an inspiring rendition of the lady known Mike Tomco Don Bushell Will Direct Orchestra Three Numbers To Be Given At "Death Takes a Holiday" May Day Festival Given by Children With parents and guests in attendance, the Campus school celebrated May Day in the big gym, all eight grades participating. They played games, did folk dances, and danced rhythms. "Run, Rabbit, Run," a tag game, was played by the first grade. The second graders sang and played the "Carrousel". Children of the third grade played "A-Hunting We Will Go," and danced an "Indian Dance." Next "Kanafaska," and "Off She Goes" were done by the fourth grade. The fifth and sixth grades combined did a "Highland Schot-tische," "Money Musk," and the "Sailors' Hornpipe," "Tarantella," "Szardas," and "Bean Setting" were danced by the seventh and eighth grades. Mantoux Tests Given Chest Examinations and XRrays Given Down-Town Four hundred fifty-four students and forty-six faculty members were given the Mantoux skin tests Monday and Tuesday, Dr. S. L. Cox, of Seattle, gave the tests and also the readings. i Readings of the tests were made Wednesday and Thursday . of all the students and faculty who took the tests. Those who reacted to the test or proved positive were given chest examinations and X-ray pictures. The examinations were divided among six Bellingham X-ray laboratories. Doctors McGregor, Stimpson, and Rykken, of Bellingham, were visitors watching Dr.-Wil-cox give the tests. Under the direction • of Donald Bushell. the Normal School orchestra will give three selections for the school play, "Death Takes a Holiday," which will be given on Thursday and Friday, May 18 and 19, at 8:15 o'clock in the Normal school auditorium. The numbers which have been selected to carry out the plot and strengthen- the atmosphere of the play production are. "Roses From the South," waltz, and "Ye Who Have Yearned Alone," by Tschai-kowsky. Another waltz in character with the play is the waltz of death, "Valse Triste," by Sebilius. Marshall Bacon has charge of the incidental music which will be played behind the scenes from recordings. This music also has been chosen to depict and strengthen the scenes which it will accompany. Among the numbers to be played include several famous waltzes, two of which are Strauss's "Vienna Blood," and Tschaikowsky's "Waltz of the Flowers." The recordings are by the Boston Symphony orchestra, directed by Serge Koussevitsky. o Showalter Speaks At PTA Meeting Speaking on "Cvilization's Contribution," Dr. N. D. Showalter, Washington state superintendent of schools, addressed the afternoon meeting of the PTA convention, held May 2. Mr. Showalter emphasized education as being responsible for the kind of citizens we have. America's contribution to the world is free education. In order to have that, intelligent citizenship is necessary. The 355,000 children in the state of Washington must -be intelligently endowed in order that they may face the complexes of a modern economic life. The United States is paying more for education than all the other nations put together. We have more higher institutions and more attention is being shown to our younger generation. Concluding his speech, Dr. Showalter said: "What is more important to America than to build civilization? The only way it can be done is to deal with child life positively." o Vanadis Bragi Meets Dr. A. C. Hicks played a group of piano numbers and Herbert Ruck-, mick showed a group of films at the Vanadis Bragi club meeting, Monday, April 30, 7:30 p. m. in the Edens hall clubroom. Plans were made for the picnic, which will be tonight at Madrona Beach, Lake Samish. Students will leave from Edens hall at 5 p. m. o as Lou. "Dangerous Dan" Johnsen is letting his whiskers grow and is getting in shape for the big rassle with Lou. Lundberg- to Perform Aubery Lundberg, bone bender and muscle mauler, will give a three-round exhibition match with that other artist of the howl and groan, himself. Between rounds he will refresh himself with dainty sips of fire. Up, over and down, the Y. M. C. A. tumbling team, headed by Clark McAllister, are expected to give their usual expert performance. The men's and women's glee clubs will donate a few numbers to the show. Harriet Oxford, well-known singing co-ed, has been asked to give a performance, as has Bob Becken, the Crooning Caveman from Carolina. The big mystery act will be donated by Barton's Hall. As yet the deepest clouds of secrecy have been drawn around this promised per- Bellingham Vikings To Meet CPS Normal Track Team To Compete With Puget Sound Loggers Saturday, May 5 T E A M LOOKS GOOD Men Are Lacking in Experience but Are Proving Capable As the first scheduled track meet draws near, Coach Sam Carver looks over his track team in hopes of a victory over CPS this week-end. His track men are mostly first-year contenders who are untried in college competition. Fife, Viking sprinter, is held as being the white hope for the 100 and 200-yard dashes and John-sen, Holden, and Gillies are rated as keen contenders lor the low and high hurdles. Coach Carver's Viking line exceed all expectations. o- , up will probably include: Track formance, but it is likely, according. Events—Mile run, Johnny Stiger, to "Boss" Tomco, that the show will H o w a r d Wy a t t ; 440 run, Gylfi Sollie, Bill Frender, Bob Hall; 100-yard dash, Earl Fife, Arne Johnsen; high hurdles, Don Holder, Tony Zambas, Stan Gillies; 220-yard dash, Earl Fife, Elwood Davidson; 2-mile run, Melvin Meek; 220-yd. hurdles, Arne Johnsen, Tony Zambas. i Field Events—High