State, Lion Parties Name N Proving that politics, in addi tion to making strange bedfellows can make strange adversaries, two former party affiliates will vie for the All-College Presidency in the April elections. Theodore Allen, former sopho more class president on the State party ticket, and Robert Gabriel, for two years a staunch State par ty supporter, won nominations for the office of All-College President at clique meetings Sunday night. Allen, a junior in agricultural education, heads the slate of Lion party candidates that will be put before the campus voters on April 6 and 7. Gabriel won the State party nomination for the same of fice. The complete list of nominees for each party is as follows: STATE PARTY All-College President—Robert Gabriel Vice-President--Joel Bachman Secretary-Treasurer James Barry• Senior Class President—Robert Keller Five O'Clock Theatre Today VOLUME 49-NUMBER 37 Profs. Display Their Talents For First Spring Week Event Whistling and laughing at the prof will be in order tonight when faculty members cut loose for their second annual talent show .in Schwab at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the school student councils, the talent show will benefit Philippine students who need funds for books. Tickets at 50 cents including tax will be on sale at Student Union until 5 p.m. and from 7 to 8 p.m. Neilly M. C. As Virgil Neilly, master of cer emonies, tours the campus, he finds his foinier profs behaving in a most unacademic manner. On Ag Hill he finds Glenn 0. Bressler, Michael A. Samchock, A. H. Imhof, and William Davey giving out with vocal harmony. Then Dr. Stuart A. Mahuran of the journalism department is found dabbling in magic. Clara A. Lamade, Ray Fortunato, and Prof. Hummel Eishburn follow suit with their "Keyboard Kap ers." Other numbers on the pro gram include scotch ballads by Bonny Bill Jeffrey, "The 01' Pro fessor," Lynn Christy, on the drums, and a square dance. Frank Morris is manager; Prof. Ken Holderman, stage manager. In addition to the student council members mentioned Saturday Lester Hackenberry is on the planning committee. Waring Salute Fred Waring will salute the Penn State Glee Club on his 10 a.m. broadcast tomorrow. WMAJ has made arrange ments to carry the program. 2 Days to Carnival Coming down the home stretch toward the Spring Week Car nival, George Bearer and Abram Bosler, co-chairmen of the Carnival committee, have released some additional plans for the occasion. A parade beginning at the Pugh street entrance to the campus at 1:50 p.m. Thursday will precede the official opening of the Carnival. The parade will be made up of Windcrest children and a band. The Carnival will be officially opened at 2 p.m. when one of the child ren cuts the ribbon that will be extended across Allen street Late reports on the booth en tries find a joint effort between the Phi Kappa Sigmas and Kappa Kappa Gamma. The booth named "A Burlesque on Burlesque" leaves much to the imagination but the two groups have prom ised barkers, a chorus line and novelty acts. The big question is, who it to do the performing? Zeta Beta Tau plans call for a ball throwing booth with a gentleman in a top hat as the ob ect. Could be that they may use " Both Jot a target in which Vice-President— Francis Eshleman Secretary-Treasurer— Joel Fleming Junior Class President—David Owen Vice-President--John Messaros Secretary-Treasurer— Virginia Lee Diver LION PARTY All-College President—Theodore Allen Vice-President— Harry McMahon Secretary-Treasurer— James MacCallom Senior President—James Balog Vice-President— Joseph Reinheimer Secretary-Treasurer— Loraine Stotler ' Junior President—Harry Kondourajian Vice-President—John Erickson Secretary-Treasurer— Rudolph Valentino Plenty of fireworks were un earthed at the two clique get-to Tip Battu '0.,,; Tottrgiatt STATE COLLEGE, PA., TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH 29, 1949 Froth Announces Lois Kenyon As 'Penn State Spring Queen' Charming and vivacious Lois Kenyon, blonde sophomore class secretary-treasurer, was announced as "Penn State Spring Queen" by Frank Philippbar and Arthur Ward, Froth co-editors, in the fortieth anniversary issue of the humor magazine, which went on sale today. Miss Kenyon, whose full-page picture is featured in the maga zine, will reign over this week's Spring Week festivities, and will be guest of honor at the IFC- Panhel Ball Friday night. In addition, she will compete for the title of "Miss American Coed." Joyce Parker, '47, and Joyce Hodgins, '4B, were na tional finalists the last two con tests. Lois Kenyon case the success of the booth is practically guaranteed and they can be sure most of the customers will be coeds. However the en try blank says that the person un der the hat will be protected by chicken wire. "Sulton's Harem" sponsored by the Alpha Chi Omega promises oriental entertainment, magicians and a fire eater. Lambda CM Alpha will display its freaks to the curious and to lure customers inside they have planned a small outer stage to give you an idea of what awaits yam. inside. gethers, and most of them were provided by the Lions. The State clique went right down the line with its steering committee recommendations. On ly three offices were opposed, sen ior secretary-treasurer, junior vice-president, and junior secre tary-treasurer. In each of these contested nominations the steer ing committee nominee won easi_ ly. State Changes List The clique's executive body did pull a few surprises though, shuffling its list of nominees and coming out with what it termed "a better-balanced slate." Robert Keller, last year's State clique chairman, came out of his self-imposed political limbo to ac cept the nomination as senior class president. James Barry, last week's committee recommenda tion for the same office, was moved up to the All-College sec retary-treasurer's post. In another shift of nominees Frances Eshleman and Joel Flem ing exchanged posts on the State Picket, Eshleman accepting the "TOR A BETTER PENN STATE" Trustees Enact Changes; Clark, Baker Promoted The executive committee of the Board of Trustees, in session at the College last Friday night, has approved several staff changes, announced James Milholland, acting president. David C. Hogan was appointed bursar, filling the vacancy left by the appointment of Russell E. Clark to the newly-created position of director of housing. Miss Mildred A. Baker, previously made supervisor of dining halls and foods buyer, was elevated to the new