® stilt} (Ktfllpgtsut "FOR A BETTER PENN STATE" VOLUME 49—NUMBER 65 'Poor Mr. Varnum' Commences with Color, Variety James To Play at Senior Ball 'Mr. Varnum / Tears Hair Seeking Mural Characters Thespians dipped deeply into Penn State’s reservoir of talent and came up with color, variety, and originality in their production of the satirical fantasy “Poor Mr. Varnum” in Schwab Auditorium last night. The originality came from the script by Henry Glass, Thomas Lyon, and Francis Fatsie; the variety from the talents of the large cast; and the color from the splendid costumes designed for the show. The production lagged a bit at the beginning, but picked up speed and interest as the plot un folded. The “Four Cops” routine added humor and life to the story as “Mr. Varnum” raged and tore his hair looking for the culprits responsible for the disappearance of the characters in his Old Main mural. Meanwhile, those characters were out having a look at Penn State life as we know it today, and finding the going somewhat rough. With the cops hot on their trails, they dashed from one scene into the next confusing the issue considerably. "Cuspy” “Cuspy,” the coed wallflower, tore at the heartstrings of the audience in her attempt to find a date for the “Ball.” One of the most impressive and colorful scenes of the whole show was the ballroom scene in which some good dance routine direction and execution were’ evident. One weak point was the fact that the singing, while for the most part good, could not be heard through out the auditorium. Another high point in the per formance was the appearance of “Tony” and "Sammy,” the two laborers. Good action plus ter rific dialect made their portion of the show one of the most en joyable. Virg Neilly, as “Profes sor Agbio,” also deserves com mendation for a job well done. The mural characters all played their parts well and the makeup on Lincoln was particularly well done. Class Day Seniors are reminded that today is the last day to cast ballots for Class Day honor ary positions. Women’s ballots must be returned to the office of the Dean of Women by 5 p. m. and men’s postcards must be postmarked not later than midnight. Late AP News Courtesy WMAJ West Approves German Plan BONN—The West has approved the constitution drafted by lead ers of Western Germany, open ing the way for the signing cere monies. The military governors said that there were several res ervations, but no details were given. Atomic Commission WASHINGTON— The Atomic Energy Commission issued a scholarship yesterday to an avowed Communist, Austrian born Hans Freistadt, a part-time instructor at the University of North Carolina. This brought a protest from Congress, but the Commission explained that Freidstadt will not have access to secrets. The AEC added that it is not its policy to check political affiliations where security is not involved. By Jack Boddington Noted Metallurgist College Creates Alumni Award An annual award, to be known as the David Ford McFarland Award for Achievement in Metal lurgy, has been established by the College chapter of the American Society for Metals. The first presentation of the award was made last night to George V. Luerssen, chief metal lurgist of the Carpenter Steel Co., Reading, and a graduate of the College in the Class of 1915. McFarland, for whom the award was named, made the pre sentation. Professor emeritus of metallurgy, he retired from the faculty in 1945 after serving as professor and head of the depart ment of metallurgy for 25 years. The award is designed to achieve three goals: to constitute a public recognition of an in dividual of merit, to serve as an inspiration to students and young graduates, and to honor the Col lege by directing attention to her able alumni. A plaque, on which the recipi ent’s name will be engraved, will be placed in the division of metal lurgy of the School Of Mineral Industries. News and Features Pul NSA lo work—page 2. Goethe Recital—page 3. IFC plans education of foreign students—page 3. Lions meet Pitt in baseball— page 4. Trackmen face Michigan State —page 5. Nittany Realm: Jim Gehrdas— page 5. IM track story—page 5. Golf roundup—page S. Bohemian feature—page 7. Panhel installs new officers— page 7. STATE COLLEGE, PA., FRIDAY MORNING, MAY 13, 1949 Flustered Prof Almost Framed By Police It seems that a professor at the College called a local store a few days after the theft of “A Lady Fastening Her Gloves,” by Wil liam J. Glackens, and ordered a picture frame exactly the size of “the lady.” The professor in the case didn’t wish to give his name when he telephoned. And then, when the frame he ordered did come he said it was the wrong size. Investigators and the campus patrol called upon the aforesaid prof during a classroom session and he hurried out to talk to them quite excited. When questioned about his flus tered state, he replied that there was a new baby expected at their home and he thought that the police were bringing him some news from the stork. 1 i The professor was cleared of suspicion when he told his reason for ordering the frame—to keep his diploma from the University of Paris. His reason for refusing the frame he ordered; Well, that was explained also. He ordered the frame from an inside measure ment instead of the outside meas urement he wanted. Thus blasting another “hot clue,” the only solution seems to be that the butler did it! Airline Service For Passengers To Begin Soon Scheduled air passenger service for Centre Countians is expected to start early next month. Halsey R. Bazley, vice-presi dent of All American Airways, notified the State College Air Depot today that All American proposes to use the field when the Pittsburgh to New York route is inaugurated about June 9. Two improvements, necessary to meet the minimum require ments of the air carrier section CAA standards, must be made be fore the Air Depot is ready for use. Fulfillment of CAA