jump, Don Holder; shot put, Red Van. Over; javelin, Jack Kemphaus; pole vault, Posy Flowers; broad jump, Earl Fife, Don Holder; discus, Tony Zambas. So far this season the men have had no regular meets, but in practice intramural meets and meets with the local high schools, they have made some fair marks. Gylfil Sollie, crack '880-yard man, may be out of the running in the meet with CPS. due to a sprained ankle. o Hoppe Announces Fiftieth Play Here Lambert's Castle in Italy Is Scene of "Death Takes a Holiday", Says Director Work on the Drama club play is progressing rapidly with rehersals being held daily from three to five o'clock. Victor H. Hoppe, director, announces that the play is coming along fine. This is about the fiftieth production Mr. Hoppe has directed during the time he has been here as head of the speech department. The scene of the play is laid in the great hall of Duke Lambert's castle in Italy. Death comes to the duke and requests that he be allowed to visit in his home for three days. The duke finds it impossible to refuse. So, Death, masquerading as Prince Sir-ki, begins his holiday on earth. o Picnic To Be Held Tonight at Madrona Beach, Samish Lake Victor H. Hoppe Madrona beach, on Lake Samish, is the setting for the Vanadis Bragi picnic which is to take place this evening. Bill Hussey, transportation chairman, promises plenty of autos convey all to the* picnic grounds. The group will leave from Edens hall at 5 p. m. Jay Stoops and Dwight Div-ird are the other menrbers of the transportation committee. The refreshment committee with Betty Tod, chairman, and Mildred Stoecker and Helen Vird have solved the eating problems. Katherine Mac Donald and Gordon Millikan are in charge of the entertainment. There will be baseball for those who want to play and boating and swimming for the? others. A charge of 25 cents per person will be made. Members may bring guests for an additional 25 cents. Mother's Day Observed With Tea in Blue Room Week-End Trip Held Out to enjoy themselves and to forget all worry, the Board of Control spent the last week-end at Lo-ganita Lodge on Lummi island. Baseball, ping-pong, and pool were the main attractions of the trip. Faculty members who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Phillipi, Miss Countryman, Miss Ullin, Dr. Bond arid Mr. Arntzen. Mother's Day will be observed by the Women's League, wth a Mother's Day tea on Sunday, May 13. The tea will be given at the Edens hall blue room. All girls of the school and their parents are cordially invited to attend. Girls from out of town may bring a friend if their parent is unable to attend. o Doty Reviews Novel "A romance of love, hate and high adventure," is one critic's estimate of "Anthony Adverse", reviewed by Miss Beatrice Doty, Monday, April 30, in room 208. The novel, one of the current best sellers, is a record of a man's life from before his birth in France until his death in the New World, a middle aged man. It is a novel which may well appeal to the more adventurous minded. Educators Speak To PTA Delegates After three days in session, the P. T. A. convention was brought to a close with the .-meeting Thursday afternoon. Prominent among the speakers of the program were O. C. Pratt, superintendent of the Spokane schools, who spoke on Wednesday, and Elmer T. Breckner, Ta-coma superintendent. Mr. Pratt spoke on "Education and the New Deal". He said that education must be regarded as much broader than school because it includes the lifetme. "In static civilization," he declared, "the task of education was to pass on traditions, but in our fast moving existence the emphasis must be placed on ability to think." In his address to the delegation, Mr. Breckner expressed his opinion that unless other means of taxation were devised to care for revenue, the common schools of Washington will be doomed after 1935. o Guild Will Present Three Short Plays In Local Playhouse Ten members of the Theatre Guild will take part in the last evening of one act plays of the season. Three plays will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9. The directors of the pieces are Loren Pratt, Mary Hibner, and Dean Seeger. In the first play are J. E. Francisco, Zelda Becker, and Stanley Wells; in the second, Mary Hibner, George Prather, Art Han-nes, and Fern Wilson; in the third, Jane Wilkinson, Milton Clark, and Trev Wyndam, Neal Dow, and Robert Bovey have charge of the stage and electrical changes. This is the first year that one-act plays have been given every month. o Social Ideal Is Sought Skyline Ridge Trip Postponed; Brigade Captained by Bond Skyline Ridge may have jumped another week away for those who intend to make the future jaunt to its lofty peaks, but enthusiasm for the trip is still keen. Dr. E A. Bond will lead the brigade again this year and promises a treat to all who follow, especially any who may not have been along Dr. E. A. Bond before. The view from the ridge, which overlooks a large valley, is said to be enough to make the outing worth while in itself. Besides scenery this locality, which is about six miles from Glacier, affords excellent opportunity for hiking and skiing. A very steep grade on the north side of the ridge has claimed its share in the threadbar-ing of more than one pair of the pants of aspiring skiiers. The date of the hike has been changed from May 5 to May 12, because of the Normal-CPS track meet at Waldo field tomorrow. o Student Political Clubs Organized Middle Atlantic Colleges Send Representatives to Meet Sixty hand-picked students of the