The daily collegian. (University Park, Pa.) 1940-current, September 25, 1940, Image 4
PAGE FOUR World Cond Dean Of Men Speaks To Dads In a special letter to Penn State dads, A. R. Warnock, dean of men, gave assurance to many inquisi tive parents who are concerned over the mental attitude of their sons and daughters, and urged them to come to the campus for Dad’s Day activities and “see for themselves.” Despite world conditions and uncertainty of present times, Dean Warnock reported that Penn State students are in a “happy frame of mind and living and going to class es under normal conditions.” Dean Warnock has been dean of men for Penn State students since 1919. He was formerly as sistant dean at the University of, Illinois for 10 years. ] His message to Penn State dadsi reads: Dear Dads, I spent a considerable part of the summer talking with parents who were worried about what ef fect the disturbed conditions of the world might have on their chil dren’s education this fall. Their concern was natural under the circumstances. Now that the year has started, I am glad to re port that their sons now on the campus seem to be in a happy frame of mind and to be living and going to classes under normal con ditions. Their morale is excellent. I hope as many parents as can do so will come to the campus and see for themselves on the approach ing Dad’s Day. Phi Efa Sigma Honors Freshman Scholars Phi Eta Sigma, the only general freshman scholastic honorary so ciety open to men on the campus, requires ah average of 2.5 or over and will take, new members. after the end of the first semester. The College chapter gives two awards annually. One is a research award to some member of the fac ulty who has done distinguished research without ■ benefit of aid. The other is an award to a Phi Eta Sigma senior who has disting uished himself scholastically and in activities of benefit to the Col lege. Phi Eta Sigma is a national so ciety, having chapters at 47 col leges and universities. The College chapter was established in 1929. Dr. Francis J. Tschan, professor of medieval history, was origin ally Phi Eta Sigma’s faculty ad viser but was succeeded by Dr. Franklin B. Krauss, associate pro fessor of Latin, two years ago. Mr. H. €. Rountree, State College, Pa. Enclosed find check for memjbership dues* to the As sociation of Parents of Penn State for the College year 1940-41 ($l.OO for each parent). sl.oo—Mr sl.oo—Mrs - $2.00 —Mr. and Mrs , Street City Old Member ! New Member State > ♦This special copy of The Daily Collegian is mailed to all parents of Penn State students through the co operation of The Daily Collegian and the Association of Parents of Penn State. The expense incurred has been cheerfully undertaken in order that all parents be ih formed of the events scheduled for Dad’s Day weekend and in order that they might see for themselves the normal student life on the campus as portrayed in the ; columns of the Collegian. Only through the dues secured from members of the Association of Parents can we un dertake these projects. As money is found available in the - treasury, more additional- special* issues will he uhder- ; „ itions Have Not Affected Students, Warnock Says fe: , J y "eLINOR L. WEAVER '~4l~ (WSGA President) Elinor Weaver Welcomes Dads Expressing the hope that the father of every coed would attend the special Dad’s Day celebration on the weekend of October 5, Elinor L. Weaver ’4l, WSGA pres ident, extended a hearty welcome to all dads. “Though this weekend has been set aside as yours,” said Miss Weaver, “we want you to know that any day you come to Penn State will be a special Dad’s Day.” Although WSGA has planned no special group activities for this weekend, it is assured that every father will be amply entertained by his daughter. Sincerely, A. R. Warnock Dean of Men Collegian r 4O Graduates Secure Newspaper Jobs Journalism students who served on the senior editorial board of last year’s Collegian have been very successful in securing posi tions on newspaper staffs. Bill Engel, last year’s editor, is reporting for the Harrisburg Eve ning News and Manny Roth, man aging editor, is editing two week lies in Ridgefield, Conn. Sports edi tor Bob Wilson is filling the same position on the Centre Daily Times; Bernie Newman is writing for the Scranton Tribune; George Schless was recently placed on the Will iamsport Gazette-Bulletin; and Brad Owens is on the Pittsburgh Press staff. Herb Nipson is freelancing in Chicago while the whereabouts of Paul Haldeman is not known. Helen Camp, last year’s women’s editor, is now working for the Milk Control Board in Philadel phia. MEMBERSHIP COUPON These Three Leaders Send Their Greetings To Penn State's Dads :i 'S' S-B* V C.& I THE DAILY COLLEGIAN (Dean of Men) llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllimilllllllilllllllllllllillllllllllli APPS Will Elect Officers Af Meeting On Dads' Day New officers and a new board of directors for the Association of Parents of Penn State will be elected at the annual business meeting in Room 121, Liberal Arts, following the football game on Dads’ Day, October 5. The present officers are Dr. David B. Pugh, State College, President; Tom Nokes, Johns town, vice president; and Harry C. Rountree, State College, sec retary-treasurer. This year’s board of directors includes Robert E. Chew, Pitts burgh; Samuel Fausold, Scott dale; F. W. Haller, State Col lege; George F. Hellick, Easton; John O’Donnell, Oil City; Ray Pursley, Lock Haven; Victor Swanson, Wellsboro; • Joseph Wagman, Pittsburgh; and F. D. Bricker, Altoona. iniimniiimmiiiuuuHnmimmmmuiimmimimiimi Turkish Student Admitted To College From war-threatened Turkey, Remzi