WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 14. 1955 AChiO, Kappa Sig Fix More Than 1000 Toys Br PAULINE METZA A silver airplane, a stuffed teddy bear, a flaxen-haired doll, and 1000 more toys are waiting to bring-holiday cheer to needy children in this area on Christmas day. Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Kappa Sigma fraternity, conspiring with the Spirit of Christmas, repaired the toys in a project begun in November. A final workshop session Sunday afternoon turned the Kappa Sigma fraternity house into what might well be called a Santa’s workshop. In one room, the toys were washed in basins of hot, soapy water, rinsed, and dried. In another room, girls were'busy cutting out, fitting, sewing, and ironing doll clothes. And in still another, boxes of “furred” animals were being re-dyed. Downstairs, wagons, bicycles, and cars were being given fresh coats of paint. Headless:, hairless, one-eyed dolls were being trans formed into little girls’ delights. Many Like New 1 Many of the toys were already j just as good as new, such as a red, leat h e r - upholstered easy! chair, two ferris wheels, a carou sel, and a doll house.. | When the project was launched, posters requesting donations of* old or discarded toys were hung in town store windows. The spon sors collected discarded play things and then set up workshops in' the sorority suite on campus and at the fraternity house. Donated by residents of State College and nearby communities, the toys will be distributed by the Center County Welfare - Associa tion to needy children in the area. Last year 800 toys were col lected. After they were cleaned, repaired, and painted, they were also given to the Center County Welfare Association for distribu tion. Sorority Chairman Eleanor Frank, senior in educa tion from North Wales, was chair man for. the sorority committee. Other -members of the committee included Carole Schmitzer, senior in arts and letters from Pitts burgh; Constance Weitknecht, senior in education from Allen town; Judith Scott, senior in home economics from'New Castle; Mar garet Pearce, junior in journalism from Reading; Joyce McCloskey, sophomore in education from State College; and Alwilda Van Atta, junior ip. education from Frank lin, N.J. Howard Whiteside, senior in business administration from Ken net Square, was chairman for the fraternity committee. The other committee members were Bruce Smith, senior in civil engineering from Pleasantville, N.Y.; David Shenot, junior in the division of intermediate registration from Wexford; Robert Tisot, senior in electrical engineering from Belle Vernon; Craig Kauffman, sopho more in aeronautical engineering from Upper Darby; and Alan Grimes, sophomore in civil engi neering from McKees Rocks. 'Alchemist/ 'Phaedra' Tryouts to Begin Today Tryouts for “The Alchemist” and “Phaedra” will begin at 7 to night in the Little Theater in the basement of Old Main. They will also be held tomorrow night: “The Alchemist” is a Players’ f reduction which - will open in ebruary. The thesis production of “Phaedra” will, be held in March. Riding Club to Meet Dr. John F. Hokanson, associate professor of veterinary science, will speak at the Riding Club meeting at 7 tonight in 217 Wil lard. Dr. Hokanson will speak on the common lamenesses of the horse. RICHARD HUDNUT **’*■*«*"«*’**>**** fabulous Light and Bright $ 2 value for only 15.? You’ll lighten and brighten your hair easier than ever before now that Light and Bright has its own special applicator. And no more worries about retouching I Because with this handy applicator, you can apply Light and Bright right at the roots of the hair for easy, foolproof retouching that keeps your hair at the peak of its bright loveliness. This offer is available for a limited time. So hurry 1 Griggs Pharmacy E. College Ave. Opposite Old Main i THE DAILY COLLEGIAN/ STATE COLLEGE. PENNSYLVANIA MeClwain Fireside Sing The four dormitory units of McElwain are sponsoring a series of fireside sings at 6:15 p!m.' this week. The first sing was held last night. Entertainment will be pro vided by a different unit each night. with Brand New Applicator Theme Song Blanks Available Monday Applications for the Leonides theme song contest will be available Monday in the AIM-Leonides office in the Hetzel Union building. The contest, announced at a meeting of the group last Monday night, is open to independent women. A $lO prize will be awarded for the winning composition. The song may be a composition of original words and music, or original words may be written to a classical, semi classical, or popular tune. Contest's Purpose The purpose of the contest is to create a song that would encour age group spirit among the inde pendents. The winning composi tion will be used by the AIM- Leomdes chorus as a theme song. It will also be sung during Inde pendent Week and at group meet ings of independents. As an example of what the group is looking for, Camelia Blount, secretary, suggested these words which could be sung to the tune of “The Nittany Lion”: We’re the ladies of the Lion with our colors gold and blue, Members of Leonides here at PSU. It is true we’re independent, no sorority for us, Ladies of the Lion, Leonides or bust. Indies forever, hail to our name, Members of Leonides and sisters’ of dear AIM. Indies forever, no sorority for us, Ladies of the Lion, yes, Leonides or bust. Miss Blount said this arrange ment would not be entered in the contest. Entries Due Jan. 6 Entries must be turned in at the AIM-Leonides office by 5:30 p.m. January 6. The songs will be judged by Ruth Kaplan, senior in education from Ardmore, Miss Blount, soph omore in education from Homes stead, Sheila Teplitz, sophomore in home economics from Verona, and Georgiana Eckroth, senior in arts and letters from Tyrone. Glover to Give Talk On Heart Surgery Dr. Robert P. Glover will dis cuss “Surgery’s New Frontier— The Heart’* at 8 tonight in Schwab Auditorium. His talk on the advances made in the field of heart research will be illus trated by slides and a 16 mm silent color movie of a complete heart operation. Glover will appear under the co-sponsorship of the Centre County Heart Association and Sig ma Xi, national professional scien tific society.- 'News and Views' Sale Starts Today “News and Views,” published by the College of Home Econom ics, will go on sale today. This month’s issue, the largest in the magazine’s history, features faculty recipes, a local shopping guide, and holiday decorating suggestions. Other articles include the ori gin and celebration of Hanukah, the origin of Christmas customs, and how Christmas is celebrated in other lands. The magazine is available at the Weis Food Market, the Corner Room, the Hetzel Union desk and the Mall bulletin board. PAGE FIVE
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