University of Washington are beginning their quest for a "social ideal" of America. According to President Hugo Win-kenwerder, who selected the students for their scholastic standing and interest in the subject, they will have a fhree-day conference, at which time they will discuss the present social and economical problems and try to find a solution to them. The establishment of student political clubs in Middle Atlantic colleges, to fight against the "hypocrisy, witchcraft and corruption" of the present political set-up of the nation was urged in a resolution adopted at the final session of the regional conference of the National Federation of America at Bernard College. Movement for political clubs was started by Alvin M. Josephy Jr., of Harvard University, who asked that the conference go on record as being in favor of "student unification for constructive and intelligent political participation." Several other resolutions were adopted by the conference, including one which resolved "that the conference go on record as condemning such discrimination shown against negroes as was seen in the recent refusal on the part of a public Washington restaurant to allow negro students to eat there." o Bellingham Architect To Talk On Century Of Progress Buildings "Architecture of the Century of Progress Buildings," will be the subject of F. Stanley Piper's talk in the regular assembly, to be held May 11. Motion pictures will be shown to illustrate his lecture. Mr. Piper has been an architect in Bellingham since 1909. Before coming to this city he worked in Seattle for nearly a year. Mr. Piper was born and educated in England. To study the modern architecture of the buildings was the purpose of Mr. Piper's trip to Chicago early last autumn. He spent several weeks studying the designs of these structures and should be well versed on this subject. o High School Orchestras Will Play for Benefit John Roy Williams will conduct his seventy-five piece Fairhaven- Whatcom high school orchestra at the Orthopedic benefit show to be held at the Mount Baker theatre May 10 and 11. Funds raised, through this first county-wide project made possible through the.co-operation of Arthur Kile, manager of the Mount Baker theatre and John Roy Williams^ orchestra director, will be used solely for maintanence work in connection with the new orthopedic ward now under construction at St. Joseph's hospital, which will be ready for occupancy early this fall. • The first—run four-star motion picture, "You're Telling Me," will be playing at the time. Campus Day Program To Be Different Johnny Lensrud, Campus Chairman Calls for No Work From Students DANCE AND LUNCH .25 John Lensrud Melvin Munson Start Day With Hotcha Assembly, Says Melvin Munson By PEARL WAONER A Utopia for campus day—as good as the Technocrats pray for. Because the Normal students positively refuse to do anything which will in any way interfere with F. D.'s CWA program, John Lensrud, campus day chairman, calls for no work on campus day. For years students have sweated o v e r shovel [handles and have stooped low over tennis court lines before they were ble to enjoy the iunshine, games, ,nd dancing -with clear, conscience. AE this is over. At eleven o'clock will present his Hot cha collection of local talent. He promises songs, dances, art and an accordion. The idea, however, he refuses to disclose at the present time, stating only that an orchestra will present a very adequate background. At noon the laborers will be fed by Elizabeth Schuehle and her able committee. The ticket for both the luncheon and the dance will dig only 25 cents worth out of your purse. Walt Sinko, veteran of sports in the school, has charge of the sports committee. The' competition of three-legged racers, wheelbarrow pushers and egg-rollers promises to be wild and heated. At 4 o'clock, to finish the day with just the right spice, Daniels Hall meets Bartons Hall in a terrific water fight. No one can afford to miss this. — o Bingham Talks On Capitalist Methods That recovery need not be looked for in this country until society discards its .capitalistic system, is the opinion of Alfred M. Bingham, who lectured at last Tuesday's assembly. Under the present system, a depression cannot be shaken off without further expansion, for which there is no more possibility. Therefore, Mr. Bingham contends that, although there may be a temporary recovery under the present competitive system, it cannot be complete. A system that would promote equality in every respect is the only salvation of the American people today. When asked what response he had received from the public on his present tour, he stated that people seemed to be ready for a change from the old economic system, but at present are placing their salvation in the hands of President Roosevelt.. Therefore, it is hard to organize and control 'groups which would further his Farmer-Labor party; which is of course opposed to the New Deal./ policies. Mr. Bingham seemed very young to be a leader in the promotion of so drastic a change in society. He seemed to lack the firm conviction in his beliefs, which so marked Prof. Alexander Meiklejohn and Howard Scott in their recent lectures here. He is calm and collected rather than the fiery type of leader. . o : Old Adage Reversed All Play and No Work to Feature 19*34 Program PROGRAM 11:00 A. M.;—Assembly Program Normal Talent 12:00—Luncheon, Waldo Field. Served by Edens Hall: 1:00-4:00—Sports, Games,- Watertight'. 8:00—11:00—-Dance, Edens Hall, Jack Burns' Music. Everything: for 25 Cents.