Gurcay, of Istanbul, has travelled 7,000 miles to study horticulture at the College with the object of improving vegetable and fruit culture in his homeland. Gurcay was admitted as a spe cial student by Registrar William S. Hoffman after his scholastic credentials, written in Turkish, were reviewed by the admission officer_ of the American Univer sity of Beirut, Syria. He plans to take the regular four-year course. A fair speaker of English, Gur cay is only one of a group of foreign students in Penn State’s freshman class. Cora Bierbrauer, of Zurich, ■ Switzerland, whose father once lived in America, has been accepted, along with others from Yugoslavia, Puerto Rico, Haiti, and the Philippines. More than 90 per cent of the class, however, are Pennsylvanians. Two-Year Agriculture Reunion Is Planned _ Plans are under way for the regular five-year reunion of two ye a r agriculture students on Alumni Day, October 12, Henry F. Rhoads, Norristown, president of the group, announced today. Several thousand persons have, taken two-year courses in agri culture since they were first of fered in 1906. The main reunion session will be held in Room 109, Agriculture Building, at 10 a. m. Dr. Steven son W. Fletcher, dean of the School of Agriculture, and E. K. Hibshman, alumni secretary, will give short talks. Poultry Confab Slated The fourth annual business man agement conference of-poultry and egg cooperatives of the northeast will be held in Atlantic City; Oc tober 3 and 4,.Dn Kenneth Hood, 4he; pollege iajsdj. chaionalrjctf .-the w*«^nrt>eei*anh«(tußce4i*:--.- , -:i-- v-'A (All-College President) Laich Dedicates Weekend To Dads “October 5 is your day,” was the welcome extended to Penn State Dads yesterday by Arnold C. Laich ’4l, All-College president. Laich said in his statement, “this whole weekend has been de voted to you so that you might become acquainted with the Penn State campus and the energetic spirit of the student body.” Speaking in behalf of the stu dents, Laich dedicated the week end to the Dads “in appreciation of all you have done for us.” The complete text follows: Dear Dads, . October the fifth is your day; we have dedicated it to you in ap preciation of all you have done for us. In fact, this whole week end has been devoted to you that you might become ■ acquainted with the Penn State campus and the energetic spirit of the student body.. It is in all sincerity that we in vite you to visit with us, to relax, and to enjoy yourselves. , And so, Dads, instead of our coming home to you, it will be your coming home to us. Sincerely, Amy Laich, All-College President. Laundry Representatives To Hear Textile Experts Approximately one hundred rep resentatives from laundries and in stitutions will attend the fourth' annual Institutional Laundry Con ference today in Room 110 Home Economics Building. Among the prominent speakers who will discuss practical laundry problems including shrinkage, color loss, and whiteness retention, are Dean Frank C. Whitmore, School of Chemistry and Physics, and Dr. Pauline Mack, director of textile research. Arrow Shirts Interwoven Socks Dads... We welcome you to visit us and see the styles that College Men prefer. . 146. S. Allen St. Diagonally Across From Postoffice ' v..-v- * - H--5 Stetacn-.Hets 1 > ' ■ < v - ■ -■ i ; ■ ■ i-v, <- ■- ; '■ /■ • f?t •WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1940 Parents' Group Started In 1922 The Association of Parents of Penn State was formed on May 20, 1922—Father’s Day—with the express purpose of promoting fraternal feeling among the par ents of former and present stu dents of the College and the best interests of both the College and its. students. The Associationhas the distinc tion of being tjfjjlpnewest type of auxiliary educational group in the United States. The idea of a parents’ associa tion was suggested shortly before the second annual Fathers’ Day in- 1922. The suggestion caught the imagination of the hundreds of parents who visited State Col lege that Fathers’ Day and almost spontaneously a temporary orga nization was perfected. That night a drafting committee reported on a constitution for the new group at a mass meeting. The new constitution was unan imously adopted and a new or ganization, the Association of Parents of Penn State, was bom. Since then, the Association has continuously worked toward its objectives in bettering Penn State. One of its most recent cam paigns was greatly responsible for the erection of Frances Ather ton’Dormitory for women. Any parent of a Penn State student, past, present, and even future, can become a member. Meetings are held annually on Dad’s Day, this year falling on October 5. - . Besides promoting general stu dent welfare, the Association maintains a loan fund, from which deserving students may borrow. The Association publishes “Nit-" tany Firesides,” which is sent to all members. The Loan Fund,- “Nittany Firesides,” and other in cidental expenses are covered by the one dollar membership fee for each parent. Lafayette To Refund College Fees To Draftees Lafayette College students were assured yesterday that if they are called for compulsory military training the unused portion of their fees will be refunded. The Selective Service Training Act provides that students may de fer training until the end of the academic year. The Lafayette plan was proposed so that students would not suffer financial loss if they do respond to the call for draftees. Three Nurses Appointed Three nurses were added to the' College Health Service medical staff this fall, Dr. Joseph P. Rit enour , director, has announced. They are Sara Jane Taylor, Jane Candy, and Lucille Weisser.* *1 y" :V!i