position of director of foods service. Clark who will assume his new position, is a graduate of the College, class of 1919, and has served as bursar since 1936. In his new office he will be responsible for maximum, efficient utilization of the College housing facilities. Miss Baker, who served as d versity of Arizona, Tucson, until February 1948, will be responsible Miss Kenyon, a psychology major, has been quite active. In addition to her sophomore class post, she is president of south west Atherton Hall, a member of the House of Representatives, and has participated in Aquacade swimming and modern dance. She is a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Beauty "experts," Louis Bell, director of public information; James Coogan, assistant director of public information; Frank Neusbaum, professor of dramatics; and Ridge Riley, executive sec retary-treasurer of the Alumni Association, made the selection. WSGA-WRA Elections Coeds are urged to vote for WSGA WRA officers in the final elections today. Voting booths will be set up in the lobbies of Atherton, McAllis ter and Simmons Hall from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Extra booths will be located near the dining hall entrances at meal time. Town girls are asked to vote in McAllister Hall. Voting for Quill Girl, the winner to be announced at the Matrix Dinner Monday night. will take place at Student Union from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. All coeds are eligible to vote for Quill Girl and for WSGA - WRA officers. nomination as senior vice-presi dent and Fleming dropping down into the senior secretary-treasur er's slot. The entire State meeting, in cluding acceptance of the party's platform, lasted less than an hour. Long Session In contrast, Lion party mem bers jammed 10 Sparks for over two and a half hours before they finally agreed on a full slate of nominees. Only three of the nine posts were uncontested, and two of the offices were filled only after a second ballot was made neces sary. • In the evening's two most stiff ly-contested elections, John Er ickson captured the nomination for junior vice-president from Joan Lappin 106-93 on the sec ond ballot, and Rudolph Valen tino edged Rose Eifert, 93-65, to secure the nomination for junior secretary-treasurer, also on a sec_ and ballot. Three Unopposed Only Allen, Loraine Stotler for IFC Sing Enters Quarter-Finals Two fraternities, Beta Theta Pi and Lambda Chi Alpha; and tw o sororities, Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Xi Delta, advanced into the quarter-final round of elimination in the IFC-Panhel sing contest. Twelve fraternity and six sor ority groups vied Sunday night at Sch w a b Auditorium. Last night the remaining fraternity and sorority groups completed the first round of eliminations. The two fraternity and sorority winners of Sunday and Monday night compete in the semi-final round of the song fest tonight. Two winners in each group, fraternity and sorority, will vie for the All-College song cham pion during intermission of the Continued on page four Spring Week Events Tuesday Faculty Talent Show, Schwab Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Intramural wrestling final s, Rec Hall, 7:30 p.m. Thursday Spring Carnival, South Allen street, 2to 10 p.m. Friday - - - IFC-Panhel Ball, Rec Hall, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., crowning of Spring Queen and finals of IFC-Panhel sing during intermission. Saturday Breakfast in Bedlam radio pro gram from TUB, over WMAJ. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Bebop jazz concert, Schwab Auditorium, 2 p.m. Houseparties, fraternities and University Club for independ ents. Sunday Men's Glee Club cancer t, Schwab Auditorium, 3 p.m. manees the nominee as senior secretary treasurer, and James MacCallonn, who secured the Lion nomination as All-College secretary-treasur er, were unopposed in their quest for a spot on the Lion ticket. Allen, in his acceptance speech, pledged full support of the Lion party platform and explained his switch from the State party. He said that after comparing the two parties' policies, he felt that the State party had many shortcom ings. "We must work hard to defeat a powerful machine," the Alt- College nominee concluded. Brief Speech Gabriel's speech of acceptance was extremely brief. He ex pressed confidence in the State party's victory and pledged his support to the State platform. In accepting his nomiination, Keller pointed to State party vie_ tories in the two previous yews as examples of the party's strength. Representatives of both cliques adopted the party platforms ver batim, without dissent. Weather: Cloudy and warmer PRICE FIVE CENTS irector of food service at the Uni her appointment at the College in e in her new role for food services loperated by the College for stu dents, guests, and staff members. Campus Dorms Men's and women's dormitor ies, family residence units, and many other housing quarters op erated by the College on the main campus, branch campuses, and extension centers will come un der Clark's jurisdiction. Miss Baker will be responsible for the operation of men's and women's, dining halls, and any other dining hall facilities oper ated by the College on main cam pus, branch campuses or exten sion centers. She also will super vise and advise in the manage ment of coffee shops, snack bars, or any food se rv i c e facilities which may hereafter be operated by the College. Dining Facilities In addition, her office will allo cate College-operated dining fa cilities for the use of alumni, guests and delegates to conven tions. Clark's successor, David C. Ho gan, Jr., also is a graduate of the College, class of 1946, a native of Punxatawney, Pa., and a World War II veteran. He now serves as assistant to Carl R. Barnes, ex ecutive accountant at the Col lege. DeNova To Speak At PSCA Meeting "U.S. foreign policy in relation to Russia" will be the topic of Dr. John DeNova, of the history de partment, at the meeting of the PSCA commission groups and Club 51. The meeting which will tvke place in 304 Old Main at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow is the second in a series on Russian-American relations. Nominations for members of the PSCA cabinet will be presented by the nominating committee and nominations will be accepted from the floor. Elections will be held on April 5. Group singing will be lead by William Hynes. Everyone is invited to ahead.
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