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Title | Northwest Viking - 1934 May 4 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 33, no. 29 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | May 4, 1934 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1934-05-04 |
Year Published | 1934 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Washington State Normal School, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Julius Dornblut, Jr., Editor, Ralph Shenenberger, Managing editor, Donna Mae Aisted, News editor, Francis Fisher, News editor, Katherine Bowden, News editor, Philip Campbell, Copy editor, George Lovos, Copy editor, Bob Lindsley, Sports editor, Syd Lines, Feature editor, Beth Hankins, Feature editor, Mary-Jane Holden, Feature editor, William Pierron, Feature editor, Nancy Jane Smith, Theatre editor, Margaret Chester, Theatre editor |
Staff | Calista Simonds, Business manager, Don Norlin, Cartoonist, Reporters: Thomas Bailey, Wesley Brown, Marydel Conrad, Claude McRea, Billie Mills, Richard Newlean, Barbara Shute, Elenor Syre, Roberta Thygeson, Jean Tiley, Pearl Wagner, June Welch, Nelson Ault, Jack Kemphaus, Arne Johnson, Jack Joly, Lon Varnadore, Feature writers: Dick Albert, Pat Allan, Sammy Carver, Mary Ann Fisher, Frank Jones, Harlan Jones, Einar Larson, June Larson, Eleanor Nelsen |
Article Titles | President is speaker at PTA meet (p.1) -- May Day festival given by children (p.1) -- Mantoux tests given (p.1) -- W Club plans big vodvil for coming week; 'Shooting of Dan McGrew' and Daniels Hall leg show are features (p.1) -- Don Bushell will direct orchestra (p.1) -- Showalter speaks at PTA meeting (p.1) -- Vanadis Bragi meets (p.1) -- Week-end trip held (p.1) -- Hoppe announces fiftieth play here (p.1) -- Picnic to be held tonight at Madrona Beach, Samish Lake (p.1) -- Mother's Day observed with tea in Blue Room (p.1) -- Doty reviews novel (p.1) -- Bellingham Vikings to meet CPS (p.1) -- Educators speak to PTA delegates (p.1) -- Guild will present three short plays in local playhouse (p.1) -- Social ideal is sought (p.1) -- Skyline Ridge trip postponed; brigade captained by Bond (p.1) -- Student political clubs organized (p.1) -- Bellingham architect to talk on century of progress buildings (p.1) -- High school orchestras will play for benefit (p.1) -- Campus Day program to be different / by Pearl Wagner (p.1) -- Bingham talks on capitalist methods (p.1) -- Old adage reversed (p.1) -- New set of values needed (p.2) -- Notes from the news / by Mary Fisher (p.2) -- Success (p.2) -- Is golf worth the effort? (p.2) -- With the alumni (p.2) -- Cues and closeups (p.2) -- Extra curriculum (p.2) -- Clams and things (p.2) -- Are ya lissening (p.2) -- Did you see (p.2) -- Books in review / by William Pierron, Jr. (p.2) -- Campi coast to coast / by Donna Mae Aisted (p.2) -- Dial and listen / by Frank Jones (p.2) -- Tennis men drop match to U frosh (p.3) -- Short shots at sports / by Phil Campbell (p.3) -- Ladder leaders active (p.3) -- Viking tracksters defeat Whatcom (p.3) -- Intramural baseball slow getting started (p.3) -- With the WAA / by Eleanor Nelsen (p.3) -- Golfers keep winning (p.3) -- Viking nine loses twice to Loggers (p.3) -- School dance at Edens to close Campus Day; Burn's five to entertain (p.4) -- Convention is held (p.4) -- Breakfast to be given for frosh (p.4) -- Various activities shown in course (p.4) -- Bingham honored by local YWCA (p.4) -- Dolores Dahlquist to wed (p.4) -- Viking gang to week-end at Loganita / by June Larson (p.4) |
Photographs | Pres. C. H. Fisher (p.1) -- Mike Tomco (p.1) -- Victor H. Hoppe (p.1) -- Dr. E. A. Bond (p.1) -- John Lensrud (p.1) -- Vaughan Howell (p.4) -- Mary Fisher (p.4) |
Notes | Volume number incorrectly printed as XXXII. |
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 | NWV_19340504.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. |
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Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | Northwest Viking - 1934 May 4 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 33, no. 29 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | May 4, 1934 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1934-05-04 |
Year Published | 1934 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Washington State Normal School, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Julius Dornblut, Jr., Editor, Ralph Shenenberger, Managing editor, Donna Mae Aisted, News editor, Francis Fisher, News editor, Katherine Bowden, News editor, Philip Campbell, Copy editor, George Lovos, Copy editor, Bob Lindsley, Sports editor, Syd Lines, Feature editor, Beth Hankins, Feature editor, Mary-Jane Holden, Feature editor, William Pierron, Feature editor, Nancy Jane Smith, Theatre editor, Margaret Chester, Theatre editor |