require ments means that the State Col lege 3,250 foot runway must be extended another 500 feet and the high tension wires at the East end of the field removed by plac ing underground. Sherm Lutz, operator of the Air Depot, announced today that surveying for the extended run way has been completed and grading should be started imme diately. Instead of lengthening the run way another 500 feet, it is plann ed to add 950 feet, Mr. Lutz said. This would make the main run way 4,200 feet or 450 feet long er than the minimum require ments for approval by CAA and to receive federal funds. Grading is expected to require about two weeks for completion. Negotiations for burying the wires are still underway. Mr. Bazley and Theodore G. Vaky, CAA air carrier safety in spector, visited the State College field jast Friday, examining the facilities and discussing develop - ments with representatives of the Commerce Club and Borough Council. The All American official told Mr. Lutz that “it is realized that there may be days when due to the sod conditions of the airport, the field may be unavailable.” “While it is not presentlv re (CmUimued os page eighti 'Gold Rush'To Start In Rec Hall Tonight The last big weekend of the year will start tonight in Rec Haß at 9 p.m. when Harry James brings his Music Makers to State College for an evening of swing and sweet dance music. The senior class of 1949 has hit upon the theme of the gold rush at ’49, according to John Zora, cha to tie in with the rush for jobs "Mr. Horn" NSA To Seek Entry of DP's The National Student Associa tion, along with numerous other organizations, is seeking the ad mission of displaced persons into American colleges and universi ties. Such qualified persons will be immigrating here with plans toward American citizenship. The College chapter of NSA has been successful in obtaining the aid of Wilmer Kenworthy, ex ecutive secretary to the president, who plans to present a proposal before the executive committee of the Board of Trustees tomorrow to waive tuition for the coming year for some number of DP students. Screening The initial screening is done by joint committees composed of personnel from World Student Belief, the International Refugee Organization, and three resettle ment groups based on three large religious organizations in the U. S. It is their job to send informa tion of academic records, interests’ field of study, and previous grades to the Institute of International Education in Now York which acts as the central distribution agency for this information. The Administration of the Col lege would decide upon the schol astic requirements to be met by these students. The registrar would then make the selection of (Continued on page eight) Debaters Selected For Speaking Contest Six campus debaters were selected Wednesday night in pre liminaries for the Men’s Debate Term-End Speaking contest, to be held in 316 Sparks at 7 p m. next Wednesday. They are David M. Barron, Harold E. Brown, John Fedako. Richard K. Hill, James H. Mc- Dougall and Richard C. Shultz. The contest is open to debat ers who will give their views on the topic used in this year’s de bates. That topic will be: “What program should be undertaken in the interest of improving elemen tary and secondary education in the United States?” PRICE FIVE CENTS irman of the dance. “The idea is in June,” he said. Rec Hall will be decorated by students themselves for the first time. A mural depicting the great gold rushes in 1849 and 1949 will highlight the decora tions. Jack Long and Arlene Spencer have designed and paint ed the mural. Eastern Tour James brings his musical ag gregation here for another stop in his Eastern tour. Featured in the James band are the Skylarks, a vocal group; Willie Smith, on the alto sax; Don Lamond, drum mer; Ziggy Elmer, on the trom bone; Corky Corcoran, tenor sax; Tiny Timbrell, vocals and guitar; and Juan Tizol, trombone. The appearance of Harry James, one. of the top rated dance or chestras in the country according to popularity polls, on the heels of the Spring Week appearance of Tommy Dorsey, is keeping in line with the new policy of bring, ing “big-name” bands to Rec Hall for the All-College dances. ~Jld Ticket Sales Tickets for the semi-fornial dance are on sale at Student Union from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. today and also at Rec Hall, starting at 8:30 p.m. The tickets are priced at $4.00 a couple. WSGA has approved 2 o’clock permissions for all coeds in keep ing with the policy of granting such special permissions for All- College dances which feature a “name” band. A noted trumpeter, James got his first big start with Benny Goodman. He stayed with the great Goodman for three years, steadily building up a reputation as a man to watch. When James decided to go out on his own, Goodman thought enough of his chances to back him with the money to get started. Thus it was that Harry James brought his Music Makers into being. Leave Wraps The Senior Ball Committee has suggested that all those attending the dance do not bring their wraps into Rec Hall unless it is necessary. Faculty Entertains Trustees Tonight The trustees of the College wiK be guests of the faculty at a bun ouet at the Nittany Lion from 5:30 to 8 p.m. tonight. Dr. John Dale Russell, director of the division of higher educa tion at the U. S. Office of Edu cation will speak on “The Pro blems of Administering the Mo dern University.” Dr. Russell was dean of the U. S. Army University in France in 1945 and has been secretary of the Commission on Colleges and Universities from 1943 to 1945. Dr. John Gardner of fne Carne gie Corporation will b e the guest of honor. La Vie Today is the last day for juniors in the Schools of Edu cation, Home Economics, and Physical Education to have their pictures taken for the 1950 La Vie at the Penn State Photo Shop.
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