Staff | Calista Simonds, Business manager, Don Norlin, Cartoonist, Reporters: Thomas Bailey, Wesley Brown, Marydel Conrad, Claude McRea, Billie Mills, Richard Newlean, Barbara Shute, Elenor Syre, Roberta Thygeson, Jean Tiley, Pearl Wagner, June Welch, Nelson Ault, Jack Kemphaus, Arne Johnson, Jack Joly, Lon Varnadore, Feature writers: Dick Albert, Pat Allan, Sammy Carver, Mary Ann Fisher, Frank Jones, Harlan Jones, Einar Larson, June Larson, Eleanor Nelsen |
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 | NWV_19340504.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 | Th, NORTHWEST VIKING Established 1899 VOL. XXXII—NO. 29 WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON Friday, May 4, 1934 President Is Speaker At PTA Meet Education in Our American Democracy' Is Topic Of Lecture F R E E E D U C A T I O N IDEAL Fisher Advocates School System by Public Support At the Thursday afternoon meeting of the P. T. A. Convention, which is convening in Bellingham, President C. H. Fisher delivered an address on "Education In Our American Democracy." He brought out several important prints, including t h " followi n g : A public supported school sys- Jtem should.extend [from the kindergarten to the university; free and Jopen to all, that [this system of education be supported by a just Pres. C. H. Fisher and equitable system of taxation, based upon the ability of the citizens to pay; that the State, through this system of education, make available to every child in the state educational opportunities consistent . with the principles of equality and justice, and adequate to meet his life needs in a democratic society, and that the present program of adult education, -sponsored by the State be*maintained and broadened to meet the growing needs of citizens to whom the educational offering of the regular day schools are not available. President Fisher also stated that salaries and other working conditions of teachers should be maintained at a level high enough to insure a stable body of teachers of high personal character and advanced professional training, and also that controlling the work of the schools should be. a moral purpose, which is expressed in a democratic philosophy of life which should be to us and our children a passion—yes, almost religion. W. Club Plans Big Vodvil For Coming % Week; 'Shooting of Dan McGrew' and Daniels Hall Leg Show are Features Girls, glee and gloom chasers are to be the main features of the coming "W" club vodvil, Monday, May 7, under the directorship of Chairman Mike Tomco. "Hold your seats folks, and don't faint as the lights go out in the big scene of "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," requests Tomco. Introduced by that bevy of beautiful Daniels Hall chorines who, by the way, promise plenty of.; action, poor Dan McGrew vill be done away xdth in that mem-porable "drammer" of p a s s i o n and late, north of the l a r c t i c circle. "Stark Love" Van Over gives an inspiring rendition of the lady known Mike Tomco Don Bushell Will Direct Orchestra Three Numbers To Be Given At "Death Takes a Holiday" May Day Festival Given by Children With parents and guests in attendance, the Campus school celebrated May Day in the big gym, all eight grades participating. They played games, did folk dances, and danced rhythms. "Run, Rabbit, Run," a tag game, was played by the first grade. The second graders sang and played the "Carrousel". Children of the third grade played "A-Hunting We Will Go," and danced an "Indian Dance." Next "Kanafaska," and "Off She Goes" were done by the fourth grade. The fifth and sixth grades combined did a "Highland Schot-tische," "Money Musk," and the "Sailors' Hornpipe," "Tarantella," "Szardas," and "Bean Setting" were danced by the seventh and eighth grades. Mantoux Tests Given Chest Examinations and XRrays Given Down-Town Four hundred fifty-four students and forty-six faculty members were given the Mantoux skin tests Monday and Tuesday, Dr. S. L. Cox, of Seattle, gave the tests and also the readings. i Readings of the tests were made Wednesday and Thursday . of all the students and faculty who took the tests. Those who reacted to the test or proved positive were given chest examinations and X-ray pictures. The examinations were divided among six Bellingham X-ray laboratories. Doctors McGregor, Stimpson, and Rykken, of Bellingham, were visitors watching Dr.-Wil-cox give the tests. Under the direction • of Donald Bushell. the Normal School orchestra will give three selections for the school play, "Death Takes a Holiday," which will be given on Thursday and Friday, May 18 and 19, at 8:15 o'clock in the Normal school auditorium. The numbers which have been selected to carry out the plot and strengthen- the atmosphere of the play production are. "Roses From the South," waltz, and "Ye Who Have Yearned Alone," by Tschai-kowsky. Another waltz in character with the play is the waltz of death, "Valse Triste," by Sebilius. Marshall Bacon has charge of the incidental music which will be played behind the scenes from recordings. This music also has been chosen to depict and strengthen the scenes which it will accompany. Among the numbers to be played include several famous waltzes, two of which are Strauss's "Vienna Blood," and Tschaikowsky's "Waltz of the Flowers." The recordings are by the Boston Symphony orchestra, directed by Serge Koussevitsky. o Showalter Speaks At PTA Meeting Speaking on "Cvilization's Contribution," Dr. N. D. Showalter, Washington state superintendent of schools, addressed the afternoon meeting of the PTA convention, held May 2. Mr. Showalter emphasized education as being responsible for the kind of citizens we have. America's contribution to the world is free education. In order to have that, intelligent citizenship is necessary. The 355,000 children in the state of Washington must -be intelligently endowed in order that they may face the complexes of a modern economic life. The United States is paying more for education than all the other nations put together. We have more higher institutions and more attention is being shown to our younger generation. Concluding his speech, Dr. Showalter said: "What is more important to America than to build civilization? The only way it can be done is to deal with child life positively." o Vanadis Bragi Meets Dr. A. C. Hicks played a group of piano numbers and Herbert Ruck-, mick showed a group of films at the Vanadis Bragi club meeting, Monday, April 30, 7:30 p. m. in the Edens hall clubroom. Plans were made for the picnic, which will be tonight at Madrona Beach, Lake Samish. Students will leave from Edens hall at 5 p. m. o as Lou. "Dangerous Dan" Johnsen is letting his whiskers grow and is getting in shape for the big rassle with Lou. Lundberg- to Perform Aubery Lundberg, bone bender and muscle mauler, will give a three-round exhibition match with that other artist of the howl and groan, himself. Between rounds he will refresh himself with dainty sips of fire. Up, over and down, the Y. M. C. A. tumbling team, headed by Clark McAllister, are expected to give their usual expert performance. The men's and women's glee clubs will donate a few numbers to the show. Harriet Oxford, well-known singing co-ed, has been asked to give a performance, as has Bob Becken, the Crooning Caveman from Carolina. The big mystery act will be donated by Barton's Hall. As yet the deepest clouds of secrecy have been drawn around this promised per- Bellingham Vikings To Meet CPS Normal Track Team To Compete With Puget Sound Loggers Saturday, May 5 T E A M LOOKS GOOD Men Are Lacking in Experience but Are Proving Capable As the first scheduled track meet draws near, Coach Sam Carver looks over his track team in hopes of a victory over CPS this week-end. His track men are mostly first-year contenders who are untried in college competition. Fife, Viking sprinter, is held as being the white hope for the 100 and 200-yard dashes and John-sen, Holden, and Gillies are rated as keen contenders lor the low and high hurdles. Coach Carver's Viking line exceed all expectations. o- , up will probably include: Track formance, but it is likely, according. Events—Mile run, Johnny Stiger, to "Boss" Tomco, that the show will H o w a r d Wy a t t ; 440 run, Gylfi Sollie, Bill Frender, Bob Hall; 100-yard dash, Earl Fife, Arne Johnsen; high hurdles, Don Holder, Tony Zambas, Stan Gillies; 220-yard dash, Earl Fife, Elwood Davidson; 2-mile run, Melvin Meek; 220-yd. hurdles, Arne Johnsen, Tony Zambas. i Field Events—High jump, Don Holder; shot put, Red Van. Over; javelin, Jack Kemphaus; pole vault, Posy Flowers; broad jump, Earl Fife, Don Holder; discus, Tony Zambas. So far this season the men have had no regular meets, but in practice intramural meets and meets with the local high schools, they have made some fair marks. Gylfil Sollie, crack '880-yard man, may be out of the running in the meet with CPS. due to a sprained ankle. o Hoppe Announces Fiftieth Play Here Lambert's Castle in Italy Is Scene of "Death Takes a Holiday", Says Director Work on the Drama club play is progressing rapidly with rehersals being held daily from three to five o'clock. Victor H. Hoppe, director, announces that the play is coming along fine. This is about the fiftieth production Mr. Hoppe has directed during the time he has been here as head of the speech department. The scene of the play is laid in the great hall of Duke Lambert's castle in Italy. Death comes to the duke and requests that he be allowed to visit in his home for three days. The duke finds it impossible to refuse. So, Death, masquerading as Prince Sir-ki, begins his holiday on earth. o Picnic To Be Held Tonight at Madrona Beach, Samish Lake Victor H. Hoppe Madrona beach, on Lake Samish, is the setting for the Vanadis Bragi picnic which is to take place this evening. Bill Hussey, transportation chairman, promises plenty of autos convey all to the* picnic grounds. The group will leave from Edens hall at 5 p. m. Jay Stoops and Dwight Div-ird are the other menrbers of the transportation committee. The refreshment committee with Betty Tod, chairman, and Mildred Stoecker and Helen Vird have solved the eating problems. Katherine Mac Donald and Gordon Millikan are in charge of the entertainment. There will be baseball for those who want to play and boating and swimming for the? others. A charge of 25 cents per person will be made. Members may bring guests for an additional 25 cents. Mother's Day Observed With Tea in Blue Room Week-End Trip Held Out to enjoy themselves and to forget all worry, the Board of Control spent the last week-end at Lo-ganita Lodge on Lummi island. Baseball, ping-pong, and pool were the main attractions of the trip. Faculty members who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Phillipi, Miss Countryman, Miss Ullin, Dr. Bond arid Mr. Arntzen. Mother's Day will be observed by the Women's League, wth a Mother's Day tea on Sunday, May 13. The tea will be given at the Edens hall blue room. All girls of the school and their parents are cordially invited to attend. Girls from out of town may bring a friend if their parent is unable to attend. o Doty Reviews Novel "A romance of love, hate and high adventure," is one critic's estimate of "Anthony Adverse", reviewed by Miss Beatrice Doty, Monday, April 30, in room 208. The novel, one of the current best sellers, is a record of a man's life from before his birth in France until his death in the New World, a middle aged man. It is a novel which may well appeal to the more adventurous minded. Educators Speak To PTA Delegates After three days in session, the P. T. A. convention was brought to a close with the .-meeting Thursday afternoon. Prominent among the speakers of the program were O. C. Pratt, superintendent of the Spokane schools, who spoke on Wednesday, and Elmer T. Breckner, Ta-coma superintendent. Mr. Pratt spoke on "Education and the New Deal". He said that education must be regarded as much broader than school because it includes the lifetme. "In static civilization," he declared, "the task of education was to pass on traditions, but in our fast moving existence the emphasis must be placed on ability to think." In his address to the delegation, Mr. Breckner expressed his opinion that unless other means of taxation were devised to care for revenue, the common schools of Washington will be doomed after 1935. o Guild Will Present Three Short Plays In Local Playhouse Ten members of the Theatre Guild will take part in the last evening of one act plays of the season. Three plays will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday, May 8 and 9. The directors of the pieces are Loren Pratt, Mary Hibner, and Dean Seeger. In the first play are J. E. Francisco, Zelda Becker, and Stanley Wells; in the second, Mary Hibner, George Prather, Art Han-nes, and Fern Wilson; in the third, Jane Wilkinson, Milton Clark, and Trev Wyndam, Neal Dow, and Robert Bovey have charge of the stage and electrical changes. This is the first year that one-act plays have been given every month. o Social Ideal Is Sought Skyline Ridge Trip Postponed; Brigade Captained by Bond Skyline Ridge may have jumped another week away for those who intend to make the future jaunt to its lofty peaks, but enthusiasm for the trip is still keen. Dr. E A. Bond will lead the brigade again this year and promises a treat to all who follow, especially any who may not have been along Dr. E. A. Bond before. The view from the ridge, which overlooks a large valley, is said to be enough to make the outing worth while in itself. Besides scenery this locality, which is about six miles from Glacier, affords excellent opportunity for hiking and skiing. A very steep grade on the north side of the ridge has claimed its share in the threadbar-ing of more than one pair of the pants of aspiring skiiers. The date of the hike has been changed from May 5 to May 12, because of the Normal-CPS track meet at Waldo field tomorrow. o Student Political Clubs Organized Middle Atlantic Colleges Send Representatives to Meet Sixty hand-picked students of the University of Washington are beginning their quest for a "social ideal" of America. According to President Hugo Win-kenwerder, who selected the students for their scholastic standing and interest in the subject, they will have a fhree-day conference, at which time they will discuss the present social and economical problems and try to find a solution to them. The establishment of student political clubs in Middle Atlantic colleges, to fight against the "hypocrisy, witchcraft and corruption" of the present political set-up of the nation was urged in a resolution adopted at the final session of the regional conference of the National Federation of America at Bernard College. Movement for political clubs was started by Alvin M. Josephy Jr., of Harvard University, who asked that the conference go on record as being in favor of "student unification for constructive and intelligent political participation." Several other resolutions were adopted by the conference, including one which resolved "that the conference go on record as condemning such discrimination shown against negroes as was seen in the recent refusal on the part of a public Washington restaurant to allow negro students to eat there." o Bellingham Architect To Talk On Century Of Progress Buildings "Architecture of the Century of Progress Buildings," will be the subject of F. Stanley Piper's talk in the regular assembly, to be held May 11. Motion pictures will be shown to illustrate his lecture. Mr. Piper has been an architect in Bellingham since 1909. Before coming to this city he worked in Seattle for nearly a year. Mr. Piper was born and educated in England. To study the modern architecture of the buildings was the purpose of Mr. Piper's trip to Chicago early last autumn. He spent several weeks studying the designs of these structures and should be well versed on this subject. o High School Orchestras Will Play for Benefit John Roy Williams will conduct his seventy-five piece Fairhaven- Whatcom high school orchestra at the Orthopedic benefit show to be held at the Mount Baker theatre May 10 and 11. Funds raised, through this first county-wide project made possible through the.co-operation of Arthur Kile, manager of the Mount Baker theatre and John Roy Williams^ orchestra director, will be used solely for maintanence work in connection with the new orthopedic ward now under construction at St. Joseph's hospital, which will be ready for occupancy early this fall. • The first—run four-star motion picture, "You're Telling Me," will be playing at the time. Campus Day Program To Be Different Johnny Lensrud, Campus Chairman Calls for No Work From Students DANCE AND LUNCH .25 John Lensrud Melvin Munson Start Day With Hotcha Assembly, Says Melvin Munson By PEARL WAONER A Utopia for campus day—as good as the Technocrats pray for. Because the Normal students positively refuse to do anything which will in any way interfere with F. D.'s CWA program, John Lensrud, campus day chairman, calls for no work on campus day. For years students have sweated o v e r shovel [handles and have stooped low over tennis court lines before they were ble to enjoy the iunshine, games, ,nd dancing -with clear, conscience. AE this is over. At eleven o'clock will present his Hot cha collection of local talent. He promises songs, dances, art and an accordion. The idea, however, he refuses to disclose at the present time, stating only that an orchestra will present a very adequate background. At noon the laborers will be fed by Elizabeth Schuehle and her able committee. The ticket for both the luncheon and the dance will dig only 25 cents worth out of your purse. Walt Sinko, veteran of sports in the school, has charge of the sports committee. The' competition of three-legged racers, wheelbarrow pushers and egg-rollers promises to be wild and heated. At 4 o'clock, to finish the day with just the right spice, Daniels Hall meets Bartons Hall in a terrific water fight. No one can afford to miss this. — o Bingham Talks On Capitalist Methods That recovery need not be looked for in this country until society discards its .capitalistic system, is the opinion of Alfred M. Bingham, who lectured at last Tuesday's assembly. Under the present system, a depression cannot be shaken off without further expansion, for which there is no more possibility. Therefore, Mr. Bingham contends that, although there may be a temporary recovery under the present competitive system, it cannot be complete. A system that would promote equality in every respect is the only salvation of the American people today. When asked what response he had received from the public on his present tour, he stated that people seemed to be ready for a change from the old economic system, but at present are placing their salvation in the hands of President Roosevelt.. Therefore, it is hard to organize and control 'groups which would further his Farmer-Labor party; which is of course opposed to the New Deal./ policies. Mr. Bingham seemed very young to be a leader in the promotion of so drastic a change in society. He seemed to lack the firm conviction in his beliefs, which so marked Prof. Alexander Meiklejohn and Howard Scott in their recent lectures here. He is calm and collected rather than the fiery type of leader. . o : Old Adage Reversed All Play and No Work to Feature 19*34 Program PROGRAM 11:00 A. M.;—Assembly Program Normal Talent 12:00—Luncheon, Waldo Field. Served by Edens Hall: 1:00-4:00—Sports, Games,- Watertight'. 8:00—11:00—-Dance, Edens Hall, Jack Burns' Music. Everything: for 25 Cents. |
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